15 Minutes

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1999 album from the poppy '80s new wave star. 12 tracks, including the single 'Somebody Loves You'.

15 Minutes,Nik Kershaw,Rhino / Wea,New Wave,Pop,Pop/Rock,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop

15 Minutes

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A good choice

American Jubilee

Manufacturer: Telarc
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Binding: Audio CD

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I Love a Parade John Williams
Stars & Stripes: America's Greatest Hits
Round-Up
Classics of the Silver Screen
Sailing

ASIN: B000003CUB
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Liberty Fanfare
Yankee Doodle
Variations on 'America'
Grand Walkaround
Wallflower Waltz
Gala Cakewalk
Jubilee
Dixie
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Variations On A Shaker Melody
American Salute
Star Spangled Spectacular
God Bless America
America The Beautiful
The Stars & Stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

A good choice.......2005-06-16

I did not know all the tunes when I have ordered this CD and after listening, there are still some tunes that I do not know. However, the quality of recording is excellent, the choice of tunes is interesting and the orchestration is good. So, if you know these tunes and if you like them, you may buy this CD; it is not a bad one. It is not the one that I prefer because it is a question of personal choice but it is at least a good one.

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A Flawed Candle in the Darkness
Undisciplined
Best of 2004? Could very well be. Don't go astray... Try it.
Dark, Deep, and Thick with Clouds indeed

astray
Matthew Parmenter
Manufacturer: Strung Out Records
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Unfolded Like Staircase
Push & Profit
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My River Flows
Fear of a Blank Planet

ASIN: B00023DA2K
Release Date: 2004-04-15

Tracks:

Now
Distracted
Dirty Mind
Another Vision
Some Fear Growing Old
Between Me and the End
Modern Times

Product Description

The 68-minute CD features all new tracks including the 21-minute song suite Modern Times. Produced and engineered by Parmenter, astray is decidedly psychedelic in atmosphere. Songs unfold into dreamlike improvisations that surround the listener. Bassist Mathew Kennedy appears throughout the CD, the sole guest musician on astray. Parmenter covers vocals and other audibles, including piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, violin, organ, synthesizers, marimba, Theremin, and Mellotron sounds.

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A Flawed Candle in the Darkness.......2006-12-20

While I was not always in the mood for it, I was a fan of Discipline's particularly dreary brand of progressive rock in the late 90's. If I was feeling a little introverted and evil, and after "The Downward Spiral" was worn out, "Unfolded Like Staircase" certainly met my needs. While not nearly as acerbic as Reznor, Parmenter's unique and passionate voice delivered a certain psychotic prog intellectualism that I was getting in touch with, and I developed a respect for his work. As a result, I chose to purchase "Astray" at the same time as Neal Morse's "One." I thought that "Astray" may act as a compelling foil to Morse's increasingly Christian (but still well-written) viewpoint. After all, both Parmenter and Morse have some interesting similarities as talented, charismatic, and possibly overbearing conceptualists (for entirely different reasons).

While "Astray" does not come close to exhibiting the compositional strength that Morse seems to just sweat, it is a decent listen. Parmenter has a knack for brooding, menacing atmospheres, and his thinly drawn line between confession and self-deprecation would most likely appeal to die-hard fans of old-school Fish-led Marillion, in the vein of "Fugazi." While Parmenter's approach may not be as poetic or aloof as Fish's, his tendency to shine a flashlight on uncomfortable aspects of himself is simultaneously disquieting and cathartic in a way that teeters on Goth.

Rather than a poet, Parmenter's approach is more that of a storyteller, which is both a boon and a bane. He takes considerable care to imbue his lyrics with a dramatic plot that climaxes effectively like a short story, but his desire to lead the listener through his lyrical ideas sometimes results in overlong and periocially muddy arrangements. There are several tunes on "Astray" that pass the seven-minute mark that probably could end at five (see "Dirty Mind"), but are extended for the sake of the text. However, the hooky nature and well-considered atmosphere of these songs make this aspect of "Astray" less irritating than it sounds, especially if you are a fan of lyrics.

Parmenter also proves to have significant talents as a multi-instrumentalist. On "Astray," if we are to believe his credits, he plays all instruments besides bass. If this is the case, a focused listen will reveal his significant facility on sax, piano, cello, drums, and guitar. However, of all of these it is the latter that is the least convincing. Sonically, "Astray" is a mere two or three steps away from early Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel, largely due to the dark ambiance and introverted text. I can't help but think that if he had outsourced his guitar work that the tunes would open up to a higher level of instrumental intensity.

