Long Way Home [CD-single] [Import]
Long Way Home [CD-single] [Import]
ASIN: B00006GO5A
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1. River Road
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2. Rise and Shine
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3. Born to Survive
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4. Think About You
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5. 40 Miles
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6. Long Way Home
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7. My Dreaming Place
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8. Wish I Was a Train
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9. Night Blindness
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10. Sad Goodbye
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11. Make the Most (Of Everyday with You)
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12. 8 Days (From Sydney)
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13. Everything I Do
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Long Way Home,Troy Cassar-Daley,EMI Int'l,Country/Bluegrass,Pop,Rock
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Long Way Home
Junior Lee Klegseth
Manufacturer: Bluesong Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
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ASIN: B000QFBZGM
Release Date: 2007-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Crazy Things
- 66 Chevelle
- Dance
- Long Way Home
- I Want What's Coming to Me
- She Got
- Old Man's Words
- I Wanna Be
- I Wish You Could See
- Nobody
- Some Things
- Without You
Product Description
From Junior Lee Klegseth, the founder and guitarist of The RedHot Blues, comes a strong Americana / roots rock debut as singer/songwriter. While it was his intense guitar playing that brought him to the attention of blues fans, true fans of the band came to enjoy the many Klegseth-penned tunes found on the RHB releases. Here, the only tune even close to blues is the two minute She Got, but even there the funky bass line and drums only hint at the form. On "Long Way Home", Klegseth throws his hat in the ring with artists like John Hiatt, Steve Earle, John Mellencamp and Drive-by Truckers. The songwriting craft Klegseth has appreciated and partook of since childhood is apparent here, too, with songs like Long Way Home, that laments how long it takes to get back to a place, only to find it isn't what we wanted. The CD opener, "Crazy Things" belongs on the car stereo on a Midwestern summer day, with the windows rolled down. In fact many of the tracks appear to be an homage to times past--"66 Chevelle", "Dance", "Old Man's Words" and the title track. "I Want What's Coming to Me" is a working class anthem, replete with a large crowd backing vocal, that makes one think of betrayals by companies like Enron. On the harder rock side are two tunes full of attitude that speak to the times and, more likely, to the present administration: I Wish You Could See is a spirited raw rocker with sarcastic and biting lyrics such as, "You heard a voice on high, you were saved again / I thought you were safer as a sinner than a saved man who sins." The sentiment continues in the fresh sound of "Nobody", with it's greasy bass line, slide banjo and heavy guitars. But like most songwriters, the true test is the ballad, and here Klegseth shines with the smartly-crafted "I Wanna Be" and "Without You", both worthy of becoming classics.
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- Dreamgirls 2001
- Not the real "DREAM" experience
- Absolutely brilliant!
- Amazing!!!!!!
- One Night Only
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Dreamgirls in Concert (2001 Concert Cast)
Henry Krieger , Audra McDonald , Brian Stokes Mitchell , Emily Skinner , and Darius de Haas
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B00005Y4P4
Release Date: 2002-02-26 |
Tracks:
- I'm Looking for Something, Baby
- Goin' Downtown
- Takin' the Long Way Home
- Move (You're Steppin on My Heart)
- Scene: Fifty bucks says the Dreamettes don't win
- Fake Your Way to the Top
- Scene: It ain't working, Marty
- Cadillac Car
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- Scene: I don't believe they can do that
- Steppin' to the Bad Side
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- I Want You, Baby
- Scene: I'm a woman now
- Family
- Scene: What are you doing to that girl?
- Dreamgirls
- Press Conference
- Heavy
- Walkin' Down the Strip/Scene: Las Vegas
- It's All Over
- And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
Tracks:
- Opening Act II: Dreams Medley
- Scene: Effie White is the best singer you're gonna find
- I Am Changing
- Vogue Sequence
- When I First Saw You
- Ain't No Party
- I Meant You No Harm
- The Rap
- I Miss You, Old Friend
- One Night Only
- One Night Only (Disco Version)
- I'm Somebody
- Hard to Say Good-bye
- Dreamgirls (Reprise)
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A Chorus Line may be better known, but Dreamgirls was a towering achievement for director Michael Bennett. Loosely based on the Supremes' story, the 1982 musical told a typical show-biz tale of fame, backbiting, and survival. As is often the case for one-night only events, the cast in this concert version (recorded in New York on September 24, 2001) is led by an eye-popping assortment of Broadway powerhouses: Lillias White (The Life), Audra McDonald (Ragtime, Marie Christine), and Heather Headley (Ragtime). McDonald reveals a previously undisclosed comic streak, while Headley confirms her status as a rising star. Reprising the role of Effie Melody White (created by Jennifer Holliday), White belts the classic "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." But the beauty of Dreamgirls is that it's so packed with catchy, Motown-influenced R&B numbers that each lead can sink her teeth into some prime material and get a turn in the spotlight. This double-CD set really makes you wish you'd been there when the show was recorded: you can hear the crowd going berserk at times, and the temptation is strong to do the same thing in the comfort of your living room. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews:
Dreamgirls 2001.......2007-06-27
This was the worst reproduction of Dreamgirls that I ever heard. I was so disappointed the CD went into the garbage. This is one CD that I would not sell to the public because I expect so much and get so little.
