Turning on [CD-single] [Import]

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Album Description
Second single off psychedelic/electronic act's 2000 album 'Volume 2'. Tracks, 'Turning On' and three non-LP tracks, 'Every Household Should Have One', 'I'll Always Remember' and 'Shortwave'. Mute Records release. Cardboard slipcase inside a slipcase. 2000 release.

Tracks:

More Victory At Sea: Allies On The March
More Victory At Sea: Voyage Into Fate
More Victory At Sea: Peleliu
More Victory At Sea: The Sound Of Victory
More Victory At Sea: Rings Around Rabaul
More Victory At Sea: Full Fathom Five
More Victory At Sea: The Turkey Shoot
More Victory At Sea: Ships That Pass
More Victory At Sea: Two If By Sea
More Victory At Sea: The Turning Point
More Victory At Sea: Symphonic Scenario

Customer Reviews:

Yes, it is THAT bad.......2007-06-08

Why, why is it so difficult to reissue the originals, in full? The music is wonderful--well, if you're a fan, you know that already--but the sound effects really are laughably bad. And as the sound effects were integral to the atmosphere of several tracks, it really does matter. Now, instead of the jungle sounds that accompanied the original track, you get to listen to some house sparrows chirping and flitting cheerfully from tree to tree, as if you were sailing toy boats in the park instead of slogging through the jungles of New Guinea. If the original sound effects are missing, minimal effort from RCA could have secured at least reasonably realistic substitutes. Instead, we get this pathetic garbage. Really a shame. That second star is only because the original music is so good.

More victory at sea.......2007-03-26

It's ok, but much of it was cut from the original album. I have the complete set of 33 1/3 albums,there were three, the cd is ok but lacks the original sounds put on when recorded.Sounds were added that were not originally there.It can't compare to the original.

Victory At Sea.......2007-03-09

This time honored musical composition is without a doubt the best in its depiction of war in the Pacific. The music tells the real story!!

More Victory at Sea.......2007-01-04

The quality of the digitally remastered music on this CD is far and above what I was expecting. The entire CD plays flawlessly without so much as a hint of unwanted background noise. My experience in purchasing this CD was very good. Shipment was almost immediate and delivery prompt. I can find absolutely nothing to complain about and am very happy with my purchase. Thanks a million.

Victory at Sea Volumes 1 and 2.......2006-12-14

What an utter disappointment. I've got the originals on vinyl, and this sad excuse for a reissue was not worth the money I spent. Most of the sound effects from the original have been left out, and the final 10-minute-plus piece, "Symphonic Scenario", bears not even a passing resemblance to the original. Don't waste your time and money.

Orchestral Maneuvers: The Music Of Pink Floyd

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The Best.
It could have been so much more...
Weak and Unimaginative
Just buy Floyd
The Best Floyd-Tribute So Far

Orchestral Maneuvers: The Music Of Pink Floyd

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003EUS
Release Date: 1991-11-12

Tracks:

Run Like Hell
Another Brick in the Wall Part 1 - The Happiest Days of Our Lives - Another Brick In The Wall Part 2
Goodbye Blue Sky
Money
Hey You
Wish You Were Here
On the Turning Away
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
When the Tigers Broke Free - Eclipse

Customer Reviews:

The Best. .......2006-10-27

This orchestral pink floyd is very classic even more classic than pink floyds The Wall.

It could have been so much more..........2006-07-25

Like their later 1994 Pink Floyd recording, this recording of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing Pink Floyd could have been so much better than it was. Essentially, it is a recording of a Pink Floyd tribute band backed by an orchestra. The use of electric guitar, electric bass, full trap set, vocalists and synthesizers detracts from the performance and leaves the listener longing for an actual symphonic version of these works. It would have been entirely different if it had been members of Pink Floyd contributing, however it was not. Therefore, it left something to be desired.

For a fully symphonic Pink Floyd experience, try "Us and Them" by the London Philharmonic.

Weak and Unimaginative.......2004-04-22

Pink Floyds music is very indepth, strong, and moving. I never thought someone could butcher such solid music and take away everything that makes it great. But somehow this awful "tribute" seems to do just that. The arrangements are poorly constructed, the music loses its emotion, and the titles with vocals are sung so emotionlessly that it kills the even takes the meaning away from what was once beautiful poetry. There are very, very few tributes that I would recommend. One is "Us and Them: Pink Floyd Symphonic." It keeps the integrity of the songs while introducing a whole new way to look at the bands work. I'm a Pink Floyd completionist and while their work varies, this is the only Pink Floyd related disc that I regret purchasing.

