Power Pop, Vol. 2

Product Description
1996 release on R.P.M. featuring the third & fourth album byEric Carmen's early '70s power pop group together on one CD,1973's 'Side 3' and 1974's 'Starting Over'. Each was originally released on Capitol. 20 tracks total, including the top 20 hit 'Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)', plus 'Tonight' and 'I'm A Rocker'.

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Power Pop, Vol. 2

Average customer rating: As super as VOL 1 Terrific Collection of Guitar Instrumentals great stuff! Beautiful music Disappointing compared to the first volume

Sounds of Wood and Steel, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Wood and Steel Sounds of Wood & Steel, Vol. 3 Masters of Acoustic Guitar Touch-Windham Hill 25 Years of Guitar Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00000HXEW Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

1. Year Down In New Orleans - Nanci Griffith
2. Wicker Baskets - Jars Of Clay
3. Something That We Do - Clint Black
4. The Wings Of The Morning - Doyle Dykes
5. Caroline, No - Elliot Easton
6. Ava's Eyes - Richie Sambora
7. The Island - Led Kaapana
8. Naima - Steve Lukather
9. Opportunity - T.J. Baden
10. Liz & Opie - Victor Wooten
11. Rusticity - Dan Crary
12. After The Goldrush - Bob Taylor
13. Taylor Willobee - Rodney Crowell

Customer Reviews:

As super as VOL 1.......2007-01-19

Volume 2 is top quality instrumental work, and compares very well to one of my favorite CDs - Sounds of Wood & Steel Volume 1.

Terrific Collection of Guitar Instrumentals.......2005-09-18

This second volume of the SOUNDS OF WOOD & STEEL series is a simply wonderful album of guitar instrumentals. As with the previous volume, each song features Taylor guitars (which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1999 when this CD was released).

There are numerous highlights, including Taylor co-founder Bob Taylor's rendition of "After the Gold Rush." [Note: Neil Young was an early proponent of the Taylor guitar.] Also, Elliot Easton's performance of "Caroline No" is amazing. Easton chose the song because of his working relationship with Brian Wilson (he has performed and recorded with Wilson) and his belief that it is the "prettiest pop ballad ever." In addition, the Hawaiian slack-key flavor of "The Island" performed by Jim Messina (with Kenny Loggins sittin' in providing wordless vocals) is a real joy.

Bottom line, there isn't a weak cut in the bunch. And don't be misled by the fact that this CD was released on the new age Windham Hill label. There's no navel-gazing guitar noodling here--just musicians sharing their love of guitars. Very satisfying. [Running Time - 47:47] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

great stuff!.......2004-11-25

What's not to like about this compilation? I'm not at all sure why some reviewers were "disappointed" by this cd. I'm thrilled to have so many leads to all of this talent. One shouldn't expect to like every tune on a cd such as this, because there are so many different styles, but I feel that the producers did an amazing job keeping the tone very similar, so that one can enjoy this cd from beginning to end. Keep in mind, too, that this type of music is designed to be background for reading, or writing a letter, or doing a puzzle, or studying, or just relaxing. It's SUPPOSED to be unobtrusive. It's not supposed to be mindblowing or alter your consciousness. It's just supposed to set a mood and help you mellow out, and it certainly does that artfully.

Beautiful music.......2002-01-16

If you like, even just like, acoustic guitar you will like this record. The perfect record for a candlelight dinner or peaceful quite evenings. I love just about every song on this record. Lovely, intricate guitar playing.

Listening to this record on the couch, with the lights off and my eyes closed, makes me feel like I am lying by a crackling creek, in the grass, under a blue sky, temperature about 80 degrees, when I was ten years old.

Disappointing compared to the first volume.......2000-05-25

The sound quality is great and the playing is top-notch. However, only a handful of tracks here (including "Caroline, No" Elliot Easton, "Liz & Opie" Victor Wooten, "Wings of the Morning" Doyle Dykes and maybe one or two more) seem inspired. Taken on it's own terms, the collection overall sounds pleasant enough but the weaker tracks come across as being here just for the project theme- to demo the Taylor Guitar sound. If you can only get one of the two volumes, Vol. 1 is absolutely the one to go with. This one is for serious guitar enthusiasts only or music collectors/completists who want these tracks because they may not be available elsewhere.

