Purgatory

1. With the North Wind/Here We Go Again

2. Ballad of the Thoughtful Rover

3. Nantucket Girls Song

4. Come Dancing

5. Caoin (Lament)

6. Squall

7. Chicago

8. Monday Morning

9. First League Out from Land

10. Minutes on a Screen

11. Purgatory

12. Time to Go

13. Memory

14. Faraway

15. Ni Thabharfaidh Siad Pingin Duit

16. Going Away

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Purgatory

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan An American Voice of the Century An Essential Barber Disc Price sings songs and arias written for her!!! Fab voice, OK music

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Tracks:

1. Hermit Songs, Op.29: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory
2. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Church Bell At Night
3. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Saint Ita's Vision
4. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Heavenly Banquet
5. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Crucifixion
6. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Sea-Snatch
7. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Promiscuity
8. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Monk And His Cat
9. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Praises Of God
10. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Desire For Hermitage
11. Sleep Now, Op. 10, No. 2
12. The Daises, Op. 2, No. 1
13. Nocturne, Op. 13, No. 4
14. Nuvoletta, Op. 25
15. Knoxville: Summer Of 1915
16. Antony And Cleopatra: Give Me Some Music
17. Antony And Cleopatra: Give Me My Robe

Amazon.com

Early in her career, Leontyne Price formed an artistic liaison with Samuel Barber that resulted in his composing the female lead in Antony and Cleopatra for her. The disastrous premiere of that opera prevented Price from making a complete recording--a tragic loss in my opinion. She did record excerpts, however, and we at least have this disc to document these and the many other Barber works that she performed with incomparable artistry. Opera singing being what it is, Price didn't often have the chance to sing in English, so these performances are not only historically important, they are uniquely communicative as well. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-28

Samuel Barber(1910-1981), an American composer who studied piano, composition and singing at the prestigious Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. His works adhered largely to a lyrical, Romantic style within a loosely Classical framework. He left a rich legacy of more than 100 songs(only 37 published) and 3 operas in addition to many instrumental works...
Only a few of Barber's song texts come from American sources; more often he chose the work of Irish or English writers. He was drawn to 'Knoxville: Summer of 1915', a reflection of the American poet James Agee, because for him it vividly evoked his own childhood. With hints of blues and gently shifting rhythms, "Knoxville" is a mature expression of Barber's artistry as a musical poet and a master of orchestral color.
"The Hermit Songs" were first performed by Leontyne Price, soprano, with the composer at the piano at the Library of Congress, Washington,D.C..pn October 30, 1953. They are a setting of anonymous Irish texts of the eighth to thirteenth centuries written by monks and scholars. They are small poems,thoughts or observations, some very short, and speak in straightforward, droll, and often surprisingly modern terms of the simple life these men led, close to nature, to animals and to God.
I think a brief quote from one of my favorite of these Hermit songs sums up the kind of prose contained in most all of them: from 'The Monk and his Cat' :Pangur, white Pangur, How happy we are Alone together, Scholar and cat. Each has his own work to do daily; for you it is hunting, for me study......'
The music on this disc is well executed, and if you are a Barber advocate, it's a great collection of his song material. I happen to like MOST of his music, but it's for me a 'mood ' thing. He was born very close to where I live, so I guess I feel a kinship of sorts. I do think that he is one of the 'greats' in contemporary music!

An American Voice of the Century.......2005-10-09

While there is no question that Leontyne's opulent voice - here young and lustrous in the "Hermit Songs" recital (1953!) would have been a magnet for any composer, her affinity for Barber is clear, and his for her. The studio recording of the "Hermit Songs" has a better acoustic, but this one is just as thrilling in interpretation, and a bit less studied - and it has the two James Joyce settings, as well.
The "Knoxville" is beautifully judged - soft and swinging to start, then opening up into the drama and poetry of the middle and late sections. The Eleanor Steber original commission will always set the standard, but Price expands it that much farther, with longer phrases, and an ineffable langour that both she and Steber identified as the "Southern" stamp on this music. It's universal, as far as I am concerned, but it exalts and breaks the heart at the same time. Agee and Barber drink from the same fountain here.
I have never heard the entire "Anthony & Cleopatra", again written for Price, so I can't judge the work as a whole, just these two numbers. I have a special affection for the first scene, however - "Give Me Some Music" shows Price, in her absolute vocal prime, complete mistress of color and mood, and the motive, "My man of men" reappears in her final, regal, death scene. When she sings "O happy horse/ who bears the weight of Antony!" - I swear, my hair curls, no matter how many times I hear it.
In short, gotta have it.

An Essential Barber Disc.......2002-03-13

What a fabulous collection of music by Samuel Barber. Leontyne Price is at her absolute best in the songs. The entire Hermit Songs are here with four others. These recordings are of particular interest since Ms. Price performs with Samuel Barber at the piano. It is interesting to compare these recordings to the latter ones sung by Cheyrl Studer with John Browning at the piano for tempo changes.

The recording of Knoxville: Summer of 1915 is arguable the best of those available. Ms. Price sings with great sensitivity and Thomas Schippers and the New Philharmonia provide excellent support. Ms. Price said that Knoxville reminded her of her own childhood, and her commitment to the music comes through. I have the recording of Knoxville sung by Eleanor Steber, who commissioned this work, but I have always regarded the Price recording as the one to have.

The two excerpts from Antony and Cleopatra are of great interest since Ms. Price sang the role of Cleopatra at the premiere in 1966. Her performance here, also conducted by Schippers, is wonderful. The transfer to CD of these recordings is excellent. Perhaps the only down side is that the Hermit Songs were performed before an audience so there is applause between each song. After a while, this becomes monotonous. This disc is a must for anyone interested in Barber's music, and in particular for Knoxville.

