Singer, Songwriter

Singer, Songwriter

ASIN: B000040JGU

Track Listings

1. Crazy [#]

2. Hello Walls [#]

3. Funny How Time Slips Away [#]

4. Pretty Paper [#]

5. Half a Man [#]

6. Healing Hands of Time [#]

7. Touch Me [#]

8. Good Times [#]

9. Night Life [#]

10. Little Things [#]

11. I've Just Destroyed the World

12. Undo the Right [#]

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Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
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Wilburys still traveling....DVD could be better

She's got a body for bowling, got a head for pins

A reminder of what great music can do for the Mind, Body & Soul...

Too Bad It Is The End of The Line

The greatest supergroup of all time...

Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
The Traveling Wilburys
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Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

Handle With Care
Dirty World
Rattled
Last Night
Not Alone Any More
Congratulations
Heading For the Light
Margarita
Tweeter And the Monkey Man
End Of the Line
Maxine - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)
Like A Ship - (alternate take, Bonus Track)

Tracks:

She's My Baby
Inside Out
If You Belonged To Me
Devil's Been Busy, The
7 Deadly Sins
Poor House
Where Were You Last Night?
Cool Dry Place
New Blue Moon
You Took My Breath Away
Wilbury Twist
Nobody's Child - (Bonus Track)
Runaway - (Bonus Track)

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The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, because they didn't try to. Things started inauspiciously when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called in friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison for assistance. Two albums later--the second without Orbison, who had passed away shortly after the first was released--the loose-knit collective had recorded material that was as durable, and occasionally eclipsed, the participants' legendary solo work. The Wilburys succeeded due to a genial and contagious camaraderie that permeates both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego clashes instead resulted in a frothy meeting of the minds. These guys are having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies on energetic folk-rock, quirky rockabilly, and Beatlesque pop that shimmers with the respect and esteem the members clearly hold for each other. Harrison and Lynne's rather slick production polishes off edges that might better have been left unvarnished, but there's no denying the loosey-goosey craftsmanship at work in tunes such as "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a striking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore" that ranks with any of his finest. Both albums were million-sellers, but oddly went out of print for about a decade until Rhino resurrected them, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The resulting package is a comprehensive overview of a once--well, twice--in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's passing, will never be repeated. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

Featuring classics like "Handle With Care," "End Of The Line," and "Heading For The Light," super-group Traveling Wilbury's Collection highlights all of the band's music and previously unreleased bonus tracks through this re-mastered double album. The DVD features behind the scenes footage of the band writing and recording, along with their 5 video clips.

Customer Reviews:

Wilburys still traveling....DVD could be better.......2007-06-19

I was really looking forward to this package for one reason: the DVD. Vol one of the CDs is by far the best and the brief history of each song on the DVD was done well. My disappointment came when I watched the videos and only the first song was from Vol. 1. The other songs were from Vol. 3, thus, no Roy Orbison. This group was indeed one of the greatest groups ever put together, but without Roy Orbison they came down a step. Why couldn't the videos from volume one be shown? Why not fill the DVD instead of just giving us about 45 minutes worth? Why hold back anything when it's available? 5 stars would say this is perfect; 4 stars says they're great, but the content could have been better on the DVD.

She's got a body for bowling, got a head for pins.......2007-06-18

I live that that line a lot. These albums are what the docter ordered for a breezy autumn day because of there cozy atomsphere and style. The second one - volume 3 - stinks a little but that is because Roy Orbison died and there is not enough George Harrison. But there is one song dedicated to Carrie Fisher of Star Wars, called "You Took My Breath Away" and I think they really sound like they mean it.

There are famous musicians and then there are George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty. I don't say Jeff Lynne because even though the sucess of ELO, no one still really knows about it. He hides his face behind a mask of fascial hair that looks really stupid. Especially for a man his age. He is the worst singer in the group.

Jim Keltner is a great session drummer who is the drummer on both albums and deserved a "wilbury's nickname/alter ego" alogn the lines of lucky and so on. Shame on the group for putting him in the background especially when Roy Orbison was only on one of the two albums and got a special name even though Keltner was on every one of the albums (I think ever track).

As for the songs themselves I have to say that my favorites are "Where did you Sleep Last night" from Volue 3 and also "New Blue Moon" from that same album. "She Is My Baby" is a real rocker and it features the only part where George Harrison does not play lead guitar, too bad because when I first heard it I thought that it was him. Oh well his awesome solo on "Poor House" makes up for it. On the first volume, I have to say that my favorite is the fun and bouncy "Last Night" sung mainly by Petty. I also "Handle With Care".

