Seven

Track Listings
1. Kyrie    
2. Ishwara    
3. Truth Lies, There In    
4. He Did Not Die    
5. Paradisum in Dub    
6. Sunarqastra    
7. Give Love    
8. Pucelle d'Orleans    
9. Kalilotalove    
10. Ark of the Arqans    
11. In Paradisum    
12. Anciens Mystiques    
13. Sisters of Wyrd    
14. Beyond the Beyond [Live]    

Seven, Music, Suns of Arqa, Classical, Classical Music, Classical Vocals, Dub, England, World Beat, World Fusion
Five Score and Seven Years Ago
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not the Relient K I know
  • Great new CD from Relient K!
  • Another masterpiece
  • Some Good, Some Very Good, One Bad
  • Very well done!
Five Score and Seven Years Ago
Relient K
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MX7SR8
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

  1. Plead The Fifth
  2. Come Right Out And Say It
  3. I Need You
  4. The Best Thing
  5. Forgiven
  6. Must Have Done Something Right
  7. Give
  8. Devastation And Reform
  9. I'm Taking You With Me
  10. Faking My Own Suicide
  11. Crayons Can Melt On Us For All I Care
  12. Bite My Tongue
  13. Up And Up
  14. Deathbed

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Relient K's fifth CD is a diverse modern rock album that's so varied at times it sounds like a mix tape. "Take the Fifth" pulses with lush, Beach Boys-y harmonies, "Forgiven" is a piano-driven tune that sounds like early U2, and the dueling guitar feedback that opens "I Need You" displays deeper punk rock heaviosity. "Faking My Own Suicide"--a great tune powered by Death Cabby vocals, ironic yet playful lyrics, and a killer classic rock organ--seems destined for a movie soundtrack. The true standout is of course "Deathbed," an intense eleven minute ode to regret co-starring Jon Foreman of Switchfoot. Relient K have not only weathered lineup changes (the bassist and guitarist are new here) and mainstream success without "selling out" and foregoing their introspective messages of faith and hope. But they've made the best album in their career in the process. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Relient K's fifth album in seven years and the follow-up to 2004's mmhmm. Special Deluxe Package w/bonus DVD of Five Score and Seven Years Ago also available.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Not the Relient K I know.......2007-07-05

I'm a long-time Relient K fan, but this new album just doesn't do anything for me. I was deeply disappointed in the music and the lyrics.

Some of the songs have that intentional ambiguity that song writers use to try to get secular air time. The most common technique is to write a song that is unclear: is this to God or to a girl? For instance is "I must have done something right" to God or to a girl? I don't think that it makes complete sense either way. Getting a Christian message out to non-Christians is the point, but the problem is that it means that people who are not Christian will never get the message.

A lot of the songs are talking about how messed up he is. Recognizing our brokenness and need for a savior is a necessary step towards salvation, but the songs stop short of pointing to WHO we need. It just comes off being gloomy and hopeless. "Devastation and reform" is an exception. It does mention God as the answer to the devastation he has created.

The last song, called "Deathbed" is a rambling ballad that goes on for 11 minutes. It is about a man dying of lung cancer recounting how he had messed up his life with alcohol, smoking, a bad marriage and divorce. It has some valid points about the destruction caused by dad's abandoning their families, drinking and smoking, premarital sex, etc. But at the end they tag on something about how he accepted Christ so now it's all ok. What I am missing is any indication that Christ transformed his life. When did he make this decision to follow Christ? How did his life change? It seems like he just wasted his life on bad choices and just used Jesus as his ticket to heaven at the end. Maybe the song is a warning to not be like that, but the point is dulled by the happy ending.

But it gets worse. The song "Faking my own suicide" is just disturbed. Maybe I just don't get it, but I can't find anything redeeming about that song. Is it supposed to be funny? Making light of suicide is not something I can appreciate.

5 out of 5 stars Great new CD from Relient K!.......2007-07-05

This is a really good CD for anyone who likes Relient K's style that varies from punk to acapella... It follows the styles of many of their past CDS but also brings in some totally new styles... awesome album!

5 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece.......2007-06-20

Relient K has been very consistent over the years, and remarkably, they have again raised the bar. This collection of songs rocks, in its entirety. Except for one 15-second interlude, every song is iPod-worthy. The album's opening track "Plead the Fifth" finds the guys skillfully harmonizing a cappella, Beach Boys style. Too bad it's only a minute and thirteen seconds long as it leaves the listener wanting more. The lead single, "Must Have Done Something Right" features a killer hook. Other strong tracks are "Forgiven" and "The Best Thing." The band finishes the album with a dramatic, eleven-minute song called "Deathbed", which tells the story of a man dying of lung cancer who reflects on his life and poor decisions, but recounts the night when he put his faith in Christ. And to top it off, Switchfoot's Jon Foreman sings the final verse. Enough said.