Price sings songs and arias written for her!!!.......2001-12-05

This CD on which Leontyne Price memorializes many of the songs and arias composed by Sam Barber with her in mind should be in every collection of those who appreciate Barber's vocal music and the magnificent voice of one of the world's greatest singers of the 20th century. The collaboration of Barber and Price on the "Hermit Songs" and others reveals the composer's affection for the singer and the singer's understanding of the dramatic intent of the word and music. Alone, Price's interpretation of "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" is worth the price of the CD; it is singularly exquisite and cannot be matched! Price brings unmatched beauty, power, and understanding to the arias from "Anthony and Cleopatra" -- an opera composed with her voice in mind. It is indeed sad that Price never recorded "Vanessa," nor the song cycle "Despite and Still," nor the hauntingly beautiful "Sure on this Shining Night." You will not be disappointed if you buy this CD.

Fab voice, OK music.......2001-08-07

What is it that everyone seems to adore about Samuel Barber's music for voice. The man clearly wrote some absolutely divine orchestral pieces, there's no disputing that. But his vocal work seems to be lackluster. Hermit Songs is an example of modern classical music at it's worst. Disjointed, unmelodic, and difficult to follow. Price who's diction is fabulous on the later Knoxville piece is mushy durin the Hermit Songs, her voice is young and fresh, but not particularly glorious. She does deserve praise however for her promotion of American Music

Knoxville 1915 is a much better piece than Hermit songs and has more lyrical moments, but it still sounds so modern. If it has just been an orchestral piece it might've been fabulous but that is unfortunately not the case. It's almost as if Barber wrote a piece for orchestra and wrote a seperate piece for voice and just joined them, whether they made sense together or not. Unlike Hermit Songs, Price's performance more than makes up for the lack of brilliance in the music. Her diction is amazingly clear, even Callas would be jealous and her voice soars, where the music allows her to at least.

The selections from A+C are worty enough, another unreal performance by Price, one wonders if there was a better interpretor of American Music ever, maybe Steber. These works are more traditional sounding and thus go over better, but they seem a bit bland, without Price infusing them with energy this listener would have lost interest

Average customer rating: The Earlier Iced Earth Albums done right! Classic Iced Earth Revisited "Enter the Realm" Reincarnations of Perfection Really great, my opinion

Days of Purgatory Iced Earth Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Something Wicked This Way Comes The Dark Saga Burnt Offerings Alive in Athens Night of the Stormrider ASIN: B00009Y3MF Release Date: 2003-07-15

Tracks:

1. Enter the Realm
2. Colors
3. Angels Holocaust
4. Stormrider
5. Winter Nights
6. Nightmares
7. Before the Vision
8. Pure Evil
9. Solitude
10. Funeral
11. When the Night Falls

Tracks:

1. Burnt Offerings
2. Cast in Stone
3. Desert Rain
4. Brainwashed
5. Life and Death
6. Creator Failure
7. Reaching the End
8. Travel in Stygian
9. Dante's Inferno
10. Iced Earth

Album Description

All inclusive 2 CD import version (now stateside) of this collection of revamped material from the band's early recordings. Includes second bonus CD with the tracks, 'Burnt Offerings', 'Cast In Stone', 'Desert Rain', 'Brainwashed', 'Life & Death', 'Creator Failure', 'Reaching The End', 'Travel In Stygian', 'Dante's Inferno' & 'Iced Earth'. Century Media. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The Earlier Iced Earth Albums done right!.......2006-12-19

Old tunes brought to life in a most wonderful way. If you liked the riffage of those early Iced Earth cd's, but couldn't handle the vocals?, this collection of songs is for you.

Gone are the god awful vocals and poor sounding recordings of those first few releases. They have been replaced with sonic happiness.

Here we have Matt Barlow (Iced Earth's best frontman ever) belting them out like no other can. The passion he brings in his delivery is just righteous. With his vocal ability and Jon Shaffer's guitar/songwriting you get a formidable duo to say the least.

The song selection is top notch as they've basically re-recorded the songs that are the most catchy from those early releases. Basically the hits if you can call them that? Anyway the point is this really, yes those older tunes rocked with other guys singing, but now they sore above the crowd with Matt at the helm and that my friends makes a world of difference. He just brings these tunes to life!

This in a nut shell, is what this collection of earl Iced Earth tunes is about. Reworking older songs and giving them new life.

A very enjoyable listen in every way!


P.S. Buy the 2 cd collection. You get more tunes overall and it's just a better deal all-round.

Classic Iced Earth Revisited.......2006-07-27

The 2-disc collection Days of Purgatory is an essential release for Iced Earth fans, and the perfect starting point for those new to the band.

Days of Purgatory revisits songs that initially appeared on the first few Iced Earth albums Enter the Realm, Iced Earth, Night of the Stormrider, and Burnt Offerings. Aside from Burnt Offerings, all of the early Iced Earth material suffered from barely adequate vocals. That changed when the mighty Matt Barlow came on board. His powerful voice became as much a part of Iced Earth's brand of thrash-based power metal as Jon Schaffer's lightning riffs.

Days of Purgatory gives Barlow a chance to put his own stamp on the early Iced Earth songs, and believe me it makes all the difference in the world. Instead of cringing when you hear a song like "Angels Holocaust" you'll be banging your head like you're supposed to. No more ball-squeezing vocals! Days of Purgatory also benefits from better sound technology than what was originally available to the band, so the songs sound better than ever.

If for some bizarre reason you actually prefer those early albums and vocalists, then you'll probably want to skip this collection. For the rest of Iced Earth fans, Days of Purgatory is a mandatory purchase. It's also an ideal jumping on point for new Iced Earth fans, as it gives you a nice overview of the band's work.

