Confessions of a Pop Group [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of 1988 album featuring Paul Weller. Tracks include, 'Life At A Top People's Health Farm','How She Threw It All Away', 'Why I Went Missing' and 'Iwasadoledadstoyboy'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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Confessions of a Pop Group [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Average customer rating: One of the best records you've never heard One of the best of the last decade -- yes, that's right I CONFESS! I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!! Look forward to the A-sides Stripped Down Sound

B-Sides and Confessions, Vol. 1 Jeff Black Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tin Lily Birmingham Road East Autumn Grin Regret Over the Wires Make It Through This World ASIN: B00008J2T2 Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. Slip
2. Same Old River
3. Holy Roller
4. Sunday Best
5. To Be With You
6. Gold Heart Locket
7. Cakewalk
8. Bless My Soul
9. Bastard
10. Higher Ground

Product Description

1. Slip
2. Same Old River
3. Holy Roller
4. Sunday Best
5. To Be With You
6. Gold Heart Locket
7. Cakewalk
8. Bless My Soul
9. Bastard
10. Higher Ground


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

One of the best records you've never heard .......2004-09-01

I stumbled upon Jeff Black one day at Borders(sorry, Amazon) and was immediately drawn to a description of Black as a cross between Springsteen and Townes Van Zandt. There's a little Neil Young in there, too, with the terrific closer, Higher Ground. This is an excellent record that is always top-of-mind when selecting rotations for my home CD player.

One of the best of the last decade -- yes, that's right.......2004-04-07

Jeff Black is yet another songwriter whose career was sidetracked by record-company foolishness. After Arista released his superb debut, "Birmingham Road," in 1998 (with help from some of the guys in Wilco), the label dropped him, leaving his followup disc orphaned (it's due for release later this year, finally).

In the meantime, he's released "B-Sides and Confessions Volume One," an intimate, soulful and thoughtful collection of stripped-down music.

As noted, the title is only half right. These are confessions, but they are not B sides. Black is a rarity, a poet who produces quietly compelling sing-alongs that, upon closer reflection, challenge you to think. No wonder artists as diverse as Ellis Paul and Vance Gilbert, who recorded his "What Do I Want" for their latest disc, and country stars Blackhawk, who made his "That's Just About Right"a number one hit, have covered his songs.

But none of them have Black's most appealing asset: his soulful, experienced voice with enough of Tom Waits' grit to establish credibility. That voice and his songs combine to make this a disc that demands you hit "repeat all" on the player when loading.

Black has a knack for choosing just the right instrument to frame his words. His breathy count off and acoustic strumming open "Same Old River," a song that finds Black imagining himself as, variously, an indian, a pirate, slave and an outlaw. "I'd rob a trian bound for glory, baby, if I thought I needed a ride." he sings in outlaw mode.

"Sunday Best," a heartbreakingly beautiful song about loss, opens with Black at the piano. "To Be with You," a mature, honest love song, marries Jody Nardone's piano and Craig Wright's shuffle. "Down in my evening chair, I've got you there to pilot me straight through to show me what it means to be with you," Black sings. "Gold Heart Locket" surprises with a banjo for its backbone (think something out of the Mark Knopfler catalog). And "Bless My Soul" returns to fingerpicking to highlight Black's ruminations.

With "B Sides and Confessions, Volume One," Black has created one of the most affecting -- and best -- singer/songwriter albums of 2003 or any other year in recent memory. It's filled with rare treasures that linger long after the music stops.

If you can, pick up "Honey and Salt" from his website. It features several more stunning songs, including "One Last Day to Live" and the title track.

I CONFESS! I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!.......2003-10-03

This album is simply awesome and is definitely one of my ten 'desert island' records. Jeff's voice is so soulful and naturally amazing and his songwriting is some of the best I've ever heard! 'Sunday Best' still makes me weepy, 'Holy Roller' is so groovy and moody, 'Gold Heart Locket' is such a touching story with a cool quirky sound (love the banjo!), 'To Be With You' is a gorgeous love song so tenderly sung, I could go on and on; there isn't a bad song on this whole album! It flows so well and seamlessly that when it's done I wish there were ten more of Jeff's songs right behind it. Luckily I ordered 'Honey & Salt' from Blue Rose Records in Germany, so there are more superbly executed and well-crafted tunes to put in the player right after B-Sides.
The talent in this town is astounding and Jeff is at the top of the list. If you have the opportunity to see him live, DO IT without hesitation!! The inevitable Tom Waits comparison comes to mind as you see him over the piano with a cocktail and a smoke, telling tales in his deep, soothing voice. Purchase this album with confidence, your money is well invested here.

