Times Like These

Lee Gabites Jawbone Magazine

There couldn't be a more apt title for Rick's final solo album and the title track alone holds a great deal of reverence for me.

Product Description
Times Like These Rick Danko Times Like These is Rick Danko’s last studio album and is the culmination of the Rock `n Roll Hall of Famer’s work which spanned forty years. The CD starts with a beautiful original piece written by Rick Danko entitled Times Like These, which was a natural choice for the title of the CD. The album includes a brilliant and heartfelt cover of the Grateful Dead’s Ripple, an inspirational version of Sam Cooke’s Chain Gang and the rocking All Our Past Times, which he co-wrote with Eric Clapton in the late seventies. Included on the CD is another original song co-written by Danko that follows the theme of the CD Change is Good. Rick’s brother Terry Danko contributes bass on this lively foot stomping tune. A masterfully re-worked version of This Wheel’s On Fire by The Crowmatix, who also contributed on several other tracks, features some truly inspired accordion work by Garth Hudson. Two songs from the Acoustic Café radio show recorded on December 6, 1999, Let the Four Winds Blow featuring Levon Helm on harp and The Band’s song, Book Faded Brown, are a reminder of why Rick’s voice is such a treasure. Maud Hudson’s backing vocals on Book Faded Brown are a perfect compliment to Rick. Long time Band producer Aaron Professor “Louie” Hurwitz added bass on the track and the talented Gary Burke contributed drums on a remarkable version of this song.

Also included on the CD is a ballad co-written by Rick that is a testimony to his philosophy of “helping out the neighborhood”. You Can Go Home calls to mind the plight of the countless thousands of refugees from Bosnia to Rwanda. The last song of the CD People of Conscience, which is in the spirit of Rick’s beliefs, is a tribute to those who take on numerous environmental and political issues that haunt the world.

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Times Like These

Average customer rating: jazz/folk/blues idiom masterpiece Arlo Knocks This One Outta The Park!!!!! Like a Dream in the Night Glorious Music! Another facet of a fabulous musician

In Times Like These Arlo Guthrie Manufacturer: Rising Son Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney Live In Sydney Blue Rain Your Town Tonight Healing the Divide: A Concert for Peace and Reconciliation ASIN: B000S6BMZS Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Concert begins
2. Darkest Hour
3. Last Trail
4. St. James Infirmary
5. If You Would Just Drop By
6. Last to Leave
7. Epilogue
8. In Times Like These
9. Patriots' Dream
10. City of New Orleans
11. You Are the Song
12. Good Night Irene
13. Can't Help Falling In Love (Bonus Track)

Product Description

Arlo Guthrie's latest release, In Times Like These finds him sharing the stage with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. The CD was recorded live March 10, 2006 at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. The cd features the newly written single, In Times Like These. "Arlo is an American classic, and the album shows off his gift as a singer. The orchestral arrangements are lush and beautifully played, and add so much to the testure. This is a wonderful album." Keith Lockhart

Customer Reviews:

jazz/folk/blues idiom masterpiece.......2007-07-22

Keith Lockhart said it best in the editorial. Beyond that the expressive quality of Arlo's singing on the classic and new songs supported by arrangements that are artistic, not just "quimbly" strings is outstanding. Cab Calloway and Leadbelly applaude...history is carried forward while made new again, mingled with new classsics that reflect the tradition from which Arlo draws his inspriation. Bravo maestro !

