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1. First Single

2. At the Wake

3. One Shot, Two Shots

4. Let's Make This Moment a Crime

5. Even Better Yet

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Melody and the Tyranny EP Velvet Revolver Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Libertad Libertad-Deluxe Edition Libertad Live at the Gorge 05/06 Carry On ASIN: B000QEINVI Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. She Builds Quick Machines
2. Just Sixteen
3. Psycho Killer
4. Making Of Libertad (Video)
5. Do It For The Kids (Live Performance From Houston) (Video)

Album Details

Velvet Revolver is the Union of Two Celebrated and Respected Bands in Rock History - Guns N Roses and Stone Temple Pilots. Their First Album 'contraband' Received Critical Acclaim and Debuted at #1 in the Us (Best Ever Debut for a New Rock Artist in the Soundscan Era). This Enhanced CD EP Includes the First Single 'she Builds Quick Machines', a Cover of the Talking Heads Classic 'psycho Killer', Exclusive Video Content and More.

Average customer rating: back in print? A nice companion to "OK Computer." Save your money Cheaper alternative for the US to obtain some of OK's b-sides... Radiohead's teeth must be pretty pearly.

Airbag/How Am I Driving? [EP] [Limited Edition] Radiohead Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Com Lag (2Plus2IsFive) My Iron Lung EP Knives Out Itch Knives Out, Pt. 2 ASIN: B000006352 Release Date: 2007-04-01

Tracks:

1. Airbag
2. Pearly
3. Meeting In The Aisle
4. A Reminder
5. Polyethylene (Parts 1&2)
6. Melatonin
7. Palo Alto

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Radiohead's American follow-up to OK Computer is essentially a glorified single for "Airbag," the song that also opens the album, with six new tracks appended (including an instrumental). They're mostly cut from the same cloth as the album, but briefer and flinchier--Thom Yorke's voice, gentle and clear as it is, seems like it can barely push past waves of horror into audibility. Once again, they plumb a few Pink Floydian tricks--the tapes of not-quite-clear voices that open "A Reminder," the pacing, descending riff of "Pearly"--and, though none of the new tracks is quite up to the level of OK Computer (they could well be outtakes), they fit together into a short, despairing suite. --Douglas Wolk

Album Description

Back in stock! Limited edition EP from one of the most popular British bands of the decade. Features 'Airbag' pulled from the OK Computer album plus six non-album tracks: 'Pearly', 'Meeting In The Aisle', 'A Reminder', 'Polythelyne (Parts 1 & 2)', 'Melatorin' and 'Palo Alto'. Parlophone.

Album Details

2007 Reissue of the Classic Limited Radiohead Mini-album, Originally Released in 1998.

Customer Reviews:

back in print?.......2007-07-04

One review mentioned paying $70 for this CD. If you are wondering why - this CD must have gone out of print for awhile.
A few years ago this CD could not be found under $30 used.

And it is an essential companion to OK Computer.

A nice companion to "OK Computer.".......2007-04-29

I've always heard from many Radiohead fans about the quality of the B-sides being pretty good, and while I wanted to get a hold of the stuff, most of it was imports so I thought it was a sky high investment, if I were to do it. And I didn't get into Radiohead until a few years after even this compilation. And it's a great compilation, even if a little bit incomplete for some.

I really love OK Computer and was looking forward to the B-side. People who own that album already know the first track, "Airbag," which is Radiohead greatness, and with some excellent Thom Yorke lyrics, guitar effects and playing, and such. It's actually the song that inspired me to buy said album.

As for the B-sides, they aren't as good as that album, but I think it's far above average, even for B-sides. I really liked the instrumental "Meeting in the Aisle," as well as the others. The songs here are actually pretty catchy, particularly in "Palo Alto," the last track on the record. It's back in print after a long time. So no longer is it "limited edition" as Amazon.com lists. And at some places it is sold at a very good price; you can get it for roughly eight bucks at your nearest Best Buy.

Overall, a casual Radiohead fan may not want this, but if you're into the group already, I recommend it. And in comparison to the actual studio albums, I'd actually put it ahead of the last two LP's, as well as of course Pablo Honey (has moments but is scattershot).

Dear Amazon: "OK Computer" is the title of that album, and taking it out of my title makes no sense at all. Also, I apologize for price comparisons, although I'd either be a lot poorer or would own way less music if I never did such a thing.

