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The Suburbs / SalesRank : 1

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Audio CD [ Merge Records ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 03 ]
EAN : 0673855038520 / ASIN : B003O85W3A
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This is a great album---don't buy a few songs and think you've got it. Like Green Day, you need the entire album. Unlike most new albums, multiple singers, multiple sounds,something new every time you listen. Almost like an old Beatles album with everybody doing more than expected. Don't miss this one, it is more than it seems, much more.

This is a great album---don't buy a few songs and think you've got it. Like Green Day, you need the entire album. Unlike most new albums, multiple singers, multiple sounds,something new every time you listen. Almost like an old Beatles album with everybody doing more than expected. Don't miss this one, it is more than it seems, much more.

5stars - "Don't miss it" (Michael Smith)
Seriously...one of the best albums I have ever heard. I have listened to it 2-3 times a week since it came out

5stars - "The Suburbs" (rudy s)

Arcade Fire was not an "instant get it" for me. I initially found both Neon Bible and Funerals overwrought, over-arranged, and sonically muddy. But they have long since both worked their way into my permanent playlist, and my listening world would be poorer without them.

So it was natural that I would give The Suburbs plenty of listening time before coming to a conclusion. Especially since many of my favorite albums of the past year, like New Pornographers' Together, took repeated listening to appreciate.

But no, time has not helped. There is little of the rhythmic and vocal urgency that made their earlier work such a delight, and the problematic mixing has gotten worse.

Sigh. Disappointed.

3stars - "Deeply disappointing" (M. P. Friedman)

I absolutely loved Funeral. That album has been in rotation since I bought it. I never grow tired of hearing Neighborhood 1. I purchased The Neon Bible with the great hope that the album would be nearly as good as the one that preceded it, but I found myself growing tired of it very quickly. Here it is, a few years later, and I rarely listen to a single song off of that album. I was hoping it was just the difficulty bands sometimes face when creating a masterpiece and then having to follow that album with one that, while rarely is as a good as it's older sibling, can at least can stand on its own.

The latest album from Arcade Fire is starting to make me think they are the M. Night Shyamalan of the music world; each new release is more and more disappointing. I try to give them the benefit of repeated listenings but each time I get less and less from The Suburbs. I hope that maybe it'll grow on me, but I have little hope for such luck. Borrow it from a friend before you buy it.

2stars - "Arcade Fire's diminishing returns" (John P. Flores)

Is this supposed to a concept album. I don't know but it feels overblown though that other reviewer is WAY off anything on MTV is not indie... and wow My Chemical Romance? Anyway... I don't know why I don't care for it other than in my musical life I've always wanted to look back and not forward scouring what came before to see how what is popular today got here. And inevitably I find myself more and more unimpressed with new stuff because it has all been said and done before. I feel bad because it just get more jaded.

This album feels like the tried to hard to make a message and rock it. It feels like they really tried to put out something to make music critics drool over because the last album was just so good (I wouldn't know). I don't care about indie that term is bunk anyway. Jacqui Naylor is indie and she isn't on MTV or the radio so explain that.

Anyway. It is loud and rockin' and certainly better than most of the trash that we Americans collect and call music. But it is not better than stuff from the underground scenes of the 60s, 70s and 80s in my opinion. And I question when a band gets popular in the way Arcade Fire has. Does this mean they have become so generic they appeal to a wide base?

Sure this has always gone on but I would argue the quality was better back in the early days of rock. Dynamic range anyone? In the it feels bloated and pompous and self important. Not my bag.

2stars - "Yawn..." (Barry J. Toffoli)

God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise / SalesRank : 4

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Audio CD [ RCA/RED ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 17 ]
EAN : 0886976508623 / ASIN : B003QCCS36
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I've listened to it for a couple of weeks before reviewing. I like this album, but it's not as interesting to me as "Gossip In The Grain", which I think is his best so far.

There's not as much variety as on "Gossip". Another reviewer said that, unlike this album, "Trouble" didn't have much diversity. But my thought before reading the reviews was that this album was pretty similar to "Trouble", though with a lot more fire.

For a few days, the 2nd track -- "New York City's Killing Me" -- acted as somewhat of a roadblock. I'd start listening to the CD, which begins with the excellent, aggressive "Repo Man", and get to the 2nd track and just turn it off.

Even though I don't much like the 2nd track, the contrast between "New York City's Killing Me", where he sings "There's just something about this hotel -- Got me wishing I was dead -- Gotta get outta New York City, son" and then the line in the track that follows: "Caroline in the mountains; sun sets up in ribbons high -- I don't never wanna get old; never wanna die..." is a pretty interesting contrast. You know where he belongs.

