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| 1. Formed a Band |
| 2. My Little Brother |
| 3. Emily Kane |
| 4. Rusted Guns of Milan |
| 5. Modern Art |
| 6. Good Weekend |
| 7. Bang Bang Rock & Roll |
| 8. Fight! |
| 9. Moving to L.A. |
| 10. Bad Weekend |
| 11. Stand Down |
| 12. 18,000 Lira |
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Features 12 tracks including 'Formed A Band', 'My Little Brother', 'Rusted Guns', 'Good Weekend', 'Fight', & 'Bad Weekend'. Fierce Panda. 2005.
Now onto the music. There is a little bit of everything. It starts off with here we go, which is an upbeat rocker that really gets this album started. From there it goes into bats in the belfrey wich is along the lines of here we go. After the first two the cd really slows it down and kicks back and relaxes. Almmost everyone hears about dispatch by way of the song, the general, and i assure you even though it is a great song, its not the best. Bang Bang is next and perhaps the most chill song yet.
From there you take a ride through the cd that will leave you wanting more. Finally it ends with two coins wich, lyrically and musically, i find to be the best on the cd. If you like dispatch you can also check out State Radio, which was formed by one of the members of this band. If you are looking to get into dispatch, this is a great way to start.
Dispatch recorded this album, Bang Bang, with a different kind of flare that their previous and the albums to come didn't have. The tones and movement were different from one track to the next but unified the release all the way to the last track with the same energy. The band incorporates an earthy acoustic sound with tight harmonies using the styles of reggae and ska.
Even though this album has a defined transitional sound, for them specifically, the album as a whole is very catchy and slightly emotional. It portrays an underground style that had/has potential of becoming something of the popular music culture. It's a feel-good album. I highly recommend it.
And it's just the warmup for this enthusiastic, energetic rock band, with their solid, peppy Britpop debut, "Bang Bang Rock & Roll." Their rollicking guitars are so infused with fun and over-the-top rock'n'roll sentiments that it's impossible not to be charmed.
A sizzling riff opens the first song, in which Eddie Argos announces that they've formed a band, and urges people to"Stop buying your albums from the supermarket/they only sell records that have charted." Then he adds with winking charm: "And yes, this is my singing voice. It's not irony, it's not rock & roll -- we're just talking.... to the KIDS!"
Turns out it's only the warmup -- next Art Brut focuses on the jangly, tight rhythms of how "My little brother just discovered rock & roll/There's a noise in his head, and he's out of control!"
From there, they trip off into a joyous round of tight Britpop odes to Emily Kane, bouncy little indiepop, and frolicking rock numbers that twist in on themselves during the catchy chorus. But they also try out some other sounds: the sunny Beach-Boysy pop of "Move to L.A.," and the weirdly ominous ballad "Rusted Guns."
At first, Art Brut sound like any other fun Britpop band. But their album blossoms the more you listen to it -- these lads have a tight grip on their brilliant instrumentation, and they know how to wink at us through their odd, somewhat repetitive lyrics.
The riffs in this album are simply stunning: they ring, buzz, bounce, and sizzle, tightly wound into solid tunes. They're paired with solid basslines and some smashing drums, along with some twisted keyboard and what sounds like stomping feet. Together, they form some deliciously dancy rock tunes, but they're complex enough to never get dull
At first, their lyrics sound kind of simplistic, and in a few songs they are. But listen carefully. They're a lot wittier than that: they take a few humorous jabs at L.A., the music industry, and derivative bands. And they know how to create beautifully over-the-top odes to a first love ("Every girl that I've seen since/looks just like you when I squint"), and the joy of rock'n'roll. Even a song about.... um, performance problems.
In fact, in some songs, they exude the delight of some teenage boys who are getting to have fun out on the town... with girls! In one song, Argos yells out joyously about a new girlfriend, "I've seen her naked.... twice!" Very cute.
Argos himself has a nice voice -- it's pleasantly ordinary, neither too smooth or too rough, and he can sing through quieter songs as well as the rollicking dancier ones. And occasionally he drops out of singing altogether, usually to deliver the best lines: "No more songs about sex and drugs and rock and roll / It's BOOOOORING!"
Art Brut's debut album is a fun, rollicking, laddish album of solid rock'n'roll tunes, delightful lyrics and solid singing. Definite;y a must-buy.
you can capture it on this classic cd in the prime of great rock.The
smooth guitar tones of Tommy Boiln are consuming. Roy Kenner's voice
leaves Walsh in the dust. If it's not in your collectoin make it a priority.
good to hear those 70's guitar wails It was even nicer to learn
that the charasmatic frontman was not Joe Walsh, as I had believed
all these years The resemblence in vocals is uncanny
If you're into finding good rock albums from the 70s and enjoy some great guitar solos then this album is worth picking up.
That is what "Bang" captures. Thirteen songs are split nine from "Pleasuredome" and four from "Liverpool," each with Trevor Horn's kitchen sink productions and Holly Johnson's drama queen vocals. Horn, who had just started his ZTT label, had learned his lessons with Yes quite well. Both "Relax" and "Two Tribes" were huge sounding records that still have that grandiose distinctiveness of both progressive rock and Hi-NRG dance music. There was nothing else like them, and coupled with the hyper-aggressive marketing, nothing could resist their sonic onslaught.