4 out of 5 stars Some Good, Some Very Good, One Bad.......2007-06-15

Relient K is a group that has a sound that is very appealing to teenagers. My daughter really loves this CD.

I am more mixed on it. Most of the songs are good. A few are very good. A couple are silly or worse.

On the plus side, 'Forgiven' is really a terrific song. Another one that is very impressive is 'Deathbed' which is about a dying cancer patient reflecting back on life and considering Jesus. It is very long and quite a story. I had to listen to it a few times before it really caught on with me, but it is actually very good.

Lyrically, most of the songs are either quite positive or even expressly Christian.

One song that is quite silly is 'Crayons Can Melt On Us For All I Care'. It is meaningless. One song that I don't like at all is, 'Faking My Own Suicide.' It seems very out of place lyrically and style wise both. It is about a teenage breakup followed by the boy faking his own suicide to get the girl's attention and make her think that she loved him. This really should have been left off of this project.

With the exception of that song, the rest of this is a good album. In spite of that, I hesitate to recommend it because that one song is so inappropriate.

4 out of 5 stars Very well done!.......2007-06-12

This is a very good CD from Relient K. My personal favorite song is Devastation and Reform. Matt Thiessen's piano playing is a great addition to the Relient K sound. The only thing that keeps me from giving this CD 5 stars, is that I don't like "Faking My Own Suicide" all that much. However, you will not be wasting money buying this album. It may have to grow on you, but you will like it. (written by MisterBassman from K Team)

15
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • CD
  • Great music
  • Was very happy !
  • It actually Rocks!
  • Solid Rocker!!!!!
15
Buckcherry
Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EHSM8G
Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

  1. So Far
  2. Next 2 You
  3. Out Of Line
  4. Everything
  5. Carousel
  6. Sorry
  7. Crazy Bitch
  8. Onset
  9. Sunshine
  10. Brooklyn
  11. Broken Glass

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Buckcherry reestablish their status as one of the most raucous and delightfully dirty-minded acts in the industry today with 15, a truly bombastic rock & roll blast. Vocalist Josh Todd leads this high-energy act into battle with the colossal one-two-three punch of "So Far," "Next 2 You," and "Out Of Line," each anchored by the weighty rhythm section of drummer Xavier Muriel and bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, then elevated by the Olympian guitar attack of Keith Nelson and Stevie D. But while an appropriate levity prevails on those tracks and others--such as "Crazy Bitch," "Broken Glass," and the good time stomp "Brooklyn"--the band also find time to show a more sensitive and mature side with the hit-worthy and country-inflected "Carousel," plus the unapologetically melancholy "Sorry." If there's a fault to be found on 15 it doesn't reveal itself easily, and if there's a fault to be found with Buckcherry it is perhaps that they imbue listeners with a zest for living. But that clearly is no crime. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

The band who broke onto the national scene in 1999 returns. "I am playing the hell out of it. It combines all the best elements of Aerosmith and Guns N Roses in their prime" - Eddie Trunk (Q104 NYC syndicated radio host and VH1 Classic on-air personality). "Coming on like the Black Crowes by way of AC/DC, this LA-based band is at its best blasting its way through hard-hitting riff rockers" - Entertainment Weekly.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars CD.......2007-07-04

This CD arrived in excellent condition and i listen to it all the time. The quality is great and I'm very happy with it.

5 out of 5 stars Great music.......2007-06-13

Up beat , hard rock , sexy, makes you want to rock right out of your car!

5 out of 5 stars Was very happy !.......2007-05-12

I am very happy with how fast it got to me ... I will for sure order again !
Thanks

5 out of 5 stars It actually Rocks!.......2007-04-14

Yay a real rock album, instead of another whiney band! I really like it, refreshing ROCK.

