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Reissue of debut album from blues-rock act featuring Rory Gallagher. Originally released in 1969. 1992 release. Standard jewel case.
Buy Yoshime if you want a Great CD. The newer Mystics is good, Soft B. should be a pickup (not the first one).
Simple. Buy Yoshime. Its there best effort hands down. The others will follow. This one will not be played, unless you burn and take the first track off it.
I really can't find one complaint with the music here. Well okay, sometimes some of the guitar riffs sound like something Bad Company would do (think "Rock Steady") but Deep Purple were always more talented than that band (no disrespect to Bad Co.) and there's certainly more activity between the band members on this album compared to anything early Bad Company would have done. That makes Come Taste the Band, though stripped down hard rock, sound full and exciting like the rest of Deep Purple's catalog.
The only thing that bothers me is the absense of keyboards. I think I can hear SOME keyboards playing in a couple of the songs, but it's nothing like Deep Purple had done in the past, featuring lengthy jams. That's the only thing I miss.
"Comin' Home" starts off the album the right way, featuring a really good middle section that's nothing but a big, memorable guitar jam. Tommy Bolin really is just as good as Mr. Blackmore in most areas. At least, his solos are just as good.
If there was ever an album that sounds perfect for truck drivers, it's this album. Every truck driver in the world should be required to own Come Taste the Band. "Lady Luck" reminds me of Bad Company (sorry for bringing up the comparison again) with a great chorus. "Gettin' Tighter" is a perfect "Driving late at night on a quiet empty Nevada highway" song (though I've never done that, seeing as how I live on the east coast in Pennsylvania).
"I Need Love" is very catchy. I love that riff. "Love Child" is another rocker that features a memorable riff (and no, it's not related to the Diana Ross and the Supremes song- though I bet some of you were thinking it was a cover version!)
Doesn't "This Time Around" remind you of walking through a ghost town in a desert? It sure does! I love the instrumental second half. "You Keep on Movin" again reminds me of travelling down a highway, but this time through Maryland (let's keep it close to home, mister).
Overall, yeah, it's not a masterpiece but it's a quality hard rock album. Probably in my top 5 favorite Deep Purple albums, if I were to make a list of them.
It showed that new directions were open for exploration and once Purple put their toes in they proved what a phenomenally adaptable and flexible powerhouse they could be.
It is not altogether a debate between the guitarist's but Tommy Bolin as the members og the band themselves have said brought well needed laughter and new ideas with him.
Of course as we all know he also brought a drug habit that would cause his passing at such an early age,and night sof brilliance followed by those of absolute averageness that the other memebers tried to cover,but could not given the state of Tommy's smack addled arm.
He also had a cohort namely Glenn Gughes who was on the slide chemically himself,so it makes it even more amazing that such a brilliant album cam efrom a band carrying so much negative luggage and Tommy Bolin also being given a contract that guaranteed some of his latest tracks from his solo work was given space in every performance and on the album.
So on top of the fact he was trying to step into Blackmore's not inconsiderable boots he was an American with a terrible drug habit and solo material that he could not possibly hop eto promote properly while with Purple,although of course being in Purple gave him the exposure that any musician would have dreamed of.
Do yourself a large favour and buy the rehearsal Cd's of Purple from this time which are awesome and also the superbly salvaged Days May Come put out by the ever brilliant Tommy Bolin Archives to get a taste of how great this band were live during thi sphase of Puple's existence.
In 1975, shortly after completing an european tour in support of "Stormbringer", founding member, guitarist and resident tyrant (don't get me wrong, i'm a huge fan of his music, but the guy has serious issues...) Ritchie Blackmore left the band. An established act like Purple has 2 choices in such a situation: call it a day, or soldier on with a replecement. Purple chose the latter, and faced with that, they had 2 ways to go too: either choose an imitator and try to recapture the original sound and glory of the band, or forge ahead in a new direction. Again, they chose the latter, bravely enough. Rumor has it they originally set their sights on Jeff Beck, but unable to get him, went with a rather "risky" choice: a young yank named Tommy Bolin, with more of a background in Jazz/blues/funk/fusion than (hard) rock.
What did they come up with? Instead of telling you first what you're gonna find here, i'm gonna tell you what you are NOT gonna find here: you're not gonna find "Highway Star", or "Space Trucking", or "Burn" or even "Stormbringer" for that matter. Meaning that those songs driven by a big, nasty guitar riff are gone. That's not a bad thing, it just IS. With the departure of Blackmore, the remaining members were given ample space to unfold their talents, and they certainly show it here: Paice never drummed better, Lord is there filling in for Ritchie with his ever immortal Hammond B3, Hughes is in fine shape both as a bassist and singer, Coverdale sings his lungs off and Bolin, while not sounding like Ritchie Blackmore (he didn't even try, which was a bold decision...) makes a strong impresion throughout.
The band was, at least at the moment of the writing and recording of this album, rejuvenated and reinvigorated, and it really shows. My only observation would be about the vocals: how come there are only a few tandem vocals here? Coverdale sings the lion's share while Hughes sings two solo numbers ("Getting Tighter" and "This Time Around"), but the only song where they truly sing together is "You Keep on Moving". The tandem vocals are one of the features that originally fascinated me about Mk III, so I was hoping to get some more of those here. Still, their individual performances are consistently top-notch.
