311 [Explicit Lyrics]

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Razor-sharp guitars, hip-hop and funk rhythms, and healthy doses of ska and dance-hall reggae make this one of the most surprising albums to come out of the American heartland. But what's most remarkable about 311's breakthrough release is its enlightened attitude: In an otherwise terminally aggro style of music, where everyone strives to be harder than each other, 311 put down deadly weaponry on "Guns (Are for Pussies)." "Hive," meanwhile, disses hard drug use (but they're pro-hemp, of course), and "Misdirected Hostility" encourages, of all things, positivity ("All that angst sh*t is just cheesy"). Vocalist Nick Hexum and rapper Doug "S.A." Martinez trade lines with ease, and the band dexterously shifts gears between heavy tracks like "Down" and "Brodels," the frantic "Jackolantern's Weather," and the laid-back "All Mixed Up" and "Sweet." --Daniel Durchholz

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311 [Explicit Lyrics]

Average customer rating: I didn't realize how many good songs they did 311 Hits Compilation Perfect...Almost... Enjoyable, if of course you like 311 like I do! An "unbalanced" compilation Fun, relaxing, smooth, cool...everything you could want out of a 311 album.

Greatest Hits '93-'03 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Don't Tread On Me 311 Sublime Make Yourself 40 Oz. to Freedom ASIN: B00024I2YU Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Down
2. Flowing
3. All Mixed Up
4. Amber
5. Come Original
6. Beautiful Disaster
7. Creatures (For A While)
8. Do You Right
9. I'll Be Here Awhile
10. You Wouldn't Believe
11. Transistor
12. Don't Stay Home
13. Homebrew
14. Beyond The Gray Sky
15. Love Song
16. How Do You Feel?
17. First Straw

Customer Reviews:

I didn't realize how many good songs they did.......2007-05-19

their was a fair amount of filler, but 5 or so really good songs.

311 Hits Compilation Perfect...Almost..........2007-04-15

311 is closing in on the 20 year mark of being a band, and for any band that continues to prove successful beyond it's 10th year is an amazing feat. 311 has lately been slummed by critics and some fans alike, but the latter day 311 is just as good as the early day 311, although the early 311 had just a little more funk thrown into it. Now, it comes as no surprise that a greatest hits compilation would surface, and so it has with Greatest Hits '93-'03. While this compilation showcases a lot of good 311 songs, I would have easily put 4 or 5 more songs on this compilation to make a little more close to what it should have been if it were only a single disc greatest hits.

First off the pros to this compilation: you have the hits ranging from the aggressive breakthrough single "Down" to the breezy tropical "Amber", one of the most beautiful songs written by 311. In between you have all the heavy rockers ("Creatures", "Flowing", "Transistor", "Homebrew" to name a few) and you have some of the more melodic moments ("All Mixed Up", "First Straw", "Beyond The Gray Sky"). While a lot of good material was included here, there are a few songs I would have included on this compilation that, in my opinion, would have made it better. "Freeze Time" was a huge rocker from Soundsystem that could have been included here; "Purpose" is a little Carribean sounding with a heavy chorus thrown in the mix; "Feels So Good" from music should have had just as much right to be on here as "Do You Right"; "What Was I Thinking" was a minor radio hit (I remember hearing it on WAAF's real rock 20 peaking at no. 17); and lastly, "Applied Science" should have been on here as it's a staple of 311's many concert shows.

So there you have it. While not the most perfect greatest hits package to come around this century, curious people wondering about 311 would do fine to pick up this compilation for a sampler of 311. Those who want more out of this should pick up 311's other albums and make their own compilation (which I did) and rock out. But by no means a failure, this is a good introduction into the world of the Omaha, Nebraska quintet.

Enjoyable, if of course you like 311 like I do!.......2007-03-14

311 are one of my favorite bands, but their funky rock approaches was hit and miss over the years. Still, this greatest hits CD is about as good as it can be. Considering that 1993-2003 was a window of time in which the rock, pop, rap and metal music market went through a lot of changes, 311 still tried to stick to a formula that worked.

Their music was energetic and often had a party antics type theme to it. From the songs "Down" "All mixed up" "Transistor" and "Love Song", this album is truly a collective song list that features their strongest efforts. I loved the lesser-known music they had over the years that the MTV generation may have missed, but this one is great because you get all the hits and then some. I always liked this band because they were not depressing or hateful in their songs, they made fun music!!

An "unbalanced" compilation.......2007-02-11

I gave this 4 stars for a reason...and that reason is that this greatest hits album is "unbalanced," meaning it has too much of one type of song and not enough of another type. "Greatest Hits: '93-'03" is riddled with slow, soft songs, and that's not necessarily a bad thing, but they do get old after a while. They're good songs, don't get me wrong, but I was hoping for more heavy and semi-heavy songs too.

Amber is a good slowed-down song to put on this compilation, no doubt about it. It sounds awesome. Amber is on the "From Chaos" album. And so was "Champagne." But Champagne was also an awesome slow song. So I ask, why wasn't Champagne on the Greatest Hits? Why wasn't it a hit at all? Instead we have "I'll Be Here Awhile" and "Wouldn't You Believe"...they aren't bad songs, but they aren't great either. Put it this way, I won't remember 311 for those two songs; when I wanna remember "slow songs on From Chaos", my mind will immediately think of Amber and Champagne. Also, the song "From Chaos" should have been included on here as well. I know it wasn't even a single, but it was still an awesome song, I think...

Another gripe--only one grassroots song? That was their best album...and all the producers could do is put one song on the greatest hits album? What about Lucky, 8:16 A.M., Applied Science, Silver, Lose, Six, or 1,2,3? Aren't they all good songs too? I'm sure at least one of those could have been on this collection...

For the most part, the Blue Album's hits have been covered pretty nicely, my only change would have been to take off Don't Stay Home and replace it with Jackolantern's Weather. That's a great song...But here comes the compilation's biggest flaw: Soundsystem, Transistor, and Evolver. The hits from these albums all sound similar to each other, sometimes I can't even tell the difference without looking at the song name on my iPod. Come Original, Transistor, Beautiful Disaster, Creatures, Beyond the Gray Sky, and Flowing are all decent songs, but I think other songs would have been better in their place.

The song, Do You Right, I think is an awesome song. Nothing else to say about that. Lastly, three other tracks not featured on studio albums have spots in the greatest hits--First Straw, Love Song, and How Do You Feel. How Do You Feel is an awesome track. Love Song is pretty good. First Straw is not so good. I guess it all boils down to opinion.

In conclusion, the album does get boring at times because of similar-sounding songs. It needed more heavy or medium songs in it. In my opinion, a good solution to this problem would have been to make 2 greatest hits albums: one for early 311, and one for later 311. Music, Grassroots, and the Blue Album could all be housed under the first compilation while Soundsystem, Transistor, From Chaos, and Evolver could be on the 2nd one. But that's just me.

Fun, relaxing, smooth, cool...everything you could want out of a 311 album........2007-01-15

Not much to be said about this compelation, aside from it being one of the greatest ones I have in my library!

Average customer rating: Yes, perfect Mozart-A prisoner of his own time. Good music and good value Five and a half hours of joy for not much bucks FINALLY

Mozart: Piano Sonatas Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Eschenbach, Christoph | ( E ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Eschenbach, Christoph | ( E ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Violin Sonatas Brahms: Works for Solo Piano Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas Beethoven - The Complete String Quartets / Alban Berg Quartet ASIN: B00002DEH1 Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 1. Allegro
2. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 2. Menuetto I - II
3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 1. Allegro
4. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 2. Menuetto
5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 1. Allegro
6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 2. Andante
7. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 3. Allegro
8. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 1. Allegro assai
9. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 2. Adagio
10. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 3. Presto
11. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 1. Allegro
12. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 2. Andante amoroso
13. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 3. Rondeau. Allegro
14. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 1. Adagio
15. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 2. Menuetto I - II
16. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 1. Allegro
2. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 2. Andante
3. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 3. Presto
4. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 1. Allegro
5. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 2. Rondo en Polonaise. Andante
6. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 3. Andante - Thema - Variations I-XII
7. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 1. Allegro con spirito
8. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 2. Andante un poco adagio
9. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 3. Rondeau. Allegretto grazioso
10. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 1. Allegro con spirito
11. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 2. Andante con espressione
12. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 3. Rondo. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 1. Allegro maestoso
2. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 2. Andante cantabile con espressione
3. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 3. Presto
4. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 1. Allegro moderato
5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 2. Andante cantabile
6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 3. Allegretto
7. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 1. Andante grazioso - Thema - Variations I - VI
8. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 2. Menuetto - Trio
9. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 3. Alla turca. Allegretto

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 1. Allegro
2. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 2. Adagio
3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 3. Allegro assai
4. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 1. Allegro
5. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 2. Andante cantabile
6. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 3. Allegretto grazioso
7. Fantasia In C Minor, K. 475: Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu allegro - Primo tempo
8. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 1. Molto allegro
9. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 2. Adagio
10. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 3. Allegro assai

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 1. Allegro (K. 533)
2. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 2. Andante (K. 533)
3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 3. Rondo. Allegretto (K. 494)
4. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 1. Allegro
5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 2. Andante
6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 3. Rondo. Allegretto
7. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 1. Allegro
8. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 2. Adagio
9. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 3. Allegretto
10. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 1. Allegro
11. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 2. Adagio
12. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 3. Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Yes, perfect.......2007-07-11

Fabulous music. Simple, direct, un-affected peformances that are a delight to listen-to over and over again. At times the playing is utterly sublime. These performances are technically perfect in a smooth sense - and totally absorbing.