What I don't like on the first one is "Magarita" which is a big waste and just pads the album a little. I always skip it. Oh yeah and I don't like "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" because of the "and the walls came down/all the way to h--" because it is too gloomy. But on volume three one of the ones I can't think of the name but Bob Dylan sings it. Something like "If She Belonged With Me."

With two records plus a dvd on one package (and I haven't watched the dvd yet) this is one heck of a value. I recommend it.

A reminder of what great music can do for the Mind, Body & Soul..........2007-06-18

It's hard to write a review about this new collection, since much of what I'd like to say has been echoed in nearly *every* review thus far. That being said, this is a simply brilliant release, one that truly reminds us just how uplifting music can be, and more importantly, how great music *never* gets old. Nearing the 20-year mark, these songs sound as fresh and poignant as they did back in 88/90 respectively, and with each repeated listen, I love them more and more.

What really makes this collection a smash is the inclusion of just about everything the Wilburys did. From the two bonus tracks on Vlm1 (Maxine, absolutely brilliant Harrison, and Like A Ship, a Dylan-meets-Lynne with an incredibly 'Beatle-y' middle-8) to the additional tracks on Vlm3, it's such an overwhelmingly positive vibe, that you just can't stop listening. I've literally moved these CDs from Car to Home Stereo, back to the Car, and just can't get enough. And, if you don't nearly shed a tear watching the (short, but unbelievably effective) DVD documentary on the making of the Wilburys, well, then watch it again. It's heart-warming, it makes you long for Harrison and Orbison, and it really emphasizes the greatness and the legacy that these two (along with the other surviving members) have left behind.

And, on the remastering front: awesome. Loud, punchy, (especially the kick drums and bass---not overdone, but you really feel Jim 'Sidebury' Keltner!) with vocals literally jumping out at you. And, despite the fact that these are technically 80s recordings (okay, 1990 as well), they don't sound it, simply because (as you'll learn in the DVD), Lynne and Harrison really kept the production to using 'natural' sounds, ie, no echoey-reverbed-gated Drums, no cheesy, digital delayed vocals and guitars; basically, pure sound, as it existed in the room, played together. Again, brilliant.

So, what else can one say about the Traveling Wilburys?? It may be the 'End of the Line'...but that's what 'repeat' on your CD player is for. Buy it. Listen to it, and re-experience the feeling of divine musical magic.

Too Bad It Is The End of The Line.......2007-06-18

Was very very happy when I heard of the release of this set.I had purchased Vol. 1 on cassette,the best in my opinion and Vol. 3 on cd. All I really wanted to do was replenish my cassette for a cd on V 1. Than I heard of the dvd and the extra tracks.Really enjoyed the extra tracks on both discs,especially Maxine & Nobody's Child.Always loved the videos and was happy of the selection.Of course,V 1 had Handle With care,Headed For The Light and End of The Line.But after re-introducing myself to the album,discovered again,Dirty World,Not Alone Anymore and Margarita. An exceptional album.
As for V 3,I wasn't so crazy for it,except for Inside Out and The Wilbury Twist.But as the same with V 1,was re-introduced to the other tracks and didn't realize how good of an album it is. She's My Baby,The Devil's Been Busy,Poor House,New Blue Moon and Cool Dry Place.I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoyed the albums more after their re-release. Me,being a big fan of Petty's,Harrison's,Lynne's productions and ELO and Dylan's turned me on instanlty when the original release came out. The only artist I was familiar with a little was Orbison,but that eventually changed.
So,I would recommend this to any new fans,which I'm sure there will be,who are fans of the artists mentioned. I would highly recommend picking this set up. You won't be disappointed and say ,I wasted money.

The greatest supergroup of all time..........2007-06-18

Usually these supergroups are tedious affairs. When a bunch of rock stars get together, the music is often mediocre, because of the individual egos of each member not allowing himself to be part of a group, or they want to show deference to the others by supressing their talents. This is neither. The music on these 2 volumes (I'm still searching for Vol. 2...last I heard it was in an ancient toilet esconded in the Himalayan mountains) is really amazing. The 21 songs on the original albums are all gems. There isn't one throwaway track. Vol. 3 rocks harder than Vol. 1, but I still love both. Favorite songs are Handle With Care, Dirty World, Tweeter and the Monkey Man (my favorite off of Vol. 1), She's My Baby, Poor House, and Wilbury Twist. The playing is masterful. And it has a real laid back feel to it, like it actually was fun for The Traveling Wilburys to make an album together. It has all the hallmarks of a Jeff Lynne production (which is a good thing), yet it feels like a real group effort. Some can argue it's Dylan's best work in the 80's. These are 2 wonderful albums which grow more and more wonderful everytime you listen to them.

