Destination Unknown

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The debut release by this Canadian duo could easily have been billed as the latest from Ron Sexsmith, who writes all the material here and sings all the leads. Yet the harmonies of producer Don Kerr, a frequent Sexsmith sideman, are more than background vocals, as the two strive for a brotherly blend reminiscent of the Everlys and the Louvins. The arrangements are largely acoustic, the melodies often folkish, from the mandolin-driven "Listen" that opens the CD through the country strains of "Reacquainted." Poppier fare such as the dreamy "Chasing Forever" and "Counting on Time" pay homage to the brothers Davies of the Kinks, whose reveries of sunny days and village greens find kindred spirits here. Few can match Sexsmith for melancholy, and the lovesick "Only Me" reflects his bittersweet best. --Don McLeese

Product Description
Destination Unknown is a seriously stunning release, offering a welcome 21st century answer to the Everly Brothers. Together, with Ron’s band, the two have toured the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Coldplay and Elvis Costello, who along with Paul McCartney and many others, count themselves among Ron’s fans. Sexsmith & Kerr’s camaraderie is showcased with the lilting, gorgeous harmonies of Destination Unknown. Ronboys. 2005.

Destination Unknown

Destination Unknown,Ron Sexsmith,Don Kerr,Emergent / 92e,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Canada,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

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Destination Unknown

Average customer rating: A modern day Everly Brothers kind of tone to the CD Wonderful! Ron Sexsmith fans rejoice! A beautiful album from one of the world's best songwriters A Lovely New Set from Mr. Sexsmith Great Songsmith

Destination Unknown Ron Sexsmith , and Don Kerr Manufacturer: Thirty Tigers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rarities (Import) Time Being Retriever Other Songs Ron Sexsmith ASIN: B000AD1OCU Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. Listen
2. One Less Shadow
3. Lemonade Stand
4. Reacquainted
5. Chasing Forever
6. Counting On Time
7. Only Me
8. You've Been Waiting
9. Raindrops In My Coffee
10. I've Been Away
11. Diana Sweets
12. Your Guess Is As Good As Mine
13. Tree-Lined Street

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The debut release by this Canadian duo could easily have been billed as the latest from Ron Sexsmith, who writes all the material here and sings all the leads. Yet the harmonies of producer Don Kerr, a frequent Sexsmith sideman, are more than background vocals, as the two strive for a brotherly blend reminiscent of the Everlys and the Louvins. The arrangements are largely acoustic, the melodies often folkish, from the mandolin-driven "Listen" that opens the CD through the country strains of "Reacquainted." Poppier fare such as the dreamy "Chasing Forever" and "Counting on Time" pay homage to the brothers Davies of the Kinks, whose reveries of sunny days and village greens find kindred spirits here. Few can match Sexsmith for melancholy, and the lovesick "Only Me" reflects his bittersweet best. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Destination Unknown is a seriously stunning release, offering a welcome 21st century answer to the Everly Brothers. Together, with Ron's band, the two have toured the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Coldplay and Elvis Costello, who along with Paul McCartney and many others, count themselves among Ron's fans. Sexsmith & Kerr's camaraderie is showcased with the lilting, gorgeous harmonies of Destination Unknown. Ronboys. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

A modern day Everly Brothers kind of tone to the CD.......2007-01-24

Most songs are beautifully orchestrated, as Sexsmith is known to do.

Wonderful! Ron Sexsmith fans rejoice!.......2006-12-09

Ron Sexsmith has been a brilliant, stellar exception to the dull and shopworn landscape of popular musical artists for a long time now, and continues his streak of gorgeous, masterful music on this disc. Not only is Ron in his best form, perhaps better than ever before, he also has teamed up with an artist, Don Kerr, who's so compatible they may as well be twins separated at birth.

Ron's heavenly voice is there, as are the soaring, tuneful and memorable melodies, and lush, rich guitar work, all to complement lyrics that are at once sweet, gentle, insightful, and bitterseet. The music flows like a river of diamonds from start to finish. Not one track or moment is less than lovely.