Not the real "DREAM" experience.......2007-04-04
Forget about the film sountrack. Get this CD set. And it's far better than the original cast recording which goes lacking. More songs and more everything that makes a live performance just what it is. Live (compared to film where anything can be done to enhance a performance!) -- the energy, the excitement and the performances make this a rare treat for anyone wanting to share in the real DREAM experience.
Isn't a full Broadway revival long over due. But wait: I've heard rumors that a rvial may be "in the works. I certainly hope so. Maybe this time it will receive the Tony award it deserved in the first place.
Absolutely brilliant!.......2007-01-28
There is atleast 5 new songs on this album that were not in the movie! These girls kill it I mean they are just amazing singers, and this all live! This is needed for any Dreamgirls fanatic like me! You are gonna love it! Enjoy! love live laugh :)
Amazing!!!!!!.......2006-12-04
As a theatre lover, this recording is amazing. I actually prefer this recording to the OBC. Sheryl Lee Ralph is okay, but can't touch Audra's Deena. The first time I heard Ms. White's "And I Am Telling You..", goosbumps all over my body. The only weak cast member in my opinon is Heather Headly. Vocally, she just isn't there. Too much Aida, not enough Dreamgirls. But all in all, a great live recording of a great show.
One Night Only .......2006-07-19
I was lucky enough to attend this One Night Only concert performance of Dreamgirls and it was a night I will never forget!! The cast was brilliant and the cd is as good if not better than the Broadway cast recording because it is the entire show not just the songs. Bravo to everyone involved !!!
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- A "Gatemouth" must have!
- Smooth
- gate alawys swings
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Long Way Home
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00000470N
Release Date: 1996-04-02 |
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- Blues Power
- Somebody Else
- Dockside Boogie
- I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)
- Here I Go Again
- Deep, Deep Water
- The Blues Walk
- Mean & Evil
- Underhand Boogie
- Don't Think Twice
- Tobacco Road
- Don't Cry Sister
- Long Way Home
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A "Gatemouth" must have!.......2001-02-19
Any cd which starts out with Blues Power featuring Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown on vocals, Eric Clapton on guitar, and Leon Russell playing piano and doing vocals is worth a listen to. Long Way Home continues to impress with every track.
Brown demonstrates his musical skills, and careful choice of music. His all star cast includes Clapton, Russell, Ry Cooder, John Loudermilk (who wrote Tobacco Road and does the vocals on the cd)Sonny Landreth and Maria Muldaur. Great tracks besides Blues Power are Don't Think Twice with Maria Muldaur doing vocals with Gatemouth, Mean and Evil with Leon Russell sharing the stage with Gatemouth and of course Tobacco Road.
This is a great cd for a blues or rock fan.
Smooth.......2000-10-01
Gatemouth has gathered a collection of todays great talents, and laid down some smooth tracks. Joined by the likes of Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Sonny Landreth, Leon Russell and Jim Keltner, the old master reigns in the egos for an easy feel and style. Redoing R & B classics such as "Blues Power," J.J.Cale's "Don't Cry Sister," and "Tobacco Road," Gatemouth shows it's not what you play, but how you play it. This old soul has a lot to give, and for $14 bucks it's a steal. Enjoy!
gate alawys swings.......2000-08-14
the multi talent gatemouth brown comes up with another masterpiece of swing and blues all in one. the opening of the cd "blues power" is a great start to this cd with eric clapton and dr john playing on that cut. amust for any blues or gatemouth fan
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Taking the Long Way Home
Bud Shank Big Band
Manufacturer: Jazzed Media
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000FOPPVA
Release Date: 2006-06-13 |
Tracks:
- Rosebud
- Waltz For Debby
- Greasiness Is Happening
- Night & Day
- The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
- The Starduster
- Limes Away
- Taking The Long Way Home
Product Description
Alto sax legend Bud Shanks first big band release features exciting arrangements from Bob Cooper, Manny Albam, Mike Barone, and Bob Florence. This is the first Bud Shank Big Band album in Buds 60+ year career. Bud is joined by many jazz greats including Carl Saunders, Roger Ingram, Ron Stout, Andy Martin, Lanny Morgan, Jack Nimitz, Christian Jacob, and special guest Bob Florence.
This new disc at hand features Buds dynamic big bandthe very first big band recording he has been positioned in as leader. I really had fun with it. At my age now, to have that materialize for the first time is a genuine thrill, reveals Bud. I think most musicians dream of having a big band. Despite growing up in the big swing band era, it just never happened to me. After playing with the Barnet and Kenton bands, I went straight to the Lighthouse All-Stars and from then on it was small groups. Furthermore, as Im a composer and not an arranger-writer, I never had the desire to have my own band for the purpose of hearing my writing.
