The Call

The Call

ASIN: B00005YD1K

Track Listings

1. Fall Too Hard

2. Call

3. You Got the Best of Me

4. Life Got in the Way

5. If I Can't Have Your Love

6. Why Can't Tomorrow Start Today

7. Wishful Thinkin'

8. Look What You've Done to Me

9. Isn't That How Love Is

10. One Life

11. Once Again

12. Bible & A Bus Ticket Home

13. Just to Get to You

14. I've Never Seen an Angel Fly

15. What Do You Want from Me

Tracks:

The Best Is Yet To Come
It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)
Me And Mrs. Jones
I'm Your Man
Comin' Home Baby (duet with Boyz II Men)
Lost
Call Me Irresponsible
Wonderful Tonight (duet with Ivan Lins)
Everything
I've Got The World On A String
Always On My Mind
That's Life
Dream

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It's no coincidence that Michael Bublé's new album starts with just his voice and some fingersnaps on "The Best Is Yet to Come," a song made famous by Frank Sinatra. The Canadian smoothie looks longingly towards early-'60s Vegas, an impression quickly reinforced when a boisterous horn section makes its grand entrance, about 20 seconds into the track. That Bublé means business is confirmed by the second cut, a fast-paced take on Henry Mancini's "It Had Better Be Tonight," and of course by the CD's very title, another song identified with Sinatra as his cockiest. There are just a few sidesteps from the retro formula that's served Bublé so well so far: a languid duet with Brazilian star Ivan Lins on the bossa "Wonderful Tonight," a gospel choir on "That's Life." Interestingly, Bublé co-wrote the best of those sidesteps, "Everything," a Norah Jones-esque number that alluringly harks back to sunny '70s pop. It's also the only song on the album produced by Bob Rock (best known for his work with Metallica), sending out a strong signal that Bublé should reach out to unlikely collaborators more often. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Album Description

Melding the contemporary and the classic in ways only he can, Michael Buble has created his most complete studio effort yet. Ranging from "I've Got The World On a String" to "Me and Mrs. Jones," in addition to two new songs co-written by Michael, Call Me Irresponsible makes this album irresistible.

Customer Reviews:

Michael Bublé does it again.......2007-07-09

Even my mother-in-law likes it! And, not going for the 14th selection makes it a very reasonable purchase/gift.

Great Gems.......2007-07-04

Buble's "Call Me Irresponsible" is a fine set with some real jewels. He obviously idolizes Frank Sinatra & shines on "That's Life" with a punchy arrangement, "I've been up & down & over & out & I know one thing, each time I find myself flat on my face I pick myself up & get back in the race." Of my very two favorites are the opener "The Best Is Yet to Come" with its cheerful anticipation, "Wait till the warm-ups are underway, wait till our lips have met, wait till you see that sunshine day, you ain't seen nothing yet!" "Me & Mrs. Jones" is a tale of an affair and was a startling Gamble & Huff soul track for Billy Paul. Buble milks the jazz out of the track, while sounding quite soulful. Harold Arlen is one of my favorite songwriters; so like other reviewers, I question the lisp on "I've Got the World on a String." It's probably supposed to be funny, but it sounds like he's making fun of the song. Joel Peskin's sax on the track blows deliciously. This set has some great gems. Enjoy!

A good album.........2007-07-03

I like it, I really do. I don't love it like I loved It's Time, but I like it. I know I'm being a bit redudant, but such is life. There were a few songs that in my opinion could've been produced or arranged a little better, but overall it's pretty good. I'm a great fan of Mr. Buble so he's one of the few artist that I'll buy a cd just because he's on it, and especially any cd that he puts out because it's sure to have good music on it. So once again I don't love, but I definitely like it..

Worth the wait.......2007-07-03

Why he waits so long between albums is beyond me. I love love love this one! Way better than the last. He's the new classic!!

As Always... Perfection!.......2007-06-29

I love this man! Michael is truly one the best singers of my generation.
Without a doubt...

For me the stand out tracks would have to be: "Me And Mrs. Jones", "Lost" and "I'm Your Man". Brilliant!

I have had the pleasure of meeting Michael more then once and he is a wonderful person! Go and see Michael's live show, it's one of the best!
-L

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Disappointing comeback
Best Alternative/Indie/Rock Album This Year
Absolutely gorgeous, top-notch
Wow- New Music that actually lives up to its reputation?
Because of the NEW times....

