Babylon

Product Description
Hailing from South Wales, Skindred is a four-piece heavy rock n' reggae outfit founded by eclectic, energetic vocalist Benji Webbe and fellow bassist-programmer, Daniel Pugsley. "Skindred is dancehall; it's punk; it's metal, it's who we are," Pugsley proclaims. It's a cohesive nether-region where Bounty Killa meets the Police - where 311 and System Of A Down collide. From the drum & bass album opener "Set It Off" to the metalized toasting on the title track "Babylon," Skindred's reggae-fied metal, dreadhead dub is a musical sucker-punch to the ribs. The first single from Babylon, "Nobody," is a genre-bending, high-octane hybrid of dancehall and metal that is sure to transport rock fans to a higher level of consciousness. Whatever you call it, Skindred is making rock music exciting again.

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Babylon

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Babylon 5: The Lost Tales Original Score Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Babylon 5 - The Lost Tales Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary - O.S.T. Ratatouille Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ASIN: B000ROAKTU Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. Intro 1
2. Main Title
3. Opening
4. Priest
5. Exorcism
6. Stench
7. Your Name
8. Energy
9. Devil Threat
10. Dream
11. Log Search
12. Send Back
13. Epilogue 1
14. Intro 2
15. Londo
16. G'kar
17. Hyperspace
18. Destruction
19. Kill
20. I'm Save
21. Describe
22. Station
23. Starfury
24. Prepare
25. Landing
26. Party
27. Epilogue 2
28. End Credits

Average customer rating: Once you're done with Legend be sure to stop here. without the best live album i've ever heard Essential Bob Marley Must Have!! Hidden gem

Babylon by Bus Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live! Live at the Roxy, Hollywood, California, May 26, 1976 - The Complete Concert Survival Uprising Kaya ASIN: B00005MK9Y Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Positive Vibration
2. Punky Reggae Party
3. Exodus
4. Stir It Up
5. Rat Race
6. Concrete Jungle
7. Kinky Reggae
8. Lively Up Yourself
9. Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)
10. War/No More Trouble
11. Is This Love
12. Heathen
13. Jamming

Amazon.com Essential Recording

Bob Marley's second live album, 1978's Babylon by Bus, had to be pretty damned good to match the incandescence of 1975's Live!. But with glorious performances on songs like "Punky Reggae Party," "Jamming," and "Is This Love?" Bob Marley and the Wailers came close to equaling Live!. Maybe there wasn't quite the same amount of inspiration, but the Wailers had matured into a tight unit, and Marley was a charismatic performer, as this set captured only too well. And with Marley still at the height of his writing powers, there definitely wasn't a dud song in the bunch. Not so much bus travel as limousine listening, this specially remastered edition makes the glory of the original release even clearer. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Once you're done with Legend be sure to stop here........2006-06-15

This is my favorite album from Bob Marley and the Wailers and I own all of the Tuff Gong Albums. "Punky Reggae Party" gives me chills when I hear the crowd sing back to him. It's got classic tracks that many will be familiar with and quite a few that introduce new listeners to his music beyond Legend and his other greatest hit compilations. What I truly enjoy is hearing the composition of the music with the band, back-up singers and Marley's vocals blending together and captured live.

without the best live album i've ever heard.......2006-03-17

i don't really like live albums. i think that it's really hard to capture the energy and for the most part the recording quality is pretty bad.

this is not only, without a doubt, the best live album i've ever heard. it's probablly my favorite marley album. i never thought i would like something more than catch a fire, but i was wrong. this is awesome!

there is a reason why bob marley is the biggest name in reggae and this is a huge part of that reason. buy this immediately.

Essential Bob Marley.......2006-03-15

At least one of the earlier reviews recommends novice listeners start with this cd before going to the greatest hits package. I would say that the novice would do well to buy this package and Legend (the original single disc is recommended here because I do not own the new expanded version and cannot comment on its contents).
I still recommend this cd if you are looking to move beyond the novice level.
So, anyone with any interest in Bob Marley should own Babylon by Bus.
These songs were taken from numerous stops on his 1977/78 tour of Europe but the sequence sounds like one big show. This is not the intimate show that you get on something like Live at the Roxy - it's music festival big. The overall feeling reminds me of reggae festivals we used to have at the beach when I was growing up on the coast of NC.
The atmosphere is big but Marley and the band never seem overwhelmed as they rise to the occasion on each song. The audience is taken along on a fantastic reggae trip.
Don't let any more time pass without these great performances in your collection.

Must Have!!.......2005-05-06

Bob & the Wailers come together for a wonderful live set, this one is pure gold. A must have for concert lovers!!

Hidden gem.......2005-04-19

Although most Marley fans are more than familiar with Babylon by Bus as an exceptional live album that Marley recorded while on tour in Europe (mostly recorded in Paris) in 1977-78, many of the more pedestrian fans remain completely unaware of its existence. War/No More Trouble, with Marley exhibiting such unparalleled and genuine passion during its performance, makes for undoubtedly the most powerful song on this CD. And, suffice it to say, all of the other 'hit' songs do not disappoint by any stretch. A must own for any true Marley fan -- period.