Just buy Floyd.......2002-10-03

There's nothing special about this tribute other than it being for Pink Floyd. For a new twist on Floyd favorites, Us & Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd is amazing.

The Best Floyd-Tribute So Far.......2002-09-08

There have been a number of Pink Floyd tribute albums in the past ten years, few of them any good, from electronic tributes to bluegrass sendups. But "Orchestral Maneuvers: The Music Of Pink Floyd" places the band's work in a form that fits them better. It's a shame this tribute was ripped off and overshadowed by "Us And Them: The Symphonic Pink Floyd" a few years later; David Palmer's brilliant arrangements and conducting of the skilled Royal Philharmonic Orchestra shine bright in variations on 'Run Like Hell' and especially the 'Brick In the Wall' series. One wouldn't expect 'Hey You' to appear here, but it works anyway, just like the subtle choir on 'Goodbye Blue Sky' and the curiosity-provoking take on 'Wish You Were Here.' The highlight is no doubt a variation on 'When the Tigers Broke Free,' which fares far better than its original version (from "The Wall" movie in 1982). "Orchestral Maneuvers" is classical variations at its finest, fitting and just short of essential for any Floyd fan's collection.

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On the Turning Away

Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
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OUT OF PRINT CD SINGLE 3 TRACKS 2 LIVE (RUN LIKE HELL & ON THE TURNING AWAY)

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The World Keeps on Turning
Candi & The Backbeat
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008DYY
Release Date: 1990-09-17

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psychobilly romper room stomp
Meh.
Clever, smart, interesting music

Cemetery Shoes
Johnny Dowd
Manufacturer: Bongo Beat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pictures From Life's Other Side
Cruel Words
Temporary Shelter
Last Days of Wonder
Cruel Words

ASIN: B00062IEKA
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

Brother Jim
Garden Of Delight
Whisper In A Nag's Ear
Rest In Peace
Wedding Dress
Shipwreck
Dear John Letter
Easter Sunday
Christmas Is Just Another Day
Dylan's Coat
Rip Off

Customer Reviews:

psychobilly romper room stomp.......2006-06-05

I have been listening to the "cemetary shoes" album. Okay now be warned before you rush into Johnny he is considered to be in the Genre of "PSYCHOBILLY" so if you do not have at least a passsing appreciation of Rockabilly, punk, goth, and alt country. So don't blame me if he scares the hell out of you or you just don't get it, but if you can get past any prejudices or dislikes you initially have of the music and really listen to the man, he has something to say and a very unique way of saying it. you can hear a few samples of Johnny on his website at www.johnnydowd.com Here are the lyrics to one of his songs that I really like the words to,

Billy Blu

A crooked little man / lives in the underground
Sometimes he goes up / but mostly he stays down

People call him Billy / William is his name
In the coming darkness / he's the keeper of the flame

He repairs radios / with alien transistors
Cosmic commnication / between brothers and sisters

He has information / unavailable to most
He converses with angels / and sleeps with ghosts

Silence is a sadness / a bird with a song
Billy is a sailor / between right and wrong

A world of light and promise / is beyond his memory
In the present he is occupied / preparing for eternity

Lucifer is coming / don't let the children hear
The devil's in the wood pile / judgment day is near

Things that seem simple / are extremely complicated
When you scratch the surface / of things gold-plated

© Johnny Dowd

I hope the more adventurous of you take a listen and give him half a chance and those less adventurous look at all the pictures of his pretty face (well at least that was the one good thing one young lady could find about him). On another interesting note about Johnny he didn't record his first album until he was 50 years old. Well guess I can't complain I didn't put out my first book until I was 34, and I had twenty odd years of material back logged. Which we can really blame on Bob because I really didn't think much of the "bits" I wrote until I heard SBR and I thought man I want to make statements like that. I look at Johnny's lyrics and it so often reminds me of the ways that I string words together. So take a listen, check out what he says, and always keep an open mind, remember don't judge a book by it's cover (or a book of poetry by it's title).