Because of the Times
Kings of Leon
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MRA3NU
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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Aha Shake Heartbreak may have blown open the doors of fame for Kings of Leon, but their third full-length album (named for a United Pentecostal Church ministers' conference) could well usher the Nashville foursome directly to rock and roll's zenith. There's hardly a change in plans for the three Followill brothers and their cousin, and that means producer Ethan Johns, a smorgasbord of musical influences, and a cacophonous ensemble of guitar, bass, and drums. A trio of relentless rockers--"My Party," "Camaro," and the sarcastic "Charmer"--are sure to pacify those familiar with the Kings' blueprint, yet there is ripening in the band's approach heard, in several of the record's 13 songs. Reverb guitar and vocals and a "woo woo" chorus add a sinister aspect to "Trunk," and "Knocked Up" features a laissez-faire Caleb Followill crooning "She don't care what her mama said/She's gonna have my baby." The seven-minute revelation of fatherhood that opens the album leads into the U2-influenced "McFearless," a reggae-splashed "Ragoo," and the rambling English blues of "Black Thumbnail." It's a rogue element that has always left every record fresh, and this time it has Kings of Leon teetering on the edge of rock renown. --Scott Holter

Album Description

Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches of Garage, Punk and Alternative swagger. RCA.

Album Details

Their third full length album.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing comeback.......2007-07-07

Maybe it's just me, but I haven't been able to get into this. I loved their first album, thought their second one was okay, but this one may be worse than the last one. I can't really give too thorough of a review since I didn't get past the fourth song on the first listen, and haven't listened to it since, even seriously considered trading it in.

I got this CD after reading a stellar review by Q Magazine appauding it. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

Best Alternative/Indie/Rock Album This Year.......2007-07-05

If you're reading this review, you probably know to some extent who the Kings of Leon are - a relatively young indie-rock band out of Tennessee whose appeal is said to come from equal parts youthful energy and wisdom-beyond-their-years.

Their debut was a southern-fried scramble of distorted guitars and yelping vocals that seemed to delight in its own unholiness. On Because of the Times, the guitars are still distorted, the singer's still yelping and the themes aren't necessarily wholesome - see 'Knocked Up', in which singer Caleb belts "She don't care what her mama says, no she's gonna have my baby" - but at times there's a beauty to the arrangements that's almost divine.

That's not to suggest that the band has forgotten to rock, though, because they haven't; in fact, at this point in their career the band has the musicianship to back up their ambition, and the result is some of the most fulfilling rock you can hear on the indie scene today.

If you like either of KoL's previous two albums, you'll love this one. If you're looking for an introduction to the Kings of Leon's work, this is as good a starting point as any.

Absolutely gorgeous, top-notch.......2007-07-01

It's been a while I am aware of KoL. I saw them opening The Strokes and found them interesting. Their first singles were intriguing. But with this album they have reached a summit of musical expression. Sure their sound is certainly more polished, more produced than before, sometimes dangerously sounding U2ish but this CD is simply a beauty of universal soul music. The singer has such an extraordinary soulful voice and melodies and orchestration are captivating. Easily one of the best CDs of 2007 and already lining up for best of 2000s!

Wow- New Music that actually lives up to its reputation?.......2007-06-30

This is a really good CD. I was surprised b/c I have heard them described as the Skynrd Strokes. I am not really a big fan of the Strokes and living in Ohio, you hear Skynrd everytime you turn the radio on. But, this album is unique and doesn't seem packaged. This album has a lot of soul. Buy it, learn the lyrics and sing as loud as you can while in the shower.

Because of the NEW times...........2007-06-27

I didnt know what to think of this album at first. Its not the music that made me like the band. Some reviewers are correct when they mention "too Bono" for them. Funny they mention Bono too, because this album has HUGE U2 influences. Not so much of their records but of their live shows...KOL toured with U2 quite a bit last year and noticed that they needed a bigger sound to fill up those larger venues. The result is "Because of the Times" This album actually sounds best when shuffled in with their older stuff...WHICH IS KEY for future concerts of Kings of Leon. I've learned to love this album now, it is a sign of a band maturing.

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simply the best!!
Love the man - Love the voice
LOVE THE BUBLE!!
WHAT EXTRA TRACKS????
A truly beautiful, unique mix of traditional swing jazz and contemporary pop.

Call Me Irresponsible
Michael Bublé
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ASIN: B000OCXM68
Release Date: 2007-05-07

Tracks:

The Best Is Yet To Come
It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)
Me And Mrs. Jones
I'm Your Man
Comin' Home Baby (duet with Boyz II Men)
Lost
Call Me Irresponsible
Wonderful Tonight (duet with Ivan Lins)
Everything
I've Got The World On A String
Always On My Mind
That's Life
Dream
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Customer Reviews:

simply the best!!.......2007-07-03

Thank you, Mr Buble, for this fresh new cd of great material! Your take on "Me and Mrs Jones" is now one of my top favorites! Cannot wait to see you on stage again!

Love the man - Love the voice.......2007-06-08

I have all of Michael's CD's & DVD's & am madly in love with his music. His personality shines through on every song. I have never liked the song Mrs. Jones before (actually hated it) but Michael's version of it has made it my favorite on the CD. One thing I can not understand though - where did the lisp come from? It wasn't evident on any of the other CD's or DVD's before. It threw me through a loop at first but being such a fan the music finally won me over. It's a mystery to me - but I still Love the man - Love the voice.

Jeanine

LOVE THE BUBLE!!.......2007-05-25

Waiting a whole year for Michael Buble's new CD was definately worth it. This is excellent. BUY IT!!

