Prodigal

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The band Prodigal is based out of Chandler, Arizona, and is involved in high school based youth ministry around the greater Phoenix area. We do concerts locally and also do music on retreats.

Album Description
Alternative Christian Music

Tracks:

Break It Down
Don't Blow Your Chances
I Don't Care What You Say Anymore
Keep On Believing
Merry Go Round
Don't Walk Away
Hot Women
Speed Kills
Knock Em Dead
My Love For You
Nightmare
Once Is Enough
That's The Way

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Edition of One of the Rarest of Beasts, an Album of Previously Unreleased Material that Genuinely Does Raise the Bar. The Material Includes Both the Very First and Very Last Songs the Band Ever Recorded During their Time Together in the 1980's. The Set Documents an Alternative History of the Band Through Tracks You've Never Heard but Will Wish You Had!

Customer Reviews:

"Lost" Songs Are Still Very Welcome!.......2007-06-02

My review is actually 4 1/2 stars. First of all, the quality of the recordings here sound nothing like "demos". With the exception of the one song from 1982, they are all very good. The newest songs (from 1987), take the band on a direction they wanted to go instead of what ended up on "Big Bang" (I wish they'd stop apologizing for that awesome cd). Those two newest songs, however, are not so hard that you can't tell that the band was just maturing. They sound like part Pyromania-era Def Leppard, with some kind of Krokus/Helix sound mixed in. The majority of the songs were written just pre and post "Rock Ain't Dead" -era. That CD ranks as one of my top 5 of all time, so as I listen to the songs that didn't make the cut, I tend to agree. Which is not to say that they're bad, they are all very good, one of them "Keep On Beleiving" is a classic, which should have made "Rock Ain't Dead"
So....if you are a Heavy Pettin fan, you won't be disappointed with this collection, 10 times better than most bands' "demos" that come out years after the band breaks up. If you are not a "Pettin" fan, this is just some great rock that you will love.
By the way, I also own the ultra-rare "Demos '98" CD from the band, but sadly have no story about how it fits into the band's history. If anyone knows, please drop me a line.

Very Interesting.......2007-05-28

I love this collection of previously unreleased material for a number of reasons. First, there's evidence of a fine rock band here that had it given the chance of directing its own future would have went all the way to the top. Secondly, because there is more of all the band's influences on this album than on their released material. Thirdly, the track 'My Love For You' is absolutely AOR at its best. Rock on lads.

Heavy Pettin Prodigal Songs is GREAT!.......2007-05-06

This is the finest collection of never released songs from a hard rock band that I have heard in a long time. The music is a little bit on the heavier side than their previously released material of 20+ years ago. Although these "newer" songs were recorded 20+ years ago, they sound new and fresh like the band has just recorded and released a brand new album. The songs really don't sound dated at all, as hard rock and heavy metal are making a true comeback with bands reforming and playing with the old school rock and roll sound of the 1980's but updated just a bit for the 21st century. These bands include Heavy Pettin, of course, Krokus, Judas Priest, and many others.

Buy this cd, as I think that you will find it surprisingly different and heavier than most of their previously released stuff. You won't be disappointed.

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Incredible

Prodigal Son
Sonny Landreth
Manufacturer: Westside UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001K2JVM
Release Date: 2004-03-29

Tracks:

I Know You Rider
Prodigal Son
Country Blues
Don't Cry for Me
M'Sippi Blues
Lady Come Lately
She Left Me a Mule
Forever Lillie Mae
That's the Way It's Gonna Be
Sunrise
Good Enough for Me
Rise Shining
Baby Ain't That Love
Ain't Gonna Worry
Lazy Boy
Only One
Think It Over (Lazy Boy)
You're Why I'm So Lonely
Lookin' for a Good Time
Lazy Boy (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Incredible.......2007-01-09

Sonny never disappoints! What can I say?! He is one talented guitar player, not to mention song writer and singer!