Save your money.......2007-04-25

Let me just start by saying OK Computer is one of my favorite albums ever. That level of creativity has rarely been approached by anybody. That being said, there is a reason these songs were not included in that album: it's because they're just not really that great. The material on "Airbag" just does not stand up to the OK Computer material.

Airbag, which incidentally happens to be the only track on OK Computer, happens to be the best song on this EP. Most of the others seem disorganized and disoriented... "Pearly" is a clear step down from the track that precedes it. "Polyethylene" is decent, but would still only make an average (at best) song on OK Computer.

If you already have all of Radiohead's material, go ahead and get this. But get the rest of it (with the obvious exception of Pablo Honey) first.

Cheaper alternative for the US to obtain some of OK's b-sides..........2006-10-13

...But where are tracks like "Lull" and "How I Made Millions"? While they are definitely not Radiohead's greatest, I think they should have been included in this collection as well.

Radiohead's teeth must be pretty pearly........2006-03-05

Airbag/How Am I Driving? is very similar to OK Computer, but still dabbles in some Bends-era guitars. The reason why this EP is an essential purchase is this: it contains the song "Pearly" which is definitely one of Radiohead's best tracks, up there with Idioteque and Paranoid Android.

Average customer rating: A More Personal Josh Ritter awesome music

Live at the Record Exchange Ep Josh Ritter Manufacturer: V2 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Girl in the War The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter Golden Age of Radio In the Dark She's Spanish, I'm American ASIN: B000N0WCP8 Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. Peter Killed the Dragon
2. Girl in the War
3. Good Man
4. Bandits
5. Daddy's Little Pumpkin
6. Wolves

Product Description

Josh Ritter's Live EP features six songs recorded in one of CIMS' very own stores - The Record Exchange (in Boise, Idaho). Besides live versions of three album tracks, there are two songs that have never been released as studio versions - "Bandits" (a Ritter original) and a John Prine cover - "Daddy's Little Pumpkin." Also included is a live recording of Peter Killed The Dragon the studio version of this song has only been available online! Therefore, this EP includes a bunch of excellent AND special material.

Customer Reviews:

A More Personal Josh Ritter .......2007-05-31

This album is a tremendous recording that showcases Josh's more personal performance attributes. Buy it!!! For six bucks you definitely won't be let down...

awesome music.......2007-03-19

Josh Ritter is an incredible musician and hearing him play live is a thrill. If you haven't listened to him, you need to. You are missing out.

Average customer rating: Realy good lyrics. The Essence of Hip-Hop - - D-E-S-E-R-V-E-S E-V-E-R-Y S-T-A-R The rhymes absolutely blow my mind on this album. His best album. I seriously mean that. Found My Copy in a used record shop

EMINEM INFINITE (1996) Eminem ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: The Slim Shady LP Devil's Night 8 Mile Encore (Deluxe Edition) The Marshall Mathers LP ASIN: B000N0SYZU

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Infinite represents Eminem the way he was in his younger years: a young man in search of true love as the song « Searchin» fully reveals it. A young man facing a lot of financial problems and trying to feed his family. When you have been yourself through similar difficulties, you will be able to relate to songs like « Its ok ». 313 gives us the taste of a « sweet emcee from the 313 ». « Maxine » also belongs to the well written songs of the album. Marshalls sincerity all over Infinite is so touching. But it seems that it wasnt enough. Despite the huge efforts, he had put into his album, people reproached him to sound like Nas. The public wanted something else, something biting that Eminem gave them with the Slim Shady EP and the Slim Shady LP. Although people wont unanimously agree on Infinite, Id advice any true Eminem fan to check the album if he hasnt done it yet- at least for the great lyrics written by Marshall Mathers.

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Realy good lyrics........2007-06-01

But the production blends in with typical early to mid 90s music as far as beats go. As far as lyrics, i believe Em is on Nas' Illmatic level back then. The only reason i gave this a low rating is becaause D-12 pops up and ruins every track the talk on. D-12 should not be allowed to rap except for Bizarre.

The Essence of Hip-Hop - - D-E-S-E-R-V-E-S E-V-E-R-Y S-T-A-R.......2007-03-28

I'd like to start off my review by saying that i consider Marshall Mathers part of an elite though very select few of pure, conscious l-y-r-c-i-s-t-s. These include Eyedea, Gift of Gab (1/2 of Blackalicious), Jeru tha Damaja, AZ, Big L, Big Pun, Common Sense (in his early days), KRS-One, CL Smooth, Black Thought, all iS mineS, one.be.lo. and also the whole Hieroglyphics empire.

