Kingsize

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While Kingsize has some electronic beats thrown into the mix, the British band's pop-inspired psychedelic rock isn't much different from its earlier efforts. Fueled by Martin Carr's exciting guitar playing and infectious songwriting as well as by lead singer Sice's dramatic crooning, Kingsize exhibits the Radleys' many musical strengths. Infusing Beatlesque pop with modern guitar textures and trippy production techniques, the band walks a fine line between radio-friendly ditties and underground rock anthems. With songs like "Jimmy Webb Is God" and "Free Huey," Carr reveals himself as a clever lyricist with equally impressive abilities in the realm of guitar architecture. Although lacking the peaks of their classic Giant Steps album, this is a consistent effort from one of England's better rock ensembles. --Mitch Myers --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Description
1998 album for Creation by the British alternative act. 14tracks, including the single 'Free Huey'. Most of the tunesare harmony-laden pop numbers; a few find the groupventuring into dance territory. Mojo magazine picked'Kingsize' as their Indie Album Of

Kingsize
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent
  • The best album!!!
  • Very disappointing
  • Very good pop album
  • Go get it
 Kingsize
5ive
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NGK2
Release Date: 2001-09-03

Tracks:

  1. Let's Dance (Radio Edit)
  2. Lay All Your Lovin' On Me
  3. Rock The Party
  4. Closer To Me
  5. Hear Me Now
  6. Let's Get It On
  7. Feel The Love
  8. We're Going All Night
  9. Take Your Chances On Me
  10. Something In The Air
  11. Breakdown
  12. On Top Of The World
  13. C'mon C'mon
  14. Unknown
  15. Unknown
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  17. Unknown
  18. Unknown
  19. Unknown
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  25. Bonus Track
  26. Bonus Track

Album Details

The Final Studio Album from the UK Pop Band Finds them Going Out on Top, with the Hit Single "Let's Dance" Toppingthe UK Charts on Release.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2006-11-19

I have been a fan of Five since 1997 and followed them since. This is my favorite CD of theirs! It's got something for everyone. This album is so fun to dance to. September 27, 2006 they announced their comeback on MTV. I am looking forward to their new music and more great albums from them!

5 out of 5 stars The best album!!!.......2006-06-29

It was amazing. I have all the albums of Five, but Kingsize is the best. "Let's dance", "Lay all your lovin' on me", "Rock the party", "Hear me now", "Feel the love" and "We're going all night" are the best songs. Five was the best boyband in the world! It's a pity they don't sing anymore!

2 out of 5 stars Very disappointing.......2005-10-20

I have been with 5ive from the beginning, so I was really excited to finally get Kingsize. With songs like "Cold Sweat" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go," I thought this would be the best album I've ever gotten. But, I was wrong. Horribly wrong. This album had too much bubble gum pop, stale bubble gum pop, and not enough of the edgy, bad-boy beats that made them famous in the first place.

4 out of 5 stars Very good pop album.......2005-04-12

Listen to "Lay All Your Lovin' on Me" and you won't be the same person again! Doesn't seem like a song from a boysband!

5 out of 5 stars Go get it.......2004-04-06

It's the best pop album ever. Go get it right now!
Dead Famous
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    		Dead Famous
    Dylan Rhymes
    Manufacturer: Kingsize
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000BMSGJY
    Release Date: 2006-04-04

    Tracks:

    1. Dont Want You Anyway
    2. Fashion Kills
    3. Nightbreed
    4. Times Like These
    5. Dead Famous
    6. Whats Your Poison
    7. You Got The Money
    8. Sugar DJ
    9. Hope For Us Yet
    10. Coming Clean
    11. New Sun

    Album Description

    One of dance music's biggest names, Dylan Rhymes, has been there, done that and bought the t-shirt when it comes to dance over the last ten years and is now ready to drop his debut album, "Dead Famous", through the achingly hip Kingsize Records.

    Whether through his seminal "Naked & Ashamed" track (used by Smirnoff in one of the most successful and long running advertising campaigns in history) or this year's chart bothering club smash "Salty", it's likely you've heard the DR sound before, but now with new writing partner Anthony Gorry (who has previous form with Mansun, Dubaholics, Victoria Beckham etc) the perfect meeting of minds has occurred, creating a balance of edgy credibility and pop sensibilities.

