Strawberries [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese remastered reissue of the UK punk act's 1982 album packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve.

Tracks:

Fire on Babylon -- Sinead O'Connor
Never Know -- Angelique Kidjo
Life -- Queen Latifah
Island -- Heather Nova
New Thing Now -- Shawn Colvin
Angel -- Sarah McLachlan with Emmylou Harris
Down By the Sea -- Morcheeba
I Do -- Lisa Loeb
Sway -- Bic Runga
In the Ghetto -- Natalie Merchant
Miles From Our Home -- Cowboy Junkies
Meat Hook -- Tracy Bonham
Elmo -- Holly McNarland
Trampoline -- Wild Strawberries

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Customer Reviews:

VERY Eclectic.......2003-07-26

All of the performances found on this CD are good live versions of songs from good artists. I never attended the Lilith Fair when it was around so I didn't know what to expect when I checked this CD out; I picked it up soley for the names I recognized and liked (Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, etc.). After listening to this though I found that I didn't really like most of the songs. Not that they were bad songs or poorly performed but that this album's collection of artists was just too eclectic for my tastes. I'm not a rap fan at all so Queen Latifah's addition wasn't my favorite and the album wasn't stickered despite Tracy Bonham's lyrics. Because of my disappointment I have to give this 2 stars. If you went to the fair and only watched the performances from performers you liked then I'd suggest trying to check this out from your local library. If you like all or most of these artists then maybe this CD is for you.

listenable but not really worth the money.......2002-08-07

No passionate or inspired musical performances here,just a bunch of females trying to prove something and some ... female-supporting male musicians to help them.

It grows on you.......2001-02-16

I wrote a review for this CD several months ago, saying I didn't like it apart from a few songs. After that, I put the CD away. I recently brought it out again, put it in the CD player, and realized "Hey, there's some good stuff on here." I didn't like it at first. Now I love it. If you are wanting to try some Lilith Fair, my advice would be to borrow this from someone... Listen to the whole thing a few times, even if you don't like it the first time. For some odd reason, it just grows on you till you are playing it nonstop.

The Best "Sampler".......2000-12-14

This is my favorite CD of 2000. If you like female vocalists (Sarah) this is a must have. Worth it just for Bic Runga's "Sway" not to mention all the other great songs.

Nice.......2000-10-26

To be honest, I wouldn't have gotten this CD if it wasn't for 'Angel' and 'I Do,' the only songs on here that I have heard. I was introduced to some more Natalie Merchant, which was nice. This version of 'Angel' is wonderful. I love the extra piano parts. Personally, I think Sarah doesn't need anyone to sing with her, and (don't jump on me for saying this) I think it would have been better without Emmylou. But it is great. 'I Do' is even better live. The only other song on here that I really liked was 'In the Ghetto,' but I do want to get the other Lilith Fair CDs just so I can hear some other Sarah McLachlan songs live. Okay, sorry for rambling: the bottom line is that most of the songs on here are not very much like Sarah McLachlan, so if you are, like me, a Sarah fan that just wanted to check out some other female singers in that genre... I wouldn't recommend Lilith Fair Vol. 2.

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The last good damned album with the Captain.
the Damned best...
soooo goood
pretty good
The Damned's most balanced chapter gets restored

Strawberries
The Damned
Manufacturer: Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007Y09KK
Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

Ignite
Generals
Stranger On The Town
Dozien Girls
The Dog
Gun Fury (Of Riot Forces)
Pleasure And The Pain
The Missing Link
Life Goes On
Bad Time For Bonzo
Under The Floor Again
Don't Bother Me
Lovely Money (extended)
I Think I'm Wonderful
Take That
Mine's A Large One Landlord
Torture Me
Disguise
Rat vs The Omni
Citadel Zombies
Bimbo Jingle

Album Description

· Classic Bronze album from 1982, expanded with 8 bonus tracks (including the single - Lovely Money) · Sleevenotes by Kieron Tyler features an exclusive interview with Rat Scabies · Release fully supported by the band · The inferior version will be put on order hold and deleted once the transition is complete

Customer Reviews:

The last good damned album with the Captain........2007-03-21

After this it was pretty much downhill for the damned with Captain Sensible leaving for a very brief successful solo career. But Strawberries remains a very good record that took the eperimentation of the black album abit further on tracks like Under the floor again and life goes on- both haunting and moody rock numbers with pronounced basslines ala New Order. Here the damned showed their love of 60's pyschedelia with very british backing vocals crisp guitar lines and the crooning of deepvoiced Vanian. There still was some of the old punk damned left- especially on the opener Ignite which sounds like something from Machine gun ettiquette. On Stranger on the town theres a motown beat and horn section and this showcased the damneds improved songwriting skills and search for something beyond punk. THeres energy and hooks there just less obvious. The songs are longer and have alot of backing instruments- especially the organ which the damned have always used to good effect. This is one of their more diverse records and sits well with the Black album in feel and style. For 1982 this a very good record from one of the more original bands of the past 30 years. I have the original cd without the bonus material which i prefer because the extra tracks take away the vibe of the original album. The bonus stuff is always interesting and sometimes very good but loses steam and drags it down. If you can find the original big beat releases or the reissues of the damned with just the original tracks i recommend you pick up DAMNED DAMNED DAMNED- MGE- BLACK ALBUM AND STRAWBERRIES.