Mozart-A prisoner of his own time........2006-09-08

If you were to clump all of the composers of the classical era together, mix them up, and listen to them willy-nilly in a blind hearing test, you'll never be able to tell the difference between them... until you hear Mozart. Mozart's era was not rich in harmony. To me, Haydn wrote the same symphony over and over. Stamitz and Gossec... love 'em, but they were also prisoners of this classical harmony. But Mozart was able to put his fingerprint on all of his music. You can pick his music out blindly with ease because it is unmistakingly Mozart. That's why we have a mostly Mozart festival and not a mostly Kraus (who?) festival.

As this cd shows, Mozart's music was sublime. But even he struggled with using this "harmony of the day". If you were to study the catalogues of Mozart's symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music, let's face it; you would hear a lot of turkies before you made it to the peacocks. We would have to wait until Chopin until the harmonies fattened up a little.

Having said that, you have to completely hail Mozart for taking what was available to him in his day and creating some of the most sublime music with it. It would be like for the next ten years all the world had available to eat was peas, and 200 years from now one man became immortal for the many interesting ways he was able to manipulate peas into a meal.

Good music and good value.......2006-08-28

Bought this for my son who is learning to play piano. Lots of good music, not too expensive.

Five and a half hours of joy for not much bucks.......2005-11-11

This is just about the best money I've ever spent on music. I love Eschenbach's interpretations: tenderness and emotional intimacy in spades---and dazzling effects without self-consciousness or "athletic" display of technique. I would say that he "lets Mozart be Mozart," except that these interpretations have so much personality that Eschenbach's own life-energy must be coming through. I just think that his own personality complements Mozart's perfectly.

FINALLY.......2004-08-05

I've searched the world over for a box set of all of Mozart's piano sonatas that I liked. The first one I heard was the Glenn Gould version, which in retrospect was not so smart. I like his playing but he hums into the mic during the recording. Real smart.

Anyways, Eschenbach plays these with all the virtuosity and feeling they demand. My favorite piano sonata is Mozart's 12th and he plays it flawlessly; the only thing remotely lacking is that he doesn't quite dig in as much as Alicia de la Roccha does when she plays it on the Allegro movement, but he more than makes up for it with his playing on the Adagio movement.

If it's not your cup of tea it might be worthwhile getting the de la Roccha box set, but personally I think the Eschenbach recording is the best out of all of them.

Average customer rating: D*** Motherf******** S*****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And now for something completely different More than a decade later, it still rocks heavy Classic 311 Not the Grassroots, but definitely an Evolving piece

311 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grassroots From Chaos Soundsystem Music Evolver ASIN: B00005ABHH Release Date: 1995-07-25

Tracks:

1. Down
2. Random
3. Jackolantern's Weather
4. All Mixed Up
5. Hive
6. Guns (Are For Pussies.
7. Misdirected Hostility
8. Purpose
9. Loco
10. Brodels
11. Don't Stay Home
12. DLMD
13. Sweet
14. T & P Combo

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Razor-sharp guitars, hip-hop and funk rhythms, and healthy doses of ska and dance-hall reggae make this one of the most surprising albums to come out of the American heartland. But what's most remarkable about 311's breakthrough release is its enlightened attitude: In an otherwise terminally aggro style of music, where everyone strives to be harder than each other, 311 put down deadly weaponry on "Guns (Are for Pussies)." "Hive," meanwhile, disses hard drug use (but they're pro-hemp, of course), and "Misdirected Hostility" encourages, of all things, positivity ("All that angst sh*t is just cheesy"). Vocalist Nick Hexum and rapper Doug "S.A." Martinez trade lines with ease, and the band dexterously shifts gears between heavy tracks like "Down" and "Brodels," the frantic "Jackolantern's Weather," and the laid-back "All Mixed Up" and "Sweet." --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

D*** Motherf******** S*****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-05-29

YOu can't __________ imagine how much Im starting to love these guys. It's scary almost, not as much as My love for The Bloodhound Gang (I ________ went crazy when I heard them the first times and were discovering their songs).

My Wild Antics include:
Totally going out of control during the end of Don't Stay Home, jumping in front of the mirror.
Jumping around the house. I almost knocked down a floor lamp!
Rocking out to Hive so intensly I __________ broke my mom's other lamp.
Looking through 6 magazines at the stand with Blake Lewisin it just to see 311 mentioned.
Staying up an extra hour just to rock out
Singing in public. Nuff Said.
I crashed my bike because I was too busy rocking out on my bike while listening.
Blasting it in the school halls, with some weird looks from lot's of people. Wow I __________ love that!!!!!!!!!!
Their name was in the school newspaper for concert ads. Had to _______ see their logo!
Out of nowhere, I just jammed, falling on the floor, on the sidewalk. Thanks 311!
Rocked to Loco so hard I fell out a chair and broke it! Thankfully, nothing happened.
The excitment you get from listening to something so _________ awesome in public (which I call, The Bloodhound Gang fever)
Getting excited about their concert at some recreation thing, and it's not for another month or so. I got some looks, so ________ you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Giving a Bloodhoud gang award (who are the fourth best band ever. Okay, Im obsessed with The Bloodhound Gang!!!!!!!!!)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay this is listening to all of their other cd's, but this probally the one that's caused the most ruckus.

Sounds like fun? 311 is for you!!!!!!

10/10

And now for something completely different.......2007-04-11

Didn't expect this, did ya?

Being that I'm such a huge metalhead, most people don't expect me to be a 311 fan. I'm sure most of you reading obviously already know this, but 311 is not a metal band. The band's sound is a mixture of reggae, funk, rap, punk, and alternative rock, and to my surprise, it works out pretty well. Seeing the word rap might get you to think that they are the "m-word", but this isn't nu-metal of any sort, more like a harder, funkier Sublime. The band has two vocalists, each with a different style. SA Martinez, who also does the programming, does most of the rapping and does backing vocals. Nick Hexum, who is also the rhythm guitarist, does most of the lead vocals, and they have a reggae vibe, and he even raps a little bit. Overall, I find Nick to be the better vocalist. The lead guitarist plays some cool riffs and makes some nice effects. Nothing technical like i'm used to, but he makes up for that by playing some catchy stuff and letting out some weird reggae licks. The basslines are nice and funky, and the drummer can keep up a steady beat. This album doesn't contain my favorite 311 song (Beautiful Disaster), but I definitely recommend giving this a try. My amazon friends probably won't dig this, but it's something different.

More than a decade later, it still rocks heavy.......2007-03-21

I got into 311 when I got their greatest hits, but when I got this, I didn't realize how different the album is from the singles (Down, All Mixed Up, Don't Stay Home, and the fan-favorite, Hive). Like other bands, the songs the band decide are good for radio aren't the same as the other tracks on the CD. More of the album is rapped than I was expecting (not complaining, though). The album has interesting pictures in the liner notes (pictures of planetary masses), although I'm not quite sure how they relate to everything else on the album. This album is solid all the way through, from the distortion-heavy Down, and closing with the rapped T&P Combo, named from Tim Mahoney(lead guitar)and P-Nut(bass), who made the music.

