Zooma

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While Jimmy Page and Robert Plant carried on the Zep torch with hit-and-miss projects such as the Firm, the Honeydrippers, Coverdale/Page, and Page/Plant, John Paul Jones got his hands artistically dirty, producing the Butthole Surfers' Independent Worm Saloon, working on film soundtracks, and collaborating with radical punk diva Diamanda Galas. Not surprisingly, several of the tracks on Jones's gutsy first solo album, Zooma, breathe post-punk fire: the pile-driving title track, wrapped in a gurgling sound collage, pummels a JPJ bass riff with a "sick guitar solo" by the Surfers' Paul Leary. Jones reclaims Zeppelin as his own even as he transcends it."Snake Eyes," an eerie blues epic arranged with orchestral strings around Jones's superb organ playing, suggests "When the Levee Breaks" filtered through Igor Stravinsky or Bernard Herrmann; and you can't miss the echoes of "Trampled Under Foot" in the bass figures of "B. Fingers." The instrumental Zooma reinforces Jones's integral role in Zeppelin, his influential and still vital bass playing, and his...well, balls. --James Rotondi

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Zooma

Average customer rating: Led Head Gets Schooled... Not "In Through The Out Door" At last a good post Zep Album The Zep pulse and mind Not the most accessible to classic rock fans - but its not supposed to be!

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Tracks:

1. Zooma
2. Grind
3. The Smile Of Your Shadow
4. Goose
5. Bass 'N' Drums
6. B. Fingers
7. Snake Eyes
8. Nosumi Blues
9. Tidal

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While Jimmy Page and Robert Plant carried on the Zep torch with hit-and-miss projects such as the Firm, the Honeydrippers, Coverdale/Page, and Page/Plant, John Paul Jones got his hands artistically dirty, producing the Butthole Surfers' Independent Worm Saloon, working on film soundtracks, and collaborating with radical punk diva Diamanda Galas. Not surprisingly, several of the tracks on Jones's gutsy first solo album, Zooma, breathe post-punk fire: the pile-driving title track, wrapped in a gurgling sound collage, pummels a JPJ bass riff with a "sick guitar solo" by the Surfers' Paul Leary. Jones reclaims Zeppelin as his own even as he transcends it."Snake Eyes," an eerie blues epic arranged with orchestral strings around Jones's superb organ playing, suggests "When the Levee Breaks" filtered through Igor Stravinsky or Bernard Herrmann; and you can't miss the echoes of "Trampled Under Foot" in the bass figures of "B. Fingers." The instrumental Zooma reinforces Jones's integral role in Zeppelin, his influential and still vital bass playing, and his...well, balls. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

Led Head Gets Schooled..........2007-07-23

Zeppelin is my all-time favorite band. Every album, every song, every note...perfection (although "Darlene" and "Ozone Baby" are a bit thin).

The post-projects by Plant & Page have been extremely hit & miss, but THIS...wow.

From the first seconds of the first track I was rivoted and kept upping the volume. Like a sonic cannon, JPJ comes into the ring swinging haymakers and shattering the deafening silence of all of these years of being behind the scenes with producing.

I admit I was first introduced to this as a DJ at an FM station years back with a promo single, but I was way too into Marilyn Manson, Tool & NIN at the time to hear it with the hungry ears like I have now. Lately only newer Jeff Beck and vintage Miles Davis have been this satisfying to listen to.

Crimson/Levin fans take heed - there's an OLD sheriff in town, and his guns are swift & true.

Play At "11" , anger the neighbors and be baptised by this man's continuing fire.

Not "In Through The Out Door".......2007-01-08

Great studio production. Not artsy fartsy and not a bass soloist venture either. I would have to say it struck me as a combo of Aerosmith and Black Crowes without the vocals. Can't say it sticks in my head calling out to be replayed over and over though.

At last a good post Zep Album.......2006-06-08

2006 and now I fall across Zooma in a sales bin. Up until now I had mistakenly thought JPJ had been the force pulling Zeppelin towards tedium. Now I know better....

For the first time in too long I heard an album that was different and diverse. And with no one telling him what he can't do you get to see what a good bassist he is.

This album is essentially instrumental. It features diverse styles from the simple and obviously titled "Bass 'n' Drums" to complex pieces with all sorts of guitars and other instruments I don't even recognise. My only small niggle with the music is some of the "noisier" tracks sound a little too brash to my ears.

Unlike most of everything from the Page/Plant catalogue which were listen once and forget, this album is not one to forget. JPJ earns a genuine 5 stars.

Mastering of the CD is, by late 1990's standards, very typical, which means by 1990 standards it sucks. Lots of soft limiting. If you have no idea what I'm talking about google "Loudness War" for the Wikipedia entry. We consumers sure are suckers!