NOTE: Days of Purgatory was originally released in the US as a single disc. It has since been reissued in its original 2-disc format. Do yourself a favor and get the 2-disc version.

"Enter the Realm".......2004-04-07

I wish I heard about these guys earlier! When Iced Earth emerged, their peers, like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, were issuing great albums like "Seventh Son of Seventh Son" and "Painkiller." But both of those bands quickly fell aside with the advent of Grunge, yet returned just as quickly when the genre ran out of steam. But during that time, little did I know that there was a band I see now as the official flag-bearer of the style known as British Heavy Metal. With a twin guitar attack and, at least by their third album, a fantastic, wailing vocalist using inflections akin to Geoff Tate of Queensryche and Power Metal stylings of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. Matthew Barlow is a superb lead singer with both emotion and power. Then there is the guitar attack lead by principle songwriter Jon Schaffer, who can riff with the best of them. This is a compilation double-disc set of their first two albums re-recorded with Matthew Barlow completely burying the original singers with a truly inspired performance. I sampled all the tracks from the first two albums at CircuitCity.com and I cannot imagine why anyone would want to but those albums, with bad and/or ordinary vocalsists, when they can have the same songs here with the extraordinary Matthew Barlow. Not to mention, there are a few songs from their third album, "Burnt Offerings," as well. This is a magnificent starting place for the beginning fan. This is where I started, and I subsequently bought three more of their albums soon after hearing this excellent collection of songs. The beginner should either start with this two-disc set, or the "Alive in Athens" three-disc set. They sound amazing live, with fantastic production, conveying energetic vitality playing before the Greeks. Iced Earth was the best kept secret of the past fifteen years, and a worthy addition to any CD library containing the likes of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Fans of those bands will undoubtedly enjoy Iced Earth. Later.

Reincarnations of Perfection.......2003-09-07

I've been into Iced Earth for about two years now; alongside Dream Theater and Opeth, they are one of my three favorite bands. So naturally, having collected most of their albums already, I had to add this to my collection, ASAP. But as it turns out, there were TWO versions of this album: a one-disc (which was in all the stores that sold Iced Earth), and a two-disc, only available from Europe. I hunted it down and won it over eBay, but just recently, it has become available to the U.S. This is good, because with this, you get almost twice the songs!

Now, for the album itself: DAYS OF PURGATORY is a collection of various songs spanning from various times in Iced Earth's then twelve-year reign. However, this is no "best-of" album; this is a RE-CREATION of songs. Now for a VERY brief history lesson.

From their earliest days, when they were known as Purgatory, through when they released their self-titled debut album in 1991, Iced Earth featured a less-than-perfect singer, Gene Adam; he sometimes was capable of reaching notes worthy of Halford (Judas Priest), but generally, he sounded like he was dying. Jon Schaffer, Iced Earth's seminal member (he writes and controls just about everything in the band, not to mention is the only member who HASN'T left yet), felt that Adam simply did not have the right vocals, so he recruited a new singer, John Greely in later 1991. Iced Earth released their sophomore album, NIGHT OF THE STORMRIDER, in 1992, and again, though Greely had fair talent (far better than Adam), he just wasn't right for the band (plus, he was difficult to work with), and again, they let go in favor of a better singer...and "better singer" is an understatement.

Enter Matthew Barlow, who debuted as Iced Earth's vocalist on 1995's BURNT OFFERINGS (my favorite album to date, I'm pretty sure). He sang in a deep, baritone voice (but has incredible range - his ultra-high screeches are chilling), and would record another album, 1996's THE DARK SAGA, before the idea occurred to Jon to re-create many of their original songs featuring the two former less-than-perfect singers. And not only that, but to remaster them, maybe re-MIX a few, and in some cases add new layers of guitars, bass, or drums. And what we get here is a terrific walk-through of some of the best tracks from Iced Earth's earlier years.

Barlow, without a doubt, is one of the best metal singers (or ANY kind of singer, for that matter) of all time. Besides sounding cool, he really puts EMOTION into his singing; he growls in angrier moments, croons in storytelling, wails in anguish, and howls with such haunting evil. Such a dark but beautiful singer, he is; and to hear these songs being performed EXACTLY as Schaffer had planned all along. Not to mention some songs are easier to understand now!

Standout recreations would have to include "Colors," "Angel's Holocaust," "Nightmares," "Iced Earth," and "Desert Rain." The remasters from BURNT OFFERINGS are all terrific choices, especially the epic "Dante's Inferno," a dark, brooding, 16-minute journey "...through the nine plains of hell," and one of the ultimate masterpieces from Iced Earth.

Perhaps the one and only complaint I have about this album is in "Angel's Holocaust." In the original version, John Greely belts out a screech that sends chills down my spine every time (right after "...born again of a thousand lies"); here, Matthew Barlow merely wails in a high-pitched tone. I only wish that he had given it his all - because when Barlow screeches, he SCREECHES.

And finally, my favorite track on this album would have to be "Cast in Stone." Originally, this song (from the 1991 debut) was called "Written on the Walls," and featured lyrics written by Gene Adam. I've never really taken the time to interpret those lyrics, but they've never really stood out to me anyway (perhaps because of Adam's voice was all? I do, after all, find it so irritating when he croaks, "written on the walls...the walls" in the bridge of the song). However, when recording this album, John Schaffer must have been unable to get Adam's permission to reproduce the vocals, and so, Matthew Barlow steps forward and dedicated his infrequent but talented songwriting to the reproduction of this song. Now THIS is interesting: a story of a race of creatures that existed before mankind, and as the latter race began to emerge, the former had to go into hiding, being turned into stone by day and lurking free at night (gargoyles, perhaps?). This is also one of their most progressive songs: it starts off as almost pure thrash, then becomes just plain heavy, then gets lighter, quieter...Barlow growls in spoken words of the fury and plotting of these creatures over mid-tempo drums and bass, and soon some guitars come in to thrash things in the same time, and then...the song becomes briefly acoustic, the guitars strumming as Barlow croons a warning that the creatures shall survive. Such a chilling, wonderful song, and the ultimate one from this collection.