    Funky, dirty, epic, rocky, electronic, poppy and credible, this album is a mish mash of styles, vibes and directions which take the listener on a journey through the best of "noughties" music.

    From the block rocking beats, grungy attitude and singalong vocals of "Don't Want You Anyway" and "You Got the Money", to the electro-80's vibe of "Fashion Kills" and "Dead Famous" this album combines band ethics with dance music sensibilities to great effect.

    For those laidback moments, the William Orbit-esque (circa "Ray Of Light") "What's Your Poison", the dub stylings of "Hope For Us Yet" and the emotive leanings of "Coming Clean" provide the perfect balance to the more raucous elements of the LP.

    Finishing up with the ethnic epic, "New Sun", this is an album with something for everyone and every mood executed in exactly the way you'd expect from one of dance's finest alongside a pop giant.
    Music of Chicago 4
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      		Music of Chicago 4
      Freak Magnet , Whitey , Ballsniffer , Fondly , Kingsize , and ... more
      Manufacturer: Simon Seng
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000JV2ZNK

      Product Description

      20 Songs by Local Chicago Artists.
      Kingsize
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Let the Sunshine Crash Into Our Souls
      • Not the best way to call it a day
      • A Fine Bookend
      • We May Never Be This Young Again!
      • Rest In Peace to the Boo Radleys
      		 Kingsize
      The Boo Radleys
      Manufacturer: Creation Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000G1G9
      Release Date: 1999-01-26

      Tracks:

      1. Blue Room In Archway
      2. The Old Newsstand At Hamilton Square
      3. Free Huey
      4. Monuments For A Dead Century
      5. Heaven's At The Bottom Of This Glass
      6. Kingsize
      7. High As Monkeys
      8. Eurostar
      9. Put Your Arms Around Me And Tell Me Everything's Going To Be OK
      10. Adieu Clo Clo
      11. Jimmy Webb Is God
      12. She Is Everywhere
      13. Comb Your Hair
      14. Song From The Blueroom
      15. The Future Is Now

      Amazon.com

      While Kingsize has some electronic beats thrown into the mix, the British band's pop-inspired psychedelic rock isn't much different from its earlier efforts. Fueled by Martin Carr's exciting guitar playing and infectious songwriting as well as by lead singer Sice's dramatic crooning, Kingsize exhibits the Radleys' many musical strengths. Infusing Beatlesque pop with modern guitar textures and trippy production techniques, the band walks a fine line between radio-friendly ditties and underground rock anthems. With songs like "Jimmy Webb Is God" and "Free Huey," Carr reveals himself as a clever lyricist with equally impressive abilities in the realm of guitar architecture. Although lacking the peaks of their classic Giant Steps album, this is a consistent effort from one of England's better rock ensembles. --Mitch Myers

      Album Description

      1998 album for Creation by the British alternative act. 14tracks, including the single 'Free Huey'. Most of the tunesare harmony-laden pop numbers; a few find the groupventuring into dance territory. Mojo magazine picked'Kingsize' as their Indie Album Of

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Let the Sunshine Crash Into Our Souls.......2007-06-08