4 out of 5 stars Solid Rocker!!!!!.......2007-04-09

Bought the album a while back and had to put a very kind review.Fan of theirs since the self-tiltled album and glad they came back.Since the album came out,it has sold almost 1 million copies. Pretty good,I should say.Just a very solid mix of rockers and ballads. "So Far","Next 2 You","Everything","Crazy Bitch" & "Sunshine" are the standouts. If you love straight in-your-face rock,pick it up.
Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Relaxing vibes
  • good singing bowl recording
  • Great for Massages
  • Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet CD
  • Seven Metal Singing Bowls of Tibet
Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet

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ASIN: B00004THCW
Release Date: 1999-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Seven Metals
  2. Singing Bowls Of Tibet

Album Description

SEVEN METALS features 25 Tibetan singing bowls, bamboo and metal wind chimes, and tingsha bells. Perfect for yoga, meditation, massage, Reiki or simply relaxing. SEVEN METALS is 56 minutes of peace. "An extraordinary recording performed by a master", Jonathan Goldman, author of Healing Sounds

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Relaxing vibes.......2007-05-18

Enjoy this adventure into the singing bowls. Like the variety in tracks and size/depth of bowls/sound.

4 out of 5 stars good singing bowl recording.......2007-01-26

I like this CD - it's done with sensitivity and artistry. However, I with they use better quality singing bowls. [...]

5 out of 5 stars Great for Massages.......2007-01-11

My massage therapist uses this while she is working on me. I love it. Very relaxing when you give yourself over to it.

4 out of 5 stars Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet CD.......2007-01-10

I used this for a Christmas present along with a Tibetan Singing Bowl so it was very well recieved. It is very relaxing and great for meditation and balancing work.

5 out of 5 stars Seven Metal Singing Bowls of Tibet.......2007-01-10

I was impressed with the professionalism of ser vice and quality of the product. This was the first time I had heard the bowls being played and absolutely love listening to them
The Very Best of After 7
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • After 7 is awesome
  • 'After 7' is the right time for some of that After 7
  • Now this is good R&B
  • The 'Very Best Of After 7'....
  • love, romance, and desire
The Very Best of After 7
After 7
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000WD0
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Sara Smile
  2. Ready Or Not
  3. Can't Stop
  4. Heat Of The Moment
  5. One Noght
  6. Baby I'm For Real (Natural High)
  7. Not Enough Hours In The Night
  8. Can He Love U Like This
  9. Takin' My Time
  10. Gonna Love You Right (A Cappella Remix)
  11. Nights Like This
  12. 'Til You Do Me Right

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars After 7 is awesome.......2007-05-18

The Very Best of After 7 CD is great. The group is awesome, the music is great and it really helps your relax and soothe away the stress from the day. Listen to it while driving helps the traffic noise lessen. I love it. I purchased 2 and gave one as a gift to a friend.

5 out of 5 stars 'After 7' is the right time for some of that After 7.......2007-02-01

What can I say, I'm not a ballad person. But I ''l be the first one to sing a verse at any givin' time. So sad the group broke up, so happy that there hits didn't. "One Night" is my absolute favorite jam here. The lustful 'kiss me lips' "Heat Of The Movement" to the demanding wonderful, "Till You Do Me Right". This CD the S#%T! "Nights Like This" from 'THE FIVE HEARTBEATS' was just awesome. The only conplaint was the "Can't Stop" remix. There's another remix better than the one on here but they didn't put it on here. One major flaw. Other than that, this disc is in there whether you're "Ready Of Not".

5 out of 5 stars Now this is good R&B.......2007-01-10

I remember when After 7 first burst onto the scene in 1989 with the huge hit Can't Stop. However it was their ballads that made the group very strong. Ready or Not, Can He Love You Like This, and Till You Do Me Right are all classic slow jams in their own right. However my two favorite After 7 songs would have to be Not Enough Hours In The Night and One Night. Not Enough Hours appeared on the 90210:Colleage Years soundtrack back in 94 and One Night is a sentimental slow that express's love at it's best. Other notable slow jams that appear on the disc include Gonna Love You Right, Night Like This and Baby I'm For Real. I hope we haven't heard the last of After 7 because this is what good R&B is all about.

4 out of 5 stars The 'Very Best Of After 7'...........2006-06-23

....Could've been an ULTIMATE Collection if you substitute the
acapella version of 'Gonna Love You Right' with the regular studio
mix, and then add the following BONUS TRACKS....