After the first track, the first half is pretty same-sounding. The title track stands out. It starts to get a bit more interesting by the 5th or 6th track and then holds it for the remainder. But I wouldn't say that it's an album where every track is perfect.

The recording quality is very good and airy. It's not one of those CDs that was mastered explicitly for the iPod audience.

If you preferred his first two albums, I think you will like this one. If you thought "Gossip In The Grain" was his best to date, this one might feel like a step backward to his prior sound.

4stars - "I like it, but not as much as Gossip" (Matthew Buckley-Golder)

This is my first taste of Ray LaMontagne - I'd been ignoring the persistent amazon.com "recommendation" for Gossip in the Rain, until I heard his latest in a music store and got it immediately, and I'm pleasantly surprised how much I like it. My first impression was of Joni Mitchell (vocal and musical styling), but it has a wider early 70 soft rock/americana sound - like Dan Fogelberg, or Jonathan Edwards. Yet the production/recording is better - crisp, full and clean - 2010 quality. And then there's the opening song (Repo Man), which musically reminds me of a cross between Rory Gallagher's "Walk on Hot Coals" and Seatrain's "13 Questions" - maybe it's not world class song-writing but it reflects a fine reto heritage indeed!

5stars - "A delightful 4 and 1/2 stars" (applewood)
Where in "western Massachusetts" is this home? I grew up in Springfield, Ma. and am curious to know the general location.
I know how beautiful the area is and could think of many places it could be, but would like to know the truth all the same.

Where in "western Massachusetts" is this home? I grew up in Springfield, Ma. and am curious to know the general location.
I know how beautiful the area is and could think of many places it could be, but would like to know the truth all the same.

5stars - "Re: Location" (Matthew J. Huberdault)

This album is a refreshing breath back to Trouble, Ray's first CD, because it's just the right mix of melody and harmony, supported by Ray's lyrics. His voice sounds great on this album, and the song listing is really clever. It's a little bit of blues, folk, alternative country, and jazz, all on one CD, without sounding disjointed. The songs show Ray's range as both a singer and songwriter. I'm hoping his future projects allow him to keep growing, as an artist. This is a great CD and any fan of Ray LaMontagne should own it.

4stars - "Best CD he's put out since Trouble" (B. Adducchio)

I listened to the snipets of Ray's new album and it's way to country sounding for this girl. The instruments make it sound that way and maybe that's the sound he wanted to go for but I don't enjoy any kind of country-sounding music so I will not be buying this album. His first album blew me away and I loved his smokey voice and the bluesy music but his other albums haven't quite met my expectations. Totally bummed!

2stars - "Disappointed" (musikluver)

Teenage Dream / SalesRank : 7

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Audio CD [ Capitol ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 24 ]
EAN : 5099968460129 / ASIN : B003L77TZI
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This CD is awesome. ET, Last Friday Night, Peacock, and Teenage Dream are my favorites. I can't wait to blast it in my car when I go out tomorrow night!!!! KH

This CD is awesome. ET, Last Friday Night, Peacock, and Teenage Dream are my favorites. I can't wait to blast it in my car when I go out tomorrow night!!!! KH

5stars - "Katy melts my popsicle" (Kelly)

I regard TEENAGE DREAM as a guilty pleasure; I think Katy herself has a irritating personality and her vocal abilities are somewhat limited, so she needs slick production [Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Rico Love, Greg Wells, Tricky Stewart, Stargate] to boost it.

But she does make up for this with a solid song-writing talent; She has co-wrote every track on TEENAGE DREAM, while guest writers include the likes of Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Benjamin Levin, Calvin Broadus and Greg Wells.

Katy herself admitted to not wanting to alienate her existing fanbase by changing her sound, so it's good news for 'One Of The Boys' lovers, however I was not wowed by that album so was unsure about getting this. What changed my mind was the fact that she released three promotion singles [Not Like The Movies, Circle The Drain and E.T.] on US Itunes in the run up to the album's release and I loved those, and if the label released those early then they must be saving the best tracks for the official release, right?

Wrong. The promotional tracks and the already released singles are by far the best things that the album has to offer. To be blunt; There isn't one new song that instantly strikes me as solid single worthy material. 'Firework' is rumoured to be the third single - all I can say to that is thank God the album was released first.

But it's not all bad news; Out of the remaining seven tracks there's only one track [Peacock] that I instantly took a dislike to, and since it's one of those songs that gets stuck in your head, I still sneakily listen to it. In fact: There's only two songs out of the twelve that I skip, and whilst the remaining songs are too samey to the stronger tracks, I wouldn't call them bad.