Meh........2004-11-12

Man oh man...you know I love JD, but this album is sort of making me question me faith. I question whether two stars is really fair, but I gave three to The Pawnbroker's Wife, and this is definitely inferior to that one, so that's what it's getting. The most obvious disappointment here--and I think most fans would agree with me on this--is the absence of the immaculate Kim Sherwood-Caso's vocal talents. This was always a big part of the appeal of any Dowd album; she made good songs into stunning songs, and I suspect that, even if the ones here aren't as good as usual, she could have partially redeemed some of them. I certainly hope the two of them haven't had some sort of falling out, and that we'll hear more of her in future Dowd recordings.

Here's what's good about this album: the frenzied 'Garden of Delights.' I would say that this is the one song here that approaches classic status; an unnervingly intense tale of murder/suicide. Also pretty good: 'Wedding Dress,' with its entertaining southern gothic lyric (maybe Dowd should write books). That and 'Brother Jim' have a gospel feel to them (even if one's about a crossdressing butcher and the other a clerical murderer). 'Whisper in the Nag's Ear' might be okay on its own, but it just seems pointlessly overdone compared to the spare original version on Pictures From Life's Other Side.

But...most of the songs are just kind of there. Not unpleasant to listen to, but not exactly exciting either. I expect a lot more from the guy who wrote 'Worried Mind' and 'Hell or High Water.' Better luck next time.

Clever, smart, interesting music.......2004-11-09

Johnny Dowd makes me appreciate having ears to hear with and a mind to think with. Here is a man who, in a just world, would enjoy the success that more commercial musicians do today; that he does not is a real crime (then again, the world's loss is his fans' gain). His music is deep, dark and thoughtful, but well crafted, like an Alfred Hitchcock film. The tunes take some getting used to, as does his voice, because they cover material not usually associated with today's homogenized and emasculated pop and radio scene. But like most acquired tastes, you wonder how you ever got along without it. He writes music like the moon casts shadows, makes you look over your shoulder, and consider your fate. His albums, including his recent, Cemetary Shoes, deal with topics from the seamy side of life, a portion of the world that is anathema to the Britneys, the Jessicas, and the other pop tarts of music. If you appreciate artistry, thought and challenge, check out the Dowd catalog. Stretch your imagination a little. Take a chance on his music and experience an enveloping warmth that is cognition and emotion melding.

Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording

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Great, definitely go with this and TAC
Awesome
Bought it used - thank God!
magnificent!
Mixed Feelings

Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
Claude-Michel Schonberg
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003BVK
Release Date: 1990-05-22

Tracks:

Prologue
Valjean's Soliloquy (What Have I Done?)
At The End Of The Day
I Dreamed A Dream
Lovely Ladies
Fantine's Arrest
The Runaway Cart
Who Am I?-The Trial
Fantine's Death
The Confrontation
Castle On A Cloud
Master Of The House

Tracks:

The Bargain-The Waltz Of Treachery
Look Down
The Robbery-Javert's Intervention (Another Brawl)
Stars
Eponine's Errand
The ABC Cafe-Red And Black
Do You Hear The People Sing?
Rue Plumet-In My LIfe
A Heart Full Of Love
The Attack On Rue Plumet
One Day More!
At The Barricade (Upon These Stones)
On My Own
Building The Barricade
Javert's Arrival
Little People
A Little Fall Of Rain
Night Of Anguish
First Attack

Tracks:

Drink With Me
Bring Him Home
Dawn Of Anguish
The Second Attack (Death Of Gavroche)
The Final Battle
The Sewers-Dog Eats Dog
Javert's Suicide
Turning
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
Every Day (Marius And Cosette)
Valjean's Confession
The Wedding Chorale- Beggars At The Feast
Epilogue (Finale)
Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Great, definitely go with this and TAC.......2005-08-31

Right now, there are four official English-language versions of Les Miserables: the Original London Cast Recording, the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the Complete Symphonic Recording, and the 10th Anniversary Concert Recording. Les Mis' addicts are best served by purchasing all recordings, as they showcase different stages (as in the OLC and the OBC) of the development of this mega-musical, as well as the interesting variations in presentation and performances by the different casts and orchestras.

