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Two years and a pair of band members have passed since My Morning Jacket's last album, and the respite seems to have reinvented the Louisville, Ky., band and its leader Jim James. Shelved are the boogie-soaked country and hard-stomping metal of the first three records--assuring that all links to Lynyrd Skynyrd are hereby obsolete--and the sleek maturation of James's wailing, echoing falsetto may have even nullified the Neil Young comparisons. Using the guitar as a complement more than as a weapon, songwriter James has simplified the sound where keyboards take the lead and choruses play like a '70s AM radio. While songs like "Anytime" and "What a Wonderful Man" channel the old MMJ sound, they do so with less chaos and more spontaneity. That's the trend for the record's best: "Wordless Chorus" and its infectious "aaaah" refrain, the Hawaii Five-O-riffed ska of "Off the Record" and a Stranglers-minded carnival waltz, "Into the Woods." Serving as a pop-music paradigm that change is good, Z is ambitious, groundbreaking and downright impeccable. --Scott Holter

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Average customer rating: Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!! THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU....... Rained Out

Umbrella Rihanna , and Jay-Z Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CD Singles | R&B | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Good Girl Gone Bad Say It Right U & Ur Hand Last Night 4 in the Morning ASIN: B000PMGPV6 Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

1. Radio Edit
2. Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
3. Lindbergh Palace Remix
4. Video

Album Description

2007 enhanced CD pressing of the first single pulled from her third album Good Girl Gone Bad. 'Umbrella' features Jay-Z and is another summer anthem in the vein of previous smashes 'Pon De Replay' and 'S.O.S,'. Features four versions of 'Umbrella': Radio Edit, Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit, The Lindbergh Palace Remix and Enhanced Video. Mercury.

Album Details

After Selling Almost Half a Million Copies of "a Girl Like Me", the 19 Year Old Beauty from Barbados Returns with her Third Album "Good Girl Gone Bad". The Single "Umbrella", featuring Jay Z, is Lifted from the Set and is Presented Here with Mixes by Seamus Haji and Paul Emanuel and Lindbergh as Well as the Enhanced Promotional Video.

Customer Reviews:

Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna.......2007-07-14

The two remixes on this CD are awesome. The original version of Umbrella is not so hot, but the the remixes make it a totally different song.

ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!.......2007-06-11

Rihanna came with another summer anthem. 'umbrella' a great track over all... there are not many artist that have more than one hit.... rihanna can say that. she has had a hit for the past 3 summers and has no sign in slowin down.

Jay-Z did not take over the track like he alwayz tries to do... then rihanna comes with the hotness.. her voice may not b the strongest voice in music but she does kno how to use it and does songs that suit her...

the chorus is timeless "U can stand under my umbrella ella ella ey ey ey"... its the way she is singing it that makes it stick in your head.

the 'umbrella' video is so breathe takin... the silver body paint sold me....

'pon de replay", "SOS', 'unfaitful', now "umbrella".... keep the hits comin... ill b listenin

THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU..............2007-06-06

This work is genius..... from Bach to Tupac. I love this Song. A True Classic. JAY-Z you know what sounds right!!!!! and that is why you Earn the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bling Right??
Thank you BOTH FOR This wonderful Addison to the Sound of Club-Classic Music.

DJ SANDMAN WjT. Sac, Yolo, CA...........
Small Town USA. Real To life People.....

Rained Out.......2007-06-03

There are times where a good artist can make a song that can be a dissapointment, and there are those artists who've made dissapointing songs altogether. Rihanna has been unfortunately one of them. Her latest single, Umbrella from her upcoming record A Good Girl Gone Bad tries to place her into a more Hip Hop Soul style that tries to capture what Beyonce and Ciara have brought to the public. Sadly, Rihanna misses out from that image, and the song doesn't seem to help either. Especially, after the last few singles like the depressing Unfaithful, didn't help her sales. All in all, I think that she needs to find better material for herself, because it is going to be a stormy career left.

Song: D

Average customer rating: Wonderful melodies Hayley Westenra - Odyssey Very soothing very good pop singer voice Voice & level head deserve high marks

Odyssey Hayley Westenra Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Celtic Treasure Hayley Westenra - Live From New Zealand Lisa Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland Walking in the Air ASIN: B000AXWHPI Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Prayer
2. Both Sides Now
3. Never Saw Blue
4. Dell' Amore Non Si Sa
5. What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)
6. May It Be
7. Quanta Qualia
8. You Are Water
9. She Moves Through the Fair
10. My Heart Belongs To You - Hayley Westenra
11. Ave Maria
12. I Say Grace

Album Description

Hayley Westenra's new album Odyssey was always going to be a different proposition to Pure, the record-breaking 2003 collection which marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New Zealander over the past two or three years--and those changes are clearly reflected by a record which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage prodigy into a mature young woman.

Now, at 18, Hayley is ready to show the world how much she has grown up, both as an artist and as an individual. Fans of Pure will be pleasantly surprised by her new album. Her wonderful voice retains its crystal-clear purity, but Westenra's singing is now richer and more rounded than before. Touring the world and singing in some of its greatest concert venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall, has worked wonders for her confidence. Suitably emboldened, she has embraced an even wider range of musical styles including classical, hymns, folk and pop.

"I was happy with Pure at the time, but I've moved on so much," says Hayley. "It's really exciting to have something new out there for people to listen to. I wanted to make a record that represented me as a person. And I think I've improved as a vocalist."

Variety is certainly one of the keywords with Hayley's new album. When she first entered a recording studio in New Zealand as a 12-year-old, Westenra restricted herself to classical pieces and show tunes. Now, in addition to impressive takes on classical works, Hayley uses her new album to perform an inspired cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and has arranged and written much of the material. "I like to push myself, and I'm now confident enough to try different things. I have been much more involved behind the scenes with this album--I wanted to put my individual stamp on each song."

With her career stretching out promisingly before her, Hayley is also keen to continue experimenting. She is still primarily a classical crossover artist but she also wants to keep broadening those musical horizons. Three years after her international debut CD, Hayley Westenra is still pure: she exudes pure quality and she remains pure class--but her musical journey continues with her new album Odyssey.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful melodies.......2007-06-08

This is a wonderful CD with beautiful melodies. Hayley Westenra has a very pure voice and sings right on key. The melodies are very relaxing and the musical settings are well arranged.

Hayley Westenra - Odyssey.......2007-06-08

Pure, crystalline, angelic voice. Gorgeously produced. "Prayer" is stunning. "Both Sides Now" wonderful. The rest is good but not her best song selection. When I first heard this girl on the "Celtic Woman" tour I was totally blown away. None of her CDs will disappoint!