13. 'Kickin' It'
14. 'Truly Something Special'
15. 'Damn Thing Called Love' (Soulshock Power Mix)
16. 'I Care 'Bout You' - Milestone ft.After 7
(fr.'Soulfood' SDTK)
and as a special BONUS TRACK, also include...
17. '24/7' - by Kevon Edmonds

The original 'Very Best Of After 7' was pretty good, and I agree
with all of the other reviews, but if you want to make a BETTER
compilation, add the tracks I mentioned. Folks are always trying
to borrow my 'Ultimate After 7 Collection' CD, but I have to say
"no my Brother, you gotta MAKE YOUR OWN!!!" LOL
Peace, SD
(of 'Chaka's World')

5 out of 5 stars love, romance, and desire.......2006-02-25

Well this is easily one of my favorite groups of the 80s. They had the class of DeBarge, but more of an adult sound. I had the biggest crush at the time on namely Babyface and Kevon Edmonds. The lyrics on the songs are so encredibly romantic and sincere, which I guess is a trademark of 'real Babyface', not the grown and sexy Babyface??? I have to agree with one above reviewer that stated the production on the album overshadowes the group. LA & Babyface were true masterminds when they put an album togther. Every song is good on the cd, every one brings back fluttery memories of some silly crush I had at the time LOL. After 7 was a great soul singing group, they reminded of soulsters from the late 70s (O-Jays, Switch, DeBarge, EWandFire) its all here, you'll love it if you loved real R & B soul. My favorite cut is "Ready or Not", easily the best love song they made...I guess LA was in the throws of over-infatuated passion for Pebbles at the time. (all that I've got, I'll give you everything, I love you more than words can show ect ect....WOW you won't hear those lines anymore on black radio, touch this feel that, I'll go down and what have you...After 7 had class and romance. "Can't Stop" is an absolute JAM and the covers of "Nights like This, and Baby I'm for real" are fabulous. Its just too bad that once R & B became more 'edgey' they could not survive in the late 90s...Boys II Men kinda stole their audience. But now I think if they decided to make a comeback they'd be well accpeted if they got radio play, Anthony Hamilton is succeeding. Bottomline this is a must buy for a soul lover. It does not disspoint...
Seven Swans
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Genius
  • A+ album!
  • Ask yourself one question . . .
  • Solid Sufjan
  • One of my favorites
Seven Swans
Sufjan Stevens
Manufacturer: Sounds Familyre
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Release Date: 2004-03-16

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  1. All The Trees Of The Fields Will Clap Their Hands
  2. The Dress Looks Nice On You
  3. In The Devil's Territory
  4. To Be Alone With You
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  9. A Good man Is Hard To Find
  10. He Woke Me Up Again
  11. Seven Swans
  12. The Transfiguration

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Genius.......2007-07-07

What else is there to say? Surjan Stevens is a genius. Certainly a musical genius, but possibly an all around genius. There are moments on this album that make me shake my head and want to cry they are so beautiful. The line "I have a sister somewhere in Detroit" emerges like a great black hawk at dawn, sucking us in, and dropping us down. (I have the vinyl and this comes at the end of side one.)

I must add that I listened to this album about half a dozen times on faith before it began to work its way under my skin. It's subtle and rich in its effect. Don't give up on it!! After listening about a dozen times I sat down one day and played it loud. All of a sudden it was as if I'd been hit with a hammer in the chest. Magical, truly magical.

5 out of 5 stars A+ album!.......2007-07-04

Seriously a must-buy for any self-respecting folk music fan! In my opinion, this is Sufjan Stevens' best work and is in constant rotation in my car.

2 out of 5 stars Ask yourself one question . . ........2007-04-16

Musically, I would say that the thing that many reviewers like most about this album is also what some might like least about it. If you want to know if you are going to enjoy this CD, ask yourself one question:

How much do I like the banjo?

If you love the twangy banjo sound and don't mind predictable / repetitive chords, than you are really going to like this album. If not, and you are used to listening to imaginative, layered electronic music, check out Illinoise by Stevens - which has a lot more instrumental range and complexity, and 22 songs - so you are more likely to find something you like. That said, there are a few gems on this album as well, such as Abraham & To be Alone with you.

5 out of 5 stars Solid Sufjan.......2007-01-18

Good record. Holds its feel while being more varied than later albums. Great banjo work. Unique angle on Christian themes. Glad to own it.