At the end of the day I consider TEENAGE DREAM to be a solid album and find it much stronger than 'One Of The Boys'.

Oh; The CD is scented with a candy floss fragrance. Cute.

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1. Teenage Dream

This is the type of song I term as a 'grower'. The simple, guitar lead music does nothing for me and Katy's vocals are a bit screechy at the start, but I love the lyrical content; Her love for Russell Brand is equal to to the dizzying rush of your first love. The lyrics tell a story, as opposed to being empty and emotionless noise.

2. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

Katy tells us about her booze and funfilled Friday night, which features a menage a trois.

She sticks to the guitar lead, pop/rock music from her 'One Of The Boys' era. The lyrics are simple and cheerful, good but not memorable. I can see this as a single though, as it's very radio friendly.

3. California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)

Katy's number 1 smash.

This is pure, electro-tinged pop, that is a dedication to - bet you never saw this coming - California's female population. When I sit here trying to break the song down to review it I can't find anything valid to say about it; It's success is do to it having simple lyrics that get stuck in your head.

4. Firework

This is another 'One Of The Boys' throwback, with light synths and lyrics that are upbeat and are quite shouty.

It's meant to be inspiring as she encourages someone to "ignite the light and let it shine". There's nothing about I instantly dislike, but neither the music nor lyrics has a hook to them, so I don't find this memorable.

5. Peacock

I find this similar to 'California Gurls' in that the music is electro-tinged rock/pop and the lyrics are simple and get annoyingly stuck in my head.
The whole thing is basically Katy asking to see a guy's "Peacock" [wink, wink], I think this is meant to be humorous but I just find it childish.

Oh; The spoken verse is amazingly embarrassing "Oh my God no exaggeration, boy all this time was worth the waiting, I just shed a tear, I am so unprepared, You've got the finest architecture, End of the rainbow lookin' treasure, such a sight to see, And it's all for me".

6. Circle The Drain

This track tells us the story of how Katy's ex-fiance's drug addition eroded their relationship, to the point where she had to leave as she couldn't bear to stick around and watch him self-destruct and "circle the drain".

The rockier music really suits her somewhat shouty vocals and is a bit different to the other tracks, so I loved it at first and was tempted to call it the standout track on the album, however the line of the bridge where she informs us that Travis "Fell asleep during foreplay" is a low blow against a man struggling with a serious addiction and I find it somewhat distasteful.

7. The One That Got Away

We once again return to classic Katy Perry with pop/rock music [this time it's drum lead, rather then guitar lead for a change] and lyrics that tell a story: This time about a teenage love that fizzled out.

I think the track's style is very similar to 'Teenage Dream', but it falls slightly short of the mark for me. A track I skip over.

8. E.T.

This is Peacock: Part II. Another electro favoured track, which once again contains cringe-worthy lyrics, this time dedicated to what a great lover Russell Brand is. I'm not sure how saying your lover is like a alien is supposed to be sensual, but I love the music so this is probably the track I've played the most.

9. Who Am I Living For?

Another soft-sync production which raise my opinion of the track. I think the lyrics are about Katy finding self-confidence and strength in dealing with her increasingly public life. Or war.

The style is a nice fit for her vocals, but the meaning of the lyrics isn't clear for me, so it becomes empty noise.

10. Pearl

Katy says this is her favourite track on the album.

This again has a slick soft-synchs and lyrics that aren't clear to me. The song is about how a woman who used to be strong has now become stuck. Stuck by what or who. Is it someone Katy knows in her personal life or is it a public figure?

Placing it next to 'Who Am I Living For' is a mistake. It's too samey. Another skipper.

11. Hummingbird Heartbeat

Sticking to the same classic Katy music as heard in 'Teenage Dream' and 'The One That Got Away', she uses lyrics about love that sounds like the before mentioned songs. I've not got anything to say about this; It's just OK - I don't skip it, but it's not memorable.

12. Not Like The Movies

This track details how she accepted her ex' marriage proposal, even though she had doubts right from the start; After all it didn't feel the way the movies depict it.

Katy's vocals aren't really suited to ballad type tracks, but the strong lyrical content, paired with the pared down piano driven music make this a standout track.

4stars - "A guilty pleasure..." (Amanda)
Katy Perry is so fun! This cd makes me want to bounce around, get a little naughty, be a little rowdy! Pop Music--take me away!