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Great Soundtrack
beautiful soundtrack to a beautiful film
Loved the movie; Loved the Music
Beautiful Melodies and Profound Lyrics flourish on "Once"
Beautiful

Once
Original Soundtrack
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Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Falling Slowly
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Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
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Even those allergic to musicals may be won over by Once, a tender-hearted Irish romance with songs by Czech Republic-born Markéta Irglová and Frames frontman Glen Hansard. (The film's director, John Carney, actually used to play bass in the group.) The trick here is that Irglová and Hansard also play the leads; because their characters are shown busking, writing music, or rehearsing, the songs are smoothly integrated in the film. The overall acoustic mood won't surprise fans of the Frames--some tracks ("Say It to Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up") have even popped up on the band's albums, though the arrangements are more pared-down here, befitting the scruffy, street-musician setting. Being the lesser-known entity, Irglová feels like a revelation; she sounds a bit like a folkie Björk on "If You Want Me," and her song "The Hill" is downright heartbreaking. Irglová and Hansard had already made the 2006 album The Swell Seasontogether, so their collaboration here feels really organic--they sound particularly good together on the title track, for instance. Now that's the kind of magic you want from musicals. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Great Soundtrack.......2007-06-18

Love the soundtrack ...Love the movie! He has a great voice and they are somehow great together!

beautiful soundtrack to a beautiful film.......2007-06-17

If you're into dumb neat Hollywood prepackaged cliches vacuous and lifeless with no soul because you've got the brainpower less than a gnat, this movie is not for you. If you like moving, real feeling, movies crafted with love with people who are as real as people you'd meet every day that moves you, this movie is for you. The soundtrack isn't just a companion to this wonderful movie, in a sense it is the movie, both beautiful and heartbreaking. In a rare feat of 40 years this is the first time both my favorite album is a soundtrack to a movie, but my favorite movie is a soundtrack to an album.

Loved the movie; Loved the Music.......2007-06-16

Rarely have I ever liked so many songs in one movie or on one CD. I'm definitely checking out Hansard's other albums.

Beautiful Melodies and Profound Lyrics flourish on "Once".......2007-06-13

The songs are beautifully crafted with inspired intros that are followed by brilliant harmonies, but at the same time, gut wrenching. Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova complement each other well with his acoustic guitar playing and her piano virtuosity accompanied by their voices harmonizing to perfection. They create magical melodies on the soundtrack. Hansard is the lead singer of the Irish band the Frames, whose recent release The Cost is a must buy, and Irglova is a classically trained pianist. They previously collaborated last year on the album The Swell Season. Some of the songs from "Once" can be found there. There are additional songs too on "The Swell Season" that are equally as beautiful.

Beautiful.......2007-06-13

This was one of the best movies I have seen in years. It is thoughtful, whimsical and just absolutely gorgeous. Hansard has the voice of an angel and equivalent guitar-playing abilities. Beautiful songs, I can't wait to own the Once soundtrack. Could not recommend this film or Hansard's music more.

Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur

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Instant Karma Got Me!
The 3 disc set is full of good Karma.
A beautiful tribute - and a truly worthy cause
Give INSTANT KARMA A Chance!
A Pocket Full of Hope

Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
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#9 Dream -- R.E.M.
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Give Peace A Chance -- Aerosmith with Sierra Leone Refuge All-Stars
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Working Class Hero -- Green Day
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Isolation -- Snow Patrol
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Grow Old With Me -- Postal Service
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God -- Jack's Mannequin feat. Mick Fleetwood
Real Love -- Regina Spektor

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John Lennon would have turned 67 in 2007. If alive, he could well be at the forefront of bringing peace to Darfur, where more than half a million have died from violence and disease during four years of rebel discord. So to create awareness of the ongoing conflict, Amnesty International (with permission from Yoko Ono) has mined Lennon's solo work and rounded up nearly two dozen current artists to reinterpret the music, which spans the ex-Beatle's entire post-band catalog (plus a pair from while the Fab Four were still in business). As with any attempt to cover Beatles-related music, results are hit and miss, with kudos going to Snow Patrol and the Postal Service for capturing the starkness of "Isolation" and "Grow Old with Me," respectively, Mexican rock band Jaguares for uncovering the fear and fury in "Gimme Some Truth," and (surprise!) Christina Aguilera for nailing the complex composition and mood of "Mother." Other highlights include Jackson Browne's piano-led "Oh My Love," Green Day's louder straight take on "Working Class Hero," and the Black Eyed Peas turning "Power to the People" into a gospelly protest. Will resurrecting 30-to-40-year-old messages of peace and love be enough to help end the brutalities in Darfur? That remains to be seen. But selecting John Lennon as the author of those messages will make people listen and, with this collection, may keep them listening. --Scott Holter

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Featuring songs by the iconic John Lennon newly recorded by some of today's biggest as well as emerging artists, Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfur is a major benefit-album project. In an effort to mobilize activism around this catastrophe, musicians unite to save lives. Some of the biggest artists in the world, along with today's emerging artists, all coming together for an unprecedented, brilliant collection of JOHN LENNON "covers." Proceeds from the campaign will go directly to support Amnesty International's urgent work on Darfur and other human rights crises worldwide.