the Damned best..........2007-01-06

Strawberries saw a level of maturity that was actually kind of surprising, and something that they couldn't match after. Songs like "Dozen Girls" or "Bad Time for Bonzo" rock hard, and are among my favorite songs ever. They also showed that they could quiet down with "Don't Bother Me." The bonus tracks are okay, not great but not bad. I miss the strawberry scented lyric sheet of the original release, though.

soooo goood.......2006-07-06

The very first Damned album I ever heard back in the early 80s and it was definitely my least favorite after hearing damned damned damned,machine gun etiquette,and the black album but after all these years, I pop it in and its has to be one of the best records ever!!!essential,period!!!!!Late,Junior

pretty good.......2006-03-28

This record does not live up to the hype. A bit too ambitious, it falls flat. A few catchy hooks and interesting arrangements save it from oblivion.

The Damned's most balanced chapter gets restored.......2005-07-03

Well it's not been a very long since the "Strawberries" remaster was released, but this time it gets the packaging it deserves. Not only the original LP artwork has been restored but you also get the integral of the corresponding b-sides. Althought not as much as you might think since "Rat vs The Omni", "Citadel Zombies" and the Bimbo Jingle were originally just one track on the "Generals" single. And also if I may make a minor complaint... Their is typo in the track listing. I won't commit the offence of telling you what it is.
Anyway, enough moaning... It's nice to finally hear "The Missing Link" in its own induvidual track because it is such a beautiful piece of music.
Moving on to the album, it was the Damned's most sophisticated recording at that point. It had a well balanced mix of punk, rock, new wave, goth and also had an industrial sound to it. It was the last one with Captain Sensible before he left for a very long time but it was also the first to feature Roman Jugg who latter became a full time member of the band.
I suppose their best effort on this album is "The Dog" which is rather a forecast of the sound they were going to adopt ("Phantasmagoria" and "Anything"). "Ignite" is the ultimate hit on the album and is a crowd favorite.
So here it is... The Damned's finest in all it's glory and splendour. Get it now.

A Basket of Wild Strawberries: A Selection of Keyboard Works by Jean-Philippe Rameau

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Mon dieu!
Brilliant.
outstanding
Barto illuminates Rameau; a brilliant conception, startling results.

A Basket of Wild Strawberries: A Selection of Keyboard Works by Jean-Philippe Rameau

Manufacturer: Ondine
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

Prelude
Allemande
Sarabandes
Gavotte
Gigue En Rondeau
Gigue En Rondeau
Le Rappel Des Oiseaux
Riguadons
Musette En Rondeau
Tambourin
La Villageoise
Les Tendres Plaintes
Les Niais De Sologne
Les Soupirs
La Joyeuse
Allemande
Les Trois Mains
Sarabande
Fanfarinette
La Triomphante
Gavotte & Six Doubles

Customer Reviews:

Mon dieu!.......2007-06-12

This is easily the worst playing of baroque music on the piano I have ever heard. Granted I am a harpsichordist and early music freak, but I am very open to performers like Perahia and Gould who understand what baroque is about. I started to say that Rameau is not Chopin, but this kind of thoroughly self-indulgent playing would be terrible for Chopin too.

Brilliant........2007-06-11

"Brilliant" is the most fitting word for this recording. the interpretation, the performance, the recording... brilliant. If you are into Baroque music, this is surely a must-have. Although Rameau really isn't baroque in essence. His style's closer to Chopin and even, at times, Debussy. A romantic impressionist in the 1700's, what a miracle!

outstanding.......2006-07-26

an absolutely outstanding interpretation of Rameau's pieces, full of poetry and inspiration - a CD I never tire of listening. it is the nearest to the 'spoken word' I have ever come across in musical interpretation and i am sure that somewhere in my mind, i have been enriched with countless stories and poems encoded in this playing. i don't know if Rameau would have approved of these very free interpretations... having said that, i am wondering if Rameau has returned as Barto to re-tell his experiences and visions in a modern way...

Barto illuminates Rameau; a brilliant conception, startling results........2006-07-08

There have be only a handful of Rameau collections re-worked for the piano. Of these, Marcelle Meyer's was the pioneer effort, and while fluid and elegant it does not stray far from the original conception for harpsichord. It's rhythms are regular, the trilling consistent and ornamental, the light touch idiomatically French. Robert Casadesus's recordings are also light in touch, but with more pedal creating a pastel of sound. (His "Le Rappel des Oiseaux" is ridiculously fast-- the piece has always been a virtuoso miniature going back to Edouard Risler in the earliest days of recording.) Other great pianists have tackled Rameau on the instrument with a piece here and there, including Wild (marchlike Lisztian swagger everywhere), Gilels (just as much technique, not so much bombast) and Cziffra (the iconoclast treats his Rameau quite respectfully, almost as a planned paradox). After Meyer's forties' recordings you had to wait many decades for really sizable collections to be recorded by anyone. I have not heard Constantin Lifschitz's live recording, but Mordechai Shehori's contains both impeccable playing and the carefully balanced dynamics. Then, there is Tzimon Barto, and this, his amazing, perhaps landmark recording.