Sadly, Matthew Barlow left the band in the summer of 2003. When September 11 occurred, he was, along with many, many people in the world, filled with grief and fury. He was distracted in the studio; he wasn't giving his full performance while trying to record their latest studio album, THE GLORIOUS BURDEN. He ended up quitting the band, feeling that he wasn't helping anyone by singing for a rock band that he didn't even do much songwriting for.

LUCKILY, Jon Schaffer recruited a new singer...former Judas Priest singer (after Rob Halford left), Tim "Ripper" Owens. He sings in a drastically higher voice than Barlow, but he has just as much range, power and emotion. THE GLORIOUS BURDEN was completed in July 2003, and it will be coming out by the end of the year. October 7 will see an EP featuring the BURDEN single, "The Reckoning," and Iced Earth will begin their Glorious World Tour.

So now DAYS OF PURGATORY is available in all its glory to the US. It is an absolute must for not just collectors, but for growing fans of the ultimate heavy metal band. LONG LIVE ICED EARTH! The Revolution is coming...

Really great, my opinion.......2003-07-20

To be honest I never heard about this band, one of my friend say to me that I should listen The Horrow Show disc, and I did it, I bought the disc, then I bought The Dark Saga disc in I liked too, so, my last acquisition was Days of Purgatory, I just tought, man I found my new favorite band, I love the heavy/trhash metal, and this band is complete, I love Angel's Holocaust, and I know, I'm a new fan, but I think, I will be one big fan, listen to Iced Earth, listen this album, and you will listen the gift of the metal's gods...

Average customer rating: CD was missing! How you listen to music Get the 2CD Version! Excellent sound! Iced Earth - 'Days Of Purgatory' (Century Media Records)

Days of Purgatory Iced Earth Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Dark Saga Something Wicked This Way Comes Horror Show Burnt Offerings Night of the Stormrider ASIN: B000005HNO Release Date: 1997-07-22

Tracks:

1. Enter The Realm
2. Colors
3. Angels Holocaust
4. Stormrider
5. Winter Nights
6. Nightmares
7. Pure Evil
8. Solitude
9. When The Night Falls
10. Desert Rain
11. The Funeral
12. Cast In Stone
13. Reaching The End
14. Travel In Stygian
15. Iced Earth

Album Details

Now available domestically.

Customer Reviews:

CD was missing!.......2007-02-22

I bought the 2 CD version brand new from a major retailer. When I opened the case I was miffed to find that CD #1 was missing!!! Although I am 38 years old I returned it to the store and got treated like a kid trying to pull a fast one. Thanks alot and great job Century Media!

This was my first Iced Earth experience, I bought this CD because of the rave reviews on Amazon. However, I wasn't blown away with CD#2. These guys have talent but I just wasn't moved as I am with early Maiden or Metallica. It's ok if your looking for something new and different, but this will be my last Iced purchase.

Note: I just picked up another copy (to replace the one that was missing.) When I put CD1 in the player it made funny whirring noises. All of my other CD's (and CD2) play fine without any noise. On the 3rd attempt the noise stopped and it played fine. However, it's possible there was a manufacturing defect with CD1 - hence the missing CD on my first purchase. If not, they may be using real cheap CD's. I would back up your copy immediately after purchase.

How you listen to music.......2006-11-24

1.) buy the music
2.) put it on a music playing object( cd player, ipod, computer etc)
3.) be spellbound

Its good to have you on board, Matt Barlow!!


p.s. too bad he left. :(

Get the 2CD Version!.......2006-07-27

The 2-disc collection Days of Purgatory is an essential release for Iced Earth fans, and the perfect starting point for those new to the band.

Days of Purgatory revisits songs that initially appeared on the first few Iced Earth albums Enter the Realm, Iced Earth, Night of the Stormrider, and Burnt Offerings. Aside from Burnt Offerings, all of the early Iced Earth material suffered from barely adequate vocals. That changed when the mighty Matt Barlow came on board. His powerful voice became as much a part of Iced Earth's brand of thrash-based power metal as Jon Schaffer's lightning riffs.

Days of Purgatory gives Barlow a chance to put his own stamp on the early Iced Earth songs, and believe me it makes all the difference in the world. Instead of cringing when you hear a song like "Angels Holocaust" you'll be banging your head like you're supposed to. No more ball-squeezing vocals! Days of Purgatory also benefits from better sound technology than what was originally available to the band, so the songs sound better than ever.

If for some bizarre reason you actually prefer those early albums and vocalists, then you'll probably want to skip this collection. For the rest of Iced Earth fans, Days of Purgatory is a mandatory purchase. It's also an ideal jumping on point for new Iced Earth fans, as it gives you a nice overview of the band's work.

NOTE: Days of Purgatory was originally released in the US as a single disc. It has since been reissued in its original 2-disc format. Do yourself a favor and get the 2-disc version.

Excellent sound!.......2006-07-20

I know very little of iced earth but this album is great!
I read somewhere that its some older songs re-done with new vocals, I'm not really sure about it. But I must say I was impressed with both the songwriting, and the cool guitar sound (someone once described it to me as a 'galloping' sound). I knew the guitarist was good from Demons&Wizards but he really shines here on Iced Earth. But the vocals were what I really really loved about this album; especially on the song Winter's Night...it works out so well.