Arlo Knocks This One Outta The Park!!!!!.......2007-07-17

I was in Lexington KY, March 10th 2006, 3rd row center. We sat in amazement as we witnessed the recording of this live CD! It was truly a magical night, to be unequaled, or so I thought! Today I listened for the first time, to Arlo's new CD "In Times Like These".
It was as if I was transported back in time to that magical night! This recording is well worth the wait. Now everyone can experience the magic that is "Arlo", focused, well oiled, sleeves rolled up (literally!) & on a mission!! And friends, I'm most happy to say, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! This CD exceeds all expectations. The intensity Arlo performed with that night comes through with chrystal clairity!
The "University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra" under the direction of John Nardolillo, is the perfect frame for the masterpiece they created with Arlo that night. At first, I missed the familiar "ramblings" of Arlo between songs on this CD. But I soon realized that this CD was to stand alone, souly on musical mastery that came togeather that night.....And friends, it does...Mr. Guthrie, for that, we thank you.......Michael K. Frazier

Like a Dream in the Night.......2007-07-16

About a year ago I had the pleasure of seeing Arlo perform with a local symphony orchestra in Springfield, MA. Since then I have been eagerly looking forward to the release of this CD. It has lived up to all my expectations and then some.
The more I listen to the CD the more difficult it becomes to choose a particular favorite(s). St. James Infirmiry and In Times Like These were both songs I was looking forward to and they have lived up to all my expectations. The more I listen to the CD the more songs I find myself adding to "my favorites among favorites."
Anyone who has heard Arlo perform with a symphony orchestra will already know why they want this CD. Those who haven't will soon find out what they have been missing.

Glorious Music!.......2007-07-15

This is an absolutely marvelous album. It opens with "Darkest Hour," one of Arlo Guthrie's most beautiful songs. The orchestration adds incredible depth to the piece. "Last Train" is up next: with the horns quietly weaving in and out of the melody it sounds like sacred music. "Last Train" and "Last to Leave" wouldn't sound out of place in a cathedral the way they're performed here. "Epilogue," "Patriots' Dream" and "In Times Like These" all address serious subjects, but the hope and faith in each piece shines through in the subtly understated arrangements. "You Are The Song" conveys genuine feeling where lesser compositions would sink into sentimentality.

And then there's "St. James Infirmary." No-one can even come close to Arlo Guthrie's performance of this song when it's just him and his guitar: with a full symphony orchestra backing him he's absolutely mind-blowing. This will be the definitive version of the song for a very long time if not forever.

This is one of the best albums Arlo Guthrie has ever put out. Buy two copies and keep one in the car.

Another facet of a fabulous musician.......2007-07-10

This Arlo Guthrie album represents a little-known side of an artist most known for popular tunes like "City of New Orleans." It may surprise folk purists, but it is really rich and every stringed instrument and distant french horn sound enhances the song, without being overbearing. He reveals his profound musical and songwriting skills as well as his ability to integrate his own style of music into an orchestra, without losing one bit of his true self. The newer "In Times Like These" and "Patriot's Dream" are extraordinary, especially in times like these. No kidding. The same warm and lovely disposition he presents at all his shows is here; you've just got to see him live to know what I'm talking about. See his "Live in Sydney" album to round out the live experience.

Average customer rating: Indispensable What a great farewell A fitting farewell Rick's Finest Hour

Times Like These Rick Danko Manufacturer: Breeze Hill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live On Breeze Hill Cryin' Heart Blues Whispering Pines: Live at the Getaway One More Shot Moondog Matinee ASIN: B00004X0L4 Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

1. Times like these
2. Ripple
3. All Our Past Times
4. Book Faded Brown
5. Chain Gang
6. Change Is Good
7. This Wheel's On Fire
8. You Can Go home
9. Let The Four Winds Blow
10. People of Conscience