If you have been liking Ron Sexsmith, rush to get this outstanding work of art. If you have never really tried his music, this is a great place to start, with Don Kerr's voice complementing Ron's so beautifully. And if you fall in love with this disc, which you likely will, get the rest of his music. It's all of piece, all beautiful.

Regards,

Tom B

A beautiful album from one of the world's best songwriters.......2006-08-27

It's incredible how astonishingly consistent and prolific Ron Sexsmith has been over the past decade. I keep worrying that the pace at which he puts out albums is going to dilute their quality, but it certainly hasn't happened yet. Everything he's put out since "Ron Sexsmith" is worth owning, and each contains at least a handful of masterpieces. How an artist this accessible and talented hasn't found more than a cult audience is beyond me. Anyway, Destination Unknown is one of his loveliest albums. Even the songs that don't rank with his best have inched their way into my consciousness, and the great ones -- to my ears, One Less Shadow, Raindrops in My Coffee, Diana Sweets, and Tree-Lined Street -- are genuinely timeless. Maybe a few others could belong in that list, depending on my mood. The few that don't do as much for me are still melodically inventive and worth listening to, but the lyrics tend a little bit towards sentimentality and self-pity; I'm sure, however, that other people feel differently.

I tried to get one of my hipster friends into Sexsmith, but something seemed to put him off. I think he heard the surface prettiness and assumed that Sexsmith was somehow a safe bland coffeehouse kind of talent, who couldn't possibly have anything exciting to offer. But daring goes beyond throwing in distortion and computerized skronks, or spouting lyrics that express shopworn alienation; it also means looking deeply into yourself and caring enough about your craft to keep working until you cast that state of mind into something permanent and honest. A bubbly tune like Diana Sweets, for example, is actually a hard look at the simultaneous pointlessness and irresistibility of nostalgia. It takes a great deal of courage to look inside yourself and pull that out. Perhaps Sexsmith will never have a large audience -- although I certainly hope he does, because he deserves it -- but anyone that really listens to these songs closely will carry them around for a lifetime. Buy it, you lucky few, and enjoy.

A Lovely New Set from Mr. Sexsmith.......2005-10-15

I've been enamored with Sexsmith's work ever since the classic "Blue Boy" and bought every one of his albums, over time, from the moment I heard that album.
This is not to say that every one of his recordings has been as packed with exquisite melodies and thoughtful lyrics as the above-mentioned treasure, in Sexsmith's albums there have always been beauties to relish but not quite another album which held my admiration from beginning to end.
That said, this collaboration with Don Kerr -Ron's longtime companion on the road and in studios- may be the one that reaches such heights.
Although the instrumentation here is far more spare than in "Blue Boy," consisting primarily of guitars, an occasional cello and some drums, the quality of the writing is impeccable and the mood the two voices conjure up will remind you of his signature romantic touch.
The songs, by and large, are tunes originally written for "Retriever," this album's predecessor, and the idea of recording them as a duo grew out of playing and harmonizing them while traveling from concert to concert. As far as the general feel given to them, it is mainly the result of Sexsmith's admiration for the Louvin Brothers and the Everly Brothers, which will bring memories from both famous groups without ever making you suspicious of plagiarism. Sexsmith is a remarkable composer and singer in his own right, and Kerr provides the perfect vocal counterpoint.
It is hard to single out songs because the compositions are consistently good and the performance throughout is quite faithful to the influences I alluded to before. Still, "Tree-Lined Street," "Counting On Me," "Only Me," "Raindrops In My Coffee" or "Chasing Forever" are sufficient proof of this album deserving a place in your collection.
So, if you already like Sexsmith and you could use some beautiful music early in the morning, before the world revs up to break-neck speeds, this may be just what you've been waiting for.
Lovely music, where "lovely" means beautiful, tender and unconcerned with what people might think of the plain joy of singing pretty songs.