It is special in so many ways; for those new to classical music or to the casual listener, these pieces will certainly blend into the surroundings and enrich it. Apparently, from the Chardin still-life on the front cover of the CD and the simple metaphor of its title, that was one intent of the Ondine collection. Yet while the recording creates a rich aural landscape and can be appreciated as many past transcriptions of Rameau melodies have when played by a variety of instruments and ensembles, it's clear that that was not the intention of Tzimon Barto. In fact, for any listener to approach on such a casual level this transference and actual transcendence of Rameau's harpsichord pieces is to give both the composer and his interpreter a two-dimensional hearing that would be devastating in its lack of perception. In fact, even for the untrained ear, I believe that kind of approach will be impossible. They will not be able to stop at merely appreciating the cursory beauty of Barto's piano on tunes that have heretofore been adapted only for their surface lustre.The Barto recording goes much, much deeper, and whether one is immediately aware or not, he will travel with it into that next, extraordinary dimension.

Rameau's keyboard music has always lent itself to "programming" via the occasional sound effects (tied just too ineffably to the titles of some pieces) and of course, the attractive, even gorgeous melodies. Interpretations on other instruments have usually opted to "propel" this music, partly because as written for harpsichord, lines must be strung together in a quick. momentum-laden pattern that comes from the lack of legato and percussive stops inherent in the construction of the parent instrument. But this does not have to be the way on the piano, and one might surmise that if the "romantic" Rameau had had his druthers, he'd have created legato lines and taken full advantage of capabilities of the as-yet-uninvented instrument, perhaps even more than Bach would have. Barto sees this; and after much study, on this recording, he acts.

Barto is more concerned with harmonic underpinnings than his colleagues, and with the exception of Shehori and Gilels who also seem to have been working along these lines, raises the left hand and its harmonics in line with the melodies of the right, in many instances superseding the melodies and creating the aforementioned "third dimension" in this music. Having always been blessed with one of the best left hands in modern pianism, Barto creates amazing levels of color in the music, and often the left and right hand are in a dialogue synonymous with operatic duets. As a master composer of opera, Rameau would have appreciated the aria-like architecture Barto creates in these pieces, and to having his lines not just played, but sung. Further, the pianist isolates tone colorations within the harmonies that no other pianist has ever pulled from this music. In some pieces it seems as if Barto picks out some speckled stone and with a hammer, taps it, and out comes flashes of boreal light Rameau saw himself as he was committing these pieces to paper. But does Barto go too far? This is subjective of course, but here are some examples of why I say he hasn't, and why the results are so spectacular.

Early on in the "Prelude" and the first "Allemande, "it's clear Barto has his own (and he is sure, Rameau's) sound world in mind. He has read Rameau's writings extensively, and spent countless hours not only with his Livres for harpsichord, but with Rameau's many operas. The rhythms he finds are held, varied, and the dynamics (an impossibility on the harpsichord) are plumbed in multiples of ten, often changing even within a measure; it all seems to follow an archetypal romantic's changing mood, or to be more physical, to follow living breath. Now about this time, Baroque "experts" out there might be choking on a scone, but so be it. You get the idea in this closely miked recording that Barto, the exchange of air audible, is channeling Rameau, assuming the aspect of his spirit that was limited only by the vagaries time, place, and available instrument.

Barto is not alone in allowing the "romantic" side of Rameau to come to the fore. There are some lines of Casadesus' "Gavotte" that sound like Schumann to me, and in his own portraiture, though much deeper, Barto follows suit. For those who really like program music, yes, Barto's birds in "Le Rappel des Oiseaux" really sound like birds, and with his rhythmic divergences sound more like birds than anyone else's save Gilels, who differs with Barto here only in that his left hand accents are heavier. (Actually these pieces when played on a metallic-sounding harpsischord or by any of the early virtuosos of piano (i.e. played too fast), acquit themselves more like the final attack of Alfred Hitchcock's Birds than anything remotely pastoral or pleasant!) But for sheer musicality within this well-known piece, Barto and Gilels share ownership hands down.

The "Musette en Rondeau," where the feel of a pipes-like-drone emanates from Barto's left hand and frames the melody, sounds nothing like most earlier renditions. Shehori alone is with him on this; the music, so pretty on the surface, now becomes fathomless. Barto distinguishes himself from Shehori in his use of ritards in "Tambourin"--rather than ornament the piece, Barto de-ornaments with space, stripping off the courtly glaze to reach a folksong pentimento beneath.

In "Les Niais de Sologne," which for me is one of the great miniatures in all of classical music (and should be an encore staple of the literature) Barto turns "program music" on its ear. These acrobats play for keeps, and their dance rhythms are provocative, daring, even comedic. The last note of this piece as executed by Barto is the most apropos (and funniest) ending I've heard since Horowitz finished off Moszkowski's"Etincelles." Just perfect.