That said, the overall vibe of this album has an undeniable old school quality to it, even though it was released in '96. The beats are infectious and sound fresh even to this day, and eminem actually had something to say. He was hungry, relied on clever wordplay and worthwhile stories that not only reflected his life at the time, but also portrayed every day happenings that he had probably grown accustomed to seeing.

"Maxine" is about how a prostitute will lie & leave you with disease if you're dumb enough to believe she's clean. Some nice production here.

"Never 2 Far" portrays eminems ambitions to make money in the rap industry. The difference between him and other rappers is that he comes correct with clever wordplay and flow, and each verse eases nicely into the chorus, to the point where you don't even realize his technique of merging the two.

"Searchin" continues this idea except this time he's pouring out emotions as well as his lust for a lost love. Again undeniably sick wordplay and flow, with a guest appearance from a friend.

"Infinite", perhaps the strongest track on the album is also one of the sickest instances of pure lyrical destruction that i've ever heard. Not a lyric is wasted throughout, and every line effortlessly connects to the next. ("My rhymin' skills got you climbin' hills, i travel through your mind into your spine like siren drills."). This is hip-hop that actually requires thinking to understand everything he's saying, and when you do it's a real eye opener.

"Open Mic" flosses a sick beat and funny intro, and eminem rips the beat to sh*t. It's a toss up between this and "Infinite" for best track on the album. ("You couldn't flip shit playin' in toilets with a spatula.")

"It's Ok" must be heard to believe. His style is so natural you'd think he was somehow cheating. Again the wordplay is unmatched by today's "standards" of what a hip-hop song should entail.

A inevitable gripe with this album that most heads will notice is Eminems questionable approach to riding the beat. At times he certainly seems off if you listen closely, yet he also seems right on because of the way he flows in and out of the chorus, with an uncanny ear for the smallest nuances of the beat.

Bottom line: it's shocking that few people have heard this album. This was undoubtedly a different side of Eminem, when few people knew about him and his rage hadn't come out yet. If you're a hip-hop head you will probably appreciate this album for what it is, Beats, Rhymes and Storytelling ability.

The rhymes absolutely blow my mind on this album........2007-02-26

A Lot of Eminem fans don't like this album because it's none of that Slim Shady stuff.If you sit down and study this album properly and study what it's about you will like this album. On this CD Eminem talks about his struggles and how he feels he can make it, and tracks like it's okay and Never 2 Far explain that. However Eminem displays some dope skillz on this album with perfect lyrical flow over laidback beats and some hot punchlines to get you hyped up and those skillz are displayed on tracks like Infinite, 313, Tonite and open mic. My favourite tracks on this album are Never 2 Far, which talks about how confident you have to be in order to make it, no matter if you're broke or not it is still possible to be very successful in the future, Searchin is another good tune on the album about how he finally found someone to be in a good relationship with, Backstabber a funny but very lyrical song about a backstabber that eveyone should stay away from, Jealeasy woes is another one talking about how he feels his girlfriend left him because shes jealous of him especially that he spends all his money buying her fancy gifts and she keeps giving them to him acting like she don't like the gifts. So there you go if your an Eminem fan or a fan of real Hip Hop then download this album since it isn't in stores.

His best album. I seriously mean that........2007-02-24

When we turn up a track to hear Eminem "Slim Shady", we hear someone who seem bitter and sometimes outraged. Some of Eminem's songs from the Slim Shady album and on are good but in my opinion he seems to be whining a lot. Wait, wait don't get me wrong he can flow well and he has some good lyrics there is no doubt about that but "Infinite" offers something different. I listen to his tracks on this album and I feel he is being completely real. All this was before his fame and fortune... The introductory track, Infinite, will blow your socks off! His flows on this track are better than anything else I have heard by him and shows off his raw talent. On the song "It's OK" he talks about his struggles with having child, financial problems, issues with family etc. Normally he would complain about all of it and talk about putting his "baby mama in a hatchback and latched it" (Quote from the "Last Hit" from High & Mighty). Instead, he says everything is going to be OK and all right. He knows he will make it through... It is too bad the public passed up this album. In '96 they wanted something different from Eminem and that is when he developed the nemesis "Slim Shady". His character on this album is completely different and in my opinion "real". Characters on 8 Mile actually are real... He has Dj Butterfingers cutting the beats on this album along with the rest of 313. I talk to some Eminem fans and they say they know all of his songs and albums. I ask them about this one and they have no clue what I am talking about. I am telling you, if you are a true fan pick up this album and get it fast because you can't find this in stores... This is going to be a one-of-a-kind album by Eminem and he will never make anything like this again.

