Hoodoo [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
2003 digitally remastred reissue of Alf's 1991 critically acclaimed 'comeback' album, that's unavailable domestically, includes the hits 'This House' & 'It Won't Be Long'. Castle.

Hoodoo,Alison Moyet,Castle,Pop,Rock/Pop

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Hoodoo [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Average customer rating: Harmonica mania! Junior Wells (& Buddy Guy): Hoodoo Man Blues One Of The Best Chicago Blues Albums Nobody out does the Hoodoo Man! Junior Wells at his best

Hoodoo Man Blues Junior Wells Manufacturer: Delmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Chicago Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: West Side Soul The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James His Best Howlin' Wolf: His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) The Original Delta Blues ASIN: B000004BI9 Release Date: 1993-06-10

Tracks:

1. Snatch It Back And Hold It
2. Ships On The Ocean
3. Good Morning Schoolgirl
4. Hound Dog
5. In The Wee Hours
6. Hey Lawdy Mama
7. Hoodoo Man Blues
8. Early In The Morning
9. We're Ready
10. You Don't Love Me Baby
11. Chitlin Con Carne
12. Yonder Wall
13. Hoodoo Man Blues, Alternate
14. Chitlin Con Carne, Alternate

Amazon.com essential recording

This 1965 album is where vocalist and harmonica player Junior Wells comes into his own. An early collaboration with Buddy Guy, the two of them sum up the 1960s funk-rock-blues that lay ahead. Hoodoo Man Blues inspired Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton, and a host of other musician-fans. Wells and Guy don't shy from creating James Brown-funkified blues, or from putting a rock edge to their blues; but neither do they shy from traditional blues. Their version of "Good Morning Little School Girl" is a proper update--still menacing, with less of a country blues feel. Also not to be missed is the instrumental workout "Chitlin Con Carne." --Robert Gordon

Customer Reviews:

Harmonica mania!.......2007-06-25

Junior Wells is one of the premier harmonica players ever to his the blues circuit, and this definitely shows off his talent. Very nice to have Buddy Guy playing guitar along side Junior. If you like Little Walter and Muddy Waters, Junior Wells fits in right along side of them, having replaced Little Walter in Muddy's band after Walter left. Highly recommended to any blues lover!

Junior Wells (& Buddy Guy): Hoodoo Man Blues.......2007-04-08

I'm pretty horrified by the thought that I almost wrote off the praise of this album as hype. It is not just one of the coolest blues CDs I have ever heard, but one of the coolest albums period. Even if you (like me) prefer the Delta Blues but aren't so hot on Chicago -- and *especially* if you dislike Chicago blues because of the tendency for slow, long, boring guitar solos with too much string bendage -- then you need to check this album out. It's tight, contains not one boring solo from beginning to end, and includes some of the best amplified harmonica I've heard (made even better by Wells' tendency to gasp for air right into the microphone between harp blows, the way Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson does when playing his flute). The bass part on "Yonder Wall" will blow your mind. This album has attitude.

One Of The Best Chicago Blues Albums.......2007-01-23

Both Junior Wells and Buddy Guy Shine on this recording. Junior with his all out raw vocal style and killer blues harp and Buddy Guy with a solid riffing rythym. Not enough can be said about either artist on this recording but Buddy is not the Buddy Guy we all know on this album. This Album shows a whole different side of Buddy. Here he is not the bombastic screamer on a fender stratocaster we all know and love but a strong and steady side man with a real heavy groove. Almost no solo's for Buddy on the whole album but his rythym playing shines through and should be an inspiration to every guitarist proving that even the high and mighty can play rythym when needed. The songs are all solid blues and the liner notes well worth the cost of admission. I love everything about this album. One of my favorite spots is "Chitlins Con Carne" A tune written by Kenny Burrell and I have heard many others play it but none quite like this version.

Nobody out does the Hoodoo Man!.......2007-01-16

Junior Wells is my favorite blues harp player. This album was as good as they come, but so many of his that I have I could say the same about. This album is a must for all-out blues harp fans. I love the Hoodoo Man!

Junior Wells at his best.......2007-01-10

I think this product is a "must have" in anyone's blues collection. Having listened to this type of music for over 40 years, I can say that this CD shows the versatility of Junior Wells and you will never get tired of listening to it.

Average customer rating: The Skeleton Key - sounds of the old South contains every compositional piece from the movie good soundtrack Review from Equalmusic.com Spooky good fun!