The element of swing has long been key in Buds embodiment of musical values. In regard to the tunes, its not surprising he articulated firmly: I definitely wanted swingin things as much as possible. The charts were primed for swingfeel, indeed. In front of the band, Bud communicated a disposition of kinetic excitement. He was pumped up eager to swing!
The band was shored with some of L.A.s best corps of players. It was outrageous in its profusion of excellence from the steaming rhythm section of Christian Jacob, Joel Hamilton and Kevin Kanner to the blazing horns. Throughout the high caliber performance, the heartfelt emotion and joie de vivre of the event was a perceptible ingredient. As Lanny Morgan has predicted: I think Bud Shank fans will be thrilled. Its a tremendous effort!
Dr. Herb Wong
Past-President, IAJE
Alumnus, KJAZ Radio, San Francisco
Customer Reviews:
Five Stars For Bud .......2006-06-17
Alto saxophonist/flautist Bud Shank is one of the top musicians in jazz, and has continued to develop a personal sound throughout his six decade career. One does not usually associate Shank with big bands, but he was a key member of Stan Kenton's Innovations Orchestra in the `50's and Kenton's L.A. Neophonic Orchestra in the `60's. So it was logical for Bud to lead a specially assembled big band at the L.A. Jazz's Institute's 40th Anniversary celebration of the Neophonic Orchestra in 2005. And it was equally logical for Graham Carter of Jazzed Media to record this concert, as he has at several other Ken Poston produced events.
The recorded results of this collaboration are heard on "Taking the Long Way Home", and they are superb. The band plays the challenging charts remarkably well considering the limited rehearsal time. The charts are generally of the bright and swinging variety, though we also get a medium slow blues -"Greasiness is Happening" - by Bob Cooper and a beautiful ballad by Mike Barone - "Starduster"- a tribute to Artie Shaw, which proves to be one of the memorable highlights of the CD. Barone also contributed the strong opener "Rosebud", plus the uptempo swinger "Lines Away". Bob Cooper arranged Shank's favored "Waltz for Debby"; Manny Albam the swinging "Night and Day"; and Shank the inventive "Night Has a Thousand Eyes." Tenor saxophonist Doug Webb shares solo space with Shank on the latter chart and Carl Saunders has solo space on "Limes Away."
But the main soloist is Shank who plays alto throughout and is in superlative form. He plays with incredible depth and swing on every track, and often with the vigor of a man much younger (Bud was 78 or 79 at the time of this recording). In fact, he often sounds like a man rediscovering his youth, such is the joy of his improvisations and his spoken parts. Bud also weaves his way impressively through the typically challenging and multi-faceted title piece by Bob Florence (who plays piano and conducts on this track). This 18 minute chart was commissioned by Bud's wife Linda in honor of Bud's 75th birthday. It is a major concert work which can be played only by the best musicians and handled by a major soloist like Shank. Indeed, it reminds one of the music which was written for the original Neophonic Orchestra. The applause which marks the end of this chart (and the concert) seems to include an equal amount of awe and joyous appreciation. With his performance on this CD, Bud Shank reaffirms his ranking with Phil Woods as one of the top two altoists in jazz today.
This well-recorded and highly recommended 68 minute CD invites and rewards repeated hearings. It is a great triumph for Bud Shank and another winner in the Jazzed Media catalogue. "Taking the Long Way Home" is the best CD I have heard so far in 2006.
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- Not 80's Dokken - but still rockin'...
- another sleeper
- not impressive but great job
- Something's Wrong Here...
- A Good Melodic Hard Rock Album
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Long Way Home
Dokken
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0000641C1
Release Date: 2002-04-23 |
Tracks:
- Sunless Days - Dokken
- Little Girl - Dokken
- Everybody Needs (To Be With Someone) - Dokken
- You - Dokken
- Goodbye My Friend - Dokken
- Magic Road - Dokken
- There Was A Time - Dokken
- Heart Full Of Soul - Dokken
- Under The Gun - Dokken
- I've Found - Dokken
Tracks:
- SUNLESS DAYS
- LITTLE GIRL
- EVERYBODY NEEDS (TO BE WITH SOMEONE)
- YOU
- GOODBYE MY FRIEND
- MAGIC ROAD
- THERE WAS A TIME
- HEART FULL OF SOUL
- UNDER THE GUN
- I'VE FOUND
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It's sad that Dokken's image forced them into that dreaded hair-band category, because they've always been more talented than most of the groups of that era. Despite major lineup changes--original bassist Jeff Pilson has been replaced by Barry Sparks and former Europe guitarist John Norum has stepped in for Reb Beach--the band has retained much of their signature sound. Don Dokken likes to work with fiery guitarists who counter his soothing vocals and melodies, and he has again found that complementary balance. Long Way Home picks up the back-to-basics style of their 1999 release, Erase the Slate. Diehards will be delighted with the heavy "Under the Gun," as it sounds like an outtake from Under Lock and Key. The band goes deeper on the midtempo "Everybody Needs (To Be with Someone)," which has a touch of Beatles-esque pop. Of course there are ballads, and the pretty "Goodbye My Friend," intertwining acoustic guitars and piano, stands out as one of the album's strongest cuts, along with "There Was a Time," with its gorgeous harmonies and irresistible chorus. There's something here for every fan, and it all still sounds like Dokken. --Gail Flug
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Not 80's Dokken - but still rockin'..........2006-11-03
I think I'm in the majority in saying that this album took some time to grow on me, but this is a very solid release. Let's get one thing out of the way - John Norum isn't George Lynch, nobody is. Norum realy isn't going to drop your jaw to the floor but he handles the guitars very well. If you are a fan of Dokken, this album has solid songs throughout - with some definite gems and Don's typical strong vocals.