5 out of 5 stars One of my favorites.......2006-12-27

This album is one of my absolute favorites. I also own Illinoise - and cherish both. Sufjan's lyrical talent is beyond any praise I could type up on an amazon review. His writing is extremely spiritual and moving. The mood he sets with the various instruments (banjos, strings, etc) is original and intriguing. I can find a new reason to love him every time I listen.
Seven Angels on a Bicycle
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • how low can you go
  • Future Star
  • Sublime
  • great debut
  • A Texas Fiddler Expands Her Horizons
Seven Angels on a Bicycle
Carrie Rodriguez
Manufacturer: Back Porch
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ASIN: B000GPI1AA
Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

  1. Seven Angels On A Bicycle
  2. Never Gonna Be Your Bride
  3. Dirty Leather
  4. He Ain't Jesus
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  7. I Don't Want To Play House Anymore
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  9. Big Kiss
  10. Got Your Name On It
  11. He's Already Gone
  12. St. Peter's

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Although this is officially singer/fiddler Carrie Rodriguez's solo debut, her musical mentor Chip Taylor--with whom she has recorded three previous discs of duets--is an integral ingredient. Taylor wrote or co-wrote all but one track and is also the album's producer. With Seven Angels on a Bicycle, the partnership that worked so well on Red Dog Tracks, The Trouble With Humans, and Let's Leave This Town has yielded another winner. The songs shift between folk, country, and even jazz, the latter aided by the amazing Bill Frisell, whose delicate, restrained textures and effects create an introspective mood as much as Rodriguez's lovely, sensitive voice. Much of this atmospheric release floats by with barely-there percussion, haunting tunes, and a languid yet exquisite sense of subtlety rare in contemporary music. Rodriguez goes into hoedown mode only once--on the frisky "Never Going to Be Your Bride"--but her fiddle colors these songs in muted shades that perfectly enhance their emotional concerns. She's a stirring singer--somewhat like Suzanne Vega--whose vocal innocence in tracks like "This Kiss" provides a perfect counterpoint for lyrics predominantly concerned with lost love and lovers. This is a stark, beautiful set of pensive songs that results in a low-key jewel of an album made for listening, not dancing. The talented Rodriguez needs no further proof that she is very much ready for prime time. --Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars how low can you go.......2006-12-11

I have never heard such a boring,monotone style. This music is absolutely depressing.Music is supposed to make you feel good, not down.
This is "art" music, not real music. This could be one of the worst choices I have made in contempopary music.

5 out of 5 stars Future Star.......2006-12-10

I'm new to Carrie Rodriguez, never have listened to her colaborations with Chip Taylor. I read a review somewhere on this release and took a chance.....very glad I did. I just can't get this one out of my CD player. For someone who hasn't been the lead singer very long, she nails it!! Clear distinct voice. Love the music, not your ordinary country sound at all. Can't wait for more from Carrie...alone.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime.......2006-11-05

Sublime, delightful, a masterpiece.
A perfect work of Carrie, Frisell, Leisz and the rest of musicians.
A gift
Robert

4 out of 5 stars great debut.......2006-10-15

this is the record nora jones was supposed to make. adult music. complex and very listenable. it keeps getting better. highly reccommended.

5 out of 5 stars A Texas Fiddler Expands Her Horizons .......2006-10-12

Carrie Rodriguez is well known to me because of three excellent CD's she made with her collaborator and mentor, Chip Taylor, songwriter, professional gambler, and uncle of Angelina Jolie. The style of the two was mostly down-home folk and country. Carrie's Texas fiddle and twangy voice fit the music.

This CD is a stretch for Carrie. Most of the songs are more cosmic than country -- with a bit of India, jazz, and techno-pop. I like the songs best where her twang comes through most strongly with a background of guitar and banjo that could have been arranged by Ravi Shankar. (My wife, however, doesn't like this CD -- although she much enjoys the Taylor/Rodriguez collaborations.) Down home pickin' and Carrie's bluegrass fiddle really come to the fore only on "Never Gonna be Your Bride" and "I Don't Want to Play House Anymore" which may be the best song on the CD.

If you're a country fan you might test drive your taste for this by previewing "Seven Angels on a Bicycle" which is typical of the album as a whole. I like most of the tracks -- although some are a bit draggy and an additional uptempo number or two might have made the CD even stronger. On first listen, I like this CD, and Carrie's new direction. I'll see how it ages.