Once you get past those two signature songs, it is amazing what Frankie had left to say. Granted, the lyrics were sometimes beyond bizarre ("here comes a supernova, what a push-over!"), but the ferocity of "Rage Hard" and the sheer sexuality of "Welcome To The Pleasuredome" do offer proof that the group did have a bit more to them than Horn and hype. The same can not necessarily be said of the band's choice of cover songs. While "Ferry Cross The Mersey" is lightweight enough that it sounds fine in the band's version (and I once read an interview where Gerry Marsden expressed his gratitude to FGTH for making it the B-Side to "Relax," making him an almost instant million in royalties), the decision to cover "Born To Run" seems more like an ego-disaster. Weird thing is FGTH still rock the crap outta the thing, even if Springsteen probably didn't lose any sleep over these guys nicking his signature song. As for Edwin Starr's "War," I always found it interesting that Springsteen covered it and released it as s single later on. Life can be funny that way.
That said, the thirteen songs here sound wonderful even now. The comic-book politics of "Two Tribes" (remember the great video of Ronald Reagan Vs Konstantin Chernenko?) and the uber-gay sexual pronouncements of "Relax" make you almost long for music that was happy to not play it safe, even if it meant your career was going to flame out.
PS. One small gripe. "Bang" has almost nothing by way of liner notes, even with the multifold graphics inlay card. it would have been nice to have a little perspective on the band from someone, maybe a member of even Trevor Horn.
1. Rough Justice- kicks things off and it is a great rocker and album opener. Woody's slide work is phenomenal. A great way to open an album and this track tells you right from the start that the Stones as we know them are back.
2. Let Me Down Slow- A popier rock song with a catchy swinging beat. One of the better songs on the album and great lyrics by Jagger who appears to be the one most responsible for the song.
3. It Won't Take Long- This one opens with a trademark Richards riff, albeit a bit pedestrian. The Stones, however, play it with a passion that helps make it better than just filler.
4. Rain Fall Down- A sly funky tune reminiscent of Miss You but not as good. The song works, however, and is a welcome addition to their catalogue.
5. Streets of Love- This is one of 2 mistakes on the album. A slow ballad that weighs in on the sappy side. The Stones have done this before and much better. See Out Of Tears from Voodoo Lounge and Memory Motel from Black and Blue.
6. Back of My Hand- Ahh, ok we're back. A slow blues tune. Engaging guitar work throughout the song and you'll find yourself singing along with this one. It is the kind of song that the Stones, in the past decade or so, have saved for b-sides. I am glad they decide here to include it on an album. VERY welcome indeed.
7. She Saw Me Coming- This is one of my favorite songs on the album and maybe in past years this would have made an excellent single. The sense of humor is back in the lyrics and it also contains a nice riff to chug it along.
8. Biggest Mistake- A Jagger tune without a doubt, very similar to his solo material of late. It's not a bad song by any means but neither is it above average. It sounds good while it's playing but you won't miss it once it's over.
9. This Place is Empty- The first of 2 Richards sung songs. This one is a barroom styled ballad and a great one at that.
10. Oh No Not You Again- The Stones as we know and love them, great riffs and guitars harkening back to the Some Girls days. Yes, it IS them again and we are happy to have you back! Easily one of the better songs on this release.
11. Dangerous Beauty- Another rocker that seems as though it is filler, but it is better than that. I think this one will be one of those 'overlooked gems' because of it's placement so deep into the release. The solo sounds as it were done by BB King.
12. Laugh I Nearly Died- A slow rocker in which Jagger sings like he hasn't in a long time. Perhaps his best vocal performance since Gimme Shelter. He steals this one away and the breakdown at the end is priceless. Amazing creation!
13. Sweet Neo-Con- Ahh, mistake number 2. Many people have said that this is their favorite song on the album but I have to believe that is due to the political nature of the song. Judging it just as a song it isn't bad but it just never really goes anywhere. Would have made a nice b-side or bonus track.
14. Look what the Cat Dragged In- This is one of my favorite songs on the album. It has a funky, jazzy riff and guitars that are similar to those in Undercover. Charlie, as usual, keeps the beat rolling and this is one of the highlights of the album.
15. Driving Too Fast- Like the song before it this is another rocker. A very good song but not as good as 'Cat'. Play it loud for best effect!
16. Infamy- The second Richards tune that works but the Stones used to close out their albums with songs that were magnificent, not just good. Moonlight Mile, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Shattered, Fingerprint File to name a few. Well, this is nitpicking. I like the song and it fits in well with the album.
I gave this album 5 stars because the album itself deserves 4 stars but I added one because I feel that for a band in their 60's this blows away almost or all of the rock music being released today by much younger bands. Yes, this is the comeback album Stones fans have been waiting for. It is the Stones doing what they do. Nothing more and nothing less-which is always a good thing. That is the key to A Bigger Bang. The Stones are no longer at the forefront of the pop audience. They are not trying to keep up with the latest musical trends on this release. They are not concerned with top 40 radio nor are they interested in breaking new ground. The secret here is easy-Keep it simple, stick to the basics, crank it up and rock and roll.