Katy Perry is so fun! This cd makes me want to bounce around, get a little naughty, be a little rowdy! Pop Music--take me away!

5stars - "Pure Pop Music Fun" (SLM)
I've been waiting all Summer for this album, and it sure was worth the wait. The album is amazing and I'm sure you will not find one song on their that you don't like. They are all fun and some will just want to make you dance!

JS

I've been waiting all Summer for this album, and it sure was worth the wait. The album is amazing and I'm sure you will not find one song on their that you don't like. They are all fun and some will just want to make you dance!

JS

3stars - "Unlike her original works!" (Jennifer)
i cant say how amazing this album is, at first i was feeling very EH about it, but it soo grew on me. katy comes off fun flirty then downright serious and wistful from the crazy PEACOCK to the amazing CIRCLE THE DRAIN the latter being my favorite of the album. the most notables are:

teenage dream
peacock
circle the drain
et
who am i living for!

a must have top five of the year!!

i cant say how amazing this album is, at first i was feeling very EH about it, but it soo grew on me. katy comes off fun flirty then downright serious and wistful from the crazy PEACOCK to the amazing CIRCLE THE DRAIN the latter being my favorite of the album. the most notables are:

teenage dream
peacock
circle the drain
et
who am i living for!

a must have top five of the year!!

5stars - "Katy Perry Circles my Brain" (Brady James)

Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin / SalesRank : 13

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Audio CD [ Disney Pearl Series ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 17 ]
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I really think George Gershwin would have been chuffed to hear this recording. In many ways the music of Gershwin and Wilson have similar sounds and themes. Brian Wilson's renditions of traditional Gershwin songs is true, but with a Wilson edge which makes the song his own. I love listening to this CD. The Gershwin's wrote a lot of wonderful music, so maybe Brian Wilson will record some more, and while he's at it, Cole Porter. Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen and Co were pretty fantasic too.

5stars - "Gershwin would be a Beach Boy" (Judith)
Another great album by Brian Wilson, Brian I love all your work from your earliest Beach Boys stuff to all your solo work. I have your entire catalog. Your music brings me so much joy. I listen to something of yours every single day. Your music has so much emotion that it brings the world hope. Thank you Brian Wilson for all your wonderful Music. This new album is great!!!

Another great album by Brian Wilson, Brian I love all your work from your earliest Beach Boys stuff to all your solo work. I have your entire catalog. Your music brings me so much joy. I listen to something of yours every single day. Your music has so much emotion that it brings the world hope. Thank you Brian Wilson for all your wonderful Music. This new album is great!!!

5stars - "Yet again Brian makes magic" (Andrew)

How do you review a genius, much less two? The simple answer is...you don't. In the musical arena, you just sit back, listen and enjoy. Of course there will be the professional critics who can't resist mentioning that some 45 years later, Brian's voice isn't what it used to be.(Gee, what a revelation!!)There will be those who will say that this isn't the Brian Wilson that they know and love. Finally, there will be the unspoken majority who just marvel that at age 68, Brian Wilson continues to prove why he is one of the major musical geniuses of the 20th century. Brian, just keep singing. Your music speaks for itself.

5stars - "Reviewing a genius or two" (Robert States)

I love Brian and I love Gershwin but I hate this album. The arrangements are cheesy and very derivative of earlier beach boys/brian wilson solo albums and brian's doesn't have--and never had--the vocal skills to sing these songs with the nuance they deserve. Really painful listening to this. For some delightful interpretations of the Gershwin canon, check out "Naughty Baby: Maureen McGovern Sings Gershwin."

1stars - "A Travesty" (S. Adler)

Originally I was wondering if Brian isn't hitting a dry spell. After all, when it was announced that Brian had been signed to Disney records and that neither of the 2 planned releases would be albums of new, original songs I was a bit apprehensive. Covering other people's songs is something artists do when the're washed up, just after their Xmas album. Being a lifetime fan, starting when I saw the concert in Sacramento that became the Beach Boys Concert album, I should have known better. Brian has never done the expected & this recording is no exception. Plain & simple, it's great. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 is because I just don't like They Can't Take That Away From Me, not that it's Brian's fault - I just don't like that song by anybody. The rest is stunning, especially It Ain't Necessarily So. While he doesn't sing like he did in his 20s, over the last several years his voice has improved quite a bit both is recording & on stage & his air of weary optimism in his delivery certainly fits these songs to a T. Of course I'll buy the album of Disney classics when it comes out because even the worst he could do is better than most people's best. My only hope is that he has at least another great album of new songs in store for us up the road.