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Instant Karma Got Me!.......2007-06-21

If there is a "must have" album out for the summer of 2007, this is it. What could be better then getting some great tunes and serving a worthy cause at the same time. Yoko Ono donated the rights to John Lennon's entire catalog for this release, and I think it's something he would have been proud of.

John spoke in a interview once about going back are re-recording much of his material, because he was never quite happy with the productions. The recent remastering of his catalog gave us a taste of what that might have been like. Instant Karma takes it another level.

These are some of the most beautiful songs ever written, and if there was ever a questions on whether John Lennon's solo work equaled or surpassed what he did with the Beatles, this album answers it with a resounding YES.

There are a few disappointment and a few pleasant surprises. U2's "Instant Karma" strays too far from the original by trying to replace the "wall of sound" piano with droning guitar. The Black Eyed Peas do a good enough version of "Power to the People", but I kept waiting for them to bust out with some of their brilliant ad-lib rap, but that never happens. Maybe they were just trying to respect the original song, but it left me wanting more.

Jacob Dylan and Dhani Harrison compliment each other as well as their fathers did on "Gimme Some Truth". Christina Aguilera captures the angst of "Mother" with haunting precision, and Los Lonely Boys provide some of the best guitar work on the album's version of "Whatever gets You Through the Night". Corinne Bailey Rae provides a beautiful minimalist version of "I'm Losing You", and Green Day hit a home run with their almost too perfect cover of "Working Class Hero".

One further point of contention: given the strength or Lennon's work, and the size of this two disk set. There was no reason to repeat any songs, yet we are given two versions of "Imagine" and two versions of "Gimme Some Truth". Yes, they are both great songs, but I would have preferred it if each artist did a different song. Someone out there should have come out with a post-meddle, post-grunge version of John Lennon's "Meat City" which is one of the most powerful rockers of the 70's, bar-none. In fact nothing from the Mind Games album is represented here, leaving out some great songs.

That all said, it is great to see these songs alive and well in the 21st century, where their message of hope and love have never been needed more.

The 3 disc set is full of good Karma........2007-06-20

Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur

It's logical to use a collection of covers of classic John Lennon songs as Lennon would likely be in the forefront of the effort if he were still living. The good news is this collection works both to raise the necessary awareness and as a quality tribute to John Lennon's music.
Digging into the Emotion Behind the Songs

Instant Karma seems to works best where the artists seem to capture the upfront, frequently raw, emotion in John Lennon's work.

Christina Aguilera applies her blues vocal style to deliver a wrenching version of the primal scream-inspired "Mother."

Avril Lavigne recaptures the sense of awe in the words of "Imagine" often missed in other interpretations.

Green Day continue to rock with the sense of importance on their take on "Working Class Hero."

Some lesser-known John Lennon classics are delivered impeccably as well. Electronic music masters Postal Service present a minimalist, but tremendously moving, "Grow Old With Me."

Ben Harper's distinctive version of "Beautiful Boy" is magnificent.

One of the best cuts on the whole 3-disc set is the 2nd disc closer.

Regina Spektor finds both the remembrance of doubt and celebration of confidence in the future in her impeccable vocals on "Real Love," the song which the remaining 3 Beatles made into a posthumous group hit.

Although there are a few low moments here, the overall quality of recordings is high, and few causes are more deserving of support. Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur follows a now long tradition of pop and rock musicians using their time and energy to bring awareness and needed financial proceeds to make our world a better place. This project deserves our support.

The stand out tracks are

Mother - Christina Aguilera
Imagine - Avril Lavigne
Working Class Hero - Green Day
Grow Old With Me - Postal Service
Real Love - Regina Spektor

A beautiful tribute - and a truly worthy cause.......2007-06-20

Anything that helps the people of Darfur in any way at all is worth supporting, but so is anything that reminds us of (or introduces new generations to) Lennon's incredible solo work - which is not to discount Yoko's always powerful influence and contributions. Lennon's music with The Beatles was fantastic, but I think his work afterward was actually more memorable and important.

There are tracks here that I absolutely love - Christina Aguilera's Mother is a total revelation, Green Day's Working Class Hero is very nearly as stirring and provocative as the original, U2's Instant Karma is beautiful (how can you not love the lines, "We all shine on, like the Moon and the stars and the sun"?), as are Jackson Browne's Oh, My Love and Youssou N'Dour's Jealous Guy (kind of like hearing Seu Jorge's fragile and unique versions of Bowie in The Life Aquatic), plus Jakob Dylan and Dhani Harrison's kickass Gimme Some Truth and Corinne Bailey Rae's haunting I'm Losing You. The only track I can't listen to is Big & Rich's Nobody Told Me, but maybe it will grow on me.