Try to imagine a cross between "Strange Kind of Woman" and "Might Just Take your Life" and you are halfway there! Most of the songs are rather carried through by the monster grooves that the band creates: "Coming Home", "Lady Luck", "Getting Tighter" and "I need love" (the latter being one of my favorites) are the best examples of this. Then you have a few songs that are a little more guitar driven, but here again they are different: instead of big classical scales (a trademark of Blackmore), the guitar riffs have a bluesier, "Hendrix-ier" feel to them, like the case of "Dealer", "Drifter" and "Love Child" (which is a bit reminiscent of Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker"). And then you have 2 succesive HUGE songs to top it all: "This time around/owed to G" , which is a two part song, the latter being an awesome instrumental that takes us back to those jams the band became famous for, and "You Keep on Moving", a song that can remind you a bit to "Child in Time" by its atmosphere, with the harmonies of Coverdale and Hughes being a high point. This album is awesome!!!
So what was the problem, then? Was it too funky? Nope, actually Stormbringer is way funkier than this. Was it too soft? Nope, the record rocks big time. Was it "less good" than previous records? Most definitely not! The reason is very simple: any band that experiences that many lineup changes is bound to lose (at least some of...) its identity, whether they realise it or not. And that's what happened here. Add to that the substance abuse issues that both Bolin and Hughes had, that would end up causing the implosion of the band and the death of Bolin shortly thereafter, and you realise that it just wasn't meant to be.
The bottom line: if you liked Stormbringer, you will LOVE this record! So if you don't have Stormbringer, i would recommend you to get that first. If your favorites are albums such as Burn and Machine Head, this may be a little odd for you. But i honestly recommend you to get it either way. If you like good, groovy rock, you should love this one too! Great music is great music, and you should give it a try! I'm a diehard, and this is without a doubt one of my favorites.
In terms of the album itself, I'd simply say that if you have disregarded it in the same way I have, you should give it a listen with fresh ears...it contains track-after-track of truly great band performances. However, if you really want to experience that backbone-stiffening, aggression-inducing rush that the best hard rock gives you; crank your stereo, skip straight through to The Drifter (Track 6) and dig it! It just doesn't get much better than that!
Back in the summer of '75, I was so nervous to hear what Deep Purple were going to do, without Blackmore. Well, surprise! Come Taste The Band album kicked butt, and it still does to this day. I also thought it was a much, much better album than Presence by Led Zeppelin, and I still do!
Highlights: You Keep On Moving, Gettin' Tighter, Drifter and Comin' Home
No, it's not a new album. Rather, it's a collection of B-sides, rarities, and a 2001 live concert. Most bands don't sound too great in either case, but Muse does. The first disc is made up of their B-sides and rarities, which tend to be quite good actually.
It doesn't start off promising, with the schizophrenic prog-rocker "Forced In," which would be fine if it weren't for the endlessly cycling synth that obscures everything else. But things get stronger after that, with the explosive downward spiral that is "Shrinking Universe" ("There's nothing left to die for!"), the softer poppy "Recess," and the surprisingly gentle acoustic ballad "Map Of your Head."
Most of the other songs follow those examples, either being epic and bombastic or quieter and more intimate. With, of course, some eerier songs thrown in, like the rippling sweetness of "Shine Acoustic." Are they as good as Muse's proper albums, especially since a few B-sides sound like the lost soundtrack of the X-Files? Not really, but they are remarkably good, and still better than average.
Which brings us to the live performance, which took place in October of 2001, in Paris's "Le Zenith." Well, to put it simply, these guys rock. It opens with a cheering crowd, right before they kick off into a tornado of bass, drums and guitar. Unlike many rock bands, these guys lose none of their power or musical richness in live performances.
The inevitable flaw? Well, that would probably be Matt Bellamy -- he doesn't sound too different from in the albums, but it's sometimes hard to hear him above the drums, explosive synth and spiralling bass. However, the guys lose none of their intensity musically, and it's hard to find a single flaw in their playing. If Muse are known for their prowess in live performances, then it's easy to see why.
The B-sides are a minor treasure trove, while the live album is a gem in itself, bringing their concert to life as nothing -- except a DVD -- could. A must-have for Muse fans.
And then there's the stuff NOBODY thinks to talk about like: What function do ticks serve in the grand scheme of life? What possessed someone to lick a toad to discover its hallucinogenic properties? Why do we tell people "It's O.K." after they catch us with dropped trou in a public bathroom stall? ("I think we'd be really surprised if they came back..")
Adult content is kept to 5 swear words basically, and a sex reference or two in "Birds Mating" and "Cat in Heat" and 2 brief drug references to crack and "shooting up" as well as the "Licking a Frog" track. The sex stuff is non-explicit and will probably go over the heads of the younger kids. The drug material is done jokingly (not like say Richard Pryor's drug routines that would be based in real-life experience).
Those with good knowledge of an audio editing program like Audacity can create a completely "clean" edit to their liking for the family truckster with little effort.
BOTTOM LINE:
Not as classic as, say, Bill Cosby's 60s efforts or some of Bob Carlin's 70s output but pretty darn good.
3 1/2 stars
Two of Ellen's funnies short bits, recorded in a year she was so filled with both spite and annoyance it would make Robert Barrone run, shine through the tape. "Airplanes" and "Depends and Leg Warmers" are both Ellen's mutinous answer to society's straight thinking, messed up and (quite often wrongly hilarious) perception.
Another track that shines is "Licking a Frog", which is just gut wrenching comedy, in which the crowd laughs at almost every joke. (And by "crowd", I also mean me, for i honestly could not breathe until this track passed - although i dared not press 'skip')
But if you want crowd reaction, you can't miss "Phone call to God". I a piece that is the perfect combination of gut wrenching comedy and mind numbing philosophy, Ellen plays with the crowd like G.I Joe's. (It may be of use to Ellen's cult like fans that this track was recorded, ironically, at a time when she was depressed and out of a proper job. Only true comedians can produce something so funny out of situation like that.)