1. Down - 9/10 Really good song with some killer rapping from SA.
2. Random - 8/10 Don't care for this one as much, and seems kind of oddly placed on the album.
3. Jackolantern's Weather - 9.5/10 Stacatto verse riffing with screaming guitars. What's not to like?
4. All Mixed Up - 9.5/10 311's(probably)biggest hit, and for good reason. Trust me on this one.
5. Hive - 10/10 Nick Hexum and SA trading lyrics in a head-banging heavy-hitter.
6. Guns (Are For Pussies) - 8/10 Good lyircs, but not too amazing.
7. Misdirected Hostility - 8.5/10 Talking about how people need to lighten up, and "kick the f***ing heroin!"
8. Purpose - 8.5/10 A very chill track for the most part with good lyrics.
9. Loco - 9/10 A short song talking about taking shrooms.
10. Brodels - 8/10 A slow and heavy song that's sub-par (for 311)
11. Don't Stay Home - 10/10 I love this song. The song's about a guy in prison.
12. Don't Let Me Down - 8.5/10 A fun and short song with a threat at the end "If you hurt him again, I'll f*** you up!"
13. Sweet - 9/10 A reggae-toned song similar to Purpose.
14. T&P Combo - 9.5/10 A perfect closer to the album that ends abruptly.

Overall, a great album you shouldn't miss. Key tracks: Don't Stay Home, All Mixed Up, Jackolantern's Weather, and Hive.

Classic 311.......2007-01-05

If you enjoy classic 311 albums like "Grassroots" and "Music" you will probably enjoy this as well. Parts of the album have the feel of early rap/hip hop, but they are still tolerable to most adults. I think the reason for the $0.01 price I got is simply that this is one of 311s most mass-produced CDs out there and there are extra copies floating around. A great start to your 311 collection, and who would complain about a CD for 0.01 plus shipping?

Not the Grassroots, but definitely an Evolving piece.......2006-11-03

This was not their first album, or their earliest good album. Grassroots and music both had extremely mellow/enjoyable tracks. The first three albums pretty much sum up the emotion evolved in the kids in this age.

This is a great, versatile album that contains a little of everything, and a lot of good music. Who cares what you call it: rock, rap, or reggae. The fact is its got different sounding tracks that promote not only a mood but an entire lifestyle in their lyrics and amazing guitar

Thats another thing, you won't find another band that has the guitars this one does. I'd say more about the drums but I have a hard time identifying any drums from any band during a song, I just feel it and flow.

Average customer rating: like sparkling mineral water Soulless Rendition Lovely Top notch performances Very good, but a bit misleading?

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Tracks:

1. I: Allegro
2. II: Andante
3. III: Allegro
4. I: Allegro Assai
5. II: Adagio
6. III: Presto
7. I: Allegro Moderato
8. II: Andante Amoroso
9. III: Rondeau: Allegro
10. I: Adagio
11. II: Menuetto I - Menuetto II
12. III: Allegro
13. I: Allegro
14. II: Andante
15. III: Presto

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro
2. II: Rondeau En Polonaise: Andante
3. III: Tema (Andante) Con Variazioni (I-XII)
4. I: Allegro Con Spirito
5. II: Andante Un Poco Adagio
6. III: Rondeau: Allegretto Grazioso
7. I: Allegro Maestoso
8. II: Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
9. III: Presto

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro Con Spirito
2. II: Andantino Con Espressione
3. III: Rondeau: Allegro
4. I: Allegro Moderato
5. II: Andante Cantabile
6. III: Allegretto
7. I: Tema (Andante Grazioso) Con Variazioni (I-VI)
8. II: Menuetto - Trio
9. III: Alla Turca: Allegretto
10. I: Allegro
11. II: Adagio
12. III: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro
2. II: Andante Cantabile
3. III: Allegretto Grazioso
4. Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu Allegro - Tempo I
5. I: Molto Allegro
6. II: Adagio
7. III: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. I: Allegro
2. II: Andante Cantabile
3. III: Allegretto
4. I: Allegro
5. II: Andante
6. III: Rondo
7. I: Allegro
8. II: Adagio
9. III: Allegretto
10. I: Allegro
11. II: Adagio
12. III: Allegretto

Tracks:

1. Tema ('Laat Ons Juichen'): Allegretto
2. Variation 1
3. Variation 2
4. Variation 3
5. Variation 4
6. Variation 5
7. Variation 6
8. Variation 7: Adagio
9. Variation 8: Tempo I
10. Tema (Air): Allegro
11. Variation 1
12. Variation 2
13. Variation 3
14. Variation 4
15. Variation 5: Adagio
16. Variation 6: Tempo I
17. Variation 7
18. Tema (Menuetto): Andante
19. Variation 1
20. Variation 2
21. Variation 3
22. Variation 4
23. Variation 5: Adagio
24. Variation 6: Allegretto
25. Tema (Menuet)
26. Variation 1
27. Variation 2
28. Variation 3
29. Variation 4
30. Variation 5
31. Variation 6
32. Variation 7
33. Variation 8
34. Variation 9
35. Variation 10
36. Variation 11: Adagio
37. Variation 12: Allegro
38. Tema (Air): Allegretto
39. Variation 1
40. Variation 2
41. Variation 3
42. Variation 4
43. Variation 5
44. Variation 6
45. Variation 7
46. Variation 8: Tempo Di Menuetto
47. Variation 9
48. Variation 10: Allegretto
49. Variation 11
50. Variation 12: Molto Adagio
51. Allegretto

Tracks:

1. Tema
2. Variation 1
3. Variation 2
4. Variation 3
5. Variation 4
6. Variation 5
7. Variation 6
8. Variation 7
9. Variation 8
10. Variation 9
11. Variation 10
12. Variation 11: Adagio
13. Variation 12: Allegro
14. Tema
15. Variation 1
16. Variation 2
17. Variation 3
18. Variation 4
19. Variation 5
20. Variation 6
21. Variation 7
22. Variation 8
23. Variation 9
24. Variation 10
25. Variation 11: Adagio
26. Variation 12: Presto
27. Tema: Andante
28. Variation 1
29. Variation 2
30. Variation 3
31. Variation 4
32. Variation 5
33. Variation 6
34. Variation 7
35. Variation 8: Adagio
36. Variation 9: Allegro
37. Tempo Di Tema
38. Tema
39. Variation 1
40. Variation 2
41. Variation 3
42. Variation 4
43. Variation 5
44. Variation 6
45. Variation 7: Adagio
46. Variation 8: Allegro
47. Tema
48. Variation 1
49. Variation 2
50. Variation 3
51. Variation 4
52. Variation 5
53. Variation 6

Tracks:

1. Tema: Allegretto
2. Variation 1
3. Variation 2
4. Variation 3
5. Variation 4
6. Variation 5
7. Variation 6
8. Variation 7
9. Variation 8
10. Variation 9: Adagio
11. Variation 10: Allegro
12. (Tempo I)
13. Tema: Allegretto
14. Variation 1
15. Variation 2
16. Variation 3
17. Variation 4
18. Variation 5
19. Variation 6
20. Variation 7
21. Variation 8
22. Variation 9
23. Variation 10
24. Variation 11: Adagio
25. Variation 12: Allegro
26. (Tempo I)
27. Tema: Allegretto
28. Variation 1
29. Variation 2
30. Variation 3
31. Variation 4
32. Variation 5
33. Variation 6
34. Tema
35. Variation 1
36. Variation 2
37. Variation 3
38. Variation 4
39. Variation 5
40. Variation 6
41. Variation 7
42. Variation 8: Adagio
43. Variation 9: Allegro
44. (Tempo I)
45. Tema
46. Variation 1
47. Variation 2
48. Variation 3
49. Variation 4
50. Variation 5
51. Variation 6
52. Variation 7: Adagio
53. Variation 8: Allegro
54. (Tempo I)

Customer Reviews:

like sparkling mineral water.......2006-12-22

It is something near to a cleansing experience to listen through the Mozart piano repertoire as performed by Daniel Barenboim.

For starters, Mozart achieves his sparest, cleanest, most limpid lines when writing for solo piano. Then comes Daniel Barenboim, whose reading of Mozart is crisply and unemotionally classical. Not for him the drawn-out keyboard soliloquy. On the contrary, Barenboim gives us Mozart, only Mozart, and nothing but Mozart, clean and shimmering as sparkling mineral water.

This is not to say that Barenboim as pianist is unfeeling. On the contrary, the Fantasia in C Minor - to choose just one example with almost random lack of care - is quite moving. But not with a flourish. Rather, with almost sinewy restraint. The presentation represents a fine grasp of the master composer, nurtured with discipline across the length and breadth of the voluminous sonatas.