4stars - "Different" (Michael L. Knapp)

Recovery / SalesRank : 5

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Audio CD [ Aftermath Records ] [ Release : 2010 / 06 / 21 ]
EAN : 0602527394527 / ASIN : B003KUSUG8
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Great songs, almost makes up for his last CD. His last CD had some bonus tracks but they were not that good. WTP superb, the song with Pink, not that good. But Not Afraid is one of his best songs of all time, which says a lot.

Too bad his politics are still messed up. Obama is a disaster, in over his head, a socialist. Eminem, are you willing to give up 55% to this man? After all, he wants it. You will not get it back.

The final song is amazing as well. This is Eminem at his lyrical best.

Love the Way you Lie is also part of his Cannon.

5stars - "White Trash Party" (Benjamin Roussey)
Well, I Bought This CD For My Boyfriend Who Is A HUGE Eminem Fan So It'll Take And Love Anything From Him. Personally, I Think The CD Is Better Than His Relapse Album. This CD Has More 'Sad' Songs or Should I Say Not So Angry Songs, Either Way It Was Worth Buying.

Well, I Bought This CD For My Boyfriend Who Is A HUGE Eminem Fan So It'll Take And Love Anything From Him. Personally, I Think The CD Is Better Than His Relapse Album. This CD Has More 'Sad' Songs or Should I Say Not So Angry Songs, Either Way It Was Worth Buying.

5stars - "Better Than His Relapse CD" (kngslady)
Okay so lets be honest. Will Eminem ever make an album that tops the Marshall Mathers LP or Slim Shady? Probally not. But if he feels like making some solid albums I am happy with it.

Sure this album isn't going to be remembered as one of the best of all time but it is good and he is working his way back up. I am excited to see what happens next.

4 / 5 stars

Okay so lets be honest. Will Eminem ever make an album that tops the Marshall Mathers LP or Slim Shady? Probally not. But if he feels like making some solid albums I am happy with it.

Sure this album isn't going to be remembered as one of the best of all time but it is good and he is working his way back up. I am excited to see what happens next.

4 / 5 stars

4stars - "Not His Best But I Will Take It" (a b b y)
eminem is an awsome rapper like weezy proply better but this album is really great finally eminem aint gana rap about his past now EMINEM IS BACK !!!!

eminem is an awsome rapper like weezy proply better but this album is really great finally eminem aint gana rap about his past now EMINEM IS BACK !!!!

5stars - "em&m" (edwin8795)

People, If You Want A More Mature Man
This Is The Perfect CD For You!

The Man Have A Very Awesome Voice
The Lyrics Are Positive!
Like
Cold Winds Blow
Talkin' 2 Myself
Not Afraid
Cinderella Man
Love The Way You Lie

Well, Everything!!!

If You Want To Know What Eminem Is Talking About
He Is Talking About The Illuminati And How He Is Trying To Get Out From The Music Industry

So, Anyway Visit [...]/endoftheilluminati And There You Can Learn About

BUY THE CD!, IS DIFFERENT, COLLABORATIONS WITH
P!NK, LIL' WAYNE, RIHANNA, KOBE (NOT KOBE BRYANT), AND MANY MORE
POSITIVE MUSIC!!!!

5stars - "We Can Know Now Who Is Marshall Mathers!!!"

No Better Than This / SalesRank : 10

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Audio CD [ Rounder / Pgd ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 17 ]
EAN : 0011661328426 / ASIN : B003NWS5DQ
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John Mellencamp has found a new voice with this CD. Recorded in some classic rooms with T-Bone Burnett producing, this is a real gem. If you are looking for Hurts So Good and other teen rockers, pass this by. If you are looking for smart and mature songs, delivered by a gritty voiced and aging singer backed by a top flight small band.... this is for you. There are some sad songs here (and many touches of hope, irony, and humor) and they are sung with a authenticity and strength that is marvelous. All in all, it is a great collection of songs.