This album has no "over all", for it never finishes. Each track spells out genius, and I'm sure will be comical and hilarious for years to come. Weather you download or buy the alum, just know that you will never give this up for a bar bet. It'll grow on you, just like Ellen has on me, and will remain funny for years to come.
The only downside? Pressing the stop button.
The band started when the three brothers Shulman , Derek,Ray, and Phil, got fed up with life as part of Simon Dupree and The Big Sound , who were semi-famous for having a couple of hits in the late Sixties, most notably 'Kites' from 1967 . Wishing to go onto something with higher (sic) ideals than their pop band, like wise musicians were sort out . This search started in 1969 , when of course there was an absolute abundance of very talented muso's around all having been brought up on a heavy diet of Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry,Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones , Hendrix ,Vanilla Fudge,etc and were now ready to spread their own wings . A butterfly plucks a chord in Memphis can lead to a whole musical movement in London.
Three like-minded musicians were selected. Keyboard wizard Kerry Minear was obviously going to be a very useful limb to the Giant , as he could also sing lead vocals on the more rock orientated songs , plus play the odd bass note when Ray Shulman had other duties , Martin Smith got the seat behind the bins as he was found to be a drummer that was prepared to adapt to whatever musical style the rest decided to change to , even if it was three or four times during one song . Perhaps the pick of the bunch though was guitarist Gary Green , a guitarist who could either play his axe with great feeling picking his notes with passion and subtlety, or could knock you dead by turning round and playing so fast the wallpaper would strip from your walls.
So thus was the mighty Gentle Giant born in 1969, a very apt title as there was no doubt the strength of this musical group, nor was there any doubt in their charm and wit.
The first album was released in 1970, when really the Giant was just finding it's feet, it was really after a year on the road that the Giant reached it's full maturity , making their second album 'Acquiring the Taste' the first album that was to feel like the finished item.
There are eight numbers on 'Acquiring The Taste' all of which stand up on their own , but are much better suited to listen to as a complete album , as each track runs into the next , like new chapters of a page-turner novel that you just can't wait to get to and then when the next one starts you are already intrigued as to what the next bit is going to sound like . During the recording of this album the giants used over thirty different instruments between them , Gary Green the only member of the band allowed to stick to just one instrument . They used to also take all these different instruments with them on the road as well , which must have led to some very interesting stocktaking after gigs, and also used to cause much hilarity during the concert if a musician had to swap instruments half way through a song and upon putting the first one down would make a huge pantomime of trying to find the next one before the required solo was needed .
The liner notes for 'Acquiring The Taste' are perhaps the best description of Gentle Giant's music, in their own words so to speak .
" 'Acquiring the Taste' is the second phase of sensory pleasure .If you've gorged yourself on our first album, then relish the finer flavours ( We Hope) of this our second offering. It is our goal to expand the frontiers of contemporary music at the risk of being very unpopular. We have recorded each composition with one thought-that it should be unique, adventurous, and fascinating. It has taken every shred of our combined musical knowledge to achieve this. From the outset we have abandoned all preconceived thoughts on blatant commercialism. Instead we hope to give you something far more substantial and fulfilling. All you need to do is acquire the taste ."
It may sound a little pretentious now , but considering that this was written nearly thirty five years ago, it does at least tell you that the giants heart was into trying to create something new and interesting. The music of Gentle Giant sounds as fresh and inventive today as it did then , cutting it's own swathe through the fields of modern music . Also the Giant's music is as indescribable now as it was then. The Gentle Giant had it's own particular musical swagger about it .
I think for any body that would like to shake hands with the Giant musically this their second album is as good as any , although for a band, whose music was so complex,and who seemed to be constantly on the road in the early seventies,( Three month tours of America were common place, and any large festival in Europe with out Gentle Giant just was not complete), they were very prodigious in the studio , producing between 1970 and 1975 eight albums. Gentle Giant (1970),Acquiring The Taste(1971) Three Friends(1972) Octopus(1972) In A Glass House(1973) .The Power And The Glory((1974),Freehand ( 1975). They also released a fine live album Playing The Fool (1977). I admit that both quality and quantity dropped off after this , and time finally caught up with the Giant in 1980 when the band called it a day .
After a new burst of appreciation for the Giant in the late nineties there have been many re-releases and compilation albums released ( The best result from this is probably the double CD called 'Edge Of Twilight ' which culls most of the best tracks from the Giants six first albums , and gives you over two and a half hours of music ) Amazon now stocks over ninety Gentle Giant titles , and I'm afraid if you wish to hear some of Gentle Giants music that is where you will have to go , as still today most music shops would not know quite how to market the Gentle Giant. Remember you can always listen to snippets of the music for free by downloading the SoundBits so you know what you are getting into before pressing the ' Proceed to checkout' button.
Mott The Dog.
Clearly, you can see his direction in the forthcoming years.... and of course, with Holdsworth on guitar, it's a classic for sure.
Have I said enough?
Get this CD for "Beach Girl" !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Three star rating for the greatness of the artists and the budget price of the CD but true fans should question whether it is worth purchasing.
Reissue of debut album from blues-rock act featuring Rory Gallagher. Originally released in 1969. 1992 release. Standard jewel case.
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Clouds Taste Metallic
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ASIN: B000002MYC Release Date: 1995-09-19 |
Tracks:
- The Abandoned Hospital Ship
- Psychiatric Explorations Of The Fetus With Needle
- Placebo Headwound
- This Here Giraffe
- Brainville
- Guy Who Got A Headache and Accidentally...