The Lowdown: "Astray" probably sounds best if you are driving alone in the rain. It's gloomy and sometimes overlong prog, but within the mire there are overtones of self-revelation. Fans of thoughtful and occasionally clever lyrics in this setting could certainly do much worse.

Undisciplined.......2006-03-21

I bought this album on the strength of "Unfold like staircase" by Discipline and the other reviews placed on this page. As you can see from my moderate 3 star rating I am not truly satisfied and feel that I should have better spent my hard earned cash elsewhere. I enjoyed the 20 minute epic at the close of the album but the rest of the content does not deliver. Why? Because the remaining tracks are overly repetative and lead nowhere. The essence of progressive music for me is the unpredicatability, with constant changes in pace and melody.

Further, Parmenter's guitar work is solid but uninspired, the choice to play every instrument himself (except bass) imposed limitations from the outset. Influenced strongly by Peter Hammill's songwriting style, M.P. should steer clear of emulating the VDGG frontman's enormous singing range. When Hammill hits the deep notes he sounds authentic but Parmenter sounds forced. Having said all that, I still look forward to any new offerings that Discipline may have in the pipeline.

Best of 2004? Could very well be. Don't go astray... Try it........2005-01-13

Many influences abound on Matthew Parmenter's first solo release. The Genesis school of theatrical music, VDGG's pain and anguish (Parmenter occassionally sounds very much like Peter Hammill) and early King Crimson's aural soundscape (heavily mellotronised) and even a glimpse or two of Jon Anderson styled lyric lines (in my head I could hear Anderson singing some of the vocals. Not timbre, mind you, more inflection). All in all, a healthy prog soup.

Except for the bass, all instruments are played by Parmenter. Drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards, violin, sax, guitar... It has such a live feel, it's hard to believe everything is totally overdubbed. Each instrument is played with finesse and the conviction one puts into being adept at only a single instrument. This guy could be a member in any band. Versatility is an understatement.

This album is a grower, each listen (about 15 for me) brings forth new elements and wonders. By the third or fouth listen, I was captured.

Vocally, Parmenter can be a chameleon. He changes styles and tones in an instant. From Hammill's melodrama to Anderson's wispy naivete to Gabriel's storytelling characters. Personally, I would be appreciative if he dropped the Hammill persona. It comes across as almost too imitative, rather than personal. I researched other sites regarding this release and some even credit Hammill as singing on this record. Believe me, Hammill''s name does not appear on the CD sleeve, nor on the MP website. Strange? I'll say. Discipline's last studio release, Unfolded Like Staircase features some Hamillesque vocals as well.

Musically, Astray doesn't get as heavy as the Discipline albums. There are many softer interludes and rarely do the tune reach any climatic cresendoes. The music lilts and flows. It will not lull you, however, it's piques your interest and carries you along. This is what progressive music should do. This is visual art for the mind. It's not always pretty, but it screams to been seen.

High points? The longest track, "Modern Times" has many movements, plenty of mellotron and some King Crimson power chording and eclectic themes. Over twenty minutes of shifting textures, martial beats, apocalyptical lyrics and a stunning guitar solo finale. "Dirty Mind" features wonderfully irreverent lyrcis and a playful piano accompaniment. "All my thoughts turn to dirty thoughts." Wickedly fun. "Distracted" gives me the Jon Anderson image. Too bad YES doesn't get this charged lyrically anymore. "Now" has a heavy Hammill vibe in the lyrics and delivery.

It's a strong disc. There is a lot to absorb and many sights to see and hear within the music. Just like the old Ragu commercials, "Try It, You'll Like IT."

Dark, Deep, and Thick with Clouds indeed.......2004-12-22

As the Amazon description reveals, Matthew Parmenter's first solo album Astray is the ultimate melting pot of dark, deep and heavily introspective songwriting. Parmenter is American underground prog band Discipline's frontman, but Discipline hasn't released any albums since 1997 if I'm not mistaken. I was rather surprised to find out Parmenter had returned with a brooding solo offering titled Astray, which proves to be a significant improvement in many ways. Not only that, but it is also a true 'solo' album in the way that Matthew Parmenter basically plays every instrument except the bass. He sings, plays the piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, violin, organ, synths, mellotron and a number of other instruments. His Discipline bandmate Matthew Kennedy accompanies him with his subtle bass lines. Parmenter recorded, mixed, produced and engineered Astral as well. The outcome is brilliant and his diversity has to be respected. From what I know, the only other artist who has played every instrument on a solo album is Dan Swano on his Moontower record (though the two musicians play quite a different style of prog).