Average customer rating:

D.I.Y.: Starry Eyes: UK Pop, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: D.I.Y.: Teenage Kicks: UK Pop I (1976-79) D.I.Y.: Shake It Up: American Power Pop II (1978-80) D.I.Y.: Come Out And Play - American Power Pop (1975-78) D.I.Y.: The Modern World: UK Punk II (1977-78) D.I.Y.: The Blank Generation - The New York Scene (1975-78) ASIN: B000008F4N Release Date: 1993-01-19

Tracks:

1. Ever Fallen in Love? - Buzzcocks
2. Get over You - The Undertones
3. Yachting Types - The Yachts
4. Is She Really Going Out With Him? - Joe Jackson
5. Schooldays - Starjets
6. Girl of My Dreams - Bram Tchaikovsky
7. This Is Airebeat - Squares
8. Life Begins at the Hop - XTC
9. Up the Junction - Squeeze
10. Back of My Hand (I've Got Your Number) - Jags
11. Let's Talk About the Weather - The Radiators
12. Starry Eyes - The Records
13. Mourning Star - Zones
14. Millions Like Us - Zones
15. Time Goes by So Slow - Distractions
16. Hearts in Her Eyes - The Searchers
17. Where's the Boy for Me? - Revillos
18. White Mice - Mo Dettes,
19. So Good to Be Back Home Again - The Tourists

Average customer rating: Long live the two-fer! Side 3 / Starting Over "Make you sweat 'til your feet are wet?" C'MON, Eric! Definitive Raspberries, Part 2 ACE!

Power Pop, Vol. 2 The Raspberries Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Power Pop, Vol. 1 Eric Carmen Boats Against the Current The Beat/Kids Are the Same Dear 23 ASIN: B00000737L Release Date: 1996-10-31

Tracks:

1. Tonight
2. Last Dance
3. Making It Easy
4. On the Beach
5. Hard to Get over a Heartbreak
6. I'm a Rocker
7. Should I Wait?
8. Ecstasy
9. Money Down
10. Overnight Sensation
11. Play On
12. Party's Over
13. I Don't Know What I Want
14. Rose Coloured Glasses
15. All Through the Night
16. Cruisin' Music
17. I Can Hardly Believe You're Mine
18. Cry
19. Hands on You
20. Starting Over

Album Description

1996 release on R.P.M. featuring the third & fourth album byEric Carmen's early '70s power pop group together on one CD,1973's 'Side 3' and 1974's 'Starting Over'. Each was originally released on Capitol. 20 tracks total, including the top 20 hit 'Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)', plus 'Tonight' and 'I'm A Rocker'.

Album Details

Two LPs on One CD: Side 3//Starting Over.

Customer Reviews:

Long live the two-fer!.......2004-05-05

The second in a two disc set, this killer collection houses the last two albums in the Raspberries all too brief career, Side 3 and Starting Over. I can't say that there aren't moments on this disc that don't come up to the level of the rest, Should I Wait and Money Down being the two that come to mind, but the inclusion of Tonight, Ecstacy, Overnight Sensation, I Don't Know What I Want, and Starting Over on one disc washes over any weak moments that the band might encounter. This is a great way to own the Raspberries albums on cd if you don't happen to live in Japan where they apparently have a greater appreciation for fine music. (It's the only explanation I can think of.)

Side 3 / Starting Over.......2002-01-27

A compilation of the third and fourth Raspberries releases. Unfortunately the fourth release "Starting Over" was considered the 1974 record of the year at the same time the band disbanded. As with the prior release you are entertained with 19 tracks of RASPBERRIES greatness. The production greatness of Overnight Sensation(Hit Record) even in 1974 is unsurpassed to date! The Smile, Jimmy Ienner produced all their efforts as well as the early Stevie Nicks. He was THE GAME. Thank for stemming the British Invasion and keeping Gator Growl 1973 in check.

