In the Pursuit of Leisure

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Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

In the Pursuit of Leisure, Music, Sugar Ray, Rock
In The Pursuit Of Leisure
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sugar Ray did not sell out
  • In The Pursuit Of Leisure
  • Pathetic
  • Nice cover this Sugar Ray CD,, buttt....
  • this is NOT Sugar Ray
 In The Pursuit Of Leisure
Sugar Ray
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008OWZF
Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

  1. Chasin' You Around
  2. Is She Really Going Out With Him?
  3. Heaven
  4. Bring Me the Head Of...
  5. Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)
  6. Can't Start
  7. Photograph Of You
  8. 56 Hope Rd.
  9. Whatever We Are
  10. She's Different
  11. In Through The Doggie Door
  12. Blues From A Gun

Amazon.com

While Sugar Ray have reunited with longtime producer David Kahne, after their brief romance with Don Gilmore on 2001's self-titled album, they haven't returned to their party-on roots. Kahne has added some sophisticated flourishes to their sound, which seems to weigh them down. The cinematic string intro on "Chasing You Around," is a little top heavy. The strings on "Can't Start," a simple breezy gem about lost love, are equally incongruent. While the dense soundscape Kahne creates for the "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" makes sense, adding a hip-hop back beat, jazzy piano, and background chatter gives the tune the same anthemic quality as Pink's "Get This Party Started." Mark McGrath singing seems a little too tame for the crazy mix. McGrath does a not- perfect rendition of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out with Him," and doesn't change a thing, which is unusual for the singer, who usually doesn't like to play it that safe. These bawdy Peter Pans of rock are more appealing when they summon their innate raunchy power, instead of coming off like a 2003 version of the Beach Boys with the sand washed off. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

One of the most eagerly anticipated releases of Summer 2003! The album sees the band blending a wide variety of sounds - including summery island rhythms, funky hip hop grooves, and infectious 80s-inspired melodies - into their own uniquely characteristic pop/rock cocktail. Featuring the first single 'Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)'. The CD is also enhanced with the bonus video for 'Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)'. Atlantic.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sugar Ray did not sell out.......2004-07-15

For those of you who think Sugar Ray sold out your wrong. When you've been a band for 15 yrs you begin to mature, and it shows in their music. With ITPOL they have become very versital. You get the hip hop dance sound to Mr Bartender. the bluesy rock sound of In Through the Doggie Door, the reagge sound of 56 Hope Road, to the soft scentual side of Heaven. Plus the Cover of Is She Really Going Out With Him because Sugar Ray tries to put a cover on almost every cd. Even though its already a year old I would still recommend this cd.

5 out of 5 stars In The Pursuit Of Leisure.......2004-05-11

You fans have got to be kidding. This is the best Sugar Ray stuff I have ever heard. The reason most people have a hard time with this last album is because now the band have a strong melody to every song they produce. The only problem is whenever I see them live they do not do any of their original songs from this album except Mr. Bartender (Mr. DJ). You can whistle every toon from start to finish.The melodies going on in the songs would rival the Beatles. Yes the Beatles! Hey punk is good but when you leave a song and it still stays with all day,man that is writing. .
4. Bring Me the Head Of... Led Zepplin Reference.
5. Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy) - Great opening riff.

12. Blues From A Gun Reminds me of the White ALbum.

Not a bad song on the album. I bought this cd when it first came out and it is still on my machine almost a year later. Longevity is the key for music, it holds up very well.

1 out of 5 stars Pathetic.......2004-04-11

This album is just sad.Sugar ray have always been a guilty pleasure of mine and i'v had no problem admitting I liked them...until now.This album is a big joke piriod.It lacks the maturity of the self titeld and the catchy pop rock of 14:59.Sugar ray tryed to sell out and make bubbelgum pop with this release and faid misurably.

3 out of 5 stars Nice cover this Sugar Ray CD,, buttt...........2004-03-26

first of all...,if you lay yourhands {just agrab:;{on this i.p.o.l CD} kind of a light chunky..man,}..just want to say this wek!!! is just don't put that "OK" enough effort to it,,{.the content}Lazy... But some songs is nice to listen to:>> especially.'Is She Really Going Out With Him"'and the one featuring that funny-to dead,creative..[what!}SHAGGY.whateever it is, the CD title..,"In the persuit of Leisure";so it DOES like..leisurrrre ya know!perhaps they just too "Leisureee and it is damn "lazzieee.Here'..buy if you have 50 bucks spare and YOU want to HEAR it for yourself ...just buy this impulsely lahh:; for MARk mc grath ...like"that..,,Ya right

1 out of 5 stars this is NOT Sugar Ray.......2004-02-18

this cd disgusts me. this band makes me sick. sugar ray used to be a badass punk band. go listen to lemonade and brownies and floored. that is sugar ray. this is complete and utter crap. i hope mark mcgrath is having fun and making money because he's doing it at the expense of the listener, and he's alienating his true fans. don't buy this record.
In the Pursuit of Leisure
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    		In the Pursuit of Leisure
    Sugar Ray
    Manufacturer: Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000D8RL1
    Release Date: 2003-11-10

    Tracks:

    1. Chasin' You Around
    2. Is She Really Going Out With Him?
    3. Heaven
    4. Bring Me The Head Of...
    5. Mr. Bartender
    6. Can't Start
    7. Photograph Of You
    8. 56 Hope Road
    9. Whatever We Are
    10. She's Different
    11. In Through The Doggie Door
    12. Blues From A Gun
    13. Mr. Bartender * Bonus Track*

    Album Details

    Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track
    In the Pursuit of Leisure
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		In the Pursuit of Leisure
      Sugar Ray
      Manufacturer: Wea/Atlantic
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Post GrungePost Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0000AI45N
      Release Date: 2003-07-21

      Tracks:

      1. Chasin' You Around
      2. Is She Really Going Out With Him?
      3. Heaven
      4. Bring Me the Head of...
      5. Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)
      6. Can't Start
      7. Photograph of You
      8. 56 Hope Road
      9. Whatever We Are
      10. She's Different
      11. In Through the Doggie Door
      12. Blues from a Gun
      In the Pursuit of Leisure
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		In the Pursuit of Leisure
        Sugar Ray
        Manufacturer: Wea
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        Post GrungePost Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
        Alternative RockAlternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
        RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000095YLO
        Release Date: 2003-05-28

        Album Details

        Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

        Music:

        1. Ingathering of Exiles
        2. Just a Few Things That I Ain't, Vol. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
        3. Just a Few Things That Pt. 2 [CD-single]
        4. Just Hold Still
        5. L L L L L [Explicit Lyrics]
        6. Laurell
        7. Life, Love & Worship
        8. Live at Shepperton 1980 [Import] [Live]
        9. Live N Sleazy [Import] [Live]
        10. Looking Glass Conversations

        Music

        music

        Music

        II

        MOZART: Symphony No. 41 - Ansermet - Orchestra de la Suisse Romande

        Le Dimanche Des Rameaux

        Only Country 1975-1979

        Love on the Airwaves [Import]

        Oh Say Can You Sing? Music Recordings By Major League Baseball Players

        Pequeńa Navidad [Enhanced]

        Leos Janácek: Královnicky/Ukvalská Lidová Poesie/Lidová Nokturna/Ríkadla

        Love Album/Housing Project [Import]

        Millennia

        Monument - The Soundtrack

        Lass Die Liebe Aus Dem [Import]

        Mondo 77 [CD-single] [Import]

        Home of the Blues V.1 & 2

        Slowhand