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Randy Newman: Little Criminals (1977)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 15 Feb 2010 00:09:13 | Comments : 0

Randy Newman: Little Criminals (1977)
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Genre: Pop/Rock | Label: Warner Brothers| Source: Retail DVD-A

“After Good Old Boys, one of the most ambitious and thematically unified albums of his career, Randy Newman seemed to beat a willful retreat for his next project, 1977's Little Criminals. For the most part abandoning the carefully structured orchestral arrangements that dominated Good Old Boys and Sail Away, Newman cut Little Criminals with a handful of pop-friendly session musicians and L.A. Mellow Mafia regulars (including most of the Eagles), and his arch, cutting satire gave way to a lighter but less thoughtful tone, with the humor becoming less mean-spirited (though becoming much more venomous than "Rednecks" might have been difficult). ”
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Talking Heads: Remain In The Light (1980)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 14 Feb 2010 20:08:00 | Comments : 1

Talking Heads: Remain In The Light (1980)
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Genre: Pop/Rock | Label: Sire Records | Source: Retail DVD-A

“The musical transition that seemed to have just begun with Fear of Music came to fruition on Talking Heads' fourth album, Remain in Light. "I Zimbra" and "Life During Wartime" from the earlier album served as the blueprints for a disc on which the group explored African polyrhythms on a series of driving groove tracks, over which David Byrne chanted and sang his typically disconnected lyrics.”
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Music Revelation Ensemble (1988)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 14 Feb 2010 14:32:31 | Comments : 3

Music Revelation Ensemble (1988)
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Label: DIW-825 | Genre: Jazz/Avant-Garde/Free Funk

“One of the first and best free jazz/funk bands. On No Wave, its 1980 Moers Music debut, the band was comprised of James "Blood" Ulmer (guitar), David Murray (tenor saxophone), Amin Ali (electric bass), and Ronald Shannon Jackson (drums). The MRE became Ulmer's baby since he has been the only constant throughout the group's two decades of existence; Murray has made a couple of returns, and Jackson has been in and out. The lineup of the group changed from album to album, especially in the late '90s. Pharoah Sanders and John Zorn recorded with the band (Crossfire), as did Hamiet Bluiett and Arthur Blythe (Knights of Power). Drummer Cornell Rochester succeeded Jackson early on, and Jamaaladeen Tacuma replaced Ali for a time. The band has remained reasonably vital thanks to Ulmer, but one can be excused for preferring their early records, made when Ornette Coleman's Dancing in Your Head was still fresh in listeners' ears.”
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Original Phalanx (1987)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 14 Feb 2010 13:03:53 | Comments : 1

Original Phalanx (1987)
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Label: DIW 32DIW801CD | Genre: Jazz/Avant-Garde/Free Funk

“Like the New York Art Quartet had done two decades before, Phalanx came and went in the mid-1980s, an ad-hoc supergroup that thrived and disappeared. Original Phalanx captures the quartet in a rumbling, springy glory, alight through James "Blood" Ulmer's craftily detuned guitar and the build-it-and-wobble-it rhythmic playing of bassist Sirone and drummer Rashied Ali. The star, though, is the late George Adams. His playing is inspired, swinging so hard and high that the musical registers turn to blurs. The band's tunes are vaguely Ornette Coleman-ish, in that they build off quick, melodic statements that sound at times like four-way solos. Then the band's off, Ulmer and Adams pursuing solo logic on one plane, the rhythm section on another. They peak on Adams's "Playground," which rings with poignancy and punch-it-up power. But Sirone's minor-key, episodic "Free Spirit" is likewise a work of genius, achieving a stellar balance of passion, intellect, and gusto. --Andrew Bartlett @ amazon”
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Missy Elliott: Miss E... So Addictive (2001 DVD-A 96/24 to 5.1 44/24) DTS CD

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 14 Feb 2010 09:02:09 | Comments : 1

Missy Elliott: Miss E... So Addictive (2001)
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Genre: Rap/R&B/Pop | Label: Warner/Elektra Records | Source: Retail DVD-A

“Sounding more assured of her various strengths than at any time since her startling debut, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott broke in several directions for 2001's Miss E...So Addictive. At the same time, she's a sexed-up rapper demanding respect from men, a loved-up club diva leading the charge of rappers into the brave new world of dance culture, and a sensitive female spreading syrup over a few great ballads. It's a tribute to her incredible songwriting skills and Timbaland's continuing production excellence that she can have it any way she wants it and still come away with a full-length that hangs together brilliantly.”
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Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor (2003 DVD-A 96/24 to 5.1 44/24) DTS CD

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 13 Feb 2010 10:11:34 | Comments : 4

Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor (2003)
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Genre: R&B | Label: J-Records | Source: Retail DVD-A