Welcome back, boys! I am glad it's you again!
As someone said before my, this is not the next best thing or the record to redefine music, it is just straight ahead good rock.
Man they are 60+ and listen to them ! Real musicians only get better with time... it's the public that stop listening really listening to what they are saying once they are not "pop" "mainstream" or young enough.
Listen to the record, yes it is a great record...
Oh one last thing, Sweet neo con, IMO is the best song on the album, music and lyrics, it stands on it's own as a great song.
"Bang" shows that the Stones still have it, and that they can give any modern act a run for their money. I hope the Stones know what works and make their future albums along this vein.
For the uninitiated, or for nostalgists such as myself, this compilation serves as either a great introduction or a great recap of one of the finest careers ever in the punk/pop genre. In case you don't already know, X were a Los Angeles band that combined fast guitar riffs, country and rockabilly attitude, lovely harmonies and sensitive lyrics to create a totally original rock and roll package. They were a band in the truest sense of the word, with each member making a strong contribution, and are as vital now as they were then.
The first disc captures the most illustrious part of their career, which encompasses their first four albums, the striking debut Los Angeles followed by three undeniable classics, Wild Gift, Under the Big Black Sun(their best album) and More Fun in the New World. The song selection is uncannily savvy, almost invariably picking the very best cuts from these albums. My only argument is with the quality of some of the demos(the album version of Adult Books is much better) and with some of the selections from More Fun in the New World. For instance, why call the album Make the Music Go Bang, and then fail to include that song, one of the band's best? I also would have preferred Painting the Town Blue, Drunk in My Past and I See Red over some of the other cuts, but this is a minor grumbling. The chance to hear Your Phone's Off the Hook(But You're Not), In This House That I Call Home, I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts, Blue Spark, Riding With Mary, White Girl, Breathless, Motel Room in My Bed, We're Having Much More Fun, The Unheard Music, Some Other Time, Hungry Wolf and Universal Corner all on the same disc is an indescribably euphoric listening experience.
The second disc shows a serious drop in quality. I've never heard the album Ain't Love Grand in its entirety, but based on the selections here I'm not missing much. See How We Are is a vast improvement, but its watered down roots rock sound doesn't hold up as well today as it did when the album was released, perhaps because, in this format, it is presented side by side with their far superior earlier music. The best part of the second disc is the live tracks(I saw X in concert once and still have fond memories of that evening, one of the best shows I've seen), and some of the later studio tracks that close the album. Good stuff overall, but not up to the quality of the first disc.
My first recommendation would be to get X's first four albums, especially 2-4, in order to get a clear sense of just how great a band they were, to really experience the songwriting talents of Exene Cervenka and John Doe. But as compilations go, it's hard to ask for much more than what this set delivers.
I'd recommend, then that X newbies looking to spend $23.00 buy "Los Angeles" and "Under The Big Black Sun-" both of which display more of X's subtlety and dark humor.
By the way, *avoid* "Beyond and Back" at all costs- the sequencing is even worse than this, and the B-sides and rarities are mostly forgettable.
ROCK ON TOMMY, JY and the BOYS! You'll always have my attention!
The same can be said for virtually every other song on this CD except:
A Salty Dog - misses Gary Brooker's vocal.
Manic Depression - besides Hendrix his own bad self, the best cover of this was done by King's X on the Dogman CD.
Locomotive Breath - is remarkably punchless compared to the Jethro Tull original.
Wishing Well - I wish they hadn't done it. Suffers from a horrible vocal.
Talkin' About the Good Times - very nice.
Blue Collar Man @ 2120 - I don't get the reference to 2120. And I don't see why the re-do was necessary. And I don't care for the arrangement.
My criteria for a review of a cover: If I'd heard these songs for the first time by the cover artist, would I buy the record - yes, I'm that old - anyway?
In this case, no.
Save your money. Better yet, buy the originals.
I'm just glad I bought it used.
I have been out of the loop on Styx's releases over the last few years, but I did know that Dennis DeYoung was out of the band. Worst move Styx ever made. Apparently DeYoung was the only one with any song-writing talent. Realizing this, the rest of the band has decided to become a "cover" band. What a waste.
Styx used to be great band with a music style that ranged all over the board, but they had a sound and character that was uniquely, Styx.
A lot of the songs on this CD are great songs, but they were better by the original artists. I don't buy a Styx album to hear them cover other artist's stuff. I buy it because I want to hear new Styx stuff. There are a couple songs on this CD I didn't recognize, but the songwriting credits don't list any current band member names, so I assume they are covers as well.
Sad end to a formerly great band.
this is good sounds, not hostil or booming. you can hear the words and understand what he sings. he as always has a good band backing him up.
i would buy this again should something happen to the cd that i have now.