Average customer rating: Exceptional fusion. Good background music Nothing less than 5 stars Great Album Wow

The Richest Man in Babylon Thievery Corporation Manufacturer: Eighteenth Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Versions DJ-Kicks Simple Things When It Falls Sounds from the Verve Hi-Fi ASIN: B00006CY6H Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes
2. Facing East
3. The Outernationalist
4. Interlude
5. Omid (Hope)
6. All That We Perceive
7. Simple Histoire (A Simple Story)
8. Meu Destino (My Destiny)
9. Exilio (Exile)
10. From Creation
11. The Richest Man In Babylon
12. Liberation Front
13. The State Of The Union
14. Until The Morning
15. Resolution

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Thievery Corporation's Eric Hilton and Rob Garza have always treated the line between acoustic and electronic music as a drunken sailor might, unpredictably falling on one side or the other with equal frequency. By this measure, The Richest Man in Babylon is their soberest effort to date, striding confidently into jazz, soul, world beat, and other styles with a direct, reverential approach. The band's last record, Sounds from the Verve Hi-Fi, featured a set of classic jazz tunes unadorned with remixes or reinterpretation. But the songs on Babylon are originals, incorporating not just jazz but Afro-beat, Brazilian dance, Persian and Indian music, reggae, and psychedelia, all while making expert use of new and old collaborators like Sleepy Wonder, Lou Lou, and Shinehead. Icelandic singer Emiliana Torrini makes an instant impression on the first track, "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes," her voice freeing the song's melody and structure with just a few hypnotic bars. It's hard to call this an electronic record at all; even their dub-influenced tracks miss a certain studio sheen, as if Hilton and Garza simply waded into a sweltering Jamaican beach party and hit record. But while it misses the ambient, ethereal edge that made The Mirror Conspiracy a downtempo classic, Babylon satisfies with organic energy and tasteful eclecticism. --Matthew Cooke

Album Description

Rob Garza and Eric Hilton consider it their most introspective work to date. Existing somewhere between rock, dub, psychedelic, Latin, and electronic music, this 2002 album finds the duo elevating their signature sound with more contemplative and thought-provoking songwriter. The jewel case is housed in a slipcase along with a 40-page black & white photo booklet. Eighteenth Street Lounge. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional fusion........2007-07-10

Words cannot fully describe the vibes that emerge through the sound of this CD. I first heard it at a Microsoft conference in Virginia. Before the speaker took stage, The Richest Man in Babylon had captivated the audience. Something only a Thiethery Cororation could do. Immagine a group of highly thinkers in the world standing still; Absolutely mesmerized by a mystical fusion of JazzBigBandElectroCeltic sound. It was so ooooo relaxing; so oooo captivating that I got off my seat, walked to the sound system and asked the MC what algorithm he used to produce such a fantastic sound. He told me the sound was rendered by a DC group called Thievery Corporation. Ever since, I have been and remained a fan. Buy and listen to this CD. Also checkout the dub version of the same album.
Dr. Israel King, Ph.D. Author of: How To Keep A Man.How To Keep A Man

Good background music.......2007-04-10

I saw them perform last year, and was told by friends that if I was going to purchase one of Thievery Corporation's CDs that this should be the one. As soon as I got it in the mail, I have listened to it nearly every day while working. If you like electronic music as background music, I would suggest this CD. It has a nice steady rhythm throughout the entire CD to keep you going. I love the CD but hate having to get up and press play again...I guess that just means that I should buy another one of Thievery Corporation's CDs.

Nothing less than 5 stars.......2007-02-11

I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to raise the average rating on this album. Look, it's silly to give any TC album less than 5 stars, when comparing to any other album out there. TC makes the most brilliant music on the planet right now. Of course you should go out and buy RMIB right now, if you don't already own it. The first and last songs on this CD are worth it alone. You will find yourself listening to Resolution over and over again, mesmerized by its beautiful, swirling, mystical, comforting, and yearning sounds. The first song is just hands down brilliant. You've never heard anything like it in your life, but somehow it seems familiar.

Now, comparing TC albums to each other is a different story. There should be a separate "intra-artist" rating system. In that sense, I
would rate Cosmic Game the highest, followed by Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, and then Richest Man In Babylon.

Great Album.......2006-09-28

This is my second album by Thievery Corporation, The Cosmic Game being the first. I think I like this album a bit more due the the more organic nature of the instrumentation here. "Facing East" is my favorite song on the album, as well as one of my favorite songs at the moment. The exotic Middle Eastern groove and instruments really make this song something very unique. The song "The Richest Man In Babylon" is a real gem in more of a soulful/jazzy/reggae kind of mood. The mix of cross cultures really brings this kind of music to life. "Resolution" has a cool dreamy atmosphere, the perfect way to end this album. I will explore more of their music soon.

Wow.......2006-08-11

I can't believe Schirmer's review is highlighted, this album is amazing!! Babylon has as many bold shifts in style, experimental, innovative melds of music, RICH instrumentation, interesting & relevant lyrics and great vocal work as a late Beatles album. Except there's lyrics not only in English, but French, Farsi and Spanish!! There's Indian, dub, Latin, jazzy, rap, instrumental, fast, slow, fun, reflective all on one album with a very cool political stance. This is SO original, seriously, who sounds like Thievery Corporation?? This is one of the best albums of 2002, if not THE best (I'd put the Chemical Brother's Come With Us up there too). I feel this is Thievery, Inc.'s best album (I have them all, too), but that's a seperate argument. This is so much infinitely better than most of the totally wretched garbage that gets played on the radio/MTV these days. Also it's independently made, which is hard to hear these days as well, with total corporate control of the mainstream media. Which the group's name is a 'hip' take on. Speaking of, sure some of the songs sound 'hip,' that's a compliment, isn't it?

The only way someone could find this album bland or boring is if that person is bland or boring, i.e. has no interest in the the world outside their local community, other cultures, or only interested in one kind of music. Or if you're a neo-con.