"Now" welcomes the listener with a strangely beautiful piano melody that creeps into the song mixing with jazzy drumming. Parmenter's drum work is nothing short of brilliant. The way he plays with the cymbals and gives more emphasis on content rather than technique is nicely displayed here. His singing seems different; more mature in a way. There is a distinct Peter Hamill feel to be found but the music is more in the league of Gabriel-era Genesis. Brief guitar lines run underneath the dark atmosphere of the song with fat, pulsing bass throbs. All these overlapped instruments are blended to give the mosaic of "Now" its final character. I had to hear this track five times in a row before I could move on to the next song, and I must say it's still my favourite on the CD along with the 21-minute "Modern Times". The momentum is reduced as "Distracted" and "Dirty Mind" work their way through the clutter of the record. More jazz piano and an improvised instrumental section become the focal point of the songs displaying a varied complexity throughout the music. I am strangely reminded of another indie band, maudlin of the Well, while listening to parts of Astray. It must be the way the classical formation is amalgamated with free-style jazz. No one else may agree about this comparison though. The guitar work on "Dirty Mind" is very bluesy in context and it works impeccably.

A tired organ opens "Another Vision" with blurry drumming in the far edge of the mix. Parmenter's fragile vocals are delicately layered over the composition and all you have to do is close your eyes and be drawn by the intensity of his singing. By the time the song reaches its finale, you are fully convinced that Parmenter has certainly entered a realm of maturity. This is progressive music gone dark, without relying on the 'neo' tag as the music presented here sounds surprisingly fresh despite being 70's inspired. The protagonist in "Some Fear Growing Old" invites the listener to enter his mind for a moment to observe his inner conflicts about getting old. The opaque acoustic guitar complements the gloom leaving its place for a sad violin piece towards the end. Matthew Parmenter guested on Tiles' two albums before playing violin, but it sounds totally different here. "Between Me and the End" features keys and guitars sparkling without being uplifting. This song is blessed with a truly standout performance. Parmenter's singing becomes even more haunting here. The album closer "Modern Times" is easily the climax of the whole record. It kicks in with a slow, dragging and morose melody. Suddenly, 7 minutes into the song, the song explodes into a funk-driven post-psychedelia heavily centred on the bass guitar. Actually on each song, there is a moment where each instrument is pushed forward so it can shine through and add to the composition, but the bass is simply phenomenal. It drives the song forward, carries it, and never fails to add to the sinister mood. Parmenter continues to generate fresh ideas on the guitar with picking style on acoustic and electric respectively. There is even a brief synth solo at the end which oddly fits in nicely. The writing is cohesive, structured, but by no means forced. A very good ending to a very good record indeed. The booklet, packaging, lyrics and artwork are a great representation of the music this album contains. Every Progressive Rock fan needs to hear this.

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THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN IN THE MODERN AGE
late 90's pop-rock masterpiece, criminally overlooked
What justice in this world?
"Say what planet have I been on"
What a comeback

15 Minutes
Nik Kershaw
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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To Be Frank
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The Riddle

ASIN: B00000IMSC
Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

Somebody Loves You
Have A Nice Life
Billy
Find Me An Angel
Your Brave Face
What Do You Think Of It So Far?
God Bless
Stick Around
Fiction
Made In Heaven
Shine On
15 Minutes
Bonus Track 1

Album Description

1999 album from the poppy '80s new wave star. 12 tracks, including the single 'Somebody Loves You'.

Customer Reviews:

THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN IN THE MODERN AGE.......2006-12-13

like I said in the title....Nik is BRILLIANT. this guy......he takes a melody and makes it his own testament to the human condition. 15 mins is a GREAT album full of beautiful melodies and lyrics. no song is wasted or filler.

for those of us who love and crave REAL MUSIC in an era where the recording industry has all but forgotten about looking for new TALENT and true musicianship, Nik Kershaw is an oasis in the desert of CRAP (HIP HOP for one example!) that seems to be ever present on the airwaves.