Great Songsmith.......2005-10-11

This is the first CD from Ron Sexsmith I have bought, and it will certainly not be the last one. Accompanied by two guitars and some occasionally drums, the result depends heavily on the voices and the songs. And I must say they are both beautiful. I hear influences, like Paul McCartney, Everly brothers, Louvin brothers and even an early Nils Lofgren. But the songs stand on their own, and it is typically a CD you play when you want to hear something beautiful and timeless. Highlights for me are 'Counting on time' and the absolute killer....'Only me'.

Average customer rating: they are posers Messsssssstttt Pop Punk at its Best they rock FME

Destination Unknown Mest Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wasting Time Mest Photographs Sticks and Stones Nothing Gold Can Stay ASIN: B00005QD7O Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Opinions
2. Yesterday
3. Cadillac
4. Another Day
5. Without You
6. Fuct Up Kid
7. It's Over
8. Reason
9. Breakin' Down
10. Chelsea
11. Misunderstood
12. Drawing Board
13. Mother's Prayer
14. Living Dead

Customer Reviews:

they are posers.......2005-12-30

i bet you 10$ that they stole destination unkown from the lyrics of ruby soho by rancid kicks there gay poopy areses there stupid punk wannabes like blink182 listen to us bombs or rancid or operation ivy or the vandals or the dropkick murphys or the clash or sublime or the casaulties

Messsssssstttt.......2005-02-19

I loved this Cd soooo much. I bought it, and the next week, i took it to my friends house, and played it, a while later, i took it out of her stereo, and placed it upsidedown on her desk. BIG mistake!!! we then proceeded to light candles a such, when she knew she wasn't allowed to, then we had to smother the flmae, and the smoke went everywhere. then she sprayed perfume around the room, and it landed on my wonderful Destination unknown CD! I WAS SO MAD! She runined it, and I now have to go buy another one! But yes..as I was saying, awesome CD. Probably my favourite out of all of their Cd's, and i think they'll keep getting better!

Pop Punk at its Best.......2004-11-11

Mest is definatley one of my favourite bands and all of thier albums are great. They are at the top of the list as far as the pop punk genre goes. The music is fast paced and extremely catchy. If you like Yellowcard, The Starting Line, Green Day, Good Charlotte, Blink 182 and New Found Glory then I recommend Mest.

Destination Unknown is a truly amazing cd and deserves to be played loud and often. It is full of up beat catchy songs. The tunes all have the capability of getting stuck in your head. Sure, a lot of the songs are about girls and brokendown relationships, but what do you expect listening to a group of young guys singing about what's going on in their lives.

Some of my favourite songs on the album are:
Opinions
Cadillac
It's Over
Reason
Mother's Prayer

If you liked Mest's first album then you will definately enjoy this one also. All 14 songs are great, no filler included. I highly recommend Destination Unknown and if you like this one you will be sure to enjoy their other two albums also!

they rock.......2004-08-22

Mest is an awesome band. I think they live up to what real punk is. Go buy their albums its way worth the money!

FME.......2004-05-10

Thrice is amazing and If you liked showoff check out chris from showoffs new band Farewell My Enemy at www.farewellmyenemy.com they are really f'n awesome.
Tom

Average customer rating: It's About Time Somebody Noticed Him! Grab this cd Quality Music my new favorite GREAT CD!

Chances Are Patrick Davis Manufacturer: Destination Unknown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000D9PPQ Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. This Life
2. Only Love
3. Just Like The Nite
4. Can't Stop Rolling
5. Rock Myself
6. Faithless Heart
7. Maybe Tonite
8. Nowhere Town
9. Rock 'N' Roll Woman
10. Scared To Dream
11. Ooh Las Vegas

Customer Reviews:

It's About Time Somebody Noticed Him!.......2003-11-30

This CD is fabulous! I've been a fan of Patrick's for many, many years now and his success has been a long time coming. This album is for anybody who loves heartfelt, soulful, well-written music. It reaches out to all genres, from country to blues, to rock and roll. Trust me, you WON'T be disappointed when you purchase this. Now I'm just waiting for his next show so I can enjoy this in person! A++++

Grab this cd.......2003-11-11

This album shows true talent from all aspects. Patrick's songwriting, his musical talent, incredible vocals, and the choices he made for back up vocals- Mark Bryan's producing, and to top it all off, a show live is at least as good as listening to this cd. Patrick is a very nice guy, and he obviously appreciates all the people who have helped him along the way. The music samplers on this site are good choices, but Faithless Heart, Maybe Tonite, Scared to Dream are songs you can't miss out on.