Very soothing.......2007-05-14

Hayley Westenra's Odyssey is a very beautiful CD. If you switch on your walkman and listen to the CD's tracks non-stop, you'll soon feel like you're flying in Heaven. It's very soothing and heavenly. It calms you down, without causing you to feel lonely or sad because you're listening to it in solitary, like other vocal or classical songs do sometimes.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested. Quanta Qualia and Ave Maria are my most favourite tracks. Quanta Qualia is pure magic! I really feel as if I'm flying in Heaven when I listen to it.

very good pop singer voice.......2007-05-13

the selections were tasteful and varied. the singer has a very good pop singer voice. i would have liked some voice variation between songs. all were sung in exactly the same style. good singing but without tonal variation the disk tends to be bland. i hope that as she gets more exposure she will vary her voice to make the songs stand out individually instead of letting them blend into one song on the disc. i would rate this 5 stars except for that major fault.

Voice & level head deserve high marks .......2007-04-20

Not only has Hayley Westenra's voice remained "pure", but her good sense and sensibilty has stayed intact when so many similar young performers have gone over the deep end with extreme behavior and disreputable remarks. On this CD Miss Westernra covers a number of songs in her own special style, such as excellent versions of "Prayer", "May It Be" and "Both Sides Now". I hope to hear her renditions of more such tunes, old and new. I would like to hear her sing songs like "Yesterday", "I Still Believe in Love" and All I Know. She has a way with her soaring vocals that never lets the listener down.

Average customer rating: Long Live Rock (Rock Ain't Dead!) My Morning Jacket Sucks . . . Not FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT LET THE 1 STAR REVIEWS TURN YOU AWAY!!!! b**ds didn't say it was copy protected enough with the radiohead comparisons.

Z My Morning Jacket Manufacturer: Ato Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dream Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: It Still Moves At Dawn Fox Confessor Brings the Flood Plans At War with the Mystics ASIN: B000B5QWNI Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Wordless Chorus
2. It Beats 4 U
3. Gideon
4. What A Wonderful Man
5. Off The Record
6. Into The Woods
7. Anytime
8. Lay Low
9. Knot Comes Loose
10. Dondante

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Two years and a pair of band members have passed since My Morning Jacket's last album, and the respite seems to have reinvented the Louisville, Ky., band and its leader Jim James. Shelved are the boogie-soaked country and hard-stomping metal of the first three records--assuring that all links to Lynyrd Skynyrd are hereby obsolete--and the sleek maturation of James's wailing, echoing falsetto may have even nullified the Neil Young comparisons. Using the guitar as a complement more than as a weapon, songwriter James has simplified the sound where keyboards take the lead and choruses play like a '70s AM radio. While songs like "Anytime" and "What a Wonderful Man" channel the old MMJ sound, they do so with less chaos and more spontaneity. That's the trend for the record's best: "Wordless Chorus" and its infectious "aaaah" refrain, the Hawaii Five-O-riffed ska of "Off the Record" and a Stranglers-minded carnival waltz, "Into the Woods." Serving as a pop-music paradigm that change is good, Z is ambitious, groundbreaking and downright impeccable. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

Long Live Rock (Rock Ain't Dead!).......2007-06-30

My Morning Jacket provides proof positive that Rock and Roll is still alive and kicking. Not only are these songs catchy, but a few also add the wonderful rockin' jams that sets My Morning Jacket apart from other, lesser "hard rock" bands.

My favorites are What A Wonderful Man, Off the Record, and others whose names escape me. In fact, it's such a strong effort throughout that it's not necessary to pick out a few as "the best." It's the opposite of that horribly upsetting feeling of buying an album, only to find that one hit you love, followed by 9 fillers of crap.

What I do notice on this album is a sort of homage to The Who. In fact, when I first heard Off the Record, I honestly thought that this was something new by said band. It even sounds like I'd guess Roger (Daltrey) would sound by now. And then there's that sorta Hawaii Five-O sample thrown in; why, I don't know, but it somehow works.

Buy this album. It's great. It's really just that simple. I used to be a Deadhead way back when, and I think this is one of the only bands that I feel can jam like The Dead (no, I don't think they sound alike, too). The only others that i feel can accomplish this feat are/were Blues Traveler, a smidgin of Phish, and maybe Built to Spill.

Again, I'm just so happy to be able to say, "Hey, rock's stil alive. And it DOESN'T suck!" Buy and enjoy.

My Morning Jacket Sucks . . . Not.......2007-05-14

The 2005, year-in-review indie lists touted one of two albums as the best of the year. 2004's hands down
winner was The Arcade Fire's Funeral, and the indie folks are still talking about them, even after a less
than pleasing follow-up. For 2005, My Morning Jacket's Z, and I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes
were at the top of many lists for trendy music sifters and reviewers. I first listened to the latter, and
was somewhat dissappointed at my first taste of the indie movement. I then listened to Funeral by Arcade Fire
to see what last years winner was like. Very impressive. So I decided to give My Morning Jacket a try.
Placed it on hold at the library, and listened to it once, and didn't think much about it. I kind of lost
track of the indie music scene till my friend Sir Erik the Independent ackwardly approached me at a party
and we had the most uncomfortable 15-minute conversation the world had seen in 3 decades. But he asked me
about indie music, I made up something smart to say about Bright Eyes, and he kind of smirked (he does this
a lot, especially when he's in his I'm-right-and-no-one-else-is-smart-enough-to-realize-it mood) and mentioned
about half a dozen bands that I'd never heard of. The Mountian Goats are actually a band, I've now realized,
thanks to Erik. And check this out, it's good songwriting, according to Erik.
So Erik, being the indie music snob that he is, told me to check out It Still Moves by My Morning Jacket
after I said that I was currently digging Z by My Morning Jacket. How come it's always the old and obscure
for this indie music Indiana Joneses that blow an obscure and intelligent load everytime they hear something
that they're quite sure no one else has truly "discovered" only to move on to near-oblivion roots music once
someone figures out and ultimately corrupts the pure and sweet musical masterpiece they once held so dear? Just
asking.
Erik the Independent and Much Better When It's Older Mike both really think that It Still Moves is the greatest
MMJ jacket album, and prefer just to ignore the indie-approval of Z just two years earlier. The songs on Z are
diverse and Jim James voice is quite relaxing and shapeless. Once you've finished Z, you realize that, as much
as 4 minute musical tags at the end of their songs aren't required, and that MMJ's vocal arrangements have a
much more interesting payoff than their straight instrumentation with guitar jams and horns. Not to knock their
previous album at all, but to say they have matured their arranging. The last track has a 2 minute tag on the
end, reminiscent of It Still Moves, but Z is definitely a nice footprint on their musical journey. The opening
Wordless Chorus is a song full of drowsy hooks and the classic silo-voices of previous MMJ works. Jericho is
a faster paced number that builds on James' ability to hit the high notes strong. Into The Woods is a carnival-
esque number, with some odd imagery, but with a very nice melody to even it out. Dodante puts a nice smooth finish
on the album, and really makes you sad that there are only 10 tracks on this CD.
The overall star rating on Amazon for this album, at the time of writing, is low due to the short-lived copy-
right protection software, which has since gone the way of the buffalo. This CD is going for a great deal less
on the used Amazon sellers tabs. Spending 5 dollars on this album is a great investment.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT LET THE 1 STAR REVIEWS TURN YOU AWAY!!!!.......2007-04-06