And then there is "Les Soupirs." It is here that Barto's detractors will no doubt feast as Barto's intent is to parse the overtones of this piece in as cogent an assaying of the power of harmony and pathos as you will find in Rameau. Barto draws a parallel to the slow movements of Bruckner, and a visit to his symphonies grants one this understanding. The music is not driven, it hovers, like mist on grass, like despair on the lost soul. Barto uncovers colors here no one would have otherwise attempted, and in fact, no other version of "Soupirs" in any way mirrors. This is the Barto who took Schumann's Kriesleriana to over forty minutes, and while the success of that treatment can be debated against the likes of Hofmann's or even the deliberate Horowitz, in "Soupirs," no comparison is possible. You must take this, Barto's transcendent leap of heart and mind on its own merits, or leave it alone. For me, when I want to think, perhaps cry, then hope, I would think of the Bruckner allusions, of Mahler's Adiagetto from Symphony No. 5, Chopins B-flat minor Nocturne, several preludes of Bach, or this.

The long "Allemande" from the Nouvelle Suites is another sure-fire concert item for any incisive pianist to master, as Barto already has. (Likewise the Gavotte and Six Doubles that closes the collection. Barto is selective with his rubato there and elsewhere, not afraid to use it when necessary, but also not afraid to put it away.) It is my hope that this CD will be heard by enough people so that both audience and artist revisits Rameau, as I did with this recording. By all means, buy the Meyer versions of these pieces as you can, and definitely the Shehori, because you will delight in the differences extant. That capacity of contrast can shed a welcome light on the actual depth of these pieces, and demonstrate that there is room for broad intellectual and emotional interpretation of this master, not the mere "adaptation" of Rameau to new instruments, whether it be a string trio or Bob James' electric piano.

As Horowitz opened up the world to Scarlatti on the Steinway and Clementi to everyone, so I think can this collection of Tzimon Barto point the way toward full understanding and illumination of an all-too-neglected keyboard composer, one unjustly confined to the Baroque salon, and also to a daring interpreter so often brilliant in his risks, regardless of the period.

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Forgive me,Paul
Rings a bell
A Secret Pleasure, Secret No More
Another side of Paul McCartney.

Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest
The Fireman
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002TMR
Release Date: 1994-02-22

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Transpiritual Stomp
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Customer Reviews:

Forgive me,Paul.......2007-07-13

Yes, please accept my apologies for dissing you in the past.
I have read over the years of your avant-garde music and love of Stockhausen,etc. You were also involved early on w/ underground press.
I was of the mistaken opinion that your pal JL was the man in regards to musical experimentation.
I couldn't have been more WRONG!
Lennon was a hack compared to you.(Except for REvolution 9).
This CD plus "Rushes" are absolutely awesome,as Chris FArley might put it.
I really don't care for this type of music that much,but on these CD's your musical genius carries the day. Melody is the key. If you can't write a simple beautiful melody,yoou might as well forget it.
Paul,you are a gift to the ears.
This CD and "Rushes" deserve much more exposure. It is great music.
Thanks,Fireman.

Rings a bell.......2007-04-26

I love this record. During Paul's 1993 USA tour he used this music as prelude. Great memories setting up for the show. Just love it!!

A Secret Pleasure, Secret No More.......2003-11-15

For the longest time I delighted in playing this for people who ordinarily would turn up their noses at Paul McCartney, never letting on that they were actually listening to and enjoying ol' Mr. Silly Love Songs himself. Partnering with Youth from Killing Joke, and calling the project The Fireman, Paul stitches together a fantastic trance album based primarily on outtakes from his 'Off The Ground' album (and, if you listen closely, also including segments from the spoken-word tracks on Wings' final album 'Back To The Egg'). The Fireman's follow-up (Rushes) definitely lived up to StrawberriesOceanShipsForest, so hopefully that means this type of experimentation will be a continuing sideline for Macca (along with the classical albums). Nicely done...

Another side of Paul McCartney........2003-07-12

"Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest" is the first of two albums which Paul McCartney released under the pseudonym The Fireman. Essentially, it is a collaboration between McCartney and a musician/remixer/engineer who simply calls himself Youth. The fruits of this album came about during a remix session for what was then Paul's latest album "Off The Ground". Instead of properly remixing that album's title track, Youth and McCartney created something entirely different. Upon listening to this CD, you would be hard-pressed to think that this music was done by McCartney. It sounds like nothing he has done before. Also, apart from the song titles and publishing credits, there is no other liner notes in the CD cover. McCartney was definitely undercover on this one.
Musically, the album is quite interesting and trance-inducing. It contains nine lengthy variations on a single theme set to a moderately paced drum rhythm. This is a far cry from "Silly Love Songs" or "Band on The Run". However, once you get used to the strange sounds and plodding rhythms, this CD can become an excellent piece of background music. It's simplistic and stays out of the way. This album is very much in the same style as modern composer Steve Reich especially with his composition entitled "Drumming". Both feature the same idea of trance-like rhythms with uncompilcated melodic and harmonic patterns.
All in all, The Fireman McCartney's "Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest" is an excellent CD. It's also now extremely rare, out-of-print and very expensive. However, if you're a Paul McCartney collector, this CD is a must. I will not reveal in this review how much I paid for this CD but I will reveal that it was very much worth it.