"Make you sweat 'til your feet are wet?" C'MON, Eric!.......2000-12-04

Let me venture a guess and assume that you agree that the Raspberries were never really...uh...'cutting edge.' Yeah...'Go All The Way?' C'mon, break out the insulin or something. At least though, Eric, Wally & the boyz never tried to hide the fact that they were in it for the bucks and the babes (ain't we ALL). And, like most everything in the early '70s (the decade that good taste forgot), they were imminently forgettable. Imagine my surprise then, when, in '74 or '75. my guitar player's 13 year old sister wanted me to listen to her copy of the Raspberries' "Overnight Sensation." The opening track on side two, 'All Through The Night' sounded EXACTLY like what Rod Stewart would mutate into several years later in his "Do You Think I'm Disco" dayz. Dig THIS: "...All thru the night/if you play yo' hand just right/I'm gonna make you sweat till yo' feet are wet/now don't say I didn't warn ya" WHOAH Dude! Been spending quality time with 'Exile On Main St,' huh? Wally Bryson's 'Party's Over' is hilarious, and it sounds exactly like nasty ol' Kiss at their naughtiest: "Now I'm older and wiser and a bad criticizer/and I'm crazy but I don't give a..." You get the idea. You have to listen for yourself to hear Bryson's and new bassist Scott McCarl's 'Hands On You' - they must have been SERIOUSLY into some Black Jack. Regretfully, "Overnight Sensation" ain't available on CD, so this will have to do. Buy it, and I guarantee it'll make you feel like you're a senior in high school and you're surreptitously enjoying your little sister's records...

Definitive Raspberries, Part 2.......2000-05-04

Picking up where "Power Pop, Volume One" stopped off, "Volume Two" collects the Raspberries last two albums, "Volume 3" and "Starting Over." This disc, 20 tracks and 70 minutes long, has the Raspberries at their sonic height, although no huge hit singles are here. The closest is "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" which climbed to #35 on the charts before plunging. The band are much rockier and have much more of an edge on this collection than on the first, especially on "Starting Over" and despite having gone through personnel changes resulting in only half of the original band remaining, the music consistently improved over time. Furthermore, the music has aged well, and is just as fresh and crisp today as it was 25 years ago. what a shame that the record buying public wrote Eric and Co. off as "one hit wonders" and "bubble gummers." Tunes such as "Ecstacy" certainly show that these guys were far from being Tommy James and the Shondells or the 1910 Fruitgum Company. Once again, RPM's packaging is immaculate, with an informative fold-out inlay card chock full of biographical and discographical information, and track by track annotations by band members themselves. Do yourself a favor, pick up both volumes of "Power Pop" and give the Raspberries a listen. You'll be hard pressed to find a band which could put 3 or 4 minutes of tape to better use. If you're like me you'll be transported back 25 years and feel the car radio wailing away with some fine Midwestern "power pop."

ACE!.......2000-03-06

THE two classic Raspberries albums on one c.d! Altogh three of my favourites songs("LETS PRETEND","DONT WANT TO SAY GOODBYE" and "Go all the way" are on the first two albums, i find the last two as more consistent. "ECSTACY" is one of the best songs ever, Carmen vocals are on the highest pitch, Bryson plays like Twonsend, and Bonfaty kills his drums. "LAST DANCE" & "TONIGHT" ARE SUPERB,and Dave Smally on "HARD TO GET OVER A HARD BREAK" is excellent. IT IS very easy to fall in love with some of the songs on "Starting over"(their final l.p.), The theme's song+ "I could hardly belive your mine",are just beautiful 'Small Faces'ish. Scott mCcarl, is a hungry young man that blows everything with "play on" and the haunting 'Rose coloured glasses". Altogh,there are some O.k. songs here and there(Bryson's weak 'Party's over') The overall are some perfect pop songs, from a perfect band

Average customer rating: Perhaps too much of what I expected Another amazing album from Rhapsody!!! it wants what it wants and what it wants is metal Exceptional Metal orchestration Rhapsody + Christopher Lee + Orchestra = Great Metal!

Symphony of Enchanted Lands, Vol. 2: The Dark Secret Rhapsody Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Symphony of Enchanted Lands Power of the Dragon Flame Legendary Tales Triumph Or Agony Rain of a Thousand Flames ASIN: B0002I7422 Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

1. The Dark Secret
2. Unholy Warcry
3. Never Forgotten Heroes
4. Elgard's Green Valleys
5. The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream
6. Erian's Mystical Rhymes
7. The Last Angel's Call
8. Dragonland's River
9. Sacred Power Of Raging Winds
10. Guardiani
11. Shadows Of Death
12. Nightfall On The Grey Mountains

Album Description

For the past seven years or, to be more precise, since the opening tones of their sensational debut album, Legendary Tales, Rhapsody have been one of the most unusual phenomena of the current metal scene. The huge range of their creativity, the number of legendary compositions that the Italian band, with their primary members guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboarder Alex Staropoli, have released so far reached the climax with the new album Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret. A new saga has been born, one that takes the listener on a musical adventure featuring epic, fast metal tracks and sonic landscapes with stirring narrative. It is the debut of a new style of Heavy Metal music created by Rhapsody known as Film Score Metal. The massive production, led by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli themselves was done in several studios throughout Europe; from England to Italy, from the Czech Republic and Belgium to Germany. Supported by appearances by more than a dozen international guest soloists and the entire Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra from the Czech Republic, a 50 piece choir as well as Christopher Lee - the grand seigneur of film and one of the most filmed actors in history, Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret will set the world of Symphonic Metal on fire.