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Prodigal Son
Martin Simpson
Manufacturer: Topic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000SNSUKG
Release Date: 2007-08-06

Tracks:

Batchelors Hall
Pretty Crowing Chicken
Lakes Of Champlain
She Slips Away
The Granemore Hen
Mother Love
Little Musgrave
A Love Letter
Duncan & Brady
Never Any Good
Good Morning Mr Railroad Man
Louisiana 1927
La Rivolte
Andrew Lammie
Kits Tune/When A Knight Won His Spurs

Album Details

Simpson's Album "Prodigal Son" Demonstrates his Further Growth as a Player, Singer and Composer, with an Eclectic Mix of British and American Traditional and Composed Songs as Well as Some Stunning Compositions of his Own. He Has also Brought in Musicians of Superb Calibre to Enhance the Recording. Kate Rusby and Kellie While Add Backing Vocals, There is Danny Thompson on Bass and Andy Cutting on Accordion and the Great Jackson Browne Adds Vocals to Simpson's Masterful Take on the Randy Newman Classic, "Louisiana 1927", a Tribute to New Orleans Where He Lived for Several Years. Other Highpoints Are his Own Compositions "Never Any Good" which He Wrote for his Father and the Instrumental Piece "Mother Love" Written for his Daughter Molly. Housed in a Striking Digipack, with Outstanding Photography by David Angel, the Complete Package of "Prodigal Son" is Simpson's Best to Date.

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Fabulous recorded, astounding live!!
Do Yourself a Favor and Get This

Prodigal Son
Michael Powers
Manufacturer: Baryon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HT2M5K
Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

Goin' Down
It's a Bloody Life
Prodigal Son
White Lightning
Wild Side
Every Grain of Sand
Lay the Hooch
Oh John
Signed D.C.
Compassion
You Got to Go Down
Train Kept a Rollin'

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous recorded, astounding live!!.......2007-04-07

I am so happy to run across Michael Powers again. My first experience of Michael Powers was in 1992 when I visted Bleeker Steet for the first time and wandered into a bar named Terra Blues. I went in because I heard some incredible blues guitar and thought it was a rare and fabulous Hendrix performance I had never heard.

Nope, it was a man with a strat playing like I imagine angels play for God. Just a man and a guitar, and I was hearing choruses of angels.

He was playing an original titled "Graffiti" and it was played with such passion and heart that I was nailed to the floor by the intense feeling it invoked in me. It was like hearing Jimi play "Little Wing" or "Angel"; live from ten feet away.

I sat down; it was lunch time and there was no one in the bar but me and the bartender. Michael was playing for himself, full intensity and all stops pulled out. I had, and to date have never, seen such virtuoasity. Although Hendrix was, and is, my guitar hero, I missed seeing Hendrix live by a year. It wasn't just Michael's obviuos mechanical skills, the emotional content was rich and palpable. The right note at the right time for the right feeling.

When Michael finished with "Graffiti", I commented, "I bet you could tear hell out Jimi's 'Spanish Castle Magic'." And so, to my great pleasure, Michael did a set of Hendrix tunes mixed with a few originals.

I sat with my eyes closed and feet propped up on the little stage thinking to myself that this must have been what is was like to hear Hendix play at Cafe Wha?. Or even better, to hear Jimi play in his apartment whe he played for himself. It was one of the most incredible 60 minutes of my life.

One guy and one guitar.

Michael Powers channels Hendrix, but with his own original flair and style. I can say that Prodigal Son does the same thing to me now as the times I heard him play at Terra Blues. I close my eyes and imagine a small stage, a pint of guinness, and a broken heart.

I peeked every now and then to watch his fingers. As a wanna-be guitar player, I figured I would learn something. No Way! He was all over the neck. Scales, arpeggios, tripps, you name it, he did it. And all with a wonderful timing that showed Father Time was not the boss of him.

I've seen some great music in the Village: Iggy Pop, Joe Walsh, Leslie West, David Tronzo, Rick Derringer, Chris Whitley, Jill Sobule, Susan Said, Mary Me Jane, Chris Glenn, etc., but this intimate, private concet by Michael Powers stands out among these other powerful performances.

