When it comes to pure and simple songwriting, few can rival Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Lookis another powerful addition to her cannon. So far, her work has been covered successfully by Faith Hill, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt and myriad others and her artist peers will surely find much to feed upon here. In a sense, it's a concept album, the concept being "love" in all its forms. Having recently recovered from breast cancer, Chapman is clearly ready to embrace humanity in all its flawed beauty. Thus we have tales of enduring love, love passed by, romantic love, destructive love, redemptive love and love for the dearly departed, all of them delivered with impressive warmth and charm. Importantly, they're all also performed deadly straight--thankfully, there are no vocal pyrotechnics to divert one's attention from the songs. And what songs they are, Chapman creating a smooth blend of country, pop, jazz and soft soul that's varied in style, tone and mood yet consistent in its excellence. Arguably, she's at her best when indulging her love for show tunes, as she does with the title track and the quiet, exotic "The Reason". --Dominic Wills
Look,Beth Nielsen Chapman,Compass Records,Pop,Pop Vocals,Rock/Pop
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Stand Still, Look Pretty
The Wreckers , Michelle Branch , and Jessica Harp Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009F43V8 Release Date: 2006-05-23 |
Tracks:
- Leave The Pieces
- Way Back Home
- The Good Kind
- Tennessee
- My, Oh My
- Stand Still, Look Pretty
- Cigarettes
- Hard To Love You
- Lay Me Down
- One More Girl
- Rain
- Only Crazy People
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The Wreckers are Grammy-winning songstress Michelle Branch and friend/journeywoman Nashville singer-songwriter Jessica Harp, a team whose solid craftsmanship and soaring, airtight harmonies often lift their hook-smart contemporary country stylings above what's too often mere fizzy, pop-crossover formula. They may have entered the public consciousness via the wide exposure of "Good Kind" on the primetime soap opera One Tree Hill, but the bracing, back-porch charms of the single "Leave the Pieces" should find them a following well beyond that series' teen audience. The reflective title track, gritty folk charms of "Tennessee" and giddy crowd-pleaser "My, Oh My" are suffused with a lyrical maturity that's the perfect counterpoint to the duo's sturdy musical constructs. Solid songs all, delivered with a muscular vocal conviction that does considerably more than merely sell them. --Jerry McCulleyAlbum Description
The Wreckers are about creation, not destruction. Bringing together two young, fearless female singersongwriter-acoustic guitaristsGrammy®-winning, platinum-selling Michelle Branch and collaborator Jessica HarpThe Wreckers' debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty, blends Branch's pop-rock sensibility with Harp's country-folk style. Edgy yet rootsy, on Stand Still, Look Pretty, The Wreckers have a ball.Customer Reviews:
Beautiful Harmony, Catchy Lyrics.......2007-07-26
Okay.......2007-07-09
I hope this review was helpful.
Wow.......2007-05-28
Great debut.......2007-05-23
Chick with rockabilly.......2007-05-22
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The Look of Love
Diana Krall Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005N9CV Release Date: 2001-09-18 |
Tracks:
- S'Wonderful
- Love Letters
- I Remember You
- Cry Me A River
- Besame Mucho
- The Night We Called It a Day
- Dancing In The Dark
- I Get Along Without You Very Well
- The Look Of Love
- Maybe You'll Be There
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The Look of Love doesn't tamper with Diana Krall's ongoing success, continuing the emphasis on romantic ballads and embracing them with lush string arrangements. At the core, of course, is Krall's voice. She's developing into one of the great torch singers, with an approach that's both direct and subtly nuanced, true to the song and yet deeply personal. There's a combination of restraint and drama here, as Krall ranges from the confident to the wistful, from loss to playful insinuation, as each song requires. "Cry Me a River" is bittersweet triumph, while "Love Letters" and "Maybe You'll Be There" maintain the most tenuous emotional hold, at once fragile and resilient. "Besame Mucho" and "Dancing in the Dark" are sultry romances wafted on light Latin beats. The songs develop their intimacy in the setting of Krall's quartet, which usually includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Peter Erskine and several fine guitarists, most frequently Russell Malone. They're a superb complement to her voice and piano, and the close communication carries through the depth and sheen added by Claus Ogerman's rich orchestrations. --Stuart BroomerCustomer Reviews:
Diana's Brazilian Sound.......2007-07-20
Cover Artist.......2007-07-19
The Look of Love.......2007-07-01
Almost great........2007-06-21
Diana studied extensively with Jimmy Rowles and seemed to be on the inside early on when she was very young. With so much assistance and encouragement, she learned to play. She worked hard at it and it shows - you can only applaud that. However, the playing, IMHO, is not distinctive. It sounds like good jazz piano but there is no unmistakable sound. There is nothing that separates her playing from the fold. Great jazz musicians develop a sound, a trademark approach, something unique and new. You can easily tell Bill Evans apart from Monk or Peterson for example. This is very competent playing but there is no signature concept or sound yet in her still young career. Her singing can sound nice also, but she has no show stopping voice, nor show stopping style.