The King's Noyse, dir. David Douglass: Royal Delight: 17th Century Ballads & Dances

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The King's Noyse, dir. David Douglass: Royal Delight: 17th Century Ballads & Dances

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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Release Date: 2005-09-13

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Strawberries And Cream
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Nottingham Ale

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Symbolism is the lyrics of songwriter Ken Harrison
Canadian, eh!
why didn't i hear of them sooner?
Bjork gone Canada
a Favorite CD in my Collection

Heroine
Wild Strawberries
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
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Release Date: 1996-04-02

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Careful
Heroine
Fall
Invitation
On My Own
Debutante
Aisle C
Fine
Everything That Rises
Give It Up
Everybody Loves You When Your Dead

Customer Reviews:

Symbolism is the lyrics of songwriter Ken Harrison.......2002-07-12

I picked up this album because I was making a point of having all of the current CDs by all of the artists I heard at all three of the Lilith Fairs I attended. This might explain Canadian couple Ken and Roberta Harrison are supported by Sarah McLachlan, Ashwin Sood, and Brian Minato on various tracks on this 1995 album. Ken Harrison might have been the most prominent male performer in the three-year history of Lilith Fair, but the really interesting thing is that he wrote the words and music. The lyrics clearly reflect a woman's perspective and there is a lot of bitterness involved in most of these songs. "I Dont' Want to Think About It" and "Heroine" are the two best known tracks. The former is about an abusive relationship and the latter is about a failed relationship, with the album's most evocative lyrics:

I played the fool
I played the drowning man
I will play your heroine
I know the rules
You wrote them on my veins
I will play your heroine

Ultimately the lyrics are more captivating that the music and although they are far from poetic there is a heavy-handed sense of symbolism that is impossible to ignore. Just check out the lyrics of "Everybody Loves You When You're Dead," which is actually one of the more upbeat songs on the album. This is one of those albums where you simply have to pay attention to the words.

Canadian, eh!.......2001-02-10

An excellent album from Canadian couple Ken and Roberta Harrison. Roberta's voice is very dreamy in the Margot Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) style. Ken plays a variety of instruments on this album, including piano, organ, and guitars, plus he wrote all the songs. On the first 2 tracks Sarah McLachlan plays guitars, and on various tracks Ashwin Sood (Sarah's husband) plays the drums and other instruments. This is a dreamy album...synth rock/pop at its best. The booklet contains all lyrics.

why didn't i hear of them sooner?.......2000-03-07

the first time i heard of the wild strawberries was when i heard the song 'i don't want to think about it' on the foxfire soundtrack. it was a great song, so i decided to get the cd, hoping there were a few other good songs on the album. heroine turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. i found that as much as i loved the first track, it was way down on my list of favorites from the cd. heroine is one of those rare cds that i can listen to without wanting to skip a single track. the title track is great, and the true gem on this cd is the haunting 'everybody loves you when you're dead' which keeps you thinking long after you've finished listening to the cd. combined, the richness of the music, the poetic lyrics, and her beautiful accent make this a must have for any collection... i'd bet that long after i've sold my other cds from the time period, i'll still be listening to heroine.

Bjork gone Canada.......1999-12-14

Both this album and Quiver are excellent. The instrumention, sound and mix are something like Bjork - modern, clever, sophisticated - but where Bjork would go operatic, the Wild Strawberries have gone '60s black-girl electro-pop. A lot of quirky character in the music and a lot of fun. A truly great electro-pop band.

a Favorite CD in my Collection.......1999-01-23

Saw the Wild Strawberries at Lilith Fair in Vanc,BC last August 98. Although I was not familiar with the band-I loved their performance and their music was so unique and melodious. The lyrics are great. Any friend I've lent the CD to buys their own because it becomes one of their faves too.Favorite song: "Heroine" but all the songs are great!

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Wow! Great cd!
Wild Strawberries Twist
SELMER REVIEW
Suprisingly Good!

Twist
Wild Strawberries
Manufacturer: Universal/Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000549XV
Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

Lucky Day
Bungalow
Jaded
Wish
Somersault
Love Song 3000
Wake
Twist
All I Want
Popsicle
Thousand Kisses
I Know You're Gonna Break My Heart
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Tainted Love
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Wrong To Let You Go

Customer Reviews:

Wow! Great cd!.......2006-06-04

I recently rediscovered this album in my closet and pulled it out, dusted it off, and played. I can't believe that I slept on this one for so long! It is a great album! I remember picking it up in late 2000 when it came out. The songs are catchy and will have you hitting the repeat button. One song that definately stands out right away is "Wish", it has a fun chorus that will have you singing along! There are some ballads that are really good like "Wrong To Let You Go", "I Know You're Going To Break My Heart". The songs are very pop, with a bit of alternative, and some electronica thrown in for good measure. The lead singer, Roberta Carter Harrison, has a voice that is beautiful and distinct and captivating. Other highlights include "Lucky Day", "Wake", "Twist", "All I want", "Jaded", and more. Check it out! They are a great group worth listening to!