I just recently bought his new CD, "you've gotta laugh" via his website, from Shorthouse records and he picked up right where he left off in 1999.
there might be the better part of a decade between albums but HIS MUSIC IS ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT, FOLKS!!! BUY HIS ALBUMS!!!!!

late 90's pop-rock masterpiece, criminally overlooked.......2006-04-11

Kershaw reminds me of a lot of other pop/rock singer-songwriters like Aimee Mann, Elliot Smith or Glenn Philips who are never appreciated to the degree they should be, because (especially young) people are always looking for the excessiveness in popular music. It isn't exactly something you say..."check out 15 minutes, this f&*%n rocks man". But repeated listens reveal a man who has a gift for writing this kind of music that is only shared by a handful of people on the planet (think Paul McCartney, Sting in the Police years, etc.). Beatiful, moving, perfect songs.

What justice in this world?.......2005-05-22

Artists like Nik Kershaw, Andrew Gold and Jude Cole are part of tht select club whose magic seems obvious to music afficianados but obscured to the mass of the music buying public. I don't know what justice there is in being a musician's musician or a songwriter's songwriter, but Nik Kershaw is both. I was of course familiar with Nik's 80's output - "The Riddle" being a class pop record that is still very listenable today and "Radio Musicola" that followed, revealed a sharp wit and keen observations, as well as an artist that didn't take himself too seriously. That, however is no excuse for us not to!!
Buy "15 Minutes" and hear the musings of a mature artist, blessed with a great pop sensibility.

"Say what planet have I been on".......2004-04-21

I first heard Nik Kershaw's 15 Minutes CD at a listening station at a record store when it first came out. I am not a big fan of his, but I remember him from the early/mid 1980s and was interested in what he was doing currently. Boy, was I surprised. The first track is unbelievably catchy. The chorus is wonderful. "Have a Nice Life" is nice in a sing-along sort of way. "Find Me an Angel" is hauntingly beautiful. "Your Brave Face" is an addictive rocker. "What Do You Think of It So Far?" has one of the best choruses I've heard in a long time. "God Bless" is a different-sounding song with some interesting, and strangely familiar, guitar work. "Fiction" is a pleasant, slow number with more nice acoustic guitar and lyrics like: "If they made a film of the book of the memory with Bobby De Niro and Demi De Moore, you'd sit in your seat with your popcorn and chocolate, and wonder aloud at the point of it all." The heavy sounding chorus to "Made in Heaven" makes the song. "Shine On" is adequate but "15 Minutes" is an excellent ending, I especially like the synthesizer/orchestra part. Almost every track here is excellent. The only track I do not care for as much is "Billy" which seems like overly forced story-telling about a girl looking for Mr. Right and falls for a boy wanting numerous Mrs. Rights. It is cute, though, and I think a lot of people will like it.

As one might guess, I bought this CD right after leaving the listening station, and only when I got home to listen to it on my stereo did I discover that this CD does not end with "15 Minutes" but includes a bonus remake of Kershaw's early 1980s hit "Wouldn't It Be Good." I was very happy to hear this song, as it was the track I most remember from Nik Kershaw's 1980s output. It is slower rendition of the song with acoustic guitar. It is not as good as the original, of course, but it was still a welcomed surprise. 13 quality tracks! I would not be surprised if Kershaw's most devoted fans call 15 Minutes his best album.

What a comeback.......2002-12-09

Even though Nik Kershaw was something of a one-hit wonder in the United States (with "Wouldn't It Be Good"), he actually landed many hit singles in the UK. My family got hooked on his albums in the 80s. After his first two albums, his sales faltered, ending with the tragically ignored _The Works_ in 1989. For ten years, Nik Kershaw didn't release any new albums, although he did produce several other artists, lending his writing talents, and had a few "featuring" positions on some lesser-known artists. Unknown to the public -- and certainly unknown in the States -- Nik had suffered badly from his meteoritic rise to fame and fortune and the sudden deflating of his "15 minutes." This 1999 release, so appropriately titled, essentially consists of material he worked on over the ten year gap since his last album -- as he put it, it was material too personal to really lend to other artists, and it was more of a healing process than a commercial effort. It's obviously Nik Kershaw, but he's moved on from the 80s and the obvious pain that the "one hit wonder" branding caused him. Every single track on this album is outstanding and not to be missed.

