Sound-Dust [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese edition of their 2001 studio album includes one bonus track 'Moodles' which is also available as a b-side to their UK single, 'Captain Easychord' + a bonus sticker (which will only be made available for the initial pressing). 13 tracks in all.

Tracks:

Black Ants In Sound Dust
Spacemoth
Captain easychord
Baby Lulu
The Black Arts
Hallucinex
Double Rocker
Gus The Mynah Bird
Naught More Terrific Than Man
Nothing To Do With Me
Suggestion Diabolique
Les Bons Bons Des Raisons

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On their 12th release, art-pop act Stereolab float deeper into the post-rock atmosphere. They still draw from Ennio Morricone and Henry Mancini when creating their own fantasy soundtracks, but Sound-Dust lacks the dynamic interplay that invigorated Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night. The disc is all easy-listening lounge that's almost too gentle on the ears. There are no urgent sonic experiments, and only three tracks really spark to life: "Spacemoth," "Captain Easychord," and the Kubrick-inspired "Gus and the Mynah Bird." "Easychord" is the catchiest song on the album, containing the CD's most ebullient melody-emitting, warped, country-twanged notes. Beyond that, Stereolab fans should prepare for a very sedate, mature affair. --Jennifer Maerz

Customer Reviews:

Worth your time if you already love Stereolab.........2007-01-23

I have loved Stereolab for many years, and I have been listening to them since high school, for about 10 years now. I first saw them at 16 when they toured with the High Llamas (release of dots And Loops) and have always been a favorite band of mine. In my eyes, quite possibly, the best indie pop band ever, and they always have the best cover artwork, and song titles. This was the last release with original band member, singer/guitar player Mary Hansen. If this was the first album by them that I ever heard I would think it was the one of the best things I have ever heard. 'The Black Arts' is amazing, along with 'Spacemoth', and the two album closers are worth the price of the cd alone, especially 'Suggestion Diabolique' (and the most experimental, my favorite song on the whole album. But of course, my ears have been spoiled by listening to my other favorites like Mars Audiac Quintet, Cobra And Phases.., or Margerine Eclipse even. I have heard this so many times, and I don't question whether its good or not, becuase it is an enjoyable listen for me. However, it is my least favorite Stereolab album, out of 9 others, and it is the most mellow of them all, not as much experimentation as there could be. That does not mean it should be ignored. I wouldn't suggest this is as a proper introduction for the band though. If you are looking to buy one of their albums with more of a rock than pop vibe first, I would suggest Mars Audiac Quintet. If you want one with more of a pop than rock vibe, then maybe you should look into getting Dots and Loops first. Cobra And Phases Groop Played Voltage In The Milky Night is really an all around great album too, one of their very best, I saw them again when they released this album (by the way, they are amazing live.) They have a great mix of albums, they all sound different without losing the trademark sound I have come to love after all these years.

Took me about 3.5 years to finally get it.......2006-01-20

But now I do. I would say there are 9 good songs on this album. For a couple of years I would have said there were 2 good songs on here, Naught More Terrific than Man and Nothing to do with Me.

But really listening to this, I just have to shake my head at the sheer genius of Tim Gane. It really is a shame that such crap is on the top 40 these days when there is so much better out there. Like this.

Great music is still being produced folks. It is just much more difficult to find than in the 1970's where great songs made the radio.

In my opinion, the output of Stereolab in 1996-2001 ranks right up there with any rock group in the last 35 years. Bar none. It is just really too bad that nobody has heard of this great group.

You may get this and scratch your head wondering about the hype. It may take years to really appreciate this album. I have to tell you...when I listen to this group, I don't feel like playing guitar because I realize I will never posses the sheer genius that is Tim Gane.

Worth the effort it might take.......2005-06-16

Ever have one of those albums?
An album where you spin it a few times and a few songs might sink-in, but the majority seem wrapped in gauze? Then-- ONE DAY -- it hits you, the genius behind the songs, the hidden melodies, the amazing musicianship?

That was my experience with this album. It took 2 years of (very) sporadic listenings to suddenly be hit in the head with just how flat-out AMAZING this album is. A few songs are easy and accessible (ie. "Captain Easychord"), while others may take a few listens to *really* appreciate--- but it's worth the effort. (as a comparison, I found "Margerine Eclipse" very easy to get-into, while it took a while for "Dots & Loops" and "Cobra & Phases" to really sink-in).

Very highly recommended, once it hits you, it will stay with you and grow-stronger with repeat-listens.

A Must for Sereolabers.......2005-03-08

Not sure what some of the reviewer's here are talking about. This is simply put, a fantastic album. If you consider yourself one of those who can see the rich brilliance of stereolab's offerings throughout the years, then you've got to get it. It flows, it's moody, funky, and lovely.
Baby Lulu is currently my fav, but they're all complex and original enough that it takes me a while to realize each songs awesomeness. Newbies can try Emperor Tk or Dots and Loops, but real fans shouldn't miss this.

Superb album ---my favorite along with Margerine Eclipse.......2005-02-27

This album has some gorgeous music. I have 6 of Stereolab's albums, and I love this one and Margerine Eclipse the best. The songs just flow and sway into one another. I am surprised anyone would have a criticism of this album and think it boring. It is anything but that! #3 is a personal favorite!