Indeed, the sheer volume of the Mozart piano sonatas is intimidating. It is astonishing to imagine one man having mastered it as Barenboim has. EMI Classics has done us the favor of collecting these two gentlemen's asynchronic collaboration in one set, affordable at that.

If Mozart is a musician for the ages and Barenboim a performer who left a formidable imprint on the twentieth century, their collaboration as represented in these recordings is a watershed that will need to be referenced by students of classical piano for at least another hundred years, or until people can only remember as far back as the Dixie Chicks.

Buy Barenboim on Mozart before that happens, and so stick your thumb in the dike against the evil day.

Soulless Rendition.......2005-10-16

I have several artists' renditions of Mozart's piano sonatas in my library. Daniel Barenboim's is the worst. His technique is timid. His rendition is soulless and perfunctory. I regret purchasing this collection. The best rendition I have is the collection of Glenn Gould. If you like Mozart's piano sonatas played the way Mozart intended, give Barenboim a pass and listen to Gould.

Lovely.......2005-03-17

As a pianist myself, I love Barenboim's playing. He does not play Mozart too Beethoven like. His performances are usually VERY good, and this is one example. Also includes the complete variations, which are very nice. The sound quality is excellent. Very highly recommended.

"The sonatas of Mozart are unique: too easy for children, too difficult for adults. Children are given Mozart to play because of the quantity of notes; grown ups avoid him because of the quality of notes." - Artur Schnabel

Top notch performances.......2004-06-17

Daniel Barenboim played this whole set with an interesting approach to WAM . The notations about classical , beethovenian style are always hazardous.
When you are a musician you must avoid in the cliche , and you should feel the music as a whole and the playing must be the consequence of a overlong process that begins in your soul , then your inner mood , your intellect and finally your fingers. I remark the aspect when you are in front of Mozart, Beethoven Wagner, Bruckner, Bach , Schubert and Bartok , because these composers are in a highest level than the others and the music itself is merely a device for expressing deeper issues.
That's why this set is superb. Barenboim plays a Mozart rich in expresiveness , he gives to Mozart presence .
Barenboim plays music as Vegh or Furtwangler did it , always seeking the landscape far beyond the score . That's why they are so original in their performances . The rapture is not a device for exhibite his skills , it''s the final product of a long process.
Acquire this set. It's an unvaluable treasure.

Very good, but a bit misleading?.......2004-05-15

Barenboim playing Mozart has his critics, who say he's "too Beethovian" when performing Mozart's piano sonatas and piano concertos. I disagree; I love his style. Others might not.

My only complaint with this 8 CD set is that the advertised piano sonatas occupy the first 5 CDs; the last three are piano variations -- interesting, but not of the quality of the sonatas themselves. Surely a less-expensive 5-CD set, providing just the sonatas advertised in the title, would offer better value for money. On the other hand, 5 great CDs for $48 isn't a bad deal.

Average customer rating: 311's finest hour. ____ YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! grassroots... amazing album 311 rules

Grassroots 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music 311 Soundsystem From Chaos Evolver ASIN: B00005ABHN Release Date: 1994-07-12

Tracks:

1. Homebrew
2. Lucky
3. Nutsymptom
4. 8:16 AM
5. Omaha Stylee
6. Applied Science
7. Taiyed
8. Silver
9. Grassroots
10. Salsa
11. Lose
12. Six
13. Offbeat Bare-Ass
14. 1, 2, 3

Amazon.com essential recording

Starting where Holland's Urban Dance Squad left off--thrash rock coupled with hip-hop beats, rapping, and Jamaican-style toasting--311 found their own voice on 1994's Grassroots. Here they prove to be an estimable groove machine on cuts such as "Applied Science" and "Omaha Stylee," blending turntable moves and ska rhythms like a kinder, gentler Fishbone. Avowed stoners, they dip into noodly Grateful Dead territory on the jammy "Taiyed," touch on Meters-style funk in the sleek "Grassroots," and echo the Bad Brains on the rasta-metal mosh "Salsa." Their dub-rock lexicon is spoken by the likes of Sublime, Limp Bizkit, and Sugar Ray--players in a rock genre of which Grassroots is a modern classic. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

311's finest hour........2007-06-15

NOTE: I am actually 16 years old, I just don't want to sign up.



One of the things about me is that I like the kind of alternative rock where the musicians mix things up a bit and combine genres into one flavorful sound, and these guys, along with Sublime (who also rule) are the stars of that kind of music. Either way, I find this to be 311's best album because it shows the band at their most talented and where everything unique about them comes together at its best. Don't believe me? Read on.



The first track "Homebrew" has a killer guitar riff courtesy of Tim Mahoney, and "Lucky" has a great hook. My favorite song on here is "Nutsymptom" as it's very heavy, and halfway through, P-Nut showcases some mad slap bass skills, and Mahoney takes over with a Santana-like guitar solo. Also, "8:16 AM" is a nice, mellow track, and what you've heard about "Applied Science" is true, Chad Sexton performs a drum solo, and although it isn't very technical, it fits the music perfectly and it's nice to know it's there. "Taiyed", although short, has some nice bass work, and "Grassroots (the title track)" shows perfect synergy of genres. We can't forget the jazzy reggae ballad "Lose", and "1,2,3" is a great way to end the album. I didn't list all of the tracks because I didn't want to spoil everything for you, but what I can tell you is that all of the songs on here are great, so you will not be needing the skip button.



I have been listening to this album a lot lately, and it never gets old or tiresome, and it works great for whatever mood you are in, which adds to its greatness. So all in all, if you want some awesome rock music that blows everything on the radio out of the water, then pick up this album now. Not only is it the best album of 1994, it deserves to be considered one of the top 10 albums of the 1990s. It is that good.



LONG LIVE 311!!!!

____ YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-07

Grassroots just might be the best 311, if not, it's the best polished, and at their most ambitious.

Only on Grassroots, will you hear songs like 8:16 A.M. Omaha Stylee, Lose, and the title track. The whole album is full of guitar riffs that sound more like Zeppelin, and the bass can be heard the whole way, it just sounds like they made sure that every second of the song took thought into it. You'll hear a lot of stuff, some stuff takes a little time to discover because of the bass guitar lines were captivating you, or the lyrics, etc. And they do it will emotion too. Music dosen't get much better than this.

If your idea of music is Limp Bizkit, Grassroots is the opposite. This cd has more in common with Rage Against The Machine that Linkin Park. Grassroots is another classic 311, and arguably their best. The production makes the sound _______ on average speakers of headphones, so listen to this one on a great pair of headphones or speakers.

Long live 311!!!!!!!!!!

10/10

sorry...LONG LIVE 311!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'm with you, guy up from me!)

grassroots..........2006-03-11

widely regarded as 311's best album... grassroots has only gotten more and more popular as the years go by... their sophomore release is a showcase of their incredible precussion section and songwriting skills... noboby (except 311) has been able to have this much fun rocking out since... this is 311 at their most pure... more polished then their first album but not yet overproduced, it is an absolute necessity for any 311 fan or late blooming rock fan searching desperately for some decent rock...

amazing album.......2006-01-22

This album is tied as my favorite 311 album with Transistor. It's truly rare when a band releases a sophomore cd that's just as good (if not better) than their previous attempt. When I got this album, I listened to it every day for months on end. Nick and SA's singing and rapping, Tim's guitar work, PNuts bass playing wizardry, and Chad's metronome drumming never ceased to impress me. Years later, this album is still heavily rotated in my daily mix of music. I truly believe this is one of the best rock albums ever made, by anyone, period. If you don't already have this album, you need it in your collection.

311 rules.......2005-12-18

i see a lot of people are rating this as the best 311 album ever, although my personal favorite would have to be "music." but this album is definitely a classic. omahaa stylee is probably one of my top 3 311 tracks ever. it's genius.

Average customer rating: ... (I seriously can't think of a title) The Original A new musical epoch Great debut 311 at their stoniest!

Music 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grassroots 311 Soundsystem From Chaos Evolver ASIN: B00005ABHV Release Date: 1994-04-25

Tracks:

1. Welcome
2. Freak Out
3. Visit
4. Paradise
5. Unity
6. Hydroponic
7. My Stoney Baby
8. Nix Hex
9. Plain
10. Feels So Good
11. Do You Right

Customer Reviews:

... (I seriously can't think of a title).......2007-07-08

Classic. This has the most energy, it's unique in it's own way (as with all of 311's classic albums: Music-Soundsystem). There's only twelve songs, but none of them provide nothing but 311's own synergy to the _________ max. Plenty of reggae on this one, and best of all, it rocks a whole lot _________ more, and Paradise has more reggae feel than all the songs on 311 (________ amazon web browser. The title) combined. IT sounds totally different from the others, but yet still 311.

