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Average customer rating: Beautiful Harmony, Catchy Lyrics Okay Wow Great debut Chick with rockabilly

Stand Still, Look Pretty The Wreckers , Michelle Branch , and Jessica Harp Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Taking The Long Way Enjoy The Ride The Road to Here Taylor Swift Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing ASIN: B0009F43V8 Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Leave The Pieces
2. Way Back Home
3. The Good Kind
4. Tennessee
5. My, Oh My
6. Stand Still, Look Pretty
7. Cigarettes
8. Hard To Love You
9. Lay Me Down
10. One More Girl
11. Rain
12. Only Crazy People

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The Wreckers are Grammy-winning songstress Michelle Branch and friend/journeywoman Nashville singer-songwriter Jessica Harp, a team whose solid craftsmanship and soaring, airtight harmonies often lift their hook-smart contemporary country stylings above what's too often mere fizzy, pop-crossover formula. They may have entered the public consciousness via the wide exposure of "Good Kind" on the primetime soap opera One Tree Hill, but the bracing, back-porch charms of the single "Leave the Pieces" should find them a following well beyond that series' teen audience. The reflective title track, gritty folk charms of "Tennessee" and giddy crowd-pleaser "My, Oh My" are suffused with a lyrical maturity that's the perfect counterpoint to the duo's sturdy musical constructs. Solid songs all, delivered with a muscular vocal conviction that does considerably more than merely sell them. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The Wreckers are about creation, not destruction. Bringing together two young, fearless female singersongwriter-acoustic guitarists—Grammy®-winning, platinum-selling Michelle Branch and collaborator Jessica Harp—The Wreckers' debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty, blends Branch's pop-rock sensibility with Harp's country-folk style. Edgy yet rootsy, on Stand Still, Look Pretty, The Wreckers have a ball.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Harmony, Catchy Lyrics.......2007-07-26

This is one of my absolute favorite CD's. Most of the songs have a great beat and the slow ones make you want to sing along. Has a bit of a bluegrass sound and the harmony of the voices remind me of Big and Rich. This is a great CD if you're heartbroken (a lot of songs of leaving, being alone, etc). I highly recommend this CD.

Okay.......2007-07-09

As many of you probably have, I listened to this album because it had Michelle Branch in it. I have to say that the vocals with Jessica Harp are fantastic and the sound of the songs are nice, but most of the songs aren't that great. Leave the Pieces is a nice song, but not that great. The only ones I enjoyed are Lay Me Down, Rain, The Good Kind, and Tenessee. The rest is mediocre. My, Oh My for instance is just plain boring. Rain is a great song, which sounds exactly as if it came off Hotel Paper, and isn't country at all. Lay Me Down isn't a truly great song, but I really enjoyed it. The Good Kind is a nice sounding song, and the melody reminds me of Breathe. Tenessee is a really good song.
I hope this review was helpful.

Wow.......2007-05-28

I love that Michelle Branch can be successful with mainstream and well as country music. She has such a transitional voice and is well suited for both genres. This CD is amazing!

Great debut.......2007-05-23

Overall, I really liked this album. Some of the songs were surprisingly short and sounded the same, but all in all this is a great start for the Wreckers.

Chick with rockabilly.......2007-05-22

Good album that is as easy on the ears. A good blend of country rock

Average customer rating: Beautifully poetic album that harnesses a spiritual energy A Complete Effort From Start to Finish Jagged Little Pill One of my best loved albums ever A Timeless Journey of the Soul

Jagged Little Pill Alanis Morissette Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Icons | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie Pieces of You The Collection Under Rug Swept So-Called Chaos ASIN: B000002MY3 Release Date: 1995-06-13

Tracks:

1. All I Really Want
2. You Oughta Know
3. Perfect
4. Hand In My Pocket
5. Right Through You
6. Forgiven
7. You Learn
8. Head Over Feet
9. Mary Jane
10. Ironic
11. Not The Doctor
12. Wake Up
13. You Oughta Know (Alternate Take)

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Her intensely personal lyrics grabbed the headlines, but the bravest departure here is the way Morissette's unique vocals stand naked in the mix--a technique that drives home the painful honesty of tracks like "Right Through You," "Forgiven," and "All I Really Want." Sheryl Crow or an earthier Tori Amos are fair analogies, but Morissette is a genuine original with a rare ability to make listeners care, think, and question. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully poetic album that harnesses a spiritual energy .......2007-07-08

Alanis doesn't hold anything back with this immaculate emotional outpouring. As her engaging voice pulls you in, you almost get the feeling you're rummaging through her personal diary. She exposes herself with such a sense of raw vulnerability and unbridled emotion. Her insightful lyrics really show an enormous amount of character. Alanis is a beautiful person inside and out.
Okay, I've established my infatuation with this rock goddess, now back to her CD. It opens up with the catchy All I Really Want. As the rhythmic guitar and drums guide each verse, she asks questions and expresses herself with some random statements that all seem to come together.
Track two was her first release, You Oughtta Know. This is a powerful song in which the listener can vividly feel the anguish in her words. The lyrics are laced with not only pain, but also rage, sarcasm, and jealousy. It makes you wonder how far she went for revenge, the stupid ex-boyfriend undoubtedly was looking behind his back for months afterward.
Then there is a mellow tune called Perfect. She sings about some parents that have unreasonable expectations for their child.
A somber, bluesy sound comes next in Hand in my Pocket. Miss Morissette skillfully adds to this melodic piece with her harmonica. With her words she expresses a very humble, down-to-earth persona that I really admire.
Then comes a great song about female empowerment called Right Through You. She boldly states that she sees through the games and won't be disrespected.
The remainder of Jagged Little Pill is all super, with the songs Head Over Feet and Ironic highlighting this second half.
Overall, this is a landmark album that features basic and inseperable elements of love and pain, fear and strength, and truth and happiness. It's worth owning if you're a fan of music, poetry, or even the power of the human spirit.