“Alicia Keys' debut album, Songs in A Minor, made a significant impact upon its release in the summer of 2001, catapulting the young singer/songwriter to the front of the neo-soul pack. Critics and audiences were captivated by a 19-year-old singer whose taste and influences ran back further than her years, encompassing everything from Prince to smooth '70s soul, even a little Billie Holiday.”
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Diatonis: Dark Edges (2007 DVD-A 96/24 to 5.0 44/24) DTS CD

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 13 Feb 2010 09:27:13 | Comments : 1

Diatonis: Dark Edges (2007)
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Genre: Ambient/Electronic | Label: Diatonis Productions | Source: Retail DVD-A

“Dark Edges is mildly dark ambient music with moments of intense sound.”
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Neil Young: Chrome Dreams II (2007)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 13 Feb 2010 09:27:07 | Comments : 4

Neil Young: Chrome Dreams II (2007)
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Genre: Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Country Rock | Label: Reprise 9362-49906-4

“What we have here is easily Mr. Young's finest work in years, one that erases the memory of his well-intentioned but anemic 2006 protest album, Living with War. Recorded using analog gear, with Crazy Horse drummer Ralph Molina, pedal steel guitarist Ben Keith, and Rick Rosas on bass, CD2 manages to sound both home-grown and experimental. It's the work of an artist still not afraid to take chances, who also knows what his strengths are and doesn't stray too far from them. Trainspotters will note that three of the ten songs were written but never released before, while we all might puzzle over the title. Chrome Dreams is the name of an unreleased album from 1977. So, why is this Chrome Dreams II? Is it a similar case to 1992's Harvest Moon, when Young went back to the virtual land of his 1972 hit Harvest to write more material in that vein? As the original was reportedly lost in a fire, we may never know. Chrome Dreams II offers up gorgeous, plaintive laments and country-tinged numbers sung in that achy breaky, heart-on-sleeve voice of Young's, as well as ragged barn-storming rockers delivered with a growl. There's even an 18-minute dirge that excitedly mixes R&B back-up horns with searing electric guitar leads! Wow. --Mike McGonigal @ amazon.com”
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Dave Alvin: Live From Austin TX (2007)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 13 Feb 2010 01:03:17 | Comments : 0

Dave Alvin: Live From Austin TX (2007)
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15 x 200 MB + 1 x 61,3 MB | RS | Scans | TT: 64'
Genre: Pop/Rock/Roots Rock | Label: New West

“Live from Austin TX, part of a series of CD and DVD releases from the Austin City Limits archive, features former Blasters songwriter and guitarist Dave Alvin recorded on January 29, 1999. On these 13 tracks, Alvin and his awesome backup band, the Guilty Men, tackle three songs from his then-current album, Blackjack David -- "Mary Brown," "Abilene," and the title cut -- along with a few tunes from the 1994 release King of California and, of course, fan favorites "Border Radio" and "Marie Marie," which were initially recorded with the Blasters. The highlight of the set is another Alvin-penned Blasters track, "Jubilee Train," which is transformed here into a medley that incorporates Woody Guthrie's "Do-Re-Mi" and Chuck Berry's "Promised Land." Alvin masterfully weaves these narratives into an engaging slice of Americana, thematically reminiscent of Johnny Cash's concept travelogues such as Blood, Sweat and Tears. It's inevitable that any time Dave Alvin covers Blasters material (all of which he wrote), his vocals will be compared to those of his older brother, Phil Alvin. Since the younger sibling's range is the polar opposite of his brother's, comparisons -- especially at this point -- are insignificant, as his deep baritone is tailor-made for these tunes. All in all, this is a spirited performance and acts as a companion set to Alvin's 1996 album, Interstate City, which was also recorded live.”
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Mark Knopfler: Sailing To Philadelphia (2000)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 18:53:57 | Comments : 5

Mark Knopfler: Sailing To Philadelphia (2000)
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Genre: Pop/Rock | Label: Warner Brothers 48119-2 | Source: Retail DVD-A

“Mark Knopfler's second solo album might as well be called Dire Straits' eighth studio album, though Knopfler abandoned the group name back in 1996, dispensing with hefty sales in the process. There was never much doubt that the fame and lifestyle coincident with platinum sales made him uncomfortable, and discontinuing the Dire Straits billing was a means of walking away from all that. It also allowed him to indulge his love for various musical genres more, and that process continues on Sailing to Philadelphia. True, Knopfler's basic approach remains the same -- as a guitarist, he is still enamored of the minor-key finger-picking style of J.J. Cale, and as a singer/songwriter, he remains enthralled with Bob Dylan. But in one song after another on this album, you get the feeling that he started out playing some familiar song in a specific genre and eventually extrapolated upon it enough to call it an original. Knopfler has grafted his own lyrical concerns to these songs, often playing up the lives of humble people (especially musicians), and putting down powerful people (especially rock stars). There are also story-songs on wide-ranging subjects, but the theme of life on the road and the dichotomy between the rich and famous (what Knopfler is) and the poor and powerless (those he identifies with) predominate. Working with a two-guitars, two-keyboards, bass and drums band (like Dire Straits), Knopfler brings in a variety of sympathetic guests, notably James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Squeeze leaders Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford. These guest stars provide pleasant contrast to Knopfler's modest vocal talents, but they never steal the spotlight from the leader. (Well, okay, Morrison does.) His ability to hold his own is some indication that, however self-effacing he may be, he remains a star.”
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Crosby & Nash: Another Stoney Evening (1998)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 18:03:37 | Comments : 2