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15 Minutes of Fame, 15 Years of Infamy
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Manufacturer: Steel Cage
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ASIN: B00004ZDRP
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

Intro: Bavarian Spice
Queen City Stomp
Destructo Rock
Kill The Business
Up All Night
Hippy Punk
I Wish I Had Killed You
I Don't Need You
2 Headed Dog
'Cause I Love you
Walking Dead
Haunted House
It Looks Good For Them To Care
Fuck All Ya'll
Psycho Killer
Heavy Mud
The Singing Grandfather
Fornication
I Can't Control Myself
Date Rape
Violence Now
Wifebeater
Hammerhead
Jailbait
Hate For Power
People Like You
1969
Jailhouse

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Historic Violin Recording
Violin History in Sound -- Always Interesting
A Valuable Item to Collect

Recorded Violin, Vol. ll

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ASIN: B000003Z3O
Release Date: 1993-01-21

Tracks:

5th Sonata: (Prelude) Adagio
'Pugnani': Praeludium - Allegro
Romance - Danse champretre
Carneval Russe
Waltz In A Flat , Op. 39 - 15
Hejre Kati Op. 32
Petite Suite: En Bateau
Hungarian Dance No. 8 In A Major
Spohr - Larghetto (Duet, Op. 67 - 2)
Slavonic Dance Op. 72 - 2
'FAE' Sonata: Scherzo
1st Sonata, BWV 1001: Fugue
2nd Concerto, Op. 11: Romance
Valse - Scherzo, Op. 34
Vocalise, Op. 34 - 14
3rd Partita, E Major BWV 1006: Two Minuets
Sonata, Op. 91: Andante - Sostenuto
Reve d'Enfant Op. 14
Hungarian Dance No. 4 In F Minor

Tracks:

Gavotte
Sonata, 3 In C Minor, Op. 45: Allegretto
Suite In C Minor: Air
Geister Tanz - Molto Perpetuo
'Nel cor piu' Varns.
Scherzo - tarantelle, Op. 16
Deux Minutes de Jazz
Rumanian Folk Dances
Polonaise brillante, Op. 4
Tzigane
Andante
La Vida breve: Spanish Dance
Andante Religioso, Op. 70
King Roger: Chant
La Ronde des Lutins, Op. 25
Caprice No. 20 In D Major
Nocturne No. 1, Op. 5 - 1
Grave
O Canto

Tracks:

Pugnani: Praeludium - Allegro
Orfeo: Melodie
Burleska, Op. 17 - 4
Ballade In D Minor, Op. 15
'Carmen' Fantasy: Fantasy (Based Bizet)
Caprice Basque, Op. 24
Nocturne In E Flat
Rondino Op. 32 - 2
Mazurka, Op. 11 - 3
The Violin Maker Of Cremona: Intermezzo
Canzonetta, Op. 6
Souvenir
Variations Op. 33 - 1
Schon Rosmarin
Hora Staccato
Danza Espanola
Hungarian Folk Tunes
Petrushka: Russian Dance

Customer Reviews:

Historic Violin Recording.......2005-07-29

Although interesting from an historical point of view, I found these CD's almost unlistenable due to the quality of the recordings (old). There is also an unrelenting hiss in the background.

Violin History in Sound -- Always Interesting.......2005-03-27

It's always interesting to listen to old violin recordings. You
get violin history in sound bytes and can hear for yourself how
violin playing has developed. You can also see how fiendishly difficult violin playing can be even for the best representatives of their respective eras. But was it really fair
to the rest of the pack to include Fritz Kreisler? Once he arrives on the scene everyone else becomes a dark backdrop to his
effulgence. Even the modern violinists included suffer in comparison when all he did in this collection was to play one of his trifling ditties. The suavity of his performance make so many others sound like mechanical creaking engines. I would buy this just for historical reasons, though I already own most of the 78s already. Notably missing in this collection are Mischa Elman, Max Rosen, Efrem Zimbalist, Jacques Thibaud and many others. Vasa Prihoda, Tossy Spivakovsky, Ruggiero Ricci, Oistrakh the elder, and Zino Francescatti complete Kreisler's court and are worthy to bear his arms in this set. Buy it before it goes OOP.