I just love all the songs. They feature some brilliant vocalists such as Keren Ann, Esther Talia Kasey, Daniel Agust (of Gus Gus fame), Phoebe Tolmer and Nicolette (of Massive Attack fame), so all these international vocalists add a different note to all the songs and they all have their own distinctly different introspective notes. The songs are somewhat dark, lonely, frosty i would say, they are slow paced, contemplative, full of longing.
It's a CD that i just love to put on and relax to on a cold winter day, a CD to relax to and just enjoy. I'm very happy to hear it is getting a US release finally. It's about time...
Try Barenaked instead...at least she contributes to that one.
PS: Yes, I realize it's not meant "that" way, but it's pretty easy to mistake.
Features 12 tracks including 'Formed A Band', 'My Little Brother', 'Rusted Guns', 'Good Weekend', 'Fight', & 'Bad Weekend'. Fierce Panda. 2005.
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ASIN: B000679N5K Release Date: 2004-10-26 |
Tracks:
- Here We Go
- Bats in the Belfry
- General
- Bang Bang
- Mission
- Drive
- Two Coins
- Railway
- Whirlwind
- Out Loud [Live]
- Way It Goes [Live][*]
- Bats in the Belfry [Acoustic][*]
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A little late.......2007-06-01
Their best, and one of my favorite cds.......2006-09-06
Now onto the music. There is a little bit of everything. It starts off with here we go, which is an upbeat rocker that really gets this album started. From there it goes into bats in the belfrey wich is along the lines of here we go. After the first two the cd really slows it down and kicks back and relaxes. Almmost everyone hears about dispatch by way of the song, the general, and i assure you even though it is a great song, its not the best. Bang Bang is next and perhaps the most chill song yet.
From there you take a ride through the cd that will leave you wanting more. Finally it ends with two coins wich, lyrically and musically, i find to be the best on the cd. If you like dispatch you can also check out State Radio, which was formed by one of the members of this band. If you are looking to get into dispatch, this is a great way to start.
Late comer to Dispatch music.......2005-10-26
Bang Bang - BOSH!.......2005-09-08
Feel-Good Album.......2005-09-07
Dispatch recorded this album, Bang Bang, with a different kind of flare that their previous and the albums to come didn't have. The tones and movement were different from one track to the next but unified the release all the way to the last track with the same energy. The band incorporates an earthy acoustic sound with tight harmonies using the styles of reggae and ska.
Even though this album has a defined transitional sound, for them specifically, the album as a whole is very catchy and slightly emotional. It portrays an underground style that had/has potential of becoming something of the popular music culture. It's a feel-good album. I highly recommend it.
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ASIN: B000F3AJA8 Release Date: 2006-05-09 |
Tracks:
- Formed A Band
- My Little Brother
- Emily Kane
- Rusted Guns Of Milan
- Modern Art
- Good Weekend
- Bang Bang Rock & Roll
- Fight!
- Moving To L.A.
- Bad Weekend
- Stand Down
- 18,000 Lira
- These Animas Menswear
- Really Bad Weekend
- Maternity Ward
Album Description
"In the spirit of sex you're too drunk for, drugs that don't work, and rock clichés that should be Sharpied to your forehead, these Brits deconstruct bombast via bombastic guitar riffs. Sing-speaking like he's working through a 'Learn To Read Handbook', front man Eddie Argos makes fun of star-fuckers and meatheads. Star-fuckers and meatheads will totally headbang along" - Spin. The formerly "best unsigned band in the world" (Blender) now looks forward to their US release. This new version contains several exclusive tracks not found on the UK version. "Wild, ingenious fun" - Pitchfork. Topped everyone's year end list (as an import), including landing the #3 spot on Pitchfork Media, #6 in Blender, and #38 in Spin.Customer Reviews:
Popular culture no longer applies to me.......2007-04-23
And it's just the warmup for this enthusiastic, energetic rock band, with their solid, peppy Britpop debut, "Bang Bang Rock & Roll." Their rollicking guitars are so infused with fun and over-the-top rock'n'roll sentiments that it's impossible not to be charmed.
A sizzling riff opens the first song, in which Eddie Argos announces that they've formed a band, and urges people to"Stop buying your albums from the supermarket/they only sell records that have charted." Then he adds with winking charm: "And yes, this is my singing voice. It's not irony, it's not rock & roll -- we're just talking.... to the KIDS!"
Turns out it's only the warmup -- next Art Brut focuses on the jangly, tight rhythms of how "My little brother just discovered rock & roll/There's a noise in his head, and he's out of control!"
From there, they trip off into a joyous round of tight Britpop odes to Emily Kane, bouncy little indiepop, and frolicking rock numbers that twist in on themselves during the catchy chorus. But they also try out some other sounds: the sunny Beach-Boysy pop of "Move to L.A.," and the weirdly ominous ballad "Rusted Guns."
At first, Art Brut sound like any other fun Britpop band. But their album blossoms the more you listen to it -- these lads have a tight grip on their brilliant instrumentation, and they know how to wink at us through their odd, somewhat repetitive lyrics.