If you're the average musical-theater listener who can't afford to buy all available English-language recordings, however, my advice would be to get the CSR (due to the fact that it's "complete") and the TAC recording (due to the fact that performer- and performance-wise, it's leaps and bounds better than all of the other recordings). You deserve no less.

Awesome.......2005-07-03

I can't believe all the negative comments about Gary Morris. He is so much better in the role than Colm Wilkinson. I've seen Gary perform the part three times and there is NO better Jean ValJean (seen the play 14 times). It's an international cast and some of the accents do take time getting used to. But the power of the music supercedes it all. Listen with your heart people. It's so incredible.

Bought it used - thank God!.......2005-06-17

"Les Miserables" is a marvelous musical; a stunningly faithful interpretation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, with an inspiring storyline and unforgettable characters. There are 2 reasons for buying a Les Mis CD - (1) you've seen a performance and want ONE CD to remind you of it or (2) you've become a les Mis junkie (like me) and want multiple versions so you too can hold forth on the rival merits of Andy Warlow vs Michael Maguire, Patty LuPone vs Ruthie Henshaw, Frances Ruffelle vs Kaho Shimada vs Lea Solonga. If you are in the first category, you really want the Tenth Anniversary Concert. The TAC has the complete storyline (albeit slightly abridged), it was recorded live (so there's an unique intensity and chemistry between performers), and from top to bottom it has by far the best cast.

However, if you're a serious Les Mis fan, you should buy this CD (in addition), simply because it does have the complete score. (The trouble with THAT is that it includes practically the only misstep in the whole script - if Jean Valjean has his number branded on his chest, then how is it credible that someone else will be convicted in his place?) I bought it for that reason and to hear other interpretations of the roles (in particular Andy Warlow's). I have all 4 versions, and they have all have their pluses and minuses, but frankly, I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this one. This version has a rather weak cast in general, but that does add to the fun arguing about it. On the plus side, it has Philip Quast ( THE BEST Javert, but he's even better on the TAC), Michael Ball (THE BEST Marius, also on the OLC and TAC versions), and Andy Warlow (a stirring Enjorlas for sure, but not THAT much better than Michael Maguire on the OBC and TAC). The scenes at the barricade are the best part of the CD. Kaho Shimada is an uneven Eponine, OK sometimes, less so at others. Debbie Byrne (Fantine) is OK, but I don't find her as moving as Patty LuPone (OLC) or Ruthie Henshaw (TAC). Tracy Shayne (Cosette) is irratating, not nearly as sweet as Judy Kuhn (OLB and TAC) or even Rebecca Caine (OLC). I find Barry James and especially Gay Soper (M. and Mme. Thenardier) grating as well.

I really miss Colm Wilkinson (OLC, OBC and TAC). OK, he has a unique singing style, but such heart. Not always perfect, but so powerful and emotional. All his solos and "Confrontation" just stop me dead in my tracks. The sweetness and purity of his "Bring Him Home" and "Epilogue" move me to tears. But really, there must be someone else who can do at least an adequate job or the show wouldn't have run so long in so many venues. I am willing to listen to another interpretation, but not this one. This is the central role in the play, it really can't survive without a good performance here. Gary Morris is horrible as Jean Valjean, cringe-provoking at times, merely weak at others. He's totally overmatched by Quast in "Confrontation" and by everyone in "One Day More" and "Epilogue". I haven't tried the recommendation of one reviewer of listening while squinting and shaking my head hard, but I don't see how that will help. Morris's "What have I done?", "Bring Him Home" and "Valjean's Confession" make me cover my ears or send me running for the fast forward button, although "Who am I?" isn't so bad. (I just tried the head shaking trick, it didn't help.)

magnificent!.......2005-06-15

Ok, I admit it. I have long been a fan of musicals, but I was only exposed to Les Mis a few months ago. My roommate loaned me this recording, and I fell in love. I played nothing but this soundtrack for the next several weeks.

As this is the only recording I've heard fully, I cannot give any comparisons between the performers here and those on other versions, but I do wish to give my general impression of the cast.

*Gary Morris (Valjean) - he has a strong, clear voice with which it is hard to find fault. He sings with emotion and passion, and I cannot imagine ever tiring of hearing him as Jean Valjean. If I had to give a complaint, it would be that I could imagine a voice with a little more distinct character...something a little riskier for the part of someone so complex.

