Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

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To dismiss the first album by L.A. girl band The Like as the product of mere nepotism -- band members Z. Berg (guitar/vocals), Charlotte Froom (bass) and Tennessee Thomas (drums) are the progeny of A&R man Tony Berg, producer Mitchell Froom and Attractions drummer Pete Thomas, respectively, while the album title winks at a hit by the equally gene-connected ‘60s teen-rock trio Dino, Desi and Billy – would be to miss one of the most assured and satisfying debuts in many a year. If anything, that music biz lineage has only steeped them in a rich, impressively eclectic range of influences. Deftly produced with an ear towards sonic depth and emotional complexity by former Prince bandmate Wendy Melvoin, the ethos here is considerably more intriguing than cliched, jangly West Coast Bangles guitar pop. Though barely out of high school, the trio instead dishes up elegiac, shimmering gems like "We Are Lost," and "The One" with wistful weariness, while injecting more indie-spirited songs like the hook-rich "Bridge to Nowhere," "Mrs. Actually" and the thumping openers "June Gloom" and "What I Say.." with inflections of everything from The Pretenders to more contemporary UK acts like Ride and The Sundays. Berg's voice is a marvel of mature, expressive restraint that belies her tender age, while the rhythm section of Froom and Thomas power it all with inventive, airtight chops throughout. --Jerry McCulley

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Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

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Love this CD
The Like has a lot to like
Catchy power-pop, very much to my liking!
A great debut album
Pretty good

Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
The Like
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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ASIN: B000ALM4FS
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

June Gloom
What I Say And What I Mean
You Bring Me Down
(So I'll Sit Here) Waiting
Bridge To Nowhere
Once Things Look Up
Under The Paving Stones
Too Late
We Are Lost
The One
Mrs. Actually
Falling Away
Waves That Never Break

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To dismiss the first album by L.A. girl band The Like as the product of mere nepotism -- band members Z. Berg (guitar/vocals), Charlotte Froom (bass) and Tennessee Thomas (drums) are the progeny of A&R man Tony Berg, producer Mitchell Froom and Attractions drummer Pete Thomas, respectively, while the album title winks at a hit by the equally gene-connected `60s teen-rock trio Dino, Desi and Billy - would be to miss one of the most assured and satisfying debuts in many a year. If anything, that music biz lineage has only steeped them in a rich, impressively eclectic range of influences. Deftly produced with an ear towards sonic depth and emotional complexity by former Prince bandmate Wendy Melvoin, the ethos here is considerably more intriguing than cliched, jangly West Coast Bangles guitar pop. Though barely out of high school, the trio instead dishes up elegiac, shimmering gems like "We Are Lost," and "The One" with wistful weariness, while injecting more indie-spirited songs like the hook-rich "Bridge to Nowhere," "Mrs. Actually" and the thumping openers "June Gloom" and "What I Say.." with inflections of everything from The Pretenders to more contemporary UK acts like Ride and The Sundays. Berg's voice is a marvel of mature, expressive restraint that belies her tender age, while the rhythm section of Froom and Thomas power it all with inventive, airtight chops throughout. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Love this CD.......2007-04-17

I was a big fan of The Sundays, The Cranberries, The GoGos, etc. so "discovering" The Like was fun for me.
Saw them on London Live and then bought this CD. A very good debut album. Great CD for jogging/working out too (I mean there's a couple of slow ones I bypass if I'm running.)
You won't be disappointed with this CD - HIGHLY recommended.

The Like has a lot to like.......2006-11-18

I saw these girls opening for Muse this fall, and while I should mention that I'm the kind of guy who gets easily bored with opening acts, I have to say that I was quite entertained by them. The Like might be compared to girl bands like The Donnas, but while The Donnas seem to play the same old punk riffs, The Like seems to have more substance and the songs sound non-repetitive. Some few tracks sound a bit bland, but nonetheless The Like seems very promising. I had the chance to meet them after the show and they were incredibly nice. Sadly they were sold-out of albums because I really wanted to signed copy.

I'm looking forward for their next work

Catchy power-pop, very much to my liking!.......2006-08-05

The Like's debut album, "Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?", leads off with its two strongest songs. "June Gloom" is instantly infectious and just the right song to get you moving and excited about the rest of the CD, followed by "What I Say and What I Mean," which is an edgier song but still catchy. If the whole CD had been like these first two songs, it might be one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time.