- When You Smile
- Kim's Watermelon Gun
- They Punctured My Yolk
- Lightning Strikes The Postman
- Christmas At The Zoo
- Evil Will Prevail
- Bad Days
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The great thing about Flaming Lips records is that each new one renders all its predecessors obsolete. Clouds Taste Metallic continues the fine Lips tradition of quantum improvement. It's an elaborately orchestrated masterwork of crashing cymbals, chiming bells, tinkling pianos, buzzing guitars, chirping birds, humming projectors, exploding cities, cheering crowds, and vocals stacked to the stratosphere. Each song goes gleefully over the top, but every ridiculous element somehow seems just right. While the carnival atmosphere and silly song titles distract you from band leader Wayne Coyne's serious ambition, the album's power bubbles up from hidden depths and eventually overwhelms you. The smoldering packages in "Lightning Strikes the Postman" and the sleeping millions dreaming about killing the boss in "Bad Days" are funny, but they're also unnerving, and the band builds a whole song out of the sad truth that "Evil Will Prevail." The sense that this isn't all just fun and games makes happier moments such as the cosmic orgasm of "When You Smile" sound like something much more than a hippie's wet dream. This album isn't music to take drugs to; it's the drug itself. --Tim QuirkCustomer Reviews:
Still my favorite Lips album.......2007-07-24
The Lips At The Peak Of Their Psychedelic Power.......2007-06-08
Brilliant, unique, puzzling, etc. .......2007-02-13
Definitly Try other Lips cd's.......2006-08-31
Buy Yoshime if you want a Great CD. The newer Mystics is good, Soft B. should be a pickup (not the first one).
Simple. Buy Yoshime. Its there best effort hands down. The others will follow. This one will not be played, unless you burn and take the first track off it.
Great Album.......2006-07-11
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ASIN: B000005RTG Release Date: 1998-06-30 |
Tracks:
- Comin' Home
- Lady Luck
- Gettin' Tighter
- Dealer
- I Need Love
- Drifter
- Love Child
- A) This Time Around/B) Owed To 'G' (Instrumental)
- You Keep On Moving
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1990 EMI reissue of the band's top 50 1975 album for the label & the only studio album they cut with ex-James Gang guitarist Tommy Bolin replacing Ritchie Blackmore. Nine tracks, including 'Lady Luck', 'Dealer' and 'Love Child'.Album Description
1990 EMI reissue of the band's top 50 1975 album for the label & the only studio album they cut with ex-James Gang guitarist Tommy Bolin replacing Ritchie Blackmore. Nine tracks, including 'Lady Luck', 'Dealer' and 'Love Child'.Album Details
Come Taste the Band Was Released in 1975, Shortly after the Departure of Original Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who Was Replaced by Ex-James Gang Axe-Slinger Tommy Bolin. Features David Coverdale (He who Would Go on to Form and Front Whitesnake) on Vocals and "Come Taste" Was Produced by Martin Birch. Includes "Comin' Home", "Lady Luck", "Dealer" and Six More.Customer Reviews:
you keep on movin'.......2007-07-12
I really can't find one complaint with the music here. Well okay, sometimes some of the guitar riffs sound like something Bad Company would do (think "Rock Steady") but Deep Purple were always more talented than that band (no disrespect to Bad Co.) and there's certainly more activity between the band members on this album compared to anything early Bad Company would have done. That makes Come Taste the Band, though stripped down hard rock, sound full and exciting like the rest of Deep Purple's catalog.
The only thing that bothers me is the absense of keyboards. I think I can hear SOME keyboards playing in a couple of the songs, but it's nothing like Deep Purple had done in the past, featuring lengthy jams. That's the only thing I miss.
"Comin' Home" starts off the album the right way, featuring a really good middle section that's nothing but a big, memorable guitar jam. Tommy Bolin really is just as good as Mr. Blackmore in most areas. At least, his solos are just as good.
If there was ever an album that sounds perfect for truck drivers, it's this album. Every truck driver in the world should be required to own Come Taste the Band. "Lady Luck" reminds me of Bad Company (sorry for bringing up the comparison again) with a great chorus. "Gettin' Tighter" is a perfect "Driving late at night on a quiet empty Nevada highway" song (though I've never done that, seeing as how I live on the east coast in Pennsylvania).
"I Need Love" is very catchy. I love that riff. "Love Child" is another rocker that features a memorable riff (and no, it's not related to the Diana Ross and the Supremes song- though I bet some of you were thinking it was a cover version!)
Doesn't "This Time Around" remind you of walking through a ghost town in a desert? It sure does! I love the instrumental second half. "You Keep on Movin" again reminds me of travelling down a highway, but this time through Maryland (let's keep it close to home, mister).
Overall, yeah, it's not a masterpiece but it's a quality hard rock album. Probably in my top 5 favorite Deep Purple albums, if I were to make a list of them.
Great Album.......2007-07-06
It showed that new directions were open for exploration and once Purple put their toes in they proved what a phenomenally adaptable and flexible powerhouse they could be.
It is not altogether a debate between the guitarist's but Tommy Bolin as the members og the band themselves have said brought well needed laughter and new ideas with him.
Of course as we all know he also brought a drug habit that would cause his passing at such an early age,and night sof brilliance followed by those of absolute averageness that the other memebers tried to cover,but could not given the state of Tommy's smack addled arm.
He also had a cohort namely Glenn Gughes who was on the slide chemically himself,so it makes it even more amazing that such a brilliant album cam efrom a band carrying so much negative luggage and Tommy Bolin also being given a contract that guaranteed some of his latest tracks from his solo work was given space in every performance and on the album.