I do believe she will continue to develop and perhaps someday I'll eat these words. I truly hope so! In the meantime she is still in search of her own sound. Again, simply one mans opinion and I encourage you to take a listen. We need more women in jazz and the piano - voice one two punch she possesses could still be a poignant force in the future.
The Sound of Love.......2007-06-05
Like Harry Connick, Jr., Krall is a studied and accomplished musician. Unlike Connick, though, she hasn't let book learning inhibit her musical intuitions. The best quality of her albums is thematic and aural unity. Check out her version of Bonnie Raitt's "Love Me Like a Man" from her latest offering, The Girl in the Other Room (2004), a collection of mellifluous and bluesy ballads, half of which were penned by Krall and her musician husband, Elvis Costello. Her fingers really have a way with the black keys that gets under the skin of this piece. Krall realizes that what blues is all about is what's between the notes. Many have compared her playing to that of Bill Evans, but I think there's also more than a little bit of Jerry Lee Lewis going on--this lady can really rock!
But it's her 2001 recording of standards in a bossa nova vein, The Look of Love, that really does it for me (and about a billion other guys). The beautiful blonde's dusky vocals spread soothingly over the calming strains of a bossa nova jazz combo, backed subtly by the London Symphony Orchestra. Opening with a relaxed version of the Gershwins' "S'Wonderful," Krall takes you on a luxurious ride in your own private club car for the better part of an hour. Sit back with this one, kick off your shoes, and enjoy a fine single-malt Scotch that's as smoky as Krall's alluring voice. She's often been compared to Miss Peggy Lee, but on this one her unembellished sensuality is more reminiscent of Julie London's, or Keely Smith's absent Louis Prima. Besides her smash-hit title track, the best cuts are "Love Letters" (made famous by Ketty Lester), a wailing "Cry Me a River," and "I Get Along Without You Very Well," where the halting, stiff-upper-lip quality in her voice ever-so-gently, and so poignantly, betrays the bravado claim of the title.
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When I Look in Your Eyes
Diana Krall Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000J7S8 Release Date: 1999-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Let's Face The Music And Dance
- Devil May Care
- Let's Fall In Love
- When I Look In Your Eyes
- Popsicle Toes
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- I'll String Along With You
- East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
- Pick Yourself Up
- The Best Thing For You
- Do It Again
- Why Should I Care
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Years after the '90s, the decade will be remembered for the rise of pianist-vocalist Diana Krall. Simply put, this British Columbian-born artist is one of the most engaging musicians to emerge from the heap of scat-happy singers high on pyrotechnics, but short on poetry. Stamped with the imprimatur of the Nat King Cole trio and blessed by her apprenticeship with the late West Coast piano giant Jimmy Rowles, Krall simply sings songs the way they're supposed to be sung: with devotion to the lyric and with attention to the groove. This CD finds Krall in familiar company with compatriots Russell Malone (on guitar), bassist John Clayton, drummers Lewis Nash and Jeff Hamilton, and vibraphonist (and former Bill Evans associate) Larry Bunker--all supported by Johnny Mandel's svelte string arrangements. Krall and crew take Irving Berlin's chestnut "Let's Face the Music and Dance" and the Sinatra-signatured "I've Got You Under My Skin" south to Brazil via a sexy bossa nova. Malone's lush guitar accompaniment complements Krall's heartfelt delivery on "When I Look in Your Eyes," and Michael Franks's "Popsicle Toes" dances courtesy of Hamilton's drum work. "Devil May Care," "East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)," The Best Thing for You," and the stridish "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" groove with a minimum of waste, while Mandel's simpatico strings steal the show on "I'll String Along with You," "Pick Yourself Up," and "Do It Again." All of which further illuminate the cool fire from this fine gift from North of the Border. --Eugene Holley Jr.Album Description
Japanese edition of the accomplished Canadian jazz pianist/ vocalist's 1999 outing with 'P.S. I Love You' added as a bonus track, for a total of 14 selections.Album Details
Jazz Pianist / Vocalist's '99 Album, which Has Spent Nearly a Year and a Half at # One on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums Chart. Guests Include Russell Malone, John Clayton and Lois Nash. Includes the Japanese Exclusive Bonus Track 'p.s. I Love You'.Customer Reviews:
When I look in Your Eyes.......2007-04-10
Just Beautiful.......2007-03-21