Customer Reviews:

Perhaps too much of what I expected.......2007-04-04

I purchased the first Symphony of Enchanted Lands along with Unholy Warcry. I liked them enough that I decided to get what was at the time Rhapsody's latest offering. I knew full well what I was getting into: cheesy dialogue, over-the-top vocals, and fast guiter wankery.

Well, when I was able to give this album a listen, I was disappointed.

My main gripe with SoEL II is the amount of dialogue, which I guess isn't so bad, but I grew bored of it by my third listen to the album. I ended up ripping each track and creating my own CD with select songs from this album.

The music itself is enjoyable, especially if you're already a fan of Rhapsody. However, this album was just not to my liking.

Another amazing album from Rhapsody!!!.......2007-03-12

Every single song on this album sent chills down my spine! Fabio Lione's voice and the musical prowess of the other bandmates, this album is by far one of the greats from them!! For anyone who loves epic metal, a true fantasy tale, this album will be a sure fire win!!

it wants what it wants and what it wants is metal.......2006-11-06

hello fellow metallians, i just have got to say that this album really grows on you over time. every album by rhapsody to me are all masterpieces in their own right, this cd continues the symphonic epic style that rhapsody has truly perfected and crafted into what is one of the most amazing styles of metal that i have ever heard. this album is truly epic in scope and full of memorable moments. i love the song never forgotten heros, it has some of the most beautiful intricate and delicatly slaying guitar work ever to emerge from the finger tips of luca turilli, this song is by far one of the best songs to ever be recorded by a symphonic band. fabio sings so perfectly on this album, never have i heard him put so much effort into his vocals as he has on this song(never forgotten heros) just listen to the main guitar solo. it will melt your mind. also the song unholy warcry is awesome, and typical rhapsody. from amazing power metal ballads to 10+minute epics, this cd keeps the rhapsody flame burning and shows that the future of rhapsody is to be as brilliant and majestic as their past. if you are new to the power metal scene and are interrested in hearing rhapsody and you wish to find out what all the hype about rhapsody is, or if you just want to hear for your self if they are truly as great as they are said to be then start out with the cd,(rhapsody-tales from the emerald sword saga) because it is a perfect way to get to know rhapsody. it has the best songs from their first 5 albums and is truly one of the greatest best of cd's ive ever heard. there are so many great power metal bands out today trying to keep the flame alive and i am so very thankfull for all of them. rhapsody are truly up there with the top 10 of the whole pack. so many bands are trying to immitate rhapsody and some of them are very good, but none of them can hope to compare with the masters of symphonic epic power metal RHAPSODY.
your friend and brother in metal, brandon whitson

Exceptional Metal orchestration.......2006-09-02

Ingenious orchestrations incorperating classical and electronic elements to create the optimum in "Epic Metal" composition.

"Rhapsody" contains the three primary elements which comprise Malefik Musick: I. Exceptional Orchestration, II. Application of Aesthetics / Theatrics, III. Imaginative Lyrickal content.

It takes quite a bit to impress Me from this genre anymore, preferring superior evocations to 'contemporary' fare, but these musicians, along with a scarce select few besides, receive the Draconian 'Seal of Approval'.

Yes, that is the legendary Christopher Lee narrating.

Rhapsody + Christopher Lee + Orchestra = Great Metal!.......2006-06-10

I could go on forever about how much I love this CD, but instead I will give a brief description of each song.