Great music, incredible talent, and raw soul. [...].

Do Yourself a Favor and Get This.......2006-10-29

Refreshing and a relief, Michael Powers does put the old clay to new uses. His originals are just that, ORIGINAL, leaning on anthem ambience. His covers don't sound like the originals, so there's a reason to listen to them. He sounds as happy to play acoustic guitar as electric, and he's receptive to all sorts of accompaniment, which is a good match for listeners' ears. He's as funky as Stax and as much fun as a rerun of the Blues Brothers movie.

It is apparent that, while absorbing the foundational songs of the blues, he formed images of the characters who'd created those songs as well. It is a wonderful thing and a sign of deserved musical stature when an artist is thorough in that way. This is a thoroughly enjoyable, must have release

Average customer rating:

Very good disc
Prodigal Sunn - The Return Of The Prodigal Sunn
Return of the Sun
this album is horrible
Fairly Solid Debut

The Return of the Prodigal Sunn
Prodigal Sunn
Manufacturer: Free Agency Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009NSE4W
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

In My Life (featuring 12 O'Clock, Chi-King and Madame Dee)
Soul Survivor
Movin' On Up (featuring Madame Dee)
Brutality (The Grindz Remix) (featuring C.C.F. Division)
Procrastinators (featuring Free Murder,Yung Masta & J.Wells)
The Traitor (Betrayal Intro)
Betrayal
Campaignin' (featuring Yung Masta)
Manhunt (featuring 12 O'Clock)
Lovely Ladies (featuring Scotty)
Godz People (featuring A&R and 60 Second Assassin)
Puzzled
Reach Out (featuring Madame Dee)
Love Is Love (featuring Aleksei)
Sunshine (featuring madame Dee and Scotty)

Product Description

1. IN MY LIFE Featuring 12 O'Clock, Chi-King and Madame Dee
2. SOUL SURVIVOR
3. MOVIN' ON UP Featuring Madame Dee
4. BRUTALITY (The Grindz Remix) Featuring C.C.F. Division
5. PROCRASTINATORS Featuring Free Murder, Yung Masta and Bonzi J.Wellz
6. THE TRAITOR (BETRAYAL INTRO)
7. BETRAYAL
8. CAMPAIGNIN' Featuring Yung Masta
9. MANHUNT Featuring 12 O'Clock
10. LOVELY LADIES Featuring Scotty
11. GODZ PEOPLE Featuring A&R and 60 Second Assassin
12. PUZZLED
13. REACH OUT Featuring Madame Dee
14. LOVE IS LOVE Featuring Aleksei
15. SUNSHINE Featuring Madame Dee and Scotty

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Very good disc.......2006-09-13

Good hip hop with lyrics over and beyond what was expected. Prodigal Sunn talks about things others don't - Procrastinating, being Puzzled in life, living as Godz People, plus more. Another good, quality CD from the Wu family.

Prodigal Sunn - The Return Of The Prodigal Sunn.......2006-07-08

Very great debut by the Prodigal Sunn. I don't know whats up with the hate, you people claiming that your real Wu fans and not liking this new stuff, you aint real. Times change. Now let me explain.

The production, you got production on this album from a few different producers. My favorite beats on the album are songs "In My Life", "Brutality"(My favorite on the album, produced by RZA), "Betrayal", "Godz People". Those are the main ones I really like. Some of the beats on the album I thought could have been replaced by different beats. But overall I think the production/beats are GOOD. So check out the new era.

Lyrics, I like Prodigal Sunn's way of rhyming. Mainly different than most other artists and even some from the Wu Camp. He has a pretty good vocab, and spits on real life. Couple songs about ladies, but nothing to far. He gots enough dark stuff on the album to listen to. Read the lyrics, and check out his rhyming abilities. He spits.

Overall, I give this album 4/5. A great album and a must for any TRUE Wu-Tang fan. Prodigal Sunn is from Sunz Of Man, so make sure you check out Sunz Of Man music also. Peace and check this out!!