When I look in you eyes Diana Krall.......2007-03-08
Lovely!.......2007-01-19
She's the best.......2007-01-09
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A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day
O'Neill Brothers Manufacturer: O'Neill Brothers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000066RG3 Release Date: 2002-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Falling in Love - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
- Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
- Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
- Air (from Water Music) - Handel
- Reminiscent Joy - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
- Canon in D - Pachelbel
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
- The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Stookey
- Ave Maria - Schubert
- I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
- The Gift of Love (Water is Wide melody)
- Spring (from The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
- Ode to Joy - Beethoven
- From This Moment On - Shania Twain
- The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
- Forever in Love - Kenny G
Album Description
After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quartet, flute, and guitar music that can be played at your ceremony or reception.It also gives suggestions for music at your wedding, including a special bridal website!
*Over 1,000 song titles listed
*Listen to samples of songs
*More ideas for each part of your ceremony, reception, and dance
Customer Reviews:
A Beautiful Wedding.......2007-07-10
Wonderful!.......2007-03-23
Good CD for Wedding.......2007-03-21
A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers.......2007-02-07
great choice!.......2007-01-10
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1776 (1969 Original Broadway Cast)
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000027WJ Release Date: 1992-05-19 |
Tracks:
- Overture - Orchestra
- Sit Down, John
- Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve/Till Then
- The Lees Of Old Virginia
- But, Mr. Adams
- Yours, Yours, Yours
- He Plays The Violin
- Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
- Momma Look Sharp
- The Egg
- Molasses To Rum
- Is Anybody There
- Finale
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Evidence that one can make a musical about anything, Exhibit A: 1776. As one might expect, the whole concept of making a musical about the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence was greeted in the late 1960s with, well, ridicule. The show debuted on Broadway in 1969, and three years later, when its run finally ended, it was its producers who had the last laugh. In addition, it toured for an additional two years and beat out Hair (in 1969 yet!) for a Tony Award. This recording, with the original Broadway cast, includes many of the same actors who went on to star in the film, the version with which most audiences today are probably familiar. One notable exception is Rex Everhart, who replaced Howard da Silva at some performances and on this recording. But there's still William Daniels as John Adams, though in some cases his performance is more subdued than it was on film. Musically, 1776 is an odd creation, considering when it came into being. As one might expect, there's a lot of fife and drum going on, especially in the opening number and during "The Lees of Old Virginia." For those less than familiar with the plot, it hinges on the idealism of Adams, who's trying his best to back up the American Revolution with some legislative action, and spends much of his time arguing with either the Continental Congress or God, as in "Piddle, Twiddle, and Resolve": "A second flood, a simple famine / Plagues of locusts everywhere / Or a cataclysmic earthquake / I'd accept with some despair / But no, you sent us Congress / Good God, sir, was that fair?" (One could argue that he gets further with God.) While not entirely historically accurate, and containing some rather peculiar numbers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams sitting around debating what their new country's national bird is going to be ranks among the oddest), there's no questioning 1776's staying power. --Genevieve WilliamsCustomer Reviews:
Sound Quality not perfect on CD.......2007-07-18
Before Sondheim's COMPANY and after MAN OF LA MANCHA..........2007-04-30
And as to the reviewer who was shocked that it would win out over HAIR? Listen to "Mamma Look Sharp" or "Molasses to Rum to Slaves" to hear exactly the play's political and often-unflattering ideological landscape. This was definitely a Vietnam-era play whose content was as disturbingly pertinent, then, as it is, now. And, despite all of this, the score and play never become leaden or preachy. On the contrary, each performance is a gem, and each character is witty and unique. Who knew that history could be a passionate and fun adventure?