WHAT EXTRA TRACKS????.......2007-05-18

There is only one extra song, LOVE. That's it. That's not worth paying double the price for this version.

A truly beautiful, unique mix of traditional swing jazz and contemporary pop........2007-05-16

As a performer, Bublé is the closest thing to Frank Sinatra there is today.
"Call Me Irresponsible" is the latest offering from Canadian hot-young-thing Michael Bublé. The handsome singer has already gained success in recent years with albums It's Time and Caught In The Act (CD + DVD) and singles including one of 2005's most played radio tracks Home.
With new and original material the crooner hopes to gain a new and more contemporary following.
To this end, the new album mixes old standards with new songs such as "Lost" - a melancholy tribute to a break-up - and the first single from the album," Everything".
While fellow artists trying to emulate the sounds of Ol' Blue Eyes and his gang may stick to the tried and tested formulas of Rat Pack songs, Bublé's new album departs from the crooner age, choosing classic songs that are not from the expected genre, including "Me and Mrs Jones", Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" and "Always On My Mind" - the love song made famous by Elvis Presley.
There is almost half a really good record on this studio album. But, once again, glossy David Foster productions of overly-exposed songs associated with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett dominate.
The backing band is top-notch. "Call Me Irresponsible" was certainly not cheap to make. Bublé's voice has body and he can carry a tune well but he's not a particularly expressive singer. Thus, his Las-Vegas-style version of Billy Paul's smoldering classic "Me and Mrs. Jones "strips all the sex and conflict and lyrical pathos out of it. Bublé's British actress girlfriend Emily Blunt ("The Devil Wears Prada") coos the closing lines.
Woozy, lispy renditions of "The Best Is Yet to Come", "I've Got the World on a String" and "That's Life" are even worse; they are smarmy -- like a boozy Bobby Darin come back to life.
When Bublé isn't cynically pandering to grandmas and their granddaughters with his predictable standards, he's improving. There's a charm to his original pop composition "Everything" (surprisingly produced by Bob Rock, a man better known for working with hard rockers Metallica and Motley Crüe). Oldies by Henry Mancini and Mel Torme that haven't been beaten to death through countless covers also stand out. Mancini's The Ultimate Pink Panther song "It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera--in Italian)" is terrific, boasting an exciting Italian-salsa arrangement.
If Bublé would worry a bit less about demographics and take this album's title to heart by taking more chances and ditching the safety net of Foster, he could become more than just a sales phenomenom. Bublé could maybe approach the artistry of those he emulates.
Bublé wows the most when he departs from the Rat Pack-esque tunes and brings something different to other classics. His 1970s cabaret-style "Wonderful Tonight" presents a totally different take on the classic Clapton ballad, transformed in a delightful bossa nova duet with Brazilian legendary singer/songwriter Ivan Lins, while "Always on My Mind" is a more intimate and understated version than the King's, but still hits the spot.One of the album highlights is the jazzy version of Leonard Cohen's "I'm Your Man" - wrought with dramatic pauses, crescendos and key changes but still succeeding in being an intimate ballad.
A collaboration with the harmonic Boyz II Men on "Coming Home Baby" may seem like an odd pairing, but it's just good... However, the Boyz act as mere background to Bublé's warbling. And as if "Everything" wasn't rousing enough already, the album includes the singer pairing with a gospel choir on the track creating a truly uplifting version.
All in all...Unlike those who have tried and failed before him, the young star does not fail to disappoint. There are not many artists - especially in today's Pop Idol conveyer belt of a music scene - who can be mentioned in the same breath as Frank Sinatra. And NOT just as a mere epigon on the Sinatra's footsteps.
Which is pretty darn good.

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katie
Her voice has heart and she's a charming performer
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
best listening on a rainy, cold, dark day
Phenomenal voice!!!

Call off the Search
Katie Melua
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000255LB6
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

Call Off The Search
Crawling Up A Hill
The Closest Thing To Crazy
My Aphrodisiac Is You
Learnin' The Blues
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Call Off the Search was released in the U.K. in November 2003 to deserved acclaim, alongside countless declarations that this 19-year-old British music school-educated, Russian-born singer is "the next Norah." There are similarities--Melua does work within a jazz/blues idiom, is talented beyond her years, and concentrates more on classics than her own material (ten are covers and two originals). But she's far more of a classic showbiz type singer than the sultry and sophisticated-sounding Jones. On the single "The Closest Thing to Crazy," for instance, Melua's phrasing is pure show tune. But it works for her, as it did for Lena and Liza before. The only weak link resides in a few straightahead blues songs, notably the 12-bar stomp "My Aphrodisiac Is You." Melua has the talent, she just lacks the soul to put oomph into a song that namechecks the Kama Sutra (this is as it should be, of course, as she's a teenager, but the choice of material is suspect nonetheless). Melua is a great torch singer who deserves the spotlight; odds are you'll eagerly await her next album before you're even done listening to this one all the way through. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

katie.......2007-06-08

best young female artist around at the moment - great voice and great storytelling songs love with a bit of humor and great play on words