The average rating here, as has been noted before, is pulled down by issues related to DRM/copyright problems with the disc -- not the music. Just repeating this fact again for those who put too much faith in others' reviews. Fortunately, most reviewers see the excellence at work on this album. Trust me, you gotta have this one. And you need to explore the back catalog and, of course, their live stuff. My new favorite band...

b**ds didn't say it was copy protected.......2007-03-17

I bought it on understanding it was aregular CD - it wants to load software onto my PC before i can play it - well get lost !!!

Can i have my money back please - you can have the CD back

Not that good or interesting or original

enough with the radiohead comparisons........2007-02-03

I don't argue with the fact that the tunes are catchy and the songwriting is melodious and mature. It's just that a few seconds into the first track, I scanned the liner notes to see if the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne was doing guest vocals. It's even more prominent on the 6th track, "Into the Woods," which is the only song on the CD that I find unlistenable. In "Gideon," the singer's voice morphs into quasi-Sting. MMJ is a versatile band that can pull off a lot of musical styles, and I hear that they're stunning in concert. But when I listen to this CD, I constantly find myself saying, "This song sounds a lot like...".

Average customer rating: He just gets better and better! Good Music How did I miss this CD when it first came out. One of the best releases of 2005 Jason and his Mrazda too cool

Mr. A-Z Jason Mraz Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Waiting for My Rocket to Come Tonight Not Again/Live at Eagles Ballroom (CD & DVD) In Between Dreams Continuum Almost Honest ASIN: B0009WJ3HU Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

1. Life is Wonderful
2. Wordplay
3. Geek in the Pink
4. Did You Get My Message?
5. Mr. Curiosity
6. Clockwatching
7. Bella Luna
8. Plane
9. O. Lover
10. Please Don't Tell Her
11. Forecast
12. Song For a Friend

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Jason Mraz's breakthrough 2002 hit, "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" established him as a funnier, funkier version of John Mayer, custom-built for The O.C. set. On Mr. A-Z, the Virginia singer-songwriter continues mixing up folk melodies and hip-hop beats. He also keeps making heroic stabs at humor that would have gone down like a storm in his coffeehouse days but typically backfire on record. Fortunately, producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel) is on hand to clean things up, giving even the most bumbling lyrical experiments, such as "Wordplay" and "Geek in the Pink," at least the illusion of a newfound maturity. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

Jason Mraz presents his latest offering and his second studio album-Mr. A-Z. Produced by the legendary Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, et al) at Allaire Studios near Woodstock, NY, Mr. A-Z is Mraz's most inspired and thoughtful record to date.

Customer Reviews:

He just gets better and better!.......2007-07-05

I didn't think it was possible I would like anything better than "MRAZLIVE" but this one tops it.

Good Music.......2007-05-12

I really enjoy this CD. My favorite song is probably Geek in the Pink, but they're all good. I definitely recommend buying it!

How did I miss this CD when it first came out. One of the best releases of 2005.......2007-04-15

I am a huge fan of singer-songwriters as most are not prepackaged and focus-grouped to death so it allows for originality and their respective personalitites to shine through. The past few years has seen some great releases by James Blunt, James Morrison, Ray LaMontagne, The Fray, Mat Kearkey, Paolo Nutini, and Ben Taylor.

I like them all to different degrees, but I have only enjoyed James Morrison's debut as much. Kearney has some Mraz-like inflections but there is a joy and musical adventure that Mraz brings that simply won me over. I keep playing this release over and over as the lyrics are catchy and the production is as good as anything I've listened to in a long time. It manages to capturte the quirky independent spirit of the music but sounds like a million bucks. I won't go into a song by song break down as I like them all.

If you enjoy the work of any of the artists I've mentioned above, esp. Kearney and even John Meyer (who tends to be crucified or put on a pedestal regarding who is doing the extreme judging that day), this CD may be right up your alley. Just to be more safe, give the samples a listen to see if you can catch what is without a doubt one of the most fun CDs that I have purchased in recent years. I hope that there is more to come. Thanks to all who help me make better buying decisions via their imput. I like to give back, esp. when I really like/dislike something to raise those flags.

Jason and his Mrazda.......2007-03-28

Okay, when Jason Mraz came out with his debut cd, I bought it. I even like some of the songs but it was nothing like this cd. Mr. A-Z contained Jason, I'm not gonna say at his best because I feel he has even more to offer, but Jason was totally awesome. I love every song on this album. I try not to listen to it too much because I can get obsessive with music. Stand out tracks are all of them I can't really choose. Bella Luna and Mr. Curiousity are nice mello songs that you can really chill to. Did You Get My Message, Geek in the Pink, and Wordplay are songs that just stick in your head and tap your toe to. I love this album, do not sleep on it. It took me two years to buy it and I am sorry I did not get it sooner

too cool.......2007-01-16

when I first heard "did you get my message" I thought it was Stevie Wonder and Norah Jones... very cool song... now I like everything on "A-Z"

Average customer rating: Opera for Aficianados as well as Newbies superb! beatiful music Best Opera CD ever Rapture

Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The Most Famous Opera Duets The Most Famous Opera Arias The #1 Opera Album The Best Opera Album in the World...Ever! The Best of Italian Opera ASIN: B00006L3K2 Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Casta Diva - Renee Fleming
2. Barcarolle - Edita Gruberova
3. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Maria Chiara
4. Intermezzo - Herbert Von Karajan
5. Letter Duet - Edith Mathis
6. Che Faro Senza Euridice - Grace Bumbry
7. Va Pensiero - Giuseppe Sinopoli
8. Una Furtiva Lagrima - Gosta Winbergh
9. Porgi Amor - Gundula Janowitz
10. Humming Chorus - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
11. Soave Sia Il Vento - Kiri Te Kanawa
12. Overture (Excerpt) - Philharmonia Orchestra
13. Un'aura Amorosa - Hans-Peter Blochwitz
14. Un Bel Di - Mirella Freni
15. Depuis Le Jour - Montserrat Caballe
16. La Ci Darem La Mano - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
17. Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Placido Domingo
18. Mir Ist So Wunderbar - Lucia Popp

Tracks:

1. Flower Duet - Joan Sutherland
2. The Pearl Fishers Duet - Bryn Terfel
3. Lascia Ch'io Pianga - Kiri Te Kanawa
4. Prelude - Bayerisches Staatsorchestra
5. O Silver Moon - Renee Fleming
6. When I Am Laid In Earth - Tatiana Troyanos
7. Miserere - Placido Domingo
8. Vissi D'arte - Mirella Freni
9. Intermezzo - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Softly Awakes My Heart - Grace Bumbry
11. Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) - Bryn Terfel
12. Pilgrim's Chorus - Chorus Of The Bayreuth Festival
13. Ruhe Sanft - Kiri Te Kanawa
14. Flower Duet - Teresa Berganza
15. Entr'acte - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
16. Mira O Norma - Marilyn Horne
17. Hochsten Heiles Wunder - Chorus Of The German Opera Berlin

Customer Reviews:

Opera for Aficianados as well as Newbies.......2007-06-11

If you are looking for peaceful, beautiful music this is for you. It is a delightful mix of some of opera's most memorable moments. Long time opera fans will be familiar with most of the arias and newcomers to opera will recognize music that has become identified with movies and commercials.

superb! .......2007-05-12

If you love wonderful operatic moments then this cd is a great buy for all of the wonderful and spectacular music on it. You get two cds for the price of one great opera cd, and all of the talented singers that were taken and put on these tracks do definate justice to all of the composers listed. A great cd to add to your collection especially if you are an aspiring singer or a student in music. Absolutely Fantastic!

beatiful music.......2007-02-23

former reviews are no exaggeration, this is the most beautiful music I have come across. I have many opera CDs but this is one I never tire of.
I listen to the CD everyday and it is always soothing, uplifting and inspiring. I wish I could find another as wonderful.

Best Opera CD ever.......2007-02-16

I have orderd plenty of classical CD's and DVD's on this webside.
Most were phantastish but this one is the best.
I listen so often to this CD that it should have grooves.
I never get tired of it.
I recommend this CD highly.
Roswitha

Rapture.......2007-01-24

Wonderous---Melodious----
This compilation of Opera's finest moments is positively wonderful!!!!Unquestionably the best buy I have made in Opera Music..No kidding,I have trays full of CDs covering every facet of Opera,but none as beautiful...A full 2 1/2 hours of the best of the best....Heavenly Moments says it ALL...I vote 6 stars!!!!!

Average customer rating: Thank God for granting me Moment of Clarity and that which ensued His best work besides 'Reasonable Doubt' The Black Album The Black album: One of the best Hip hop albums in a while!! Most Overrated of all times!

The Black Album Jay-Z Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Blueprint Reasonable Doubt Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter ASIN: B0000DZFL0 Release Date: 2003-11-14

Tracks:

1. Interlude
2. December 4th
3. What More Can I Say
4. Encore
5. Change Clothes
6. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
7. Threat
8. Moment Of Clarity
9. 99 Problems
10. Interlude
11. Justify My Thug
12. Lucifer
13. Allure
14. My 1st Song

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If The Black Album is truly Jay-Z's last statement before retirement, he at least goes out near the top of his game. While it probably won't be remembered as his best album, The Black Album is his most personal to date and features some of his most compelling writing. Jay-Z is defiant and defensive here--he's trying to make sure his legacy is properly acknowledged, although he can get a bit heavy-handed at times. Still, he's rarely been more incisive or insightful in his rhymes, exposing his own childhood struggles on songs like "December 4th" while slapping at his haters with "What More Can I Say" and the cutting "Threat." Longtime Jay-Z collaborators Just Blaze and Kanye West churn out outstanding production, especially Blaze, whose beats for "December 4th" and "Public Service Announcement" are among the album's best. Newcomers Aqua and the Buchanans represent well also but Eminem's minor-key drone for "Moment of Clarity" is mired in mediocrity. Jay might fade to black after this one but his last shot doesn't miss. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

Thank God for granting me Moment of Clarity and that which ensued.......2007-06-06

As this is the only Jay-Z album I own, I can't rank it against his others as many reviewers have done. I confess that I bought it for 99 Problems and Dirt Off Your Shoulder so I'd have some of the more accessible MTV-branded "hip-hop" to add to my party mixes. They're funny songs that everyone knows and it doesn't kill me to have them in my repertiore.
There is certainly no shortage of self-adulation and overproduction here that have become the unfortunate hallmarks of Jay-Z tracks. That said, there is also evidence that he knows what real hip-hop is all about, he just chooses to go a different route (which kinda hurts more than the ignorance of garbage rappers).
The best and most fun song on the album, and the lone track that earns its three stars, is Moment of Clarity where he does take hip-hop back to the battle rap, and he is the king of using backhanded compliments to ellicit a response. He specifically calls out two of hip-hop's greats (who I'm sure he properly respects) with the lines "If skills sold, truth be told, I'd probably be lyrically Talib Kweli. Truthfully I want to rhyme like Common Sense, but I did five mil, I ain't been rhymin like Common Sense..." Kweli and Common come back at him on Ghetto Show (from Kweli's excellent The Beautiful Struggle) with "If lyrics sold, then truth be told, I'd probably be just as rich and famous as Jay-Z. Truthfully I want to rhyme like Common Sense, next best thing I'll do a record with Common Sense." It's just too much fun to imagine behind the scenes of that good-natured (read: no gun references or idle death threats) throwdown. I love it and am grateful to Jigga for laying it down. Surely Kweli and Common are, too.