Iced Earth is great...they really remind me of Iron Maiden, but a little more 'metal.' I'd highly recommend this album.

Iced Earth - 'Days Of Purgatory' (Century Media Records).......2006-03-30

A great set of tunes here for the true Iced Earth fan.'Days Of Purgatory' reportedly was the band's original name.What you get here are some unreleased demos as well as newly-recorded versions of tracks from their first two albums.The nucleus of guitarist Jon Schaffer and vocalist Mathew Barlow have systematically gotten Iced Earth's sound down to an exact science.Turns out that I like this CD better than I had expected.Nice cover to boot,no?

Average customer rating: Stoner Rock GODS Great record Great B@lls to to Wall Rock band Simply Amazing Great hard rock/metal instrumental album

Wild, Wonderful Purgatory Karma to Burn Manufacturer: Spitfire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Almost Heathen Karma to Burn Frequencies From Planet Ten Mana Hell and High Water ASIN: B00005QK1E Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Twenty
2. Twenty Eight
3. Thirty
4. Thirty One
5. Twenty Nine
6. Thirty Two
7. Twenty Five
8. Twenty Six
9. One
10. Three
11. Seven
12. Eight

Customer Reviews:

Stoner Rock GODS.......2007-06-08

This album is amazing, with fantastic heavy riffs!! Simply the best instrumental Stoner Rock album, all songs are full of groove and adrenalin, with a superb guitar distortion! If you are into stoner rock/heavy psych music and if you like Slo Burn, Acrimony and The Heads this is your definitive disc!! BUY IT, A MUST HAVE. 10/10

Great record.......2007-03-29

Solid, driving, pummeling, tight, huge guitar. Monolithic. This is the soundtrack to a medieval raid. Only problem is I can only take these guys in small doses. Some of the songs are a little too repetitive in an all instrumental format. If you are a fan of bands like Kyuss and the like definitely check these guys out.

Great B@lls to to Wall Rock band.......2006-07-16

I had the great fortune to see these guys live at WV Brew Pub while attending WVU in the late 90's. Their live show is just as good as this alblum!! If you enjoy just straight ahead no frills power chord rock-n-roll this alblum is for you! Probably their best alblum, but only by a slight margin over "Almost Heathan".

Simply Amazing.......2004-12-07

I had the pleasure of seeing KTB open a show for COC a few years back in Roanoke. These guys blew me away. A sound so tight, powerful, and driving. It didn't even matter that they didn't have a vocalist. I went out the next day and bought "Purgatory". WOW!!! If you're a fan of hard rock, this one is a must have for your music library. Shame they're no longer together. Rock-N-Roll could use a band like Karma To Burn.

Great hard rock/metal instrumental album.......2003-11-27

If these guys had a singer, they'd rip apart Nickelback! Great instrumental album with awesome hard rock and metal riffs. I picked up on this album from their soundtracks on Destruction Derby for Playstation 1. Great garage hard rock. This is the Blue Man Group METALIZED!

Average customer rating: Edge of Sanity: not only a melodic death metal band Stunning Death Metal Well. Buy it The mother of all death metal albums

Purgatory Afterglow Edge of Sanity Manufacturer: Black Mark Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Crimson Moontower Crimson II Spectral Sorrows Unorthodox ASIN: B000001H1U Release Date: 1995-03-01

Tracks:

1. Twilight
2. Of Darksome Origin
3. Blood-Colored
4. Silent
5. Black Tears
6. Elegy
7. Velvet Dreams
8. Enter Chaos
9. The Sinner And The Sadness
10. Song Of Sirens
11. Unknown
12. Unknown
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14. Unknown
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Customer Reviews:

Edge of Sanity: not only a melodic death metal band.......2004-01-17

Unlike the Gothenburg scene dominated by bands like In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, Edge of Sanity led by Dan Swano was a band that stuck more to the roots of American death metal combining it with Swano's musical vision, which is putting as much emphasis on melody as possible. Furthermore his songwriting refuses to compromise stylistically as he was deeply influenced by 70's and 80's prog rock (speaking of which, his solo album Moontower is possibly his greatest work to date). Dan's indepedent-minded approach to creating original compositions along with cerebral lyrics suggest that Edge of Sanity was definitely a much better band compared to their contemporaries. It's a shame they went unnoticed by many death metal fans until their masterpiece Crimson which unfortunately was written when the band members were on bad terms with each other. This eventually would led to Dan's departure in 1997 and we wouldn't hear another EOS album featuring him on vocals for more than five years.

Back to Purgatory Afterglow... I consider this one a perfect transition album from the band's older American death metal style to their more prog-driven motives. Musically this album shows a lot of potential growth and maturity in the way that it balances power, anger, lyrical depth, and musical complexity almost perfectly. Considering that Dan was only 21 when he wrote this album, this is a great piece of work. The sharp intelligence, clear vision, and genuine warmth in every song on this album proves that Purgatory Afterglow is a sadly overlooked offering from one of the most underrated (yet amazing) death metal bands ever. Also feel free to check out my more in-depth review for this album on Amazon [Purgatory Afterglow].

Stunning Death Metal.......2001-08-02

Well, Purgatory Afterglow is second on my list of best EoS releases, first being Crimson of course. This is in all ways perfect album, anyway you look at it. The first track, "Twighlight" is possibly one of the best melodic death metal songs ever written. "Blood Colored" could be considered as death rock and roll, and Swano started experimenting with clean vocals more on "Black Tears", not to mention it has one of the best/catchy riffs ever. "Elegy" has great lyrics, and "Of Darksome Origin" is just great, very evil. In short, this album is sweet, do yourself a favor, if you're into melodic DM, heard previous Swano efforts, you can't miss with Purgatory Afterglow. It's one of the best Swedish Melodic Death Metal 'representatives' in the field. Buy it.