Found My Copy in a used record shop.......2007-02-21

I found my copy in a used record shop. I have all of Eminem's albums except this one and I knew I'd never find it again, so I went ahead and bought it. the best songs are Tonite and Jealousy Woes II.

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Almost Famous EP Yung Berg Manufacturer: Epic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Girl Gone Bad Epiphany Because Of You Special Occasion From Nothin' to Somethin' ASIN: B000QFAG1C Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. Sexy Lady
2. Into It
3. Where Do We Go
4. Almost Famous
5. Sexy Lady
6. Painkiller

Average customer rating: PlayCDPlay! Great cd

The Frequency EP Manufacturer: Stolen Transmission ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Good Night, Witness Light King Vs Queen Southern Weather A Different Light Five Score and Seven Years Ago ASIN: B000OLHG3E Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Bad Cops Bad Charities
2. Complement Each Other Like Colors
3. Confines Of Gravity
4. At This Particular Moment In Time
5. Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous
6. Mr. Brightside

Customer Reviews:

PlayCDPlay!.......2007-07-07

It's funny that you say you had a song spelled wrong, because so did I except it was a different song. mine was spelled "Bad Cops Bad Charaties".. anyways, I love this EP! does anyone know where I can get the extra songs Dan mentioned you could download from Stolen Transmission? They must've taken them down.

Great cd.......2007-05-13

Most of the tracks are good, but when I purchased it, I saw the the song compliment each other like colors was spelled incorectly.
Not much of a difference, still a good cd!

Average customer rating: Fluorescent swirl

Fluorescent Grey EP Deerhunter Manufacturer: Kranky ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cryptograms "turn it up faggot" Mirrored Person Pitch Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters ASIN: B000OHZK0O Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Fluorescent Grey
2. Dr Glass
3. Like New
4. Wash Off
5. [CD-Rom Track]

Customer Reviews:

Fluorescent swirl.......2007-07-25

I'm not sure what "ambient punk" is. But whatever it is, Deerhunter are doing a pretty good job with it in the well-named "Fluorescent Grey EP" -- four songs of swirling, fuzzy rock'n'roll, that doesn't so much sweep you off your feet as float you on a current.

It opens with a gentle riff and some thumping drums. But as the music grows in complexity into a gentle spare melody, Bradford Cox begins singing somnolently: "I woke up/in the middle of the night/I called out/I called your name/patiently, patiently..." Halfway through, it erupts into a beautiful storm of swirling guitars and ethereal vocals.

It's echoed in the cycling, undulating pop of "Like New," which ends up being pretty haunting all on its own. But Deerhunter tries out other sounds, like the down-to-earth, indiepop melody of "Dr Glass," and the chiming, roiling punky flavour of the finale, "Wash Off."

They may call themselves ambient punk, but Deerhunter's musical style is pretty hard to put a finger on, and even harder to slap a label on. But whatever it is, it's complex and winning enough to be enjoyable, yet atmospheric enough to be memorable -- it's got an eerie, dark edge that doesn't get all blatant about it.

In this EP, their music is not particularly fast or hard -- it has jagged or punky moments, such as the roaring riffs in the title track, or the blazing bassline in "Wash Off." But most of the time the instruments cycle and fuzz, with some solid drums to set the beat -- and a dense fog of piano, ghostly elusive synth, rippling Hammond, bells, and occasionally an odd sample of forest noises and crickets.

Cox has, no doubt about it, a beautiful voice -- he gets buried in the mix a lot, but his smooth vocals still surface, sounding kind of ripply and distorted at times. The lyrics are actually the main problem, since they tend to be quite repetitive, though also very creepily evocative ("all the captives kissing/the children missing/the corpses rotting/in the cities spotting/the globe...").

"Fluorescent Grey" is a good sampling of what Deerhunter can do, and a good collection of murky, eerie songs in its own right. Definitely something to check out.