His best work besides 'Reasonable Doubt' .......2007-05-17

This is not the classic that 'Reasonable Doubt' is, but it was the best album Jigga had put out since then. Even though I found 'The Blueprint' to be slightly overrated, I was still very impressed with his "retirement" album. Besides having three huge singles that managed to be popular yet still great ('Change Clothes', 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder', and '99 Problems', the third one mentioned being my favorite), there are other hot tracks on here as well. Jay-Z gets personal throughout this album, and there is a lot of bragging, but he definitely backs it up here on tracks like 'Moment of Clarity', 'Public Service Announcement', and 'Justify My Thug'. The only cuts I weren't feeling were 'December 4th' and the Kanye West-produced 'Lucifer' (warning: this particular track features a whack, annoying beat and boring rhymes). Otherwise, this is a fine effort by Jay-Z and an essential album for any Jigga or hip-hop fan in general. Cop it!

The Black Album.......2007-04-10

this is one of my favorite JAY-Z albums of all time the beats are amazing & the producers that he worked on are well respected he worked with the likes of EMINEM DJ QUIK TIMBALAND KANYE WEST PHARRELL WILLIAMS RICK RUBIN JUST BLAZE not just the beats but the lyrics on this album are pretty good as well this is my 2nd favorite JAY-Z album it is well worth the money great lyrics great beats overall this album to me is a classic

The Black album: One of the best Hip hop albums in a while!! .......2007-04-05

The best Jigga Album yet!! After this one maybe Roc La familia Album. N.Y.C Stand up !!! Bx 1luv!!

Most Overrated of all times!.......2007-02-26

Most Overrated of all times! Jay-Z been set to be the greatest of all time, by that MTV Show.. but thats just stupid, Jay-Z is in my top Ten, but Nr. 1.. you gotta be kidding me?

anyways, even tho he overrated he came hard with this album.. its above average, dope dope production, and hard hitting genius lyrics from Jigga-man.. i cant deny that, so he get's 4 out of 5... i like this album very much..!

Average customer rating: JeffyJordan Not worth your money Whiny __________ & a __________ rapper Amazing Awesome genre mix

Collision Course (with DVD) Jay-Z & Linkin Park Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Meteora Reanimation Hybrid Theory The Black Album The Rising Tied ASIN: B00069A6P4 Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

1. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
2. Big Pimpin'/Papercut
3. Jigga What/Faint
4. Numb/Encore
5. Izzo/In The End
6. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer

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The first question everyone asks about Collision Course is "Is this album more Jay-Z or Linkin Park?" The wrong answer is that it's Jay-Z with a loud band or a back-and-forth of covers where one rearranges the other. The right answer is that this CD/DVD set is quite possibly one of the best cross-genre pairings of its kind. What started off as an exercise at "mashing" a Linkin Park track with a Jay-Z track turned into a fantastic pickup game between two artists at the top of their worlds. Each brought a short list of their best songs to the field and walked away with a six-song trophy. This is recess in the supergroup sandbox, and the boys shared their toys. "Numb/Encore" and "Izzo/In the End" are near-perfect plays of seamless sonic moves and mic assists from heavy metal to hip-hop and back. Both artists have spent a little time in the other camp on various parts of their records, but it's the collaboration that makes this album a winner. It may be true that Linkin Park is less than convincing than J-Hova on "Big Pimpin'/Papercut," but there's no evidence of "I" on this team. In fact, the DVD clearly shows Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda taking on the role of head coach as he commands the digital workstation, the mixing desk, and all the players with a collective spirit. --Pete Hilgendorf

Recommended Jay-Z and Linkin Park

The Black Album	The Blueprint	Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter
Meteora	Hybrid Theory	Reanimation

Album Description

MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups is one of the biggest musical events in years, premiering on MTV with a show featuring the multi-platinum Linkin Park, the biggest contemporary rock band in the world, joining forces with the multi-platinum Jay-Z, one of the biggest stars in hip-hop. Mash-Ups brings together artists from different genres to seamlessly blend their songs, creating an exciting and unique musical experience. Offered in both CD-sized Digipak and Amaray package, it features a CD with versions of existing Linkin Park and Jay-Z tracks mixed together in the studio; and a DVD featuring two versions of them performing these Mash-Up tracks for MTV.

Customer Reviews:

JeffyJordan.......2007-07-16

I really liked it. I was looking for Lincoln Park, and I found this. The only thing that I wish is that there was more songs on it.

Not worth your money.......2007-05-13

I was really looking forward to listening to a great CD. Instead I was extremely disapointed. There are probably only 2 good songs on the CD. Not worth your money.

Whiny __________ & a __________ rapper.......2007-04-12

Not only do both of them suck at music, mixing them together dosen't work out. Indeed, this is one nasty collision.

I'd like for you to think of the wretchedness that this cd makes of itself. Don't even think that this will work, it dosen't. I don't even reccomend this to Linkin Park fans. It's better without Jay-Z trying to rap about the ________ no one cares about. Or better yet, _________ em both and get THe BEastie Boys or something else.

And it's a ripoff too. Watching them live realized how much they ________ suck at the guitar or the other _______ they try to do.

Amazing.......2007-03-09

This CD is a must-own. I love this CD. I wasn't a big fan of Jay-Z, but I love Linkin Park and these guys just mesh so well together, I'm certainly a fan now. I only wish the CD would have been longer but that's my only complaint, I love it otherwise. Great job!!!!!

Awesome genre mix.......2007-01-21

What can you say? Linkin Park and Jay-Z is a great mix. The songs are awesome. The beats they make by mixing the two genres make this a MUST HAVE cd.

Average customer rating: outstanding work by an outstanding artist! Worthy of being a classic. One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars) Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately The First Will Always Be The Best

Reasonable Doubt Jay-Z Manufacturer: EMI America Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Blueprint In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 The Black Album Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter ASIN: B00000HZG9 Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Can't Knock The Hustle
2. Politics As Usual
3. Brooklyn's Finest
4. Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics)
5. Feelin' It
6. D'Evils
7. 22 Two's
8. Can I Live
9. Ain't No *****
10. Friend Or Foe
11. Coming Of Age
12. Cashmere Thoughts
13. Bring It On
14. Regrets
15. Can I Live II

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Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ("Can't Knock the Hustle"), thought-provoking introspection ("Regrets"), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ("Friend or Foe") with savvy composure. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. "Brooklyn's Finest," his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status. --Del. F. Cowie

Customer Reviews:

outstanding work by an outstanding artist!.......2007-04-04

I didn't get into hip hop until about a year ago, and I have gradually been buying all the classic albums and the new good ones that come out. The artist I have the most of is...you guessed.. Jigga Man himself. At first I only had heard the newer Jay-Z on The Black Album and Vol.2 and Vol.3 and I thought that was great work, but Reasonable Doubt is awesome! The album is pure hip hop, great rhymes and great beats. Jay-Z always commits to quality and he built his foundation with one hell of a debut.