Wild Strawberries Twist.......2001-09-24

They've done it again. With each album, Wild Strawberries push the boundaries of their music even further, making it new and interesting for the listener. TWIST is no exception. TWIST is filled with great songs that continue to show the bands growth as musicians and artists. Roberta's voice is as beautiful as ever. What a surprise to find one of the bonus songs is a cover of the 80's hit Tainted Love! Songs like I Know You're Going To Break My Heart and Wrong To Let You Go (the other bonus track) are very sorrowful and sad at times, but they are so beautiful. Somersault, Thousand Kisses, Lucky Day, Wish, and pretty much any song on the album show an artistic growth in the band, and a wonderful sound. This is an excellent album, give it a try if you haven't heard of them, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

SELMER REVIEW.......2001-02-03

I first heard of Wild Strawberries while reading a review of their first album, 'Heroine'. The review compared them to Portishead. I bought the album and was sorely disappointed to find that they sounded nothing like the Bristol trip-hop outfit. In time, I pulled it out again and was surprised to find that I really liked it. The vocals were great and really got under my skin. Their third album, 'Quiver', is even better. Their new (so far import-only) album 'Twist' is their best. With each album, the songwriting has gotten stronger. 'Twist' is no exception. Songs like 'A Thousand Kisses', 'Jaded' and 'Love Song 2000' are the best that the group has written so far. The capper though, is the second bonus track, 'Wrong to let you go'. Featured last year on 'ATB''S last album in a radically different, danceable version, this track is a standout. This album may not be the career breakthrough that the group needs to get some airplay, but it deserves to be. Similar Groups: Sarah Mclachlan, Dido, Garbage, Transister.

Suprisingly Good!.......2000-11-28

I bought this CD after hearing a couple of their tunes. This album is solid pop mixed with some techno. It' sounds great and they do have a lot of great songs like "Lucky Day", "Wish" which was their first single of their album, "Twist", "Popsicle" and "Bungalow". What i mean by the techno part is the disc scratching. This adds a lot of power to there songs and provides solid melodies accompagnied by good lyrics. Why would i give it a 3 then, you might ask? Well Pop is not the Kind of Music "I" Appreciate the Most, but like to listen to once in a while, and when comparing pop to rock or Alternative Music it ain't standing a chance. Well thats my opinion. People who like Pop would Rate this album higher at least a 4, that's wat my friend would give it! Well I consider a 3 Star Album GOOD! so check it out!

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Psychedelic Bubble Gum
Great collection- great music- ??? singing!!
VERY GOOD!
Turn on the lava lamp and enjoy rainy day mushroom pillows
DESERVES 5 STARS BUT FIRST (I&P) EFFORT BEST

Strawberries Mean Love
Strawberry Alarm Clock
Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000004E3
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

Incense And Peppermints
Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow
Sit With The Guru
Tomorrow
Black Butter - Present
Love Me Again
Pretty Song From 'Psych-Out'
The World's On Fire
Birds In My Tree
The Birdman Of Alkatrash
Small Package
They Saw The Fat One Comming
Strawberries Mean Love
Desiree
Barefoot In Baltimore
Paxton's Back Street Carnival
Hummin' Happy
Sea Shell
(You Put Me On) Stand By
I Climbed The Mountain
Three

Product Description

1. Incense And Peppermints
2. Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow
3. Sit With The Guru
4. Tomorrow
5. Black Butter-Present
6. Love Me Again
7. Pretty Song From Psych-Out
8. World's On Fire, The
9. Birds In My Tree
10. Birdman Of Alkatrash, The
11. Small Package
12. They Saw The Fat One Coming
13. Strawberries Mean Love
14. Desiree
15. Barefoot In Baltimore - (bonus track)
16. Paxton's Back Street Carnival - (bonus track)
17. Hummin' Happy - (bonus track)
18. Sea Shell - (bonus track)
19. Stand By, (You Put Me On) - (bonus track)
20. I Climbed The Mountain - (bonus track)
21. Three

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Psychedelic Bubble Gum.......2007-05-16

Don't be turned off by the term bubble gum. This is first class bubble gum. The music is at times enchanting and hypnotic. The harmonies are beautifully intertwined into a sweet brew of sound. Many people including myself don't know a lot about the Strawberry Alarm Clock, except for "Incense and Peppermints". This is the best collection out there of theirs' and the first rate liner notes will fill you in on this groups' history. Check out their web site too. Too bad most of their work is out of print. Maybe someone like Rhino will put some of these things back in print. These guys deserve credit for making some fine music.

Great collection- great music- ??? singing!!.......2007-05-03

This SAC cd is the way to go- a great collection spanning their career with most of the highlights from their prime moments. Really interesting arrangments- perhaps some of the most accessible pyschedelic stuff from the sixties. The only downfall of this band is they never had strong vocalists- they get by on the skin of their teeth and with better vocalist/vocalists the material would even be more memorable but all in all theres a charm in the imperfection. Known mostly for "incense" the SAC were more than one hit. These songs showcase a solid experimental band with a grasp of nabbing the best of the sixties and using it their songwriting. Plus they were the house band in the cult classic Beyond the Valley of the Dolls and wrote a song and performed in Jack Nicholsons "Pysche-Out". Sixties flowerpop at its best!