Every song is awesome, although Hydrophonic seems weaker compared to the others, but seriously, there isn't a single bad song. The songs really cool, and to think that a band made a song like Down and Plain and My Stoney Baby. We are lucky to have the classic 311 albums. The title of the album seems appropriate (yeah, very cliched).

No ___________ poor sound samples on Amazon, iTunes only. But seriously though, the songs you might not get because they give you a ________ part would be the songs Paradise, Visit, My stoney baby, and Fat Chance.

Another thing, if you are interested, Omaha Sessions is for sale on the 311 site for a good price. I reccomend it, because some of their early material is actually pretty ___________ impressive.

LONG LIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LONG LIVE 311!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha!!!!!!!! They posted it with a religious comment!!!!! Let's see what people do! This will be fun!!!!!!!!

The Original.......2007-03-08

I first heard this album in 1997. It was from that point that I became a lifelong fan of 311.

From the opening snare drum strokes this album keeps your head nodding and your feet tapping. the lyrics exemplify the strong positive message that 311 pumps through the speakers.

You can hear the hunger in the guitar licks, vocals, and drums! A must buy for the collection of fine 90's band music!

A new musical epoch.......2006-08-12

A very dear thanks to no doubt, one of the most unique musical followings of today both musically and lyrically. 311's initiating first album "Music" is the most culturally diverse rap CD that has ever graced my CD player and, for that fact, probably that of today as well. This CD was slow to sell at first but eventually, this ended up being a very successful predecessor for the following album "Grassroots". What 311 seems to have majored in since day one all the way up till now is a positive vibe in their lyrics while blowing you away with amazing music.

The lyric,
"Life in pursuit of only money we think it's funny
The only thing that money it could ever bring to me
Would be some gifts for my friends follow me now
Trips for my family."

heard in track 1, Welcome, is one of many examples of the attitude these guys have on life. With the music empowering the lyrics, its not hard to catch on to 311's groove.

Track 1) Welcome
- Notice the title of this song. 311 is inviting you along their musical journey. The intro to this song is the perfect invitation. It starts off with a slow moving Latin American groove then launches off into a slow but heavy rap-essque verse. The vocals on this song are the focal point of the song because they seem to be over powering but also empowering the music that follows. This is my personal favorite on this album.

Track 2) Freak Out
- This song is a particular favorite of listeners and a favorite and famous 311 opener during shows. The song starts off with an upbeat single fret guitar riff then the drums and bass come in to create the perfect mixture of 311's version of hard rock. The point of this song is basically stating that their band is the toughest and that they'll stick together through it all. The lyrics can also be established personally.

Track 3) Visit
- The wisdom of this song is hard to decipher, but the literal meaning is easy to depict. The chorus says, "I wanna visit the world, so now I visit the world, with my time on this world", is basically stating that 311 is going to tour around the world. But its obvious that there is more than one meaning because not every verse in the song talks about seeing the world. What I percieve of this song is basically, dont live life in the fast lane. The guitar line in the song reminds me of a classic rock melody with a 90's guitar effect. The outro included during the song makes for a COMPLETE transition from song style. It goes from heavy and attacking, to a calm and absorbing Latin guitar work.

Track 4) Visit
- The objective given during this song and majorly lyrical. The first sentence makes this known. "Everything you do, it comes back to you, whatever it may be." The proceeding words go on to explain not to fear personal change and take events as they lay out to be. This is yet another slow, yet mildly heavy rap groove. The chorus includes a graceful melody that could make one feel as though they're floating in the clouds.

Track 5) Unity
- The word Unity has a lot of pertinancy in the history of 311. Not to mention it was the name of their latest tour. This is another powerful lyrical song explaining that 311 and their fans are going to make it through it all because they have the power of the Unity. This song is a nonstop barrage of assaulting musical power. Never once slowing down for a minute, but everchanging, it will always be having your head bob. The following are a few excerpts of the song that express the truth of 311's belief's.

-"My bro's are down for the Unity, 311 is down for the Unity, Unanimity of the Unity THATS RIGHT"!
-"Oh G-d I can't believe it but when this era's through I'll say that's it. Edification will take place. Pull up the reigns. And get out of the race."
-"Even if I cared to try I couldn't please them.
Their petty complaints, stupid restraints ain't gonna work."

Track 6) Hydroponic
- 311 emerged during the 90's and that means a large population of the youth were resorting to drugs, particularly marijuana, for outside inspiration. With respect to Nick and SA's habit, 311 was able to produce a song that would become an anthem to all their fans and a personal bow to the pot smokers of America. The song starts out with a quiet bass line that gets increasingly louder with time. When it reaches its apex, the drums and guitar come crashing in to create there trademark slow metal groove. The song stays slow throughout but the transitions in the song make it one to bob to many times over.

Track 7) My Stoney Baby
- One of the more "chill" songs on the album no doubt. With the funky bass bumps over the ska progessed like strumming thoughout the song, there is no excuse not to chill out to this tune. The lyrics are, with lack of a better word, fun. You'll notice that the verses are diverse and have great transitions. Nick and SA are able to harmonize quite pleasantly throughout a few of the verses. The plot of the song, not the meaning in this one, is easily understood if one listens to the song in its entirity. It's about the good times and good people they have stumbled upon in their busy music careers.

Track 8) Nix Hex
- The intention of Nick Hexum (Lead Vocalist) is without a doubt to create a psychadelic delite and is achieved with the entering guitar riff. Tim's guitar effect he uses in this song reminds me of sound bending. The subtle verses behind the lyrics are an absolute joy to listen to. This song is probably the most authentic rap song on the CD, how it achieves it sounding like Santana is a question only 311 could answer. Creepy voices and sound effects are used skillfully in the background at perfect intervals. At the end of the song, a prize awaits.

Track 9) Plain
- This song is kinda funky with a twist of the rap that 311 is accustomed to. Nick explains in the verses that basically, he says what he feels. "If I had a point, I'd say it plain" prooves the songs meaning right there. The drums in the song kinda sound like martini bar music at first but then rolls out to the upbeat funk that Chad Sexton (Drummer) can produce.

Track 10) Feels So Good
- One of 311's most famous trademark songs. This song is remenisent of Freak Out in terms of never ending speed and vibe. The 1st verse explains a quality that each 5 band members have to beat stay on game with everyone else in the music industry and says BRING IT ON rather loud and truthfully. This song definately includes a funk feel with the heavy stuff your used to. P-Nut (Bass) has been critically acclaimed by this song. Fans go crazy when song is played live. You will see why.

Track 11) Do You Right
- This is one of the rare 311 dedication songs. One can tell by reading the title that this song is directed at someone, and its obviously a girl. This song style is unique and "fun". Continuously upbeat and angelic at times, the vibe totally makes for an authentic song to match the title.

*Hidden Track*
Fat Chance/ F**k the Bulls**t

- Fat Chance is a unique little sang dialogue that Nick and SA speak with rhythm. They are giving props to their producer Eddy Offord, in only way 311 knows best...IN SONG! After that little intricate tid bit everything goes quiet... the listener is convinced the CD is over... but wait... he hears something its the albums closing song getting ready to take place. This song is rough and fast and the lyrics are cleary indicating that 311 is mad. The song addresses a lot of human mistakes that have happened, are happening and will happen in the future. I guess you could classify it as a political song with a lot of embellishments following it. This song is a very popular closer when they play live.

I hope this review has helped. Having been my first review, I know I must have screwed up somewhere but I am an avid listener of the band and these are my enterpretations of the songs and album as a whole and to fill you in on what 311 is about.

Great debut.......2006-02-25

This is the first 311 CD I bought even though I wasnt too sure if I would like it since I never heard of the songs before, only knowing songs like Down, All Mixed Up etc. But I absolutley love this CD, every song is great. THey have a really solid sound throughout, great music to jam to. They have just a catchy sound that makes you want to sing along and killer guitar riffs that help back the songs up. If you are a fan of 311, you need to own this to hear how the band started out.
Fav songs: Welcome, Hydroponic, Unity.

311 at their stoniest!.......2005-10-21

Just look at the picture of these guys on the back of the album...priceless! "Music" is a heck of a debut, laying out 311's musical ultimatum of tight, muscular metal riffing, reggae grooves, funk, slap-bass, tight drumming, dual-lead rapping and singing, and more musical twists and turns than most bands have in a career.