The Skeleton Key Edward Shearmur Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Skeleton Key (Widescreen Edition) Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic: A Materia Magica of African-American Conjure The Corpse Bride Wrong Doers Respect Me The Exorcism of Emily Rose ASIN: B000A2H8V2 Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Death Letter [The Skeleton Key] - Johnny Farmer, Organized Noize,
2. Opening Titles
3. Come on in My Kitchen [The Skeleton Key] - Robert Johnson
4. Barefoot Dancing [The Skeleton Key]
5. Ben Escapes
6. Do Whatcha Wanna [The Skeleton Key] - ReBirth Brass Band
7. 61 Highway Blues - Mississippi Fred McDowell
8. Violet's Story
9. Hoodoo Woman
10. God Moves on the Water [The Skeleton Key] - Blind Willie Johnson
11. Goldrush [The Skeleton Key]
12. Saving Ben
13. Iko Iko [The Skeleton Key] - The Dixie Cups
14. Conjure Room
15. Conjure of Sacrifice
16. Thank You Child

Customer Reviews:

The Skeleton Key - sounds of the old South.......2007-04-11

Dark, stormy listening to take you to the marshlands of New Orleans - at times, clearly a soundtrack, but with tracks from the likes of Robert Johnson and the hoodoo beats of Iko Iko, you'll suddenly feel an inkling for Gumbo like a true bayou-dwelling Creole.

contains every compositional piece from the movie.......2006-08-04

This CD contains what I thought was every compositional piece from the movie. I was hoping the CD in general would be a little more up-beat and personally I found it a little bit boring to listen to. Listen carefully to the music of the movie becuase that is exactly what you get.

good soundtrack.......2006-01-13

If you are fan of the blues, or you simply enjoy eerie instrumental tunes, this soundtrack is for you.
It is very rare for me to find a soundtrack that contains all the songs i liked from a movie.This is the case! It even has Papa Justify's conjuration of sacrifice, those drums really take you to New Orleans Hoodoo streets. A great complement for the fans of the movie .

Review from Equalmusic.com.......2005-10-28

If you are jonesing for the way New Orleans' used to be or are kicking yourself hard because you never made the pilgrimage down before the recent tragedy, then the soundtrack to The Skeleton Key is your best bet. Like the movie, the soundtrack transports the audience into the bayou culture with such ease that at times it's almost hard to believe that you're not in fact below the Mason-Dixon Line. Released on Varese Records, it is the perfect accompaniment to the film.

Composer Edward Shearmur and the Hollywood Studio Symphony bring the flick to life with their bone chilling orchestrations that can creep you out even in the light of day. Those who dig the horror aspect of the film will be pleased with the inclusion of "Conjure of Sacrifice," a spoken track key to the movie's plot. However, the real reason to buy this release is not for its freaky facets but for its spotlight on a few of the most influential blues artists of the twentieth century.

For anyone beginning to cultivate an interest in blues, this is a great foray into the genre and its heavy hitters. First off is Robert Johnson's "Come On In My Kitchen." Johnson, who many have dubbed the father of modern rock and roll, delivers his legendary take on Delta Blues with perfection. Mississippi Fred McDowell, master of the slide guitar, whether it be bottleneck or the apocryphal steak bone, lends his "61 Highway Blues" with a kind of raw integrity.

My vote however, goes to celebrated gospel musician, Blind Willie Johnson. His "God Moves On The Water" with its crackly sound quality, delivers a sucker punch to the soul. Johnny Farmer's "Death Letter" is easily the best track the recording has to offer. Farmer, the only bluesman on the disc still alive and kicking it, loans an infectious ditty that seeps into the skin and refuses to be washed away. Haunting and beat driven, the song is given a modern remix by southern rapper, Organized Noize. The marriage of Delta and hip-hop here is flawless.

Of course there are a few missteps and oddities. Blackbud's "Barefoot Dancing" is a jarring departure from the easy bayou theme. The song is ill suited to both movie and soundtrack, a definite skipper. As is Joe Washburn's "The Goldrush," which despite its melodic back music has a whiny quality that's hard to overlook. "Do Watcha Wanna" by Rebirth Brass Band is an interesting addition. It is a lively big band song that puts one in the mood for Mardi Gras. A rare gem is The Dixie Cups' version of the old Indian Mardi Gras chant "Iko Iko." Although given sinister connotations in the film, it is a fun and upbeat addition to the disc.