Worthy of being a classic........2007-03-07

I've been trying to get this album for almost 9 months. 9 months ago, I asked for it for my 12th birthday. But when my grandmother went to a store to get it for me, one of the workers said the album was out of print. I knew I could buy it off here but I didn't ask my dad because he would get me an edited version and I hate them. I went to Trinidad two weeks ago and saw it in a music store in the Port of Spain Airport. I couldn't believe it was there. I begged my dad to get it for me but the CD was the explicit version. He said he might get it for me on the way out and he did but on the conditions that I couldn't listen to it until we got home and that I paid him back. I had to pay him twenty dollars but it was still a great deal for me.
So I downloaded the CD on itunes at home and I loved it. It made his Kingdom Come album look terrible. I like Jay's music in this CD best and not any of his new music from Kingdom Come besides "Lost One" for a few reasons.
One, it might just be because everyone says this is his best album. Which is very understandable when you listen to it but sometimes you just ending up liking a song because you want to.
Two, more about the album, the lyrics are amazing and flow better with the beats. Jay-Z's one of my favorite rappers because I find that he always spits out the right words at the right time.
Three, the good guest appearences. I did enjoy the songs with guest appearences the most, particually Mary J's appearence in "Can't Knock The Hustle", Foxy Brown's in "Ain't No N****", and the Notorious B.I.G. in "Brooklyn's Finest."
I think I have to agree with most Jay-Z fans when they say this is his greatest album. Plus, I ain't no critic, but I don't normally give too many five star reviews. If I had to pick five rap albums to give five stars to, this would be one of them. I'm sorry to all you Kingdom Come fans but I just don't think his lyrics are as clever as they used to be. But's that's only my personal opinion and with it, Reasonable Doubt is 100% worthy of being an album of both critic and fan praise as well as a hip hop classic.

One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars).......2007-03-03

Man oh man, to believe this is Jay-Z's debut here, "Reasonable Doubt". This album dropped back in 1996, when many rappers were looking at the materialistic side of things in music (i.e. money, fast cars, etc.). What Jay-Z did on his debut was a classic. Jay-Z probably already had money, but he was a hungry rapper, and his hunger showed throughout this album.

A lot of these songs here are classics. "Can't Knock The Hustle" that featured Mary J. Blige is one of the best songs on here (there is a remix with Melissa Morigan that is better than this), as well as the beat behind it. On this album, Jigga displays his excellent word play on here, like on "Politics As Usual", and the well known "Dead Presidents". The latter song has that well known sampled Nas sample "I'm out for dead F'in Presidents to represent me". Depending on which version of this CD you have, the song is either two verses or three verses. Mine is three.

Guest appearances also come clean as well. One of my favorite tracks is the Primo laced "Bring It On" featuring Jaz-O and Sauce Money. Also the late Notorious B.I.G. comes in for the song "BK's Finest" another dope track. Foxy Brown joins in with Jay for the "Ain't No *****". Even Memphis Bleek does a good job on the song "Comming Of Age" and the bonus song "Can I Live II".

Jay-Z dropped a classic back in '96, that still gets play here in '07. I loved this CD everytime I play it, because it's good to hear one of raps biggest icons back when he was just another rapper. Some may say that this is Jay-Z's best album. I really can't make that call on that right there, although people have already established their opinions. Although I believe that this is one of Jay's finest LPs.

Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Can't Knock The Hustle, Politics As Ususal, BK's Finest, Dead Presidents, 22 Two's, Can I Live, Comming Of Age, Friend Or Foe '96, Cashmir Thoughts, Bring It On

Honorable Mention: Regrets

Peace Everyone!!!

Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately .......2007-02-04

i dont know what this freak is trying to say coming to the conclusion that this album doesn't have a-list producers, kid you are nuts.. this is some of the hottest production to ever come out of mainstream rap. maybe if you did research you'd know dj premier was all over this, with the likes of irv gotti, ski (amazing producer), clark kent, damon dash and peter panic.. and one track produced by knobody, which happens to be one of the best..

damn what is this world coming to?

anyways, every track is hot.. jays lyrics were so on point its chilling (d'evils still sends shivers down my spine) just listen to premiers scratching.. underground heads know whats up .. this was and still is the hottest album jay dropped.. nothing comes close.. this is real rap before he sold out.. and jayz would be nothing with out BIG L (rest in peace) corleone 139 harlem new york represent to the fullest

-NOSTALGIA AT IT'S FINEST-
one love

The First Will Always Be The Best.......2007-01-27

Reasonable Doubt released in 1996....showed the world a hungry Shawn Carter....very few knew him from a verse he did on Original Flavor's "I Got Cha Open". As the first artist off the freshly christened Rocafella label, Jay-Z became Brooklyn's best representative overnight....his lead off single "Ain't No N***a" destroyed the air and radiowaves shared alongside femme fatale Foxy Brown. At first listen, you knew that Jay-Z was destined for greatness. Reasonable Doubt enlisted memorable guest appearances, and the lyrical prowess of Jay-Z made this an instant classic....even though 10 years later, I don't agree that Jay-Z still possesses the same lyrical greatness that caused him to skyrocket to the top of hip hop, this album will always remain in my steady rotation. To all of you youngsta's out there, don't claim that Jay-Z is a legend until you hear how it all started first.

Average customer rating: He Still Has It Yes, Kingdom of Incompetence comes ...with you !!! We know it !!!! 3-1/2 stars -- The Blueprint 3 Taking A Risk Can Be Good descent....

Kingdom Come Jay-Z Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Doctor's Advocate Hip Hop Is Dead Release Therapy Eminem Presents: The Re-Up ASIN: B000JJSRUM Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. The Prelude
2. Oh My God
3. Kingdom Come
4. Show Me What You Got
5. Lost One featuring Chrisette Michele
6. Do U Wanna Ride featuring John Legend
7. 30 Something
8. I Made It
9. Anything featuring Usher & Pharrell
10. Hollywood featuring Beyonce
11. Trouble
12. Dig A Hole featuring Sterling Simms
13. Minority Report featuring Ne-Yo
14. Beach Chair featuring Chris Martin

Tracks:

1. Politics As Usual
2. Can't Knock The Hustle
3. Can I Live

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Few retirements are as short-lived as that of New York rap mogul Jay-Z. Barely two years after bowing out in 2004, he's back with Kingdom Come--and if he's set down the mic for a minute, it doesn't show. Backed by a dream team of producers (Just Blaze, Kanye West, Dr Dre, the Neptunes), with special guests including Pharrell, Beyonce, and Coldplay's Chris Martin, it's an A-list cast. Naturally, though, it's the Hova who's the star attraction, slightly older and prone to pontificating on his ten years in the game (see "30-Something"), but certainly no wiser: as he raps on "Trouble," he's still got "hands in the cookie jar." The first few tracks are pure consolidation, gleaming and boastful productions that remind you just how great Jay-Z is on the mic. Further in, though, Kingdom Come branches out in style: "Hollywood," the duet with Beyoncé, is a jaded take on celebrity culture, while "Minority Report" relives the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with the Bush Administration in the metaphorical sights. Finally, the Coldplay-produced "Beach Chair" concludes the album on a spiritual note, Jay-Z announcing "life is but a dream" as Chris Martin trills like an angel atop echoing drums and distorted, music-box guitar. If you thought it could never work, you were clearly underestimating.--Louis Pattison

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While nowhere near a career-ending disaster, the wobbly Kingdom Come wasn't the best justification Jay-Z could have made for ending his retirement. You'd think his enthusiasm for jumping back in the game would give the album more energy but despite a power trio of songs by Just Blaze that kick off the CD, much of the album feels listless and unfocused and it doesn't help that A-list producers like Dr. Dre and the Neptunes drop the ball with some truly tepid tracks. There are nice moments: the blistering title song, Jay's soul-baring "Lost Ones," and his snickering disses on "Dig a Hole." But, those moments are counterbalanced by the clunky "Beach Chair" (produced by Coldplay's Chris Martin), the obnoxious, corporate swagger of "30 Something," and the garish, unlistenable club cut "Anything." Any fan of Jay over the last 10 years knows he's better than this so now the new anticipation will be for his real comeback album. --Oliver Wang

Album Description

Bonus CD includes exclusive LIVE performances from the Reasonable Doubt 10 Yr. Anniversary Concert (Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall June 25, 2006)

Customer Reviews:

He Still Has It.......2007-07-09

When an artist is on top, they should expect a lot of critics. The reality is that Jay-Z is the best all around rapper. His content may not be the deepest, but lyrically he is out of here. He took over and ran rap after Biggy passed. The game needed him since he retired.

I love to see the fact that Hov has matured in his life and his music. Many people want to hear him rap the same way he did five years ago. Jay cannot do that because he is in a different space. Artists are suppose to mature and reflect that maturity in their music. The album's intro lets everyone know that the flow is still there. Songs like "30 Something" tell the listeners that Jay is on his grown man. He is not interested in that young boy stuff anymore. "Beach Chair" is a perfect song to close the album.

This is the most introspective Jay-Z album and it is sad that people do not want to hear him make statements. Life is not all about Fly talk. The only songs I think should have been left off the album were "Anything" and "Hollywood". I do think they fit the album. Other than that he is still the best. These other rappers need to stop hating and taking shots at him. Jay influenced their flows and showed them how to expand business outside of being an artist.

The game needed him and Nas. The rap game was boring and wack. Their new music was refreshing. "I used to think rapping at 38 was ill, but last year alone I grossed 38 mil. I know I ain't quiet 38 but still, the flow so special got a 38 feel. The real is back." That says it all.....

Yes, Kingdom of Incompetence comes ...with you !!! We know it !!!!.......2007-07-08

Dear Jay-Z,
It's a great mistery of this earth how people shoud buy your albums !!!
I don't have this album and I never will own it.
For this rating I used the examle tracks of tha [...] and it is enough to say that THIS IS A FLOP LIKE ALL YOUR ALBUMS.
I sincerely have to tell you that I appreciate you just and only when you are a guest in the albums of the other rappers . So be guest from here to your day of death.
Fortunately there are rappers like Redman, Camp Lo, Icarus, Mally G, Da Ranjahz, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, M.O.P., Onyx and GangStarr that maintain high the banner of the rap music !!!
JUST WITH YOU HIP HOP IS DEAD. This would be the title of your next album : " Just with me Hip Hop is dead !"

3-1/2 stars -- The Blueprint 3.......2007-06-30

Let's be real. How many rappers that go into retirement actually stay retired? It seems like rappers feel as though they have to announce such a stage in life because in THIS case, Jay-Z is approaching 40, which is considered elderly in rap years. And while Kingdom Come isn't quite as satisfying as The Black Album, it does have enough good moments.

One thing I have to mention, though, is that the first half of the album had to grow on me. Most of the songs are produced very well, but the thing is, they're produced in such a way that they would work best as instrumental tracks; one really shouldn't be trying to rap over them. And Jay is trying too hard to drop lyrics over such tracks, especially the two most overrated ones, "Oh My God" and "Show Me What You Got".

Thankfully, Jigga redeems himself elsewhere, like on the political "Minority Report", as well as "I Made It", "Dig a Hole" and the title track. But there are also a few more songs that seem a little too similar to his previous work. Although "Lost One" (with Chrisette Michele) is good, it feels like it should have been called "Song Cry Part II". But the obligatory Neptunes track "Anything" should have been left behind, not to mention that Jay already had a song called "Anything" (but to be fair, it was a bonus track off one of Beanie Sigel's albums). And "Trouble" starts off all right, but it gets weird toward the second verse, especially when he ends it with: "If my hand's in the cookie jar, know one thing/Ima take -- y'all know what I mean." We do?

There is also a necessary Beyoncé duet, "Hollywood", that goes absolutely nowhere. And I almost had to knock my rating down to three stars upon learning that the final three tracks are just songs from previous albums. Basically, Kingdom Come is "just another" Jay-Z album, which is why I compare it to The Blueprint. It's not the classic comeback that Jay told us it would be, but it's not terrible either, so just play it to pass the time.