People from all over the world came together to make this album, how cool is that??

If only there were MORE international collaborations that ended up as beautiful as this....

Average customer rating: Pumpin' compilation Awesome Set! First disk much better than second Club Babylon Behind Club Babylon

Queer as Folk: Club Babylon Original TV Soundtrack Manufacturer: Tommy Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Queer as Folk Queer as Folk: The Second Season Queer as Folk - The Final Season (Collector's Edition) Queer as Folk - The Complete Fourth Season (Showtime) Queer as Folk - The Complete Third Season (Showtime) ASIN: B0007NFMCQ Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Book Of Love Boy
2. Ultra Nate Free (Oscar Gs Space Afterhours Mix)
3. Bronski Beat Smalltown Boy
4. Morel True (The Faggot Is You) (Deep Dish Mix)
5. Sneaker Pimps Spin Spin Sugar (Armands Dark Garage Mix)
6. Kristine W Fly Again (Jrs World Club Anthem)
7. Amuka Appreciate Me (Trip To Paradise Mix)
8. Narcotic Thrust Safe From Harm (Peter Rauhofer Mix)
9. Peter Rauhofer + The Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration "Break 4 Love" (Friburn & Urik Tribal Mix)
10. Barry Harris feat Pepper Mashay Dive In The Pool (X Union Mix)

Tracks:

1. Suzanne Palmer Home (Offer Nissim Remix)
2. Kristine W The Wonder Of It All (Offer Nissim Remix)
3. Friburn & Urik I Need You
4. Murk Doesnt Really Matter (Friscia & Lamboy Remix)
5. Carl Cox feat. Hannah Robinson "Give Me Your Love" (Valentino Kanzyani Remix)
6. Loleatta Holloway Stand Up (Hott 22 Remix)
7. Inaya Day Lift It Up (DJ Paulo & Jamie J Sanchez Mix)
8. Afrika Bambaataa and The Millennium Of The Gods B More Shake (FC Nond Remix)
9. Rachel Panay Back To Love (Friscia & Lamboy Vocal Anthem Mix)
10. Gadjo So Many Times (Antoine Clamaran Remix)

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Released just in time to usher in the final season of Showtime's gritty, gay-themed series, this accompanying fifth soundtrack anthology expands upon a smart pop music sensibility whose popularity parallels the show itself. The 20 beat-savvy tracks here were inspired by the nightspot that's an integral part of the series' drama, a vibrant double-disc collection that interweaves such 80's-vintage club staples as Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy," and The Pet Shop Boys' (with an assist from Peter Rauhofer) "Break 4 Love" with more contemporary grooves like Ultra Nate's "Free" and "Safe From Harm" by Narcotic Thrust. Fans will note that a number of the versions here differ from those actually aired on the show. But as mixed by Chris Cox (disc one) and Abel Aguilera (the edgier, more expansive disc two) and seamlessly sequenced sans track gaps, the intent is not to offer up a slavish show song-score, but rather to synthesize a fictional night at Club Babylon that stretches from the first disc's upbeat pop to the sensual, hypnotic rhythms of Suzanne Palmer and Rachel Panay that highlight the closer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The fifth season of Showtime's critically acclaimed and highly rated program begins in April, but Tommy Boy is getting the party started with this specially priced double disc collection of the hottest dance hits from the program's infamous "Club Babylon". Artists include Ultra Nate, Darude, INXS, Peter Rauhofer and Pet Shop Boys, Bronski Beat, Basement Jaxx, Inaya Day, Suzanne Palmer, Friburn & Uri, David Morales, Murk, Rachel Panay, and many more. The first four "Queer As Folk" CDs have sold in excess of 300,000 in North America alone.

Customer Reviews:

Pumpin' compilation.......2007-04-16

I have this compilation on my music player and use it to boost my spirits at the gym, and it always works. I agree that the first cd takes a bit to warm up especially since the already-mentioned back-to-the-80s song after Ultra Nate (a song I don't really like). A really great circuit music compilation that stands on its own.

Awesome Set!.......2007-02-15

I thought the first CD was better than the second, although there were cuts on the second CD I liked very much. Having been in my prime in the 80s, I was familiar with most of the music, and took me back to Brussels, Belgium and the club scene there. Dare I say I use these CDs for work outs now LOL. From an old school clubber, I give it 4 thumbs up. Only because there were some dragging tracks on the 2nd CD, and not enough mix in my opinion. That Spin Spin Sugar is awesome!

First disk much better than second.......2007-01-22

The mixing was really great on these CDs, but the first disk was definitely much better than the second.

Club Babylon.......2007-01-20

Slightly dissappointed with this soundtrack. There are some good songs on this 2 disc collection, however, it wasn't as good as the season 1-5 soundtracks were.

Behind Club Babylon.......2006-10-27

For those who haven't purchased this anthology it's a must have!!! The 2cd set captures the spirit of Babylon. A night at the club is like this and here is your own personal ticket to Babylon..

For me, it fit right in with my Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher cd's ..

As a fan I loved it... As a House Music and Club junkie it was a wish come true!!!!
I highly recommend to everyone... The Babylon theme is very present througout the first cd and more distinct in the second... Krintine W. who is synonomous with QAF / Babylon featured almost every season (except 4) is featured twice beutifully ... Her unique talent and sheer vitue make this trip to Babylon worthwhile !!!!