Seeped in New Orleans' jazz and Cajun music, the CD captures the music of The Big Easy and its surrounding parishes with forthright conviction. With the latest disaster still a fresh wound, the soundtrack as well as the film is jarring in ways that have nothing to do with the practice of voodoo. However, it is its ability to elegantly capture the culture and feel of the place that make both worth looking into. If only for a little while New Orleans's is returned to its former splendor through the music it has become known for. I suggest seeing the movie first then checking out this superb auxiliary.

Spooky good fun!.......2005-09-01

I bought this soundtrack mostly for the song that played during the opening and end credits, "Death Letter" by Johnny Farmer (with some fun added drum beats and enhancement by Organized Noize). The song (as well as the rest of the soundtrack) was mixed by Chris Fogel. The rest of the soundtrack is a mix of old bayou songs and Edward Shearmur's shamelessly delicious score. It's spooky with a taste of the old South. It's a lot of fun and one of the most entertaining soundtracks I have heard in a while.

Average customer rating: You couldn't get a better album Ahhh, the memories!!! Ultimate compilation Great Initiation Completely Comprehensive, and will MAKE you a fan!

Ampology Hoodoo Gurus Manufacturer: Acadia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Roller Coaster: The Best of the Mighty Lemon Drops, 1986-1989 Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree Mach Schau Blow Your Cool! Everywhere at Once ASIN: B00004Y7UQ Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

1. Leilani
2. Tojo
3. My Girl
4. Be My Guru
5. I Want You Back
6. I Was a Kamikaze Pilot
7. Bittersweet
8. Like Wow-Wipeout
9. Death Defying
10. Poison Pen
11. In the Wild
12. What's My Scene
13. Heart of Darkness
14. Good Times
15. In the Middle of the Land
16. Generation Gap
17. Come Anytime
18. Cajun Country
19. Axegrinder
20. Another World

Tracks:

1. Miss Freelove '69
2. Stomp the Tumbarumba
3. Thousand Miles Away
4. I Think You Know
5. Place in the Sun
6. Castles in the Air
7. Right Time
8. You Open My Eyes
9. Less Than a Feeling
10. Nobody
11. Judgement Day
12. Big Deal
13. Waking up Tired
14. Quicksand
15. If Only...
16. Night Must Fall
17. Down on Me
18. Hard Day's Night
19. Gene Hackman
20. Real Deal

Album Description

2 CD mid-priced anthology for the alternative/power pop act. Compiled by the irreverent Aussies themselves. 40 tracks including 'Leilani', 'I Was A Kamikaze Pilot' and 'Television Addict'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

2CD anthology of the best tracks from one of Australia's best ever rock bands. All tracks were personally selected by band members.

Customer Reviews:

You couldn't get a better album.......2005-09-02

This album would have to be a best buy of hits from one of the best bands that Australia has produced, it spans the albums of Stoneage Romeos to Blue Cave with a few rarities. Forget about Gorilla Biscuit get this one it has all the songs plus more.

Ahhh, the memories!!!.......2003-09-22

Trying to find Hoodoo Guru material a few years ago was difficult in Canada as many of their titles had been deleted by the distributor. It seems that they are now only available as imports. I remember hearing of and seeing the Gurus for the first time at an outdoor, university Frosh Week concert during my first year in 1986. When I was looking for some new CD's to buy a couple of years ago, I decided to see if I could find a good Hoodoo Gurus compilation as all my old vinyl was a little worse for wear, low and behold, I find Ampology. It cost me a few bucks, but well worth it. Infectious power-pop, ballads and a few other gems that make this a must have for any Gurus fan. This is one of those albums that if I were stranded on a desert island with only 10 albums to have, this would be one of them. Every time I listen to the Hoodoo Gurus, it takes me back to some of the best times of my life.....young, carefree, idealistic, at university with all sorts of women to chase, great friends and not a worry in the world. 17 years later with the sometimes drudgery of career, marriage, mortgage payments,etc. the Gurus provide an instantaneous escape back to a time I then wished would never end. Sometimes the greatest music comes from out of nowhere when you least expect and it becomes instantaneously timeless. Definitely one of the great, under-appreciated acts to ever come out of Australia.