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Necessary Evil
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Necessary Evil
    Debbie Harry
    Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
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    Release Date: 2007-09-25
    A Modern Way of Living with the Truth
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The Exies rock as always
    • Great Cd
    A Modern Way of Living with the Truth
    The Exies
    Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
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    Release Date: 2007-05-15

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    1. Leaving Song
    2. Lay Your Money Down
    3. A Fear Of Being Alone
    4. Different Than You
    5. This Is The Sound
    6. Stray
    7. Dose
    8. Better Now
    9. My Ordinary World
    10. These Are The Days
    11. A Modern Way...
    12. Once In A Lifetime
    13. Spectator At The Revolution

    Album Description

    The band describes the new album's sound as a yin-yang synthesis of beauty and destruction. Produced by James Michels (Deftones, Seether, Buckcherry), this record runs the gamut of sound and emotion, from the wistful opening "Leaving Song" and the harsh anti-materialist rant of "Lay Your Money Down" to the simple piano chords of the regretful "Stray" and the wistful ballad "My Ordinary World" to the propulsive melodic hardcore of "These are the Days" to the techno questioning of the title track. The album reflects the band's inner torment, a way of dealing with the uncertainty of the modern world. Songs like the album's first single, "Different Than You" and "Fear of Being Alone" explore the conundrums of coming into this world alone and leaving alone, and what you gather along the way.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Exies rock as always.......2007-05-16

    I just picked up the new album this morning and I love it! I have been a fan of the Exies since their album Inertia came out. I always thought they were a great band and knew they never got the recognition they deserved. I believe that this CD will get them out there and be heard. All the songs are awesome. They have everything, from hard rocking songs like "Different Than You" "Dose" and "Lay Your Money Down" to melodic slow songs like "Stray" and "Once in a Lifetime". I can guarantee that this album will have you rocking the whole way through and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it to all rock- lovers out there!

    4 out of 5 stars Great Cd.......2007-05-16

    I just picked up the album today great Cd possibly better than the Album "Leaving For the Door"
    1. Leaving Song 3/5 Good slow starter song
    2. Lay Your Money Down 3/5 The guitar and instruments are good it just seems to drown out their voice, but nevertheless good
    3. A Fear Of Being Alone 5/5 Catchy guitar riffs in the beginning followed by a nice chorus
    4. Different Than You 4/5 Their first released track of their new cd well put together
    5. This is the sound 5/5 My personal favorite from this cd slow beginning with the guitars then it picks up. Great vocals
    6. Stray 3/5 Slow start with the piano has good vocals to it just lyrics sound like they were written to some chick
    7. Dose 4/5 Good pickup song
    8. Better Now 3/5
    9. My Ordinary World 4/5 good slow song nice lyrics
    10. These are the days 3.5/5 sounds like it should have been on their other cd
    11. A modern way of living with the truth 4/5 good title song
    12. Once in a lifetime 2/5
    13. Spectator At the revolution /5
    Seven
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Houston TX CHIC
    • A Good Album by Enrique !!!
    • The music OK, him, not OK
    • Rock With This Album!!
    • Passionate
    Seven
    Enrique Iglesias
    Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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    ASIN: B0000E0ZYC
    Release Date: 2003-11-25

    Tracks:

    1. Not in Love
    2. The Way You Touch Me
    3. Say It
    4. California Callin'
    5. Addicted
    6. Break Me Shake Me
    7. Free
    8. Be Yourself
    9. Wish You Were Here (With Me)
    10. You Rock Me
    11. Roamer
    12. Live It Up Tonight
    13. Adicto

    Amazon.com

    Enrique Iglesias is very definitely a child of the 1980s, and his arena-rock aspirations are prominently displayed on 7. The Latin superstar's third English-language album is filled with fist-pumping choruses, crisp guitar riffs, and rock-tinged pop ditties destined to send fans into serious states of swooning. Aching love ballads occupied much of Iglesias' time on previous efforts, but those are kept to a minimum here. Even the first single, "Addicted," swells with a chorus that seems designed for maximum sing-along potential. Songs such as "The Way You Touch Me," "Break Me Shake Me," "Free," and "You Rock Me" shimmy and sparkle, anchored by Iglesias' ever-improving, always sexy vocal delivery. It makes for a vibrant mix of music, and it will be nearly impossible to resist singing along with more than a few of these gems even after one listen. Rock on. --Joey Guerra

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Houston TX CHIC.......2006-12-07

    I usually don't listen to this particular style of music but I must say I went to an Enrique Concert this week and his music really blew me away to say the least. I went on a whim for my birthday. I immediately felt transported to another time and place. In saying all this, I went out and bought his latest 3 albums "Seven", Enrique, and Escape". All 3 have a similar threaded theme but are each unique. I enjoyed every song. On "Seven" I really liked "Not in love". That song just screams out having good times with friends in a local club/pub atmosphere. I also liked "Be Yourself, Addicted, California Callin, Break Me Shake Me and Rommer". The whole darn thing is good. If you purchase it, you won't be dissapointed. I look forward to the next album release. WAY TO GO ENRIQUE!