Some of the highlights include: Sunless Days(classic Dokken), Everybody Needs(has kind of a trippy 60's/70's vibe to it), Goodbye My Friend(a good simple piano based ballad), Magic Road(straight ahead driving rocker) and Heart Full Of Soul(cover of the Yardbirds classic).
If your looking for 80's style Dokken this isn't it, but the songs are still solid and Don Dokken's vocals are some of the best to come from that era. If you are new to Dokken start with their earlier albums, but this is also worth a listen.
another sleeper.......2006-03-25
From what I've heard from John Norum, I was excited to hear he would be playing on this album. I don't know if Don was suppressing the guitar on this album or not, but John doesn't get a chance to shine. This is a total sleeper. Why does Don Dokken keep putting these psychedelic, Beatlesque sounding songs on his albums? Where did his voice go? It's so soft and meodic. Is it too much to ask for an album to rock? I've read the other reviews and, no, this album does not rock and its not a return to the classic Dokken sound. Some bands can progress and some cannot. Here, the latter holds true. He had such a powerhouse of players in Norum/Sparks that I thought this album would have some life to it. Sadly it has none. There are a couple of songs where the guitar takes off, but sadly it's in the final 3 seconds of the song ending and fading out. What the hell has happend to this band?
not impressive but great job.......2005-11-14
aaaaaaaaaaaargh this Dokken is a beast ¡I want more music like this!
Something's Wrong Here..........2004-06-23
I've been a fan of Don Dokken for many years. I'm smart enough to know the truth. Don Dokken is why Dokken was and is successful, not George Lynch. George Lynch is and was a tremendous guitar player but the imperfections in his records since he left Dokken show how much Don brought to the table even excluding his tremendous vocals. Every Dokken record has been near perfect as Don demands. While this record might be produced to perfection, the material certainly falls short of the "p" word.
Many argue if Dokken was a hair band. Of course they were! You know what? There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, Dokken had a harder edge than the typical hair band. Songs like Tooth & Nail, Kiss of Death, and Heaven Sent are a bit intense for some of the more popular hair bands of the time. But, they were unmistakably Dokken and unmistakably melodic hard rock. There are only a few traces of this style on this record and I do stress a few.
Little Girl is a great song. It captures the feel of what Dokken was mixed with a Beatles style. Heart full of Soul is a short but sweet classic Dokken sounding song.
When I ripped this record into MP3's to add to my play list while I work online, those were the only two I bothered ripping. The rest of the record is lacking something. It has a bit of a gloomy feel that simply is boring or has potential to be a decent song but simply does not find the hook needed to make you sing along. The musicianship is good and Don sounds great when he isn't singing too mellow for the songs but there is, without question, something missing.
The album is worth buying to check out and judge for yourself. But, don't expect Under Lock & Key and don't expect a more recent Dokken classic like Erase the Slate. Expect Shadow Life part 2. It's sad to say but true. But, the sound clips to the new Dokken record "Hell to Pay" sound promising. So, keep an eye out for that record as well!
A Good Melodic Hard Rock Album.......2004-05-04
This is a long way from Dokken's prime material ("Under Lock & Key," "Tooth & Nail," "Back for the Attack), but after listening to it, I found myself enjoying it. Granted, it's not going to change the music world, nor will it show you something new, musically speaking, but several of the songs on this album are very well done.
I like to listen to albums when I go out jogging. I have to find an album to be at least half way decent before I'll set off on the road with it. To me, there's nothing worse than being two miles from home, saddled with a CD player loaded with a dull CD!
I found myself hitting the repeat button on "Sunless Days," "Little Girl," and "Goodbye My Friend" frequently. Great songs, great music. What's the problem with the harmonies being "Beatlesque"? I think this works great. In some ways it departs from Dokken's traditional pop-metal sound to a degree, but not by much. DOn's voice sounds as good as ever, and John Norum fills George Lynch and Reb Beach's shoes very well.
Three stars to me rates an album as good. This is definitely a good melodic hard rock album. One half is really good, while the other half is rather bland and faceless. If you've got the rest of the band's albums and you're a fan, this is worth checking out.