So on top of the fact he was trying to step into Blackmore's not inconsiderable boots he was an American with a terrible drug habit and solo material that he could not possibly hop eto promote properly while with Purple,although of course being in Purple gave him the exposure that any musician would have dreamed of.
Do yourself a large favour and buy the rehearsal Cd's of Purple from this time which are awesome and also the superbly salvaged Days May Come put out by the ever brilliant Tommy Bolin Archives to get a taste of how great this band were live during thi sphase of Puple's existence.
Purple Grooves!.......2007-02-02
In 1975, shortly after completing an european tour in support of "Stormbringer", founding member, guitarist and resident tyrant (don't get me wrong, i'm a huge fan of his music, but the guy has serious issues...) Ritchie Blackmore left the band. An established act like Purple has 2 choices in such a situation: call it a day, or soldier on with a replecement. Purple chose the latter, and faced with that, they had 2 ways to go too: either choose an imitator and try to recapture the original sound and glory of the band, or forge ahead in a new direction. Again, they chose the latter, bravely enough. Rumor has it they originally set their sights on Jeff Beck, but unable to get him, went with a rather "risky" choice: a young yank named Tommy Bolin, with more of a background in Jazz/blues/funk/fusion than (hard) rock.
What did they come up with? Instead of telling you first what you're gonna find here, i'm gonna tell you what you are NOT gonna find here: you're not gonna find "Highway Star", or "Space Trucking", or "Burn" or even "Stormbringer" for that matter. Meaning that those songs driven by a big, nasty guitar riff are gone. That's not a bad thing, it just IS. With the departure of Blackmore, the remaining members were given ample space to unfold their talents, and they certainly show it here: Paice never drummed better, Lord is there filling in for Ritchie with his ever immortal Hammond B3, Hughes is in fine shape both as a bassist and singer, Coverdale sings his lungs off and Bolin, while not sounding like Ritchie Blackmore (he didn't even try, which was a bold decision...) makes a strong impresion throughout.
The band was, at least at the moment of the writing and recording of this album, rejuvenated and reinvigorated, and it really shows. My only observation would be about the vocals: how come there are only a few tandem vocals here? Coverdale sings the lion's share while Hughes sings two solo numbers ("Getting Tighter" and "This Time Around"), but the only song where they truly sing together is "You Keep on Moving". The tandem vocals are one of the features that originally fascinated me about Mk III, so I was hoping to get some more of those here. Still, their individual performances are consistently top-notch.
Try to imagine a cross between "Strange Kind of Woman" and "Might Just Take your Life" and you are halfway there! Most of the songs are rather carried through by the monster grooves that the band creates: "Coming Home", "Lady Luck", "Getting Tighter" and "I need love" (the latter being one of my favorites) are the best examples of this. Then you have a few songs that are a little more guitar driven, but here again they are different: instead of big classical scales (a trademark of Blackmore), the guitar riffs have a bluesier, "Hendrix-ier" feel to them, like the case of "Dealer", "Drifter" and "Love Child" (which is a bit reminiscent of Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker"). And then you have 2 succesive HUGE songs to top it all: "This time around/owed to G" , which is a two part song, the latter being an awesome instrumental that takes us back to those jams the band became famous for, and "You Keep on Moving", a song that can remind you a bit to "Child in Time" by its atmosphere, with the harmonies of Coverdale and Hughes being a high point. This album is awesome!!!
So what was the problem, then? Was it too funky? Nope, actually Stormbringer is way funkier than this. Was it too soft? Nope, the record rocks big time. Was it "less good" than previous records? Most definitely not! The reason is very simple: any band that experiences that many lineup changes is bound to lose (at least some of...) its identity, whether they realise it or not. And that's what happened here. Add to that the substance abuse issues that both Bolin and Hughes had, that would end up causing the implosion of the band and the death of Bolin shortly thereafter, and you realise that it just wasn't meant to be.
The bottom line: if you liked Stormbringer, you will LOVE this record! So if you don't have Stormbringer, i would recommend you to get that first. If your favorites are albums such as Burn and Machine Head, this may be a little odd for you. But i honestly recommend you to get it either way. If you like good, groovy rock, you should love this one too! Great music is great music, and you should give it a try! I'm a diehard, and this is without a doubt one of my favorites.
Forget Bolin vs Blackmore: This is a Hard Rock Classic!.......2006-10-27
In terms of the album itself, I'd simply say that if you have disregarded it in the same way I have, you should give it a listen with fresh ears...it contains track-after-track of truly great band performances. However, if you really want to experience that backbone-stiffening, aggression-inducing rush that the best hard rock gives you; crank your stereo, skip straight through to The Drifter (Track 6) and dig it! It just doesn't get much better than that!
Purple goes out in style.......2006-10-17
Back in the summer of '75, I was so nervous to hear what Deep Purple were going to do, without Blackmore. Well, surprise! Come Taste The Band album kicked butt, and it still does to this day. I also thought it was a much, much better album than Presence by Led Zeppelin, and I still do!