Look forward to the A-sides.......2003-09-04

Though this is certainly taking the easy road via cliche, I have to say that if Jeff Black's new album is truly comprised of B-sides and Confessions, then I am going to love an album of "A-sides" because this is some of the best songwriting I have heard in years.

"Slip" begins by inadvertently reminding the listener of "All My Loving," not, in any other case, an auspicious beginning. But the triumph of the song is that the listener immediately forgets about the Beatles and instead pays attention to Jeff Black and his Joe Cocker voice. The Cocker comparison lessens on the next song, "Same Old River," while the singing mixes with the guitar to bring out the yearning.

Michael Webb's heavy bass punctuates "Holy Roller" and makes it groove. If your head hasn't been bobbing before now, it will start now. Add that to the visual of "Farrakhan and Jerry Falwell were playing tic tac toe" and you come out with a classic song. Black's voice is similar to Randy Newman here, which fits the irreverent mood. It seems incomplete, as it ends abruptly, but it's still the best song on the album.

"Sunday Best" doesn't really do it for me, but "To Be with You" more than makes up for it, evoking Glen Campbell at his best. Joey Nardone's piano, Craig Wright's brushing drum, and Black's understated guitar all blend into a "traveling" sound that adds another layer, as if he is already on his way.

Banjo surprises pleasantly on "Gold Heart Locket." Black knows how to pick the right instrument for his songs. It makes a sad song more tolerable; it's hard to be down when you're hearing that happy plunking sound. Plaintive piano marks the beginning of "Cakewalk," then the fingers move to the left for a deeper sound and "Bless My Soul's" thrumming guitar reaches down inside you to pull out a little bit of Leonard Cohen. "Bastard" is a weaker "high-concept" tune, but "Higher Ground" ends the album beautifully. Harmonica, bass, drums, and guitar are layered into a true foot-tapper.

I didn't like the ones that featured the piano, coincidentally, but this is a minor complaint because the bulk of Jeff Black's B-sides and Confessions: Volume One leaves the listener feeling as satisfied as after a really good meal.

Stripped Down Sound.......2003-05-12

"B Sides and Confessions" is a very appropriate title for Jeff Black's latest album, for depite being a collection of new material, it has the bare, stripped down feel more often associated with demo recordings. That doesn't mean, however, that it isn't any good. In fact, Black may well be one of the best artists walking the singer-songwriter beat these days. The accoustic sound suits his voice and his style very well.

The highlights on the album include the sweet "To Be With You," the catchy "Gold Heart Lockett," the angry rant "Bastard" and the lengthy closer "Higher Ground." The album is short only an additional catchy hook or two of being in true five star territory. Otherwise, it ranks with Patty Griffin's "1000 Kisses" as one of the best singer-songwriter albums of this past year.

Average customer rating: A Must buy! An absolute masterpiece Half Great,Half Curious Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak ! TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!

Confessions of a Pop Group The Style Council Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Our Favourite Shop Introducing the Style Council Cafe Bleu Stanley Road The Singular Adventures of the Style Council ASIN: B00004WGZL Release Date: 2000-08-21

Tracks:

1. It's A Very Deep Sea
2. The Story Of Someone's Shoe
3. Changing of The Guard
4. The Little Boy In A Castle/A Dove Flew Down From The Elephant
5. The Garden Of Eden
6. Life At The Top Peoples Health Farm
7. Why I Went Missing
8. How She Threw It All Away
9. Iwasadoledadstoyboy
10. Confessions 1, 2, & 3
11. Confessions Of A Pop Group

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of 1988 album featuring Paul Weller. Tracks include, 'Life At A Top People's Health Farm','How She Threw It All Away', 'Why I Went Missing' and 'Iwasadoledadstoyboy'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Version featuring an LP Style Slipcase Cover.

Customer Reviews:

A Must buy!.......2006-03-05

I have been a Paul Weller fan from back in the Jam days and have dabbled in other Paul weller material with some enjoyment. I dedcided to add this CD to my collection and I was not disappointed.