5stars - "Mellencamp's best in a long time" (Anthony M. Zipple)

OK let's start out with the fact that I've been a huge huge Mellencamp fan since American Fool. Now I understand that the artist likes to follow his muse at a certain point in his career and I'm very happy that John is able to do so. The amount of great great music that he's given all of us over the years makes me feel he truly deserves the right to do what ever he wants now. The thing is though as a fan do I have to like this? No! There's the fundamental right that I have as a true fan of the man. Listening to this cd makes me feel like I'm listening to something that maybe I'll enjoy when I'm in my 70's and have one foot in the grave. When I put on John Mellencamp music I want my hips to shake in uncontrollable joy even when the songs are full of social or political messages. That's always been John's special gift. To take songs of unequivocal sadness and remorse and put an upbeat melody to hold you from the pit,(IE) Paper In Fire, Case 795 (The Family), The Full Catastrophe, County Fair and so many more. I'm sure that John's heart scare has put him more in touch with his own mortality as evidenced by his continuing exploration of darker themes than is even normal for him but I'm still looking for more of an affirmation of life from an artist who by all accounts has had a very good one. I guess that I'll have to hold out hope that his muse can one day find him home? And one last thing that I'd like to add. When John said that he no longer is going to write pop songs. Why? I always thought it was more about getting your message out to as many people who want to hear it as possible? Will No Better Than This fulfill that ambition? I don't think so.

2stars - "How old have we become?" (David J. Eivers)
I really love John Mellancamp, but didn't like a single song on this album. His voice sounds old and scratchy and it made me sad. Yes, I know people get older, but I didn't care for the songs either. Guess I'm just not hip enough for it, but they were all sort of depressing.

I really love John Mellancamp, but didn't like a single song on this album. His voice sounds old and scratchy and it made me sad. Yes, I know people get older, but I didn't care for the songs either. Guess I'm just not hip enough for it, but they were all sort of depressing.

2stars - "Disappointed" (M. Ryan)

This is my favorite John Mellencamp album. The lyrics have wonderful depth of thought. The recording itself is very nice, and definately has a warm sound. I bought the CD and I will buy a vinyl copy when available so I can enjoy an all analog sound. I purchased it as I was searching albums produced by T-Bone Burnett as he seems to produce so many albums that are my favorites, such as Elvis Costello, Gillian Welch, Bodeans, Counting Crows, Jakob Dylan, Willie Nelson, the list goes on. I highly recommend checking out T-Bone's other productions.

5stars - "Excellent album" (J. Muldowney)
I had heard some great buzz about this record and it was justified. This just may be John Mellencamp's finest record. The songs sound as if they were written one hundred years ago - they sound timeless. The lyrics are beautiful and the performances amazing.

I had heard some great buzz about this record and it was justified. This just may be John Mellencamp's finest record. The songs sound as if they were written one hundred years ago - they sound timeless. The lyrics are beautiful and the performances amazing.

5stars - "Mellencamp's best" (Karen L. Haight)

Red Velvet Car / SalesRank : 3

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Audio CD [ Sony Legacy ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 31 ]
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I was really looking forward to this after seeing Heart play a fantastic show last week,which included a few of the new songs. I like the CD, but it is very short. It's only 37 minutes long, and two of the songs are on the WTF +4 EP they released earlier this spring, so there's only 30 minutes of new music. Apparently there's a version of the CD exclusively at Target that has two extra songs, but I preordered it from Amazon since Heart had a big link on their website for that. Who would've thought that there would be a "better" version of the CD available somewhere else.

Anyway, I would give it 4 stars based on the quality of the music, but it loses a star for being so short.

3stars - "Good music, but ridiculously short" (Dennis)

I was sceptical when I saw this in the new release catagory.I thought to myself hmmm wonder what Heart sounds like now.This album kept sinking into me every time I played it.Its heavy but not too and mellow at times but never sappy.Ann and Nancy have a winner on their hands with this one.Its hard to say which track I liked the best....its over tooo dang quick.Oh well that shows me its a good disc and not boring.Its Dreamboat Annie for the 2010...HURRAY!

4stars - "get into red velvet car" (belmarbrat)

On RED VELVET CAR, Heart continue the acoustic-electric return to their 70s sound and style that JUPITER'S DARLING heralded. It sounds like the band has done some serious listening to such country-rock albums as BEST OF THE OUTLAWS: GREEN GRASS AND HIGH TIDES, and learned a lot from it. Recently, a friend I reconnected with gave me advice to tune out difficult individuals by listening to this album, and, upon hearing songs from it, it turns out that she was coming from a good place, even with a couple of mediocre songs in here. In other words, Heart are much better sounding like the Outlaws than sounding like Foreigner. By the way, this old friend never once in her advice to me mentioned BAD ANIMALS, a depressing excuse for an album that sounds like Heart had been totally stripped of its energy and power, but her mention of this one, JUPITER'S DARLING, and the old 70s albums up through BEBE LE STRANGE makes me look forward to continuing to stay in touch with her. To me, Heart was the most talented band ever to come out of Seattle, and this CD helps to prove my point.