    4 out of 5 stars A Good Album by Enrique !!!.......2005-12-21

    I can't believe it's been a year since someone did a review of this album, so I figured i'd update it and write a review myself.
    Being a big fan of "Escape" and a massive fan of "Enrique" I was naturally very excited when I heard news of a third english album by Enrique Iglesias.
    "Seven" may not be as theatrical as "Escape", but it's a good listen none the less.
    Having said this it did take a short while to grow on me, and like some of his other songs "Escape" and "Love To See You Cry" some of the songs on this album did not catch me instantly, but the more I listened to it I found I liked it.
    There is not as much Latin influence on this album as there was on "Enrique", apart from a little tingle of Latin base on "Not In Love", but there are some great Pop and Rock songs on this album. It is more similar to "Escape" then anything else he has done. Enrique seemed to be trying to move away from Latino sounding music on this album, and concentrate souly on Pop and Rock music. The type of music on this album really shows the type of singers he looks up to i.e. Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel. ect. The album does have an 80's feel to it somewhat, especially on tracks such as "Be Yourself" and "Break Me, Shake Me". All the tracks are easy and enjoyable to listen to.
    The fast moving, base sounding "Not In Love" is definetly one of the funnest songs on the album to listen to. The album version is exactly the same as the single except it does not feature Kelis. If "Not In Love" is the type of song you like then there are even better sounding songs on the album, so don't settle for the single. Buy this album, because you'll love it. This has also been the edgiest pop song Enrique had done before and sounds great.
    "The Way You Touch Me" is a great pop song and sounds even a little country in places. This one should definitly get you up and dancing, and is a great second track for the album. It is also fast paced like the previous track. A good smooth Enrique song, similar to any track on Escape. It could have easily been a single.
    "Say It" is one of the albums ballads and is very sweet. It is a slow song and Enrique's vocals sound good on it. It is fairly similar to Escape's "Hero" in ways. It is about a girl that Enrique upset, but wants to know if she still wants him. This song is a classic Enrique Iglesias song, and really starts to get good somewhere in the middle. Overall this is a pretty good song and easy to listen to, because it has a nice melody and vocals to it.
    "California Callin'" is one of the albums good tracks, and has a good guitar rhythm in it. Enrique explains that he is on the road and is driving past the woman he loves and wonders if he should pass her or turn around and head towards her. This is a really smooth rock track by Enrique and you will find "Seven" is the album that showcases some of Iglesias's best Rock songs.
    "Addicted" was the albums first single and provided it with a #1. I did not find this song one of the best on the album, and enjoyed others more, but it is a good track by Enrique. Many people would call this one of Enrique's classic songs, but it sounded pretty ordinary to me. Not a bad track though. Worth a listen.
    "Break Me, Shake Me" was a cool track on the album and turned out to be one of my favourites. It is a really fun song and even though the title sounds a bit funny it sounds great. I think this is a classic song by Enrique and one of his best. It is extremely catchy and makes you imagine you are on a beach in California watching the sun set. It is a fast paced pop song and it is a safe bet that many people would enjoy it. The guitars in this track sound great. This could have been one of the albums singles.
    "Free" is a pretty good song and fits in well with the album. This song is just a fun song to listen to. I was surprised how many of these songs seemed like they could have been from Escape.
    There is a good guitar bit in the song, and as a result it is one of the albums catchiest songs.
    "Be Yourself" is another favourite off the album, and is an amazing pop/rock track. It is definetley one of the albums highlights. It has a very true message to it, but at the same time is not about being taken seriously at all. Great chorus to this song and the verses are good to. One of Enrique's best songs. It is a shame "Seven" wasnt promoted more, because it could have had plenty of singles and this song could have easily been one. The song basically talks about Enrique trying to persue his dreams of stardom, and his parents attitudes towards that, especially his father Julio, but the main message of the song is that he stuck to his dreams and made them a reality.
    "Wish You Were Here ( With Me )" is another ballad from the album and is a good track. It talks about a lost love, and Enrique realising his mistakes, but finds it is sometimes to late to get these people that you love back. This track is a little bit upsetting, but a solid track for the album. I notice how Enrique does quite a few songs about love lost i.e. "Be With You", "Maybe" and some of the other tracks on Seven. This song does have a nice latin sounding instrumantal part in it.
    "You Rock Me" is similar to "Free" because it is a fun pop song and that is all. It has a tinge of rock to it, and is quite catchy. It's a pretty solid track.(None of them are un-solid) and fits in well with this album. It isn't as great as some of the other tracks on the album though, but none of the tracks are worth skipping over.
    "Roamer" is a great song on the album, and is one of my favourites. This could have easily been a hit for Enrique.
    This is one of the albums best points and captured me the first time I heard it. It is a love ballad and seems to shimmy and sparkle. This song is one of the best put together songs on the album and makes Seven a must own for Enrique fans.
    "Live It Up Tonight" is an O.K. track, but nothing special.
    It talks about forgetting all your worries and just having a good time. It is quite a catchy song and a good way to end a great album.
    Album Highlights are the following tracks, and get 5/5 ratings from me.
    Roamer.
    Be Yourself.
    Break Me, Shake Me.
    Not In Love.
    Say It.
    The Way You Touch Me.
    Callifornia Callin'.
    Wish You Were Here With Me.
    I am probably not giving this album a 5 star review because it did not catch my attention right away like his previous two english records, but is a MUST for any Enrique Iglesias fan and they should not be without it. I strongly urge you to buy yourself a copy, because it makes for an enlightening and joyful listen. Great album !!!