My Top 5 Songs
1.In My Life
2.Brutality
3.Betrayal
4.Godz People
5.Puzzled

Return of the Sun.......2006-03-15

With the brash of Sunz of Man releases being released over the past few years (each with wavering quality), I admit that I was skeptical upon purchase. However, I must also admit I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of this album. It starts off with a typical Wu-Fam sounding beat for the track, "In My Life," which really sounds like it belongs on Rae's Immobilarity. Prodigal holds it down lyrically, and 12 O'Clock drops nicely on the guest appearance. Next up is "Soul Survivor" which has a Wu-Tang Killer Bees (the first one) feel to it. The beat is a simple chopped sample over a classic Wu drum pattern. Fairly typical, but hot nonetheless. "Movin On Up" continues the fire with a summer-type positive vibe, featuring the vocal talent of Madame Def (she can really sing, and she fits this vibe perfectly). "Brutality" is one of two RZA beats on the album, and this beat returns to the gritty, grimy sound from RZA. This song really has that old-school Wu-Tang feel, and one can only hope this reflects the direction in which RZA beats are headed. The other RZA beat featured on the album provides the soundscape for "Lovely Ladies." Unfortunately, to me, this one of the worst tracks on the album, but, then again, I never really felt the Wu-style love songs. In fairness, the sample-chopping is old-school RZA and the beat is a simple break. Other notable tracks include "Betrayal" (with some nice keys providing the melody here), "Puzzled" (which is reminscent of some of the better moments of KP's View from Masada), and "Sunshine" (which again features the beautiful voice of Madame Def, razor-sharp lyrics from Prodigal, a tight drum pattern, a semi-eery fretless bass riff, and a more uptempo mix of instrumentation). My personal favorite is "Godz People," which features the oft-singing 12 O'Clock with one of his better singing-hooks in a while (It's been a long time). While he's off-key as always, he rides the melody well, and sets the tone for some of Prodigal's more inspiring lyrics over a simple, yet addictive sweet-horn melody. While most of the album is really worthwile, there are a few songs which sound out-of-place. It sounds as if the quasi-clubby trend of other Wu-Fam members caught on and spread to P.Sunn's effort. Aside from the two or three tracks, this is a solid album, much better than I expected, and shows a lot of promise for the future. It's certainly one of the better Wu affiliate releases in a while. I'd say that if you have been a Wu-Fam fan (especially a Sunz of Man/Royal Fam fan), then you will enjoy this album. If you've been disappointed by the recent Sunz of Man releases, then this should successfully end your disappointment. If you've never heard of Sunz of Man, how did you stumble upon this review?
Rating on my scale: 3.5 of 5 OR 7 of 10

this album is horrible.......2006-03-07

i'm sorry, i'd like to think i'm a real hip-hop head and a true wu fan.

this album is half ass. horrible production. lazy and uninspiring lyrics that make this generic new york album seem like lyrical nyquil.

lil dap would sound better over these beats. it pains me cuz ps is dope. he was great on the sunz of man album and killed that think differently compilation.

i rarely buy albums and it's because i'm always getting burnt like this one. no hate, if you know who i am you'll know i'm not hating because its easy.

i'm hating cuz PS is a dope rapper with a halfass album. he could have done better, instead he made u-god seem like rakim.

Fairly Solid Debut.......2005-07-18

I copped this disc in an effort to satisfy my perpetual craving of Wu-Tang and Wu-Affiliate music. For those who don't know, Prodigal Sunn is a member of Sunz of Man, the group that is generally recognized as the strongest off-shoot of the Wu. Although this is a pretty decent album it does not have the feel of a Wu/Wu-Affiliate recording. The production is mainly handled by B Original and a few other cats, and they all provide solid tracks. However, the RZA basically steals the show on the two cuts that he produced, the infectious "Brutality" and thumping "Lovely Ladies." What holds this album back is Prodigal Sunn's rather limited rap skill and average lyrics. He is basically a second-tier MC. Fortunately, he should benefit from the major-retail distribution that his label (Free Agency) was able to obtain. Meanwhile, more talented Wu-Affiliates such as Hell Razah and Streetlife are struggling to have their albums distributed beyond the Internet. All-in-all, Prodigal Sunn is a common rapper rapping over solid tracks; nothing ground breaking, nothing distinguishing, and nothing to get real excited about. The one thing that is exceptional about this artist is his aversion from degrading misogynistic lyrics. His songs concerning the opposite sex are tasteful and appreciative; and for that, he certainly deserves a big pat on the back.