The riffs in this album are simply stunning: they ring, buzz, bounce, and sizzle, tightly wound into solid tunes. They're paired with solid basslines and some smashing drums, along with some twisted keyboard and what sounds like stomping feet. Together, they form some deliciously dancy rock tunes, but they're complex enough to never get dull
At first, their lyrics sound kind of simplistic, and in a few songs they are. But listen carefully. They're a lot wittier than that: they take a few humorous jabs at L.A., the music industry, and derivative bands. And they know how to create beautifully over-the-top odes to a first love ("Every girl that I've seen since/looks just like you when I squint"), and the joy of rock'n'roll. Even a song about.... um, performance problems.
In fact, in some songs, they exude the delight of some teenage boys who are getting to have fun out on the town... with girls! In one song, Argos yells out joyously about a new girlfriend, "I've seen her naked.... twice!" Very cute.
Argos himself has a nice voice -- it's pleasantly ordinary, neither too smooth or too rough, and he can sing through quieter songs as well as the rollicking dancier ones. And occasionally he drops out of singing altogether, usually to deliver the best lines: "No more songs about sex and drugs and rock and roll / It's BOOOOORING!"
Art Brut's debut album is a fun, rollicking, laddish album of solid rock'n'roll tunes, delightful lyrics and solid singing. Definite;y a must-buy.
Creative, original, annoying........2007-02-06
Good times, but not like the old times.......2007-01-19
great album.......2006-09-25
The music that feeds my pleasure!.......2006-08-27
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ASIN: B000002I6R Release Date: 1991-04-02 |
Tracks:
- Standing In The Rain
- The Devil Is Singing Our Song
- Must Be Love
- Alexis
- Ride The Wind
- Got No Time For Trouble
- Rather Be Alone With You (A.K.A. Song For Dale)
- From Another Time
- Mystery
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nonstop Bolin.......2007-06-01
you can capture it on this classic cd in the prime of great rock.The
smooth guitar tones of Tommy Boiln are consuming. Roy Kenner's voice
leaves Walsh in the dust. If it's not in your collectoin make it a priority.
The sound still kicks.......2007-05-12
good to hear those 70's guitar wails It was even nicer to learn
that the charasmatic frontman was not Joe Walsh, as I had believed
all these years The resemblence in vocals is uncanny
One of the top 5 most overlooked CD's .......2007-02-07
Bang? - This album's worth the shot!.......2006-11-15
If you're into finding good rock albums from the 70s and enjoy some great guitar solos then this album is worth picking up.
James Gang - Bangs.......2006-07-07
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Bang!...The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood
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ASIN: B000002IYG Release Date: 1994-03-22 |
Tracks:
- Relax
- Two Tribes
- War
- Ferry Cross The Mersey
- Warriors Of The Wasteland
- For Heaven's Sake
- The World Is My Oyster
- Welcome To The Pleasuredome
- Watching The Wildlife
- Born To Run
- Rage Hard
- The Power Of Love
- Bang
- Relax (New York Mix-The Original 12in)
- Two Tribes (Teckno Prisoner)
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nice.......2007-06-27
Where sex and horror are the new gods.......2007-04-03
That is what "Bang" captures. Thirteen songs are split nine from "Pleasuredome" and four from "Liverpool," each with Trevor Horn's kitchen sink productions and Holly Johnson's drama queen vocals. Horn, who had just started his ZTT label, had learned his lessons with Yes quite well. Both "Relax" and "Two Tribes" were huge sounding records that still have that grandiose distinctiveness of both progressive rock and Hi-NRG dance music. There was nothing else like them, and coupled with the hyper-aggressive marketing, nothing could resist their sonic onslaught.
Once you get past those two signature songs, it is amazing what Frankie had left to say. Granted, the lyrics were sometimes beyond bizarre ("here comes a supernova, what a push-over!"), but the ferocity of "Rage Hard" and the sheer sexuality of "Welcome To The Pleasuredome" do offer proof that the group did have a bit more to them than Horn and hype. The same can not necessarily be said of the band's choice of cover songs. While "Ferry Cross The Mersey" is lightweight enough that it sounds fine in the band's version (and I once read an interview where Gerry Marsden expressed his gratitude to FGTH for making it the B-Side to "Relax," making him an almost instant million in royalties), the decision to cover "Born To Run" seems more like an ego-disaster. Weird thing is FGTH still rock the crap outta the thing, even if Springsteen probably didn't lose any sleep over these guys nicking his signature song. As for Edwin Starr's "War," I always found it interesting that Springsteen covered it and released it as s single later on. Life can be funny that way.
That said, the thirteen songs here sound wonderful even now. The comic-book politics of "Two Tribes" (remember the great video of Ronald Reagan Vs Konstantin Chernenko?) and the uber-gay sexual pronouncements of "Relax" make you almost long for music that was happy to not play it safe, even if it meant your career was going to flame out.
PS. One small gripe. "Bang" has almost nothing by way of liner notes, even with the multifold graphics inlay card. it would have been nice to have a little perspective on the band from someone, maybe a member of even Trevor Horn.