Ultimate compilation.......2002-12-16

Even if you're not familiar with the Gurus you need to get this superbly assembled collection of the best songs from one of the very best bands to hail from Australia. The songs range from mellow pop songs to all-out garage power rockers. The song selection is near-perfect, with maybe a couple of songs that should have made it but didn't, most of which are on the incredible debut, "Stoneage Romeos", and I prefer the studio version of "In The Wild" but that's a minor quibble. That aside, the audio quality is superb! Even if you have all of the Gurus' CD's you still need to get this compilation if only for that reason, and the very low price (for a 2-CD import) is another incentive to buy it.

Great Initiation.......2002-04-18

When I heard that a new Gurus compilation was coming out I was psyched. I have been a gurus fan for years. When the album came out I was a little disappointed, to be honest. I mean, the songs are great, but for someone who already has the whole Gurus collection there was little on there that was new except for some interesting stories in liner notes. So, I would recommend this set to anyone interested in getting started with the Gurus, but for those who have everythign from Stoneage Romeos through Blue Cave, don't bother.

Completely Comprehensive, and will MAKE you a fan!.......2001-06-08

All too often these reviews are (inevitably) somewhat biased, as, for the most part, they're written by die-hard fans or sworn enemies of an act. I'm writing because I'm right in the middle: Prior to buying "Ampology," I'd heard only one Gurus track, the early single "I Want You Back." I have long been a fan of power-pop and was rounding out my 80s collection when I came across this collection and decided to take a chance--well let me tell you, it is worth it. The Gurus are certainly not as well known as many of their power-pop contemporaries here in the US, but they deserve to be: from space-age rock, to surf, to "cowpunk," to Stonesy rock-and-roll, to flat out pop, they manage to cover it all in the space of 40 tracks. Nearly every hit is represented here along with several Bsides, album tracks, a few new songs and a couple of live cuts, covering the band's entire career. The Gurus have quite a breadth of material, from some rather dirty rockers on to slick pop like "Good Times." And the price--which is quite reasonable--makes it within almost anyone's budget (in fact, moreso than the one-disc import-only singles collection). If you're a power-pop fan or just a fan of good, hooky rock and roll, the Hoodoo Gurus are worth checking out, and this is an excellent introduction. Check out my list of "Top 15" albums if you'd like to get an idea of other things I've raved about, and if you agree with me at all... then you NEED this disc.

Average customer rating: Most excellent Bay Area Band! Blast from the Past Amazing Songwriting and Vocals The best bar band in the world Satisfies like cool water to parched lips.

Best of the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The King of Retro Cool Kick It up a Step! Arrhythmia Prescription For Soul The Law: According to Fred Ross ASIN: B00005AQNJ Release Date: 2001-02-15

Customer Reviews:

Most excellent Bay Area Band!.......2007-06-05

During the late 70's to early 80's, I cocktailed in clubs around the bay area and ALWAYS loved the show these guy would put on. GREAT music, very funky and soul-ful. Like another writer said, a great Oakland sound, from back in the day.

Blast from the Past.......2006-08-30

You gotta love the name of this group, very creative. I bought this CD because I like Joe Crane's music. Some of the tracks still sound fresh but most would sound way better if you had too much too drink (or smoke), were 22 years old and in a bar in San Francisco. I imagine under those conditions, this group really rocked. My favorites: "Greenlight", "You Gotta Get You Somebody New" and "Safecracker". Worth buying for those three tunes. Having the Pointer Sisters singing backup on "Sea of Love" is a very cool touch as well. The sound quality is very good ... in these days of highly engineered music, this CD sounds like you're right in the room with the band. Now where did I put my bellbottoms and my bong?

Amazing Songwriting and Vocals.......2004-05-02

Amazing music-- definitely worth purchasing. It's incredible how close the Hoodoos came to "making it big" (Clive Davis came to hear them) and the bad luck that seemed to keep them from breaking through was astounding (Clive fell asleep during their set and figured they couldn't be THAT good if they couldn't keep him awake). Thankfully, it appears that San Francisco realized what a treasure they were and voted them best band in the bay area.....if you like this CD you can still find several of their albums on vinyl. It's worth the effort.

I discovered the Hoodoos due to my son's friendship and creative kinship with Joe Crane's son and heir apparent to his father's songwriting talent-- known professionally as AverageJoeCrane (check out his music...if you think his dad can write songs you'll be blown away by Joe the younger's lyrics and incredible voice). AverageJoe was lead singer for The Ultimate Something in the mid nineties in Austin-- like father/like son- TUS's brush with MAKING IT BIG was close-- but weird karma didn't let it happen. Not that AverageJoe is complaining-- life is still good in Austin and if you are lucky you just might catch one of his sets live.