5stars - "Heart Continue Getting Back To Their Roots Here" (The Footpath Cowboy)

Fans of latter day Heart will likely be disappointed since this record lacks the bombastic over-produced sound of those releases. Fans of early Heart will likely be pleasantly surprised as was I. Nothing here rocks as hard as say "Magic Man" or "Barracuda" but there is definitely a more subtle rock and roll edge/attitude to most of the songs. Even the slower songs are refreshingly warm and melodic . . . . thankfully no "Power Ballads". Overall, this record sounds like the ladies have matured and become comfortable in making thier own music without concerns about appealing to the masses. Cheers to you Ann & Nancy!!

4stars - "Back to Basics!" (Sparkles)

Since many folks have written reviews detailing the strengths (and perceived weaknesses) of each song on "Red Velvet Car", I just want to contribute my opinion of the "feel" of the new album. It is a kind of deja-vu: at once, fresh, progressive and still thoroughly familiar to me. The "musicality" of the songs is wonderful; while I have always loved Heart's barer or even acoustic performances, the lush mix of varied instruments on RVC make it almost caress the listener with rich, complex layers of sound. Additionally, the guitar-heaviness of many of the tracks is so reminiscent of the "classic" Heart sound, and it brings back fond memories while presenting the new material.

It seems that Ann and Nancy have been able to elegantly update their sound without sacrificing its core brilliance. I must admit that while I have been an avid Heart fan since the 70's, I didn't connect with their last effort, "Jupiter's Darling", in the same way I have with this new album, but I feel that it definitely deserves another listen. Thank you, Heart, for a fantastic new album. Rock on, ladies...

5stars - "A brand-new Heart, and I remember them fondly..." (DMA)

Asylum / SalesRank : 2

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I first heard some of Disturbed's stuff on the radio, and I LOVED it. I had big expectations for their latest album, but I wasn't as impressed as I could have been. It's not that I didn't like any of the music on this album. Trust me, it's good. But it didn't meet my expectations. I give this album 4/5 because it's a great addition to Disturbed, but it didn't quite catch me the way Indestructible did.

4stars - "Good.... but could be better." (M. Thompson)
The music is still dark maybe even darker if your the type of person that really listens to the lyrics. Some complain that the album is not as hard but it still has a great balance. Disturbed did a great job changing up a little on the music without giving up there own style. The bonus U2 song was better than i thought (i hate U2 so.) I like the way he sings. You should definetly get the album.

The music is still dark maybe even darker if your the type of person that really listens to the lyrics. Some complain that the album is not as hard but it still has a great balance. Disturbed did a great job changing up a little on the music without giving up there own style. The bonus U2 song was better than i thought (i hate U2 so.) I like the way he sings. You should definetly get the album.

5stars - "great album" (Clinton Martin)

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Disturbed hit the music scene. They came in with such a force with their first single Stupefy. Since then, with touring and four more additional albums this band is still just as strong. Very few bands in general are able to stand the test of time after the dreaded `sophomore' release. Disturbed almost fell into the cracks with theirs. Yet, with a much needed period of improvement and reflection, Draiman's quartet resurfaced and never looked back.

Asylum once again is another step forward for Disturbed. While the sound hasn't changed much there is a great deal of improvements. This time it is not from a musical perspective, but a song writing perspective. While the sound of the music is still hard hitting and dark a good portion of the songs send extremely positive messages, or motivational words for personal improvement. A perfect example would be the new single `Another Way To Die.' This song tells us about the weaknesses of human nature and how it is destroying the planet and we still have the chance to save it. `My Child' is the story of a how a man must make important choices when he takes up the hat of fatherhood and probably my personal favorite would be the song `Never Again'. David Draimen is a true heavy metal man when he puts his own personal experiences in to his writing. Despite controversy or negative feedback, he is willing to go out there and say that he is the surviving future of a generation of Jewish men and women who died in the Holocaust. He has always dedicated his career to his grandfather who is a survivor and made a promise to keep the values and traditions of Judaism close to his heart when fame and fortune came his way. It's things like these that make Disturbed one of the most admirable bands in music today. On another note the hidden track on this album is something very bold and Disturbed took a huge risk putting it together. While I prefer the original version of the song they chose, I am pretty impressed with the new direction and sound they gave it.

Asylum doesn't really have the heavy hitting fun factor that the past two albums had, but it is still a good listen and well worthy of your time.