A Complete Effort From Start to Finish.......2007-06-30

When i first heard Alanis Morissette, it was in 1995 when "You Oughta Know" played on the radio. My first reaction to Morissette and "You Oughta Know" was not positive - it was "what is this, why is this woman so angry, and what is this chip on her shoulder?" Most of the "bubble gum" and synth-pop of the 1980s was beginning to fade, yet Morissette's anger just seemed too raw for me to absorb at the time. However as the subsequent singles ("Ironic", "Head Over Feet", "Hand in my Pocket") from Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" album were released, I soon began to see more than an angry young woman. This got me curious enough - especially when the Grammy for Album of the Year was awarded to Morissette for "Jagged Little Pill". Once I acquired this album, I was blown away. There was so much more to this album than just an angry woman. After listening to the album many times, I even came around to discovering an appreciation to "You Oughta Know". No doubt that this album backed up a lot of the praise and sales that it racked up.

Many may be turned off by Morissette's raspy and screeching voice. However, Morissette demonstrates she has great vocal range - especially on "Jagged Little Pill". Barry Gibb built his falsetto into his own personal trademark and an integral part of his vocals. In a way, Morissette has established a trademark with her raspy and screechy voice. But as you listen to the voice, it is folded into her music at the appropriate times - making it very effective. Morissette's contributions focus around vocals, but she also contributes some harmonica.

A lot of credit for this album should go to Morissette's producer and collaborator, Glen Ballard. Ballard, does a great job at co-writing the music for the songs - providing a good mix of electric and acoustic guitars (which Ballard plays along with keyboards on several tracks). It is also clear that Ballard does a very effective job as a producer and gets the most out of Morissette on each of these tracks.

It is best looking at this track by track.

"All I Really Want": This song gives us an introduction to Morissette, the trademark screeching, her terrific vocal ranges, and some terrific electric guitar. We hear the anger in the lyrics - "I like to reel it in and then spit it out; I'm frustrated by your apathy", yet the lyrics "And all I really want is some patience; A way to calm the angry voice" indicate Morissette may want to calm it down a bit.

"You Oughta Know": Now I look at this song with sheer genius. The song deals with Morissette's angry reaction of being jilted by her lover. While the song starts with Morissette taking the high road, it launches into a scathing attack on her former lover. Terrific guitar and bass work by Dave Navarro and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers respectively really add to the effect, but ultimately it will be Morissette's outstanding vocal range that will bring this song to life.

"Perfect": This is another song where Morissette's vocal range really helps bring the song to life. The acoustic guitar start translated into the harder electric guitar is brilliant. Morissette plays the role of a strong mother putting pressure on her child for perfection.

"Hand in My Pocket": Morissette doesn't demonstrate the anger that is seen on the previous tracks. We hear some of her harmonica on a song in which Morissette confesses some of the hypocrisies that are going on in here life. (i.e. "I feel drunk but I'm sober")

"Right Through You": Great track and hear is where Morissette's trademark raspy voice comes along at the right times on the song. There is also some terrific electric guitar on this song that deals with a woman "seeing right through" a man.

"Forgiven": This may be the one controversial track on the album as we hear Alanis questioning her Catholic upbringing on this song. More outstanding trademark vocals by Morissette.

"You Learn": This is the most pop-friendly track as it deals with learning painful lessons in life.

"Head Over Feet": This is probably the "softest" track on the collection. It deals with being smitten in love - a nice contrast to a lot of the anger Morissette shows on the other tracks.

"Mary Jane": This is a narrative that Morissette tells about someone called "Mary Jane". Morissette's vocal range might be the strongest on this track. This proves Morissette's voice doesn't need to be raspy or screeching to work.

"Ironic": Also a pop-friendly song. Morissette sings about the ironies in life. Here we hear Morissette's trademark voice can work in the pop setting.

"Not the Doctor": Might be the strongest track on the collection. The song deals with Alanis' frustrations at being the strong woman in a relationship and not wanting her man to depend on her. Again more trademark vocals and the right mix of acoustic and electric guitars.

"Wake Up": This is probably the second strongest track on the collection. The song has the best overall instrumentation on the album. It is the perfect "wrap up" to the collection as it as "finale"-like qualities. Same message as on most of the other tracks - terrific trademark Morissette vocals.

There is also an alternate version of "You Oughta Know" that has a heavier bass influence, but still sounds very similar to the original. About a minute following that track is a terrific a cappella by Morissette called "Your House". Morissette does very well carrying out an a cappella.

The liner notes include all of the lyrics (except for the bonus "Your House"). This album truly has cemented its place in music history and has probably put Morissette on the road to the Hall of Fame. There is not one weak track on this collection. This is one outstanding musical work - very highly recommended.

Jagged Little Pill.......2007-06-27

I did not have any problems with my order. It was delivered within reasonable time and in excellent condition! This has always been my favorite album. Thanks!

One of my best loved albums ever.......2007-02-23

i bought this cd when i was still in highschool. listened to it religously. learned all the words to every single song on the entire album and all that.
but really for a girl growing up, she was inspiring and i love her true to heart lyrics.
its not pop like the spice girls who were also out around that time.
a decade later i find myself listening to it again with all of the same feelings and love for her music and for specifically this album and the way its brilliantly put together.