Average customer rating:

Fabulous!

HSQ Rides Again

Manufacturer: Mona Lisas Sound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Classic Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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Sympathy For The Devil
Take No Prisoners
HSQ Does Christmas (again)
What If Mozart Wrote "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
What If Mozart Wrote "Roll over Beethoven"

ASIN: B0001ZIT2A
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

Layla, Derek & The Dominoes
Over the Hills and Far Away, Led Zeppelin
Break on Through, The Doors
All My Love, Led Zeppelin
Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
Evil Ways, Santana
I'm Gonna Crawl, Led Zeppelin
Rock 'n' Roll, Led Zeppelin
Dust in the Wind, Kansas
Going to California, Led Zeppelin
Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You, Led Zeppelin
The Battle of Evermore, Led Zeppelin
White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane
Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

Album Description

Classic rock arranged and performed as only The Hampton (ROCK) String Quartet can do it. The Grammy nominated and Juilliard trained HSQ is at it again.

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous!.......2004-04-14

Can be listened to over and over again - a real gem!

Average customer rating:

Let God be your guide.
Maybe the BEST Buck album
+1/2 -- Bakersfield praises the Lord

Dust on Mother's Bible
Buck Owens & His Buckaroos
Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music

General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
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I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
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ASIN: B0000DG020
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

Pray Every Day
When Jesus Calls All His Children In
Ill Go To Church Again With Momma
Bring It To Jesus
Jesus Saved Me
Would You Be Ready
Dust On Mothers Bible
Satans Gotta Get Along Without Me
Where Would I Be Without Jesus
Eternal Vacation
It Was With Love
All The Way With Jesus

Album Description

Hands-down, the most requested reissue in Sundazed's recent history, Buck Owens' 1966 landmark album, Dust On Mother's Bible, finds Buck and the boys at the absolute top of their game, putting aside the usual honky-tonk anthems to don their Sunday best and forge a riveting selection of sacred material ("I'll Go To Church Again With Momma" and "Bring It To Jesus") as well as heart-breaking ballads like the title track —every offering created with the ease of master craftsmen.

Album Description

Hands-down, the most requested reissue in Sundazed's recent history, Buck Owens' 1966 landmark album, Dust On Mother's Bible, finds Buck and the boys at the absolute top of their game, putting aside the usual honky-tonk anthems to don their Sunday best and forge a riveting selection of sacred material ('I'll Go To Church Again With Momma' and 'Bring It To Jesus') as well as heartbreaking ballads like the title track--every offering created with the ease of master craftsmen. Sundazed. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Let God be your guide........2007-07-12

In 1966, Buck Owens released his first gospel album. Except for the fact that songs are spiritual, the music sounds about the same as the music on Buck's other albums of the time period. The music is played by Buck's regular backing group, the Buckaroos. Unlike other singers who added organs or choirs to their gospel records, Buck kept his sound intact. The songs were recorded in late 1965, except for two songs that were recorded much earlier in 1961. The songs are all originals, with most of them being written or co-written by Buck (Buck's mother wrote three of the songs with him). The songs are all good, with "Dust on Mother's Bible" being the obvious standout. Buck's fans will enjoy this album, especially if they are religious.

Maybe the BEST Buck album.......2004-11-05

In terms of sheer consistency and quality of songs, Dust On Mother's Bible might be the best Buck and the Buckaroos album. I'm not a religious person, but these songs are moving and entertaining at the same time. Pick this one up regardless of your beliefs. Honky Tonk Saviors would have been another appropriate title with multiple meanings!

+1/2 -- Bakersfield praises the Lord.......2004-01-06

The bulk of this album was recorded at the end of 1965, right in the middle of Owens' phenomenal run of Bakersfield Sound recordings. The albums "I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" and "Christmas With Buck Owens" were lighting up the charts, and the Buckaroos triumphant Carnegie Hall concert was just ahead in 1966. This timing produced twelve original songs of faith that were written and recorded to the band's high-powered twang, rather than being adaptations of the band to a more traditional gospel sound.

From the opening bars of "Pray Every Day," it's clear that the joyful sound of the Buckaroos' hits was perfectly suited to stories of prayer, bible and family. Owens sings with the full-throated honky-tonk conviction of Hank Williams', but with harmonies (either his own, or those of Don Rich) mindful of the Louvin Brothers. Add the twang of Telecasters and pedal steel, and you have the soundtrack to Bakersfield's salvation.

Owens co-wrote many of the album's songs with the legendary Red Simpson; he also co-wrote a pair of tunes, "Bring it to Jesus" and "Eternal Vacation," with his mother, Macie. The album's title tune, along with "I'll Go to Church Again with Momma," recall Macie's own mother, Mary Myrtle, and reflect on the supportive family from which Owens' career sprang. The album is a Bakersfield hymnal of waltzes ("Jesus Saved Me" "All the Way With Jesus"), two-steppers ("Would You Be Ready?" "Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me"), and fiddle-and-steel weepers ("Dust on Mother's Bible"). Every one of them is stamped through-and-through with the classic Buckaroos sound.

For reasons unknown, this album was not released with the bulk of Sundazed's reissues in the late `90s. Wrong finally righted, it's time for fans to rejoice and enjoy this essential entry in the Buck Owens catalog.