The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

ASIN: B000008UOF

Track Listings
 
1. Vow
2. I Can't Get Over You
3. Nobody's Darlin' But Mine
4. Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar
5. Why You're Leaving Me This Time
6. Don't Count the Rainy Days
7. Breeze
8. Somebody's Heart's Being Broken
9. Master's Call
10. Poor Ellen Smith
11. Bottom Line
12. Used to Be

The Bottom Line,The McPeak Brothers,Copper Creek,Bluegrass,Country,Pop,Progressive Bluegrass,Traditional Bluegrass
The Bottom Line
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Bottom Line
    Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps
    Manufacturer: New Light Ent
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000P6R85O
    Release Date: 2007-05-15

    Tracks:

    1. All Time Low
    2. Put the Squeeze on Me
    3. If Momma Don't Dig It
    4. Whet My Appetite
    5. Don't Make a Habit of It
    6. I Know Handsome When I See It
    7. Eieio
    8. Bottom Line
    9. Next Big Thang
    10. How Am I Gonna Stop Loving You
    11. In the Pink
    12. I Call Your Bluff
    13. I Do My Drinkin' on the Weekend
    Land of the Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Pleasant Acoustic Music
    • Great!
    • The best of Gorka
    • Great stuff-- real feelings!!!!!
    • Gorka's greatest work -- Stacked with his greatest songs
    		 Land of the Bottom Line
    John Gorka
    Manufacturer: RCA Victor
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000NHP
    Release Date: 1990-04-10

    Tracks:

    1. Land Of The Bottom Line
    2. Armed With A Broken Heart
    3. Raven In The Storm
    4. The One That Got Away
    5. Full Of Life
    6. Stranger In My Driver's Seat
    7. The Sentinel
    8. Dream Street
    9. Mean Streak
    10. Italian Girls
    11. Jailbirds In The Bighouse
    12. Promnight In Pigtown
    13. I Saw A Stranger With Your Hair
    14. Love Is Our Cross To Bear
    15. That's How Legends Are Made

    Amazon.com

    His rich baritone and literate songwriting are John Gorka's links to an urban folk tradition that belies his years, linking him more to early '60s troubadors than to the singer-songwriters of the '70s and '80s. Ranging from snapshots of modern life (as on the title song), to quietly devastating love songs ("Armed with a Broken Heart," "I Saw a Stranger with Your Hair") and funny, wistful meditations ("Italian Girls"), Gorka's songs are studded with dry wordplay, precise imagery, and sudden glimpses of deep feeling. Gorka and producer Bill Kollar resist more conventional commercial polish to keep the arrangements lean and largely acoustic, with Gorka's voice sparingly shadowed by occasional vocal harmonies from Shawn Colvin, among others. --Sam Sutherland

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Pleasant Acoustic Music.......2007-01-03

    This is the second CD I bought of John Gorka's music, and I really am enjoying it a lot. He has a nice, pleasant voice, and his songs are worth listening to. Being a fan of acoustic music, this one really is "right up my alley". I highly recommend it to those who love acoustic music, and appreciate lovely melodies and sensitive lyrics.

    5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2004-12-04

    Title track, "Raven in Storm" and "Full of Life" are the top tracks in my opinion. The whole thing is good! There is not one BAD John Gorka album! The only one I don't have in my collection is the first one, "I Know." I agree with Amazon's assessment, "Gorka's songs are studded with dry wordplay, precise imagery, and sudden glimpses of deep feeling." This hits it on the head. He is a witty musician who very creatively and artistically talks and sings about everyday life. Like a good writer like John Updike does, Gorka, through his song, makes everyday experience come to life.

    5 out of 5 stars The best of Gorka.......2001-06-10

    This are songs of late adolescence, full of power and anger. Like an old Rimbaud, Gorka here delivers the main course. He never did it again in his later cd's. This is his best one. Better than anything he's done since, and probably better than anything he'll do.

    One of the best folk cd's ever!