The best bar band in the world.......2003-11-25

I have always been a huge fan of this great band. I saw them many times in the bay area during the 70's and their shows always blew away everyone there. When I found out this CD was available I couldn't believe it. None of their albums are on CD's so this was a great surprise. This band deserved to be a huge success but they never rose above small clubs during their sixteen years together. Alot of great guest stars playing on these tracks, but it is Joe Crane's song writing and playing along with Glenn Walters voice that make this band one of my all time favorites. Buy the disc and see what the fuss is all about.

Satisfies like cool water to parched lips........2003-03-28

Those who are not familiar with the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils have missed out. They were a great West Coast band, led by the late (and very talented) Joe Crane. He and core band mates Glenn Walters, Richard Green and John Rewind turned out some great soulful rock, with toe-tapping rhythms and tasty musicianship. Sort of like Creedence Clearwater meets the Subdudes, but with a slightly rawer edge.
This small-label compilation offers most of the band's best tunes, culled from their four albums. While there is not one even mediocre (much less 'bad') tune on the disc, standouts include the rousing 'Too Hot to Handle' (which got some national airplay in 1972), 'Safe in Their Homes', 'All Tore Down' and the best version of Dylan's 'Tangled Up in Blue' you've ever heard. If you remember the Hoodoos, then you'll love this 17 song collection. If you've never heard them, but like the musical real McCoy, then get this while you can.

Average customer rating: This album rocks. Solid songwriting One of their finest The party standard of Cedar County in 1985 Great album by one of the original alternative bands

Mars Needs Guitars! Hoodoo Gurus Manufacturer: Elektra / Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stoneage Romeos Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree Stoneage Romeos Magnum Cum Louder Kinky ASIN: B000005IRT Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Bittersweet
2. Poison Pen
3. In The Wild
4. Death Defying
5. Like Wow-Wipeout
6. Hayride To Hell
7. Show Some Emotion
8. The Other Side Of Paradise
9. Mars Needs Guitars!
10. She

Customer Reviews:

This album rocks........2005-11-01

A unique sound. Sort of hippy/grungy with a cool rock backbone.
Bittersweet is up there with any song by any band.

Solid songwriting.......2004-02-20

Great record. Some beautiful tunes.
I read somewhere that they have a new record coming out this year. (*2004?)

One of their finest.......2002-08-27

The Hoodoo Gurus put out a lot of good music during their time and Mars Needs Guitars is one of their best efforts. If you have never heard the Hoodoo Gurus, you couldn't go wrong with this CD or 'Blow Your Cool'. Both are core Hoodoo Gurus material.

The party standard of Cedar County in 1985.......2002-01-07

This album is one of those rare beauties that gets better everytime you hear it. I know for a fact that this thing was probably played a half million times in Cedar County, NE over the course of 1985-1988. "The Other Side of Paradise" is one of the most underrated love songs of the 1990's. The remainder of the album is anything but shabby. There was the beautiful"Show Me Some Emotion", the rollicking "Like Wow Wipeout" and the guitar friendly "Bittersweet". How did Poison get to be rich and famous when bands like this were struggling? It's a damn shame, because the Gurus were way beyond cool and possessed a very knowledgeable memory of the American pop lexicon. They were what a lot of bands could only hope to be. Buy this and you'll be a happy music camper. I remember some crazy makeout sessions while listening to this album. All sexual nostalgia aside, it's still a great album.

Great album by one of the original alternative bands.......2001-01-22

Mars needs guitars was one of my favorite albums when I was in high school. I wore out the tape playing it in my car. It is a classic for fans of alternative bands from the eighties.

The best two tracks on the album are "Bittersweet" and "Wipeout". The rest of the material on this album is also strong, and lets the band display a wider array of musical talent than their first album (Stoneage Romeos). I saw the gurs live when they toured for this album (they actually opened for the Bangles, and I think I was one of three guru fans in the crowd), and all the songs sounded great live and loud. With that in mind, I recommend listening to this album on a loud stereo, preferably with the volume high, to get the full effect. It just doesn't sound the same on a walkman.