OK.. for the few hits that they have........2006-11-06
Gotta have it!.......2005-08-09
When Two Tribes Go to War........2004-08-20
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A Bigger Bang
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ASIN: B000A7Q27I Release Date: 2005-09-06 |
Tracks:
- Rough Justice
- Let Me Down Slow
- It Won't Take Long
- Rain Fall Down
- Streets Of Love
- Back Of My Hand
- She Saw Me Coming
- Biggest Mistake
- This Place Is Empty
- Oh No, Not You Again
- Dangerous Beauty
- Laugh, I Nearly Died
- Sweet Neo Con
- Look What The Cat Dragged In
- Driving Too Fast
- Infamy
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It should come as no surprise that it took sex, disease and death to shake the Rolling Stones out of their latest creative dry spell. Leading up to the making of A Bigger Bang, produced by Don Was, Mick Jagger endured a very public break-up with Jerry Hall, Charlie Watts battled throat cancer, and Ron Wood was devastated by the news of his ex-wife's suicide. Out of their collective struggles, the members of the venerable British rock band managed to piece together some of their best work in nearly two decades. It's a slick, slightly uneven affair bounding from raunchy blues to MOR rock songs that sound suspiciously like they were left over from the Alfie soundtrack, yes, but it also sounds vital at every turn. Even though they don't really need to, the jet-set vagabond rockers plunge into hot-button politics ("Sweet Neo Con"), rummage through their dirty laundry ("Oh No, Not You Again") and dip cautious toes back into ridicule-tempting "Miss You"-style funk ("Rain Fall Down"), without making any major missteps unless you count the ewwwww-factor of a 61-year-old Keith Richards singing "Come on honey, bare your breasts and make me feel at home" on "This Place Is Empty." --Aidin VaziriCustomer Reviews:
WELCOME BACK, STONES!.......2007-07-11
1. Rough Justice- kicks things off and it is a great rocker and album opener. Woody's slide work is phenomenal. A great way to open an album and this track tells you right from the start that the Stones as we know them are back.
2. Let Me Down Slow- A popier rock song with a catchy swinging beat. One of the better songs on the album and great lyrics by Jagger who appears to be the one most responsible for the song.
3. It Won't Take Long- This one opens with a trademark Richards riff, albeit a bit pedestrian. The Stones, however, play it with a passion that helps make it better than just filler.
4. Rain Fall Down- A sly funky tune reminiscent of Miss You but not as good. The song works, however, and is a welcome addition to their catalogue.
5. Streets of Love- This is one of 2 mistakes on the album. A slow ballad that weighs in on the sappy side. The Stones have done this before and much better. See Out Of Tears from Voodoo Lounge and Memory Motel from Black and Blue.
6. Back of My Hand- Ahh, ok we're back. A slow blues tune. Engaging guitar work throughout the song and you'll find yourself singing along with this one. It is the kind of song that the Stones, in the past decade or so, have saved for b-sides. I am glad they decide here to include it on an album. VERY welcome indeed.
7. She Saw Me Coming- This is one of my favorite songs on the album and maybe in past years this would have made an excellent single. The sense of humor is back in the lyrics and it also contains a nice riff to chug it along.
8. Biggest Mistake- A Jagger tune without a doubt, very similar to his solo material of late. It's not a bad song by any means but neither is it above average. It sounds good while it's playing but you won't miss it once it's over.
9. This Place is Empty- The first of 2 Richards sung songs. This one is a barroom styled ballad and a great one at that.
10. Oh No Not You Again- The Stones as we know and love them, great riffs and guitars harkening back to the Some Girls days. Yes, it IS them again and we are happy to have you back! Easily one of the better songs on this release.
11. Dangerous Beauty- Another rocker that seems as though it is filler, but it is better than that. I think this one will be one of those 'overlooked gems' because of it's placement so deep into the release. The solo sounds as it were done by BB King.
12. Laugh I Nearly Died- A slow rocker in which Jagger sings like he hasn't in a long time. Perhaps his best vocal performance since Gimme Shelter. He steals this one away and the breakdown at the end is priceless. Amazing creation!
13. Sweet Neo-Con- Ahh, mistake number 2. Many people have said that this is their favorite song on the album but I have to believe that is due to the political nature of the song. Judging it just as a song it isn't bad but it just never really goes anywhere. Would have made a nice b-side or bonus track.
14. Look what the Cat Dragged In- This is one of my favorite songs on the album. It has a funky, jazzy riff and guitars that are similar to those in Undercover. Charlie, as usual, keeps the beat rolling and this is one of the highlights of the album.
15. Driving Too Fast- Like the song before it this is another rocker. A very good song but not as good as 'Cat'. Play it loud for best effect!
16. Infamy- The second Richards tune that works but the Stones used to close out their albums with songs that were magnificent, not just good. Moonlight Mile, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Shattered, Fingerprint File to name a few. Well, this is nitpicking. I like the song and it fits in well with the album.
I gave this album 5 stars because the album itself deserves 4 stars but I added one because I feel that for a band in their 60's this blows away almost or all of the rock music being released today by much younger bands. Yes, this is the comeback album Stones fans have been waiting for. It is the Stones doing what they do. Nothing more and nothing less-which is always a good thing. That is the key to A Bigger Bang. The Stones are no longer at the forefront of the pop audience. They are not trying to keep up with the latest musical trends on this release. They are not concerned with top 40 radio nor are they interested in breaking new ground. The secret here is easy-Keep it simple, stick to the basics, crank it up and rock and roll.