Album Description

Times Like These Rick Danko Times Like These is Rick Danko's last studio album and is the culmination of the Rock `n Roll Hall of Famer's work which spanned forty years. The CD starts with a beautiful original piece written by Rick Danko entitled Times Like These, which was a natural choice for the title of the CD. The album includes a brilliant and heartfelt cover of the Grateful Dead's Ripple, an inspirational version of Sam Cooke's Chain Gang and the rocking All Our Past Times, which he co-wrote with Eric Clapton in the late seventies. Included on the CD is another original song co-written by Danko that follows the theme of the CD Change is Good. Rick's brother Terry Danko contributes bass on this lively foot stomping tune. A masterfully re-worked version of This Wheel's On Fire by The Crowmatix, who also contributed on several other tracks, features some truly inspired accordion work by Garth Hudson. Two songs from the Acoustic Café radio show recorded on December 6, 1999, Let the Four Winds Blow featuring Levon Helm on harp and The Band's song, Book Faded Brown, are a reminder of why Rick's voice is such a treasure. Maud Hudson's backing vocals on Book Faded Brown are a perfect compliment to Rick. Long time Band producer Aaron Professor “Louie” Hurwitz added bass on the track and the talented Gary Burke contributed drums on a remarkable version of this song.

Also included on the CD is a ballad co-written by Rick that is a testimony to his philosophy of “helping out the neighborhood”. You Can Go Home calls to mind the plight of the countless thousands of refugees from Bosnia to Rwanda. The last song of the CD People of Conscience, which is in the spirit of Rick's beliefs, is a tribute to those who take on numerous environmental and political issues that haunt the world.

Customer Reviews:

Indispensable.......2006-07-06

This posthumous collection is indispensable for the Danko fan. As one who rediscovered this amazing musician when he was already "too soon gone," I'm just grateful that Rick had left behind enough studio material to make this album possible. The title track is as beautiful and moving as anything Rick ever did. His cover of Sam Cook's "Chain Gang," and two typically optimistic songs that Rick co-wrote ("Change Is Good" and "You Can Go Home") are additional highlights that even caught the ear of my teenage son. There really isn't a bad cut on the album, though the last one, "People of Conscience," will challenge those used to getting their social messages through layers of cynicism and irony. Treat yourself to this fitting memorial to one of the 20th century's most soulful and underrated artists.

What a great farewell.......2001-09-17

The trend nowadays is to look upon a mediocre album as great if the artist has recently passed away. Many may think that I gave this album 5 stars because of Rick's passing nearly two years ago, but this is by far the best solo work he has done. Each song has a different flavor to it, unlike his self-titled album, which, while an extraordinary album, has many tracks that sound a lot alike. "Times Like These" is not a great album. It's a classic. Tears were brought to my eyes when I first listened to this on Christmas Day last year. Rick's sweet, trembling voice will never be equaled and, even after 40 years of smoking cigarettes, one would still be hardpressed to find another singer to better him in his later years. I still cannot get through this album without thinking about Rick the person: fun-loving, joyous, and always upbeat. If you buy this album for one song, it is "This Wheel's On Fire", a mostly instrumental version of his collaboration with Bob Dylan over thirty years earlier. Eric Clapton's words about Rick Danko, "It's my own humble opinion, but I think you have to be a great musician before you can sing like that", are so true. Rick, we all miss you, I know you can hear this masterpiece and you are surely proud of it.

A fitting farewell.......2000-09-05

There is a tendency to overpraise an artist who has just died, so I will try to refrain from doing so. I would love to give Rick Danko's final album five stars, however, while this a fitting farewell, it doesn't quite measure up to "classic" status for me.

The album starts out wonderfully with the beautiful, self-written title track "Times Like These." Rick then moves on to a fun cover of the Grateful Dead tune "Ripple" which features performances by "Band" mates Levon Helm and Garth Hudson.

Other highlights are a a cover of the old Sam Cooke song "Chain Gang" and a new take on "This Wheel's on Fire," the song he co-wrote with old pal Bob Dylan. This version of "Wheel" is almost an instrumental with Rick's vocals finally added as just one last instrument. The final song, "People of Conscience," seems especially fitting, aimed at artists (and anyone else) who has ever tried to make a difference in this world.

There are some odd selections here as well. "Book Faded Brown" is a song The Band just covered on their last album "Jubilation." Although this is a live version, it doesn't sound that much different than the "Jubilation" version to warrant inclusion on this album. If a live "Band" number was desired, there were surely more inspired choices available.