I highly recommend this album to any Hoodoo Guru fan if you don't already own it. For anyone not familiar with the band, they have a very guitar based garage band sound (similar to the Replacements). So, if you like the Replacements, the Alarm, REM, or the BoDeans, you will most likely also enjoy this band. Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Minnie's Blues Essential country blues record.

Hoodoo Lady (1933-1937) Memphis Minnie Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Female Vocal Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Avalon Blues : Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Best of Memphis Minnie ASIN: B0000027DC Release Date: 1991-04-09

Tracks:

1. Down In The Alley
2. Has Anyone Seen My Man?
3. I Hate To See The Sun Go Down
4. Ice Man (Come On Up)
5. Hoodoo Lady
6. I'm A Bad Luck Woman
7. Caught Me Wrong Again
8. Black Cat Blues
9. Good Morning
10. Man, You Won't Give Me No Money
11. Keep On Eatin'
12. I've Been Treated Wrong
13. Good Biscuits
14. Ain't No Use Tryin' To Tell On Me (I Know Something On You)
15. My Butcher Man
16. My Strange Man
17. If You See My Rooster (Please Run Him Home)
18. My Baby Don't Want Me No More
19. Please Don't Stop Him
20. I'm Going Don't You Know

Amazon.com

True to her billing ("plays guitar like a man"), Minnie held her own in a genre dominated by male artists. She had a gutsy voice and a no-nonsense guitar style. These 20 prime cuts were done in Chicago for the Vocalion and ARC labels. Recorded in the late '30s, many contain small band accompaniment that included Charlie McCoy's dynamic mandolin as well as legendary pianists Blind John Davis and Black Bob. Two cuts, "Please Don't Stop Him" and "I'm Going Don't You Know," feature Arnett Nelson's smooth clarinet work. Although Minnie would continue to record for several more decades, she would never be better than she was during these sessions. --Lars Gandil

Customer Reviews:

Minnie's Blues.......2005-06-22

Memphis Minnie (1897 -1973) was one of the greatest of the women blues singers and, indeed, in a male-dominated field one of the greatest of all blues singers. She possessed musical talent, learning the guitar as a child and continuing to record and perform until ill health forced her retirement in 1959. She wrote much of her own material and performed with great skill on the guitar. Minnie recorded hundreds of sides over a thirty year career. He work still brings pleasure to lovers of the blues.

Memphis Minnie's earliest sides were recorded with her husband, Kansas Joe, in Memphis. These sides are accessible on CD, but the songs on the disc under review here date from the mid-30s when Minnie had left Joe and moved to Chicago. This recording is on a large commercial label as part of its "roots and blues" series; and it is an ideal introduction to Memphis Minnie.

The CD consists of 20 songs recorded between 1933 and 1938. Many of the sides remained unreleased and in the vaults of the recording company at the time. Minnie sings with a brassy voice, full of assurance, accompanies herself on the guitar, and performs with a variety of other musicians. I was particularly impressed with the honky-tonk piano featured on songs such as "Down in the Alley' "I hate to see the sun go down" (a variant of "St. Louis Blues") and "Please don't stop him". The clarinet is used with great effects on "Please don't stop him" and "I'm going don't you know". Other tracks feature the mandolin and the use of rhythm blocks. In some of the songs, Minnie uses a highly expressive falsetto ( including "good biscuits", "if you see my rooster" "has anyone seen my man","caught me wrong blues".

Many of the songs are full of sexual double-entendre,particularly those with food or animals as the ostensible theme. In other, more poignant, songs Minnie bemoans the lot of women after abandonment by a cheating man (such as "My baby don't want me no more" and "my strange man". Other songs such as the title of the album "Hoodo Lady" play upon superstitous beliefs (voodo) that remained common at the time in both rural and urban areas. As with the best blues, the songs here are an admixture of rawness, humor, natural musicianship, and sadness.

This is an important CD for those with even a casual interest in the blues. Minnie's roots music, as with the best of the blues, is lively, creative and worth hearing. It documents an important, sometimes neglected, part of the American experience. Paul Garon, author of a biography of Memphis Minnie, "Woman with Guitar" wrote the thorough liner notes for this CD.

Robin Friedman

Essential country blues record........2003-07-20

This is an absolute must have for any serious blues collector and any fan of music. I have approximately 100 blues CDs, many from this era and this is easily one of the best 5. Anyone looking to begin a blues collection would be well advised to purchase these great early Memphis Minnie recordings. Her guitar playing may well surpass even the great Tampa Red and her vocals have a more startling and rhythmic quality than female contemporary Bessie Smith.