And although I like Ben Harper's Beautiful Boy greatly, nothing can touch the tenderness, magic and profound sadness (given what followed) of Lennon's original (I say this especially as a father now, and as a father who lost a child - who can only imagine how Sean must have felt at his father's tragic death)...and I really miss the personalizing of the song with Sean's name.

Listen to this, then watch Yoko's stunningly beautiful DVD tribute to John, Lennon Legend, for the full force of the originals.

Give INSTANT KARMA A Chance!.......2007-06-18

To start off with, I really didn't know who a number of the artists on this album were when I first heard of this campaign. I really only listen to music that is roughly 30+ years old. That being the case, I had already decided that I would hate an album covering Lennon's masterpiece works.

THEN...

I heard Green Day's version of "Working Class Hero" and loved it.

Well, I visited the Amnesty International site to learn more about the Instant Karma album, and I consented to buying the CD with what more I heard there. For the most part, though, my purchase was due to the cause.

Everyone has their favorites on this album; I am not going to shove my opinions on each track down your throat. But I believe that this album has at least one track that will give each person something to smile at. What the album is aiming to do is:

1.) collect profits for the benefit of Amnesty International projects worldwide, especially in Darfur;

2.) give us Lennon fans a different perspective on classic gems--some of which are highly beautiful, only a few of which are...not;

3.) bring back really awesome music from a songwriter who made "World Peace" more than just an illusion--he made it an attainable goal. This music is now more acceptable for modern day music-people like my little sister, who will not touch an album without Avril Lavigne's name on it.

In my opinion, this benefit compilation is accomplishing all of the above and more.

"Only people know just how to change the world."

Do your part. Buy this album!

A Pocket Full of Hope.......2007-06-17

"Instant Karma, the Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur" is a good set of John Lennon covers. I believe John would have been proud of this effort to use his music to draw attention & bring relief to the people of this area. In musical terms, it's more successful than the "Working Class Hero" covers compilation that came out some years ago. Of the tracks, I have two favorites from each of the discs. Corinne Bailey Rae brings a new feel to "I'm Losing You" with a more piano-based arrangement in a live recording. Her powerhouse vocals are distinctive, "Here in the valley of indecision; I don't know what to do; I feel you slipping away." Jakob Dylan featuring Dhani Harrison do a great job on "Gimme Some Truth" with Harrison's guitar bleeding during the instrumental break & Jakob's voice sounding world weary, "No short haired yellow bellied son of Tricky Dicky is going to Mother Hubbard soft soap me with just a pocket full of hope." On the second disc my favorites include the whimsical Postal Service's version of "Grow Old with Me," "Face the setting sun when the day is done, God bless our love." Jack's Mannequin featuring Mick Fleetwood does a great job on Lennon's "God," not the easiest track to cover with its complex lyric, "God is a concept by which we measure our pain." Other tracks on the disc are also excellent. I like R.E.M.'s "#9 Dream," Jackson Brown's take on "Oh, My Love," Green Day's "Working Class Hero" & Jack Johnson's simplified "Imagine." Only two tracks have me want to move along on the disc: Lenny Kravitz's take on "Cold Turkey" & the Flaming Lips' "(Just Like) Starting Over." This is a strong set with some excellent standouts. It's nice to hear John's music echoing forward on behalf of an important cause. Enjoy!

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Easy Tiger
Ryan Adams
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
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Release Date: 2007-06-26

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pearls on a string
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Easy Tiger, Ryan Adams's ninth solo studio album, is a return to form in every way. He's already shown that he can bash out three albums in one year--not to mention the hilarious fake hip-hop records posted for free on his Web site--and that he can sound as much like the Grateful Dead as he wants to in his constant subsequent touring. Backed once again by the Cardinals, Adams synthesizes and refines his approach to smooth, gorgeous country-pop. "Tears of Gold" is one of the best songs he's written in ages, while "Two" is a slowly percolating, sweet little number that recalls Sean Hayes in its soulful folksiness (someone named Sheryl Crow accompanies Adams on vocals). One of the greatest treats of this languorous, twangy album is the subtle ways that genre gets played with. "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old" is the best Harvest outtake Neil Young never wrote, while the treated, synth-sounding guitar solo on the druggy, chooglin' "Halloweenhead" sounds like it comes straight out of Journey. And "The Sun Also Sets" sounds more than a little like Rufus Wainwright covering Fred McDowell's "Write Me a Few of Your Lines." It bursts with enough melodrama as to border on musical theater. But, as is clear on these songs of love and loss, Adams has always been at his best when giving into his most mellow, dramatic side. --Mike McGonigal