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- Dwight does it again
- An Outstanding Album
- solid Dwight
- An outstanding collection of original songs
- Underrated Yoakam classic
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A Long Way Home
Dwight Yoakam
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000007ND2
Release Date: 1998-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Same Fools
- The Curse
- Things Change
- Yet To Succeed
- I Wouldn't Put It Past Me
- These Arms
- That's Okay
- Only Want You More
- I'll Just Take These
- A Long Way Home
- Listen
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- Maybe You Like It, Maybe You Don't
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In the vein of 1995's Gone, Dwight Yoakam continues to argue for an alternative-country future. Expanding his retro Bakersfield sound with significant flourishes of more contemporary and not-so-contemporary pop, rock, and soul, A Long Way Home is an aurally stunning and eclectic recording. "These Arms" begins as a Ray Price shuffle, then seamlessly morphs into a dramatic pop gem, while the thrilling "Yet to Succeed" and "I'll Just Take These" are modern countrypolitan. And mixed among the country pop are roadhouse rockers and bluegrassy hollers, all with some of the more arresting lyrics of Yoakam's career. His last three releases--collections of live tracks, quirky covers and Christmas songs--have been distressingly subpar, but A Long Way Home finds Yoakam not as far from home as we'd feared. --David Cantwell
Customer Reviews:
Dwight does it again.......2005-11-27
Starting in the late 80s thru now, Dwight never disappoints fans. Each cd release gets better and better. His cds are cheap and well worth the asking price. Things Change is probably one of the best country songs of the last 10 years and the rest of the cd is amazing. Highly recommended.
An Outstanding Album.......2005-10-05
Typical Dwight....brilliant. This album doesn't have the popularity of "This Time" or "Guitars, Cadillacs, etc..." which is a real shame. This album is nothing but pure traditional country music with a little rockabilly thrown in for good measure. Persoanlly, I find the best tracks to be "Same Fool" (return to Bakersfield sound for the staring number), "Things Change" (this one sounds like it belongs on "This Time"), "These Arms" (Perhaps the best track", and of course, "Traveler's Lantern" (absolutely stupendous Kentucky Bluegrass). Dwight has a habit of throwing the occasional curve ball, and he closes out this album with a bravado-filled remake of "Only Want You More" titled "Maybe you Like it, Maybe you Dont". Always good to hear an artist having fun.....especially one who has consistently put out the finest Country Music in decades. You owe it to yourself to buy this one.
solid Dwight.......2003-10-17
A lot of critics would flog this album because they say it's not evolutionary or unique. Let me tell those pokes something. This *is* country music. This is his most consistent and enjoyable album since This Time. I listen to this without hitting the 'next' button on the CD player. And that is rare, even when you consider that it's packed with 13 well merited songs for your dollars.
"These Arms" and the title track are classic sounding Bakersfield Dwight Yoakam . "Traveler's Lantern" is about as close to quality bluegrass (an homage to his Kentucky roots?) as you will hear with contemporary Country (not to mention with a wonderful lyrical landscape). "That's Okay", "Curse", and "Things Change" will have you singing along unapologetically. And what would a Dwight project be without a weeper such as "I'll Just Take These" and a rocker like "Only You Want More"?
I can't believe how overlooked this album is in his catalog. Dwight and Pete Anderson get all due respect from me whenever they put someting on platter. Great job, guys!
An outstanding collection of original songs.......2003-08-25
At the time Dwight recorded this album, people could be forgiven for thinking that Dwight had run out of ideas - after all, he'd recorded a covers album and a Christmas album, which was predominately covers. With this album, Dwight proved that he could still write and sing brilliant original songs. As ever, Dwight's traditionally based country music has a rock edge that appeals to a wider audience while still appealing to most traditional country fans. Only the most diehard traditionalists could fail to appreciate Dwight's music. The overall feel of this album is very upbeat.
Dwight grabs your attention from the opening Same fool and holds it until the closing Maybe you like it maybe you don't, singing his way through a selection of songs that are incredibly varied yet still sit comfortably together. Dwight's influences are many and varied but fans of Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley will all hear echoes of their music in this album. Of course, Dwight's hillbilly vocal style combined with Pete Anderson's brilliant producing make his music unmistakeable for any other.
Dwight makes a rare incursion into bluegrass territory on Traveller's lantern, on which Ralph Stanley plays banjo. As Dwight had already appeared as a guest on Ralph's Clinch mountain country album, this was no surprise. Judged on this effort, it would be great to hear Dwight do a whole bluegrass album.
Dwight has recorded many outstanding albums (and one or two duds) but this is certainly one of the best albums Dwight has ever recorded and my may well be the best of the lot.
Underrated Yoakam classic.......2003-06-02
I don't know why the buzz around this album faded so quickly (even as "Things Change" managed more radio airplay than usual for Yoakam in these pop-country climes). But I find this to be one of the very finest of Yoakam's works -- right up with "This Time" and "If There was a Way." Even "Tomorrow's Sounds Today" ended up being more critically acclaimed strangely. I don't think any of Yoakam's albums have been as varied sonically with as much consistency of tone and theme or been as respectful of the past without sounding like re-treads. The title track is as good a sweet country song as you are likely to find anywhere, and are the best lyrics Yoakam has ever penned. The rest of the album ranges from catchy, driving melodies "Listen" to toe-tapping two-steps like "These Arms" and "That's Ok." "Things Change" and "Yet to Succeed" are classics of their particular sub-genres, even as they subvert those expectations in clever ways.