Her voice has heart and she's a charming performer.......2007-05-23

I sometimes laugh at how some of the reviewers take themselves so seriously. I enjoy vocalists regardless of genre and I think Katie has the makings of a promising career. The soulfullness of her songs keep you intrigued and while her styling is somewhat poppy, it has some originality to it. I can understand why some may not prefer her voice or don't think she compares well to other great female vocalists, but some of the rantings of her being talentless or having a terrible voice invalidate the authors' opinions. These extreme views are certainly questionable.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-02-03

one of the most beautiful voices in the world, and will ever be. a classic.

best listening on a rainy, cold, dark day.......2006-12-13

i accidently bumped into this british singer. Her song of "ninety million bicycle" is just refreshing right down to the the song title. she is definately one of her own kind.

Phenomenal voice!!!.......2006-05-06

Katie Melua has a very unique and beautiful voice. I only found out about her, because of James Blunt, who is another newcomer with wonderful voice and great music. I recently got Katie's CD, and I just love how easy and comfortable she sings. Not forced at all. She's in the same gendre as Norah Jones, but I think Katie has a better voice and sound. My favorites so far in this cd, after listening twice are "The Closest thing to Crazy" & "My Aphrodisiac is you." I'm definitely buying her other CD, "Piece by Piece." I'm very satisfied with this CD, and I'm hoping to see her live performance.

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GREG BROWN FOR PRESIDENT!
Great Listening
Keep on Keeping on
A Must Listen
GREG BROWN: A NATIONAL TREASURE

The Evening Call
Greg Brown
Manufacturer: Red House
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With a recording career three decades long, one could expect to find someone trapped by the confines of their own yard. Not so with Greg Brown. While he sounds welcome and familiar on his 23rd album, he also continues find new and novel treasures in the forests he roams. His mix of cowboy resonance and existential poetry creates potent songs that sneak up on you, reappearing in the dark silences of night and the squinting brightness of sunrise. His angular narratives are filled with the quest for meaning in the modern world and the desire for connectedness with others, tempered by the knowledge that fractious moments are unavoidable. The accompaniment eschews the communal strumming of his folkie brethren, instead using the swagger one would expect from a set of songs recorded in Memphis. While Brown is marketed as a folk singer, he's actually too soulful to be contained by any one label. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

GREG BROWN FOR PRESIDENT!.......2007-05-11

I concur with "autonomeus" - Greg is THE MAN, in touch with the earth, people, fish; he's sounding the pulse of America. Greg's out there, knows what's going on, and cuts out the [...]. This batch of tunes is very, very, good. Typically, artists put the best tune first, then the quality slides downhill; Greg's record starts out good then gets better and better. I especially enjoy "Eugene" and "Kokomo". I won't stretch this review any further - this CD is a real keeper and my word is good.

Greg for President, now there's an engaging thought. He probably wouldn't do it, but he's the kind of fella we need.

Great Listening.......2007-04-12

Enjoyed this album of Greg's as I do most all of his creations. I was playing this at work and someone walked by and liked the sound so much he bought the album as well. This album has a nice sound throughout. Little bit bluesy folk. A great sample of Greg's work.

Keep on Keeping on.......2007-02-24

This is a very good collection fo music from Mr. Brown. I live for lyrics and and the feelings of rural America, real, lost or hoped for feelings.
Greg allways touches these and this cd is no exception. I also love road trips that are completly unplaned except for a vague destination and he completly paints that picture in Eugene, I find a lot more useful and inspirational thouhts when I am not looking for them. Well worth the money if you can only afford only one cd save your money for food, if not this would be a good investment.

A Must Listen.......2007-02-12

I've been a Greg Brown fan for a few years now. Only recently did I have a chance to see him live(Asheville) and it was truly one of the most memorable musical experiences I've ever had. His songs should be put in a time capsule and saved so the future can remember that this beautiful music existed.

GREG BROWN: A NATIONAL TREASURE.......2006-09-16

I can't really say anything about the artistry of Greg Brown that has not already been said. Men can love him as much as women, because his often highly poetic lyrics contian as much masculinity as they do truth and sensitivity.

Throughout his body of work, he embraces and/or confronts most everything it means to be a man, and to be human, in this world we all inhabit.

As far as I know, no one does this better, or even equal to, Greg Brown.

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Shady hits & misses
Nice CD to own
How They're Getting You To Buy The Greatest Hits
I dig it, don't tell the Profs
looking for an excuse not to buy all of his albums...