A Valuable Item to Collect.......2001-03-10

This is an extremely valuable recording for anyone interested in the different schools of violin playing in the early 20th century. So many violinists are represented and it is awe-inspiring to realise you are listening to the great masters! The program notes by Tully Potter are very detailed and they make very interesting and informative reading, with equal dedication to each violinist (some smaller names are included with the bigger ones). On the down side, there are problems with some of the noisiness of the actual recording, but that is to be expected with such old material. I think some of the performances don't carry well in the recording process - seeing these people perform would have been very different. Nevertheless it makes for thought-provoking on how performance practices and styles have changed in such a short amount of time. I thoroughly recommend this historical document.

Supertones Surf / Modern Surf Band Spotlight

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Supertones Surf / Modern Surf Band Spotlight
Various Artists
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ASIN: B00008YFVP
Release Date: 2003-03-01

Tracks:

Torque Wrench - Nebulas
Fooling Around Playa del Rey - Bitch Boys
Media Nocturne - VonRippers
Last Ride - Cocktail Preachers
Side Slippin' - Diamondheads
Dr. Yes - Retroliners
Avanti - Monsters From Mars!
Flamenco Surf - Sharkskins
The Wet Set - Metalunas
The Sweet Ride - ZPS
Harbor Patrol - Estrume'n'tal
Ted's Twist - tsmf
Sand Pumper - Brainwashers
Moonshot Part 3 - Mighty Surf Lords
Wingnut - Bustin Surfboards with Ralph Rebel
T-16 - Nebulas
Did You Bring Your Brass Knuckles? - Bitch Boys
00 1/2 - VonRippers
Margarita Meltdown - Cocktail Preachers
Dented Fender - Diamondheads
Rumble In The Stratosphere 2002 - Retroliners
Happy In A Cage - Monsters From Mars!
The Mild Bunch Rides Again - Sharkskins
The Curse of Pier 13 - Metalunas
Estampida - ZPS
Vacalgada - Estrume'n'tal
El Duelo de Chiuauas - tsmf
Bawunga Bob - Brainwashers
Spanish Fly - Ralph Rebel

Album Description

Why would 15 bands from across the globe cover songs composed by The Supertones? Contrary to what you may think - this is NOT a tribute album.

This album IS a showcase of some of today's up and coming bands in the modern surf instrumental scene. It displays a slice of the vast talent of the surf instrumental phenomenon that has spread throughout the world and continued to grow unabated since the early 1960s. The concept behind this release is to strike a contrast between the bands' interpretations of a body of modern surf music with the bands' own original compositions. The songs and performances are a testimony to the quality of The Supertones' music and the tremendous talent of today's hot new surf bands.

This release has been issued simultaneously with a retrospective of The Supertones' decade of original surf compositions aptly titled "Original Music" (GGR 1012).

15 Minutes
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THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN IN THE MODERN AGE

late 90's pop-rock masterpiece, criminally overlooked

What justice in this world?

"Say what planet have I been on"

What a comeback

15 Minutes
Nik Kershaw
Manufacturer: Eagle Records
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Have a Nice Life
Billy
Find Me an Angel
Your Brave Face
What Do You Think of It So Far?
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Fiction
Made in Heaven
Shine On
15 Minutes
Wouldn't It Be Good [Acoustic Live][*]

Album Description

1999 album from the poppy '80s new wave star. 12 tracks, including the single 'Somebody Loves You'.

Customer Reviews:

THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN IN THE MODERN AGE.......2006-12-13

late 90's pop-rock masterpiece, criminally overlooked.......2006-04-11

What justice in this world?.......2005-05-22

"Say what planet have I been on".......2004-04-21

What a comeback.......2002-12-09

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Absolutely Wonderful
I give it one star because I cannot give less
AWESOME
15 Minutes was worth waiting for.
Marc has truly outdone himself, definitely unforgettable!

15 Minutes
Marc Nelson
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000K2VC
Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

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Too Friendly
Compass Love

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Wonderful.......2000-02-16

I've been waiting for Marc to release this solo album since I heard he left Az Yet. Marc has such a unique voice and I wish he would get more publicity then what he's gotten so far. I think he can sing better then more then half the popular artists out there now, I'd recommend this album to any lover of good soul music. 15 minutes, Time to Play, Too Friendly, Compass Love are all hits in my mind.