Welcome back, boys! I am glad it's you again!
Biggest Bang Since Some Girls.......2007-06-20
If only new bands were half this good and consistent.......2007-03-30
As someone said before my, this is not the next best thing or the record to redefine music, it is just straight ahead good rock.
Man they are 60+ and listen to them ! Real musicians only get better with time... it's the public that stop listening really listening to what they are saying once they are not "pop" "mainstream" or young enough.
Listen to the record, yes it is a great record...
Oh one last thing, Sweet neo con, IMO is the best song on the album, music and lyrics, it stands on it's own as a great song.
Back to form.......2007-03-17
"Bang" shows that the Stones still have it, and that they can give any modern act a run for their money. I hope the Stones know what works and make their future albums along this vein.
They've still got the "Bang".......2007-01-23
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The Best: Make the Music Go Bang
X Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0002IQDQ0 Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Adult Books
- We're Desperate
- Los Angeles
- Your Phone's Off The Hook, But You're Not
- Johnny Hit And Run Paulene
- Soul Kitchen
- The World's A Mess; It's In My Kiss
- The Unheard Music
- White Girl
- The Once Over Twice
- Universal Corner
- Some Other Time
- In This House That I Call Home
- Beyond And Back
- Riding With Mary
- The Hungry Wolf
- Motel Room In My Bed
- Blue Spark
- The Have Nots
- Under The Big Black Sun
- The New World
- Breathless
- We're Having Much More Fun
- True Love
- I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
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- Wild Thing (7' Single Edit)
- Poor Girl
- The Call Of The Wreckin' Ball
- Someone Like You
- What's Wrong With Me...
- Burning House Of Love
- My Goodness
- 4th Of July
- You
- When It Rains
- Surprise Surprise
- I'm Lost
- See How We Are
- Skin Deep Town (Live)
- Around My Heart (Live)
- Just Another Perfect Day (Live)
- Devil Doll (Live)
- Big Blue House
- Clean Like Tomorrow
- Country At War
- New Life
Album Description
X exploded out of Los Angeles' legendary club The Masque in the late '70s, the epicenter of the city's thriving punk underground. X also ultimately proved to be one of the most influential American rock bands of their time. Fronted by Exene Cervenka and John Doe-who co-wrote their material-and anchored by Billy Zoom and D.J. Bonebrake, X reinvented punk with their literate and volatile sound. The band's inspired individuality, however, obeyed no genre boundaries and fused rockabilly, country, metal, roots rock, and more into the mix. Their landmark 1980 debut, Los Angeles, kicked off an extraordinary career that's spotlighted in this essential retrospective.Customer Reviews:
Timeless Tunes.......2007-01-24
X hits the spot.......2006-01-24
For the uninitiated, or for nostalgists such as myself, this compilation serves as either a great introduction or a great recap of one of the finest careers ever in the punk/pop genre. In case you don't already know, X were a Los Angeles band that combined fast guitar riffs, country and rockabilly attitude, lovely harmonies and sensitive lyrics to create a totally original rock and roll package. They were a band in the truest sense of the word, with each member making a strong contribution, and are as vital now as they were then.
The first disc captures the most illustrious part of their career, which encompasses their first four albums, the striking debut Los Angeles followed by three undeniable classics, Wild Gift, Under the Big Black Sun(their best album) and More Fun in the New World. The song selection is uncannily savvy, almost invariably picking the very best cuts from these albums. My only argument is with the quality of some of the demos(the album version of Adult Books is much better) and with some of the selections from More Fun in the New World. For instance, why call the album Make the Music Go Bang, and then fail to include that song, one of the band's best? I also would have preferred Painting the Town Blue, Drunk in My Past and I See Red over some of the other cuts, but this is a minor grumbling. The chance to hear Your Phone's Off the Hook(But You're Not), In This House That I Call Home, I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts, Blue Spark, Riding With Mary, White Girl, Breathless, Motel Room in My Bed, We're Having Much More Fun, The Unheard Music, Some Other Time, Hungry Wolf and Universal Corner all on the same disc is an indescribably euphoric listening experience.
The second disc shows a serious drop in quality. I've never heard the album Ain't Love Grand in its entirety, but based on the selections here I'm not missing much. See How We Are is a vast improvement, but its watered down roots rock sound doesn't hold up as well today as it did when the album was released, perhaps because, in this format, it is presented side by side with their far superior earlier music. The best part of the second disc is the live tracks(I saw X in concert once and still have fond memories of that evening, one of the best shows I've seen), and some of the later studio tracks that close the album. Good stuff overall, but not up to the quality of the first disc.
My first recommendation would be to get X's first four albums, especially 2-4, in order to get a clear sense of just how great a band they were, to really experience the songwriting talents of Exene Cervenka and John Doe. But as compilations go, it's hard to ask for much more than what this set delivers.