The Dark Secret- This is a very atmospheric intro; it really sets the tone with great narration by Christopher Lee ("The Wizard King.") 10/10

Unholy Warcry- Typical Rhapsody goodness, with a great instrumental section, and more great narration by Christopher Lee. I don't care much for the little guitar doodle towards the end- it gets a bit repetitive. 9/10

Never Forgotten Heroes- It starts off very similar to "Wisdom of the Kings" on SoEL1, and then goes on to a very catchy chorus. 10/10

Elgard's Green Valleys- This is a very weak transition piece. 5/10

The Magic of the Wizard's Dream- This is an amazing Ballad. You have to hear it to believe it. 10/10

Erian's Mystical Rhymes- Interesting Monster Noises at the beginning, although you can't understand them, and so I usually just fast forward through the first minute. The rest of this ten minute song is very interesting. 9/10

The Last Angel's Call- A more typical Rhapsody song; it has a great tune and reminds me more of Riding the Wings of Eternity from the First SoEL. It is very catchy. 10/10

Dragonland's Rivers- Some stream and grunting noises for a minute- supposed to sound like a Dragon drinking from a stream I guess. It is a short, but beautiful ballad. 9/10

Sacred Power Of Raging Winds - My favorite Rhapsody Song!! Picture this: A band of heroes are walking through the snow, Christopher Lee is calling upon the gods to help them on their quest. Then, a heavy guitar comes out of the fog. Then there is a very catchy main melody, and a very intense second verse. This is followed by a great dialogue between the Demon King and his son, Fabio Lione. Then, the song transitions into an amazing 4 minute instrumental solo, with some crazy syncopation. This song also revisits Elgard's green valleys, which creates the impression the travelers have returned to that same village in the heart of battle, furthering the "Film" aspect of the album. 200/10

Guardiani del Destino- This is an amazing ballad, full of energy. Unfortunately, I don't know Italian, but it is still enjoyable to listen to! 9/10

Shadows Of Death- A more typical Rhapsody song again, but it seems like Fabio tries too hard on the vocals. Overall, an interesting song, though. Good synthesizer and guitar solos. 9/10

Nightfall on the Grey Mountains- It builds up to the chorus, then falls back down in the same manner. It is kind of an odd ending to such an amazing CD. 7/10

OVERALL: Definitely recommended to all Rhapsody fans, Metal fans, Rock Fans, and Lord of the Rings fans! (As Christopher Lee plays a big part of the album)

Average customer rating: WASTE OF MONEY Always an entertaining listening experience PT does it again! The Whole Thing Rocks PAT TRAVERS PT TRIO 2-SOLID

P.T. Power Trio, Vol. 2 Pat Travers Manufacturer: Blues Bureau Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bazooka P.T. Power Trio Crystal Vision Living Out of Time: Live Robin Trower - Living Out of Time: Live ASIN: B000E6EJMK Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. You Are The Music
2. I'm Yours, She's Mine
3. Stone Cold Fever
4. Rock Me Baby
5. Green Eyed Lady
6. Black Night
7. Aimless Lady
8. Swlabr
9. Red Skies
10. Ready For Love
11. Rock The Nation
12. How Many More Times
13. Keep Yourself Alive

Album Description

On his latest release for Blues Bureau International, revered blues/rock guitarist Pat Travers, digs deep into the archives once again and delivers amped up covers of tracks by artists such as Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, Johnny Winter, Queen, Deep Purple, Montrose, Grand Funk, Cream, Robin Trower, Trapeze, and Bad Company.

Customer Reviews:

WASTE OF MONEY.......2006-09-23

REALLY DONT KNOW WHY I BOUGHT THIS CD. THE REVIEWS WERE TOTALLY OFF BASE. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN P.T. UNPLUGGED! NO POWER IN THESE CUTS PERIOD. BETTER TO DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINALS. EVERY CUT SOUNDS THE SAME. POOR ENGINEERING, LEAD, BASS AND DRUMS. YOU WANT POWER BLUES/ROCK GO FOR INDIGENOUS, ERIC GALES, EVEN LESLIE WEST OR RORY GALLAGER. PUT THIS LAST ON YOUR LIST.

Always an entertaining listening experience.......2006-09-01

This guy just keeps getting better and better. I've been listening to P.T. since his "Boom Boom" heyday of the late 1970s, but the polished music Travers is making today almost defies description. Playing all styles with heartfelt depth and emotion, his cover of Zeppelin's "How Many More Times" is something to behold. A talented (and vastly underrated) song writer, Travers' ability to take his listeners on a fun filled trip is simply beyond reproach. Shredding better than ever, Pat Travers is the music industry's best kept secret.

PT does it again!.......2006-04-08

WOW! Boy does this guy still know how to rip it up.