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What do you want, Cyrpress hill- get real
Obee don't know me
What were you expecting?
Oh, how I wanted this to succeed...

The Prodigal Son
Nektar
Manufacturer: Dead Ringer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000071JXW
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

Terminus/Oh My
Now
I Can't Help You
Drinking Mans Wine
Shangri-La
Salt and Vinegar and Rhythm and Blues
Prodigal Son
Be Tonight
Day 9

Album Description

First new album from band since 1995. Dead Ringer Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

What do you want, Cyrpress hill- get real.......2004-11-24

This is a fantastic album. If you didn't care for it, give it another listen. With all the crap coming out these days, you should be more respectful of the good stuff that does come out. I really really love the tune Be Tonight. It really stays with you. I think that this cd is the opposite of disjointed. It flows with some of the best music of the decade. I do not understand how any fan of this great band could not like this album. Open your mind a bit and give it another listen. Would you rather the world be flooded with more eminem?

Obee don't know me.......2003-05-15

It's obvious: "Obiwanbeeohbee" is a putz. Stop criticizing the critic! Everyone is entitled to his/her own tastes. Let's face it, these "citical reviews" have become nothing more than chat rooms, venues for adoring fans to make fools of themselves with lavish verbose praise. But to take such a vitriolic attitude towards a reviewer who is simply expressing a personal opinion is too close to fascism for my taste. Vent your spleen somewhere else or lighten up. There ARE more important things in the world young man.
By the way, I agree with Mr. Delahanty's assessment. The music is forced & disjointed with no identifiable connecting theme. But no one's perfect. I'll bide my time until the next album appears.

What were you expecting?.......2002-12-30

When I purchased this disc I wasn't looking for another "Remember The Future" or "Tab In The Ocean". I wasn't expecting to hear "Recycled" or "Down To Earth" or even "Magic Is A Child". I'm not stuck in the '70's and I didn't expect Nektar to stay there either. What I expected to hear was a project that reflected the fact that much time has passed since those excellent earlier efforts and hopefully the band members had lived and matured through the following decades as I had. This recording is an excellent effort and deserves to be appreciated for what it is. "Terminus/Oh My", "Now" and "The Drinking Man's Wine" will most assuredly tell you what this project is all about. I for one really enjoy the more mature and reflective lyrics. Roye Albrighton's vocals are still forceful and unique - unmatched in all rock music. The arrangements are excellent. Taff Freeman's keyboards are still rock-solid and innovative. And, if you listen closely, you can still pick out a few of the signature chord changes and background riffs that make Albrighton's guitar work exciting to listen to. This is an overall excellent recording.

Oh, how I wanted this to succeed..........2002-11-18

I "found" Nektar when I was in college. An impressionable period, right? Well, I was impressed! So much so that I purchased all of Nektar's albums. I still enjoy listening to them; it's one of the reasons I recently replaced my old turntable. Their music conjours up fond memories. But not this album. It is disjointed & forced. Noting that they have just released a reunion CD, I am sadly fearful that they took a look around &, borrowing a Cranberries title, thought "Everyone else is doing it, so why can't we".
Having said that, I offer this disclaimer: It's only my opinion. Taste is a very individual thing. I'll take a Three Stooges short over Citizen Kane almost any day...