Quality Music.......2003-11-04

My friend Mark burned this cd for me and it is great! Patrick's vocals are very soothing.

my new favorite.......2003-10-24

this is a great record from start to finish, i have actually spent time is patrick and the guys on this record, not only are they extremely talented, but they are a group of great people. buy this record and support an amazing artist

GREAT CD!.......2003-10-22

I believe his debut CD has the potential of having several major hits. The first time I heard his music was when he opened for Hootie & the Blowfish. About half way through his set I went and purchased the CD. I have been listening to it for 2 months now and enjoy it just as much today as the first time I played it. It's worth every penny! Patrick is a very talented musician & songwriter. It's just a matter of time before he is at the top of the charts.

Average customer rating:

Destination Unknown 1 Way Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000BPB Release Date: 1995-05-30

Tracks:

1. 1-Tro
2. Colorblind
3. Work It (Tha Right Way)
4. No Sellout (Jazz Mix)
5. Tales From Da Darksyde
6. Destination Unknown
7. Posers
8. Its Alright Ta Get Hype
9. Turn It Up
10. Step 2 Tha Positive
11. Viktim Of The Sindrome
12. Mic Check
13. No Sellout (Ruffnek Mix)
14. Smile For Awhile

Average customer rating: THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR Don't overlook this! CRYSTAL WATERS on vocals!!!

Destination Unknown Gaudino , and Crystal Waters Manufacturer: Robbins Ent. Llc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jump Relax Gypsy Woman Crystal Waters Free My Love ASIN: B0001XALBO Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Destination Unknown [Nari & Gaudino Radio Mix]
2. Destination Unknown [J-Reverse Radio Mix]
3. Destination Unknown [Nari & Gaudino Club Mix]
4. Destination Unknown [Silent Nick Mix]
5. Destination Unknown [J-Reverse Club Mix]
6. Destination Unknown [J-Reverse Dub]
7. Magic Destination

Customer Reviews:

THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.......2007-06-07

If you're looking for the SAX riffed song they're playing in Europe, this is not it. This is nothing but cheesy techno remixes. There's not one SAX riff in all the cuts! I had to bite the bullet on this one and buy the 'Destination Calabria' single. That's where the SAX riff and Crystal Water's vocal is.

Don't overlook this! CRYSTAL WATERS on vocals!!!.......2005-04-15

Did you ever hear a Crystal Waters club track that wasn't housey, upbeat, and funky all in one? Well you still haven't if you've heard this track. It's definitely a signature Crystal Waters tune. If you're a fan of her stuff, don't pass this one up.

Average customer rating: Happy Sun Ra Courageous but saddening sunra at hsi best

Destination Unknown Sun Ra & His Omniverse Arkestra Manufacturer: Enja ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Avant-Garde | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005C9T Release Date: 1993-06-24

Tracks:

1. Carefree
2. Untitled (Echoes Of The Future)
3. Prelude To A Kiss
4. Hocus Pocus
5. Theme Of The Stargazers
6. Interstellar Lo-Ways
7. Calling Planet Earth
8. Satellites Are Sanning
9. S'Wonderful
10. We Travel The Spaceways

Customer Reviews:

Happy Sun Ra.......2003-07-08

Very accessable for Sun Ra neophytes, this is a typical effort from the later stages of Sun Ra's career. There is an exhuberent version of Intersteller Lo Ways...the happiest version of this song I've heard. It sounds like everyone was having fun on this one.