All covers this time out. From "Green Eyed Lady" to "You Are The Music", there is nothing but a good time to be had by all.

Pat once again makes these cover tunes all his own, putting a fresh spin on some well known classics. I mean my God, he covers Queen & Led Zeppelin on the same disc. How cool is that..

Fans looking for original material, check out PT=MC2 from 2005. Also very good.

Fans craving even more Pat Travers doing cover tunes, check out PT Power Trio, Don't Feed The Alligators, Blues Tracks, and Blues Tracks 2....Rock On!!!!

ps -catch this guy live if you can as PT live is even better than PT on CD. :)

The Whole Thing Rocks.......2006-04-07

Rocks solid from start to finish. Every song's a keeper, and not a sleeper in the bunch. Hope Pat keeps crankin' 'em out like this one. Let's have more!

PAT TRAVERS PT TRIO 2-SOLID.......2006-02-28

I have listened to the latest in PT's release pattern this one is titled PT POWER TRIO 2 and it really rocks. pat seems inspired, nice selections from 60's and 70's. people in their mid 40's on up will appreciate this more than some of the youth of today. this release is a great beginning for kids to hear and then go back to the originals. pat has done all of the songs justice while making them his own. I have been critical of pat's releases because of his lack of original songs but in all due respect to his talent, he seems to have gone back to his youth. he plays with renewed fervor. musicianship is top notch and this makes the listener feel good inside. its seems pat is releasing lots of material and that is a good thing-lets hope his search to his roots brings more original songs for young and old alike.

Average customer rating: Badfinger - Bad Management, Bad Luck, but oh such GOOD music. Great Post Apple Collection! as close as you'll ever get to perfect! Tragedy and Triumph Were the Cornerstones of This Great Band Greatest misses that shoulda been contenders

The Best of Badfinger, Vol. 2 Badfinger Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Badfinger Wish You Were Here Badfinger Ass Magic Christian Music ASIN: B0000032T8 Release Date: 1990-06-12

Tracks:

1. Know One Knows
2. Shine On
3. Lonely You
4. Give It Up
5. Song For A Lost Friend
6. Just A Chance
7. Your So Fine
8. Got To Get Out Of Here
9. In The Meantime Some Other Time
10. I Miss You
11. Meanwhile Back At The Ranch Should I Smoke
12. Lay Me Down
13. Passed Fast
14. Keep Believing
15. Monshine
16. Lost Inside Your Love
17. Love Is Gonna Come At Last

Album Description

A collection of singles, prime album cuts, and unreleased sides from their underrated Warner Bros. period.

Customer Reviews:

Badfinger - Bad Management, Bad Luck, but oh such GOOD music........2005-07-27

I am listening to Badfinger even as I type this review.
This is the Best Of Badfinger Vol 2, and I thought volume 1 was great !! As previous reviewers have said, what an absolute tragedy the story of Badfinger is (Buy the Book "Without You" the tragic story of Badfinger).
Well I have everything they have released, if you do buy any of the Badfinger best ofs, you will more than likely get hooked and start collecting all of their albums.Some of the best songs on this Cd are off "Wish You Were Here" their best album by a mile IMHO.In fact 6 of the 9 songs on WYWH are on this compilation.
They were such an original group with every member capable of writing an exhilirating hit song. just have a taste of "Just A Chance", "You're So Fine", "Meanwhile back At The Ranch/Should I Smoke".They were just so good, Damn I miss them!

Great Post Apple Collection!.......2004-02-08

These songs are all from Badfinger's post Apple period; The selection of songs from the two released Warner albums is excellent. The CD was released before their great lost 3rd Warner album "Head First" and contains four terrific songs from that album. The versions on this compilation are different mixes, sounding more polished than on the "Head First" album released in 2000;. Finally there are two tracks from the 1979 album "Airwaves".

A very good compilation. A very good informative booklet.

as close as you'll ever get to perfect!.......2000-10-29

of course there's a few songs that i would have liked to see here in place of whats on here.but any greatest hits CD everybody will say they should have had this or that song.this is a must for any degree of badfinger fan that you are.its loaded with great songs from all 3 cds they made on the wb label. some people say that their wb music is better than the hits that are the apple label [come and get it,no mater what,day after day,baby blue].after hearing this collection that it is a good argument.badfinger certianly wasn't finished with puting out great music when they left apple.and after hearing this cd you might feel like i felt,this stuff needs to get some air play on the [classic}rock stations.its a shame that all their legal woes lead to the suicides of peter ham {irreplacable to the band} and later tom evans{almost as irreplacable}.all 4 combined made a great band.after hearing this cd i think youll agree.