      To me The Boo Radleys were the Best band of the 1990s, regardless of popularity. The band constantly changed and expanded their sound with each and every release-
      From the shoegazing, My Bloody Valentine inspired sounds of 'Everything's Alright Forever' to the Summery kaliedoscopic 'Giant Steps' to their happiest, fun, pop album in 'Wake Up' containing The Boos biggest hit with Wake Up Boo! Then it was off to another album 1996's 'C'mon Kids' which was more of the opposite of 'Wake Up' a neo-psychadelic and dark anti-pop type of album.
      And then you have the Boo Radleys final release. 'Kingsize' in 1998. Influenced in different genres including soul, dance and jazz.
      As much as lyricist Martin Carr strives to write simplicity through pop music - songs like "High As Monkeys" goes against the mold adding chamber music, drum machines and a stunning array of keyboard noises..."Let the Sunshine Crash into our Souls(one of my favorite Boo lines) indeed.
      The Music and vocals reaches it's listener on all levels of emotions.
      'Kingsize' offers the best vocals I have ever heard from lead singer- Simon Rowbottom a.k.a Sice, out of all The Boo Radleys studio albums.
      The Music within is much more eclectic and experimental (in a quieter way) then any of The Boos' earlier works. Expanding pop music as far as pop can be taken. And this my friends, is one of the finest, most energetic Pop/Rock albums that I have ever heard.
      I am not just saying that because The Boo Radleys are my Favorite band, no sir/miss. I truly do mean it with all my heart.
      The lead off track sets the tone with a Oasis meets Aphex Twin like sound with the Powerful 'Blue Room in Archway'
      Then it's off to a more jazzed up orchestrated piece in 'The Old Newsstand at Hamilton Square'
      Track 3 is 'Free Huey' (hit) which may seem a bit repetitive. It is the most fun on 'Kingsize' and most upbeat. Singing : "And you know you Got to be All you can be" over and over as the chorus. A song influenced by Martin Carr after he read up on the Black Panther Party and based this song around that.
      Now we get to one of the Main highlights/standout tracks the Beatle-like title track -'Kingsize' A song that Sice sounds his clearest and most pure, even angelic. Tops for me as far as his vocals go.
      Critics have under-mined this album. They say(said) it's not continuing the same approach that previous albums suggested. It sounds out of step.
      Well, I think that is a bunch of bologna. I don't give this album 5 stars based on the Band's previous releases. I give it 5 stars on the account of being a stand alone great album.
      I like 'Kingsize' so much, that I would recommend this one first to a Boo Radley 'newbie'. Especially if you are not looking for a shoegazer type of sound, but just a solid Rock/pop album, Trust me you won't be disappointed with this.

      3 out of 5 stars Not the best way to call it a day.......2005-06-03

      For a band with such a creatively rewarding career(especially the golden trilogy that preceded this album-Giant Steps,Wake Up,C'mon kids)Kingsize can be viewed as nothing else than a colossal disappointment,a major drying out of the fire they once undoubtely posessed.

      While C'mon Kids had been a sprawling and colourful canvas of diamonds and quirky shifts in direction the boredom that haunts Kingsize borders on intolerable,or even annoying at times(particularly "Free Huey").

      Evidently,for a band so accustomed to the craft of memorable pop songs some are found here but in an appalingly short quantity-the only standouts being"The old newstand at Hamilton Square","Monument for a dead century","Jimmy Webb is God","She's Everywhere" and thwe awesome "High as Monkeys".

      I would recommend this album only to hardcore fans since it could give newcomers a completely different idea of what the Boo Radleys are all about but then again the choice is yours.

      4 out of 5 stars A Fine Bookend.......2002-08-18

      Though they've parted, the music produced by the Boo Radleys should stand the test of time. Unfortunately there aren't a whole lot of people who know about this gem of a band. Formed in Liverpool in the midst of the shoegazer craze (see My Bloody Valentine, Chapterhouse) they created an impressive catalog of music through this swansong. Opening with slow and gentle guitar tune invaded by an Aphex Twin style drum machine beating and some weepy violin you won't be sure of what to make of it at first. I know I wasn't on first listen some 4 years ago. The collection of songs tap into many of the same themes that remained constant throughout the Boo's career - politics, anquish in love, anguish in loneliness, good friends. The highlight has to be 'Heaven's At The Bottom Of This Glass', an excellent melding of guitars, piano, percussion (including bongos and tambourine), horns, bass and Sice's ever-smooth voice. The album bounces from the highly energetic 'Free Huey' to the mellower, 70's AM-radio tinged 'Song From The Blueroom'. 'Comb Your Hair' manages to capture the essence of the bubblegum pop that was prevalent in the 50's. 'Monuments For A Dead Century' builds from acoustic guitar and flute into shimmering guitar and synthesized vocals and is a beautiful tune. The album doesn't suffer through any inconsistencies and maintains the pop mastery of The Boo Radleys throughout. It is a piece of work the band should be proud of and should be appreciated by their fans, new and old alike. It is unfortunate they weren't as recognized as they should have been for their craft. I highly recommend their '93 album Giant Steps as it is in my opinion the finest and most complete pop music album recorded in the 90's