CD one has a widely accessible range using new wave and hard house beats we commonly associate with the "Babylon" genre. The second CD expands on the "Babylon" theme further stepping "out" by using darker beats that are more "circuit" or "NYC" beats I am used to.. "Babylon" never compromises. Both CD are really solid and both are unique enough to stand alone or playing in sequence...

"Lio", "Delerium", "Mandalay" "Kosheen", "Roc Project", "The Chemical Brothers" and "Gioia" are strangely absent from this compilation which were featured throughout seasons 2 and 3 provided the "queer" sound that became associated with QAF. This by no means takes anything at all from this truly awesome CD . Chris Cox and Abel Aguilera do an excellent job in stepping away from that and featuring artists that are truly unique add showcasing new ones to QAF

i laughed... I cried... I celebrated... I had a melacholy experience with Season 5 closing what is essentially a groundbreaking television this CD lets you take some of that "Babylon" home!!!!

I had a night out with Brian, Mikey, and boys of Babylon

The only thing I want more of is "Babylon Series" CDs!!!!!

Suggested Previews:

DISC 1
1) Book of Love "Boy" (Original Mix)

3) Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy" (original Mix)

5) Sneaker Pimps "Spin Spin Sugar" Armand's Dark Garage Mix)

6) Kristine W. Fly Again (JR's World Club Anthem)

9) Peter Rauhofer + Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration "Break 4 Love" (Friburn & Urik tribal Mix)


DISC 2

1) Suzanne Palmer "Home" (Offer Nissim Mix)

2) "The Wonder Of It All"(Offer Nissim Mix)

5) Carl Cox Feat. Hannah Robinson "Give Me Your Love" (valentino Kanzyani Remix)

6) Loleatta Holloway "Stand Up" (Hott 22 Remix)

10) Gadjo "So Many Times" (Antoine Clamaran Remix)

Average customer rating: Anew flavor to classic gold Bob isnt here to stop the sale of this cd, but i am GREAT URBAN TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND... why all the anger from our 1 star givers?? This CD is NO insult!! T.Owens maybe an explanation

Chant Down Babylon Bob Marley Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Neo-Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Love - The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Remixed Hits Mama's Gun ASIN: B00003000M Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. No More Trouble
2. Rebel Music
3. Johnny Was
4. Concrete Jungle
5. Rastaman Chant
6. Guiltiness
7. Turn Your Lights Down Low
8. Jammin'
9. Kinky Reggae
10. Roots, Rock, Reggae
11. Survival A.K.A. Black Survivors
12. Burnin' And Lootin'

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On Chant Down Babylon, Bob Marley's master tapes meet the next generation. Marley hardly needs help selling records, so these studio-engineered duets may reflect an honest attempt at linking his musical legacy with contemporary artists. Even those sympathetic to the concept, though, should wonder if it's wise to substitute new backing tracks for the original sinuous grooves of "Concrete Jungle" and "Rebel Music." (To the disc's credit, the rhythms of "No More Trouble" and "Rastaman Chant" are left largely intact.) And as obvious as the connection between reggae and hip-hop is, Guru ("Johnny Was") and even Chuck D ("Survival a.k.a. Black Survivors") have nothing to add to Marley's perfectly chosen words. Finally, don't be surprised if your patience wears as several of Marley's sons help travesty "Kinky Reggae." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Anew flavor to classic gold.......2006-11-06

The Marley sound is strong in these updates by his sons and other great rap/hip hop artists. The sound will take you back to the Bob Marley era but just as quick transport you to a new and exciting sound for Bob's reggae standards. I'm glad I made this part of my Bob Marley collection.

Bob isnt here to stop the sale of this cd, but i am.......2006-06-30

If you want to kill everything bob marley stood for and did in his life, buy this album. This album is an insult to bob as a musician and as a person and a disgrace to his legacy. If i could give this cd less than 1 star i would. If you still buy this cd despite what has been written about it and you like, you should not call yourself a bob fan, just like everyone else that gave this more than a star..it doesnt even diserve that.

GREAT URBAN TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND... why all the anger from our 1 star givers?? This CD is NO insult!!.......2006-04-20

Read this review in its entirety... (especially if u gave it less than 3 stars) I'm empathizing with those who are giving this album 1 star, but for the life of me I don't see why.... This album is in NO WAY insulting to Bob Marley. Was it insulting to Patti Labelle when P!nk, Lil Kim, Mya, and C. Aguilera remade and remixed Lady Marmelade? Uh, No. Is the Luther Vandross Tribute Album insulting? No. This is the cycle of our times people... That's what makes black people beautiful, our music, our culture.. how we can mix and match it and its still just as beautiful. There is nothing wrong with this cd and although of course I cannot speak for Bob Marley anymore than any of you can... To say he would not be happy is obsurd, how do we know what would make him happy? We don't! But to say the album is garbage to me is an insult to the artists who came together to blend with the Legend. I do not at all think it was a poor or sore attempt.. I think it was very creative. People do remixes all the time... so what, it's ok for 50 Cent but not Bob? lol... be serious, this is about the music. And aside from Defending Bob Til Death as some of you are admirably doing, these tracks do not degrade him or his music in any way... What this cd Does is ALLOW BOB MARLEY TO BE APPRECIATED THRU THE TIMES... and yes, you should appreciate the original tracks!! But lets be real, a lot of people can't get into some of the original tracks so what this CD does is Open up a door for appreciation across the genre boundaries. It allows the "hip hop heads" so to speak who may sooner recognize the name "Lil Scrappy" before "The Wailers" to embrace the Marley ESSENCE... it's just like a baby, if u want your child to each vegetables, maybe u mix them with some rice... if you want them to intake more calcium.. maybe u let them drink Ovaltine.. are you degrading Calcium? lol.. anyway, moving along... This is an awesome cd that embraces BoB Marleys talent and mixes it with our evolving urban style... I think they did an excellent job on the cd. All too often "remix" and "master mixes" drown out the quality of the songs we come to love and respect an artist for but this project was the exact opposite! I love the original tracks, but I must admit I am loving Some twists on the tracks JUST as much! Especially REBEL MUSIC and JOHNNY WAS... I don't want to go thru track titles cuz I'll end up naming them all... Each track and the guest artists get a thumbs up to me, at least for creativity... I see the vision of what this CD was and I like it. Most definiately a must have for raggae/raggaeton music lovers, especially, but anyone who likes urban music should be able to appreciate this album... And while you are at it, check out Matisyahu! Excellent addition to a family of cultural music artists.