Highlights: You Keep On Moving, Gettin' Tighter, Drifter and Comin' Home
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The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste
Ministry Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000002LJ0 Release Date: 1989-11-03 |
Tracks:
- Thieves
- Burning Inside
- Never Believe
- Cannibal Song
- Breathe
- So What
- Test
- Faith Collapsing
- Dream Song
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This was the record that definitively turned Ministry from an electro-industrial dance band into a cutting-edge metal act. With distorted vocals, pounding drum machines, and ripping guitar chords, songs like "Thieves" and "Burning Inside" merged computer technology with metallic riffology, setting the pace for dozens of second-rate computer nerds to follow. --Jon WiederhornCustomer Reviews:
Super Rock!.......2007-07-24
One of the greatest albums ever!.......2007-06-24
Get it here - only partially available through iTunes........2006-10-28
great album.......2006-07-08
Classic .......2006-03-07
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A Taste of Yesterday's Wine
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ASIN: B0000APVEH Release Date: 2003-06-24 |
Tracks:
- Yesterday's Wine
- After I Sing All My Songs
- I Think I've Found a Way
- Brothers
- Mobile Bay
- C.C. Waterback
- Silver Eagle
- Must've Been Drunk
- I Haven't Found Her Yet
- No Show Jones
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Jones and Haggard: The Greats Come Together.......2003-11-21
You think it would be good, now wouldn't you?.......2003-09-20
Now don't get me wrong, if your idea of good country music is Ray Stevens; and you can take Barry Manilow in large doses, then you might like this. But, if you are a true country music fan who loves the off key wail of E.T. and Webb, then you will be disappointed in this.
The only songs that seemed to be recorded while Jones and Hag were awake are C.C. Waterback, Yesterday's Wine, and No Show Jones. The rest are easily skipped by pushing the "next" button on your cd player.
Just pass this one on by, and just say you have it.
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Hullabaloo Soundtrack
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ASIN: B00020PO8Q Release Date: 2006-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Forced In
- Shrinking Universe
- Recess
- Yes Please
- Map of Your Head
- Nature_1
- Shine
- Ashamed
- Gallery
- Hyper Chondriac Music
Tracks:
- Dead Star [Live]
- Micro Cuts [Live]
- Citizen Erased [Live]
- Showbiz [Live]
- Megalomania [Live]
- Dark Shines [Live]
- Screenager [Live]
- Space Dementia [Live]
- In Your World [Live]
- Muscle Museum [Live]
- Agitated [Live]
Album Description
The first CD, a collection of B-sides (recorded between March 1999 & October 2001) proves that Muse have much more material under their belt than they're letting on.The second CD (a live concert recorded on October 28/29 2001 at Le Zenith in Paris) is theAlbum Details
Double CD Collection featuring B-sides and Rarities on Cd1, While Cd2 features Live Tracks Recorded at Le Zenith in Paris on October 28-29, 2001.Customer Reviews:
What's all the "Hullabaloo" about?.......2005-05-01
No, it's not a new album. Rather, it's a collection of B-sides, rarities, and a 2001 live concert. Most bands don't sound too great in either case, but Muse does. The first disc is made up of their B-sides and rarities, which tend to be quite good actually.
It doesn't start off promising, with the schizophrenic prog-rocker "Forced In," which would be fine if it weren't for the endlessly cycling synth that obscures everything else. But things get stronger after that, with the explosive downward spiral that is "Shrinking Universe" ("There's nothing left to die for!"), the softer poppy "Recess," and the surprisingly gentle acoustic ballad "Map Of your Head."
Most of the other songs follow those examples, either being epic and bombastic or quieter and more intimate. With, of course, some eerier songs thrown in, like the rippling sweetness of "Shine Acoustic." Are they as good as Muse's proper albums, especially since a few B-sides sound like the lost soundtrack of the X-Files? Not really, but they are remarkably good, and still better than average.
Which brings us to the live performance, which took place in October of 2001, in Paris's "Le Zenith." Well, to put it simply, these guys rock. It opens with a cheering crowd, right before they kick off into a tornado of bass, drums and guitar. Unlike many rock bands, these guys lose none of their power or musical richness in live performances.
The inevitable flaw? Well, that would probably be Matt Bellamy -- he doesn't sound too different from in the albums, but it's sometimes hard to hear him above the drums, explosive synth and spiralling bass. However, the guys lose none of their intensity musically, and it's hard to find a single flaw in their playing. If Muse are known for their prowess in live performances, then it's easy to see why.
The B-sides are a minor treasure trove, while the live album is a gem in itself, bringing their concert to life as nothing -- except a DVD -- could. A must-have for Muse fans.
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Taste This
Ellen Degeneres Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000002JWY Release Date: 1996-10-01 |
Tracks:
- Camping And Hunting
- Iroquios Indians
- Children
- Tourettes
- Airplanes
- Scary Things
- Embarrassing Moments
- Licking A Frog
- Depends And Leg Warmers
- Cat In Heat
- Birds Mating
- Phone Call To God
- Stupid Things
- Public Bathrooms
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HILARIOUS!!!!!.......2006-05-06
Original, funny, and pretty family friendly.......2006-04-17
And then there's the stuff NOBODY thinks to talk about like: What function do ticks serve in the grand scheme of life? What possessed someone to lick a toad to discover its hallucinogenic properties? Why do we tell people "It's O.K." after they catch us with dropped trou in a public bathroom stall? ("I think we'd be really surprised if they came back..")
Adult content is kept to 5 swear words basically, and a sex reference or two in "Birds Mating" and "Cat in Heat" and 2 brief drug references to crack and "shooting up" as well as the "Licking a Frog" track. The sex stuff is non-explicit and will probably go over the heads of the younger kids. The drug material is done jokingly (not like say Richard Pryor's drug routines that would be based in real-life experience).
Those with good knowledge of an audio editing program like Audacity can create a completely "clean" edit to their liking for the family truckster with little effort.
BOTTOM LINE:
Not as classic as, say, Bill Cosby's 60s efforts or some of Bob Carlin's 70s output but pretty darn good.