"Welcome" sets the mood nicely, but "Freak Out" is where things really get started. "Visit," "Unity," "Plain," and the classic "Feels So Good" are just a few of the songs that showcase the band's trademark genre-blending style. "Hydroponic" is obviously a reference to one of the band's passtimes, and "My Stoney Baby" is a cool funky tune. However the concert favorite and happy slam dance song "Do You Right" points to the future of 311, combining melodic hard rock with a Caribbean-flavored chorus, frenetic rapping and great singing. And of course, "Fat Chance/F*** the Bulls***," a hidden track for some reason, closes out the album with high energy.

For all of its diversity, the album still sounds a little bit too flat, as if every song uses the same key, tempoes and scales, so it gets 4 stars instead of 5. Still, a great, fun, high energy debut, a must buy for every 311 fan.

Average customer rating: One of the best compilations Mitsuko the light on keybord. Please ignore the low reviews on this set! Weird, weird recording 1991 Gramophone Award Winner

Mozart: The Piano Sonatas Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Uchida, Mitsuko | ( U ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Piano Concertos Mozart: Sonatas for Piano & Violin "Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp. 109, 110 & 111" Mitsuko Uchida Plays Schubert Mozart: The Violin Sonatas ASIN: B00005QDYG Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata In C,Kv 279[189d]-Allegro
2. Piano Sonata In C,Kv 279[189d]-Andante
3. Piano Sonata In C,Kv 279[189d]-Allegro
4. Piano Sonata In F,Kv 280[189e]-Allegro Assai
5. Piano Sonata In F,Kv 280[189e]-Adagio
6. Piano Sonata In F,Kv 280[189e]-Presto
7. Piano Sonata In Bb,Kv 281[189f]-Allegro
8. Piano Sonata In Bb,Kv 281[189f]-Andante Amoroso
9. Piano Sonata In Bb,Kv 281[189f]-Rondeau[Allegro]
10. Piano Sonata In Eb,Kv 282[189g]-Adagio
11. Piano Sonata In Eb,Kv 282[189g]-Menuetto 1 & 2
12. Piano Sonata In Eb,Kv 282[189g]-Allegro
13. Piano Sonata In G,Kv 283[189h]-Allegro
14. Piano Sonata In G,Kv 283[189h]-Andante
15. Piano Sonata In G,Kv 283[189h]-Presto
16. Allegro
17. Rondeau En Polonaise (Andante)
18. Tema Con Variazioni
19. 1. Allegro Con Spirito
20. 2. Andante, Un Poco Adagio
21. 3. Rondeau (Allegretto Grazioso)
22. 1. Allegro Maestoso
23. 2. Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
24. 3. Presto
25. 1. Allegro Con Spirito
26. 2. Andantino Con Espressione
27. 3. Rondeau (Allegro)
28. 1. Allegro Moderato
29. 2. Andante Cantabile
30. 3. Allegretto
31. 1. Tema (Andante Grazioso) Con Variazioni
32. 2. Menuetto
33. 3. Alla Turca (Allegretto)
34. 1- Sonata In F, Kv 332-300k - Allegro
35. 2- Adagio
36. 3- Allegro Assai
37. 1- Sonata In B Flat, Kv 333-315c - Allegro
38. 2- Andante Cantabile
39. 3- Allegretto Grazioso
40. Fantasia In C Minor Kv 475 (Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu` Alleg Ro - Tempo I)
41. 1- Sonata In C Minor, Kv 457 - Molto Allegro
42. 2- Adagio
43. 3- Allegro Assai
44. 1. Allegro
45. 2. Andante
46. 3. Rondo (Allegro)
47. 1. Allegro
48. 2. Adagio
49. 3. Allegretto
50. 1. Allegro
51. 2. Adagio
52. 3. Allegretto
53. 1. Allegro, Kv 533
54. 2. Andante, Kv 533
55. 3. Rondo (Allegretto ), Kv 494

Customer Reviews:

One of the best compilations.......2007-05-06

Classic Mitsuko Uchida. She loves Mozart, and you can tell from this ultra slim box set.

Mitsuko the light on keybord........2007-01-12

always wanted the complete piano sonatas from Mozart on my player to hear it uninterrupted, and this recording gives me the greates listening pleasure. i fallowed Miss Uchida from Wienna, when she was a sudent there in the late 1950's, and her playing became the finest interpretation of Mozart;-and she must have known Bela Bartok's take on the piano as a percussion instrument, and her oriental background help to bring wonderful coloration to her sound,palyfulness, and lightness,as if sunlight bouces off from fresh snow.
--would Mozart love to hear her playing? he would dance with her.--A B Vizy.

Please ignore the low reviews on this set!.......2006-04-12

There are already several excellent reviews of Uchida's performance of Mozart's piano sonatas, so no need to repeat or elaborate on these well done efforts. But I must warn against putting much credence into the lowly ratings (of 1 to 2 *) - these should be stricken from the reviews listing. I bought this set when released based on having own several single discs in the past, the excellent reviews received in several of the publications already mentioned, and opinions of those I respect in the Good Music Guide forum (good-music-guide.com); if fact, there is an ongoing thread there w/ a poll, and Uchida is receiving about a third of the votes (dozen or so pianists listed) as the top cycle for these compositions. Surprisingly, Klara Wurtz's box set of these pieces on the Brilliant label (i.e. a great value) is in second in the poll - indeed, I purchased this as a 'second' set elsewhere for only $20 - just superb (5* ratings on Amazon), and will need several more hearings to see who I prefer. But, I don't believe you can go wrong w/ either of these box sets.

Weird, weird recording.......2006-03-09

I only gave this 1 star because its a required feild, I can't enter 0.
I am still finding it hard to believe this set of recordings passed quality control before being burnt to CD.
Didn't anyone listen to them first?
The recording technique is trully awful and given that this is modern recording, there is no excuse. There are a lot of strange resonances going on at a level which seriously interferes with the actual music. Not only that, arpeggios are like Uzzi submachine guns wherein the sound of the ivories hitting the wooden keyboard base are so much louder than the notes it's like a woodpecker hacking into a redwood while very quietly humming the tune in the background.
In fact this is a great recording of everything except the music.
Weird!
I didn't understand someones comment until I heard Barenboims set of sonatas, but now I do. Uchidas' playing here really is like someone reading it for the first time, no colour, no life. In fact a painting by numbers picture before being coloured in.
Don't get me wrong, I wish I could play half as well as her but if you want to hear the best, this isn't it.
So far the best I've heard is Barenboim but I'll soon investigate Brautigam, Baruda-Skoda and Moravec... great fun but i guess we have to accept a few disappointments like this on our expedition.

1991 Gramophone Award Winner.......2005-02-12

Mozart's piano sonatas are sometimes devalued by critics as "lesser compositions" in Mozart's vast output. Of course when there are 626 works in total, some will be truly monumental, some merely masterful and others somewhat average and less consequential compared to the creme. To fully appreciate the piano sonatas of Mozart, one needs a little perspective. In Mozart's piano sonatas we see a bit more of the utilitarian need to produce music suitable for the "home market" - sometimes even used merely for musical lessons for a patron's child. What we often have here is typically pleasant parlor music - which was one goal of the more "simple" compositions in this set. This is one of the minor downsides of "let's hear it all" complete collections like this ... not all pieces will be stunning masterpieces. So, to one not familiar with this context, there can be feeling of the music being a bit "let down" after listening to some of these more simple sonatas - especially if there is an expectation for them to possess the magnitude of Beethoven's or Schubert's grand piano sonata conceptions.

Although more humble as a whole, Mozart's Piano Sonatas still possess a brilliance and that magical "Mozart touch." Take sonatas like K570 which have a surface innocence over a foundation of serious emotional and intellectual depth. Clearly, Mozart had a way of taking a simple, child-like lyrical theme and developing it via sonata form into something effortlessly melodic and classically perfected. All the sonatas are here enjoyable and highly musical in their own right. Additionally, I also think much of this music really fits well into the world of young children: innocent, lyrical, gentle and not too much at once. But, like Artur Schnabel once said, "Mozart's sonatas are easy for children but difficult for adults." While some pieces are seemingly simple and make for wonderful, soothing background music (disc 5), there are plenty of dynamic, vituostic sonatas here - such as the popular K.330-333, the pathos-laden K.310 (a rare minor-key sonata) and especially the two passionate works in C minor (K457 and K475).