A Timeless Journey of the Soul.......2006-12-31

Ten years ago, as 1996 was coming to a close, Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill had become the best-selling album of the year, spending 10 of the 12 months of 1996 in Billboard's Top 5 with 10 weeks spent at #1(not to mention first going to #1 in October of 1995 as the album started it's massive selling streak in July of that year)and having created what became the quintessential soundtrack to life. I think the primary reason Jagged Little Pill drew such a large appeal was because every human emotion was explored on the album. Sure, Morissette shows her anger in the now-classic anthem, "You Oughta Know," in which she belts a penetrating attack on the man who dumped her for another woman. But the album's second single, "Hand in my Pocket," showed a softer Alanis in tune with a cosmic vibe as she sang, "What it all comes down to my friends, is that everything is just fine, fine, fine." Morissette's openness to be herself became us ten and eleven years ago, and still applies even to this day. Listeners understood both the fears and inspirations and the need to seek peace and comfort in the opening track, "All I Really Want," the acceptance of difficulties in life from "You Learn," the bitterness in "Right Through You," the questioning of religion in "Forgiven," the strive to be impressive in "Perfect," the bliss of falling in love with "Head Over Feet," the logic of consequential outcomes in "Ironic," the freedom from not being the enabler in "Not the Doctor," and so on and so forth. Morissette and producer Glen Ballard gave the world a timeless gem as they made music history. Looking ahead to five years from now, and then ten, fifteen, twenty, Jagged Little Pill will always make first timers feel cathartic again, while inspiring new generations to rebel as they wallow in self-analysis.

Average customer rating: Better than what I first thought Perfect for the Road Awesomeness the perfect follow up,hope there'll be a fourth... Another Great Soundtrack

The Road Mix: Music From The Television Series One Tree Hill, Vol. 3 Original TV Soundtrack Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: One Tree Hill - Music from the Television Series, Vol. 2: Friends with Benefit One Tree Hill One Tree Hill - The Complete Third Season The Tracks of The Hills ASIN: B000NO1XM2 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Don't Wait - Dashboard Confessional
2. Stay Away - The Honorary Title
3. Naive - Kooks
4. The Funeral - Band Of Horses
5. Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
6. You'll Ask For Me - Tyler Hilton
7. I Gotcha - Lupe Fiasco
8. Good Vibrations - Gym Class Heroes
9. Lay Me Down - The Wreckers
10. Soon Enough - The Constantines
11. He Lays In The Reins - Calexico
12. Tell Me What It Takes - Lucero
13. Just Be Simple - Songs:Ohia
14. World Spins Madly On - The Weepies
15. Non-Believer - La Rocca
16. Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns - Mother Love Bone

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Key to the success of this prime-time teen soap opera has been a mix of contemporary rock and pop that musically embroiders the show's increasingly complex mix of hope, fear, and youthful angst with often melodramatic flair. This third volume of songs from the successful series continues in that tradition while, as the title suggests, exploring a little wider artistic range. "Don't Wait" by Dashboard Confessional and the Honorary Title's "Stay Away" immediately anchor the set with a familiar tone of urgency, while star Tyler Hilton offers up another expected sensitive acoustic ballad in "You'll Ask for Me." But elsewhere, the collection admirably pushes the envelope via such tasty, eclectic morsels as the infectious pop of the Kooks' "Naïve," Gym Class Heroes turning "Good Vibrations" into a stripped-down shuffle, and the effusive hip-hop-pop of Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha." But it's still a collection centered largely on the contemplative, indie spirit embodied by the Wreckers' gorgeous "Lay Me Down," Lucero's emotive dirge "Tell Me What It Takes," and the Constantines' similarly focused "Soon Enough." --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

For the first time in television history, a mixtape heard in an episode will become a soundtrack album. Containing hits from artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Dashboard Confessional and The Wreckers, The Road Trip is another innovative musical breakthrough for a series that continues to be an indie showcase.

Customer Reviews:

Better than what I first thought.......2007-07-20

There are some pretty awesome songs on here but alot of them sound very similar. I'd only buy it if you're an avid fan of One Tree Hill

Perfect for the Road.......2007-06-14

I loved this disk from the first time I listened to it, but I had to know if it worked out on the road. I took a road trip from southern Kansas up to the NE part of the state playing this cd, and I fell in love all over again. Anybody who's gone thru Kansas knows what the landscape looks like, and it made the perfect backdrop to the music.
Hands down La Rocca's "Non-Believer," The Weepies "World Spins Madly On," and Band of Horses' "Funeral" are the best tracks on the album. Those songs alone are worth buying the cd for.

Awesomeness.......2007-06-10

It's a great CD! There's not a song I don't like. Tyler's new song is a must be hit. The Weepies are always a good addition.

That's what I like about the OTH soundtracks. They're not filled with "what's now" hot in the music scene, but rather songs that can be listened to over and over, because you're not going to always hear them on the radio.

the perfect follow up,hope there'll be a fourth..........2007-04-12

I admit,I love the show,but overall,it music and of couse it soundtracks,but I must say that some of the choices made for the track selection are a little too easy:
Don't wait : way to obvious choice but great though.The perfect song to start the CD with. 4,5/5
stay away : not the best from the band,but after listening to it several times you get used to it. 4/5
naive : good choice,siuts very well with the show itself,but not so good song. 3/5
the funeral : one of the highlight from the CD,great choice!....5/5
heartbeats : just the same as naive,but a good song. 3.5/5
you'll ask me : not his best by far and I must say that I get a little tired of him.
i gotcha : not the usual OTH tune but really great choice,second highlight. 5/5
good vibrations : way too much Citizen Cope vibes for me,but an OK song. 4/5
lay me down : third highlight,love the band and Michelle Branch. 5/5
soon enough : beautiful song but unnoticed,too bad. 3/5
he lays in the rein : fourth highlight,such a beautiful and lyrical song. 5/5
tell me what it takes : the same as soon enough,plus the song's not so good as for the band which is supposed to be one of Luca's favorite...2.5/5
just be simple : could have been a highlight but way too obvious and passe choice. 4.5/5
world spins madly on : love the band ad the song,fifth highlight. 5/5
non-believer : the perfect choice which was to be made.the sound from the great episode,song to live and die by,reminds me so much of Peyton. The sixth and last but not least highligh fom the CD. 5/5
chloe dancer/crowns of thorns : not my favorite at all but Jason Shwartzman made such a moving speech telling us why he chose the song that we have to at least like it. 3.5/5
If you love the show and the previous soundtrack just buy it,if not,buy it cause you'll find something you love on it.