Although this material is nothing like the Jam, songs like "confessions 1,2 & 3" and "how she threw it all away" are excellent. The Haunting lyrics of "it's a very deep sea" forced me to play this song over and over. This song touhed me very deeply indeed as it touches on our despair over the past and how the past effects us very deeply as we dive lower in negative emotions.

Why only four stars? Two weaker songs such as the gardener or eden reduced it's rating for me.

Great job Paul!

An absolute masterpiece.......2004-02-28

After the dismal Cost of Loving, this album completely redeemed TSC in my eyes. My personal track-by-track analysis:
1-Probably one of Weller's most personal songs, and the melodies are sublime.
2-Took me a bit to warm to this one, but the mishmash of music and subject matter are brilliant.
3-Honestly my least favorite, because I don't like Dee C. Lee's voice, but the music again saves the day.
4-Mick Talbot is an instrumental genius. Nuff said.
5-And one again, the music saves the day from Dee's voice.
6-Nice commentary about infidelity.
7-Completely awesome song. This is my favorite off the whole album.
8-I still can't help but dance when this one comes on.
9-Beautiful melody, even Dee's voice doesn't bother me so much.
10-Actually should've not been the album closer, ends things on kind of a depressing note, but that was Weller's state of mind at the time.

Half Great,Half Curious.......2003-08-01

This is not the Style council's most consistant album,
even by their standards.The first half is dominated by catchy
soulful dance tunes like "Iwasadoledadstoyboy","How She Threw
It All Away" and "Life At A Top People's Health Farm".But that
and the epic nine-mintute tital track feature bitter lyrics and
even a toilet flush-it's clear Weller has lost interest.One star
must be omitted for the deadly dull "classical/doo-wop" medley
on the second half's "piano paintings",a clear piece of self-
indulgent drivel.Too bad-this could have been excecuted better.

Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak !.......2003-01-07

Weller's sheer brilliance and talent at fusing classical,jazz,funk, pop, with such finesse is a testament that the late 20th Century did produce some of the finest musical composers and writers, performers of the pop genre ! Listen to the doo-wop teaser at the end that concludes this project; imagine doo-wop in the late 80's! Lyrically speaking, the track The Story Of Someone's Shoe has some erotically charged lyrics about a one night stand. Yet, they are written in such a way that it's sheer poetic and descriptive wit without making it sound like filth! Weller also wrote about the political turmoil(Thatcherism-Reagan era) and various global issues of the time with candor and lyrical vitality ! However, listeners were so captivated by the "grooviness" of the music produced that sometimes the meaning and lyrics of the songs would go over their heads...

Yes, I was very fortunate to pick up an inexpensive used copy of this rare recording!

TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!.......2002-09-24

Every artist/band puts out their absolute best work at some point of career - Elvis Costello - This Years Model, Chaka Khan - Watcha Gonna Do For Me?, MJ - Thriller, Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues, Simply Red - Picture Book, Hendrix - Are You Experienced, U2 - The Unforgettable Fire, E, W & F - Gratitude, Miles Davis - Birth of Cool, Prince - 1999, Depeche Mode - Violator, Bruce - Born in the USA, Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life, Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?, Cheap Trick - Live at Budokkan, Blondie - Parallel Lines. Well you get the picture.

Paul Weller is a genius songwriter/mood maker. And what a singer! This band - The Style Council - was not a fave of mine early on, but when they took hold of my heart when this album was released they never let go. I bought this one in Tokyo when I was touring as a back-up singer in Japan in 1988 & couldn't believe my ears. One song better than the next. And I got excited everytime it began again!! Still do 14 years later!!
Track 1 - Excellent bouncy opener
Track 2 - Pure soul ballad worthy of note - Weller Stellar!!
Track 3 - I could dance all night to this!!
Track 4 - And then dance some more!!
Track 5 - This sould be a singer's standard - actually mine!!
Track 6 - Ditto!!
Track 7 - If this doesn't pull a tear from your eye...
Track 8 - Fascinating lyric.
Track 9 - OK, where is the incredible Dee C. Lee these days? This 'girl' should be a superstar!!
Track 10 - Gorgeously dramatic piano.

Track 11 - Dee C Lee triumphs again on this track. Would love to hear a Cassandra Wilson interpretation of this one.