The typically warm, sensitive and expressive style of Mitsuko Uchida brings out the best in Mozart's sonatas as she finds just the right "classical-era spirit" in the music. In the lilting allegros and rondos, Uchida recreates that legendary "bouncy" Mozart tempo and youthful enthusiasm, while still finding the occasional pathos when called for in certain moments. The sound of her piano is somewhat reminicent of a Mozart-era fortepiano with its sharp attack and quick decay. In fact, Mozart took such instrument dynamics into consideration in his fast-moving legato writing. For some at first (me included), this kind of sound may seem somewhat "dry" (as another Amazon reviewer notes as well). But perhaps Ms. Uchida is trying to stay closer to the spirit of the music by her choice of instrument, following Mozart's markings (minimal changes in dynamics) and minimizing the power of the modern grand by largely avoiding use of the sustaining pedal (an invention which arrived late in Mozart's time that whose potential fascinated to him). So, I think the sound fits the idiom well ... but I still find the sound quality a bit thin and slightly unfulfilling nevertheless. However, it is certainly not disappointing enough to keep one from acquiring the set and fully enjoying the music. Just imagine Mozart playing his little fortepiano to tickle the fancy of the fickle Viennese aristocrats, and the sound of Uchida's piano and playing fall nicely into place.

This set received two legendary critic awards: a coveted Penquin Guide "Rosette" and the 1991 Gramophone Award as well as a listing as a top "Recommended Recording" - which certainly is fine critical acclaim. Additionally, Gramophone says of this landmark set: "This is unfailing clean, crisp and elegant playing that avoids anything like a romanticised view. Indeed her complete series is a remarkable achievement, comparable with her fine account of the piano concertos ... an unqualified recommendation is in order for what must be one of the most valuable volumes in the Philips's Complete Mozart Edition."

Another complete set that is high on many's list and worth hearing comes is by Eshenbach. His was my second choice. Andras Schiff is also known for a very lyrical and warm-sounding Mozart and his Decca complete cycle is also satisfying (but it lacks some of the magic Uchida brings). A cycle that did not seem to recreate the 18th-century spirit of these sonatas was that of Spaniard Alicia de Larrocha - whose full, grand piano sound and greater embellishments did not seem to fit the genre as well as Uchida's more intimate pianism and sound (to me at least). Russian pianist Mikhail Pletnev brings his characteristic dynamism and dazzling velocity to K.330-332/K.457 in a 2006 DG release (that did not garner great music-industry reviews though). But, it really comes down to what stylistic nuances most captures your interest and emotion, so it is best to pick what you like best and enjoy the music. But it may be hard to top Mitsuko Uchida in Mozart's sonatas. Most major reviews I have read seem to think so too. Compositions - 4 stars; Performance - 5 stars; Sound - 4 stars.

Average customer rating: Another Amazing Album From 311 It's not that bad 311 sooo sad Loyalty

Don't Tread On Me 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greatest Hits '93-'03 Evolver 311 From Chaos Grassroots ASIN: B0009X3FBO Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Don't Tread On Me
2. Thank Your Lucky Stars
3. Frolic Room
4. Speak Easy
5. Solar Flare
6. Waiting
7. Long For The Flowers
8. Getting Through To Her
9. Whiskey & Wine
10. It's Getting OK Now
11. There's Always An Excuse

Amazon.com

311's place in rock `n' roll history seems secure. Unfortunately, so does its sound. Unlike other funk-inflected acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even Incubus, 311's never fully expanded on the promise of its initial musical vision. On Don't Tread On Me, the band's eighth studio release, P-Nut and the gang seem intent on mining the same familiar terrain they have since their 1995 self-titled classic. Fans of albums such as 2001's From Chaos and 2003's promising Evolver will likely find Tread familiar and perhaps even comforting, but it's unlikely to invite a new horde of fans as the album often sounds like an imitation of the bands 311 helped inspire in its decade-plus career. There are some nice touches. "Speak Easy," "Waiting" and many of the other tracks evoke images of sandy beaches and warm summer breezes, but none are strong enough to help Don't Tread On Me stands out from the herd. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

Another Amazing Album From 311.......2006-11-29

311 have been together as a band for 15+ years and over the years have continued to pump out one 5 star album after another. Don't Tread On Me, while not my favorite 311 album, still dominates over the competition. While many artists are screaming in anger, whining in an emo voice or rapping about how cool it is to commit acts of violence, 311 and Don't Tread On Me are a comforting break from all of that sadness and negativity. Past 311 albums have been mostly dominated by both vocalists Nick Hexum and SA Martinez singing and rapping together. Don't Tread On Me has one rap/rock song called Solar Flare, which is a colorful commentary on the ills of modern day politics. The other songs have Nick and SA singing interchangably and some parts in wonderful harmony. One pleasant surprise is that SA Martinez gets to show off his always evolving vocals in the songs Getting Through To Her and It's Getting OK Now. The only weak part of the album is that it only has 11 songs and is under 40 minutes in length. But taking the band's main message of positivity into play here, I can all say that I am very thankful for another amazing 311 album and hope that there are many more to come in the future.

It's not that bad.......2006-10-22

I bought this CD after I heard 311's version of The Cure's "Love Song," which was my first taste of 311. I gave it four stars because I haven't heard their other albums, and so I came in listening to it with no real expectations. I did think that the singing would be a little better, but overall, the CD is something I can listen to while driving or doing homework. It's pretty mellow. My personal favorites were Long For The Flowers, Getting Through To Her, and There's Always An Excuse. For those 311 fans who've listened to every album, they probably weren't able to take Don't Tread On Me for what it is. Comparatively speaking to other music that's out there, this CD really isn't that bad. It's not great, but I do listen to it pretty often, and I'd recommend it if you like easy going, island style music and have no expectations as to how this should sound.

311 .......2006-09-01

311 has consistently blended several genres of music (many times when people ask me what kind of music they play, I cannot even describe it), five amazing personalities and excellent lyrics. I have seen 311 live at least 16 times (maybe 18) and was in Memphis this year; every, single show saturates my entire being: body, mind and spirit. To me, they're music is powerful art. I make my own 311 compilations, emulating what THEY do- and the average number off every album is two or three songs, (including off DTOM). The deeply unique element of 311 *is* the wide range of musical and song style- DTOM is just one more example of this. Frankly, some of the lyrics read like poems (which is valuable in and of itself). I love 311 and am grateful for the energy they bring to the planet. I plan to support every album they work hard to produce to keep them going strong! Amy Ginko

sooo sad.......2006-08-14

i am a huge 311 fan and find this cd to be immensely disappointing....this cd makes me want to hold up a sign at the 311 show im going to friday reading "dont tread on me play real 311"...the way you know that its an awful cd is that it would sound awful live...grassroots and music remain the best of 311 the blue album is up there and even though transistor was experimental at least it was full of dubby reggae not poppy predictable stuff found on tread on me...apparently nick hexum and SA can not rap anymore and settled for sunny choruses...311 does not groove anymore i use to love how their music went from soft melodies to hard guitar raps and drum solos all in the same songs....if 311 continues to sound like this nick hexum might as well put out a solo cd

Loyalty.......2006-07-13

Friends and 311 lovers alike, we need to remember how difficult it is to make EVERY single CD a smash HIT. 311 has had numerous chart topping singles. It just so happens that this past album (Don't Tread on Me) was different from what we're used to. The loyal 311 fans will enjoy and await the next album. However, I do like Evolver better also.

Peace

Average customer rating: Superb Performance and musical Work A nice set at a nice price!

Complete Organ Concertos Handel , Preston , Pinnock , and English Concert Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Handel - Concerti grossi, op. 6 / AAM · Manze Manfredini: CONCERTI GROSSI OP. 3 Nos. 1-12 Bach: Concertos Corelli: 12 Concerti grossi, op. 6 Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures ASIN: B000065TV0 Release Date: 2002-06-11

Customer Reviews:

Superb Performance and musical Work.......2007-05-19

G.F. Haendel is mostly known for his masterly written great vocal works, his instrumental work being less known for the wider public, except for Music for Royal Fireworks and Water Music. Though not an expert on classical music, I think this trio would give almost every listener a sheer joy (I, Personally, enjoy listening to all 3 cd's one by one, when I have the time), for one gets a great performance, as he would usually do when it comes to the English Concert, of all of Haendel's Organ Concertos for a great price (about 7$ a disc).