Average customer rating: Five star EP (at least for the already obsessive fan, maybe even for others) This is where Radiohead first proves they're a fantastic band. Good - but like many uncommon LP or single, expensive. Best song is Permanent Daylight Better then some of there LP's

My Iron Lung EP Radiohead Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Itch I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings Airbag/How Am I Driving? [EP] [Limited Edition] Pablo Honey Amnesiac ASIN: B000007361 Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

1. My Iron Lung
2. The Trickster
3. Lewis (Mistreated)
4. Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
5. Permanent Daylight
6. Lozenge Of Love
7. You Never Wash Up After Yourself
8. Creep (Acoustic)

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When exactly Radiohead transformed themselves from an average alterna-rock band into an avant-garde juggernaut is difficult to pinpoint, but in terms of recording, they took the great leap forward somewhere around the time of their second album, The Bends. While their debut, Pablo Honey, had a few sharp hooks, there was nothing to predict the avalanche of ideas that made The Bends one of the important albums of the 1990s. This EP (which is actually longer than some bands' full albums) doesn't clarify things a bit. The acoustic version of "Creep" that ends My Iron Lung is a sensitive read, but it doesn't explain the structural leap of the title track, which sounds as if the band had relearned how to play their instruments. Most of the remaining tunes are short, quirky numbers that point up Thom Yorke's penchant for melancholy melodies. Those who treasure the art rock of OK Computer or Kid A may find these plaintive pleas for love and understanding almost too simple. --Rob O'Connor

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OK Computer	The Bends	Kid A
Pablo Honey	Amnesiac	The Astoria London Live

Album Description

The first single from their second album, 1995's 'The Bends'. Eight tracks, 'My Iron Lung', 'The Trickster', 'Lewis (Mistreated)', 'Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong', 'Permanent Daylight', 'Lozenge Of Love', 'You Never Wash Up After Yourself' and an acoustic version of their very first hit, 1993's 'Creep'. Standard jewel case. 1994 release.

Album Details

Exclusive Eight Track EP.

Customer Reviews:

Five star EP (at least for the already obsessive fan, maybe even for others).......2007-06-27

Not sure if this EP has sufficient general appeal, and if you've never heard Radiohead before, I really don't know if this is the best introduction, but I'll stick with the (hopefully safe) assumption that if you're looking at this page, let alone reading this particular review, that you've heard some of Radiohead's music before and are looking into some of their lesser-known recordings. Even if you aren't a well established Radiohead fan, you still might find a lot to love here, as it's one of their more accessible, while still great (even if not quite as iconic or as groundbreaking) works.

My Iron Lung is no lackluster EP, and is perfect for fans of their Bends-era material (the title track was featured in The Bends a few months later, but if you don't want to search for their singles, the other tracks are available here). You may even want to let your non-fan friends hear it, as even though I just said it may not have general appeal (on second thought, I may have been wrong there), it's probably more accessible than the typical Radiohead album, even if not as groundbreaking (not to say that there's no originality here, there's lots of it).

However, even if the Bends isn't your favorite Radiohead album, this is still worth a buy if your budget allows it (the price often fluctuates quite a bit, some of the other reviews may be outdated in complaining about the steep price). Personally, my favorite Radiohead album is Kid A, then OK Computer, then Amnesiac, and then maybe The Bends, and I never even listen to Pablo Honey, a few songs aside. Yet somehow this pre-Bends recording really works, and it's hard to imagine that it was released not too long after Pablo Honey. In my humble opinion it's nearly on par with the quality of their albums. Also, the fact that it's an EP is almost misleading, you get eight songs, and twenty-eight minutes of music.

So let's go straight to the songs, shall we?

1. "My Iron Lung" - Almost exactly the same as the version found on The Bends, though I've heard it's mixed at a slightly different level. If you already own The Bends and have a heard it many a time, this is nothing new, though it still works as a great opener when listening to the EP the whole way through.

2. "Trickster" - Probably my favorite on the EP, this is a really strong second song, and for those who are familiar with their newer material, which should be released officially sometime this year (2007), it is quite similar to their much newer song "Open Pick," the lyrics are also quite interesting. And aside from the song I just mentioned, it's quite unique within their whole catalog.

3. "Lewis Mistreated" - Not a bad song at all, even though perhaps my least favorite on here. It's a bit more like their Pablo Honey material than it is like The Bends stuff.

4. "Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong" - A softer song, though no less (and perhaps more) sinister than those preceding it. Thom Yorke's vocal performance recalls sadder emotions (well the title implies it's about lovesicknesses) and it foreshadows darker things to come for the band.

5. "Permenant Daylight" - A song that sounds darker than it's title may suggest, the vocals are intentionally somewhat obscured, and the signature Radiohead guitar attack is clearly present here.