But this, and other quibbles, are minor. If you're a fan of Rick Danko and "The Band," this is definitely an album you'll want to pick up. If you're asking "Rick Who?" and "What band?"...then maybe you should try "Music From Big Pink" first.

Rick's Finest Hour.......2000-08-28

This album shows the true musical maturity of one of Rock n' Roll's most soulful voices. From the title track through the most beautiful cover of "Chain Gang" and the haunting instrumental of "Wheels on Fire" with Rick's voice floating above the last verse, this album is pure joy. Rick should be very proud of his last and perhaps most beautiful work.

Average customer rating: DON'T SUPPORT CONTENT PROTECTED Jewell's Arresting "Times"

Times Like These Buddy Jewell Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tales of the New West Buddy Jewell Lone Starry Night Patient Man One Good Friend ASIN: B000CNEFMY Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Me Lovin' You
2. If She Were Any Other Woman
3. Back To You
4. So Gone
5. You Ain't Doin' It Right
6. Addicted To The Rain
7. I'd Run
8. Dyess Arkansas
9. Glad I'm gone
10. Times Like These
11. Run Away Home

Customer Reviews:

DON'T SUPPORT CONTENT PROTECTED .......2006-01-18

I don't support artists who support content protected cds. This is not in the true spirit of music and art. ENCRYPTED MUSIC TAKES AWAY OUR RIGHTS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND DON'T BUY THIS ARTISTS MUSIC!

Jewell's Arresting "Times".......2005-12-24

Prime Cuts: Addicted to the Rain, Any Other Woman, Times Like These

While many lesser talents have opted for the route of mere hucksterism where snarling guitars and thundering percussions provide the cover up, Jewell has traveled down the tired and true road of well crafted songs performed with earnestness and verve. Inoculated against the current trend in country music to rave up the rugged and rockier side of the genre, Jewell and producer Garth Fundis (who has had produced albums by Sugarland, Keith Whitley, Don Williams and Trisha Yearwood) has kept the backings on the rustic side with plenty of fiddles, steel guitars and honky tonk piano. Such simplicity is the soul of wit as the spotlight is deftly on Jewell's sturdy yet warm baritone. On this sophomore effort, Jewell is vocally more in command: not only does he sing well, but he is vocally able to nuance the emotional depths of the lyrics to an even greater degree.

Also, another step of vast improvement is the honing of Jewell's songwriting ability. On "Times Like These," Jewell showcases 4 of his compositions and they are all spot on. With an uncanny ability to be able to take the rhetoric of the struggles and foibles of life and transform them into music, Jewell's compositions are indeed this album's cynosure. Mixing just the right dosage of heart and poetry, "Addicted to the Rain," a Jewell co-write with Larry Clark, goes beyond the nondescript ordinary song of heartbreak to disclose the gelidity of a love gone wrong. Top marks also goes to the sensitive title track which articulates the fears and joys of fatherhood performed with such sincerity that it is bound to be a future Father's Day classic. Small town values, a perennial theme in country music, does surfaces in the penetrating moving ballad "Dyes, Arkansas."

Among those not penned by Jewell, lead single "Any Other Woman" is indeed this album's gem. Boasting some dexterous piano licks, "Any Other Woman," written by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington and Brett Beavers, tells of the glorious power of how love can change the priorities of a man. With Jewell's sensitive rendition, this power ballad is sure bet to make Jewell's legions of female fans swoon. A little more desultory is the Rick Bowles and Josh Leo midtempo "Me Loving You." Though melodious and tailored made for radio, it's a little on the contrived and obligatory side. Craig Wiseman and Tony Lane's "You Ain't Doin' It Right" is a tad better and it's one of the few more welcomed uptempo moments.