Make no mistake, though, it's still an excellent CD. While the rest of the album is not quite up to the standard of the first two songs, it's still quite good and holds up to multiple hearings very well. Other standout songs are "The One," "Under the Paving Stones," and "Falling Away." Performances throughout the CD are consistently good and surprisingly mature. Z's vocals have pretty impressive range and depth, while Charlotte's bass and Tennessee's beats provide the perfect musical landscape. For the most part, the music here is well-produced and just fun to listen to, but there is a hint of emotional depth in songs like "Waves That Never Break" that will keep you coming back for more.

Taken all in all, "Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?" is an impressive debut. It will be something I listen to often, and I'll definitely want to hear what's coming next from The Like.

A great debut album.......2006-04-24

This intriguing first album from this all-girl band shows great promise. The singer,Z Berg, sounds like a young,breathy version of Debbie Harry and has a formidable vocal style.The group shows off a distinctive,punky,solid sound and is an excellent instrumental band in their own right despite a solid musical pedigree.
They consist of Z Berg(vocals),Charlotte Froom(bass,vocals) and Tennessee Thomas(drums,vocals}.

The opener"June Gloom",has Z Berg crooning like she means it,with quite a powerful chorus line -"looks like the end of days,but it takes so much more,for anyone to say"
I really liked this song.
The mood continues,with the more upbeat"What I Say And What I Mean",with Z's intense vocal:"Never going back and forth I'm only going forwards,that's what I keep saying".
This girl could be going places.She has the charisma and the voice for success.

On "You Bring Me Down" she sings "you wake me up when you're around". It's a love song,quite subtle,analytical and clever,with a smooth tune;and quite singable.
There's an undercurrent to it and a melancholic feel.

The next track "So I'll Sit Here Waiting",with its dreamlike quality,churning guitars and decisive drumming.Ms Berg's voice suits this song well-she has some lovely flowing vocals here and the backing is excellent. This should be the next single release,by rights.
"Bridge To Nowhere" is more straightforward - it doesn't quite hook you in the same way as the previous few tracks,but nevertheless the effect produced has no less impact on the ears and the senses.

"Once Things Look Up"is rather ballady,with Ms Berg's voice hitting all the right notes,but it is a little predictable.

"Under The Paving Stones",another ballad-style song,but a bit more lively and yes, dare I say it,again rather predictable.Are The Like running out of steam halfway through their debut?

And they started so promisingly!

Ms Berg's breathy vocals carry this tune along;she has her own singing style and manages to resurrect what could have been a rather humdrum song by injecting feeling and passion into it.

More breathy words from Z, on "Too Late,"backed by some imaginative and tuneful guitars. However,this could be perked up a little,in spite of the dreamlike quality of the backing.

Back to predictability again,on "We Are Lost". Similar guitarwork backing as on the previous song, and the same dreamlike quality. This could get into a rut,in spite of some pretty harmonies from Ms Berg.

"The One"- the next song,carries much more substance,with a clearly identifiable tune and some good lyrics.

"I'm not shouting-I'm just talking
You're not listening-you're just larking
Take one hint to get another
In one ear and out the other."

I found myelf singing along out loud to this song.
It even has,dare I say it? drama, and a large dollop of 60s harmony in there in that chorus-hang on tight to it.

The next song is back to more plodding predictableness,but held together by Z Berg's breathy,emotive voice.

On "Falling Away",Ms Berg sings "In your arms my whole world's falling away"(this one has a definitive chorus)
"I'm sorry that you couldn't stop to stay"
she sings,somewhat sarcastically.

One of the best songs on this album,with the most impact.
The next song,"Waves That Never Break" is a slow,sad ballad,rather beautiful.....
"Waiting alone in the darkness
Smiling and falling
Too frightened to say
We can't live this way"
Ms Berg's imploring tone makes us feel for her in this song.

"One Step Ahead"-a passionate song,shows Berg's voice in good control above the band's measured backing,
"It's hard to stay
one step ahead of you"

This first album from The Like shows surprising control and maturity from the three girl band members,who are blossoming into a force to be reckoned with.
Let's hope this debut brings them recognition.

Submitted by Juliet R

Pretty good.......2006-04-07

this album is a nice album. its pretty good and i like that they're a girl band and they sound like girls, but not mariah carey girly or tori amos. they are harmonious and smooth and you could lie and daydream to this album. its a good album. i only gave it 3 stars, though (i woulda gave it 3 and a half) because at times i wish they'd gotten louder or more raw. and at other times i wished they'd deviated from the regular... verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus repeat sequence. i think they're next album will be killer if they choose to experiment a little more.