Overrated Tony Award Winner.......2006-06-16
Brilliant, Definitive and Remarkably Accurate!.......2005-12-18
William Daniels IS John Adams to many people, and even though the story of the birth of the United States probably wasn't this lyrical and lively, Composer Sherman Edwards was historically accurate in the facts of the tale.
In addition to learning about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this is also love story... in fact two love stories, with John Adams and his wife Abigail, separated by circumstance and interacting only in his mind, and Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Martha, here, played by the big throated (and now legendary) Betty Buckley.
There is also a sense of fraternity, with the members of the Continental Congress grappling with the concept of breaking away from a tyranical ruler. And even though you know the outcome, the story is still filled with tension and excitement in the mechanics of it. Just how DID this country get formed?
The disc's liner notes explain the show's libretto and give you some rare behind-the-scenes info about the creation of the musical, the challenges it faced before becoming the standard that it now is, and a bit about the amazing Mr. Edwards, which is a story worthy of being told as well.
It's an Independence Day must!
Saw this on Broadway .......2005-11-12
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Don't Look Back
Boston Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EQ47HC Release Date: 2006-06-13 |
Tracks:
- Don't Look Back
- The Journey
- It's Easy
- A Man I'll Never Be
- Feelin' Satisfied
- Party
- Used To Bad News
- Don't Be Afraid
Customer Reviews:
It's not fair to compare it to the first album.......2007-07-09
Great Follow-up.......2007-05-21
As a musician, I like to see growth in the sound of a band, and in the writing. Boston's only lack here, and on their third album, too, is that their sound is so set in stone that there is no growth in this regard. They're stuck. Future albums I've heard are not the same, actually a digression, like de-evolution, going backward. I don't know, haven't heard them.
All I can say is that while the writing is consistent -- a must for my continued interest, the sound remains the same. And that is often a bad thing because people change and the music, and its sound, should reflect that change, be a part of that change.
However, all that said, if you liked the first album, you'll like this one. Only a couple less than great songs are on this effort. Most bands should do this well in their creative processes. I wish they would learn to spend the time necessary to create something worth recording as Boston did, even if it is sonically the same as the first.
Not bad!.......2007-03-25
A superb second album, in spite of Tom Scholz' misgivings.......2007-03-20
Now Boston is one one of my favorite rock'n'roll bands of all time due, in large part, to Tom's guitar theatrics. Actually, that's the wrong word to describe his guitar playing,Jimi Hendrix was theatrical, Tom Scholz is simply magic. I think that his work is too often under-rated, probably because there is so little of it. To me, though, there is simply nothing to compare to the glittering glissandos that he seems to bring forth in effortless endless profusion. Combine the very tight overall musicianship of the band, Brad Delp's unforgettable vocals, and lyrics that still, in many cases, speak as much to the social issues of today as they did when written some thirty years ago, and you have an unbeatable combination.
The melody of "A Man I'll Never Be" is insanely complex for a rock'n'roll song, which is probably why (along with its six and one-half minute length) that it never got very high on the pop music charts. Tom Scholz is all over the frets on his guitar and is coaxing every bit of feeling he can get out of it. When one realizes that he plays no chords throughout this song his mastery of his instrument is truly apparent. He is, to me, in the same class as Eric Clapton, Duane Alman, Gary Moore, and Roger McGuinn when it comes to a short list of the best rock'n'roll guitarists of all time.
But he doesn't do it by himself. Boston was, until their breakup over legal issues with their record label, one of those bands in which each member can be considered a master of his instrument, whether it's Brad Delp and his voice, or Fran Sheehan and his bass, Sib Hashian banging away on the drums , or Barry Goudreau's wonderful rhythm and second lead guitar. Together they were far more than the sum of their parts as one can tell when listening to any of their various solo efforts or work with other bands. It was a magic combination such as happens once in a generation or less.
What makes Boston's music even more special is that the vast majority of what one hears on the albums was composed and performed by just Tom Scholz and Brad Delp. They had little help making their music, except for some lead guitar by Barry Goudreau and drums by Jim Masdea. It wasn't until the first album was sold to CBS that a real band was put together to produce the Boston sound. Thus, the folks playing up on stage are not only playing some of the most complex rock music ever conceived, they played it note perfect every time, so that Boston's live sound was as close to the album sound as it's possible to get.