    5 out of 5 stars Great stuff-- real feelings!!!!!.......2001-03-02

    If you are new to John Gorka's great music, buy this CD, you will not be disappointed. His music is about feelings (deeply felt) and he communicates them with a rich simplicity and honesty which are compelling and addictive. His voice is beautiful, yet not showy and he offers the depth of his soul on this collection. Experience it and enjoy it. This is a rare treat to be cherished and savored!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Gorka's greatest work -- Stacked with his greatest songs.......2001-02-11

    After seeing John Gorka on "Austin City Limits" in 1993, I began following each release. I now believe that "Land of the Bottom Line" is his finest work. The release contains his greatest love songs, often times in somber themes. While his recent productions still weave musical genius throughout, they are distracted at times by an overuse of percussion and background instruments. Gorka is at his best as a pure acoustic performer, which is the dominant presentation in "Land of the Bottom Line". In songs such as "Armed with a broken heart", "I saw a stranger with your hair", and "Love is our cross to bear", John combines his haunting baritone voice with amazing guitar playing.

    In their early careers, some artists stack many of their great songs into one release. In "Land of the Bottom Line", Gorka provides a consistent template of his incredible skills with at least half of his greatest songs ever. In fact, many of the requests he accepts at concerts come from this CD. This is a must buy for all acoustic afficionados and for anyone who is not aquainted with John Gorka.
    The Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Awesome
    • OUTSTANDING
    • A REAL bass player!!!
    • This CD is the bomb!
    • Wonderfully Inspiring
    		 The Bottom Line
    Michael Manson
    Manufacturer: A440 Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00006AGFM
    Release Date: 2002-07-30

    Tracks:

    1. Outer Drive
    2. Keys To My Heart
    3. Seven Whole Days
    4. Angel's Serenade
    5. Everlasting Love
    6. Everlasting Love (reprise)
    7. Just One Touch
    8. The Bottom Line
    9. Close Your Eyes
    10. Goin' Home
    11. The Bottom Line (reprise)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2004-04-08

    Kirk Whalum mentioned The Bottom Line in "The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 2", so I thought I'd check this fella out, The Bottom Line. Went to his website and downloaded a couple of tracks, and knew I needed to get a hold of his record, so I searched around, but in vain.

    Then I walked through the jazz section at Borders some weeks later, and to my delight I accidentally bumped into the CD, under the wrong alphabetical section. That was 8 months ago, and my biggest compliment is that, to this day, the music still sounds fresh. Definitely one of my all time favourite CD's. My favourite tracks are "Outer Drive", "Just One Touch" and "Close Your Eyes".

    Quick Michael, release another one! :)

    5 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING.......2003-06-18

    THIS CD RANKS RIGHT UP THERE AS ONE OF THE BEST IN MY COLLECTION. MICHAEL MANSON IS THE KIND OF ARTIST THAT KEEPS YOU WANTING MORE. HIS TALENTS ARE SUPERB AS DEMONSTRATED IN THIS CD. YOU CAN'T GO "WRONG" WITH THIS ONE. IT IS TRULY OUTSTANDING.

    5 out of 5 stars A REAL bass player!!!.......2003-04-01

    Bass players respect other players who play the bass and the bass guitar particularly when they play both well. MM is slamming on both. Most know of him because of work he does with other "big" name arists. MM's first release has several great tunes. Outer Drive has rec'd lots of airplay on Smoot Jazz formats. My favorite is Bottom Line for the slamming bass riffs and the clean horn sound of Roy Haynes. The story behind Keys To My Heart will make you cry. It was my inspiration to buy the CD when I saw MM play with Kirk Whalum. Now that I have seen him perform his own set, can't wait to go listen to it again. Get This! NOW!

    5 out of 5 stars This CD is the bomb!.......2002-10-07

    I saw this phenomenal bassist when he was touring with Kirk Whalum. At the concert they mentioned that he had a CD out - so I bought it. I was not disappointed in the least. This is one of those CDs where you can just put it in and play it all the way through - every song on it is a jam.

    This guy is going to blow up - I heard he will be opening for that new BWB group (Braun,Whalum, and Brown) when they go on tour. If you like smooth jazz - but tired of the same old sound, get this CD!!