Another Great Soundtrack.......2007-04-05

One Tree Hill has really done it again. If you are a fan of the first two soundtracks, you will undoubtedly love this one. The show does a tremendous job of using music to help tell a story, and this soundtrack features the perfect sampling of songs from several of the pivotal scenes this season. I love that OTH offers a showcase for a lot of up-and-coming artists, so for those looking for something a little different than what's out on mainstream radio, I highly recommend this CD.

Average customer rating: AMAZING! Best album I own MIND BLOWING!! AMAZING One Tree Hill Rocks

One Tree Hill - Music from the Television Series, Vol. 2: Friends with Benefit Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: One Tree Hill The Road Mix: Music From The Television Series One Tree Hill, Vol. 3 One Tree Hill - The Complete Third Season One Tree Hill - The Complete Second Season One Tree Hill - The Complete First Season ASIN: B000CS463M Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

1. Feeling A Moment - Feeder
2. The Mixed Tape - Jack's Mannequin
3. Be Yourself - Audioslave
4. Always Love - Nada Surf
5. Jealous Guy - Gavin DeGraw
6. Son's Gonna Rise - Citizen Cope
7. Middle of Nowhere - Hot Hot Heat
8. Missing You - Tyler Hilton
9. Light Years Away - Mozella
10. Please Please Please - Shout Out Louds
11. I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea... - Fall Out Boy
12. 23 - Jimmy Eat World
13. Halo - Haley James Scott
14. Coffee & Cigarettes - Michelle Featherstone
15. For Blue Skies - Strays Don't Sleep

Album Description

For the first time in television history, a storyline on a TV series will result in a soundtrack album. After inhabitants of Tree Hill are stricken by cancer, their friends and neighbors stage a concert and create a modern-rock compilation album to raise money to fight the disease. That album, on the show and in real life, is One Tree Hill, Vol.2-and a substantial portion of its proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Association.

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING!.......2007-03-02

First of all, I LOVE this show!!! I just got my CD in the mail...and i've already listened to the whole thing! I LOVE it!!!

Best album I own.......2007-02-15

This is an amazing CD. Not only does it benefit breast cancer research (don't copy and give this out, buy everyone their own copy so it contributes!) but I listen to it all the time. This is absolutely the best album in my collection of CDs! The tracks cover every mood and are a real pick me up of great artists. I have gone out and bought a lot of the artist's full CDs because of their great songs on this CD.

MIND BLOWING!!.......2007-01-19

If I could I would give it 6 stars. Excellent, excellent compilation, hardly a track not worth mentioning. A must have album, even if you're not a fan of the show.

AMAZING.......2007-01-05

I really liked volume 2 - the music was just as good as it was on telly.

One Tree Hill Rocks.......2007-01-03

Love the music!!! Usually not my style, however this is a CD my three girls and I can all enjoy!!

Average customer rating: Kill Bill original soundtrack vol 1 Soundtrack that is listenable You must have this... Great Soundtrack Fabulous music

Kill Bill: Volume 1 Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kill Bill: Volume 2 Pulp Fiction: Music From The Motion Picture Kill Bill, Volume 2 Kill Bill, Volume 1 Reservoir Dogs: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0000C9V3T Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Nancy Sinatra
2. That Certain Female - Charlie Feathers
3. The Grand Duel - (Parte Prima) - Luis Enrique Bacalov
4. Twisted Nerve - Bernard Herrmann
5. Queen of the Crime Council - Julie Dreyfus
6. Ode to Oren Ishii - RZA
7. Run Fay Fun - Isaac Hayes
8. Green Hornet - Al Hirt
9. Battle Without Honor or Humanity - Tomoyasu Hotei
10. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Santa Esmeralda
11. Woo Hoo - 5.6.7.8's
12. Crane-White Lightning - RZA
13. The Flower of Carnage - Meiko Kaji
14. The Lonely Shepherd - Zamfir
15. You're My Wicked Life - David Carradine
16. Ironside - Quincy Jones
17. Super 16 - NEU!
18. Yakuza Oren 1 - RZA
19. Banister Fight - RZA
20. Flip Sting
21. Sword Swings
22. Axe Throws

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Fashion be damned: Pop culture is just one big Hometown Buffet for writer-director Quentin Tarantino. Nowhere has that sensibility been more apparent than on his hand-picked soundtrack choices, and this oft tongue-in-cheek tale of a female assassin's revenge (his first film in six years) is no exception. With dizzy, almost palpable glee, Tarantino evokes the international hall-of-mirrors influences that energize martial arts films and much of Asian pop culture in general. Thus the hip-hop of Wu Tang's RZA (who, along with composer Charles Bernstein, concocts what passes for the score's traditional cues) somehow finds itself but one ingredient in a heady souffle that includes vintage TV and film cue rarities (Al Hirt's main title from The Green Hornet, Bernard Herrmann's haunting theme from Twisted Nerve, the spaghetti western melodrama of Luis Bacalov's "The Grand Duel," Isaac Hayes in full blaxploitation mode on "Run Fay Run"), Charlie Feathers' vintage rockabilly and a pan-kitsch sensibility that encompasses Zamfir, Nancy Sinatra's angst-in-the-pants take "Bang, Bang" and Santa Esmeralda's disco-era workout of "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." Tarantino's contemporary Japan-Pop selections are no less giddy, ranging from Meiko Kaji's sultry "Flower of Carnage" to The 5.6.7.8's loopy "Woo Hoo." It's everything we've come to expect from a Tarantino score (including dialog excerpts and a few sound fx stingers), with a madcap trip around the pop music world thrown in for good measure. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Kill Bill original soundtrack vol 1 .......2007-07-16

Thank you very much, very good music. I very like Tarantino. Music from his films is very very good.

Soundtrack that is listenable.......2007-06-29

Music is just as creative as the movie itself. Versatile and expressive-very fluid contrasts presented.

You must have this..........2007-05-06

If you're a fan of the films at all, this is a must have. The soundtrack is FABULOUS!

Great Soundtrack.......2007-01-16

I love this soundtrack and it's one of my most played at the moment.