VERY GOOD!.......2007-02-04

It's quite some wonder why this band didn't hit super-stardom...they did, but they didn't, don't know band's history...SAC was able to hit big with "i&p" and "barefoot in baltimore", those songs having two very different sounds, band more versatile than i ever thought back then, actually never knew until this cd that "barefoot" was by them...one thing, and it turns out to be a good thing, you will find many of the songs on this cd are very reminiscent of the songs found in late 60's/early 70's B movies centering around teens and drugs, at least SAC-'esque ...unique sound, unique band...xtremely pleased with this purchase, may even explore them more...thank-you!

Turn on the lava lamp and enjoy rainy day mushroom pillows.......2002-09-25

Well, perhaps the Strawberry Alarm Clock could have been one of the greatest of the 60s vanguard bands, but for the lack of charismatic lead singer. That is why the band's big hit, "Incense and Peppermints" became the hit that it was, because someone other than the regular band members sang the lead. In fact, the singer was just a friend of the band's hanging out in the studio when the song was recorded. "Incense and Peppermints" was put on the B side of a garage punk single "Birdman of Alkatrash," soon to be discovered by a DJ with a good ear, and the rest is history. It is truly one of the grooviest of the groovy hits of the 60s. (But yay all these years later, you have to dig "Birdman" too!)

Still, many of these tunes are simply classic of the times, and showcase the excellent musicianship that was the hallmark of the Strawberry Alarm Clock. The Clock really does capture the hallucinogenic mushroom moments better than any band of the late 60s. Check out "Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow" for instance. One can laugh at the lyrics, but I think it was meant to be tongue in cheek all along (just like the magic mushroom that inspired it). "The World's On Fire" is a fantastic improvisational vehicle and is TOTALLY psychedelic, and when guitarist Ed King chimes in, you know you are listening to something special. "Tomorrow" has a classic 60s pop feel to it, yet like most of the Clock's songs, one can imagine the trippy and dark underpinnings of a drug-induced influence. The darkest song is "Black Butter," which has a subversive and paranoid feel to it, hard to know what exactly it's about, but heroin does come to mind.

The Strawberry Alarm Clock seems to me to be a cross between the psychedelic influences of San Francisco rock, and the breezy pop feel of the L.A. scene that spawned Love and the Beach Boys. No surprise then, that the Clock hailed from between the two factions in Santa Barbara. Surely the Beach Boys, Love and the Airplane must have perceived the Clock as musical peers, for truly, they did have a lot going for them. I can only imagine what heights this band could have risen to had they had a stand-out lead singer.

And like the era that inspired it, ...

DESERVES 5 STARS BUT FIRST (I&P) EFFORT BEST.......2002-02-24

This is great stuff! I fell in love with the original INCENSE AND PEPPERMINTS album that a friend of mine happily picked up in a music store in Amsterdam. I have great memories of listening to that record over and over during the 80s. The song that stood out was "The World is On Fire" which is included in this collection! Several other songs worth hearing from that album are in this collection as well and give the listener a good taste of what this group's first album (cd if you can find it) was all about and why it is worth hunting down. What is included in this gathering of tunes doesn't measure up except for a few such as "Barefoot in Baltimore," "Sit With The Guru" and (my favorite) "Pretty Song From Psych-Out" which I haven't heard since I rented the video back in the 80's. That is truly a beautiful song! Other nice surprises are "You Put Me On Standby"
and "Small Package," but it is obvious the "magic" of the group's sound had diminished and they sound more like a rock group trying to produce a hit rather than the pretty-sounding, experimental "American answer to the Beatles" that I believe they at least for a short time really were. I know "Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow," "Strawberries Mean Love," and "Incense & Peppermints" (Not to mention "Sit With the Guru!") sound awfully silly, but those happen to be GREAT songs. If the music of today had that type of charm I would forget all about STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK, but to me they were definitely underrated and measure up with some of the best groups of the sixties and are better than almost every group playing today. If nothing else this collection gives a wide range of their music capabilities and will hopefully break the "one hit wonder" title unfairly put upon them.

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What expected and more
They're back!

Deformative Years
Wild Strawberries
Manufacturer: Maple
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007WW2HA
Release Date: 2005-04-18

Tracks:

Waiting for the Future
No Way to Break My Heart
Bitter
Drink You Down
I Don't Want to Stop
Your Love (All They Need)
Puddlegum
Nothing to Hide
When the Fever Breaks
Kiss the Enemy
You Never Really Know

Album Details

This Time around the Wild Strawberries Decided to Move their Studio to a Converted Church Near Stratford, Ontario. The Resulting Deformative Years Heralds a Return to the Strawberries Diy Esthetic. This Record was Produced and Mixed Themselves Without Any Outside Producers Or Mixers.

Customer Reviews:

What expected and more.......2006-08-07

What can I say, it took me a couple of goes to dig into the cd, but now I am hooked on it as I knew I would be. It's classic Wild Strawberries. If you like them, you will like this one.