Well. Buy it.......1998-08-31

Best album ever released...buy it. Short and sweet.

The mother of all death metal albums.......1998-07-16

With Purgatory Afterglow, Edge of Sanity with mainman Dan Swanø, released what is considered to be the best death metal album ever. If one listen to songs like "twilight, elegy, velvet dreams or black tears" you get the feeling that it's hard to do it any better. Where can one take from here? This is it. The definite death metal album. You just haven't lived until you've heard this album. A pretty bold statement, but true in fact. Go get it!

Average customer rating:

Attack of the One-Man Bands Various Artists Manufacturer: Rock Roll Purgatory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Psychobilly | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000PC6FHU Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. I Know I'm Gonna Die Tonight (But I Don't Care) - Al Foul
2. Been Tellin' Lies - Bloodshot Bill
3. Jackass Blues - Phillip Roebuck
4. Milwaukee Blues - Rollie Tussing
5. If You Love Me - Lonesome Joseph
6. You Can't Fool Me [Live] - Slim Sandy
7. Walkin' and A-Steppin' in the Fire - King Louie
8. Howlin' - "Haunted" George
9. Stay out and Down - Sachtrash
10. Troublin' Time - Fredovitch One Man Band
11. Mole - 1Man Banjo
12. I Fuckin' Suck (In G Maj.) - Toothless George
13. Train on the Island - Royer's One Man Band
14. Long Gone, Dead and Done - Dead Elvis & The One Man Grave
15. Wild Party - Mr. Bonz One Man Band
16. Introducing Chuck Violence - Chuck Violence
17. Lust - Dennis Hopper Choppers
18. Rhythm & Soul - Bram Riddlebarger & His Lonesome Band
19. Walked All Night - Trainwreck Washington
20. Preacher's Daughter - Ghostwriters
21. Que Viva La Chava - Esmerelda Strange
22. Lying in State - J. Marinelli
23. Too Much Bad in My Blood (To Be Good) - Big One Man Band
24. When You're Far Away - Long Boy Larsen
25. I'm Buried Alive - Mississippi Grover
26. Drinking Every Night - Twang Tango
27. Purgatory Rock - Slow Poisoners
28. Kyleeee - Stringybark McDowell

Tracks:

1. Hang One - BBQ
2. Nothing to Do - Jeffrey Novak
3. Snake Boy Lives in the Mississippi - El Paso Hot Button
4. Abscond - Skip Jensen & His Shakin' Feet
5. Fuck Me I'm Poor - Guitar Fucker
6. Bloddy Fucking Cunt - Reverend Beat-Man & the Un-Believers
7. Rock N' Roll Party with the One Man Band - John Schooley
8. You Got to Love - Fabulous Go-Go Boy From Alabama
9. I Don't Give a Fuck - King Automatic
10. Ride - Ottoboy The One Man Trash Band
11. Lord Told Me You Got Fat - Reverend J. Brennan
12. Revenge - Feeling Of Love
13. Music for the Asses - Urban Junior
14. Bad Anna - Limbs
15. No Judge, No Trial - Uncle Butcher
16. Angry Heart - Junior Disorder
17. Black Bowtie - Sheriff Perkins
18. Plow You Under - Scott H. Biram
19. Who's Gonna Rub Me? - Margaret Doll Rod
20. You're Wrong - Almighty Do Me A Favor
21. Business - Lone Bird
22. Like Me - Pete Yorko & The One Man Music Band
23. Little Darling - Johnny Lowebow
24. Hellfire Down - Reverend Deadeye
25. Alien Novelty Song - Rocket Craig
26. Laser Beams - Mosquito Bandito
27. Guitarra Mil - O Lendario Chucrobillyman
28. Can't Go Outside - Amazing Elephant Man
29. So Alone - One Hand Man
30. Do Your Own Thing - Johnny Cancer

Average customer rating: not as good as i was expecting WOO! IM THE FIRsT PERSON TO REVIEW!!!!!

From Obscurity 2 Purgatory Marilyn Manson Manufacturer: Eastworld Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Alt Industrial | Industrial Dance General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Eat Me, Drink Me Genesis of the Devil Antichrist Superstar Dope Show/Sweet Dreams Lunch Boxes & Choklit Cows [CD & DVD] ASIN: B00008OX5C Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. Manson Interview
2. Misery Machine
3. Manson Interview
4. My Monkey
5. Manson Interview
6. Herpes
7. Manson Interview
8. Thrift
9. Manson Interview
10. Chocolate Factory
11. Manson Interview
12. Strange Same Dogma
13. Manson Interview
14. [Enhanced Video Tracks]

Tracks:

1. Sex & Death - Whitley Setrakian
2. Coke & Heat
3. Art Attack
4. Strange Same Dogma
5. Blackfish
6. Rat Fuck
7. Second Nature - King Felix
8. Momma's Boy
9. Risc - Whitley Setrakian
10. All & None
11. White Knuckles
12. Haides - King Felix
13. Miami
14. Kiss Like Burning Vodka
15. Faith & Fear
16. Manson Interview

Album Description

Full title - From Obscurity 2 Purgatory/The Funnel Zone. 2003 compilation of early Manson material features several interviews & tracks from Setrakian, Slap, TVD, Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids, Quayle, Rivet Ecks, King Felix, Happiness Boys, Chameleon Circus, & Vociferous Mutes. 29 tracks including seven interviews & one video. Eastworld. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

not as good as i was expecting.......2005-07-27

The interviews are very cool, and many of them are quite funny. The songs however are bad. It's not Marilyn Manson, it's the Spooky Kids and all the songs (on disc 1) are live and the quality of the sound is horrid. All the interviews are from the antichrist era, and like i said are good....i wouldn't say 35 dollars good in any way though. If you desperatly require to hear manson and twiggy's voice, go ahead and buy it, but if it's the music you want, i would highly recommend just buying the 2004 release "Lunchboxes and Choklit Cows" the quality is great on that album! As for the second disc, it's a cool idea to give all the bands from the spooky kids era in florida a second chance, but as you listen you can immediatly tell why manson made it and they didn't. So the disc is alright, but not 35 dollars alright. I give it three stars for the interviews, the thought of the second disc and herpes is just a cool song.