All in all, this is a largely overlooked gem. Fans of Dwight Yoakam will be thrilled and engrossed in the album, which features some familiar Yoakam-sounds and some new directions and some truly stellar lyrics. Newcomers to alt.country, rockabilly, classic country, and/or the Bakersfield sound are in for a treat, and couldn't find a better, more listenable introduction to all those genres (and more).
Do yourself a favor, and if you overlooked this release, go back and pick it up. It just might be my favorite out of every single Dwight Yoakam record out there. Which is saying a whole lot.
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- Great Texas songwriter finds his performing voice
- Bruce Robison knows how to deliver!
- too bad everybody is stealing his songs
- Great disc for ANY music lover.
- Great CD!
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Long Way Home from Anywhere
Bruce Robison
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000JKPK
Release Date: 1999-07-13 |
Tracks:
- Drivin' All Night Long
- Just Married
- Red Letter Day
- Travelin' Soldier
- The Good Life
- Trouble
- Anymore Good Lovin'
- What Did You Think
- Emotionally Gone
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James Taylor has cast a large shadow over today's country hit-makers, but for the most part, Nashville's earnest young troubadours more closely resemble such watered-down Taylor imitators as Dan Fogelberg or J.D. Souther than the man himself. Bruce Robison, the long tall Texan who married Kelly Willis, does one of the best country impersonations of Taylor because he understands the value of understatement. On his sophomore album, Robison fills his lyrics with so many visual details and gives his folkie melodies such a relaxed flow that he can afford a low-key, seductive vocal delivery, trusting the songs to take care of themselves. His subject matter--a waitress in love with a Vietnam soldier, a guy who wants to be more than a best friend to a woman, a giddy newlywed groom, a lonely man on the road--is well worn, and, except for one Western swing tune, the music has few traces of honky-tonk, but it is elegant singer/songwriter pop in the best Taylor tradition. --Geoffrey Himes
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Great Texas songwriter finds his performing voice.......2006-05-27
The brilliance of Bruce Robison's talent as a songwriter isn't always matched by his low-key delivery. He delivers his visions as keenly drawn four-minute musical novellas, but often undersells the intricate pictures with folk-styled recordings that leave larger stars to bring the songs to wider acclaim. No such problem this time out, as Robison steps up to a more electric sound without losing his singer-songwriter soul.
In "Travelin' Soldier" he renders youth-shattering loss with heartbreaking imagery and a haunting chorus that culminates on a seamless blend of classical strings, pedal steel, and harmony vocals from wife Kelly Willis. As fine as The Dixie Chicks cover may be, it can't match this version for storytelling. Robison's songs of marriage capture the exultation of love's bond ("Just Married" - performed at brother Charlie's marriage to Dixie Chick Emily Erwin) as well as the thornier realities of weddings ("Emotionally Gone"). He ranges from introspective ballads ("What Did You Think") to Texas-flavored honky-tonk ("The Good Life," "Red Letter Day") to electrified country road songs, and shifts effortlessly from the folky style of James Taylor to the rockier sounds of Steve Earle all while retaining a distinct lyrical voice.
Though Robison's catalog is chock-full of great songs, this release is easily my favorite of his performances. [©2006 redtunictroll at hotmail dot com]
Bruce Robison knows how to deliver!.......2002-08-07
In all honesty, Bruce Robison is probably the BEST country singer/songwriter living today. His music winds its way through your ears and into your heart...every song on this album is unforgettable and unbelievable, but I must restrict myself to just a few right now. The rest shall be an enticing mystery...
"Drivin' All Night Long" kicks the album off, a mournful tune of trying desperately to reunite with a loved one. "Just Married" tells of a marriage going down the drain, and "Red Letter Day" is a country-rockin' song of the blues ("It's a red letter day for the blues"). "Travelin' Soldier" is much better here than the Dixie Chicks' and Ty England's versions. It is probably the standout track, of a soldier going to war and those back home who love him. "What Did You Think" is typical Bruce Robison, a ballad of love and frustration. And the final song, the title track, is a good "road song"; a man who just doesn't belong in Nashville...or anywhere else.
His brother sings, his sister-in-law sings, but Bruce Robison stands alone. His talent is matched by few in the alternative country style, and his voice and lyrics are classic. Bruce Robison knows how to deliver a good CD...and "Long Way Home From Anywhere" is one of the best of them.
too bad everybody is stealing his songs.......2001-10-03
this is a very good album from an honest ,sincere singer/songwriter........i love every song,especially "trouble"......bruce reminds me kinda of james taylor.....it is hard to beleive that he and charlie are brothers
Great disc for ANY music lover........2001-05-07
This is Bruce Robison's third cd, if you don't count the first release of wrapped, which contained 2 tracks not available on the one available at amazon.com. This is great stuff, a true "must have" no matter what kind of music you prefer. If this is too mellow for you try his brother Charlie.