I miss this band so much. Thank God they once existed. I may never have known that pop music could be so smart, deep & beautiful!! Thank you much, Cappuccino Kid & Gang!!

Average customer rating:

Confessions of a Pop Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000J2353I Release Date: 2006-12-26

Average customer rating:

Confessions Of A Pop Group - 8 Cdv Style Council Manufacturer: Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LWPUU2

Average customer rating: A Must buy! An absolute masterpiece Half Great,Half Curious Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak ! TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!

Confessions of a Pop Group The Style Council Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Our Favourite Shop Introducing the Style Council Cafe Bleu Stanley Road The Singular Adventures of the Style Council ASIN: B00005NS14 Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. It's a Very Deep Sea
2. Story of Someone's Shoe
3. Changing of the Guard
4. Little Boy in a Castle (A) /A Dove Flew Down from the Elephant (B)
5. Garden of Eden: A Three Piece Suite: In the Beginning/The Gardener ...
6. Life at the Top Peoples Health Farm
7. Why I Went Missing
8. How She Threw It All Away
9. Iwasadoledadstoyboy
10. Confessions 1, 2, & 3
11. Confessions of a Pop-Group

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of 1988 album featuring Paul Weller. Tracks include, 'Life At A Top People's Health Farm','How She Threw It All Away', 'Why I Went Missing' and 'Iwasadoledadstoyboy'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Version featuring an LP Style Slipcase Cover.

Customer Reviews:

A Must buy!.......2006-03-05

I have been a Paul Weller fan from back in the Jam days and have dabbled in other Paul weller material with some enjoyment. I dedcided to add this CD to my collection and I was not disappointed.

Although this material is nothing like the Jam, songs like "confessions 1,2 & 3" and "how she threw it all away" are excellent. The Haunting lyrics of "it's a very deep sea" forced me to play this song over and over. This song touhed me very deeply indeed as it touches on our despair over the past and how the past effects us very deeply as we dive lower in negative emotions.

Why only four stars? Two weaker songs such as the gardener or eden reduced it's rating for me.

Great job Paul!

An absolute masterpiece.......2004-02-28

After the dismal Cost of Loving, this album completely redeemed TSC in my eyes. My personal track-by-track analysis:
1-Probably one of Weller's most personal songs, and the melodies are sublime.
2-Took me a bit to warm to this one, but the mishmash of music and subject matter are brilliant.
3-Honestly my least favorite, because I don't like Dee C. Lee's voice, but the music again saves the day.
4-Mick Talbot is an instrumental genius. Nuff said.
5-And one again, the music saves the day from Dee's voice.
6-Nice commentary about infidelity.
7-Completely awesome song. This is my favorite off the whole album.
8-I still can't help but dance when this one comes on.
9-Beautiful melody, even Dee's voice doesn't bother me so much.
10-Actually should've not been the album closer, ends things on kind of a depressing note, but that was Weller's state of mind at the time.

Half Great,Half Curious.......2003-08-01

This is not the Style council's most consistant album,
even by their standards.The first half is dominated by catchy
soulful dance tunes like "Iwasadoledadstoyboy","How She Threw
It All Away" and "Life At A Top People's Health Farm".But that
and the epic nine-mintute tital track feature bitter lyrics and
even a toilet flush-it's clear Weller has lost interest.One star
must be omitted for the deadly dull "classical/doo-wop" medley
on the second half's "piano paintings",a clear piece of self-
indulgent drivel.Too bad-this could have been excecuted better.

Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak !.......2003-01-07

Weller's sheer brilliance and talent at fusing classical,jazz,funk, pop, with such finesse is a testament that the late 20th Century did produce some of the finest musical composers and writers, performers of the pop genre ! Listen to the doo-wop teaser at the end that concludes this project; imagine doo-wop in the late 80's! Lyrically speaking, the track The Story Of Someone's Shoe has some erotically charged lyrics about a one night stand. Yet, they are written in such a way that it's sheer poetic and descriptive wit without making it sound like filth! Weller also wrote about the political turmoil(Thatcherism-Reagan era) and various global issues of the time with candor and lyrical vitality ! However, listeners were so captivated by the "grooviness" of the music produced that sometimes the meaning and lyrics of the songs would go over their heads...

Yes, I was very fortunate to pick up an inexpensive used copy of this rare recording!

TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!.......2002-09-24

Every artist/band puts out their absolute best work at some point of career - Elvis Costello - This Years Model, Chaka Khan - Watcha Gonna Do For Me?, MJ - Thriller, Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues, Simply Red - Picture Book, Hendrix - Are You Experienced, U2 - The Unforgettable Fire, E, W & F - Gratitude, Miles Davis - Birth of Cool, Prince - 1999, Depeche Mode - Violator, Bruce - Born in the USA, Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life, Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?, Cheap Trick - Live at Budokkan, Blondie - Parallel Lines. Well you get the picture.

Paul Weller is a genius songwriter/mood maker. And what a singer! This band - The Style Council - was not a fave of mine early on, but when they took hold of my heart when this album was released they never let go. I bought this one in Tokyo when I was touring as a back-up singer in Japan in 1988 & couldn't believe my ears. One song better than the next. And I got excited everytime it began again!! Still do 14 years later!!
Track 1 - Excellent bouncy opener
Track 2 - Pure soul ballad worthy of note - Weller Stellar!!
Track 3 - I could dance all night to this!!
Track 4 - And then dance some more!!
Track 5 - This sould be a singer's standard - actually mine!!
Track 6 - Ditto!!
Track 7 - If this doesn't pull a tear from your eye...
Track 8 - Fascinating lyric.
Track 9 - OK, where is the incredible Dee C. Lee these days? This 'girl' should be a superstar!!
Track 10 - Gorgeously dramatic piano.

Track 11 - Dee C Lee triumphs again on this track. Would love to hear a Cassandra Wilson interpretation of this one.

I miss this band so much. Thank God they once existed. I may never have known that pop music could be so smart, deep & beautiful!! Thank you much, Cappuccino Kid & Gang!!

Average customer rating:

Café Bleu/Confessions of a Pop Group/Our Favourite Shop The Style Council Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000AKP0L Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

1. Mick's Blessings
2. Whole Point of No Return
3. Me Ship Came In!
4. Blue Caf
5. Paris Match
6. My Ever Changing Moods
7. Dropping Bombs on the White House
8. Gospel
9. Strength of Your Nature
10. You're the Best Thing
11. Here's One That Got Away
12. Headstart for Happiness
13. Council Meetin'

Tracks:

1. It's a Very Deep Sea
2. Story of Someone's Shoe
3. Changing of the Guard
4. Little Boy in a Castle (A)/A Dove Flew Down from the Elephant (B)
5. Garden of Eden: A Three Piece Suite-I) In the Beginning/II) The ...)
6. Life at the Top Peoples Health Farm
7. Why I Went Missing
8. How She Threw It All Away
9. Iwasadoledadstoyboy
10. Confessions 1, 2, & 3
11. Confessions of a Pop-Group

Tracks:

1. Homebreakers
2. All Gone Away
3. Come to Milton Keynes
4. Internationalists
5. Stones Throw Away
6. Stand Up Comics Instructions
7. Boy Who Crid Wolf
8. Man of Great Promise
9. Down in the Seine
10. Lodgers (Or She Was Only a Shopkeeper's Daughter)
11. Luck
12. With Everything to Lose
13. Our Favourite Shop
14. Walls Come Tumbling Down
15. Shout to the Top! [USA Remix]

Album Details

All Albums Packaged in Separate Jewel Cases with Original Artwork.

Average customer rating: A Must buy! An absolute masterpiece Half Great,Half Curious Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak ! TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!

Confessions of a Pop Group The Style Council Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Our Favourite Shop Introducing the Style Council Cafe Bleu Stanley Road The Singular Adventures of the Style Council ASIN: B00000747K Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

1. It's a Very Deep Sea
2. Story of Someone's Shoe
3. Changing of the Guard
4. Little Boy in a Castle (A) /A Dove Flew Down from the Elephant (B)
5. Garden of Eden: A Three Piece Suite: In the Beginning/The Gardener ...
6. Life at the Top Peoples Health Farm
7. Why I Went Missing
8. How She Threw It All Away
9. Iwasadoledadstoyboy
10. Confessions 1, 2, & 3
11. Confessions of a Pop-Group

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of 1988 album featuring Paul Weller. Tracks include, 'Life At A Top People's Health Farm','How She Threw It All Away', 'Why I Went Missing' and 'Iwasadoledadstoyboy'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Newly Remastered Version Available 08/14/2000

Customer Reviews:

A Must buy!.......2006-03-05

I have been a Paul Weller fan from back in the Jam days and have dabbled in other Paul weller material with some enjoyment. I dedcided to add this CD to my collection and I was not disappointed.