WOO! IM THE FIRsT PERSON TO REVIEW!!!!!.......2004-04-26

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM THE FIRST PERSON TO REVIEW THIS PRODUCT. Ok, its very good! Manson is SUCH an intellectual and its great to hear him interviewed! The songs are also good and im the first person to review this product. I dont even know what it is! But Marilyn Manson rocks!

Average customer rating: Persuader... Who? PERSUADER! You'll Buy This If You Know What's Good For You Imagine for a moment... Persuader: Evolution Purgatory Blind guardians new album? lol

Evolution Purgatory Persuader Manufacturer: Noise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: When Eden Burns Dreamland Manor A Twist in the Myth The Hunter Wintersun ASIN: B0001XAP2Y Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

1. Strike Down
2. Sanity Soiled
3. Masquerade
4. Godfather
5. Turn to Dust
6. Passion/Pain
7. Raise Hell
8. To the End
9. Fire at Will
10. Wipe Out

Customer Reviews:

Persuader... Who? PERSUADER!.......2006-09-08

While Persuader is not that well known, they are worth your time, for sure. This album proves it. If their other albums are as good as Evolution Purgatory, well, what a treat. Unfortunately it does not seem like Amazon stocks their other albums. Will we have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to hear more Persuader?

You'll Buy This If You Know What's Good For You.......2006-04-24

Don't be fooled by the relative obscurity of this band; they are grossly underrated and deserve lots of acclaim, and this album proves it.

Anyone familiar with music these days will know that there are lots of bands out there, all of which are vying for attention. Unfortunately, most of them suck. The few standout bands are the ones who take familiar musical elements (in this case, metal elements) and use them to shape something uniquely pleasant. Persuader is one of the few bands (along with the more familiar Nevermore and Iced Earth) to do that.

This album is an excellent mix of power metal, thrash metal, death metal, and even nu metal (at times) to create something that though sounds a lot like Blind Guardian (mostly in the vocal department) is still very effective. One can think of it as a more aggressive version of Blind Guardian perhaps.

The overall technical talent isn't always the most stunning; they're no Cryptopsy, but one could do much worse, and besides, the originality more than makes up for the fact that they don't play the same speed melody like Dragonforce does. The vocals, other than the Blind Guardian soundalike, are more than capable, never showing strain.

I've heard this band be compared to power metal bands like Hammerfall, but truthfully, Persuader is much better. In fact, labeling them power metal is a crime against humanity because they're much more than that. If you're a metal fan and appreciate a fresh dose of originality in a stale overcrowded genre, you owe it to yourself to get this.

Imagine for a moment..........2005-02-27

Imagine a mix of early In Flames and Blind Guardian and you will have a pretty good idea how Persuader sounds. There are frequent choral vocal blasts and speedy guitar licks reminiscent of Blind Guardian, but there is also a definite In Flames sound that is part of the proceedings, as well. There are plenty of catchy riffs, the stellar production value shines with particular notice going to the warping or extending of vocalizations. However, there are times when the two influences are slightly at odds with one another, each threatening to overwhelm the other and make this CD yet another In Flames or Blind Guardian album. However, if you like either of those bands, then "Evolution Purgatory" should be in your collection. It is sometimes an odd mixture, but more often than not it is a rewarding experience. The drumming is also noteworthy and oftentimes inspired. Recommended.

Persuader: Evolution Purgatory.......2004-09-15

Band:Persuader
Album:Evolution Purgatory
Record Company:Sanctuary (Noise)
Writer: Ogg the Barbarian
I sucked. It's true, sadly, Brethren-- I did not have the Persuader cd, and by not having it, was reduced to a state of suckfulness. Now thanks to the Abrasive gods, I HAVE this aforementioned disc and I SUCK NO MORE. It's painfully simple-- if you don't have this cd, YOU SUCK. Have it=Don't Suck.

I have a short list-- my Abrasive top 10-- and so far it was occupied in only two spots-- #1 and #2, and only by Havochate and Hammers of Misfortune. Add this to the list, and tied for #1, this is the tightest, most s#*t-together metal I've heard this year. This is a disc that has all the elements of what is PYOOR and TROO about metal. Three tracks into "Evolution Purgatory" and I was nearly gushing-- something we know all barbarians are genetically incapable of. Persuader is the perfect marriage of power/prog and old school thrash. Driving, hooky guitar licks, committed thrash breaks and steroided-up, hyper aggressive vocals. Working again from a promo disc, I don't have a band roster to praise these lads individually, but collectively these youngsters can make music to sack an empire by.

Persuader attacks with all the fury of their current peers, namely Destruction and The Haunted. The guitar work has the jackbooted precision of mid-career Slayer. There is a balance struck between the need for pure shredding and heroic, cascading, tumbling solo breaks. The most outstanding part of this disc, however, lies with the vocals (gasp!). Yea, I did say vocals. I make sport of many a power/prog vocalist more often than not, and always for lack of originality, but I can't find a single thing to fault here, either stylistically or in arrangement. The tracks are arranged in traditional power form, including breaks to chaingang choruses, but the harmonies are well-understated. Persuader's lead voxman seethes with an urgency and maniacism befitting Blackie Lawless on a good day. His parts are punctuated with a spitting scream that drips an uncommon amount of venom and menace-- perfect.