*Philip Quast (Javert) - wow, I love deep voices, and his is so rich! I love when he hits the low note near the beginning of "Confrontation" ...I've seriously replayed that part over and over again just because it sends shivers through me...haha, I think you get the idea. This guy is good.

*Debbie Byrne (Fantine) - her voice took some getting used to because at first it seemed to me a little uncontrolled, almost like she could capture the fullness of the sound but not quite hit the notes. However, the more I listen to her, the more I enjoy her. Her voice has a wonderful texture, something you totally miss when listening to the super-clear, trilling sopranos that seem to be found all over most other musicals.

*Kaho Shimada (Eponine) - her voice took a little getting used to as well. I was a little confused until I realized she was Japanese, for though I wouldn't say you hear an accent, her voice does have a very different quality to it. Still, I enjoyed her performance very much. Her voice is trembling with emotion the entire time, almost like she can hardly control it...it is quite moving.

*Tracy Shayne (Cosette) - wow. I'm sorry, is Cosette supposed to be this shrill? Turn it off! While I'm impressed at some of the notes she hits, I don't think it's supposed to make you want to cover your ears.

*Michael Ball (Marius) -Ball makes Marius, a rather annoying character if you ask me, into someone actually likable, if not lovable. He's passionate and romantic, but not vapid. Probably my favorite vocal performance.

*Gay Soper and Barry James (the Thernardiers) - their voices are rather grating, but that's the point, right? Very entertaining performances...particularly in "Master of the House" (which, it's true, somehow manages to be stuck in your head all day).

*Anthony Warlow (Enjorolas) - very appropriate voice...manly and vibrant. If he doesn't make you want to go out and fight, then there's no help for you!

Overall, the performances were wonderful. I highly recommend this CD. A great recording of a great musical!

Mixed Feelings.......2005-04-20

I bought this recently, and it was an object lesson in why I ought to research an item before purchasing it.

For me, it's truly a toss-up as to whether this is a recording worth purchasing. The main benefit-a far from insignificant one-is that it is a complete recording full of much more materiel than can be found on the London or Broadway cast recordings. Basically, I was far from satisfied. The liner notes are error ridden, and the casting was not as good as possible. Gary Morris struck me as too young for the part, and Gay Soper (Mme. Thenardier) has a voice akin to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. But, in the absence of a complete Broadway recording, this still may be the best version available to buy. Be sure, however, to supplement it with another version. (The Tenth Anniversary recording might be the best.)

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Chamber Music for Winds & Piano
Draganski , Denoon , and Pilgrim Chamber Players
Manufacturer: Albany Records
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ASIN: B0000793UR
Release Date: 2002-11-26

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I was there too
A True Classic From The Godfather Of British Blues
I was there when this LP was recorded at the Fillmore East
A must for Mayall Fans
Johnny Almond Johnny Almond Johnny Almond

The Turning Point
John Mayall
Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on
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ASIN: B0000244YF
Release Date: 2002-02-15

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The Laws Must Change
Saw Mill Gulch Road
I'm Gonna Fight For You J.B.
So Hard To Share
California
Thoughts About Roxanne
Room To Move

Customer Reviews:

I was there too.......2006-02-08

Unlike the other reviewer who was there, the show I attended
(Saturday late) was absolutely sold out.The innovative sound mix- minus drums and, for the most part,
heavy electric guitars- became very natural after a very short while. The highlight of the CD, and of the show, was the magnificent sax work of Johnny Almond- especially on the odd timed (6/4) "California" and "...Roxanne". His flute playing is a little above average (see Ian Anderson of Tull for way above average) but the sax work is very strong and melodic as are Steve Thompson on Bass and Jon Mark on finger guitar.
A great listen, even 36 years later.