Tragedy and Triumph Were the Cornerstones of This Great Band.......1999-12-23

Even casual fans of Badfinger have to be aware of the bittersweet story of Badfinger. After being hand-deliviered their first world-wide hit "Come and Get" it by Paul McCartney and signed to the Beatles' fledgling Apple label, Badinger seemed destined for greatness. And for a while it looked like everything they touched would turn to gold. The band followed up Magic Christian Music with No Dice and a second hit--the Pete Ham-penned "No Matter What." Then came Straight Up with "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue." And then the dream began to unravel, eventually leading to the dissolution of the band and suicides of both Ham in 1975 and Tom Evans in 1983.

This disc focuses on the band's Warner Brothers output from 1974 and 1975, plus the only two tracks from 1979's Airwaves that you'd want to hear (a release that included only two members from their Apple heyday: Tom Evans and Joey Molland).

The "Best Of" in the title means just that; the hits dried up after they left Apple. But this is not to imply that Badfinger wasn't churning out great music at Warner Brothers. Badfinger were not merely Beatles poseurs. Each member contributed songs to their WB catalog. Key tracks like "Know One Knows," "Lonely You," "Just a Chance" and "Meanwhile Back at the Ranch/Should I Smoke" are classic Badfinger. And as an added bonus, you get four tracks from the unreleased album Head First (the cassette version had only two of these tracks). These four tracks alone are worth the price of admission for Badfinger fans. Plus, this is the only place to get any of Badfinger's WB music domestically.

It's too bad WB didn't follow Apple's good example and rerelease these albums in their entirety with bonus tracks. (Yes, I know Airwaves got the bonus track treatment, but this was Badfinger without Pete Ham and Mike Gibbins. I'm sorry, but that's like calling Wings the Beatles) In the meantime, buy this Rhino release while it's still in print.

Greatest misses that shoulda been contenders.......1999-12-06

There are few rags-to-riches-to-rags stories as sad as the Badfinger story. These guys should have had the kind of multi-platinum success in their day that bands such as The Guess Who and Three Dog Night were having; they were certainly as good as the former and WAY better than the latter. But they got caught in the black hole of Apple Records acrimonious demise, taken advantage of by an unscrupulous manager and eventually imploded with the tragic suicide of lead singer and main songwriter Pete Ham in 1975 (followed by bandmate Tom Evans some years later). As they wound down, they recorded three albums for Warner Brothers, two of which saw release. The selections from all three make up the bulk of this compilation and it adds up to a honey of a CD. There's everything here that made Badfinger great, from the plaintive "I Miss You" to the chugging rock of "Just A Chance" and the BEATLES '65 feel of "You're So Fine," plus a whole lot more. It's all infectious, charming stuff, but you can't help thinking, "If only things had been different for them...."

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Power Workout: High NRG Megamix, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Exercise | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003AK7 Release Date: 1996-11-12

Tracks:

1. Power Workout Intro - DJ Ernie
2. Change On Me - Cynthia
3. Point Of No Return - Expose
4. Take Me In Your Arms - Lil Suzy
5. Feels So Good (Show Me Your Love) - Lina Santiago
6. Better Than You - Elan
7. U Got Me Up - Dajae
8. In De Ghetto - Bad Yard Club
9. Esa Nena Linda - Artie The 1 Man Party
10. Love And Happiness - River Ocean (featuring India)
11. Boomin' In Yo Face - Various Artists
12. Make Some Noise - Various Artists
13. The Party Track - Various Artists
14. Tribal Loop '96 - Various Artists
15. Cafon Leche - El Presidente
16. Rumba (Rumba Dubba) - Pirates Of The Caribbean
17. Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) - Crystal Waters
18. My Forbidden Lover - Tapps
19. Spin It - SunBelt
20. Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) - Hazell Dean

Average customer rating: WOW! Heavy Metal Rules Not as good as the 1st one

A Tribute to Judas Priest, Vol. 2: Delivering the Goods Various Artists Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Compilations | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal Tribute to Judas Priest Hell Bent for Metal, Vol. 2: Tribute to Judas Priest Jugulator ASIN: B00004WHAR Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