With the firepower of the almighty Sanctuary Records behind them, Persuader deserves to go far, for as long as they continue to churn out the PYOOR and TROO metal. And it don't get much more PYOOR than this, brethren. GET THIS DISC. DON'T SUCK. A rare find-- a perfect album. Ogg the Brabarian gives "Evolution Purgatory" five bronze shields out of five

Blind guardians new album? lol.......2004-06-26

This band is great, for most of the time i thought i was listening to a new blind guardian album, but as i listened more there somewhat diferent musically, the vocals are exact, he sounds just liek Hansi, but it aint a bad thign knowing someone else has a voice liek that , its cool, the music is awsome, though good speed/power metal , check them out, if you like blind guardian,lost horizon,dragonforce,sonata.......... There next album will be even better i bet, watch this band rise in the next year or two

Average customer rating: These guys are the bee's friggin' knees! So infectious and driving Rockabilly In All It's Glory

Casualties of Cool Straight 8s Manufacturer: Rock Roll Purgatory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Junglebilly American Grease Built to Last Three Bad Jacks Billy 1 ASIN: B0001AW0MK Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Train Wreck
2. Rocket Ship Rock
3. Candy Doll
4. All I Wanted (Was Your Kiss)
5. Hot Rod Queen
6. Ann Bowman
7. Gypsy
8. Mean Go Getter
9. Fool
10. Knock Me Down
11. Draggin' Down Main Street
12. Hard Knocks
13. Texas Time
14. Rockabilly Zombie

Customer Reviews:

These guys are the bee's friggin' knees!.......2005-10-23

These guys not only know how to put out great rockabilly records, but also know how to deliver all of the different variations of what was going on in it's heyday. They've got your revved up, swingin' tunes, as well as all of the slow-dancing ballads. That's not all, either. These guys are dynamite playing live shows. They never stop! And, at the end, they play a great rendition of "Rebel Rouser", and halfway through, the whole band exchanges-and solos- on each other's instruments. If you're a rockabilly rambler who's lost in time, when you hear this record or see them live, you'll believe you're not lost at all.

So infectious and driving.......2004-07-05

I love a band that knows how to start a record. "Train Wreck" is so infectious and driving you can't tear your ears away, burning down the speedway to a soft, melodic finish that belies the true charm of this fantastic record. Tracing a clear lineage to Gene and Eddie, this North Carolina trio delivers 106 octane rockabilly so clean it doesn't need a catalytic converter, so sweet you'd swear it was runnin' on maple syrup.

The tunes are simple, accessible, sing-along rockers that engage the listener from start to finish. Guitarist Robert Striegler delivers vocals that are crisp and heartfelt, carefully parceling the archetypal rasping and hiccupping that too often detract from the music. Instead he lets his hollow-body Gretsch do the talking, whether the language is the Dick Dale surf of "Ann Bowman", the train-rhythm chirping of "Gypsy", or the avant-psychobilly reverb of "Mean Go Getter".

Bassist Pat McGraw slaps and plucks a solid foundation throughout, often sneaking into the spotlight for breaks, runs, and arpeggios worthy of a second, third, and hundredth listens. His work on "Gypsy" really delivers the juice; call him the Edelbrock carbs of this straight-8 combo.

The chassis holding it all together is drummer Bernie Fox, playing understated shuffle beats and 4-square rhythm that perfectly accent the sweet and saucy tunes. His tick-tock work on "Texas Time" is indicative of his skill, keeping the beat and filling the breaks with equal aplomb.

The entire collection of original compositions is so consistently excellent it's impossible to pick a favorite; every listen catches a different mood, offering greater appreciation of the diversity and authenticity of each song. So whether you're feeling like a "Rockabilly Zombie", chasing a "Hot Rod Queen", or bemoaning your "Hard Knocks", this record is right for you.
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Rockabilly In All It's Glory.......2004-04-29

Rockabilly at it's finest. Energetic, moving, foot-stomping and fun. The Straight 8s manage to gather the finest rockabilly sound with a slight honky-tonk feel. Add a few seemingly mellow numbers that pick up and get you out of your seat, and you get a winner all-around. Great bass-slapping, a few wild man holler refrains, and an overall great sound. Very few bands manage to lay down on a recording the feeling you get at a live show, but the Straight 8s have nailed it.

Average customer rating: Great stuff, just not a great price!

Days of Purgatory Iced Earth Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000076EJ Release Date: 1997-06-03

Tracks:

1. Enter the Realm
2. Colors
3. Angels Holocaust
4. Stormrider
5. Winter Nights
6. Nightmares
7. Pure Evil
8. Solitude
9. When the Night Falls
10. Desert Rain
11. Funeral
12. Cast in Stone
13. Reaching the End
14. Travel in Stygian
15. Iced Earth

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring New Versions of Thier Previously Released Material, New Material and an Exclusive Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

Great stuff, just not a great price!.......2001-04-05

This disc kicks, for any Iced Earth fan looking to go back and get their older material or those that want to hear some vintage songs with Matt Barlow singing (they had two different singers on their first two album) including old demo tracks, this is great! The US version is nice, and this import is cool because it has a second disc, but this Japanese version is just too expensive. I've seen the European version out there (also a double-disc) for like... from places like centurymedia . com , so I definitely recommend picking up this double-disc, just not at this price tag!

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8. Songs in Red and Gray
9. Sounding a Mosaic
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Rap Music

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