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Mike's second best album/cd

Prodigal Son
Mike Cross
Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country]
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000EVP
Release Date: 1993-10-07

Tracks:

Betrayal By Fear
Prodigal Son
Angel In The Southern Part Of Heaven
Runnin' Hoss
The Old Grey Owl
The Wrong Side Of Midnight
Road Trip Blues
The Old Man's Bouquet
Bill Is In His Grave
A Song For Merle
Autumn In Her Eyes

Customer Reviews:

Mike's second best album/cd.......1998-12-18

Hey I found it too! I hope Mike gets a chance to read these reviews. It's been along time since I have seen him. Last time was '79 the Old Man's Bouquet always brings a tear to my eyes. Thanks for all the good times Mike. My son and his whole platoon love this cd. Thank god he doesn't take after me, so the song "Bill Is In His Grave" wouldnt apply to him. I pray for all the troops to return safely.

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still not this one
Yes this one, at least if you like guitar playing
Not this one
Amazing beginnings of a fantastic player!!
More country than blues

Prodigal Son: The Collection
Sonny Landreth
Manufacturer: Music Club
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000040JD2
Release Date: 2000-02-22

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Good Enough For Me
Rise Shining
Baby Ain't That Love
Lazy Boy
The Only One
You're Why I'm So Lonely
Lookin' For A Good Time
I Know You Rider
Country Blues
Don't Cry For Me
She Left Me A Mule
Forever Lillie Mae
That's The Way It's Gonna Be
Sunrise
Prodigal Son

Customer Reviews:

still not this one.......2003-10-31

Only a handful of people around could have done better at that age, and those people are all great, so I give Sonny a break and give him more credit. But this is still inferior to his later work.

Yes this one, at least if you like guitar playing.......2003-06-14

This is one of those cases where I can't understand why people are putting down this CD. It's not the type of CD that everyone will love, but it seems to me that Sonny Landreth fans would love to hear his great guitar playing, so I don't see what they are objecting to in this case. This is great playing from the start of the disc to the end. It has country influences at times, but in a Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, Dickey Betts, J.J. Cale, kind of way. Most serious guitar players see right through style in nothing flat anyway, so it doesn't really matter if it's rock, country, blues, jazz, or bluegrass. Some of these songs would sound right in place on an Allman Brothers album. Many of the actual licks could fit onto the Layla album. I'm not going to claim that this is a five star classic, but Sonny was 22 when he cut most of these songs and he laid them down in a day. Only a handful of people around could have done better at that age, and those people are all great, so give Sonny a break and give him more credit.

Not this one.......2003-03-08

Sonny Landreth is wonderful. He's done some fine solo stuff and great work with John Hiatt. But this CD contains nferior cuts from earlier in his career. Buy it after you become a big fan of his and have everything else. But get his other stuff first.

Amazing beginnings of a fantastic player!!.......2001-09-04

This is recent roots music...not straight blues or country, but somewhere in between. Something akin to the Allman Brothers or Lynyrd Skynyrd, with a little more blues and slide thrown in. The key is that you can see Sonny's evolution as a player. This album is for Sonny what 'In The Beginning' was for Stevie Ray Vaughan, an excellent record of where he started and what led him to where he is today. The music is all great, there is some beautiful slide, some solid jammin'. Heartily recommended for anyone who likes to see the wider view of an artist, and appreciates a look into his roots.

More country than blues.......2001-04-05

I have heard a number of Sonny Landreth songs that were definitely more blues oriented and very decent songs, so I bought this cd expecting a lot. I was really disappointed with this collection of his earlier works. It is about as close to blues as N'Sync is to rock. It is almost pure country and as someone who really despises country music, I very much disliked it, even after giving it three or four spins in the player. However, I gave it two stars because I think that someone who does like country music and a bit of the blues might also like this disk.