T.Owens.......2006-03-09

Stephen Marley did a wonderful job at integrating his father's master pieces with a twist of hip hop & R&B. It is a CD that stays in my player at all times.

maybe an explanation.......2006-01-26

yo to josh"big smoke". i can see your view very easily, i think anyone can that has listened to the album. but you have to understand these rap artists present their arguments in different wayz, these boys and girls will never be as peaceful or humble as Mr.Marley, but they are trying to convey their message of peace their own way, ya know, trying to act as one with Bob. thats what i think. take it how you want it.

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Dances of Resistance Babylon Circus 2 Manufacturer: Sony/Yelen Musiques ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: World Musette The Triplets of Belleville Collaborations Once The Information ASIN: B00022LE8I Release Date: 2004-05-17

Tracks:

1. Contra La Guerra: Greva General!
2. Dances Of Resistance
3. No Competition
4. Circus
5. De La Musique Et Du Bruit
6. Mr Clown
7. J'aurais Bien Voulu
8. Interlude Barbare
9. Musical Terrorism Act
10. Warlord
11. Parade Acoustique
12. Sailor's Wife
13. Caravane
14. Lost In The Jungle
15. L'huile Sur Le Feu
16. Petite Caravane Barbare
17. My Friend

Average customer rating: good stones? please Excellent album Real Good Yet another "Downside of Stardom" record. One Of The Best Rock'N'Roll Albums Of The 90s

Bridges to Babylon The Rolling Stones Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Voodoo Lounge Steel Wheels Undercover Dirty Work Emotional Rescue ASIN: B000000WEZ Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

1. Flip The Switch
2. Anybody Seen My Baby?
3. Low Down
4. Already Over Me
5. Gun Pace
6. You Don't Have To Mean It
7. Out Of Control
8. Saint Of Me
9. Might As Well Get Juiced
10. Always Suffering
11. Too Tight
12. Thief In The Night
13. How Can I Stop

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It's no use comparing Stones albums to Exile on Main St. anymore; the world's greatest rock & roll band clearly substitutes finances for passion these days. But compared to, say, Soul Asylum or the Black Crowes, the band still produces worthwhile records--"Flip the Switch," "Out of Control," and the closing Keith Richards suite all give Bridges the edge over the Stones' spotty previous Voodoo Lounge. Despite dross like the plagiarized hit "Anybody Seen My Baby," and the underutilization of the talented Dust Brothers production team, the Stones don't deserve our indifference just yet. --Steve Knopper

Album Description

Limited edition of their 1997 album in a special package: astandard jewel case within an etched clear & silver slipcasethat accentuates the graphic of the lion on the cover art.Contains 13 tracks, including the singles 'Anybody Seen MyBaby?' and 'Saint Of

Customer Reviews:

good stones? please.......2006-10-20

I just HAD to wrtie a review of this album if only to counter these crazies who say this album has anything worthy of attention on it. Pretty much everything on this ranges from fairly bad to dismal. And I've got every stones record from '66 forward and am not one of those who feel that their only good music was before '72. I would say their last breathtakingly amazing record was Tattoo You (esp. "side 2"), and even Undercover I would consider a great album. But this is simply boring and dismal. Believe me, you won't listen to it much at all.

Excellent album.......2006-09-23

The Rolling Stones in a way are kind of a victim of their own success. I think it would be fair to say that when you talk about longevity The Stones have few peers in the Rock and Roll world. Just think about how long they have been making albums/cd's (whatever you want to call them).
They have been at it for over 40 years, non stop.I mean think about it these guys have staying power.
All that said everything they do is still compared to their incredible run from the late 60's through the 70's. And everybody expects every album to be another Exile on Main Street.
And because of this, great cd's like Bridges to Babylon do not get the respect they deserve. This is one killer peice of work by the boys, a finely crafted studio album of high quality stuff.
If you do not have this album and like The Stones you are missing out on a gem.

Real Good.......2006-06-29

This is a real good album, characterized by these songs:
"Flip the Switch," "Lowdown," "Already Over Me," "Gunface," "Juiced," "Saint Of Me." If you're familiar with those six, you know what to expect: modern 90's experimentation, solid songwriting and performances, and an advance over their general brand of latter-day blues rock. "Juiced," in particular, is a very strong statement featuring 808 drum loops, distorted vocals, and Mick Jagger's driving harmonica. This is not the first instance of "techno-blues"; Jon Spencer's been doing it for years. However, the fact that the Stones attempted it (and pulled it off) is a feat-especially when it is considered that any blues influence in popular music has been absent since the early 90's.