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I think there are really only two kinds of pop music CDs these days. There are the ones you listen to only once or twice, maybe downloading the single good song to your iPod or computer; then there are others that grow stronger, sweeter, and more necessary each time you play them. Gold was that way; Cold Roses was that way; so was Jacksonville City Nights. I won't say Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either. What I know is there has never been a Ryan Adams record quite as strong and together as Easy Tiger; it's got enough blue-eyed, blue-steel soul (with the faintest country tinge) to make me think of both Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers. Probably ridiculous, but true. And the songs themselves are beautiful--the lyrics tightly focused and brief, the feeling one of melancholy calm that will probably be a revelation to fans that remember the old, sometimes angry Ryan Adams.

Now there's this, maybe the best Ryan Adams CD ever. And I know you want to listen to it right away. But slow down. Take your time. This album asks for that, and it will reward your full attention.

In other words--easy, Tiger.

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The Sun Doesn't Like You
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Not My Friend
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Although the music of Norah Jones continues to blend pop, soul, folk, and country with a seasoning of jazz, her third album for Blue Note is the first where she's written (or collaborated on) all the material. Beneath the smooth surface lie darker strains on the album-opening "Wish I Could" (about a boyfriend lost to war), intimations of mortality in "The Sun Doesn't Like You," and the post-election horrors of "My Dear Country." The last seems to channel the inspiration of Brecht/Weill, while the equally bleak "Sinkin' Soon" is set to a jaunty Dixieland rag. Throughout, Jones's vocal intimacy and melodic warmth remain as disarmingly understated as ever. The soulful "Thinking of You," the countryish "Wake Me Up," and the syncopated "Be My Somebody" reflect the captivating style of her previous work. Although too much in the same midtempo mode becomes a dreamy lull, cut by cut, Jones's voice is irresistible. --Don McLeese

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1. "Wish I Could" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitars; Julia Kent: pizzicato cello; Jeffery Ziegler: bowed cello

2. "Sinkin' Soon" (Lee Alexander-Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; Daru Oda: vocals; M. Ward: vocals; Jesse Harris: guitjo; Kevin Breit: mandolin; J. Walter Hawkes: trombone; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums, slit drum, pots and pans

3. "The Sun Doesn't Like You" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitar; Adam Levy: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Paul Bryan: Chamberlain keyboards

4. "Until The End" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer, piano; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitar; Adam Levy: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

5. "Not My Friend" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals; Jesse Harris: acoustic guitars; Adam Levy: backwards electric guitars; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: marimba, cymbals

6. "Thinking About You" (Norah Jones-Ilhan Ersahin): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Chuck Mackinnon: trumpet; Rob Suddith: tenor sax; Lee Alexander: bass; Tony Mason: drums; Devin Greenwood: Hammond B-3 organ

7. "Broken" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, electric guitar; Julia Kent: outro cellos; Lee Alexander: pizzicato, bowed basses

8. "My Dear Country" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, piano; J. Walter Hawkes: trombones; Jose Davilla: tuba; Bill McHenry: tenor sax; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

9. "Wake Me Up" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, acoustic guitars; Lee Alexander: bass, lap steel; Andy Borger: drums

10. "Be My Somebody" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Richard Julian: vocals; Tony Scherr: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums; Larry Goldings: Hammond B-3 organ

11. "Little Room" (Norah Jones): Norah Jones: vocals, acoustic guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Daru Oda: whistle

12. "Rosie's Lullaby" (Norah Jones-Daru Oda): Norah Jones: vocals, Wurlitzer; Daru Oda: vocals; Adam Levy: electric guitar, vocal; Robbie McIntosh: electric guitar; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums

13. "Not Too Late" (Norah Jones-Lee Alexander): Norah Jones: vocals, piano, Mellotron; Lee Alexander: bass; Andy Borger: drums

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Beautiful, easy on the ear........2007-06-17

As previous reviewers have pointed out, you either love Norah Jones or you hate her. Sadly some seem far to concerned with what she looks like rather than the content of the music.

Yes, it is a little slower than her first 2 albums but still somehow retains that 'southern feel' to it. It realy should not matter that she is a popular musician or even that she looks good. If that puts you off music you may as well throw away your entire record collection!

This album more represents a progression from her second album, more piano and less of an 'upbeat jazz' feel than her first album had. This may not be everyones choice of music and it does have more of a feel of 'background music' when inviting friends 'round for a meal or something you would listen to after a hard day (myself, in the car to take my mind off rush hour traffic)

Worth a listen. A damn sight better than the God-awful Amy Winehouse anyway.