Curtain Call
Eminem
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Intro
Fack
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Stan
Lose Yourself
Shake That
Sing For The Moment
Without Me
Like Toy Soldiers
The Real Slim Shady
Mockingbird
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Just Lose It
When I'm Gone
Stan (Live)

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Eminem's four studio albums shattered so many sales records that you might think just about every man, woman and gerbil on the planet already owns a bulk of the songs that make up this greatest hits collection. But Curtain Call presents the perfect opportunity to have another look at the life of Marshall Mathers. Starting out in the vein of the Beastie Boys and Slick Rick, he grafted filthy verses over bubbly nursery rhyme melodies and primitive Casio beats to come up with comical singles like "My Name Is" and "Real Slim Shady." Then angst and reflection set in, resulting in rare moments of vulnerability ("Lose Yourself") and a richer musical experience ("Stan"). The three new tracks reflect the entire spectrum, with "When I'm Gone," a bittersweet goodbye letter, signaling the raw emotion and youthful enthusiasm of his early days have substantially faded, while "Fack" counters that the Detroit rapper still has the dirtiest mouth in the business. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

Curtain Call includes three new songs--"Fack," "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg) and "When I'm Gone"--both written and produced by Eminem. In addition, the Curtain Call bonus track marks the album premiere of the controversial Eminem-Elton John live duet of "Stan" from the 2001 Grammy Awards presentation.

Executive produced by the nine-time Grammy winner, Curtain Call boasts all five of Eminem's gold and platinum singles to date, from the platinum, Oscar, and two-time Grammy-winning "Lose Yourself" (#1 Pop/#2 Rap) from the 8 Mile soundtrack and platinum "Just Lose It" (#6 Pop/#7 Rap) and "Mockingbird" (#11 Pop/#10 Rap) to the gold "Without Me" (#2 Pop/#5 Rap) and "Like Toy Soldiers" (Top 40 Pop). The other Grammy winners included are "My Name Is" (Top 40 Pop/#10 Rap) and "The Real Slim Shady" (#4 Pop/#7 Rap). Also heard are "The Way I Am" (Top 30 Rap), "Stan" (featuring Dido) (Top 40 R&B/Hip-Hop), "Sing for the Moment" (Top 20 Pop/Rap), "Guilty Conscience" (featuring Dr. Dre), and "Cleanin' Out My Closet" (#4 Pop/#5 Rap).

Curtain Call: The Hits spans contributions from all four of Eminem's major-label solo albums: 1999's quadruple-platinum The Slim Shady LP, 2000's nine-times-platinum The Marshall Mathers LP, 2002's eight-times-platinum The Eminem Show, and 2004's Encore, which is almost five times platinum. The three most recent charted #1 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, with his major-label debut #2 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop. Each of his first three albums also won the Best Rap Album Grammy (Encore will be eligible for the 2006 presentation). Eminem has to date sold more than 65 million albums.

Customer Reviews:

Shady hits & misses.......2007-05-14

There are some great songs on Curtain Call. His hearfelt, personal songs are my favorite, where he's not trying to be someone he's not. Stan, Cleaning Out My Closet, and The Way I Am are very well written and sound very sincere. Lose Yourself, his best song ever, is very inspiratioonal. I also find Guilty Conscience w/Dr. Dre funny and energetic.

Then there are some songs on here that are just flat out annoying. The ones with silly, nursery rhyme lyrics, like Without Me, Real Slim Shady, or My Name Is...have merely a superficial appeal to young kids. They get real old real quick. I also have to skip past Like Toy Soldiers, because it seems a little pretentious. And by the time Mockingbird drones through the speakers, I'm pretty sick of hearing about his precious little daughter. Yeah, I get it Marshall, you love your little girl. Neato.

One of my biggest complaints of this CD is that the song Superman didn't make it on here. Why not?!? Maybe his beloved ex-wife found it too offensive and ordered him to leave it off or else.
Overall, I think the good tunes make this a CD worth owning. But you might wear out the NEXT button on your stereo trying to skip past the junk.

Nice CD to own.......2007-03-20

If you like Eminem but don't LOVE him then this is a good CD for you. It has all of his radio hits from his early years and a few from the recent stuff.

How They're Getting You To Buy The Greatest Hits .......2007-02-19

You know something I've noticed, whenever they make a greatest hits album of anybody they'll always put a couple of unreleased tracks on the disk to make people buy it, because they know we live in the days of iTunes, and so on, and those people who have all the albums can make their own greatest hits CD.

It's kind of obvious FACK and Shake That are studio left overs from Encore.

I dig it, don't tell the Profs.......2007-02-10

Ok, so I'm an English major, and my Psych Prof disses Eminem, but I dig it. I thoroughly enjoy this CD, and it has not been removed from the car CD player for days. Personally, I think there is a lot more going on in Eminem's head than he gets credit for. As a student of Anthropology and Psychology, I also detect a lot of Social Commentary in his work. He seems to be sort-of a musical equivalent of Stephen King (another guy who received little credit for his genius for a long time).

Don't tell the Professors, but I recommend Eminem (aka "Slim Shady"); this CD is groovin' and addictive. He has a unique flow and rhyme scheme. I also recommend his other works and videos.

looking for an excuse not to buy all of his albums..........2006-10-28

well here's his hits! Eminem topped the charts for so long! but most of the songs he released weren't even the best songs he's rapped to. for me, the highlight songs were: Soldier, Til' I Collapse & My Dad's Gone Crazy all from the Eminem Show! all these hits are catchy, some won't like them cause they do sound similar but that's fine. everyone has their own tastes, I never really liked rap until I heard The Real Slim Shady & then Lose Yourself. Eminem is the one that got me into rap so I thank him!