Fabulous music.......2007-01-15

if you saw the movie you will appreciate it even more a must !!

Average customer rating: Not the best... love the music DO IT AGAIN! Astounding Coasters question

Death Proof Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grindhouse: Planet Terror Grindhouse: The Sleaze-filled Saga of an Exploitation Double Feature Death Proof: A Screenplay Vanishing Point Black Snake Moan ASIN: B000N3ST7K Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. The Last Race - Jack Nitzsche
2. Baby, It's You - Smith
3. Paranoia Prima - Ennio Morricone
4. Planning & Scheming - Eli Roth
5. Jeepster - T Rex
6. Stuntman Mike - Kurt Russell
7. Staggolee - Pacific Gas & Electric
8. The Love You Save (May Be Your Own) - Joe Tex
9. Good Love, Bad Love - Eddie Floyd
10. Down In Mexico - The Coasters
11. Hold Tight - Dave Dee
12. Sally And Jack - Pino Donaggio
13. It's So Easy - Willy DeVille
14. Whatever-However - Tracie Thoms
15. Riot In Thunder Alley - Eddie Beram
16. Chick Habit - April March

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Directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez spent $53 million to pay loving tribute to the vintage hundred-thousand-dollar exploitation fare that inspired Grindhouse's two-movies-for-the-price-of-one thrill ride. Tarantino's half of the exercise (which also includes Robert Rodriguez's self-scored Planet Terror) features another effusive slice of the director's eclectic musical sensibility to underscore its manic tale of stuntman/psycho-killer Kurt Russell and his muscle-car-fueled exploits. Tarantino works from a familiar formula that variously mixes evocative, semi-obscure Italian film cues from Morricone and Dinaggio, contrasting slices of '60s catalog from the great Jack Nitzsche and Brit Invasion also-rans DDDBM&T and some '70s fodder from both ends of the Top 40 via Smith and T. Rex, also stirring in a savory mid-disc run of R&B that stretches from PG&E's upbeat read of "Stagger Lee" through more familiar fare from Joe Tex, Eddie Floyd, and the Coasters. The director also serves up a couple of those deliciously off-kilter obscurities that have come to be his musical trademark as a coda: Eddie Beram's thumping "Riot in Thunder Alley" and April March's infectious ditz-pop take on Serge Gainsbourg's loopy "Chick Habit." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Not the best..........2007-07-24

Well, I can't say this is the best Tarantino soundtrack, the assembly of songs is not very homogeneous, and I don't like them all. Some are quite good though like the one from Ennio Morricone, and the Coasters.

love the music.......2007-07-16

don't really appreciate the fact that 3 tracks are dialogs.
i own all tarantino soundtracks and before this one i never really minded the dialogs.. on this one, however, they seem a little out of place.
other than that, i agree with other reviewers who cannot believe the music tarantino digs out for his films! why isn't any of this music the matter of general knowledge? it's great!
been listening to the CD on the way to the coast and back, some 10 times over, and i haven't gotten tired of it yet.
for rest, listen to sampler here on amazon. my favs are track 10 and 16.
enjoy.

DO IT AGAIN!.......2007-06-03

The movies were great - I went to see it 4 times and I am digging in my house to go see it again!

The sounds tracks are just as good - check out the book - it's has the dialogs in it..............Useless talent# 10!

Astounding.......2007-06-03

One listen and you're hooked. At least 6 songs that are fantastic that there's no way I would have encountered without QT. Thanks man, should I expect any less?

Coasters question.......2007-05-31

Another entertaining soundtrack by Tarantino - well worth having. I'm curious about the version of the Coasters' "Down In Mexico" though. It's very different from the one on "Very Best of the Coasters." I can't tell if it's just remixed or another version entirely. I hope some R&B expert can comment on that. Finally, though, another great collection of very diverse sounds.

Average customer rating: Over the Rainbow.. Song Dissapointed No "Somewhere Over the Rainbow..." Very disappointed 50 First Dates- ADVICE: READ SONG LIST BEFORE PURCHASING!

50 First Dates Various Artists Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Facing Future 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) The Wedding Singer: Music From The Motion Picture Alone in IZ World The Wedding Singer Volume 2: More Music From The Motion Picture ASIN: B00018D60C Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

1. Wayne Wonder - "Hold Me Now" (Originally recorded by the Thompson Twins)
2. 311 - "Love Song" (Originally recorded by The Cure)
3. Seal (featuring Mikey Dread) - "Lips Like Sugar" (Originally recorded by Echo and the Bunnymen)
4. Wyclef Jean (featuring Eve) - "Your Love (L.O.V.E. Reggae Mix)" (Originally recorded by The Outfield)
5. Ziggy Marley - "Drive" (Originally recorded by The Cars)
6. Will.I.Am & Fergie - "True" (Originally recorded by Spandau Ballet)
7. Elan Atias (backing vocals by Gwen Stefani) - "Slave To Love" (Originally recorded by Roxy Music)
8. UB40 - "Every Breath You Take" (Originally recorded by Sting and The Police)
9. Mark McGrath (of Sugar Ray) - "Ghost In You" (Originally recorded by Psychedelic Furs)
10. Dryden Mitchell - "Friday, I'm In Love" (Originally recorded by The Cure)
11. Nicole Kea - "Breakfast In Bed" (Originally recorded by UB40)
12. Jason Mraz - "I Melt With You" (Originally recorded by Modern English)
13. Adam Sandler - "Forgetful Lucy"

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The Cure and a reggae beat certainly make strange bedfellows as, one assumes, do Adam Sandler and a girl with no short-term memory. In that sense, the 50 First Dates soundtrack is a good accompaniment to a fluffy romantic comedy in which one of the main characters is perpetually living in the past. It's also a fitting follow-up to that other Sandler/Barrymore vehicle, The Wedding Singer. (Take a set by Robbie Hart, add a topical shirt, and voilá: a new soundtrack is born.) To those who can't get enough of '80s hits like Bryan Ferry's "Slave to Love" and the Cars' "Drive," setting them to a island beat will likely seem whimsical, charming, and perfect for barbecue weather. For those who are glad the '80s are gone, this CD is a pass. And for Sandler-completeists who crave lighthearted, comic tunes like "Forgetful Lucy," well, you obviously own this already. --Leah Weathersby