The remastering that Tom Scholz did for this re-issue is simply remarkable. The richness of Brad Delp's voice on all the songs, but particularly on "A Man I'll Never Be"' has to be heard to be believed. The remix has transformed one of my best-loved Boston songs from a work of art into a true gem of the craft of music-making. Everything about the remix transforms this album and brings the sound alive in a way that one could never experience outside of a Boston concert. In this day of sound alike rap, hip-hop, and techno, the music of Boston stands as a beacon and an example of true muscianship and dedication to one's craft. Would that there was more music of this caliber.
Poor Remaster, Good Album.......2007-03-16
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American Angels
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001ADB4Q Release Date: 2004-02-10 |
Tracks:
- Holy Manna
- Abbeville
- Wondrous Love
- Sweet Hour Of Prayer
- Jewett
- Dunlap's Creek
- New Britain
- The Morning Trumpet
- Resignation
- Poland
- Wayfaring Stranger
- Sweet By And By
- Blooming Vale
- Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
- Sweet Prospect
- Shall We Gather At The River
- Amanda
- Invitation
- Parting Hand
- Angel Band
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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert LevineCustomer Reviews:
spiritual americana.......2007-01-06
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!
Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11
Superb .......2006-08-07
Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07
These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.
Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08
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Don't Look Away
Kate Voegele Manufacturer: Myspace Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000P7V5WA Release Date: 2007-05-22 |
Tracks:
- Chicago
- I Get It
- Only Fooling Myself
- Top Of the World
- One Way Or Another
- It's Only Life
- Might Have Been
- Facing Up
- No Good
- Devil In Me
- I Won't Disagree
- Wish You Were Here
- Kindly Unspoken
Customer Reviews:
beautiful lyrics and catchy melodies.......2007-07-17
Kozy and Komfortable.......2007-07-16
Of course, those gigs never paid much (if at all) though I think Kate would have been there anyway. She's a performer, and if you gotta sing, there is nothing that will stop you.
Listening to 'Don't Look Away,' I could hear influences from Sheryl Crow, who Kate mentions on her MySpace page. For me there were also sounds reminiscent of Stevie Nicks, Michelle Branch, and even early Madonna.
Of the 13 tracks, my favorites are 'It's Only Life' and 'I Won't Disagree,' which do the most in allowing Miss Voegele to showcase her voice, and 'One Way or Another,' which was just fun to listen to. A great dance song.
Kate Voegele has a strength and vulnerability in her music in almost equal measure. It's no wonder she won her Battle of the Bands vote.
To top it off, she may even sit with a beer after the show.
Kate Voegele Rocks!!!.......2007-07-03
Don't Look Away offers several hits, including my favorites - Might Have Been, Chicago, I Get It - well, really, the whole album is a HIT. Do yourself a favor and buy this CD today. The catchy rhythm and rhymes will have you singing along in no time and telling everyone about the new talent you've discovered!
Gifted Songwriter with a Beautiful Voice.......2007-05-30
NOT boring, generic or bland - a breath of fresh air!.......2007-05-30
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Look To You
Manufacturer: Cbs/Epic/Wtg Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A2GVVU Release Date: 2005-05-03 |
Tracks:
- Salvation Is Here
- Tell The World
- Look To You
- All I Need Is You
- All For Love
- Shout Unto God
- There Is Nothing Like
- What The World Will Never Take
- Only One
- Deeper
- Till I See You
- Rest In You
- Awesome God
Customer Reviews:
Awesome!.......2007-03-09
Love it! Love Hillsong United!!.......2007-01-03
Surprisingly Good.......2006-08-19
The "Look to You" album was the first United Live CD where none of the songs stood out like that. It is not to be overlooked by adult worshippers. Some songs were definitely more youthful-sounding than others, and some had very hard rock parts interlaced with more serious sections, but all were truly worshipful and controlled--making it one of the best passionate worship albums we own. It is a great synthesis of praise and worship, and definitely finely crafted songs/lyrics--not trite or pop-sounding stuff. The songs do not overlap much on the other albums either, as has been the case in some Hillsongs in the past.
The DVD highlights the passion and authenticity, especially in "All I Need Is You" and "There is Nothing Like." "All for Love" is beautiful, sung by a girl charmingly similar and yet different from Darlene Zschesh. I was very impressed how involved but God-focused the performance was--no-one was flinging themselves at the stage, and no singer was trying to draw attention to themselves. This was really touching. The DVD is also very well done compared to other worship DVDs we own--very professional and artistic, if a little fast in scene movement. It does not contain all of the songs on the album, just six of them.