However, not everything works here. "So Gone," for instance, is a throwaway 70s pop fluff that is just plain bromidic. Further, though Jewell excels in the ballads department, the uptempo section is not on par. Other than "You Ain't Doin' It Right" and "So Gone" most of the album is in the mid and slower pace. It would have been even better if one or two more well chosen peppier numbers were included. Nevertheless, this is a good country CD with top tiered songs and affectionately sung by Jewell who seems to have live with these songs giving them an inherent credibility. In short, this is country music that matters.

Average customer rating: Beautiful moving music

Times Like These Gary Burton Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Matchbook Beyond Words Passengers Dreams So Real Cool Nights ASIN: B000008AHU Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Bento Box
2. P.M.
3. Why'd You Do It?
4. Or Else
5. Do Tell [*]
6. Times Like These
7. Was It So Long Ago?
8. Robert Frost

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful moving music.......2006-05-24

I really like the music on this CD - especially "Times Like These". Too bad this title is out of print.

On a side note the track listing on the Amazon web page and in the AMG database is wrong. It should be as follows:

1. Times Like These
2. Or Else
3. Robert Frost
4. Why'd You Do It?
5. P.M.
6. Was It So Long Ago?
7. Bento Box
8. Do Tell [*]

Average customer rating:

Times Like These Foo Fighters Manufacturer: Bmg Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Low Resolve Foo Fighters 4 Stars-- 6 Song Cd Breakout One by One ASIN: B00007K4O9 Release Date: 2003-02-03

Tracks:

1. Times Like These [Album Version]
2. Life of Illusion
3. One
4. Normal
5. Planet Claire [Live]
6. Learn to Fly [Live]

Album Description

Japanese exclusive EP includes the title track (taken from the 2002 album, 'One By One') & five non-LP tracks, 'Life Of Illusion', 'The One' (from the 2002 soundtrack, 'Orange County'), 'Normal', 'Planet Claire' (Live, featuring Fred Schneider of the B52s), & 'Learn To Fly (Live). RCA. 2003.

Album Details

Japanese exclusive EP release.

Average customer rating: Bach To The Footure Track Listing What am I listening to?? Good idea, poor execution No irony here.

The String Quartet Tribute to the Foo Fighters: Resident Adolescence Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: String Quartet Tribute to Nirvana String Quartet Tribute to Coldplay String Quartet Tribute to Nirvana's Nevermind ASIN: B00009UW17 Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. This Is A Call
2. I'll Stick Around
3. Big Me
4. Times Like These
5. Have It All
6. Learn To Fly
7. Headwires
8. Everlong
9. All My Life
10. Anytime

Customer Reviews:

Bach To The Footure.......2005-04-27

Hey , what a neat idea to take some good old rock and give it a classical twist.This is is one of SQT,s finest efforts contrary to some of my fellow amazonians reviews.It gives me the feel of of how Dave starts the acoustic layout of his songs before he he turns the volume up a little or a lot , as I've heard in some of the B-sides.If you like the acoustic side of Grohl , your going to love this cd, I couldn't have asked for a better song selection either.

Track Listing.......2004-12-12

The samples and the posted track listing don't match up. Here's the order that the samples are in:

1 Big Me
2 All My Life
3 Have It All
4 Times Like These
5 Everlong
6 I'll Stick Around
7 Learn To Fly
8 Headwires
9 This Is A Call
10 Anytime

I think that this might be the actual track listing, too.

What am I listening to??.......2003-12-18

Ok. Honestly, I didn't buy this album.

I listened to the samples here and they were
enough to make an educated decision.

This album sounds if it were run through a
program to translate the traditional rock
guitars, vocals, and bass into traditional
classical instruments. If anyone owns a good
keyboard, they know about recording in one
instrument (voice) and being able to change
it to another voice at any time. I get the
same feeling on this album.

It seems like Grohl wanted to hear some of
his work done classically, but wasn't willing
to reinvent the music. Again, this music is
more of a translation than a rebirth.

Not for me.. maybe for the elevators at RCA Records.