A nice set at a nice price!.......2007-01-16

Prior to this 3-CD set, I had owned an old LP recording of the complete Handel Organ Concerti. What a treat this performance is! I'm a fan of the English Consort with Trevor Pinnock, so I wasn't surprised that I enjoyed this recording.

These are fun pieces that any baroque lover would enjoy.

A 3-CD set for under $25 was quite a bargain.

Average customer rating: The last great 311 cd GREATEST Albums of the '90s Awesome An All Time 311 Bestseller! Perfection

Soundsystem 311 Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: From Chaos 311 Evolver Grassroots Transistor ASIN: B00005ABI1 Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

1. Freeze Time
2. Come Original
3. Large in the Margin
4. Flowing
5. Can't Fade Me
6. Life's Not a Race
7. Strong All Along
8. Sever
9. Eons
10. Evolution
11. Leaving Babylon
12. Mindspin
13. Livin' & Rockin'

Amazon.com

When "Down" shot up the singles charts in 1996, it was the culmination of eight years of hard work for Nebraska-bred, Los Angeles-based 311. Soundsystem ups the ante on the quintet's good-time, never-forced amalgam of hip-hop, rock, funk, and reggae. "Come Original" features Nick Hexum's identifiable talk-singing style, and the tune's lilting dancehall and reggae overtones make it perfect for convertible cruising. From the odd but compelling rhythms in "Freeze Time," to the Santana-influenced stylings and Tim Mahoney's intricate guitar work in "Life's Not a Race," to the almost metallic riffing of "Evolution," 311 have constructed a diverse yet cohesive collection. The band's crisp, edgy sound, well showcased by producer Hugh Padgam (XTC, the Police), is especially winning on the irresistible and rollicking "Mindspin" and the aggro closing cut, "Livin' & Rockin'." It's a good bet that this Soundsystem will find its way onto the sound systems of fans old and new. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

The last great 311 cd.......2007-06-26

Soundsystem ends the computer/music-for-heaven phase with Soundsystem, and 311 ended their great album streak there. I think something happened, but that's okay. I'm glad to see that 311 went on for so long, and all the previous albums and the songs on Transistor I like are so ________ good. This isn't the best of them, but it's cool and has it's own sound. There's a lot of computer sounds, and it sound like a soundsystem, while Transistor was so spacey and heaven like.

I can't think of a single stand out track, because the tracks really are very good. SOme of the songs dont' grab me like other 311 songs can, but that's okay. Come Original, Freeze Time, Life's Not A Race (it sounds like Santana a bit with the guitar), and the great cover of Leaving Babylon by The Bad Brains, are some that stand out. I dont' consider Sound System there best, but it's still excellent, and yet another sick album from 311. These guys really are amazing.

Soundsystem to me represented more of the band streching their limits, especially Tim, who dosen't always play guitar solos. THe Santana solos are great. Chad's drumming isn't as good as songs like Applied Science, but it was some of Chad doing some awesome monster drumming. Nick Hexum still on sings, and Martinez can still rap, and when he sings properly, he can _________ sing (on the chorus for Life's Not A Race). 311 aren't just a _________ nu-metal band. Not Rage, their better.

I wouldn't look into their later albums unless you really like them. I say that 311 ain't just another band, so _________ everything I said before. 311 will forgive me because they are just great people, as a person.

9.5/10

GREATEST Albums of the '90s.......2006-09-11

If I was stranded on a desert island and I could have one album to listen to, it would be SOUNDSYSTEM.

There are 13 songs on Soundsystem, each track has a diverse mix of styles and sounds. I love all the songs except for track 10.
Music is my life and I listen to everything but country. 311 is a band that mixes various musical genres effortlessly. Soundsystem offers a variety of styles including rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, metal, and world. The songs are so catchy and fun, you will listen to them over and over.

I have been a 311 fan for over 10 years now and if I had to pick a favorite album, it would be this one. I have listened to Soundsystem a ridiculous amount of times and it never grows old.

311 have been going strong for 15 years now. This album came out in 1999, but it sounds as modern and amazing as the best contemporary music. Do not deny your ears and mind any longer, you need Soundsystem in your collection!

I have listened to SOUNDSYSTEM more times than any other album.

Awesome.......2006-05-13

I love this album. I think 3 of my top 10 favorite songs from this band are on here. Flowing is great, I absolutely love the harmonizing and sound. Sever has great lyrics and probably my favorite chours from the band. Plus, I love the little guitar solo outro at the end. And Mindspin, while a fairly average song for the first two minutes, finishes with maybe my favorite piece of music in the history of music. The ending of that song is absolutely brilliant. Add those songs with a bunch of other solid songs (Freeze Time, Come Original, Life's Not a Race, Large in the Margain) and it easily makes the album 5* to me. Plus, the other songs aren't all that bad either. In fact, the only song I really dislike on the album is Can't Fade Me. This is definitely in the upper echolon of 311 albums for me.

An All Time 311 Bestseller!.......2006-01-11

This is one of 311's top albums. If you are just getting to know them, or just haven't invested in this album yet, now is the time.

I estimate that the flowing rhythms and intricate musical themes of this CD have resonated through my many systems hundreds of times. Especially if I am going on a road trip or something, this CD plays -- all the way through! You can't stop it. That's how good it flows!

Breakdown:

"Freeze Time"
This track starts it all of in a grungy, hard, nod-your-head-to-this style that cant be beat. You will understand where this CD is going from this track alone.

"Come Original"
311 despizes non-originality. SA takes to the mic to deliver a lyrical reasoning of why you've got to make up your own sound. Hexum trades off nicely, continuing the 311 tradition. This one is not a crowd pleaser in the sense that it was made to rock! But the crowds sure go crazy over it!

"Large in the Margin"
A flowing nuance of sound that takes you into the more "hydroponic sound" 311 loves. Yeah, it's a homegrown sound, but it sure takes to the waves and pleases the ear. Trust me, you won't have to skip this track. (Nor will you want to.)

"Flowing"
Just take off. It doesn't matter where you go, 311 will find you. You won't lose where you are going, in other words. I like the intro to this song especially. It sets an interesting tone to the whole thing.

"Can't Fade Me"
'Nuff said!

"Life's Not a Race"
While other bands of the time were meddling in the wanna-be-punk rock to match the style of the '70s punk genre, 311 was messing around with the more musical, lyrical, psychadelia that made Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd masterworkers of music. The Transistor album of 311 makes that apparent. They bring some more with this album. Nice job 311.

"Strong All Along"
A head bobbin', smooth rockin' tune. Mix a bit of reggae and some "Omaha Stylee" of 311, and you get this track. It is an amazzing thing!

"Sever"
Traditional 311 jam you cant miss out on.

"Eons"
One of my big time favorites. Flowing. Nice guitar riffs, and chilled lyrics put this one in the top of their track listing for me. They could have made this one a single if they'd wanted...or something.

"Evolution"
Get up and jam to this funky riff about the evolution of technology. Isn't it great? 311 wants you to ensure that it continues. They made a breakthrough, whose next...exponentially?

"Leaving Babylon"
Reggae and psycadelia meet! Another of my all time favorites. This shows not only musical talent, but studio talent. These guys know their stuff, and their music history. If heard it live as well, and it rocks there too. This one seals the deal for me. 311 is at the top. This one will change music forever!

"Mindspin"
The title says it all. You want a little '90s punk. Here you go, served up on a silver platter (or is it platinum)?

"Livin & Rockin"
That's what you'll do as you let this CD go for another round. This one finishes it off niceley. But when you're talking about circles, there is no end, and no beginning. So does this track start it, or end it. I can't really say.

This album is one of their all time best. It is a must have for any R&R lover of this or any generation. Don't wait another minute to start yourself off on a whole nother revolution of music!

Perfection.......2005-12-15

Every single one of 311's albums is awesome. NOBODY has a smoother voice than Nick. Martinez spits out rad harmonies. They're music makes you get up out of your seat. You can feel the music, not just hear it. Of course, every album has my top three songs, but it by no means implicates the others aren't good. "Come Original"....Awesome, "Creatures" is my anthem. If you want a skin & mind tingling experience listen to "Beyond the Gray Sky" which is on one of the other albums. The Don't tread On Me album has more of a ska feel to it which is really cool, however I do wish Martinez was less prominent in the vocals. It seemed like he was pushing in on Nick's territory. Stick with what you do well, Martinez, which is backround harmonies; I like ya but you start to sound whiny the louder you get. Wanna go to the bestr concert of your life? Catch an outdoor show. Rock On!

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