Regardless of what you think of the single "Anybody Seen My Baby?", "Bridges" is, by far, their best contemporary album.

Yet another "Downside of Stardom" record........2006-06-28

The reviewer who called Mick Jagger a "Cartoonish sex symbol" was right on the money. I agree - the Stones used to be the greatest band around (before I was born, sadly). But now, they're a joke.
When Mick Taylor left, the Boys lost all the credibility they once had and became one big, unfunny joke. This can be blamed almost entirely on Mick Jagger who, like Brian Jones before him, was obsessed with style. Case in point: Some Girls was a decent record, but hurt by the group's attempt to play disco. Emotional Rescue (probably their worst album to date) also saw them taking on the disco and punk trends. And Bridges To Babylon continues this tradition, this time featuring the band trying two popular genres on for size: techno and rap. Yes, that's right: Rolling Stones rap. What happened? They sold out.
Saint of Me, the only song worth hearing, is actually close to good. But the rest (Anybody Seen My Baby, Too Tight, Flip the Switch, Out of Control, Might As Well Get Juiced, etc). is worthless. Check out Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out, Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street, Some Girls, the underrated Voodoo Lounge and A Bigger Bang instead.

One Of The Best Rock'N'Roll Albums Of The 90s.......2006-05-02

"Bridges To Babylon" is a highly under-rated album, as it was probably doomed to be. From at least the late 80s onward, the Rolling Stones have been in a hard position. Anything they do with resemblance to their older albums there's going to be a certain portion of people who say 'aw, they're old dinosaurs, they can't do anything original', while at the same time any deviation from those same earlier releases is going to bring charges that they've either sold out by changing their style or that they've changed their style because they're just not capable of generating classic-style material on the level of the stuff from the 60s and 70s. I don't think either arguement holds any validity.

"Bridges To Babylon" doesn't sound like "Let It Bleed" or "Emotional Rescue", but then I wouldn't it want it to be a copy of either of those albums, any more than I'd want to pick up an earlier album I haven't heard in its entirety and have it sound just like the greats off Bridges or "A Bigger Bang". For a band that's so often been described as just soldiering through the same basic ground again and again, I feel the Stones have actually covered a pretty diverse range over their career, especially when you don't hear just their hit singles but some of their more eclectic songs off albums and B-sides. 'Continental Drift' off "Steel Wheels" is a great example of how far they can go out of their traditional territory and still be great, and that general trend carries on here. At the same time, Bridges, despite all the differences and flourishes, still has that indefinable sound that it doesn't seem like anyone but the Stones can quite capture. So between going traditional or forging new territory, you've really got the best of both worlds here. Album opener 'Flip The Switch' is a first-rate adrenalizer, a top rev up choice for lifting weights or the like. 'Already Over Me' does a smashing job mining that bittersweet melancholy territory the band has previously covered on tracks like 'Angie'. 'Gunface', one of the darkest tracks the Stones have done in decades, flows seamlessly into a song of a diametrically different vibe - the whimsical, horns-driven 'You Don't Have To Mean It', which features one of Keith Richards's greatest vocal performances ever. Every track on here is great; if a 'single' is supposed to be a song good enough to represent the entire album to a wide array of listeners then any of the 13 tracks here could have been a single.

Excellent music that'll still be excellent years after everyone's forgotten all the late-night 'comedians' and their 'over-the-hill rocker' jokes.

Average customer rating: mano! negra! ya! ya! ya! EXCELLENT!!! Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD. Man, You should give this album a Chance Creeme, es increible

Casa Babylon Mano Negra Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Puta's Fever King of Bongo Radio Bemba Sound System Clandestino Proxima Estación: Esperanza ASIN: B000005MZW Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Viva Zapata
2. Casa Babylon
3. The Monkey
4. Senor Matanza
5. Santa Maradona (Larchuma Football Club)
6. Super Chango
7. Bala Perdida
8. Machine Gun
9. El Alakran
10. Mama Perfecta
11. Love And Hate
12. Drives Me Crazy
13. Hamburger Fields
14. La Vida (La Vida Me Da Palo)
15. Sueno De Solentiname
16. This Is My World

Album Details

Fusionning Trash Rock and Latin Music, They Became France's Biggest Alternative Rock Band in the Late 80's / Early 90's.

Customer Reviews:

mano! negra! ya! ya! ya!.......2007-01-30

The final and most mature effort from Mano Negra, basically driven by Manu Chao before he went solo and ironic for that fact since it is so much more rock and electronic than his subsequent solo work. Mano Negra were a great, interesting, rocking band that were entertaining as well as thought-provoking. Some people have called them 'the latin Clash' and there are definitely similarities although the Mano Negra were obviously on the scene a little later. A great album for fans, but as others have noted, maybe Puta's Fever would be a better initiation to the band.

EXCELLENT!!!.......2006-04-12

This is a mix of rithms and thoughs between Eurpoe and Latinamerica. This work reflects the reaility of LatinAmerica through songs like Senor Matanza. Excellent Job!

Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD........2005-12-07

Good to see everyone speaks so highly of this CD.