Crosby & Nash: Another Stoney Evening (1998)
DVD-A ISO (DVDFab DVD9 ISO + INI + Scans) | 5.1 96/24 MLP, 96/24 DTS & 96/24 LPCM
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Genre: Folk Rock | Label: DTS Entertainment

“The Crosby-Nash subset of CSNY carried with it much of the charm and harmony of the larger group, and together and apart the two singers mined that appeal for several gold albums, especially in the first couple of years after the breakup of CSNY in 1970. They even inspired bootleggers, who released A Very Stoney Evening, drawn from one of their 1971 shows. Hence the title of this belated official release, drawn from a different show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on October 10. Working with acoustic guitars and piano, they sang some of their more popular CSNY songs ("Déjà Vu," "Teach Your Children"), as well as tunes from their solo albums and songs that would turn up on their duo album the following year. Boasting of having "the loosest show on earth" and making cryptic drug references, they nevertheless sang and played well, overcoming with enthusiasm and craft the relative weaknesses of some of the material -- Crosby's formlessness, Nash's preciousness. And the camaraderie they shared with each other and their audience even allowed them a certain imperiousness, such as when the drugged performers lectured the drugged audience on how to clap on the right beat.”
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James "Blood" Ulmer: America - Do You Remember The Love? (1987)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 17:59:04 | Comments : 2

James "Blood" Ulmer: America - Do You Remember The Love? (1987)
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Label: Blue Note CDP7 46755 2 | Genre: Jazz/Avant-Garde/Free Funk

“"An odd but very effective album, this release under Ulmer's name could almost have been issued under Bill Laswell's, so strong is the producer's (and bassist's) presence. With Ronald Shannon Jackson in tow alongside Laswell stable regular Nicky Skopelitis, this sounds more than a little like several of Laswell's late-'80s multicultural discs. The gorgeous pre-chorus line in "Show Me Your Love, America," for instance, sounds like nothing previously written by Ulmer and makes one wonder. Although one would think that this would play against Ulmer's strengths (his rawness and irregularity, for two), it makes for a strangely satisfying effort, corralling the guitarist into a somewhat more relaxed mode where the concentration is more on his vocals and song structure than on his guitar work. His singing here is perhaps the best its ever been, still very indebted to Hendrix in both the soft texture of his voice and, especially, in the casualness of his phrasing, but he injects more than enough of his own persona to create a perfect match to his harsh guitar. Jackson and Laswell are both in fine form throughout, providing a rich, varied underpinning for Ulmer's excursions, even if those excursions are a bit more reined-in than listeners had come to expect. The album ends up sounding polished but not slick, each composition standing solidly and offering varied pleasures. Different from Odyssey but situated alongside it as one of Ulmer's best. AMG Review by Brian Olewnick ”
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James "Blood" Ulmer/George Adams PHALANX: Got Something Good For You (1986)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 15:04:38 | Comments : 2

James "Blood" Ulmer/George Adams PHALANX: Got Something Good For You (1986)
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Label: Moers Music MoMu 02046 CD | Genre: Jazz/Avant-Garde/Free Funk

“1986 Live Album featuring James "Blood" Ulmer, George Adams, Amin Ali and Calvin Weston at the Moers Music Festival in Germany”
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Various Artists: Dubhead Soundclash Series Session Two (2000)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 08:55:41 | Comments : 0

Various Artists: Dubhead Soundclash Series Session Two (2000)
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Label: Dubhead DBHD 022CD | Genre: Digi-Dub

“Welcome to the second session of the Dubhead Soundclash Series, the first to showcase what 21st Century dub has in store. Upholding Dubhead's unique aim - to highlight the most exciting and innovative talents on the scene - the set features exclusive and forthcoming tracks from six dubsters, some about to make their album debuts, all with the ability to lay down killer rhythm dubwise. Play loud, listen up and enjoy.”

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Various Artists: Dubhead Soundclash Series Session One (1999)

Posted By : wustenratte | Date : 12 Feb 2010 07:52:28 | Comments : 1

Various Artists: Dubhead Soundclash Series Session One (1999)
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Label: Dubhead DBHD 012CD | Genre: Digi-Dub

“This, the first in a new series of 90's dub samplers upholds the tradition set by the "Dubhead" collections, which over four volumes released since 1995 has showcased exclusive dubplate workouts from in excess of 40 artists, both established hands and new bloods. All six of the dubsters featured on "Dubhead Soundclash Series Session One" contribute two previously unreleased cuts - a dubplate special recorded exclusively for this selection and a taster track from their own forthcoming album. Play loud, listen up and enjoy.”
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