1. Exciter - Gamma Ray
2. Beyond The Realms Of Death - Blind Guardian
3. Sinner - Devin Townsend
4. Bloodstone - Stratovarius
5. Painkiller - Angra
6. Metal Gods - U.D.O.
7. Dissident Aggressor - Forbidden
8. Desert Plains - Iron Savior
9. Jawbreaker - Rage
10. Screaming For Vengeance - Virgin Steele
11. Victim Of Changes - Gamma Ray
12. Night Crawler - Radakka
13. You've Got Another Thing Comin' - Saxon

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......2002-12-06

I am very surprised by the great quality on this CD. It's not perfect but it's up there and most of them certainly honor Judas Priest. Gamma Ray's versions of "Exciter" and "Victim of Changes" almost rival that of Priest (although Ralf Scheepers should've done vocals on Victim, but oh well). Also good are "Bloodstone" by the excellent Stratovarius, "Beyond the Realms of Death" by Blind Guardian, and "Nightcrawler" by Radakka, which is the best one here in my opinion. The only ones that disappointed me were Angra's version of "Painkiller" and U.D.O.'s god-awful version of "Metal Gods." Otherwise, you've got one of the best tribute albums out there! Now I have to find the first volume...

Heavy Metal Rules.......2001-07-30

Angra's cover of Painkiller is brilliant... Blind Guardian's version of BTOD sounds a bit forced... but it isn't bad at all, Gamma Ray provides the best songs in the Album though...

Not as good as the 1st one.......2001-02-05

There are some great heavy cover songs in this album. However, there's no in your face, blistering covers like in the 1st tribute. This is more of a progessive metal influence. Bands like Blind Guardian and Gamma Ray show their true influences.

Great picks: Blind Guardian's cover of "Beyond the Realms of Death" is just more distorted. It really is just the same version, with more distortion. Also, Gamma Ray's covers of "Exciter" and "Victim Of Changes" really sounds good old-fashioned Priest.

Bad picks: Virgin Steele's cover of "Screaming for Vengeance" is not as distorted as it should be more distorted. And I'm not a big fan of "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" but that's just my opinion.

Enjoy!

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Yellow Pills, Vol. 2: More of the Best of American Pop Various Artists Manufacturer: Big Deal Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yellow Pills, Vol. 4 The Roots of Powerpop Yellow Pills: Prefill Numero 004 The Beat/Kids Are the Same ASIN: B000000IBL Release Date: 1994-07-29

Tracks:

1. A Thing Of The Past - Shoes
2. Nothing At All - 20/20
3. Something's Happened to Catherine - Material Issue
4. Bazooka Joe - Parthenon Huxley
5. A Little Bird Told Me So - Brian Stevens and the Flip
6. Situations - The Sighs
7. Tonight - Jim Basnight
8. Just Kidding - Randell Kirsch
9. Saying Sorry To Myself - The Posies
10. You're Gonna Save Me - The Nicoteens
11. Just A Matter Of Time - Kyle Vincent
12. Sisters - Gladhands
13. Carnival of Souls - Wondermints
14. Redd Kross - Switchblade Sister
15. There's A Lot Of Love In This Room - Bill Lloyd
16. Call Out My Name - Chris Von Sneidern
17. Bovine Connection - Matthew Sweet
18. Empty Boy - Lane Steinberg
19. Head First - The Underground Cartoons
20. Watching The Headlights Burn - 20/20
21. Stop Before We Start - The Rubinoos

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Soul Power: Funky Kingston, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A2H5VU Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Make It Reggae - Shark Wilson and the Basement Heaters
2. Funky Buttercup - The Chosen Few
3. Soul Power - Nicky Thomas
4. Spinning Wheel - Horace Faith
5. Do It - James Brown
6. Sticky Fingers
7. Meditation
8. Get Up, Stand Up - The Chequers
9. Penguin Funk - Cimarons, Mike Dorane
10. Funking Skank - Zap Pow
11. Message - Tinga Stewart
12. Kinky Fly
13. Give Me Some More
14. Medusa, Pts. 1 & 2
15. Express Yourself - Hopeton Lewis
16. It's Your Thing - Alton Ellis
17. (I Can't Get Enough of That) Reggae Stuff - Matumbi
18. Keep Steppin' - Cimarons
19. Change - Greyhound
20. Shaft - The Chosen Few

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