Great CD!.......2001-02-27
One of my favorite albums I have bought in a long time.
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- Earlier was better
- Grade: F
- Unique, uplifting, spiritual songs! Amazing album
- No CD Like a Ginny Owens CD
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Long Way Home
Ginny Owens
Manufacturer: Rocketown Records
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ASIN: B000B5XZP6
Release Date: 2005-10-11 |
Tracks:
- Waiting For Tomorrow
- Fellow Traveler
- Long Way Home
- Welcome To Love
- Wonderful Wonder
- Let The Silence Speak
- Tyranny
- Pieces
- I Bring Everything
- Live Once
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Earlier was better.......2007-06-23
I have so enjoyed Miss Owens' songs. "Own Me" is a particular favorite. This albumn just didn't click with me...
Grade: F.......2007-02-21
This music is about an F to an F minus!
The singing is awful...it's a mumbled up mess. She needs to learn how to pronounce words because I can't tell what she's saying when it's all run together. I don't know how the hell she made any money or sold any of these junky albums. Waste of money!
Unique, uplifting, spiritual songs! Amazing album.......2005-10-19
Once again another wonderful album by Ginny Owens. Her songs are written with such soul and depth, Her voice is incredible.
Ginny always seems to have written songs, that can touch everyone
She's awesome in person! If you ever get a chance go see her live.
No CD Like a Ginny Owens CD.......2005-10-15
I must say that Ginny Owens has the greatest music in the whole wide world! This CD gets 5 stars!
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- Gibson Brothers - Long Way Back Home
- Long Way Back Home deserves a huge and growing audience
- Highly innovative bluegrass pop-folk
- full, visceral brand of bluegrass
- Gibson Brothers Do It Again!
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Long Way Back Home
The Gibson Brothers
Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country]
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ASIN: B0001ENY9O
Release Date: 2004-03-16 |
Tracks:
- Mountain Song
- Callie's Reel
- Dreams That End Like This
- The Way I Feel
- Ophelia
- Any Man In His Right Mind
- Long Way Back Home
- It's All Right With Me
- Alone With You
- I'm Not Wanted Here
- I Gotta Get Back To You
- Satan's Jeweled Crown
- He'd Take Her Back Again
- Bonus Track 1
Customer Reviews:
Gibson Brothers - Long Way Back Home.......2007-01-29
I do not regret this purchase. The titles on the CD meet my expectations.
Good country stuff.
Long Way Back Home deserves a huge and growing audience.......2004-11-01
Long Way Back Home is my first Gibson Brothers CD. I unconditionally love their music and lyric. Their "Mountain Song" words and rhythm beautifully inspire my clogging interests. "Callie's Reel" is a magnificent follow up. I am looking forward to choregraphing two dances to go with these two songs. I so love this CD I am going to look into their other CDs. Thanks for writing, playing and using one of Roy Hurd's songs that brought me to your site. Becky
Highly innovative bluegrass pop-folk.......2004-04-10
One of the most refreshingly original and pleasant-sounding new albums in the Americana and bluegrass fields... The Gibsons place solid 'grassy picking inside a warm, good-natured country-folk fusion, refining the efforts made by progressive newgrassers in the 1970s, hitting the magical stride that folks like Earl Scruggs and New Grass Revival were looking for all those years. In addition to a tone of finely-crafted originals, they also have several well-chosen covers, such as a version of The Band's "Ophelia" and "Satan's Jeweled Crown," from the Louvin Brothers catalogue. Bluegrass purists in search of hot picking and drag-race instrumental pyrotechnics won't like this album, but for folks who are interested in hearing new, well-written material and who are open to singer-songwriter influences, this album will be a long-lived favorite. Highly recommended!
full, visceral brand of bluegrass.......2004-04-02
From the town of Ellenburg Depot in the Champlain Valley in upstate New York., The Gibson Brothers emerged on the music scene in 1991 and put out albums on the Big Elm, Hay Holler and Ceili labels early in their music career. Their "traditional music with a twist" has won them many fans and a 1998 award for "Emerging Artist of the Year." In 2002, they signed with Sugar Hill Records and released the highly acclaimed "Bona Fide" in 2003. When not performing, Leigh is a dairy farmer, and Eric is a school teacher.
Their sophomore effort on the Sugar Hill label, "Long Way Back Home," continues their formula of a full, visceral brand of bluegrass built around the brothers' duet singing and songwriting. This disc consists of seven originals. Leigh Gibson contributes Dreams That End Like This, Any Man in His Right Mind, and I Gotta Get Back To You. Eric Gibson composed The Way I Feel, I'm not Wanted Here, and He'd Take Her Back Again. Drawing inspiration from the Adirondacks on a beautiful spring day, Eric collaborated with Roy Hurd to pen "Callie's Reel." In each case, the song's author sings lead with his brother singing harmony. The only number with three-part harmony (courtesy of Alan Bartram) is "I'm not Wanted Here." Although brother duet singing is a large part of their signature sound, I'd encourage them to consider a few more songs with additional harmony on future releases. Maybe even invite their little sis, Erin, back into the vocal mix now and then as they did on the "Bona Fide" album? Besides the traditional "East Bound Train," the band covers of songs by Kieran Kane, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson Leap, Jaime Robbie Robertson, Chris Jones, and Edgar Edens.