Fack is immature, funny, one of his only songs from his first album!

The Way I Am is probably his most depressing songs/videos and is actually one of the catchiest songs he's ever done!

My Name Is is the only other song from his first album. It's the song that pretty much everyone got to love and that's how he got to be where he is today! it's his first big hit that I can remember at least.

Stan is pretty much one of my favorite tracks because it has an interesting story & is well thought out!

Lose Yourself is by far the best hit he's come out with! It's a great rap song and it's so catchy!

Shake That is a chance to be silly and get up & dance!

Sing for the Moment is obviously an Aerosmith song. but Eminem puts a nice, serious twist to it and is surprisingly an extremely well done song!

Without Me provides us with similar styles to Just Lose It & The Real Slim Shady but all the 3 songs are fun to listen to!

Like Toy Soldiers is probably the best song off of the Encore cd! It's deep, meaningful & is sad to listen to.

Mockingbird is yet another message out to his daughter. but I don't mind it so much cause not only the song catchy but it shows how much he cares for his daughters!

Guilty Conscience, haha, Eminem gets to be the bad guy as he literally convinces people to crimes while Dr. Dre tries to talk them out of it. still, it's an interesting twist for song!

Cleaning Out My Closet reaches out to both his parents who weren't really there for him. Eminem has the right to say everything he does say here and I can understand where he's coming from! but anyways, the song is serious and a good song to catch!

When I'm Gone is his encore song and probably one of the most intense songs beside The Way I Am! It's got alot going for it and it's a great song for an encore!

Stan(live) feat Elton John is basically the same thing as the original except with no swearing and obvious a different singer for the chorus. but I'm not sure it's really worth it to listen to.

Also on the bonus cd there are 7 extra songs like: Criminal, Kill You & Just Don't Give A F*ck! so yah, it's worth your money to get Curtain Call with the bonus cd! the other songs are catchy & worth your money!

As a whole, the cd was well organized & he picked the right songs for the cd! Eminem was one of the best rappers of our time! You should definitely check this out!

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The Call Of Excellence
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Brilliant

Call of the West
Wall of Voodoo
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ASIN: B000001I0C
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Tomorrow
Lost Weekend
Factory
Look At Their Way
Hands Of Love
Mexican Radio
Spy World
They Don't Want Me
On Interstate 15
Call Of The West

Customer Reviews:

good music.......2007-05-25

if you like early 80's and punk, you'll like this album. wall of voodoo is a great band often overlooked.

Way out West and ahead of their time.......2007-03-24

This IS it !!!!! If you are an European (like myself), and want to know what America is all about, (both above and below the surface), you get it here - served with a blink in the eye, a smile, alot of fun, and some frustrations. It is all their - blended nicely together.
Wall of Voodoo is phenomenal in American music. Not many other US artists can create such an precise look and perspective on their homeland and the western culture in general. And always served with a surplus of humour !!
The song "Call of the West" is perhaps the finest rock/pop song ever crafted. Big words, but it is hard to beat.
Overall, the lyrics (actually more accurate: full-blown stories) are second to none and the music was perhaps 20 years ahead of its time - mixing rhytm-machines, keyboards, electric guitars in a great mix !
Get it. I will make your life a little richer (which is actually alot)
and a whole lot cooler !!

The Call Of Excellence.......2007-03-07

This is the album that got noticed because of the hit

single "Mexican Radio". So this was there best selling

album & the last with Stan Ridgeway as lead vocalist. I

wish they would have added bonus tracks to this already

excellent album (maybe the 12" dub mix of "Mexican

Radio" Ummm). A excellent record & a band that stood

apart from all others in the 1980's. I highly recommend

you to get this album. After that, buy the two previous

recordings by the band, "The Index Masters" & the highly

collectable rare & expensive "Dark Continent". What are

ya waiting for anyway! Get um! Search "Judemac Forever"

on msn.

Good... but not buyable.......2006-05-10

I had the "45" if anyone even still knows what that is, a single of "Mexican Radio" back in the 80's and after hearing it on the radio the other day, I looked here and saw where you could listen to all the others songs if only for a moment. All I can is- WOW! How did this band crank out suck a kick @ss song compared to the rest of other music on the alblum?! I mean my god their bad. I suppose they grow on you if you forced yourself to listen to it enough times, and Im sure others will disagree harkening back to a better time, better music argument. Sorry, the rest of the track suckx. WOV must have just been another One-Hit-Wonder (despite 9 alblums??!!).

Brilliant.......2006-03-22

This album is as innovative as any ever produced. It is however the antithsis of pop music so pop fans beware. If you want something that is totally out of the box, but never gets old, this it! One of the best rock albums ever!