Anyway - got to find a copy of Thunderthief now!

The Zep pulse and mind.......2006-03-20

John Paul Jones is the genius behind Led Zep-This CD is good-Thunderthief is better-See him LIVE and he'll blow your head off. Can't wait to hear a new one. In the meantime "I'm angry, angry"

Not the most accessible to classic rock fans - but its not supposed to be!.......2006-01-27

Zooma. **** 1/2.

John Paul Jones - half the titanic rhythm section of Led Zeppelin finally released this solo release in 1999. Its an impressive, sprawling, brutal, heavy and carries on a Zep style vibe much more than Page or Plant have ever come close to.

It is also not accessible to many. Lacking vocals and a huge lead guitar presence some would call it "incomplete" or overly repetitive. It is nothing of the sort. It may seem so, but thats because when you strip away vocals and lead guitars the music doesn't seem to vary as much. This CD is designed to be a musician's record through and through. JPJ is the highlight and that he is.

This record I more view as a clinic being put on by one of the most stealth powerhouses in rock. Being a drummer and musician I love it. The instruments rule here, not some preening singer.

My personal favorites on here are the title track, Grind, Goose, Broken Fingers and Nosumi Blues. They all hark back to a day when rock meant something.

There are nice reprieves though. Smile of Your shadow relent a bit as do the nice freeform of Bass 'n' Drums.

My only minor criticism is the sometimes annoying ambient noise that careens over the top of the music. Its an industrial touch in my view does not work.

Overall, this record blazingly throws down. Its varies between good to downright brilliant.

If you want to understand the half of the rhythm section "rock" of Zeppelin. Look no further than this. This shows just how critical along with Bonham JPJ was to Zep.

But be warned, its an instrumental jauggernaut. Its galaxies removed from Plant solo - Thank God.

Average customer rating: This is a great CD of the best of Italian music

You've Tried All the Rest, Now Try the Best Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Eh, Paisano! 100% Italian-American Classics Capitol Collectors Series: Louis Prima ASIN: B0002KVUY8 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Angelina / Zooma Zooma (Medley) (Live) - Louis Prima
2. That's Amore - Connie Francis
3. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) - Domenico Modugno
4. Arrivederci Roma - Connie Francis
5. O Sole Mio - Luciano Pavarotti
6. Al Di La - Connie Francis
7. A Canzone'e Napule - Giuseppe Di Stefano
8. Ciao Ciao Bambino - Connie Francis
9. Maria, Mari - Luciano Pavarotti
10. Libiamo Ne'Lieti Calici (Brindisi) From 'La Traviata' - Joan Sutherland
11. Love There From 'The Godfather' - The Boston Pops Orchestra
12. Santa Lucia Luntana - Jose Carreras
13. Funiculi, Funicula - Luciano Pavarotti
14. Non Ti Scordar Di Me - Placido Domingo
15. Core 'Ngrato - Giuseppe Di Stefano
16. Non Dimenticar - Mantovani & His Orchestra
17. That's Amore - Rick Costa & The Roman Holiday Ensemble

Customer Reviews:

This is a great CD of the best of Italian music.......2004-08-28

Our Italian family owns just about every Italian CD under the sun. It's funny, this CD title says "You've tried all the rest,now try the best." That's us! Seriously, this really is one of the BEST CDs we ever bought because it features such a wide variety of Italian songs. It has just the right mix of classical, retro and fun Italian music. And the price is right. We highly recommend this CD for great listening pleasure. We played it during a big Italian engagement dinner and our guests loved it. Bellissimo!

Average customer rating:

Zooma Zooma: The Best of Louis Prima Louis Prima Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Jump Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000008JLI Release Date: 1990-05-10

Average customer rating:

Zooma John Paul Jones Manufacturer: Discipline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000197IDC Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Zooma
2. Grind
3. Smile of Your Shadow
4. Goose
5. Bass 'N' Drums
6. B. Fingers
7. Smake Eyes
8. Nosumi Blues
9. Tidal
10. [CD-ROM Track]

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the Led Zeppelin bassist's 1999 solo album packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. 2004.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase. Features a Bonus Track.

Average customer rating:

John Paul Jones 4 Track Promotional Sampler of Album "Zooma" John Paul Jones ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000PSFAV6

Product Description

Track List : Zooma ~~~ Snake Eyes ~~~ B.Fingers ~~~ The smile of your shadow

Average customer rating:

Four Side Letter Manufacturer: Zooma Music Publishing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0006GTGJO

Product Description

1. Velocity & Weakness 2. The Reaching 3. Useless 4. Equifinality (acoustic) 5. Spiral 6. Filter 7. Sad 8. Tolerance 9. Equifinality

Average customer rating:

Zooma Jones , and John Paul Manufacturer: Discipline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LWL3SK

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