Customer Reviews:

Over the Rainbow.. Song.......2007-07-14

As everyone else, its a shame they left out the good songs..

but just in case, which Im sure many of you are looking for.. the version of Over the Rainbow in the movie, can be found on

Hawaiian Luau Party CD - The Hit Crew / releaseed 2007 / Label: Turn up the Music

Dissapointed.......2007-06-16

My fault I assumed this CD had all the recordings from the movie but it does not.Do not assume check it out first

No "Somewhere Over the Rainbow...".......2007-03-09

I loved this movie. I bought this cd thinking it had "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" (by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) on it as I saw it listed as such. It didn't and I had to order it elsewhere. If you buy this, be aware it doesn't have every song from the movie on it. It's a sweet, easy, fun set of 80's love songs though.

Very disappointed.......2007-01-07

I ordered this CD because when I searched for the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow, this CD came up. But, that song is not on this CD. It's full of 80 songs done by cover bands.

50 First Dates- ADVICE: READ SONG LIST BEFORE PURCHASING!.......2007-01-06

One of my favorite movies! A little disappointed with Soundtrack. It did not have all the songs from the movie on it that I liked. My fault, I just assumed it would have All the songs from the movie- I didn't read the songs on the CD before I bought it! Still an ok CD.

Average customer rating: It's the first one, and it's not bad...but A great Collection Greatest Hits: compilations for fans or good opportunities to introduce one's work to non - but potential- ones? PERFECT ALBUM - but some seem to Not understand the point of Greatest Hits albums Like the curate's egg, good in places

The Collection Alanis Morissette Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jagged Little Pill Acoustic Jagged Little Pill Confessions on a Dance Floor So-Called Chaos Under Rug Swept ASIN: B000B8QF00 Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Thank You
2. Head Over Feet
3. 8 Easy Steps
4. Everything
5. Crazy
6. Hands Clean
7. Princes Familiar
8. You Learn
9. Simple Together
10. You Oughta Know
11. That I Would Be Good
12. Sister Blister
13. Hands Clean
14. Mercy
15. Still (From Dogma)
16. Uninvited
17. Let's Do It
18. Hand in My Pocket

Album Description

The first retrospective of the career of Alanis Morissette, The Collection spans 1995-2005 with hits and more, as a new recording, "Crazy" joins some of the most popular songs of the era, from "You Oughta Know" and "Hand in My Pocket" to "Ironic."

Customer Reviews:

It's the first one, and it's not bad...but .......2007-07-25

I almost got this one just for the "Crazy", and sorta rare "Uninvited" songs, plus the one from a movie or two I guess. Having all her albums, and even a couple acoustic CD's it's hard to imagine even wanting this one...it does have a starter song list I guess, but leaves off a single or two, and includes hard to find songs also, so it's just a strange mix like some have stated. Perhaps a teaser from each of her releases to gain interest, but other than that, I'm really not sure what audience this is for, it confuses anyone really perhaps. It kinda goes against the norm of just the radio hits in the first release of greatest hits, but it's interesting I guess.

Some of this is also available on her "Feast On Scraps" CD/DVD which is highly recommended if you like what you hear here also, and I'm sure with each passing year, more and more definitive and diverse collections will appear by this fine artist. It's hard for a devoted fan to not gobble up everything and be a completist, but this one is almost a no-brainer since you know all these songs will be available probably on a more comprehensive list in the not too distant future.

A great Collection.......2007-06-28

I Love this CD! Most of My favorite songs are on this cd! Alanis has a song for every mood and she is in my opinion one of the best singer and song writers of my generation!

Greatest Hits: compilations for fans or good opportunities to introduce one's work to non - but potential- ones?.......2007-03-18

That is the question, really. If you are not necessarily a 'fan', but a greatest hits collector you expect to find the 'hits'. If you are a fan you could be disappointed if your favourite tracks are missing or there are very few new songs included. So I guess I can see the point of view of all reviewers.

I am not a loyal Alanis fan, I simply like the texture of her voice, and her music belongs to the genre I prefer (something that I personally would describe as acoustic rock). Tracks like 'Hands clean', 'Crazy', 'Uninvited' and my favourite 'Thank you' were all included; plus, I found 'Let's do it' irresistibly cute - and surprisingly colourful for Alanis' 'repertoire'. It is not improbable at all that I might have missed a lot of great songs that were not included in the compilation - I guess this is the challenge with greatest hits albums.

I can't really speak for those that have been following her career, but for greatest hits' collectors or for those that have generally appreciated Alanis' work through the years I would recommend the CD, it is representative of her music alright.

I would also recommend Sarah McLachlan's 'Mirrorball' and, if you are really into soft/acoustic rock' go for Elisa's albums 'Pipes and Flowers' and Pearl Days.

PERFECT ALBUM - but some seem to Not understand the point of Greatest Hits albums.......2007-03-12

I know. It doesn't explicitly say "greatest hits" but that's what this album is. It presents the songs that were so popular with the radio audience, that they went straight to #1 (or close to it).

GH albums do NOT present songs that either (a) never got radio play or (b) got played but flopped, because the audience did not like them.



Simple as that, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY happy with this album. It presents the "best of the best" songs Alanis ever made, without including a lot of junk I've never heard. ------ It's also perfect so I don't have to waste a ~$100 going out and buying all the separate albums. I can spend a SMALL amount of money, and get the songs I remember hearing (on the radio) during the last 15+ years.

PERFECT.

Like the curate's egg, good in places.......2007-03-08

The last time I saw Alanis in concert, she was on stage at Hyde Park London, opening for the Who performing Quadrophenia for the first time, followed by Eric Clapton playing perhaps his finest ever guitar in 30 years. Not a good place to be, then, with two major acts at the peak of their form. Who wants to be opener for Pete Townsend in any circumstances?