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ahh, memories...
Grew up with this.....
Such An Impact!
Love it!!!
Outstanding for Early Elementary School Kids. Highly Awarded

Mr. Bach Comes To Call
Martin Lavut Karen/ Lavut , Walter Babiak , and Toronto Boys' Choir
Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00000212K
Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

Medley: Orchestral Suite #3: Movement 1/Minuet In G/Gigue In G (French Suite #5)
Medley: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude In B Minor
Medley: Introducing The Orchestra/Organ Chorale Prelude: 'Allein Gott'
Brandenberg Concerto #5: Movement 3
Medley: Flute Sonata In C: Movement 2/'Es Ist Das Heil'/Orchestral Suite #2: Movement 6/Violin...
Medley: Prelude In C (Book 1 Of WTC)/Orchestral Suite #2: Movement 2
Bist Du Bei Mir
Orchestral Suite #2: Badinerie
Orchestral Suite #3: Air For G String
Orchestral Suite #3: Gigue
'Adventure In Music'
Medley: Goldberg Variations/Art Of Fugue
Medley: 'Liebster Jesu'/Flute Sonata In C: Movement 4
Cantata #78: 'We Hasten'

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THE STORY: After the dramatic send off of his music into space aboard Voyager II, Mr. Bach drops in on a little girl at the piano -- along with his magic orchestra and choir. THE MUSIC: Over two dozen excerpts, including Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Brandenburg Concerto #5, Flute Sonatas and Badinerie, Air for the G-string, Goldberg Variations, paino minuets and preludes, organ music and choral Cantata #78.

Customer Reviews:

ahh, memories..........2006-03-26

I had this as a kid, along with Mozart's Journey through the Magic Flute, and I listened to them all the time. I remember once on my birthday, I had to go see my dad give a lecture before we went out to eat, so I brought along my tape player and this cassette. When i hear it now, I think of that night. Also, I just purchased the CD, and when I got it I was so happy, so exaulted, so thrilled. I was smiling the whole time I was listening during math class. I highly recommend this to any child, Bach has become my favorite composer and I am writing a term paper on him all because of this wonderful recording.

Grew up with this............2005-12-05

I was just listening to some classical music and a piece by Bach came on and i was reminded of this CD (tape when i was a kid) and I really remember loving this recording and listening to it over and over as a kid. It really gave me an appreciation for this kind of music! Maybe from an adult perspective it's simple or inaccurate - but it really brought Bach to life for me as a child.

Such An Impact!.......2004-03-30

As a college student who still remembers and loves her "Mr. Bach Comes To Call", "Beethoven Lives Upstairs", and "Mozart's Magic Fantasy: A Journey Through 'The Magic Flute'", I would recommend these CDs without a doubt. Over a decade later I still remember these tapes (as they were when I first got them) and still remember classical songs that many of my friends can't even name composers to. A wonderful educational investment for your children!

Love it!!!.......2003-08-16

I love this CD, and I'm almost 15!!! I love to listen to it with my brothers (7 and 12) while we're going the dishes.

Outstanding for Early Elementary School Kids. Highly Awarded.......2003-01-13

This is an excellent CD for any early elementary school age child. The story is interesting, and the music snippets are outstanding.

My second grade daughter especially loves this CD (and Bach) because she takes piano lessons.

Mr. Bach Comes To Call received a Parents Choice Award, among others, and was recommended by the much praised "What Your Second Grader Needs to Know." This is a quality CD.

Tracks:

Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
Overture
No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
No.4: If With All Your Hearts
No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
No.31: O Rest In The Lord
No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!

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So-so
Songs Without Hope
Sometimes you just have to listen with your heart...
Did they listen to this?
Really Bad

Life Short Call Now
Bruce Cockburn
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ASIN: B000FS9FIU
Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

Life Short Call Now
See You Tomorrow
Mystery
Beautiful Creatures
Peace March
Slow Down Fast
Tell The Universe
This Is Baghdad
Jerusalem Poker
Different When It Comes To You
To Fit In My Heart
Nude Descending A Staircase

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Four decades and 29 albums into his career, Bruce Cockburn has stood for many things: flawless musicianship, activist actions, and lyrics that effortlessly flow from touching to caustic many times throughout a single CD. It is fitting, then, that Ani DiFranco makes an appearance on Life Short Call Now, as the two world-class guitar players have strong political roots, both seeking to leave legacies that extend far beyond memorable melodies in the hearts and minds of their fans. Their lushly produced duet, "See You Tomorrow," has a slight zydeco feel, the only surprise is the lack of overt political bite in the track; a subsequent Cockburn song, "Tell the Universe," more than makes up for the subtlety with its anti-Bush commentary. "Mystery" is straight-up classic Cockburn, yet the inclusion of Ron Sexsmith, Hawksley Workman, and Damhnait Doyle is not just beautiful but also clever, as it shows the genealogy linking Cockburn's effect on subsequent Canadian songwriters. Familiar sounds aside, there is a wonderfully new commonality throughout this disc: Cockburn has included a 27-piece string section whose arrangements add not just richness to songs ("Beautiful Creatures" and "This Is Baghdad"), but powerfully dark counter-melodies as well. One of the most compelling pieces falls near the CD's end: "To Fit in My Heart" somehow manages to combine his love of jazz, worldbeat, and folk music into one gorgeous, haunting melody. It is rare indeed to see such an experienced musician continue to evolve, but Cockburn has done exactly that with this new disc. --Denise Sheppard