Average customer rating:

Magnum Cum Louder Hoodoo Gurus Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kinky Blow Your Cool! Mars Needs Guitars! In Blue Cave Stoneage Romeos ASIN: B0007DDJW6 Release Date: 2005-02-14

Tracks:

1. Come Anytime
2. Another World
3. Axegrinder
4. Shadow Me
5. Glamour Puss
6. Hallucination
7. All The Way
8. Baby Can Dance (Pts. II-IV)
9. I Don't Know Anything
10. Where's That Hit?
11. Death In The Afternoon
12. Cajun Country
13. Spaghetti Western
14. Lover For A Friend

Album Description

Australian exclusive reissue of the Aussie bands 1989 album, with 3 bonus tracks 'Cajun Country', 'Spaghetti Western' & 'Love For A Friend'. Includes fold out poster. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

EMI Reissues the Back Catalogue of Legendary Australian Band the Hoodoo Gurus. 'magnum Cum Louder' Comes with Three Bonus Tracks, Fold Out Poster and Liner Notes by Steve Macdonald (Redd Kross).

Average customer rating: Highly Underrated! Le Hoodoo Guru's if you please blast from the past Great hooks and a lot of humor (and a little pain) One of the Best Surf Movie Soundstrack ever.

Stoneage Romeos Hoodoo Gurus Manufacturer: Acadia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree Tunnel Vision Magnum Cum Louder Mach Schau Mars Needs Guitars! ASIN: B00006BXE2 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. (Let's All) Turn On
2. I Want You Back
3. Arthur
4. Death Ship
5. Dig It Up
6. My Girl
7. Zanzibar
8. Leilani
9. Tojo
10. In The Echo Chamber
11. I Was A Kamikaze Pilot
12. Bonus Track 1
13. Bonus Track 2

Album Description

Remastered reissue of the Aussie alternative rocker's 1983 debut album that's unavailable domestically. Includes two bonus tracks, 'Who Do You Love' & 'Be My Guru'. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Highly Underrated!.......2007-07-08

This debut album has so much kick you would be a fool not to own it- that is if you are into this genre. The Hoodoos capture they essence of early 80's punk/alternative, but with their own original Aussie twist. Their music is upbeat and powerful. Its a shame the didnt become more popular! I also recommend Ampology which is packed which more Hoodoo Guru goodness.

Le Hoodoo Guru's if you please.......2007-04-23

I was 18 and these guys were playing the local pubs in my area back when there was a local music scene in Sydney. They were originally called "Le Hoodoo Gurus" but i guess that made them a tad prentitious...???

They played great songs and covers including the best damn version of "Galverston" I ever heard. Anyway I heard "Leilani" and was hooked. It was not really surf music as the band were more paisley psychedelia than anything else, but they could play and they rocked the venues we went to.

The album is a great mix of guitar pop songs from the classic "I want you back" to "My girl" which is actually about a greyhound to "Kamikazee Pilot" which sports the classic line "I was a Kamikazee pilot They gave me a plane but I couldn't fly it".......
Dave Faulkner was the genius behind the band although he was well supported by Brad Shepherd who had the cool and licks to make them a commercial success. They went on to make few more albums and had plenty of local success as well as playing the American college circuit but to me this is still the definitive Gurus album.....

Check this album out as it is a great collection of tunes from one of the best Aussie bands we had back in the 80's.

blast from the past.......2006-02-26

I admit I am turning into one of these older guys who get completey obnoxious when they start simmering about the past....however when it comes to guitar rock, catchy tunes and great lyrics these guys from down under still do it for me1

Great hooks and a lot of humor (and a little pain).......2005-11-20

The Gurus' pound out these songs with booming, tribal-like drums, walls of acoustic guitar chords, massive, anthemic choruses, and Dave Faulkner's strong lead vocals. Underneath this mountain of sound lie the band's catchy tunes, the best of which, "I Want You Back", has enough hooks for a meat locker.

Strongly recommended.

One of the Best Surf Movie Soundstrack ever........2003-01-23

Anyone that grew up surfing in the early 80's will remember the surf movie "Beyond Blazing Boards" and the sounds that went with it. Outside of the song "Wild Child" by The Untouchables this is the movie sound track. I Was A Kamikaze Pilot, was the wipeout segment song and to this day every time I hear it I can see the movie in my head --- OH THE PAIN!