6. "Lozenge of Love" - Not your typical Radiohead fare but a beautiful song nonetheless, that's quite simple, quite short, but works.

7. "You Never Wash Up After Yourself" - This is another shorter song. The intro reminds me of "Wolf at the Door" (an by extension The Beatles' "Because") . Like the one before it, it's a simpler song, compared to most of Radiohead's output but works well to close off the EP.

8. "Creep (Acoustic)" - Okay so the EP doesn't end at the seventh song, even if I just implied that, but I always see this track more as a bonus track than a closing track, even if it can work as an emotional closer, and ties into the lyrical subtext of the opening track, which is really about how the song "Creep," really kept them going as a band, and sustained them, even though most of the band dislikes the song. Creep diehards will love this song, but many, including myself, think Thom delivered an almost intentionally poor performance out of disgust.

There it is then, don't hesitate to get it if you're a fan and have the necessary funds. However, if you're thinking of purchasing your first Radiohead EP, I'd have to say that unless you really prefer The Bends to both OK Computer and Kid A, you're probably best off purchasing Airbag/How Am I Driving? if your budget allows.

This is where Radiohead first proves they're a fantastic band........2007-04-22

Although Radiohead's monster single, Creep, was tearing up the charts in the early 1990s, the album from which it was taken, PABLO HONEY, was an average album from what appeared to be an average band. Like so many other bands with a couple of hits under their belt, Radiohead could have released a couple more mediocre records in the span of a few years and generally fade from public consciousness. Hootie and the Blowfish and Seven Mary 3 are good examples of this phenomena. I actually wrote Radiohead off and never bothered to listen to any of the followups until about 2001, when I realised there was so much more to Radiohead than just "Creep" (one of my least favorite songs by them, incidentally).

Radiohead, however, had a different career destiny in mind, and pulled it off wonderfully. Rather than continue in the PABLO HONEY vein, Radiohead managed to record a series of phenomenal records not only noted for their musical instinct, but just wonderful, amazing music. Judging from PABLO HONEY, you would have no possible inkling they would go on to record an album of such high calibre like THE BENDS, let alone OK COMPUTER. OK COMPUTER is in a whole other universe in terms of quality, critical acclaim, and rabid fan adulation compared to PABLO HONEY. Radiohead wonderfully reinvented themselves, and have become one of the most consistently interesting, thought provoking bands around these days.

So how do they do it? My personal belief is it all starts right here with this EP released in 1994, MY IRON LUNG. This EP, which is comprised of one track later released on THE BENDS in 1995, six songs recorded during the Bends sessions available nowhere else, and an acoustic rendition of their 1993 hit "Creep", is a remarkable achievement for a band who, at that time, only had the wholly unremarkable PABLO HONEY debut under their belts. In every way, shape, and form, this EP not only outshines the debut but establishes the foundation of the rest of their career. Each song is a vast increase in production skills, overall musicality, and just plain listenability over the debut. This is the first indicator that Radiohead is more than an average, early 1990s band, with only a couple of hits in them.

What really benefits MY IRON LUNG is that it plays like a real album, not just a hodgepodge of outtakes and b-sides. In fact, in sequence and length (8 songs, 28:13 minutes), this could have been released as a main album, or if they so desired, the band could have thrown on a few more tracks to make it a more substantial release.

The six songs not included on THE BENDS could just as easily placed that album. They never sound like mere B-sides. In fact, you could swap any of these songs out, making them interchangeable with the songs that made the cut, and THE BENDS would still be considered one of the best records from the mid 1990s. These songs are fully formed, and many other bands of Radiohead's era would love to have such quality songwriting to their name, and amazingly Radiohead relegates this first class material to EP status. The only real sore spot on the EP is the acoustic version of "Creep", which has a harsh off-key section. Other than that, this is Radiohead's first real evidence that they are not just an average band who managed to score a big hit, but a band of skill, durability, and worthy to be considered among the other legendary bands of rock and roll.

After recording this EP, Radiohead would go on to prove themselves time and time again. While I do believe MY IRON LUNG laid the foundation for the rest of their career, sonically it is most akin to THE BENDS. This EP proved in so many ways that their debut did not that they were versatile, they could write great songs, and they had what it takes to be a first-rate rock and roll band. Naturally, in their musical evolution Radiohead's journey lead them to such radical departures as KID A, AMNESIAC, and HAIL TO THE THIEF, all of which sound little like the music found here. But MY IRON LUNG was the first step in that direction toward the upper echelon of rock.