In fairness, she did well. The songs, mostly from "Pill", were played competently and agressively. She sort-of gallumphed around the stage, yodelling away with the best of them, occasionally bending almost double to give it some on the harmonica, of which more later. She was endearing and brave, and I rather liked her show, as did the crowd.

What of this CD, then? Well, it's a very mixed bag. At her best, she writes sensible and thoughtful words, sometimes somewhat feminist, like a less angst-ridden P J Harvey. At her worst, that yodelling and seventh/octave vocal tic can become incredibly irritating. The Columbian lass Shakira also has that irritating sub-yodel in her voice, and Dido does that tiresome actave/senth yodel too. Alanis has a strong voice that could cut tin so I wish she would not do this.

This is an odd collection and contains a few crackers and a few rather odd choices. The lowest point is when she is allowed to play harmonica on "Head over Feet", a nice song with sweet words. The harmonica break is unspeakably and irredeemably awful, and does the near-imposible in making Bob Dylan look accomplished in this field. "Let's do it, let's fall in love" is a very odd choice, but she carries it off well. "Simple together" is just lovely, softly sung and very moving indeed. "Hands Clean" and "ironic" are both absolutely smashing, but the rest is a powerful potion to take in one go.

The trouble with Alanis is that when she emotes she yodels, and when she sings it straight she is just fantastic. If you buy this, I suggest that you listen to it in bits. Alanis is chock-full of talent and there are moments of excellence: but, oh, that awful harmonica - took me back to Hyde Park.

Generally very good, but a few odd moments prevent this getting 4 stars. She has done better than this.

Average customer rating: sound If you like the movie the sound track is fun If you are a fan of the film or anything 80s...buy this CD! THE WEDDING SINGER ROCKS!!! One of the songs I'm looking for ...

The Wedding Singer: Music From The Motion Picture Various Artists Manufacturer: Maverick 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 | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Wedding Singer Volume 2: More Music From The Motion Picture 50 First Dates The Wedding Singer Romy And Michele's High School Reunion: Original Soundtrack Grosse Pointe Blank: Music From The Film ASIN: B000002NJJ Release Date: 1998-02-03

Tracks:

1. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Presidents Of The United States Of America
2. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
4. How Soon Is Now - The Smiths
5. Love My Way - Psychedelic Furs
6. Hold Me Now - The Thompson Twins
7. Everyday I Write The Book - Elvis Costello
8. White Wedding - Billy Idol
9. China Girl - David Bowie
10. Blue Monday - New Order
11. Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth
12. Have You Written Anything Lately (Dialog) - Original Cast
13. Somebody Kill Me - Adam Sandler
14. Rapper's Delight (Medley) - Ellen Dow Plus Sugarhill Gang

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Sounding like a flashback of the first few years of MTV, the soundtrack of The Wedding Singer starts as an intended goof and ends up quite listenable, thanks. While a couple of these songs (Musical Youth's "Pass the Dutchie" in particular) had already fallen off the cultural radar by 1985, when the movie's action takes place, what's most impressive is the staying power most of them hold. If anything, the Psychedelic Furs' "Love My Way" sounds even better than it did then, and of course "How Soon Is Now," and "Blue Monday" are classics that have transcended their era: Just ask Matt Pinfield. Or Adam Sandler. Or Steven Morrissey. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

sound.......2007-07-25

not much to say i bought this since i had the outher cd and it bhas a couple songs i liked.

If you like the movie the sound track is fun.......2007-07-12

I don't often buy sound tracks but this movie is fun and I like the songs but not enough to buy the CD's of the artists envolved here.

If you are a fan of the film or anything 80s...buy this CD!.......2007-04-20

The soundtrack to the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore 80s retro romantic comedy "The Wedding Singer," proved to be a surprise smash hit when it was released in early 1998. So popular was the soundtrack, in fact, a second volume was released later that year.

Set in 1985, anyone vaguely familiar with 80s pop-culture knows that the film is at times off by a couple of years when it goofs on 80s styles, music and fashion. Some of the targets that were featured in this film, (i.e., Flock of Seagulls hair-style, Boy George, etc) were yesterday's news by 1985. That really doesn't matter though, as "The Wedding Singer" is still an awesome movie that's hysterical and a lot of fun.

Like the film, the soundtrack is off by a couple of years as well. Most of the hits on this CD were popular in the early 80s, a few years before the "The Wedding Singer" is set. But that doesn't really matter either, as "The Wedding Singer" soundtracks are two of the best 80s compilations ever assembled.

Focusing mostly on new wave and pop standards, "The Wedding Singer" soundtracks offer a grab-bag of hits, from the decade's most essential artists, one-hit-wonders, and the novelty acts in between.

Volume one starts out with a cover of the Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star" performed by the 90s alt-pop band The Presidents of the United States of America. While it may seem odd to start off an 80s soundtrack with a 90s artist, covering a song from the 70s, it actually works just fine. It makes the soundtrack appear fresh and spices up the album a little, setting "The Wedding Singer" soundtrack apart from a million other 80s comps. The Culture Club's reggae flavored "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" is one of those songs that I'm embarrassed to admit I like...but I do. Another reggae flavored smash, the Police's "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic," is magic. The Smith's "How Soon is Now?" and the Psychedelic Furs "Love My Way" offer two off-beat, alternative classics. If I was a little embarrassed to admit I liked "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," I'm a lot more embarrassed to admit that I like the Thomson Twins "Hold Me Now," but I just can't help myself. Elvis Costello's enchanting "Everyday I Write the Book" follows nicely. One artist that managed to blend metal and new wave brilliantly was Billy Idol, and his classic "White Wedding" gives the soundtrack a little shot of adrenalin. David Bowie's "China Girl" is rather dark, yet danceable, and totally irresistible. New Order's club staple "Blue Monday" never gets old, no matter how many times I hear it. "Pass the Dutchie" by Musical Youth has never really done anything for me. I find it to be just flat out annoying. That said, I usually don't skip over it either, as it has some kind of alluring quality. Adam Sandler's original composition "Somebody Kill Me" is a lot of fun and is definitely something someone can relate to if they're broken hearted. "Rapper's Delight," featuring a bizarre intro rap by the elderly Ellen Dow (as seen in the film) is hilarious and never gets old. The actual song, performed by Sugerhill Gang is great, and is a perfect closer to the soundtrack.