Good idea, poor execution.......2003-11-20

I have several CDs of orchestral or quartet arrangements of songs originally written as rock. In addition, I am a huge Foo Fighters fan. I was very excited to get a hold of this CD, so much so I ordered it without having heard any of the arrangements. Unfortunately, the arrangements are repetitive and unimaginative, and do little to bring out the energy of the original songs. The performances are at best adequate, and nothing to shout about, and the audio is poorly mixed on the CD- the cello sounded extremely muddy to me.

I feel that to be worthwhile, a CD of this sort needs to have cuts that are as good in their own right as the original songs. I have some like that, especially a Led Zeppelin symphonic tribute called 'Kashmir'. I am as likely to pop it into the CD player as I am an actual LedZep CD. I would never choose to listen to Resident Adolescence over the original Foo Fighter versions- they simply aren't good enough.

No irony here........2003-11-13

Remember how you'd hear a muzak version of one of the Foo's other songs sort of float in at the beginning or end of one of their music videos, while Dave Grohl was dressed in character and acting like an ass? It was funny stuff, but now I'm left with the question of what is more ironic: having Dave poke fun of himself and the commercial successes of the Foo Fighters within a video (which he directed), or actually seeing the inside jokes in his music videos become fully realized in reality?

Whatever. Long question. What I'm trying to say is, I like the albums much much better. Dave never takes himself too seriously, so why should we as listeners tolerate a group of money-loving conservatory jerks (i'm talking about these string-quartet clowns here, and the producer they rode in on) redo our teenage anthems just to prove that it's "real" music? We know it's real, we bought it the first time. And though people may disagree with some of my other opinions in this review, which is fine, I GUARANTEE that no one will say that these versions are better than the originals. So why should we buy it? So we can prove to Mom and Dad that anyone can tolerate any kind of artist as long as you water it down enough? Give me a break. Who wants any watered-down art, much less rock and roll?

Average customer rating: Worth The Cost Of Some Full-length Double CD's

Times Like These Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Low Resolve All My Life 2 - England Best of You Pt.1 Best of You ASIN: B00007KVMG Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

1. Times Like These (Album Version)
2. Life Of Illusion (Joe Walsh Cover)
3. Planet Claire (Live Featuring Fred Schneider Of B 52s)
4. (Enhanced Section Nice Hat And Black Slapper)

Album Description

Released to coincide with their Australian big day out tour, this Aussie exclusive tour edition features previously unreleased material and enhanced video footage. Tracks 'Times Like These' (album version), 'Life Of Illusion' (Joe Walsh cover), 'Planet Cl

Customer Reviews:

Worth The Cost Of Some Full-length Double CD's.......2003-11-01

A CD I was more than thankful to be recommended. I had known of the band name listening to one of Calgary's better R`R stations but never had taken much dedicated interest in their material - not because I didn't like their music necessarily but only because I ignorantly didn't take time to pay much interest. After a cashier at this record store in town recommended this to me, I thought `what did I have to lose but maybe an example of one of classic rock's final examples of energized material`. Since I've put this single in my CD player(s), I've given it a high position amongst my CD shelves. Being a steady fan over the years of Canadian band 54-40 (should write a review for them sometime), Foo Fighters sounded nothing other than modern, prime-stake material. Although that northern border version I bought only add/offers the live Planet Claire track, it remains a quality flip side on its own intent. And for the relatively few bucks a collector pays, this recording(s) gets a top ranking in these lacking ages of inspired original rock - no pitiful group talent desperados about it.