BOTTOM LINE:: essential listening for any rock fan. While it may be a fairly expensive item to obtain for your music collection, it is worth it, simply because it plays very much like a lost Radiohead album than just an EP filled with odds and ends. While PABLO HONEY may have been their first record with a couple of good songs, MY IRON LUNG was the first indication that Radiohead was here to stay, and a band with far more interesting music than most of the other drek being recorded these days.

(There are different editions of MY IRON LUNG. Some releases split the songs into two singles. Make sure you get the version that has all 8 tracks. Otherwise, you are just wasting your money).

Good - but like many uncommon LP or single, expensive. .......2006-06-12

Some people like the Acoustic version of creep; I have to say I hate it. I heard a rumour, a sort of urban myth, that the guitar crunches on the album version were an attempt to "sabotage the song" (an attempt which backfired) and I have to say the acoustic is probably what Thom would have wanted. Personally I dislike the vocals and it lacks the complexity of other songs.

The Trickster sounds great. While it is extremely catchy and you'll probably love it as soon as you hear it, I have found that it doesn't have the same longevity as other RH songs.
Permanent Daylight is also a beautiful, restrained sort of song and along with the youthful and pop sounding "Lewis (mistreated)" this is a good collection of songs.

HOWEVER I myself did not order this over the internet. With the cost of postage+handling, this just isn't worth it. What I reccomend you do is go to iTunes or Bigpond Music and order this.
A lot of people prefer to have an actual CD and I wouldn't even consider downloading (legally)a RH album over the net, but unless you're a serious collector its not entirely worth the cost.
Consider using the previously mentioned sites.

Best song is Permanent Daylight.......2006-04-26

I like it because it reminds me of that twilight zone episode and it rocks too! It reminds us not to mess (wanted to use a stronger word) up too bad. It must be hard with your head on backwards...More so everything else rocks on this EP from Louis mistreated to well the rest of the songs. Definenent must have in your radiohead collection

Better then some of there LP's.......2005-10-15

This EP is better then pablo honey and kid a. I would not pay the 22.00 retail price though for it but getting it used for like 7.00 is well worth it. Other reviewers have mention that the version of creep on this cd is not so good. I think at the time Thom recorded it, he was so fed up with people asking him to play the song all the time, so he decided to not to care how bad he sounds on it. The only complaint is that the last 2 songs before creep are so short, could'nt the band atleast add a couple of minutes on to them. This cd made me more interested in there b-sides which i think are less fussy then there lp songs. Also if you are still waiting for the next cd to come out this one would kill time nicely.

Average customer rating: buy it. Now. no, im serious, BUY IT!!!! hahah patricia Dont Buy This CD goodness. You won't be able to stop listening to this

Against Me! The Acoustic EP Against Me! Manufacturer: Sabot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Disco Before the Breakdown Reinventing Axl Rose Crime, as Forgiven By Against Me! As the Eternal Cowboy Searching for a Former Clarity ASIN: B00008X5IV Release Date: 2003-03-01

Tracks:

1. Jordan's First Choice
2. Those Anarcho Punks are Mysterious
3. Reinventing Axl Rose (acoustic)
4. We Did it All for Don
5. Pints of Guinness Make You Strong (acoustic)
6. Untitled

Customer Reviews:

buy it. Now. no, im serious, BUY IT!!!!.......2005-10-29

when i first felt the need for some against me!, i downloaded all the songs off of Reinventing Axl Rose. without knowing there were different versions, it turned out i downloaded all these ones (acoustic tracks) in place of the electic versions for these songs. well bassically Reinventing Axl Rose is one of my favorite albums of all, and due almost completely to the acoustic versions i stumbled upon. those tracks are simply fantastic. they're filled with raw pasion and energy, and without them, my musical tastes would have gone starved for something truely honest and fun.

hahah patricia.......2005-10-10

hahahahah...patricia, that's awesome! to each his own. to AM! fans who wanna mellow out, this album is very nice.

Dont Buy This CD.......2005-09-21

I got this cd because the reviews looked great and i wanted a nice acoustic cd to just mellow out to. When i got the cd, i was shocked! The actual music is fine, however the singer is terrible. His voice is extremely raspy, and i cant stand to listen to him. I just thought i'd put my two sense in. I dont know if there this band's regular music is good, but ill say pass on their acoustic stuff.

goodness........2005-07-06

holy wow. wowzers. im amazed.

its so good. soooo good.

so good it made me speechless, which doesnt happen offen.



buy it.