A True Classic From The Godfather Of British Blues.......2003-11-13

How luck one of the other reviewrers was to have seen this concert. This is a absolute masterpiece of live blues. John mayall and all the band at there best and all sound like they are enjoying themselves. And the whole concert with no drums makes me want to listen to other cd's to see if they were really needed. The harmonica work is magically and makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck. They is nothing else really to say apart this CD should be every blues fans collection. I have this on vinyl as well and recomend to vinyl fans to try and get a copy. Not sure if i should mention it but bluestorm is the place to go. So buy this CD TELL EVERY ONE TO GO OUT AND CRANK UP THE VOLUME

I was there when this LP was recorded at the Fillmore East.......2001-07-19

My buddy Mike Cinelli and I were big Brittish Blues fans back in the late 60's. We had seen most if not all of the greats...Fleetwood Mac (the original with Peter Green) et al. We got the tickets for Mayall's concert not knowing that he had switched gears and had revamped the Bluesbreakers. The night of the concert arrived (July 12, 1969...the late show I believe...I usually went to the late shows at the Fillmore). The curtain goes up and the announcer fumbled the intro but John made it right...and there before us on a naked stage (no Joshua light show...no diversion of any kind) stood this quartet. What most fans of the lp don't realize is that this night was also the debut of John's old pal, Eric Clapton's new band...Blind Faith...up at Madison Square... John invited the half-capacity crowd to come on closer and make the event more intimate as it was going to be recorded....(surprise to us...a good surprise...because now I have a 'living testament' to the night's events. The music was astounding, breathtaking and immediate. It remains a turning point for me both as a fan and as a musician. John blew our minds with his superlative understated sound. The recording quality (after all it was the Fillmore East...the same place the Allman Brothers and many other bands would choose to record...for it has excellent acoustics.) You not only heard the blues going through its evolution but you felt it...it drew you in...and it didn't/doesn't matter who you are or where you came from. It is powerful music. One I rank as part of my 5 all-time favorite lps...or CD's to many of you. Nylon string guitar, flute/sax, elec. bass and harp/vocals/slide guitar...all in a rich and textural format...no excessiveness at all.....this was one of those times when less proved to be more...so much more... I will never forget the event...the music...the message... This is truly one of the great albums of the 60's...the blues...and of music...period. Vince DeLucia 7/17/01...

A must for Mayall Fans.......2001-01-15

This album show the versatility of John Mayall. Without a drummer, the band still produces a driving sound based on the soaring sounds of sax and flutist Johnny Almond. While not normally a fan of horn based blues, I still play this album after 30 years.

Johnny Almond Johnny Almond Johnny Almond.......2000-05-13

Innovative-yes, important-yes but also a one off recording I don't think these heights were ever reached again by any of these musicians. So get it because Jonnhy Almond's sometimes blistering sometimes sultry sax and Steve Thompsosn's unassuming bass playing are essential audio gems

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Lost in Boston, Vol. 4
Leroy Anderson , Harold Arlen , Craig Carnelia , Cy Coleman , Billy Goldenberg , Carol Hall , Alan Menken , Milton Schafer , Harvey Schmidt , Arthur Schwartz , Stephen Schwartz , David Shire , Jule Styne , Alet Oury , Brandy Jones , Brent Barrett , Christa Moore , Danny Burstein , David Romano , Dee Hoty , Eydie Alyson , Gerry McIntyre , Guy Haines , Jane Krakowski , Jane Viviano , Jani Neuman , Jason Graae , Julie Alderfer , Karen Morrow , Klea Blackhurst , Mark Heller , Melba Joyce , Michael Rupert , Nanne Puritz , Obba Babatunde , Rebecca Spencer , Reece Holland , and Rod Raines
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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ASIN: B000001505
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

By The Beautiful Sea: 30 Weeks of Heaven - Klea Blackhurst/Brent Barrett
Pippin: Marking Time - Michael Rupert
Sugar: I'm Naive - Jane Krakowski/Sal Viviano
110 In The Shade: Pretty Is - Ron Raines
Ballroom: The Job Application - Karen Morrow
Sweet Charity: Gimme A Raincheck - Melba Joyce
Drat! The Cat!: A Green And Private World - Jason Graae
Little Shop Of Horrors: A Little Dental Music - Eydie Alyson/Reece Holland/Jani Neuman/David Romano
Ballroom: Who Gave You Permission? - Karen Morrow
Jamaica: Noah - Obba Babatunde
The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas: Have A Memory On Me - Dee Hoty
Little Shop Of Horrors: Bad - Gerry McIntyre
110 In The Shade: Evening Star - Guy Haines
Big: Turning Into Something - Crista Moore/Danny Burstein
Ballroom: Suddenly There's You - Karen Morrow
Goldilocks: If I Can't Take It With Me - Alet Oury
Working: Hots Michael At The Piano - Rupert Holmes