Norah Let me Down.......2007-06-16

In Summary - Pretty Lame.
She should stick to what she does well - singing other peopls songs.
This one doesnt sound like the previous albums, doesnt show case Norah's voice. Just a rich brat complaining.

Norah Jones Not Too Late.......2007-06-13

didn't like this CD as much as the previous ones - not sure why.

Fabulous sound that will grow on you.......2007-06-12

Her first effort as a writer is fabulous. The cd will grow on you but it does take a few listen since it's not a pop sound.

jazz for non-jazz fan.......2007-06-12

Love her voice and music.....I think she is widening vocal appreciation, of non-jazz educated fans like me, to a wider world!

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Continuum
John Mayer
Manufacturer: Sony
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Release Date: 2006-09-12

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Continuum is about as apt a title as it gets for John Mayer's third studio disc. Every element, from the peerless guitar playing to the plainspoken poetry of the lyrics to the breathy-sincere singing, makes a return from previous efforts. But to weakly pronounce this another worthwhile effort from an artist the world has come to expect a whole lot from and then call it a day would be no minor misdeed, because it's also the best, boldest disc he's ever made. Taking maturity as a theme throughout, Mayer tackles a batch of adulthood's bogeymen: indifference on the uptempo chart-climber "Waiting for the World to Change," aging on the melancholy-sweet "Stop This Train," and emotional trainwreckage on the big-rocking "In Repair." That's not to suggest he's turned overly introspective--check the Jimi Hendrix cover "Bold As Love," where he hits one home for guitarists who've been living in the shadow of legend everywhere, and the hard-charging "Belief," which benefits from a mesmerizing, liquid groove. Continuum may be the third in a series, but a creative cop-out this is not; Mayer is his generation's musical superman--powerful, unassailable, and magnetic. Hand that man a cape. --Tammy La Gorce

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John Mayer's third studio album follows the multi-platinum "Room for Squares" (2001) and "Heavier Things" (2003), and marks his first turn as producer. It is his most soulful, cohesive collection yet and he says it's no accident that this project is where all of his efforts, his potential, and his disparate influences fully come together.

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Live In Dublin

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Release Date: 2007-06-05

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The last time Bruce Springsteen gave up E Street for Folk Street, the band of fiddles, banjos, and accordions--sans audience--was recording 2006's We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions in the informality of his living room. This time the Boss takes his American-music foray to Ireland for a three-night stint on the north quay of Dublin's River Liffey. The 23 songs drawn from those performances cover most of the songs from the Pete Seeger tribute, but venture drastically into Springsteen's popular back catalog ("Atlantic City," "Highway Patrolman," "Blinded By the Light") while delving further into his affinity for multiple styles of music, from folk and blues to gospel and country. "If I Should Fall Behind" plays like a tear-jerking last call in a dimly lit pub. "Open All Night" has been shaped into pure swing, complete with pedal steel and sax. And "Jesse James," with its furious banjo, spectator handclaps, and Springsteen howl, could pass for the Pogues, circa 1985. A simultaneously released DVD uses nine cameras to capture every sweat-beaded highlight, from the tin whistle of "Further Up the Road" to an arena bursting out in a "We Shall Overcome" singalong. --Scott Holter

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New 2 CD set features 23 songs, including fan favorites, Springsteen classics and never-before-released performances

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The Story
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The Brandi Carlile story so far is fairly short: fresh-faced singer-song writer from rural Ravensdale, Washington, quietly releases a 2005 debut that has critics and fans reaching for their thesauruses searching for appropriate adjectives to describe her voice. Patsy Cline, Jeff Buckley, kd lang, Beth Orton, Linda Ronstadt, and Aimee Mann get name-checked as Carlile and her guitar-and-bass-playing Hanseroth twins-led band criss-cross the country for two years, first as openers, then as headliners. Cue the overproduced, disappointing follow-up album? Not so fast. On The Story, Carlile teams up with veteran roots producer T Bone Burnett, who brings in vintage equipment and strips down her sound. Instead of using overdubs, the new songs--most of which were already road-tested--are recorded live, giving the ballads and midtempo rockers a tough, uncompromising edge and a fuller, more aggressive attack. Echoes of country and folk color the bucolic "Have You Ever" and the unadorned acoustic "Cannonball," but it's the sweeping drama of the more epic-sounding "Until I Die," "Late Morning Lullaby," and the U2-styled "My Song" that leave the greatest lasting impressions. Carlile and Burnett make a perfect team: he allows her malleable voice room to soar in the mix while she brings sharp original songs that exude confidence, pride, and emotion. It's a combustive combination and one that results in a sophomore release every bit as good, and in many respects better, than her first. Stay tuned as the story continues. --Hal Horowitz