I own a bunch of 80s compilation albums and the "Wedding Singer" soundtracks, volumes one and two, I rank as the very best. First, the flow of the albums are great, as all the songs just sort of fit together perfectly. Second, there isn't a bad song among the bunch. Even the "bad" songs, like the Thompson Twins "Hold Me Now," on this volume, are good. Some of these 80s comps you see are filled with top 40 standards that are just bad, as in, like...bad. Third, the inclusion of some novelties--a song by The Presidents of the United States, a Sandler original, dialogue from the film, ("Have you Written Anything Lately") and the Ellen Dow track, make this compilation unique and not just another soundtrack or another 80s hits compilation.

If you are a fan of the movie "The Wedding Singer" or anything 80s, both this soundtrack and the second volume are highly recommended.

THE WEDDING SINGER ROCKS!!!.......2006-08-18

I love The Wedding Singer! It is my favorite movie ever!!! I can watch it over and over again and not get tired of it. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore rock! Plus, not only is the movie awesome, but the soundtrack is awesome too! You can never get enough of The Wedding Singer! brie in washington (and to make the point straight, I AM almost 14, so haha to being a kid, even if this last statement was immature.)

One of the songs I'm looking for ..........2006-06-15

... isn't on this collection. OR 'Vol. 2' of this soundtrack series. If only The Cure's "Boy's Don't Cry" (in the film, it is playing in the background during the scene when Robby's best friend, Sammy, is visiting him in his basement apartment) was on either the first or second soundtrack disc of this film, there wouldn't be hesitancy to purchase (nor would there be this review, so there's the upside!). Seriously, I'm still gonna get both these discs. However, the only reason I can figure that The Cure is not on these is licensing issues.

Average customer rating: Muse is Amazing a good rock album Their big sound now upon the US Mesmerizing Not Muse's best work

Origin of Symmetry Muse Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Showbiz Absolution Black Holes and Revelations Black Holes & Revelations (Limited Edition CD+DVD) Hullabaloo Soundtrack ASIN: B000AMPZF8 Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. New Born
2. Bliss
3. Space Dementia
4. Hyper Music
5. Plug in Baby
6. Citizen Erased
7. Micro Cuts
8. Screenager
9. Dark Shines
10. Feeling Good
11. Megalomania

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Pomposity, bombast, pretension and prog-rock: they're four crimes that blight the landscape of modern music and Origin Of Symmetry--the second record by Teignmouth, U.K. angst-rockers Muse--is guilty of every single one. But the truly astonishing thing about this record is the way it twists every one of these cardinal musical sins into spectacularly silly and starkly individual strengths. Where their debut album Showbiz was rightly dismissed as little more than Radiohead-lite, here Muse sound defiantly like their own band: on "New Born", they're torn somewhere between the purity of front man Matt Bellamy's angelic vocal tones and the corruption of a huge, dirty, distorted bass riff that electrifies the sound into crackling life; on the fraught, operatic "Bliss", they sound like an unholy--but very welcome--cross between synth-heavy Krautrock legends Tangerine Dream and youthful choirboy angst-peddlers JJ72; and even a wonderfully dippy take on the Nina Simone-popularised jazz standard "Feeling Good" is carried off with the requisite deadpan countenance. Bellamy's impassioned voice, in particular, is on spectacular form, soaring skywards until it cracks into a beautiful falsetto reminiscent of Jeff Buckley's greatest vocal moments. So gloriously overblown, it deserves to be huge--Origin Of Symmetry is a fascinating, flamboyant and satisfyingly individual album. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

After 2004's U.S. breakthrough success for U.K. favorite Muse, the band's second album, 2001's Origin of Symmetry, finally earns its stateside release. Last yeasr's Absolution and major performances across the country won legions of American fans for the band that was the prestigious closing act at London's V2004 Festival. Now these new fans can experience an earlier Muse with Origin of Symmetry.

Customer Reviews:

Muse is Amazing.......2007-06-27

If you're unfamiliar with Muse, pick up their most recent album, Black Holes and Revelations. If you already own that one, then this is a great album to continue your collection with.

a good rock album.......2007-06-06

this cd is good all the way through. if you think you like muse at all THIS IS THE ALBUM TO OWN! rocks the whole time. other albums of theirs can become, slow, monotonous and even boring at times, but this one keeps right on moving. A good mix of their early basic rock sound, and the digital side they were getting ready to bloom into.

Their big sound now upon the US.......2007-05-27

This record will never get old. I think that the best of their musical catalog is right here. Bliss, Hyper Music, Plug-in Baby, Citizen Erased, Micro-Cuts...Ahh, never fails to please. Im sure you die hard fans already have, but check out Hullabaloo if only for Hypochondriac Music. It is a chillingly good track.

Mesmerizing.......2007-05-22

Muse's second album is an adventure in style and sound, from the tinkling piano introduction of "Bliss," to the rocking and rollicking "Plug In Baby," to the jazzy, lilting "Feeling Good." Joining Freddie Mercury, Matthew Bellamy has quickly become one of my favorite musical geniuses.

I have experienced Muse's four albums in a somewhat reverse order (3,4,2,1), which makes me curious how my perceptions might have been different had I gotten to know them chronologically. I highly recommend all of their albums.

Not Muse's best work.......2007-04-10

This CD is an obvious beginner for Muse. A few songs are ok, but overall, get their newer stuff. Especially if you are new to Muse. Took a risk on this one and it didn't pay off. Some may like it, but again, personal preferrence.

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