What can you say about Mano Negra that has not been said? This CD is one of the best top 10 Castellano rock albums of all times. How do I know this? Well besides being from Buenos Aires I have traveled Latin America and España all my life and this CD is always in any hip rock bar's jukebox from Argentina to Mexico. It's true + what Manu did with Clandestino, etc... set this cd into eternal immortality. Rock, rap, reggae, Caribbean sounds, punk, English, Castellano, French (+ you start to notice Manu playing around with the sounds bites from TV and radio on this album) Buy it and you will not be disappointed. Amazon has all from Manu and Mano Negra on here which you should check out. Look for the Bolivian mountain sessions on MP3 Download sites, also has a rare Mano Negra appearance at a French prison early 90's. " 2 de la tarde 28 minutos con radio recuerdos...tu suerte merece un chance...._" Arturo

Man, You should give this album a Chance.......2005-07-24

I MEAN IT. I WASN'T SURE TO BUY THIS ALBUM BECAUSE I WASN`T SURE IT WAS MY STYLE YOU KNOW, I WAS (AND AM) INTO SONIC YOUTH, DEAD KENNEDYS, KYUSS, HENDRIX, FUNKADELIC AND THE MARS VOLTA, BUT I BOUGHT IT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT IS MIND BLOWING. YOU CAN`T DOWNLOAD JUST "SOME SONGS" BECAUSE THIS ALBUM IS ALMOST A CONCEPT ALBUM, YOU GOTTA HEAR IT THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH. I DON`T GIVE A XX@@€ ABOUT THE VARIETY OF STYLES, I REALLY DIG IT BEACAUSE OF THE VERY CORE OF MUSIC ITSELF. ENERGY, PASSION, FIRE. YOU`LL NEVER GONNA GET TIRED OF THIS CD. NOW, I MEAN IT.

Creeme, es increible.......2005-03-01

La primera vez que oi la voz de Manu (el cantador) fue en mi clase de espanol hace dos anos. Inmediatamente compre su disco solo "Clandestino" y lo amaba mucho. Por eso compre Casa Babylon, y ahora es uno de mis discos favoritos. Los ritmos son perfectos para las personas que les gusta bailar (como yo) y las letras tambien son muy buenas. Dos canciones son lentas e increibles, muy poderosas: "mama perfecta" y "sueno de solentiname," y las otras canciones son mas rapidas y igualmente fantasticas. A mi parece muy sofisticada, y hay muchisimos sonidos diferentes aunque el disco es muy unido. Otros grupos/artistas que me encantan: The Beatles, The Greatful Dead, Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, The Allman Brothers, y otros grupos americanos de los 60s y 70s (musica "hippie"). (lo siento por mi espanol ojala que no sea terrible)

The first time I heard Manu's voice was in my spanish class two years ago. I immediately bought his solo cd, Clandestino, and i loved it, so I bought "Casa Babylon" and now it's one of my favorite CDs. The rhythms are perfect for people who like to dance (like me) and the words are also really good. Two songs are slow and incredible, very powerful: "mama perfecta" and "sueno de solentiname" and the other songs are faster and just as fantastic. It seems very sophisticated and there are a lot of different sounds although the disc is very united. Other bands/artists I like: The Beatles, The Greatful Dead, Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, The Allman Brothers, and other American groups from the 60s and 70s ('hippie' music).

Average customer rating: a classic? a classic Reggae Classic Max Romeo grows up into a soulful and spiritual adult. A great reggae album-Max at his best

War Ina Babylon Max Romeo & the Upsetters Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Right Time Police & Thieves Heart of the Congos Open The Iron Gate: 1973-1977 Satta Massagana ASIN: B000025XL0 Release Date: 1991-03-25

Tracks:

1. One Step Forward - Max Romeo & The Upsetters
2. Uptown Babies Don't Cry
3. I Chase The Devil
4. War Ina Babylon
5. Norman - Max Romeo & The Upsetters
6. Stealing In The Name Of Jah
7. Tan And See
8. Smokey Room
9. Smile Out A Style

Customer Reviews:

a classic?.......2004-05-08

i agree that romeo's album does not always get the full credit that it deserves. i am not sure that this album is a classic. i do know that it contains a classic with the title song. and herein lies the problem, no other songs on the album reaches the pike as war in babylon. they still deserve a listen to, nevertheless. one step forward, chase the devil, norman,and smokey room are all good songs.another reason as to why i like album is that it focuses on the gap that exists between the rich and poor...(uptown babies don't cry basically still applies to prsent state of our world where the poor continues to suffer at the hands of the rich).

a classic.......2000-09-15

This lp has everything a reggae fan could possibly want- great grooves, pertinent vocals, and Lee "Scratch" Perry.

This is certainly one of the most underrated and consistent efforts I have come across. Romeo's stylings mix perfectly with the tight grooves of the Upsetters. He came a long way from his "Wet Dream" single in the late 60's, and it shows through clearly on the lp.....Of course, Perry's presence is written all over the lp, which just adds to its greatness.

Fans of this lp should also get Perry's amazing "Arkology" 3 cd set for many alternate takes from Romeo, Junior Murvin, etc... It offers incredible insight into the amazing mind of both Perry and Romeo, who made a great team.

"Lucifer, son of the morning, I'm gonna chase you outta earth." -Max Romeo

You did just that, Maxxie. Jah be praised.

Reggae Classic.......1999-12-01

I thought surely when I heard this record that it was a "greatest hits" compilation. It was so consistent and sure. Prior to this record, Max Romeo had a reputation for sexually explicit (for the times) and sexually suggestive lyrics. This record shows his socio-political consciousnes with such tracks as "Uptown Babies Don't Cry," "One Step," and the title track.

The only bad thing about this recording is that it makes me wistful for the days when razor-sharp super tight rhythm sections, wonderful harmonies, activist lyrics and good melodies were standard fare in Jamaican music. Sadly, automation and dancehall simplicity have eaten the music.