3 1/2 stars
Funny and Cocky, "Taste This" has got it all.......2005-12-18
Two of Ellen's funnies short bits, recorded in a year she was so filled with both spite and annoyance it would make Robert Barrone run, shine through the tape. "Airplanes" and "Depends and Leg Warmers" are both Ellen's mutinous answer to society's straight thinking, messed up and (quite often wrongly hilarious) perception.
Another track that shines is "Licking a Frog", which is just gut wrenching comedy, in which the crowd laughs at almost every joke. (And by "crowd", I also mean me, for i honestly could not breathe until this track passed - although i dared not press 'skip')
But if you want crowd reaction, you can't miss "Phone call to God". I a piece that is the perfect combination of gut wrenching comedy and mind numbing philosophy, Ellen plays with the crowd like G.I Joe's. (It may be of use to Ellen's cult like fans that this track was recorded, ironically, at a time when she was depressed and out of a proper job. Only true comedians can produce something so funny out of situation like that.)
This album has no "over all", for it never finishes. Each track spells out genius, and I'm sure will be comical and hilarious for years to come. Weather you download or buy the alum, just know that you will never give this up for a bar bet. It'll grow on you, just like Ellen has on me, and will remain funny for years to come.
The only downside? Pressing the stop button.
Very Funny..........2005-09-21
'Taste This' is Mmm, Mmm good.......2003-08-21
She spins everyday occurrences -- pushing an elevator button, using a public restroom -- into a hilarious comedy of manners:
"These bathroom stalls have no locks. Every now and then someone will open the door ... 'Oh! I'm sorry.'
"We say, 'It's OK.' We don't really mean this. I think we'd be surprised if they came back actually: 'AGGHHH!' ...'It's OK, she said it was OK. Call Julie. ... This is Julie. ... And you are ...?' "
The material is PG-13, the language clean and, refreshingly, Ellen avoids the obligatory and predictable lesbian jokes (though she has shown a deft touch with them) and sticks to more universal topics: airplanes, babies, being raised in the mountains by Hollywood Indians, etc.
We've shared this with many friends and they all find it uproarious.
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Acquiring the Taste
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ASIN: B000001FW9 Release Date: 1990-04-20 |
Tracks:
- Pantagruel's Nativity
- Edge Of Twilight
- The House, The Street, The Room
- Acquiring The Taste
- Wreck
- The Moon is Down
- Black Cat
- Plain Truth
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warm to warmth.......2006-09-25
Acquiring The Mott.......2005-09-27
The band started when the three brothers Shulman , Derek,Ray, and Phil, got fed up with life as part of Simon Dupree and The Big Sound , who were semi-famous for having a couple of hits in the late Sixties, most notably 'Kites' from 1967 . Wishing to go onto something with higher (sic) ideals than their pop band, like wise musicians were sort out . This search started in 1969 , when of course there was an absolute abundance of very talented muso's around all having been brought up on a heavy diet of Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry,Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones , Hendrix ,Vanilla Fudge,etc and were now ready to spread their own wings . A butterfly plucks a chord in Memphis can lead to a whole musical movement in London.
Three like-minded musicians were selected. Keyboard wizard Kerry Minear was obviously going to be a very useful limb to the Giant , as he could also sing lead vocals on the more rock orientated songs , plus play the odd bass note when Ray Shulman had other duties , Martin Smith got the seat behind the bins as he was found to be a drummer that was prepared to adapt to whatever musical style the rest decided to change to , even if it was three or four times during one song . Perhaps the pick of the bunch though was guitarist Gary Green , a guitarist who could either play his axe with great feeling picking his notes with passion and subtlety, or could knock you dead by turning round and playing so fast the wallpaper would strip from your walls.
So thus was the mighty Gentle Giant born in 1969, a very apt title as there was no doubt the strength of this musical group, nor was there any doubt in their charm and wit.
The first album was released in 1970, when really the Giant was just finding it's feet, it was really after a year on the road that the Giant reached it's full maturity , making their second album 'Acquiring the Taste' the first album that was to feel like the finished item.
There are eight numbers on 'Acquiring The Taste' all of which stand up on their own , but are much better suited to listen to as a complete album , as each track runs into the next , like new chapters of a page-turner novel that you just can't wait to get to and then when the next one starts you are already intrigued as to what the next bit is going to sound like . During the recording of this album the giants used over thirty different instruments between them , Gary Green the only member of the band allowed to stick to just one instrument . They used to also take all these different instruments with them on the road as well , which must have led to some very interesting stocktaking after gigs, and also used to cause much hilarity during the concert if a musician had to swap instruments half way through a song and upon putting the first one down would make a huge pantomime of trying to find the next one before the required solo was needed .
The liner notes for 'Acquiring The Taste' are perhaps the best description of Gentle Giant's music, in their own words so to speak .
" 'Acquiring the Taste' is the second phase of sensory pleasure .If you've gorged yourself on our first album, then relish the finer flavours ( We Hope) of this our second offering. It is our goal to expand the frontiers of contemporary music at the risk of being very unpopular. We have recorded each composition with one thought-that it should be unique, adventurous, and fascinating. It has taken every shred of our combined musical knowledge to achieve this. From the outset we have abandoned all preconceived thoughts on blatant commercialism. Instead we hope to give you something far more substantial and fulfilling. All you need to do is acquire the taste ."
It may sound a little pretentious now , but considering that this was written nearly thirty five years ago, it does at least tell you that the giants heart was into trying to create something new and interesting. The music of Gentle Giant sounds as fresh and inventive today as it did then , cutting it's own swathe through the fields of modern music . Also the Giant's music is as indescribable now as it was then. The Gentle Giant had it's own particular musical swagger about it .