Anthony Rupert

Taking A Risk Can Be Good.......2007-05-24

Compliments to Jay-Z for really digging deep and putting together an album like this.I've had problems with Jay-Z's sometimes bored sounding flow over the years but this time he put passion behind his words. "Show Em Watcha Got" is a classic from using Flavor's line and the famous horns that have covered many classics in Hip Hop to a whole band playing along is a welcome breath of fresh air. "Trouble" is another stand out just because its memorable keyboard riffs on a club beat but Jay's hook is the best because its subtle and not over the top. Hard to pull that off on one album. I could go on but do yourself a favor and buy a copy.

descent...........2007-05-07

yeah it's not too bad... but if i wanted to hear a "gangster" get all mature, i would've purchased ice cube or ice tea... i love neptunes hits as much as the next guy, but i can't stand their stuff on here, let alone that HORRIBLE kanye west beat... i used to be a Jay Z hater, but blueprint and black album turned me... i love him now for what he does, but it's been how many months since this album was released? 6 or so? and i still don't feel 2/3rds of the album... i'm glad he's sold so much, but i'm also glad I downloaded it...
jay's newly "matured" attitude, I don't mind,... i don't know why people criticise it, but when he combined it with uninspired lyrics and average beats, this is not the jay z album i've come to expect after black album...

peace,

Average customer rating: HOW DO YOU SAY,"WOW," IN ITALIAN? Just buy it. Teamo, Andrea Bocelli A new style from Andrea. Not happy with delivery (or non delivery) of this item

Andrea Massimo Varini , Ensemble of Bologna , London Session Orchestra , Andy Duncan , Leo Z. , Rosario Jermano , Dave Arch , and David Arch Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bocelli, Andrea | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music | General Christmas | Today's Deals | Box Sets | Children's Music | Classical Instrumental | Halloween | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Opera & Vocal | Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Pop Vocal General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Andrea Bocelli - Amore Romanza Cieli di Toscana Sogno Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias / Myung-Whun Chung ASIN: B00063M112 Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

1. Dell'Amore Non Si Sa
2. L'Attesa
3. Un Nuovo Giorno
4. Tu Ci Sei
5. Sin Tu Amor
6. Libert
7. Per Noi
8. Le Parole Che Non Ti Ho Detto
9. Sempre O Mai
10. In Canto
11. Quante Volte Ti Ho Cercato
12. When A Child Is Born
13. Go Where Love Goes

Amazon.com

It's no mean feat being the world's foremost crossover artist--a task that risks alienating two disparate audiences and everyone in between--but somebody had to do it, and Andrea Bocelli again walks that artistic tightrope with impressive deftness. The title may imply a casual intimacy (indeed, the singer admits to taking a more "hands-on" approach to the album's conception and production), but it's a collection that nonetheless continues to expand on the Italian tenor's ambitious internationalism. His collaboration "Sin Tu Amor" immerses his voice in the Gipsy Kings' own rich Iberian folk-pop fusion with compelling results, while "Where Love Goes" (a musical focal point of the film Lazarus Child), his English language duet with 11-year-old prodigy Holly Stell, achieves an almost liturgical grace. "Tu Ci Sei" (You Are There) continues in the romantic vein of his familiar theme "Con Te Partiro" (Time to Say Goodbye), while the single "Dell' Amore Non Si Sa" (With Love You Never Know) features Bocelli in a signature dramatic tour de force collaboration with arranger Mauro Malavasi, the accomplished producer of the singer's Romanza and Sogno albums. Bocelli's shrewd taste and vocal prowess here not only again redeem an oft-maligned genre, but elevate it considerably in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

HOW DO YOU SAY,"WOW," IN ITALIAN?.......2007-06-22

BEFORE I START, LET ME SAY, THAT I AM A DANCE CLUB GUY AND THAT, ORDINARILY, THIS IS NOT MY KIND OF MUSIC. OF COURSE, I LAUGH AS I SAY THAT, AS, APPARENTLY, A NEW DOOR HAS OPENED IN MY LIFE, THANKS TO THIS MAN.
A FEW YEARS AGO I HAD HEARD ANDREA DO, "CON TE PARTIRO," ON A PBS SPECIAL AND MY EYES FILLED WITH TEARS THAT ANY HUMAN COULD MAKE SUCH SOUNDS. I WAS ASTOUNDED; MORE ASTOUNDING, STILL, WAS TO HEAR THIS ALBUM AND FIND THAT HIS VOICE HAD ACTUALLY VASTLY IMPOVED OVER TIME. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? " CON TE..," PALES IN COMPARISON TO THE QUALITY OF THIS WORK; THE TRACKS ON THIS CD ARE PERFECT, FULL, RICH, AND MORE MOVING THAN ANYTHING I HAVE EVER HEARD. I HAVE HAD IT A WEEK, NOW, AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING ELSE FOR VERY LONG, AND I PLAY IT OVER AND OVER. IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED LIKE THIS BY ANY VOCAL CD. IF HE NEVER RECORDED AGAIN HE WOULD HAVE MADE A MARK ON THE WORLD OF AUDIO NEVER TO BE ERASED OR FORGOTTEN. WHAT A VOICE! WHAT SONGS! THE CUT, "LIBERTA," ABSOLUTELY KILLS ME WITH FEELINGS OF JOY AND MARVEL. I HAVE EVEN TAKEN UP STUDYING ITALIAN BECAUSE OF IT.
TREAT YOURSELF, AND A GOOD FRIEND, TO THE SOUNDS ON THIS CD. SIT AND WATCH A SUNSET WITH IT ON... I MEAN NOW!

Just buy it........2007-05-30

If you like soft music that make's you feel up beat, just order a Andrea Bocelli CD. Listening to his CD's after being at work all day, is like having an option in life to hear and be somewhere else.

Teamo, Andrea Bocelli .......2007-03-08

One of his best. Need the lyrics translated from the Italian to the English inside the casing next time. Nonetheless, Mr. Bocelli has a beautiful voice. It made my wife and all my female co-workers swoon when they listened to it.

A new style from Andrea........2007-02-24

There were some ugly songs in here.(I absolutely hate to say that about anything Andrea.)But the good far outshone the bad.
Un Nouvo Giorno stunned me the first time I heard it.It was so unlike anything I had heard from Andrea- very pop.But it soon grew on me.
Liberta is amazing.Very catchy and upbeat.
Sempre O Mai is my favorite.It keeps its tempo up and has the best of Andrea and pop.Great song.

So this album was really a double album with pop and classical songs interspersed.A good mix from the master.

Not happy with delivery (or non delivery) of this item.......2007-01-16

When I ordered this on 12/04/2006 they said I would have it before Christmas. Then right before Christmas the delivery date was changed to mid-January. So I had to cancel my order and go, at the last minute, buy it at a store because it was a Christmas present. I wasn't happy about it and won't be buying from amazon for the holidays any longer.

Rap Music:

1. 8100% (Chopped & Screwed) [Explicit Lyrics]
2. 8100% [Explicit Lyrics]
3. All Good [CD-single] [Import]
4. All That We Do
5. All the Right Reasons
6. Apologies to the Queen Mary
7. Back Home
8. Based on a True Story [Clean]
9. Bass Check, Vol. 5
10. Bass Check, Vol. 6 [Explicit Lyrics]

Rap Music

rap music

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