Although this material is nothing like the Jam, songs like "confessions 1,2 & 3" and "how she threw it all away" are excellent. The Haunting lyrics of "it's a very deep sea" forced me to play this song over and over. This song touhed me very deeply indeed as it touches on our despair over the past and how the past effects us very deeply as we dive lower in negative emotions.

Why only four stars? Two weaker songs such as the gardener or eden reduced it's rating for me.

Great job Paul!

An absolute masterpiece.......2004-02-28

After the dismal Cost of Loving, this album completely redeemed TSC in my eyes. My personal track-by-track analysis:
1-Probably one of Weller's most personal songs, and the melodies are sublime.
2-Took me a bit to warm to this one, but the mishmash of music and subject matter are brilliant.
3-Honestly my least favorite, because I don't like Dee C. Lee's voice, but the music again saves the day.
4-Mick Talbot is an instrumental genius. Nuff said.
5-And one again, the music saves the day from Dee's voice.
6-Nice commentary about infidelity.
7-Completely awesome song. This is my favorite off the whole album.
8-I still can't help but dance when this one comes on.
9-Beautiful melody, even Dee's voice doesn't bother me so much.
10-Actually should've not been the album closer, ends things on kind of a depressing note, but that was Weller's state of mind at the time.

Half Great,Half Curious.......2003-08-01

This is not the Style council's most consistant album,
even by their standards.The first half is dominated by catchy
soulful dance tunes like "Iwasadoledadstoyboy","How She Threw
It All Away" and "Life At A Top People's Health Farm".But that
and the epic nine-mintute tital track feature bitter lyrics and
even a toilet flush-it's clear Weller has lost interest.One star
must be omitted for the deadly dull "classical/doo-wop" medley
on the second half's "piano paintings",a clear piece of self-
indulgent drivel.Too bad-this could have been excecuted better.

Style Council was Weller's Artistic Peak !.......2003-01-07

Weller's sheer brilliance and talent at fusing classical,jazz,funk, pop, with such finesse is a testament that the late 20th Century did produce some of the finest musical composers and writers, performers of the pop genre ! Listen to the doo-wop teaser at the end that concludes this project; imagine doo-wop in the late 80's! Lyrically speaking, the track The Story Of Someone's Shoe has some erotically charged lyrics about a one night stand. Yet, they are written in such a way that it's sheer poetic and descriptive wit without making it sound like filth! Weller also wrote about the political turmoil(Thatcherism-Reagan era) and various global issues of the time with candor and lyrical vitality ! However, listeners were so captivated by the "grooviness" of the music produced that sometimes the meaning and lyrics of the songs would go over their heads...

Yes, I was very fortunate to pick up an inexpensive used copy of this rare recording!

TAKING THIS TO HEAVEN!.......2002-09-24

Every artist/band puts out their absolute best work at some point of career - Elvis Costello - This Years Model, Chaka Khan - Watcha Gonna Do For Me?, MJ - Thriller, Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues, Simply Red - Picture Book, Hendrix - Are You Experienced, U2 - The Unforgettable Fire, E, W & F - Gratitude, Miles Davis - Birth of Cool, Prince - 1999, Depeche Mode - Violator, Bruce - Born in the USA, Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life, Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?, Cheap Trick - Live at Budokkan, Blondie - Parallel Lines. Well you get the picture.

Paul Weller is a genius songwriter/mood maker. And what a singer! This band - The Style Council - was not a fave of mine early on, but when they took hold of my heart when this album was released they never let go. I bought this one in Tokyo when I was touring as a back-up singer in Japan in 1988 & couldn't believe my ears. One song better than the next. And I got excited everytime it began again!! Still do 14 years later!!
Track 1 - Excellent bouncy opener
Track 2 - Pure soul ballad worthy of note - Weller Stellar!!
Track 3 - I could dance all night to this!!
Track 4 - And then dance some more!!
Track 5 - This sould be a singer's standard - actually mine!!
Track 6 - Ditto!!
Track 7 - If this doesn't pull a tear from your eye...
Track 8 - Fascinating lyric.
Track 9 - OK, where is the incredible Dee C. Lee these days? This 'girl' should be a superstar!!
Track 10 - Gorgeously dramatic piano.