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Brandi Carlile has a rare voice, consistently spilling over with honesty, purity, and passion. Her dynamic and tonal range is truly exceptional and on par with the likes of k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Patsy Cline--at times soft, swooping, and clear as a bell ("Turpentine," "Josephine," "Cannonball"), and then ferocious to the point of breaking ("The Story," "My Song"). A voice like Carlile's when paired with the right material is a winning combination, and The Story's country-meets-Radiohead ballads and rockers do not disappoint. While the songs on are not as consistently stellar as those on her self-titled debut album, they are more often than not solid, and show off her talents and confidence as both an artist and performer, which have fully bloomed since her debut. This, coupled with T Bone Burnett's light, live production style, creates an album that is ultimately more rewarding than her first. The high points on The Story have raised the bar considerably for Carlile, and they are frequent. Her choice to record the album in a live setting inside the studio lends it a raw intimacy and authenticity noticeably absent from most studio recordings, and leaves us with not only an album, but a work of art. Carlile is a career artist still defining her sound, but her maturity as a vocalist cannot be questioned--this is an immensely talented singer laying herself bare before us, and one of the strongest releases of 2007. --Alan Wiley

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Eye To The Telescope
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If the art of the female singer-songwriter revolves around coffee-table soliloquies then Eye to the Telescope--the debut album from Edinburgh-born chanteuse/guitarist KT Tunstall--is a pleasing mediation between the traditional demands of brooding egocentricity (espresso) and frothy commerciality (cappuccino). KT Tunstall has star quality. "Suddenly I See" is an effortlessly liberating pop fillip while, conversely, "False Alarm" redresses ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" for losers who had nothing to lose to begin with. However, Tunstall isn't entirely convinced by the compromise ("I'm struggling to cater for the space I'm meant to fill" she sings) and "Miniature Disasters"--one of several strong numbers showcasing her aptitude for wrapping up pop tunes in either folky bluesiness or ponderous jazz--catalogues her desires for unfettered self-expression. The opening cut "Other Side Of The World" might sound like Dido without the giftwrapped grief (she's none too flattered with the comparisons) but Eye to the Telescope is spiritually closer to Carole King and Elvis Costello than Katie Melua. And that's no bad thing. --Kevin Maidment

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KT Tunstall's debut album Eye To The Telescope is the creative consequence of her inquiring imagination. "My songs examine and explore little specific emotions or situations or stories," she explains. "They're kitchen table songs, like a conversation between me and one other person. It's almost like an alien has been sent to get emotional samples from human beings and put it all together on a record."

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KT Tunstall is a sparkling new songwriter with Chinese blood, a Scottish heart, great legwarmers & a cool name. KT celebrates classic singer-songwriting in the tradition of Rikki Lee Jones, Carol King & Fleetwood Mac with an articulate, accessible, immediate brew of rootsy sass, wistful quandary & after-hours atmosphere. KT's unique perspective offers a rare emotionally connecting intensity through it's gripping lyrical bite & heartfelt melody. Her debut album Eye To The Telescope is the creative consequence of an inquiring imagination with production duties supplied by Steve Osborne (U2, New Order, Doves). 12 tracks. Relx. 2005.

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Kt Tunstall is a Sparkling New Songwriter with Chinese Blood, a Scottish Heart, Great Legwarmers and a Cool Name - "Well, It's Got a Bit More Attitude Than Kate which Just Says Farmer's Daughter to Me," She Laughs. Kt Celebrates Classic Singer-songwriting in the Tradition of Rikki Lee Jones, Carol King and Fleetwood Mac with an Articulate, Accessible, Immediate Brew of Rootsy Sass, Wistful Quandary and After-hours Atmosphere. The Latest in a Line of Outstanding Contemporary Scottish Songwriters Including Texas, Fran Healy, Teenage Fanclub and the Beta Band, Kt's Unique Perspective Offers a Rare Emotionally Connecting Intensity Through It's Gripping Lyrical Bite and Heartfelt Melody.

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Release the Stars
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Recorded in Berlin and executive produced by the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, Rufus Wainwright's fifth album offers an ounce of restraint from the man that dressed up as Sir Lancelot's crossed girlfriend Lady Shallott on the cover of his last. Well, not really. Having fallen in love and curbed his self-destructive streak, the New York-born singer-songwriter has certainly sharpened his wit on Release the Stars but the songs remain as ornate and over-the-top as ever, drawing as much inspiration from opera and the musical theater as the desire to purge personal demons. So while Wainwright spends considerable time here pondering the state of the world ("Going to a Town") and his own battles with drug and sexual addiction ("Sanssouci"), every note is punctuated by a choir, orchestral swell, or big burst of brass. It wouldn't be Rufus with anything less. --Aidin Vaziri

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