Overall, I'm really surprised and pleased with this United. I hope they continue in this vein.
Fantastic--United's best release yet........2006-07-22
Young Hearts in Worship.......2006-05-09
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Look Sharp!
Joe Jackson Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005N8Y9 Release Date: 2001-08-14 |
Tracks:
- One More Time
- Sunday Papers
- Is She Really Going Out With Him?
- Happy Loving Couples
- Throw It Away
- Baby Stick Around
- Look Sharp!
- Fools In Love
- (Do The) Instant Mash
- Pretty Girls
- Got The Time
- Don't Ask Me
- You Got The Fever
Customer Reviews:
You tell 'em, Joe.......2007-03-09
Awesome reminder of good times.......2006-11-03
Every bit as sharp and cool as the day it was released.
A hidden gem in every respect.
gets better & better each year.......2006-10-08
1) The songs are top notch. This is a perfect power pop album. The songs are laden with irresistable hooks, hummable melodies, will make you bounce up and down and really rock.
2) The production is great. It is really sparce with lots of room and space around the instruments. You will hear the snares vibrating, bass thumping and each string on the guitar twanging.
3) The musicianship is great. These are no Yes/Led Zeppelin compositions but the bass is way up front and often acting as the melody or counter melody to what the guitar is doing. The drumming is very explosive and each chord and note truly counts. It is similar to the energy and dynamics of Elvis Costello and the Attractions.
Many metal,punk, jazz artists etc have done covers of these wonderful songs. The album has all great songs, with varying paces yet rocking just as hard as anything out there.
"Is she really going out with him", "Sunday papers", "Got the time", "fools in love", "happy loving couples" and "baby stick around" are standouts however there is no filler and the cd blazes away at a quick pace.
This is a high energy, fast paced cd. When it first came out it did not get the full accolades that it deserved. Joe Jackson was a serious, diversified artist and tried different forms of music but I think he came out of the gates with this, his hardest rocking, most fluid record.
I am not a Joe Jackson fan. "I'm the Man" is okay and the rest of his stuff does nothing for me. I am not a Joe Jackson fan raving about anything he does. It is just this particluar cd is really, really good and deserves attention.
I cannot say enough praise for this and I appreciate it more as it ages. It has withstood the test of time and is a certifiable classic. You can get this cd used for probably less than $8 delivered and therefore owning this is a no brainer.
as good as it ever was.......2006-09-14
A classic of the new wave era.......2006-09-10
Right from the opening chords of the spirited "One More Time", Look Sharp! plays like a greatest hits album. Quite simply, there's not a bad or even mediocre track in the bunch. Tunes like "Throw It Away" and "Got the Time" combine a strong sense of melody with the manic energy of punk while "Baby Stick Around", "Happy Loving Couples", and "Pretty Girls" recall early-60's music without sounding nostalgic. As stated earlier, the musicians backing Jackson are top notch as Gary Sanford's melodic guitar lines and Graham Mary's counter bass lines highlight tunes like "(Do The) Instant Mash" and the excellent title track. Other great songs include the reggae influenced "Fools in Love" and the mid-tempo "You Got the Fever." Finally, you have two of the best late-70's songs ever with the tabloid attack that is "Sunday Papers" and the bitter yet super catchy "Is She Really Going out with Him?", a track that has become his signature song. All told, Look Sharp! stands right beside the Pretenders' self-titled debut and Costello's Armed Forces as must have albums from the new wave era.
Rap Music:
- Lost in Space
- Motherland [Enhanced]
- Music for Native Americans - O.S.T.
- Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk
- Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986
- Neon Golden
- Never Enough
- One Love
- Open Season
- Over and Over
Recommended Music:
Do It Now [CD-single] [Import]
Langgaard: Symphony Nos. 4 'Leaf-fall' & 6 'The Heaven-Storming'; Music of the Spheres
Music: Toronto Children's Chorus: Come, Ye Makers of Song
Platinum Collection [Non Slipcased Version] [Import]
Mockingbird Pt2 [CD-single] [Import]
Only When I Lose Myself, Pt. 1 [CD-single]
Las 32 Mas Grandes De Tito Nieves
Late Night Lounge [Box set] [Import]