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The 23rd Psalm/The Prodigal Son
Rev. C.L. Franklin
Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l
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ASIN: B000F3AIXG
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

23rd Psalm
He Lifted Me
Prodigal Son
Found the Answer

Sergey Prokofiev: The Prodigal Son, Op. 46, Ballet in Three Scenes by Boris Kochno / Divertimento, Op. 43 / Andante, from Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 29 bis (Transcription by the Composer for Orchestra) / Symphonic Song, Op. 57 - Neeme Järvi

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interesting pieces but dull performance
Little Known But Great Music

Sergey Prokofiev: The Prodigal Son, Op. 46, Ballet in Three Scenes by Boris Kochno / Divertimento, Op. 43 / Andante, from Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 29 bis (Transcription by the Composer for Orchestra) / Symphonic Song, Op. 57 - Neeme Järvi
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Prokofiev: Egyptian Nights
Prokofiev: War and Peace Suite; Summer Night; Russian Overture
Sergey Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Suite No. 2, Op. 64 / Dreams, Symphonic Poem Op. 6 / Pushkiniana (Two Pushkin Waltzes, Op. 120 / Evgeny Onyegin, Op. 71 / Boris Godunov, Op. 70 bis) - Neeme Järvi
Sergey Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé, Symphonic Suite Op. 60 / Andante Op. 50 bis (Transcription for String Orchestra from String Quartet No. 1, Op. 50) / Autumn, Symphonic Sketch Op. 8 / Suite from "The Stone Flower", Op. 118 - Neeme Järvi
Prokofiev: Cantata for the 20th Anniversary of the October Revolution; The Stone Flower [Excerpts]

ASIN: B000000AIO
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

Divertimento, Op. 43: I. Moderato
Divertimento, Op. 43: II. Larghetto
Divertimento, Op. 43: III. Allegro energico
Divertimento, Op. 43: IV. Allegro non troppo e pesante
Piano Sonata No. 4 In C, Op. 24 - Bis: Andante
Symphonic Song Op. 57
The Prodigial Son, Op. 46: Scene 1: I. The Departure
Scene 1: II. Meeting Friends
Scene 1: III. The Siren
Scene 1: IV. The Dancers
Scene 2: V. The Prodigial Son and the Siren
Scene 2: VI. Drunkeness
Scene 2: VII. The Despoiling
Scene 2: VIII. Awakening and Remorse
Scene 3: IX. Sharing the Spoils (Interlude)
Scene 3: X. The Return

Customer Reviews:

interesting pieces but dull performance.......2007-02-27

The works are interesting and little-played, unfortunately Järvi conducts this music as if it was an adagietto by Bruckner, so that it even becomes boring ! If someone knows a russian version (like Mravinsky or Rojdensvensky), ieven with a worse recording, it's worth getting the real intense flavour of this music.

Little Known But Great Music.......2003-06-04

This is among my favorite discs of Sergei Prokofiev's music, one that I
play frequently. The music recorded here is, for the most part, unfamiliar.
The Prodigal Son, despite its popularity, does not have many recordings.
This is among the best and truly brings out the emotion lying behind the
music of Prokofiev's own yearnings to return to his native Russia. The
Prodigal Son also marks a stage in Prokofiev's quest for a simplification
of his music that came to fruition when he returned to the Soviet Union in
1936. This ballet was among the last performed by the Ballet Russes, and
among the most successful. Although based on the story from the Gospel
of St. Luke, the ballet departs from the story by omitting the elder
brother and being more descriptive of the temptations and tumult the
prodigal son encounters; the Siren was a figure entirely made up. The
ballet can be said to reflect Prokofiev's own feelings on living in the
West, where he found his music accepted with some reluctance. The feeling
of having strayed into trouble and being forgiven that is embodied in the
music caused the opening night audience to shed a few tears. So when the
Prodigal Son returns to his father in the last scene of the opera, humbling
himself, it is Prokofiev himself thinking of his return home.

The remaining works are different in their dissonance from The Prodigal son
but date from the early 1930s. They are based, for the most part, on
earlier material. The Divertimento has material used in a quintet-ballet
called Trapeze and the Andante from the 4th piano sonata dates from 1917.
Only the dissonant Symphonic Song of 1933 was based on new material. These
short works are of great interest but never achieved much fame. The music
is fabulously played by the Scottish National Orchestra and the recording
by Chandos is crystal clear. One must thanks Nemi Jarvi for his interest
in little-played works for this highly interesting CD.

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