Nonetheless, Lee Scratch Perry and the Upsetters put a fine gloss on Max's diamond. Complete with rootsy scratch style guitar and the musicality of the Jamaican patois, this record is a classic example of what reggae used to be at its best.

Max Romeo grows up into a soulful and spiritual adult........1999-11-15

Max Romeo's team up with the Upsetters is a dynamite mix. Under the tutoring of famed Reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry, they combine with songs that are both soulful and contain an almost fervent religious appeal. Max Romeo transcends his earlier "Dirty Boy" stage, showing great maturity over his previous albums such as "Wet Dream". Always insightful and entertaining, "War Ina Babylon" features two of the best Reggae songs in this reviewers opinion: "Smile outta Style, and the title track "War Ina Babylon". While not for the ears of those who have only known reggae threw popular act's ie, UB40 and Big Mountain, those who have bought Bob Marley albums other than just the two Legend CD's are in for a delight.

A great reggae album-Max at his best.......1999-08-20

Great lyrics-you can picture Max and Scratch sitting down in the Black Ark writing these songs-a sheer clillin' album.Reggae fans email me on geeras@hotmail.com

Average customer rating: Evolution of the Unidentifiable Stellar Incredible... This is the most amazing band Recently converted Rx Bandits fan

...And the Battle Begun RX Bandits Manufacturer: Mashdown Babylon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Keep It Going Live, Vol. 1 The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me Keasbey Nights, Vol. 2 Everything Goes Numb ASIN: B000I2IR46 Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. ...and the Battle Begun
2. In Her Drawer
3. Only for the Night
4. On a Lonely Screen
5. 1980
6. One Million Miles an Hour, Fast Asleep
7. Apparition
8. Mouth Full of Hollow Threats?
9. Epoxi-Lips
10. Tainted Wheat
11. To Our Unborn Daughters
12. Crushing Destroyer

Album Description

"And the Battle Begun" is the RX BANDITS' 5th full length. "It's really quite impressive as to just how much this band has progressed and evolved throughout the years with each release. Originally starting out as a practical ska band with a heavy SoCal influence, they have created a sound combining soul, reggae, punk, and progressive rock. With their new release And the Battle Begun the Bandits have scaled back a bit from the more hard rock approach featured on "The Resignation" and instead have really made a record that is fueled heavily by Matt Embree's soulful and heartfelt vocals. The vocal range that he possesses is amazing and on this record it shines through perfectly, while being backed by an upped usage of a rhythm section containing horns and keyboards, another impressive continuation of an already baffling evolution for a band".

Customer Reviews:

Evolution of the Unidentifiable.......2007-05-07

The next installment in the evolution of the Rx Bandits is well worth the buy. Like most music that is entirely original, a few listens may be necessary to appreciate the worth of this album. Approximately my sixth or seventh time listening to the album from start to finish is when I realized its importance. For anyone who knows the Rx Bandits, this is a must buy. For anyone who is not familiar with them, check out their website and you'll find a few mp3's and videos that are worth taking a look at.

Stellar.......2007-04-13

I had low expectations for this album, mainly due to the fact that 'the Resignation' was such an amazing and heartfelt album, and I was sure that the Rx Bandits would never be able to top it. I was expecting a change in directions, possibly with a new focus on commercialism, since this band really could become something huge with such writing ability. I was absolutely sure I was going to see the Bandits dumb down the music for the radio, and abandon the thoughtful genius that makes this band so unique. Of course, my worries were completely unwarranted, '...And the Battle Begun' is definately one of the finest slabs of music to be released in 2006.

The only prediction of mine that came true about this album is the shift in focus; but rather than in a more commercial direction, the Bandits, to my extreme delight, actually throw a whole lot more into the mix this time around. While 'the Resignation' was based around emotionally charged and intelligent, straight-forward rock songs, '...And the Battle Begun' puts a huge emphasis on the brass section. While the brass was used only moderately in previous albums for flavoring, we find it right in front of the mix on this one, driving the tracks in a couple of occasions. There is also a whole lot more focus on experimentation, shifts, and all the great little things that make good music. There is never a lack of variety, intelligence, nor raw emotion in the Bandit's latest release.

While some would expect such a shift in focus to maybe take away from the plain catchiness and power of 'The Resignation', I assure you all that the 'Bandit vibe' is still very active. This is simply another stage in the Bandit's evolution, and not to my dissapointment at all. Very intelligent and interesting, '...And the Battle Begun' is so much more than I ever expected it to be, and I assure Bandit fans that this is by no means a dissapointment.

Incredible..........2007-03-18

So I'm the first person that would jump on the "sold out from ska" train, but, seriously, these guys are ridiculous. No one in the world is like them. Enough has been said about the amazing musicianship, but no one has really commented on the concept of the album itself. The lyrics, along with the cover art, is extremely thought provoking and probing. The entire album is very artfully presented in a way that only these guys are able...they have come a long way from "those damn bandits"...

This is the most amazing band.......2007-02-25

Rx Bandits have really racheted it up a notch with this album. It was recorded live and is beyond fantastic. Please go to their website and check them out. I'm at a loss for words to even describe how absolutely amazing "And the Battle Begun" sounds. Watch the video on the website for "In Her Drawer"...remarkable song, from the best band out there right now.

Recently converted Rx Bandits fan.......2007-02-14

I must say this band has me at a loss for words. This album is great in every sense of the word. Amazon needs to put up samples. People need to hear this cd, go to their myspace and listen to their samples. If you like buy this cd. It's one of my favorites.

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