They're back!.......2005-06-24

The Wild Strawberries are back, and what a comeback CD this is!
Fresh from a sojourn in Europe (I hear they are very big in Germany), the Strawberries pick up right where they left off with their 2000 album, Twist. This time, however, Roberta and Ken Harrison have added the driving beats and basslines of Quiver, their 1998 disc, creating an unequalled fusion of alt-pop sensibilities. And while Quiver may have been short on catchy singles (the fantastic "Concha Y Toro" excepted), Deformative Years is loaded with them.

The CD starts with "Waiting For The Future", a mellow slow groove that sets the atmosphere perfectly. "Waiting" ends with a fantastic drum solo that segues into the pounding bass and electronic ambience of "No Way To Break My Heart". By the time Roberta sings "I can check out any time I like...", you can't. The album already has you hooked.

The fourth track, "Drink You Down", is a stellar single which must - just must - be released to radio. "Nothing To Hide", "Bitter", "When The Fever Breaks", and "Your Love (All They Need)" are other standout cuts. The only real disappointment on Deformative Years is the awkward "Puddlegum" (but this is a minor flaw).

While the Wild Strawberries are not touring (so far), if this album is indicative of the kind of work they will be producing from now on, we fans are in for a series of treats. Seeing them live would only be icing on the cake.

Five stars!

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WOW!
most moving record i've heard in a while
Excellent Music from and Excellent Band
Underrated Talent
i like wild strawberries

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Wild Strawberries
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000005DCG
Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

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Minions
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Speak Of The Devil
Pretty Lip
I Guess I'm Amused
Mirror Mirror
Concha Y Toro
You Could Be So Cold
32
Not Going To Cry

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......2004-12-26

One of my favourite albums of all time! I first heard 'trampoline' while listening to much music in grade eight, six years ago when there was more than reality tv and pop music like Brittney Spears and Missy Elliot-when music with flavour and unique sound was represented. It remains one of my favourite albums. Wild Strawberries have always produced a magical sound that resounds in my heart and mind so often that I am brought to listen to their music at quite regular intervals. Their newer works are completely different, but deserve the same amount of respect, attention, and admiration. This group is shockingly versatile. I recommend this cd to anyone who needs a nice breather from the same ol', same ol' music that is heard on the radio and tv. It has some interesting electronic sounds but each song is different and it is not electronica. At the same time, more shocking, is the captivating voice of the singer. You will not regret this purchase!

most moving record i've heard in a while.......2001-10-27

i first heard wild strawberries on a dmx channel on my cable tv. the song was "trampoline" and i was immediately blown away. after a time of indecision i took the plunge and bought the disc. "quiver" is very smart lyrically, and the music is one of the best brands of alt/rock/electronica i've heard in recent years. please don't remain on the sidelines concerning this disc. it is great music that will instantly move you.

Excellent Music from and Excellent Band.......2001-09-24

QUIVER is Wild Strawberries, a Canadian band, their first album since 1996's HEROINE which propelled the hits Heroine and I Don't Want To Think About It. They get better with each album, and I have to say QUIVER is definately my favorite. There's definately a mood on the album, and it is perfectly conveyed through Roberta Carter's unique voice. Once again there are a variety of musicians added to the mix, but its done well, its done right. Some highlights from the album include 32, Trampoline, Gotta Go, Minions, I Guess I'm Amused and You Could Be So Cold, although they are all excellent songs. Give Wild Strawberries a try, they are in a way like Bjork in some ways, also very Portishead like, but they are original in their own sense, there is no one else like them. Give QUIVER a try!!

Underrated Talent.......2001-09-19

The Canadian band Wild Strawberries is one of the most underrated groups around. Their music is simply irresistible. The group consists of Roberta Carter Harrison who does vocals, and Ken Harrison who is behind the synthesizers, Ashwin Sood on drums percussion and background vocals, Brian Minato who is on bass electric and acoustic guitars, Sean Ashby who is one electric and acoustic guitars, Paul Brennan & Chris Lamont (drums on different songs on this album), Sean Kelly on acoustic on some songs, Craig McConnell on acetone on some songs and Enuice Harrison on piano one some songs.

Just by listing those musicians tells you abit about the band. They like to switch it up a bit and keep the music fresh with lots of musicians. Their sound is very original, and powered by Roberta's beautiful voice which is simply breathtaking. The music on QUIVER is that of a type of electronica, while remaining a bit alternative at the same time. The synthesizers add nicely to the mix.

The highlights on the album are Trampoline, You Could Be So Cold, 32, Not Going To Cry, Pretty Lip and more. If you are keen on music that is a bit experimental and original, give this Canadian band a try. They remind me of Bjork actually quite a bit, as pointed out by one of the reviewers. QUIVER is an excellent album, and Wild Strawberries are a great band, give this one a try and see what I mean, you won't regret it.

i like wild strawberries.......2001-07-28

this is by far wild strawberries most experimental album. this is also their best album. theres just something about roberta carter's voice, possibly the accent, that lulls u in and keeps u wanting more. the mixes on this album are faster and more exciting than previous or later albums. as well the lyrics are more intellegent, but with carter's voice she can sing excerpts out of the dictionary and still make it a radio friendly song.

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