Subways Are for Sleeping / Do I Hear a Waltz

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"Broadway Shows from the 1960's ~ Percy Faith"

Subways Are for Sleeping / Do I Hear a Waltz
Percy Faith
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
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Release Date: 2002-05-21

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Customer Reviews:

"Broadway Shows from the 1960's ~ Percy Faith".......2004-02-23

Percy Faith blends two award winning Broadway Shows together "Subways Are For Sleeping" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 8533 in 1961) and "Do I Hear A Waltz?" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 9117 in 1965), following the formula of previous albums from the vault of rare finds ~ two more winners are under the baton of the Maestro.

First twelve tracks "Subways Are For Sleeping", featuring the songs of Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Jule Styne with outstanding arrangements on very catchy tunes ~ like "BE A SANTA", "COMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME", "GETTING MARRIED", "HOW CAN YOU DESCRIBE A FACE?", "I JUST CAN'T WAIT", "I SAID IT AND I'M GLAD", "I'M JUST TAKING MY TIME", "NOW I HAVE SOMEONE", "RIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT", "WHAT IS THIS FEELING IN THE AIR?", "WHEN YOU HELP A FRIEND OUT" and "WHO KNOWS WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?", all have the hallmark sound and the authentic "Percy Faith Touch" on every selections.

Second twelve tracks ~ "Do I Hear A Waltz", featuring the tunes of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Soundheim enhanced by the performances of arranger/conductor Percy Faith and his Orchestra ~ "A PERFECTLY LOVELY COUPLE", "DO I HEAR A WALTZ?", "HERE WE ARE AGAIN", "MOON IN MY WINDOW", "NO UNDERSTAND", "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "STAY", "TAKE THE MOMENT", "THANK YOU SO MUCH", "THINKING", "THIS WEEK AMERICANS" and "WE'RE GONNA BE ALL RIGHT", enamored to the luxurious sound of Faith's string arrangements ~ you're immediately hooked on these tracks ~ marvelous performances enthralling listener's for some fifty years.

The people at Collectables should be commended for bringing back some of Maestro Faith's best works on compact disc ~ there is so much more in the vast vaults, hopefully there will be more to follow...gotta love it!

Tracks:

June Gloom
What I Say and What I Mean
You Bring Me Down
(So I'll Sit Here) Waiting
Bridge to Nowhere
Once Things Look Up
Under the Paving Stones
Too Late
We Are Lost
One
Mrs. Actually
Falling Away
Waves That Never Break
One Step Ahead [*]

Album Description

UK version features on bonus track, 'One Step Ahead'. The debut album from the all-girl rock trio and is jam-packed with unforgettable hooks, harmonies and beautiful lyrics including the singles 'What I Say And What I Mean' & 'June Gloom. Universal. 2006.

Album Details

Following the Release of their Debut EP 'what I Say and What I Mean' in 2005, the All-girl Rock Trio have Garnered Huge Critical Acclaim in the Press and the Single 'june Gloom' Has Been Massively Praised and Played by the Likes of Jo Whiley, Mark Radcliffe and Dermot O'leary on the Radio. The Debut Album 'are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?' is Jam-packed with Unforgettable Hooks, Harmonies and Beautiful Lyrics. The Album Ranges from the Raw Acoustic Style of 'waves that Never Break' Right Through to the Big Rock Sound of 'falling Away' and the Nu-wave 'what I Say and What I Mean' - Think of 'echo Beach' for a Brand New Generation. It was Mixed by Alan Moulder (Elastica, My Bloody Valentine and Jesus and Mary Chain) and Produced by Wendy Melvoin (Of Prince and the Revolution).

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Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
The Like
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EQ4G4G
Release Date: 2006-03-27

Tracks:

June Gloom
What I Say and What I Mean
You Bring Me Down
(So I'll Sit Here) Waiting
Bridge to Nowhere
Once Things Look Up
Under the Paving Stones
Too Late
We Are Lost
One
Mrs. Actually
Falling Away
Waves That Never Break

Album Details

The Like Formed in 2001 in Los Angeles, When Best Friends Charlotte Froom and Tennessee Jane Bunny Thomas Met Z Berg and Found the Voice and Songs They Had Been Looking For. Over the Next Three Years, the Ladies Independently Released Three Eps. Soon a Diverse Fan Base Developed and Magazines from around the World Began to Take Notice. One of the Most Credible Alternative Acts to Emerge this Year, the Like Release their Debut Album, "Are You Thinking What I Am Thinking".