4stars - "After 10 Years, still going strong." (Underground Reborn)
This album is definitly the best album since The Sickness. All the other albums were good, but this is by far 2nd in my Disturbed favorites, of course nothing will knock The Sickness out of the number one spot in my mind. Asylum is probably the hardest rocking album they have put out. Insane rifs, drums, and good mixing of vocals by David. Overall 5/5 in my opinion

This album is definitly the best album since The Sickness. All the other albums were good, but this is by far 2nd in my Disturbed favorites, of course nothing will knock The Sickness out of the number one spot in my mind. Asylum is probably the hardest rocking album they have put out. Insane rifs, drums, and good mixing of vocals by David. Overall 5/5 in my opinion

5stars - "Best Album since The Sickness" (Joseph Garite II)

This Cd covers a range of topics, from break-ups, feeling lonely, the Holocaust,being a werewolf, and enviormental issues. That being said I think it is a great Cd. It is their fifth Cd and some songs may sound a bit like their other songs,but they still sound fresh. I like the songs Never Again, Animal, Asylum, Another Way to Die, and Infection. There are twelve songs on this Cd, but they are short and the album moves. The Guitar parts are great.The song Infection really has alot of interesting effects. It is a dark Cd that deals with the darker side, but it is good. They even throw in a bonus track U2's "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," that has a wicked guitar solo. If you are a fan of the band I think you will like it.

5stars - "Asylum A CD of Many Topics" (D. Zadka)

Live At The Troubadour [CD / DVD Combo] / SalesRank : 21

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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
I was so pleased to receive this item at warp speed, and it's perfect! A+ Totally happy.

5stars - "Exactly what I wanted!" (Jacquelyn W. Brown)
Just what I expected from two great artists and DVD/CD combo was a special treat. Arrived in great condition and when expected.

Just what I expected from two great artists and DVD/CD combo was a special treat. Arrived in great condition and when expected.

5stars - "Troubadour CD" (Barbara A. Weaver)
Well, I won't go into specifics since others have done that to the nth degree. I'll just add that I am very please with this DVD/CD set and highly recommend it to any Carole King and/or James Taylor fan.

Well, I won't go into specifics since others have done that to the nth degree. I'll just add that I am very please with this DVD/CD set and highly recommend it to any Carole King and/or James Taylor fan.

4stars - "Excellent value." (Roxme)
This was an unforgettable concert. Each artist personable and in great voice solo and in their duets. Great support from the back-up band & vocalists. Overall a nice mix of his & her hits. Why 4 stars instead of 5? King's "Natural Woman" was a show stopper and "The Locomotion" was energizing and great fun. I wish these 2 numbers had been included.

This was an unforgettable concert. Each artist personable and in great voice solo and in their duets. Great support from the back-up band & vocalists. Overall a nice mix of his & her hits. Why 4 stars instead of 5? King's "Natural Woman" was a show stopper and "The Locomotion" was energizing and great fun. I wish these 2 numbers had been included.

4stars - "Wonderful but..." (NWBL)
My husband and I went to the concert and after that I HAD to have the CD. Great songs and 2 great performers.

5stars - "Great CD" (Deby C)

Intimacy / SalesRank : 20

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In a word - 'No'. I am feeling Kem's newest CD as much as I felt the first and the second. I put the CD in, hit play and before I know it, I'm at the last track. Easy, feel good, deep, sweet, soft, perfect, delightful - this cd makes me smile, makes me think, lifts me up and never gets old. Kem, you have done it again, and I thank you...and hearing Jill Scott recite against your track, well that's just heaven...

5stars - "Does He Ever Disappoint?" (A reader)
How were u able and why did u post 2 critiques of a 4 star on Kem? I know you said some good things but this cd is clearly a 5 star when all is said and done! It perturbs me how the so called "Music Critic's" immediately after release post their long and detailed messes.

How were u able and why did u post 2 critiques of a 4 star on Kem? I know you said some good things but this cd is clearly a 5 star when all is said and done! It perturbs me how the so called "Music Critic's" immediately after release post their long and detailed messes.

5stars - "Rudy Palma...2 posts?" (Glenn A. Smith)
The 5 years in between CD was well worth it. Kem has outdone himself.

5stars - "Well Done" (Brown sugar)
O my goodness, If only someone could truly love this way. Kem make's "Intimancy" real and something to desire! I love it!!!!!!!

5stars - "Intimacy" (leggs)
The only complaint is that I wish it were longer. I keep playing this cd over and over. Kem has created music from deep down in his soul. Also his band is impressive as well. This cd belongs in any collection.

The only complaint is that I wish it were longer. I keep playing this cd over and over. Kem has created music from deep down in his soul. Also his band is impressive as well. This cd belongs in any collection.

5stars - "Wow! Best one yet!!!" (K. Davis)

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