      5 out of 5 stars We May Never Be This Young Again!.......2002-04-17

      Anyone expecting to stare at their shoes and cry should not get this album. But if you want to hear one of the funnest, most catchiest, and just a dog-gone good album then cop this album. A far cry from "Everything's Alright Forever"; which I like very much, this album takes the great song writing from that album and throws it against feel-good rythms and beats. You'll find yourself singing and thinking about the great lyrics found throughout the whole album. This album will appeal to fans of their earlier recordings, with a few slow & soft songs that are terrific. But the up-tempo even "techno-ee" songs is what makes this album unique and great. Can't pick out any stand-out songs because literally all the songs on the albumt are great.

      5 out of 5 stars Rest In Peace to the Boo Radleys.......2000-12-14

      After 6 diverse and exciting albums the Boo Radleys caleld it a day, although Martin Carr's recently released 'Fingertip Saint sessions' discs under the name Brave Captain are worth a go. It was a fine way to go out. Rarely has an album been inspired by classic pop, Britpop, Soul, Jazz and Electronic at the same time and not sounded like a pretentious mess. Highlight in my mind is Eurostar, where singer Sice's voice gloriously peaks and flows. The title track is equally beautiful, but it's tracks like High as Monkeys and Adieu CLo-CLo which are particularly unpredictable. The way the latter shamelessly samples Curtis Mayfield is a nice touch, and Sice's voice is again on top form. One mystery is why the excellent Put Your Arms... was not on the UK release as it's a lovely retro sound. Unlike may peopel I'm not that keen on the first 2 tracks, but after that the group is on top form. Lyrically Martin Carr si one of the best, and here he digs into tobacco companies (Monuments For A Dead Century's Philip Morris section), the Millenium (Monuments, Future is Now), and everythign else imaginable. With a few good old-fashioned love songs as well. This is probably their best album, although C'Mon Kids is up there if you like an edgy sound and Giant Steps has teh great elements of this, though it seems a bit looser. An under-rated gem.
      Five/Invincible/Kingsize
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        		Five/Invincible/Kingsize
        Five
        Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Camden
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        ASIN: B00007J366
        Release Date: 2002-12-23

        Tracks:

        1. Slam Dunk Da Funk
        2. When The Lights Go Out
        3. Everybody Get Up
        4. Got The Feelin'
        5. It's The Things You Do
        6. Human (The Five Remix)
        7. Until The Time Is Through
        8. Satisfied
        9. Partyline 555-On-Line
        10. That's What You Told Me
        11. It's All Over
        12. Don't You Want It
        13. Shake
        14. Cold Sweat
        15. Straight Up Funk
        16. My Song
        17. If Ya Getting' Down
        18. Keep On Movin'
        19. Don't Wanna Let You Go
        20. We Will Rock You (With Brian May)
        21. Two Sides To Every Story
        22. You Make Me A Better Man
        23. Invincible
        24. It's Alright
        25. Serious
        26. How Do Ya Feel
        27. Everyday
        28. Mr Z
        29. Sunshine
        30. Battlestar
        31. Don't Fight It Baby
        32. Keep On Movin'
        33. If Ya Gettin' Down
        34. Keep On Movin'
        35. Don't Wanna Let You Go
        36. Everybody Get Up
        37. Got The Feelin'
        38. Let's Dance
        39. Lay All Your Lovin' On Me
        40. Rock The Party
        41. Closer To Me
        42. Hear Me Now
        43. Let's Get It On
        44. Feel The Love
        45. We're Going Out Allnight
        46. Take Your Chances On Me
        47. Something In The Air
        48. Breakdown
        49. On Top Of The World
        50. Heat
        51. All Around
        52. C'mon C'mon

        Album Details

        Three classic albums, one great box set!
        Labrador Kingsize, Vol. 2
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          		Labrador Kingsize, Vol. 2
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Labrador (Redeye)
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000697SKA
          Release Date: 2007-03-12

          Tracks:

          1. And Then She Fling Me The Truth
          2. Pulling Our Weight
          3. Syster Dyster
          4. Astronauts
          5. Call It Ours
          6. Dreams And Lies
          7. Solitude
          8. Rent A Wreck
          9. Not Today
          10. What Shall We Do Next?
          11. Daddy's Boy
          12. One Last Song About You Know What
          13. Say Yes If You Love Me
          14. December Slow
          15. Sun Always Shines On Tv
          16. Sacred Heart
          17. Everything That's You
          18. Where Damaage Isn't Already Done
          19. Sunday Morning
          20. Three Times
          21. Landmarks And Houses
          22. Fast Way (Of Making Art)
          23. There And Back Again
          24. In A Dream
          25. Md
          Kingsize Sessions
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • WHOA!
          		 Kingsize Sessions
          Teenage Frames
          Manufacturer: Star Time
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000053F80
          Release Date: 2000-11-14

          Tracks:

          1. Metropolitan World
          2. Who's Got The Action?
          3. Lemon Drop
          4. Happy Birthday
          5. High School

          Album Description

          Tired of bands claiming in MC5 influence just because they're sloppy and can't write a decent song? Tired of awful post-grunge outfits claiming the mantle of rock & roll? Tired of bands turning music into nothing but a retro schtick? So are we! So without further ado we give you the Teenage Frames--a band that rocks with grace, brags excellent songwriting, and packs it in with total glam swagger.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars WHOA!.......2005-10-10

          I never heard of this band but my buddy james told me if i didn't really super like Green day I'd dig this and he was right! I guess for every popular band like Green day and the white stripes you gotta have the one that struggles but is awesome and will soneday get their due and Teenage Frames are it! I love the whole thing-the guy's voice, the drummer-these songs are super cool, it's not too ty[ical-it kinds sounds likea record you probably should have heard but never did-I suggest this product highly for anybody who likes the real thing-say closer to the clash and cheap trick than all the newer bands out there, but not too retro-it's got it's own thing happening that i'm not sure i can totally describe-it's just cool, you gotta hear it.
          Kingsize
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            		Kingsize
            Boo Radleys
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            ASIN: B000056215
            Different Worlds
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              		Different Worlds

              Manufacturer: Kingsize Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B0007MXANA

              Product Description

              Different Worlds L.P. D.J. Stix's debut album for Kingsize Records 1. 'Reaching Out' 2. 'Different Worlds' 3. 'Everything' 4. 'More Than A Machine' 5. 'Interlude' 6. 'Changing Faces' 7. 'Shit Kickers Ball' 8. 'The Clock' 9. 'Mind Party' 10. 'The Running Man' 11. 'The Hand That Rocks' 12. 'Borderline' 13. 'Grasstown Dreams' 14. 'Bedtime Stories' 15. 'Sands Of Time'
              Kingsize Brothers
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                		Kingsize Brothers
                Velours Perfect
                Manufacturer: Zyx Records
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B000T0XEQS
                Release Date: 2007-08-28

                Tracks:

                1. Tooogether
                2. All the Way
                3. Old Pirate
                4. Sunrise Sunset
                5. God of Techno
                6. We Have Machine
                7. Melodic
                8. Indian Cowboys
                9. Aquarium
                10. Window
                11. I Want Kebab
                12. Space Planet
                13. You in Mind

                Music:

                1. Knew You Then
                2. Leathers from New York [Import]
                3. Levellers [Import]
                4. Live At The Channel 1988
                5. Live in the City of Light [Import] [Live]
                6. Live Various Years [Import] [Live]
                7. Love Drive- By
                8. Make Up the Breakdown [Import]
                9. Memories (Album)
                10. Movies About Gladiators [Explicit Lyrics]

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                Over Easy [Import]

                Schubert: Die Verschworenen

                Raw Silk

                Morales: Officium Defunctorum

                The Key [Enhanced]

                She Touched Me

                Rain on Lens

                Nourith [Import]

                Must Be Love Pt.2 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

                Tippett: Prince Charles Suite; Fantasia Concertante; etc.

                Dreamgirls (1982 Original Broadway Cast)