A very good overview of a great band.......2004-11-17
We're Disparate, Get Used To It.......2004-08-25
I'd recommend, then that X newbies looking to spend $23.00 buy "Los Angeles" and "Under The Big Black Sun-" both of which display more of X's subtlety and dark humor.
By the way, *avoid* "Beyond and Back" at all costs- the sequencing is even worse than this, and the B-sides and rarities are mostly forgettable.
I was only a little familiar with X.......2004-08-09
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Big Bang Theory
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ASIN: B0007XBN1U Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
Tracks:
- I Am The Walrus
- I Can See For Miles
- Can't Find My Way Home
- It Don't Make Sense (You Can't Make Peace)
- I Don't Need No Doctor
- One Way Out
- Salty Dog
- Summer In The City
- Manic Depression
- Talkin' About The Good Times
- Locomotive Breath
- Find The Cost Of Freedom
- Wishing Well
- Blue Collar Man @2120
Customer Reviews:
See My Comment On Todd's Post, Plus A Few From Me!.......2006-12-31
ROCK ON TOMMY, JY and the BOYS! You'll always have my attention!
Great remake of some classics........2006-12-19
Not worthy of Styx name.......2006-11-13
Merely Pleasant.......2006-10-06
The same can be said for virtually every other song on this CD except:
A Salty Dog - misses Gary Brooker's vocal.
Manic Depression - besides Hendrix his own bad self, the best cover of this was done by King's X on the Dogman CD.
Locomotive Breath - is remarkably punchless compared to the Jethro Tull original.
Wishing Well - I wish they hadn't done it. Suffers from a horrible vocal.
Talkin' About the Good Times - very nice.
Blue Collar Man @ 2120 - I don't get the reference to 2120. And I don't see why the re-do was necessary. And I don't care for the arrangement.
My criteria for a review of a cover: If I'd heard these songs for the first time by the cover artist, would I buy the record - yes, I'm that old - anyway?
In this case, no.
Save your money. Better yet, buy the originals.
I'm just glad I bought it used.
album title should be "Styx covers the Classics".......2006-09-06
I have been out of the loop on Styx's releases over the last few years, but I did know that Dennis DeYoung was out of the band. Worst move Styx ever made. Apparently DeYoung was the only one with any song-writing talent. Realizing this, the rest of the band has decided to become a "cover" band. What a waste.
Styx used to be great band with a music style that ranged all over the board, but they had a sound and character that was uniquely, Styx.
A lot of the songs on this CD are great songs, but they were better by the original artists. I don't buy a Styx album to hear them cover other artist's stuff. I buy it because I want to hear new Styx stuff. There are a couple songs on this CD I didn't recognize, but the songwriting credits don't list any current band member names, so I assume they are covers as well.
Sad end to a formerly great band.
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Smokin
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ASIN: B00006JOC8 Release Date: 2002-10-08 |
Tracks:
- Louise
- Changes
- Lovin My Baby
- I Love You The Best
- Nice & Warm
- It's Ohdacious
- Sugarman
- 'E' Train
- Too Tired
- Smokin
- Malted Milk
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Not a CD to add to your Johnny Lang Collection.......2006-07-01
Jonny Lang .......2006-03-15
this is good sounds, not hostil or booming. you can hear the words and understand what he sings. he as always has a good band backing him up.
i would buy this again should something happen to the cd that i have now.
A solid, rocking blues cd.......2005-08-10
JUST GREAT.......2004-08-12
Great early release.......2003-12-07
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Something Wrong
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ASIN: B000NIIUJM Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Inside
- Follow
- Something Wrong
- It's Alright
- There Was A Whisper
- Forward And Reverse
- Find What You Get
- In The Morning
- Stop In The Name Of Love
- Everything's Gone
- Contradictions
- Look At The Sun
Customer Reviews:
Sublime, hazy, sweet melancholy from Iceland.......2007-04-04
I just love all the songs. They feature some brilliant vocalists such as Keren Ann, Esther Talia Kasey, Daniel Agust (of Gus Gus fame), Phoebe Tolmer and Nicolette (of Massive Attack fame), so all these international vocalists add a different note to all the songs and they all have their own distinctly different introspective notes. The songs are somewhat dark, lonely, frosty i would say, they are slow paced, contemplative, full of longing.
It's a CD that i just love to put on and relax to on a cold winter day, a CD to relax to and just enjoy. I'm very happy to hear it is getting a US release finally. It's about time...
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Let's Go Bang
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ASIN: B000002J6N Release Date: 1995-10-10 |
Tracks:
- Kiss Away From Heaven
- Let's Go Bang
- The Difference Between Us
- Couldn't Find Another Man
- You Make Me Smile
- In Another Life
- The Garden
- Can't Stand In The Way Of Love
- Free To Be A Woman
- Everywhere I Go
- Don't Turn Your Head Away
- Baby I'm A Want You
Customer Reviews:
like, not love.......2006-09-30
EXCELLENT CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-07-11
Boring, bland studio created R&B.......2005-06-27
Try Barenaked instead...at least she contributes to that one.
What were they thinking?.......2005-03-25
PS: Yes, I realize it's not meant "that" way, but it's pretty easy to mistake.
A mistake to buy!.......2004-10-26
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