Track 11 - Dee C Lee triumphs again on this track. Would love to hear a Cassandra Wilson interpretation of this one.

I miss this band so much. Thank God they once existed. I may never have known that pop music could be so smart, deep & beautiful!! Thank you much, Cappuccino Kid & Gang!!

Average customer rating: It's me. Oh MY God, Manzie is so FINE....... Hot HOt HOT & MORE hOt Out Standing 2 Below Zero presents Confessions of a Hustler

Confessions of a Hustler the CD/Movie 2 Below Zero Manufacturer: Gl-Ground Level Label Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004WKAJ Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Pimp 4 Life - featuring DUI
3. All Over But The Crying - featuring Dark Side Ryders
4. Flossin Season
5. Mahal Kita
6. Don't Cry
7. Galaxy Glen (interlude)
8. Back 2 Vegas
9. Paper Chaser - featuring The V.O.G.s'
10. Let it Flow - Appearance by JJ Fad
11. Confessions
12. Never Trust a Hoe
13. The Interview (interlude)
14. U Da Blame - featuring DUI
15. Angel
16. Wo Deah
17. What Happened
18. Interlude
19. Came 2 Party
20. Raw Talent
21. Bonus Track
22. Outro

Album Description

Ghetto Classic Records & Films and 2 Below Zero bring to you the HOTTEST CD/Movie package to hit the streets EVER!!! .This package includes a Banging 22 track CD filled with the tightest flows to lace your ear drums in a long time. And as if that's not enough, the CD comes with Confessions of a Hustler the Movie FREE.... Starring some of todays hottest celebrities like: Brian Hooks (3 Strikes), Big Lez, JJ Fad, John London & The House Party, Galaxy Glen, and many more. Check it today

Customer Reviews:

It's me........2001-03-18

coming from a person who loves to see movies this is one movie and soundtrack everyone must cop the cd is my all time fav.I love the song pimp for life it gives you an out look on what most girls want in a guy not saying all girls wanna be pimped just saying that anyone can take this message any way they want to and gain from that in a good way. the movie also shows how you can obtain alot of things in life. and for all you people rateing on the movie don't forget to peep out S.B.like wow he is cute. and I will marry that cat one day ha!ha! I wish but overall good movie and cd I got that. Good bye. love always a true fan.(I'll stay true) bye.

Oh MY God, Manzie is so FINE..............2001-03-02

This movie and CD was so perfect, I mean my God just to see Manzie grace the screen was worth any price. But then to take him with me in the form of a CD in my car and CD-Man, it sent chills up my spine. I want to marry Manzie so bad, 2 Below Zero ROCKS, they are my new favorit group. P.S. Manzie will you Marry me. LOVE Ashley

Hot HOt HOT & MORE hOt.......2001-03-02

I Love this cd, This is the HOTTEST s#i* to ever bump my car. And the Movie is a work of art.

Out Standing.......2001-02-19

WOW! this package is one of the most exciting movie CD product on the market. I've seen a lot of indi films and I've heard a lot of indi CD's but this is one of the best of them. These guys have really put it down. The CD is a great production and it compliments the movie. 2 below zero, is an upcoming group that I will follow and see what's instore for the next release

2 Below Zero presents Confessions of a Hustler.......2000-11-07

This CD is so hot, I guess it takes some playas from the unda-ground to make good music these days.... 5 stars fo-sure. I recomend this CD to any body whos ready for the next level in hip hop.

Average customer rating:

Confessions of a Pop Group Style Council Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A2PK2G Release Date: 2000-12-08

Average customer rating:

Confessions of a Pop Group Style Council ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000254EBY Release Date: 2004-02-17

Album Description

Digitally remastered budget price reissue of 1988 album featuring Paul Weller. Features 11 tracks & 12-page booklet with extensive liner notes & photos. Polydor/Spectrum. 2004.

Rap Music:

1. David Ackles
2. DFA Compilation #1
3. Dils Dils Dils
4. Doc at the Radar Station [Import]
5. Drum Nation, Vol. 1
6. Einsjager & Siebenjager [Extra tracks]
7. End of Silence [Import]
8. Es Ist Juli [Enhanced] [Import]
9. Essentials [Original recording remastered]
10. Fear Not the Obvious

Rap Music

rap music

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