You won't be able to stop listening to this.......2005-05-23

you need to get this beautiful cd, get the lyrics down, and then go sing your passionate heart out at a show. in today's world, few bands have such rockin music and thoughtful lyrics too. i am partial to bands with radical politics, but with this band, it's not just their politics that make them so great, but their energy and love of playing.

Average customer rating: WoW, what can I say great cd AFI is best hands down perfect This is an amazing little piece of punk rock.

All Hallow's EP A.F.I. Manufacturer: Nitro Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Very Proud of Ya Shut Your Mouth & Open Your Eyes Answer That and Stay Fashionable Sing the Sorrow Decemberunderground ASIN: B000028TWG Release Date: 1999-11-03

Tracks:

1. Fall Children
2. Halloween
3. The Boy Who Destroyed The World
4. Totalimmortal

Album Description

Includes the original version of 'Total Immortal', which wasrecently covered by Offspring for the Jim Carey movie 'Me Myself & Irene', along with 'Fall Children', 'Halloween' and 'The Boy Who Destroyed The World'. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Four Tracks Including a Misfits Cover.

Customer Reviews:

WoW, what can I say.......2007-03-11

This EP is by Far one of my favorite albums, even thought it only has 4 songs, thats enough to make this a GREAT album. I love all the songs, but my favorite one is Total Immortal, that song is really good.

great cd.......2007-02-12

i love this cd. i love all the songs on it, especially fall children.

AFI is best hands down.......2006-07-27

afi is my favorite band. this is one of there great EPs. resembles Black Sails in the Sunset, but different. my 2 favorites are Halloween (Misfits cover), and Totalimmortal. great EP.

PS anyone no were i can buy afi's weight of words CD w/ 25 rare b-sides? write a review w/ info please. thanx.
i'm out

perfect.......2006-07-15

when i buy an e.p. i usually expect 1 maybe 2 good songs, a couple boring ones and basically something to snack on while waiting for the full length. and since they are only usually about 5 bucks, you cant go wrong. but all hallows is 12 minutes of the best afi material they ever released. while i guess its alot harder to make a perfect ep than a perfect album, this ep is perfect, every song on here is on my top ten favorite afi songs list. the sound of this album is slightly faster than black sails, but for the most part the style is very similar, except a little darker and creepier, hence all hallows. Alot of people say this sounds just like the misfits, not quite... i see the similarities, maybe fall children does a little. but seriously this is afi not the misfits. the ep starts with a creepy guitar riff that sets the mood immediatly. then it bursts into fall children; catchy, fast and energized. fall children was a fan song, and songs dedicated to fans are always great. then we go into a cover of the misfits halloween, fun song, probably the worst on the ep just because its not afi. The funny thing is that i think its better than the misfits version. The song is followed by spooky noises; it sounds like someone is strumming piano strings when you listen close, but it always makes me think of a haunted house. this goes on for a couple minutes, so it can get tiresome, but its cool, i think its a cool edition to the ep. then we get the boy who destroyed the world, some of the best lyrics afi ever wrote. this one is a little slower than the previous two, but probably better than the last two. last is totalimmortal, possibly afis best song. its the best one on here and one listen will confirm that for you. its fast, catchy, and magnificent. its by no way a cliche song, daveys vocals go all over the place. and he has something of a duet with jade who has a ghostly voice. When this ends, the only thing youll be thinking is "why didnt they write 8 more songs and make this a full length?" because 8 more songs of this calibur while may be immpossible, would make the best best album ever im pretty sure. so basically these are 4 songs that will stay with you forever, go get this, its just as good as any full length.

This is an amazing little piece of punk rock........2006-07-14

Okay, so basically, this EP sounds like a Misfits album, only the songs intelligent and are better written. I'm not saying anything bad about the Misfits. I like The Misfits, but this is just better. The best song on here, in my opinion, has to be 'Fall Children'. I can listen to that one over and over again, and not get bored of it. I also really like their cover of 'Halloween', and 'The Boy Who Destroyed The World'. 'Totalimmortal' is alright, but it gets boring after a while. Overall, this is definately worth the 5 bucks I payed for it. If you're a fan of punk rock, you will really like this CD. If you're a fan of AFI's new stuff, you probably won't like this CD too much.

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