    4 out of 5 stars The music OK, him, not OK.......2004-12-21

    The rock music in his CD is just fantastic but he should stick to singing in spanish. You could barely understand what he's saying but The Way You Touch Me and Not In Love are cool and it shows another side of Enrique. I never thought he could be like that. Free shows that other side of him, overall the CD was awsome.

    5 out of 5 stars Rock With This Album!!.......2004-12-07

    I used to think that he would be singing pop ballads. But I mis-interpreted what he was. Particular the songs on this album are more of an 80's rock vibes that hit everywhere like skittles back in those heydays. Anyway I think loads of people apreciated his efforts on this album a lot. I saw with the sales of this album. The album is also on a heavy emotional delivery side. Mamking this album one of his most emotional albums to date on English. Well done Enrique!

    4 out of 5 stars Passionate.......2004-12-06

    I did not expect this CD to be this good! I blindly bought it because I've seen how Enrique sings/performs with passion and in a deeply felt manner. This one is no exception; I love all but 2 tracks. Say it, Wish You Were Here, Addicted, Roamer, & Free are my absolute favorites. The CD can't seem to leave my car player.
    Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
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    • Never Sounded Better
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    ASIN: B000066RO5
    Release Date: 2002-06-04

    Tracks:

    1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
    2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
    3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
    4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
    5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
    6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
    7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
    8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
    9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
    10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
    11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
    12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
    13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
    14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
    15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
    16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
    17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
    18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
    19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
    20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
    21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

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    1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
    2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
    3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
    4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
    5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
    6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
    7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
    8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
    9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
    10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
    11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
    12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
    13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
    14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
    15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
    16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
    17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
    18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
    19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
    20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
    21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

    Amazon.com

    The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

    Everything that happens in life
    Can happen in a show
    You can make 'em laugh
    You can make 'em cry
    Anything
    Anything can go....

    The clown with his pants falling down
    Or the dance that's a dream of romance
    Or the scene where the villain is mean
    That's entertainment!

    The lights on the lady in tights
    Or the bride with the guy on the side
    Or the ball where she gives him her all
    That's entertainment!

    The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
    A gay divorcee who is after her ex
    It could be Oedipus Rex
    Where a chap kills his father
    And causes a lot of bother

    The clerk who is thrown out of work
    By the boss who is thrown for a loss
    By the skirt who is doing him dirt

    The world is a stage,
    The stage is a world of entertainment!

    This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

    I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

    There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

    The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

    In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

    What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

    1 out of 5 stars Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

    Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

    5 out of 5 stars Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

    A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

    5 out of 5 stars "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

    Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

    The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
    June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

    On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
    AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
    BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
    BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
    EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
    FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
    GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
    HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
    HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
    LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
    LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
    MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
    NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
    PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
    'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
    SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
    STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
    TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
    THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
    THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
    THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
    TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

    On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
    A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
    ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
    ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
    BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
    BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
    CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
    CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
    EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
    GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
    GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
    I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
    IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
    IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
    LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
    LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
    ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
    ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
    OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
    PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
    THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
    WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

    It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

    This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

    Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

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    Harlem World Order (HWO)

    Live At The Village Vanguard: The Master Takes [Live]

    Flowings

    Gran Turismo Overdrive [CD-single] [EP] [Import]

    Fado [Import]

    Rap Music rap_music_61

    Purcell: Songbook

    Oscar Peterson & Roy Eldridge