Average customer rating:

For Times Like These Judy Jacobs Manufacturer: His Song Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Above and Beyond House of Healing No God Like Jehovah Almighty Reigns Statement of Faith ASIN: B0000EMYGV Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. God Is Moving
2. We Will Stand
3. Oh What a Reason
4. He's in Our Midst Now
5. If We Ever Needed
6. Nobody But You Lord
7. Latter Rain
8. My Cup Is Runnin' Over
9. Follow Me
10. Until He Comes

Average customer rating: THE NEXT YANNI

In Times Like These Benjamin Warren Manufacturer: Benjamin Warren Productions L.L.C. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: For the Journey ASIN: B000BGQTWQ Release Date: 2004-11-14

Tracks:

1. Anything's Possible
2. In Search of Truth
3. Tomorrow Will Come
4. In Times Like These
5. Defeat
6. Changes
7. Something For Me
8. Hills for Reflection
9. Years Remembered
10. Back Home
11. The Reason for Choice
12. Waterdance

Product Description

In Times Like These contains more than 50 minutes of fully orchestrated instrumental selections. The album blends a 9 ft Steinway Grand with the uncommon rhythmic flow of 7/8 and 5/4 time signatures. These selections are accented by acoustic guitar, sectional violins, cellos, woodwinds and percussion.

Customer Reviews:

THE NEXT YANNI.......2005-12-22

Passionate, heartfelt attainment; this album captures soul and melodic theme and presents music like I have never heard. The album features solo piano and symphonic movements with time signatures that are rarely used in this type of music format. I do not think of new age music when I listen to his music, it's unlike anything I have ever heard.

Awesome music!

Average customer rating: Fine reissue of a classic set

Purcell: Theatre Music Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cantatas for Solo Countertenor Purcell: The Fairy Queen Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll Monteverdi - Madrigali guerrieri ed amorosi / Concerto Köln, Jacobs Lute Music, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0001Y4JHA Release Date: 2004-10-12

Customer Reviews:

Fine reissue of a classic set.......2006-05-24

Think about the stupidest, most formulaic Hollywood movies you can think of: cheesy action pictures, fluffy, unfunny comedies, big but stiff epics. Now imagine that one of the greatest living composers was working in Hollywood, turning out astonishing, hauntingly beautiful and stirring musical scores for these throwaway movies. That's what you get with this set: music Henry Purcell composed for some two dozen often utterly forgettable plays (trust me--I've read a number of them!) Occasionally, when he teams up with a playwright worthy of his stature, such as John Dryden, Aphra Behn, or William Congreve, the results are even better, but for the most part you can enjoy the music here without knowing anything about the original plays.

This set originally appeared as separate LPs in the 70s and 80s, and has been long out of print. That's a pity, since Purcell spent a good deal of his short professional life in the theatre, either writing the incidental music contained on these CDs, or the music for his larger works, the semi-operas (King Arthur, The Fairy Queen, and the like). Almost all of these works are enjoyable gems; certainly, they represent a pinnacle of English 17th century music. Purcell had a genius for spinning musical gold out of the most leaden lyrics (check out his Odes and Welcome Songs on Hyperion if you don't believe me), and he does the same with the song texts in these plays.

Hogwood and the AAM offer clean, listenable performances, and the sound on these old analog discs has been cleaned up and brightened--although they were pretty good, even in the late 70s. As with most Hogwood, emotional extremes are kept to a minimum, so the "otherworldly" nature of late 17th century music, so often emphasised in more recent Baroque performances, doesn't come across here. It would be interesting to see what a group like The King's Consort would do with this music, but this set fills the major gap in the Purcell canon quite nicely.

My only beef with the reissue, as with many reissues, is that the liner notes are rather thin for a 6-cd set--the lyrics to the songs, for example, are especially missed. Still, it's a worthwhile set, and a must for fans of Purcell, English Baroque music, or anyone who just wants to experience a taste of the last days of the Restoration stage.

Rap Music:

1. Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
2. Tom Jones and Jools Holland [Import]
3. Tonight I Burn Brightly
4. Try Whistling This
5. Undiscovered Soul
6. Wake Me Up When September Ends [CD-single] [Import]
7. What Comes After the Blues
8. When We Break
9. Wolfmother [EP]
10. Works, Vol. 1

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