Album Description

Bruce Cockburn's first studio album in 3 years finds the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter at the top of his game. The 29th album in a career that's midway through its fourth decade, Life Short Call Now is wide-ranging, playful and adventurous, eager to take chances and happy to push limits. The songs run the gamut from the jangly first single, "Different When It Comes to You," to the classic folksong cadences of "Mystery," and from the vocal intricacies of Ani DiFranco's harmonies on "See You Tomorrow" to the deadpan modernism of the jazzy instrumental "Nude Descending a Staircase." Cockburn's insightful observations on life, love, politics, and the environment are as sharp as ever, and longtime fans and new fans alike are sure to be won over by this sterling album.

Customer Reviews:

So-so.......2007-03-26

There are a couple of nice songs here but overall this is a weak Cockburn release. I like the title track about driving through mid-America feeling lonely and throwing out observations about billboards. Jerusalem Poker is a nice instrumental. Mystery and Different When It Comes To You are palatable, the later being the "hit single" offering here, which is okay but nothing too special. Beautiful Creatures is dreadful - high, breaking vocals (by a sixty+ year old) with terrible lyrics. A real downer, and yes, I like Bruce a lot and think he can hit the ball out of the park at times with his song writing skills, but man... Slow Down Fast is a throw away (even with Julie Wolf live). This Is Baghdad is as bleak and unappetizing as the subject matter. Nude and To Fit It In My Heart are okay but not primo Bruce Cockburn songs. I have several bootlegs from this recent tour and saw him on this tour (solo) and really did not enjoy the second set that was heavy on this release. Cockburn is a significant artist but if you want an intro to his work, begin with Charity of Night (moody), Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws (mostly acoustic), Best Of (singles - for those who only want only one Bruce release), or Stealing Fire (very 80s feel but a great band with [excepting 2 songs] excellent material.

Songs Without Hope.......2007-02-23

"It's time for the singers of songs without hope to take a hard look and start from scratch again."

----- FEAST OF FOOLS, Bruce Cockburn 1978

Sometimes you just have to listen with your heart..........2007-02-16

Okay, let me get this out in the open at the outset - I'm a long-time fan of Bruce Cockburn, going all the way back to Dancing in the Dragon's Jaw. And over all these many years I've ridden along with Bruce, there have certainly been times when I've grimaced at a ham-handed turn of a phrase or a failed attempt to get me to care about some distant cause. But what the listener has to realize is that they are listening to a poet, not a songwriter, not someone whose sole purpose is to entertain with a catchy melody and lyrics designed to have you murmuring them in the shower. So again it is with Life Short Call Now - the poet expressing what needs to be expressed because the world so desperately needs it cathected.

Case in point is the song "Beautiful Creatures" - the poet's plaintiff vocal treatment poignantly laments the disappearance of beautiful creatures on our increasingly callous planet. I was immediately taken to what the Lakota must have been feeling as the Wasi'chu continued their inexorable drive across their land, and the wailing of the funeral songs that would have accompanied the witnessing of the death of the sacred circle of life. And then the segue to the lilting "Peace March", playfully executed with brushes instead of sticks on the snare drum, an instrumental of hope on the heels of despair.

I think Bruce's lyrics to his song "Maybe the Poet" (from the 1984 Stealing Fire album) sums it up best:

Maybe the poet is gay
But he'll be heard anyway

Maybe the poet is drugged
But he won't stay under the rug

Maybe the voice of the spirit
In which case you'd better hear it

Maybe he's a woman
Who can touch you where you're human
Male female slave or free
Peaceful or disorderly
Maybe you and he will not agree
But you need him to show you new ways to see

Don't let the system fool you
All it wants to do is rule you
Pay attention to the poet
You need him and you know it

So I personally think that our personal opinions about this album don't really matter much at all - if you listen to LSCN with your heart you'll come away a more enriched person than before.

Did they listen to this?.......2007-01-22

How can anyone give this cd only one star? The man cannot make a bad album! Perhaps a couple of songs sound dirgelike...maybe Bruce is a little more embittered now...who could blame him? But he still has his positive outlook and political bite, and has included a couple of instrumentals, where he really shines. One reviewer actually complained about this. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but please, listen first!

Really Bad.......2006-12-08

For the first time ever I am not looking forward to Bruce putting out music in the future. The last cd "You've Never Seen Everything" was disappointing by Bruce standards but still had a few good songs. Life Short Call Now is the first genuinely bad Cockburn cd. It has almost nothing going for it - uninteresting music, bland lyrics, obtrusive over-production. I know Bruce is getting old but I think he needs to take at least a few years off before putting out anything new. His latest music is tired and uninspired.

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