I give it one star because I cannot give less.......1999-12-23

Why is this ok? The sentiment of this song is just too tired. But I guess this is all people expect these days. Even Jay-Z has that "6:15 and I'm puttin' her out" line. Why don't men who feel like that's all they want just start breaking each other off?

Whack. That's all I can say. Don't waste your time or money.

AWESOME.......1999-10-28

WOW! 15 MINUTES THE SONG IS HOT AND SO IS THE VIDEO. MARC NELSON IS ONE OF A KIND THIS ALBUM IS GOING TO BLOW UP THE CHARTS. I AM TRULY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW RELEASE AND MUCH MUCH MORE.

15 Minutes was worth waiting for........1999-10-18

The single 15 minutes, is perfect for a romantic evening with that special someone. The snippets, Chocolate Mood, Compass Love & Too Friendly are definitely attention getters. I am impatiently awaiting the release date. This album will definitely be one of my favorites for a long time to come.

Marc has truly outdone himself, definitely unforgettable!.......1999-10-05

From Boyz II Men to Az Yet to solo artist, Marc Nelson has been moving onward & upward. He has contributed a world of talent to the music business, & will leave a tremendous mark on the industry. Chocolate Mood is definitely one cd that should be in your Slow Jam repertoire.

Average customer rating:

Lift & the Drag

Manufacturer: Stargazer Lily
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADV3G
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Average customer rating:

FAQ: Karl Bartos - 15 Minutes of Fame
Karl Bartos meets New Order
Most people dont understand
kraftwerk fans stay clear of karl- he sold his synths off!

15 Minutes of Fame
Karl Bartos
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Visi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000517HT
Release Date: 2000-11-20

Tracks:

15 Minutes of Fame [Radio Edit]
15 Minutes of Fame [Original Mix]
15 Minutes of Fame [Club Mix]
15 Minutes of Fame [Arty Mix]

Album Description

Solo single for the Kraftwerk member. Tracks, '15 Minutes Of Fame' (Radio Edit, Original Mix, Club Mix and Arty Mix). 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.

Album Details

The First Single from the Ex-member of Kraftwerk.

Customer Reviews:

FAQ: Karl Bartos - 15 Minutes of Fame.......2003-10-03

1. Does this sound like Kraftwerk? Yes, similar.
2. Is it a song I can play on a loop? Yes, that's what I do.
3. Will I say I like it? Most likely, yes.
4. Did Karl really sell out his synths and took on guitars and real acoustic drums? No, that's not true. Track is made on synths and Karl's voice is the only link to analogue world,
5. What is the song about? It is related to Andy Warhall's (long time Kraftwerk icon) concept of 15 minutes of fame for everyone. "What's your claim to fame?"
6. Can I also find this song on some of Karl's albums? Yes, it's a part of his 2003 "Communication" album.

In fact, I would give this single 4 1/2 stars but there's no such an option here.

Karl Bartos meets New Order.......2003-05-11

This is the unique Bartos' percussive sound in a New Order style song. This single shows a little improvement in his music since his last awful and boring acoustic album, "Electric Music"(with "c"), but is still boring and far away from "Esperanto".

Most people dont understand.......2002-07-04

Karl Bartos was in several pop based bands prior to kraftwerk,
This is his return to that same sort of Genre.

His album released before this, (not esperanto, but his self title) was in this same genre.

Bartos, and Fluer (ex-kraftwerk aswell) are doing some recording however, Fluer came and injected his own electronic percussion genious, and some degree of passionless vocals for some of the more synth based tracks.

Just becuase Bartos put his Moog down and picked a guitar for a while doesnt mean he cant switch back, take a look a Pete Shelley from the Buzzcocks, he did solo syunth stuff, and shelleydevoto, and still recorded with the buzzcocks.

All in all thoguh, id say that for what Bartos was going for this is enjoyable.

kraftwerk fans stay clear of karl- he sold his synths off!.......2000-12-30

words can hardly explain the bitterness that i feel at this once innovating musician.The first album rocked like past latter Kraftwerk efforts have by setting new electronik frontiers to cross.the second album was a abomination of all krautrock to date and send germany back into the polka days.Utterly detestable use of his equipment and void of vocoder and real synths.He should come up with more of the first albums feel.NO doubt this effort should finish any chance of being remotely marketable.sorry bro try again

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