Leigh Gibson plays guitar and sings. Eric Gibson plays banjo, lead guitar, and sings. The brothers are once again joined by their talented bass player Mike Barber and mandolinist Marc MacGlashan. Special guests include Jason Carter (fiddle), Luke Bulla (fiddle), Rob Ickes (dobro), Russ Pahl (steel guitar), Sam Zucchini (percussion), and Alan Bartram (harmony vocal). Another difference from the "Bona Fide"project is the band's increasing use of drums and steel guitar. These three original cuts (Dreams that End Like This, Any Man in his Right Mind, He'd Take Her Back Again) clearly show their distinctive, countrified stamp to some of their contemporary material. Now, with veteran experience to supplement their youthful energy, the Gibson Brothers' fame as bluegrass and country stars continues to grow. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)
Gibson Brothers Do It Again!.......2004-03-25
I did not think that 2003's "Bona Fide" could be topped -- I was wrong! The boys' trademark harmonies are in full force, the writing superb, and the musicianship fresh. Do not be surprised when it is nominated for a Grammy -- it is that good.
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- Soothing music for the soul
- Two world-class musicians from Madagascar
- Like Guitar? You have got the best of Madagascar right here
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The Long Way Home
Dama & D'Gary
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000000E39
Release Date: 1994-09-15 |
Tracks:
- Hiakatra Sa Hidina (To Go Up Or To Go Down?)
- Mpiarak' Aomby (Song Of The Cowherd)
- Mitady Kandra (Searching For Work)
- I Alamino (Be Cool!)
- Mpanjono Mody (The Fisherman's Return)
- Miavonavana Tokoa (The Conceited Beauty)
- Sahira Toy (Searching For Love)
- Voasary (The Parable Of The Orange)
- Andeso Aroy (Go On With Your Life)
- Namana (Friendship)
- Tongava Re! (Invitation To The Celebration)
- Gny Raha Tia (The One You Love)
- Aza Manadino (Don't Forget)
- Manake (Good Fortune)
- Mbola (The Fool At The Marketplace)
Customer Reviews:
Soothing music for the soul.......2003-07-28
I first heard Dama and D'Gary on independant radio, with their track "Be Cool." After that night, I made it my mission to discover the writers of that amazing song. After much research, I came across "The Long Way Home."
This CD is everythin I expected it to be. Soft, melodic tunes, coupled with rich vocals, nicely arranged. Some songs were a little too chirpy for me, but without a doubt, this CD was a worthy buy. You won't hear anything like this.
Two world-class musicians from Madagascar.......2002-05-16
The Kaiser-Lindley "World Out of Time" series brought many Madagascar musicians some Western attention, including these two guitarists. Dama Mahaleo has been revered in his homeland for 30 years as a musician (the liner notes call him "Bob Dylan and John Lennon rolled into one") and part-time politician. He is known for flatpicking in a style similar to Merle Travis. D'Gary is a guitar prodigy who never owned a guitar of his own until Kaiser and Lindley sent him one. This album was recorded in Lousiana during an American tour. Each man plays several of his songs (different versions of some of these songs appear on Mahaleo's "En Concert" and d'Gary's "Horombe"). The music is VERY good, but there is one glaring problem--the two only play guitar together on ONE SONG! Otherwise, each only contributes backing vocals to the other's songs. With its spare instrumentation, this is largely a folk album.
My favorite cut is "The Fisherman's Return", a jam with Dama on kabosy (a small Malagasy guitar with unusual fretting) and Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil). Dama's "Aza Manadino" is put over the top by ghostly backing vocals. "Namana" and "Tongava Re!" (maybe my favorite Malagasy song) are among other Dama gems; strong d'Gary cuts include "Andeso Aroy" (called "Mbo Hahita Avao" on the "Horombe" album) and "Mpiarak' Aomby".
Like Guitar? You have got the best of Madagascar right here.......1999-07-27
These are the top two guitarists of Madagascar. Dama (Mahaleo) as great as he is with guitar as well as singing, realized the talent of another guitar player, D'Gary and decided to sponsor him by producing a CD together... D'Gary had the talent but needed a marketing push. The product is marvelous CD that will delight your ears. In this album are Dama's titles that you will probably not find in any other CD: they are all masterpieces: Hiakatra Sa Hidina, Miavonavana Tokoa, Voasary (Iny izy fa hitako eny antampon-kavoana), Namana, Tongava Re!, Aza Manadino,Mbola Great wisdom and wit, political criticism and encouragement are all embodied in this work. I also liked and appreciated D'Gary's work. He is a fine artist that merit recognition. What a find!
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