I think for any body that would like to shake hands with the Giant musically this their second album is as good as any , although for a band, whose music was so complex,and who seemed to be constantly on the road in the early seventies,( Three month tours of America were common place, and any large festival in Europe with out Gentle Giant just was not complete), they were very prodigious in the studio , producing between 1970 and 1975 eight albums. Gentle Giant (1970),Acquiring The Taste(1971) Three Friends(1972) Octopus(1972) In A Glass House(1973) .The Power And The Glory((1974),Freehand ( 1975). They also released a fine live album Playing The Fool (1977). I admit that both quality and quantity dropped off after this , and time finally caught up with the Giant in 1980 when the band called it a day .
After a new burst of appreciation for the Giant in the late nineties there have been many re-releases and compilation albums released ( The best result from this is probably the double CD called 'Edge Of Twilight ' which culls most of the best tracks from the Giants six first albums , and gives you over two and a half hours of music ) Amazon now stocks over ninety Gentle Giant titles , and I'm afraid if you wish to hear some of Gentle Giants music that is where you will have to go , as still today most music shops would not know quite how to market the Gentle Giant. Remember you can always listen to snippets of the music for free by downloading the SoundBits so you know what you are getting into before pressing the ' Proceed to checkout' button.
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Fufilling The Promise.......2005-06-28
Astonishing.......2004-04-06
I listened to this last night - the first time I'd listened to it on about 10 years (not that I don't like it, just that I'm very busy).
I was so stunned. Now, I'd heard this many times before, enough that I could play the songs in my head (you kow what I mean?). But revisiting this was a minor epiphany.
GG makes the statement that they want to stretch the potential of popular music while running the risk of being very unpopular. They really didn't care who liked their music; it was important to them to experiment, and to develop their complexities.
This freedom comes shining through this excellent album! So powerful, and so imtimate.
Give it a few listens - it WILL grow on you!
You'll find yourself coming back to this again and again!
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Acquiring The Taste For Gentle Giant.......2003-08-31
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A Taste for Passion
Jean-Luc Ponty Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General
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ASIN: B000002I9Q Release Date: 1990-07-25 |
Tracks:
- Stay With Me
- Sunset Drive
- Dreamy Eyes
- Beach Girl
- A Taste For Passion
- Life Cycles
- Reminiscence
- Give Us A Chance
- Obsession
- Farewell
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The start of a new era for JLP.......2007-04-06
Clearly, you can see his direction in the forthcoming years.... and of course, with Holdsworth on guitar, it's a classic for sure.
may be ponty's best?.......2006-02-05
Beach Girl Rockssssssssssssssssssssss.......2005-09-10
Have I said enough?
Get this CD for "Beach Girl" !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tame, but not lame.......2004-01-12
Ponty at his best!.......2003-07-14
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Classic Masters
Taste of Honey Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco
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ASIN: B00005V5Q5 Release Date: 2002-01-29 |
Tracks:
- Boogie Oogie Oogie
- You're In Good Hands
- Disco Dancin'
- Do It Good
- Dance
- Rescue Me
- I'm Talkin' 'Bout You
- Sukiyaki
- I'll Try Something New
- We've Got The Groove
- This Love Of Ours
- I Want To Be Your Girl
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Classic Masters - Taste of Honey.......2005-09-26
bobbyohyeah.......2005-08-16
Three star rating for the greatness of the artists and the budget price of the CD but true fans should question whether it is worth purchasing.
Slammin Set.......2003-09-15
Taking me "back in the day...".......2002-06-01
Whatever happened to these ladies? I think they still have a lot of good tunes in them...
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Hed Kandi: Taste of Kandi Summer 2007
Various Artists Manufacturer: Hed Kandi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000RZH34E Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- So Far
- It's Gonna Happen (Wesley Clarke Remix)
- Hypnotised (Dj Spen & The Muthafunkaz Remix)
- Love What You Feel (House Bros Soulful Vocal)
- Let The Beat Hit 'Em (Soul Avengerz Mix)
- Funky Love (Born To Funk Remix)
- My Sun Will Get You (Deep Groovers Extended Remix)
- Shine (Moto Blanco Remix)
- One Love, One World (Club Extended)
- Guilty (Eddie Thoenick Remix)
- Big Fun (Beaver And Jones Remix)
- Get Up (Steve Mac Remix)
- Freaks (Vandalism Mix)
- Ocean Drums (Ocean Drums Main Mix)
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2007 Edition of the Hed Kandi Summer Sampler is a Stylish Selection with Lots of Kandi Flavours to Whet the Appetite for a Summer of Sumptuous Delights. This Mini-mix is the Perfect Showcase for their Summer Activities. This Slice of Kandi Magic is Edited Into an Easy-to-manage, Bite-size Collection of Highlights from Upcoming Releases. The Opening Tracks Shine the Sun; Miguel Migs "so Far", Maxine Hardcastle "it's Gonna Happen" and Seb Leger's "Hypnotised", Followed by Asbo's "Let the Beat Hit 'em". Move from Poolside to Dancefloor with Booty Luv "Shine", Then Frank Ti-aya Ft.yardi Don Unify the Dancefloor with "One Love, One World" Before the Twisted Traffic Lights Signal Dirtier Action - Dons "Big Fun" Just That, Byron Stingily's "Get Up (Everybody)" Returns with a Steve Mac Re-touch, Before Freaks "The Creeps" Cranks Up and Ocean Drums Finishes off with Spine-tingle Vocals from Kandi Favourite Kathy Brown on Vocals.Rap Music:
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