All in all if your like myself and many of my friends that watched this movie every time the surf was flat it will bring back memories just hearing it.

This CD will make you want to get in the water big time.

Enjoy.

Average customer rating: The best of the Hoodoos What great momories.... The finest of the hoodoo's I have all albums by Hoodoo Gurus... Buy 'em all!

Blow Your Cool! The Hoodoo Gurus Manufacturer: Elektra / Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stoneage Romeos Magnum Cum Louder Magnum Cum Louder Ampology Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree ASIN: B000005IRV Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Out That Door
2. What's My Scene
3. Good Times
4. I Was The One
5. Hell For Leather
6. Where Nowhere Is
7. In The Middle Of The Land
8. Come On
9. Heart Of Darkness
10. My Caravan
11. On My Street
12. Party Machine

Customer Reviews:

The best of the Hoodoos.......2005-03-31

This brings back many fine memories of my college party days. Arguably the best album from the Hoodoos. Why this group wasn't as popular as the Beetles I'll never know.

What great momories...........2003-10-22

Sadly, The Hoodoo's have split but that dosen't mean it's too late to enjoy one of the best albums from the 80's from my favorite Aussie band! The is power-pop glory and the Hoodoo's were one of the best at this style! C'mon, Try it! and then get the rest of their collection. :o)

The finest of the hoodoo's.......2002-12-05

Without a doubt, this is the most gut wrenching, popped-up, agony induced CD ever produced. Sharp lyrics and driving guitars make this CD a classic. If you aren't singing the lyrics in a mock heart-felt rendition by the 3rd listening, something is wrong with you. This is one fine, fine CD. The opening song, "Out That door" is the perfect song crying out for lust lost. What follows are solid songs that will touch your heart. Now don't get me wrong, These are great pop/rock songs, but they, unlike most music today, have heart.

I have all albums by Hoodoo Gurus..........2000-04-19

The first four songs are great. And bonus track "Heart of Darkness". "Out that door" and "I was the one" should be pop classics. Buy this album.

Buy 'em all!.......1999-05-18

This is one of the best Rock'n'Roll bands ever. Trust Me: If you like one Gurus-album, you will like 'em all. If you have never heard any song, check out "What's My Scene", "I Was The One" or "Hell For Leather". If you have a job that allows you listening to CDs, grab any HG-stuff you can get - working days will get much shorter.

Average customer rating: Moved to tears Nonesuch delivers.Again harmonia in excelsis Our greatest living composer Wonderful CD

The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music San Francisco Symphony Orchestra | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Steve Reich 1965-1995 John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives 25 Years: Retrospective Century Rolls Stephen Albert: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 ASIN: B00001SID1 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Lollapalooza
2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

1. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
2. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
3. Common Tones In Simple Time
4. El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
5. El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

1. Harmonielehre - Part I
2. Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
3. Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
4. Violin Concerto - Part I
5. Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
6. Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

1. Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
2. Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
3. Chamber Sympony
4. Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
5. Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
6. Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
7. Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
8. Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
9. Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

1. Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
2. A Sermon On Romance
3. Consuelo's Dream
4. Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
5. Tiffany's Solo
6. Song About The On-Site Altercation
7. Song About The Bad Boys And The News
8. Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
9. Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
10. Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
11. Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
12. Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
13. !Este Pais! / This Country
14. One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
15. Finale

Tracks:

1. Lollapalooza
2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

1. Harmonium - Negative Love
2. Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
3. Harmonium - Wild Nights
4. Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
5. Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
6. Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
7. Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

1. The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
2. Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
3. Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
4. Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
5. Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

1. Nixon In China - Opening
2. Nixon In China -
3. Nixon In China -
4. Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
5. Nixon In China -
6. Nixon In China -
7. Nixon In China -
8. Nixon In China -
9. Nixon In China - Cheers
10. Nixon In China -
11. Nixon In China - Opening
12. Nixon In China -
13. Nixon In China -
14. Nixon In China -
15. Nixon In China -
16. Nixon In China -
17. Nixon In China -
18. Nixon In China -
19. Nixon In China -
20. Nixon In China -
21. Nixon In China -
22. Nixon In China -

Tracks:

1. The Wound-Dresser
2. Christian Zeal And Activity
3. Five Songs - Thoreau
4. Five Songs - Down East
5. Five Songs - Cradle Song
6. Five Songs - At The River
7. Five Songs - Serenity
8. Eros Piano

Amazon.com

Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!

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