Courageous but saddening.......2000-07-29

Sun Ra recorded this live album near the end of his life. Almost anyone else would have retired at this point. His illness had clearly taken a toll on his playing, although the rest of the Arkestra are in fine form here, playing familiar Sun Ra material with great skill and singing with energy. It sounds like they're having fun. However, the great tenor sax player John Gilmore is missing from this performance. Another negative is that at this point there was very little if any new material from Sun Ra. Everything here is a standard. So, this isn't an essential recording, and hearing it makes me feel a little sad that Sun Ra's so-called life on this planet has ended. We'll never replace him.

sunra at hsi best.......2000-07-09

sunra puts togehter another strange but powerful album filled with explosive moments

Average customer rating:

Voxbox Voxbox Manufacturer: Tonecard Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BGQW4G Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Voxtroduxion
2. Information Observation
3. Disco! Porno!
4. Virtual Memory
5. Emotional Abuse
6. Digitalove
7. Penis Flysnap
8. Retropolis
9. Destination Unknown
10. Vicebox
11. Sonic Masturbation
12. Prison Chamber
13. Level Thirteen
14. Haunted Machine
15. Voxbots
16. Industria Robotica
17. Balloons & Glass
18. Icevox
19. Digitalover

Product Description

Voxbox is a self-titled debut album, written, mixed and mastered by Nevin S. Hersch. While encapsulating a wide variety of styles, Voxbox is held together by intricate production skills and attention to detail. Having 19 tracks and being almost 80 minutes long, this album wasn't a small project. The idea of Voxbox stemmed from Nevin's influences: Depeche Mode, Yaz(oo), Kraftwerk, Adult., Fischerspooner, Solvent, DMX Crew and The Soft Pink Truth. Missing Persons is an obvious influence, since their song "Destination Unknown" is the only cover song featured on the album. The album has a mostly dark feel from its lyrics, "My memory has been deleted," to its artwork, which is bound to get some attention: Mannequin photography from Nevin's own studio mannequins and vocalists, Annie (Lennox) and Carol (Channing). As for the remainder of the vocals, Nevin does them himself.

Average customer rating:

Code Red: Destination Unknown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000541ZI Release Date: 2000-09-14

Tracks:

1. Piece of My Dream (Gear)
2. Shake it Down (Elk River Revue)
3. In the Green (Totem Soul)
4. Found It (Jhelom)
5. Crazy Ride (37)
6. Tricky (Laced)
7. Let Me Live (Gear)
8. Fault to Ground (Section 8)
9. Genius (Jhelom)
10. Fruit of Knowledge (Temple Hill)
11. Uncle Daddy (Seven Limbs)
12. I (Totem Soul)
13. Faces of You (37)
14. When and After... (Mark Melloan)

Album Description

A compilation rock (alternative) CD featuring the hottest local bnds from Kentucky and Indiana.

Average customer rating:

Destination Unknown Sun Ra & His Omniverse Arkestra Manufacturer: Enja ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000025TXP Release Date: 2005-02-07

Tracks:

1. Carefree
2. Untitled (Echoes Of The Future)
3. Prelude To A Kiss
4. Hocus Pocus
5. Theme Of The Stargazers
6. Interstellar Lo-Ways
7. Calling Planet Earth
8. Satellites Are Sanning
9. S'Wonderful
10. We Travel The Spaceways

Average customer rating:

Destination Unknown/Walking in L.A. Missing Persons Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006L9P Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

1. Destination Unknown
2. Walking in L.A.

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1. Diamond Girl
2. Double Live [Live] [Original recording remastered]
3. Elvis By the Presleys (Bonus CD) [Original recording remastered]
4. Everything Ecstatic
5. Face Value
6. From Dusk Till Dawn: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]
7. Golden Slumbers: A Father's Love
8. Got Blooze
9. Heart
10. Hill Country Revue: Live at Bonnaroo [Live]

Rap Music

rap music

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