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Inspiring.......2002-08-13

    We received a free copy of the album at the concert where the album was released. I immediately listen to it and was awe struck. The sounds range from smooth & mellow to very upbeat. You can definately tell Mr. Manson put his heart into this one.
    Time Between Trains
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • melodically flat and lyrically pedantic??
    • Boring if not another garage band singer
    • all aboard this 'Train'
    • Disagree with the "official" review... she is terrific!
    • WOW!
    		 Time Between Trains
    Susan Werner
    Manufacturer: Bottom Line / Koch
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000BIKJ
    Release Date: 1998-09-15

    Tracks:

    1. Time Between Trains
    2. Old Mistake
    3. Bring 'Round The Boat
    4. Sorry About Jesus
    5. Petaluma Afternoons
    6. Courting the Muse
    7. Montgomery Street
    8. Like Bonsai
    9. Can't Let You In
    10. Standing in My Own Way
    11. Vincent
    12. Movie of My Life (hidden track)

    Amazon.com

    Time Between Trains is an album of small virtues. The production by Darell Scott is spare and beautiful. Scott adorns each song with subtly idiosyncratic touches (Scottish bagpipes, Indian tablas) that add surprising textures. This is an album for travelers between allegiances, romantic and otherwise. Throughout, one hears mandolins, bouzoukis, trumpets, and violins, yet the overall effect is intimate. Unfortunately, Werner is a better vocalist than songwriter. Some tunes are melodically flat and lyrically pedantic. Strangely, she finally lets her hair down with the hidden track, "When They Make a Movie of My Life." Seemingly intended as a joke, it has much more going on melodically than many of her originals. --Anthony Bonet

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars melodically flat and lyrically pedantic??.......2005-04-07

    Better vocalist than songwriter indeed... I beg to differ! Okay, so every Susan Werner album has a few "phoned-in" songs... But did the reviewer even listen to "Petaluma Afternoons" or "Courting the Muse?" Melodically flat - maybe a couple of tracks aren't as inspired as the others. But who could listen to the poignantly organic rise and fall of "Sorry About Jesus" and feel anything approaching flat? And I suppose by "lyrically pedantic" he means that her songs contain words your average 13-year-old wouldn't know. How many songs do you know that contain the word "serotonin," after all? But to me this is exactly the sort of thing that makes Susan Werner such an original. She hops elegantly between folk, country, blues, and any number of other genres. But above all, what makes Susan's music shine is the sincerity of it. She doesn't mass-produce slick danceable tunes or schmaltzy tearjerkers - she simply writes from the heart, and this album I think contains some of her most inspired songs. Honestly though, any recording is going to sell Susan short. She's a live performer by nature, meant to be seen in person. Still, this album, of all of hers, is about as close as you can come to that experience thanks to the close-miked intimacy that really captures her expressive voice. If you like folk or "traditional" country/bluegrass, and enjoy compassionate, sincere songwriting, this is well worth buying.

    1 out of 5 stars Boring if not another garage band singer.......2003-11-05

    This gal is unpleasant to listen to. I wouldn't pay to see this entertainer. Very boring folk like tune to her songs. Get into something more interesting like native beats or world music, but I see no talent in a gal on the stage with a guitar or someone with a voice like Susan Werner.

    5 out of 5 stars all aboard this 'Train'.......2001-11-08

    Having been a Susan Werner fan since Spring 1995, (one of those times where you don't know the artist but the disc called out to me: "The Last of the Good Straight Girls," and I bought it sound-unheard) I feel this release best represents Werner's strengths. This is a disc full of songs depicting various emotionally-based passages through life: adolescent discomfort (Sorry about Jesus); leaving home for college (Like Bonsai); relationship dissolution (Bring 'Round the Boat, Can't Let You In); post-relationship dissolution (Time between Trains; Old Mistake). Werner acutely communicates in a universal way, the observations and foibles that speak to anyone who cares to listen or hear.

    The only mis-step (if you can call it that) is the inclusion of "Vincent," Don McLean's paean to the artist. It's a great song, but it doesn't really grab you the way Werner's originals do. It does, however, display her great taste in cover material.

    Largely unavailable is her latest disc, "New Non-Fiction (Oct.2001)," but if your awareness about Werner is in the early stages, I highly recommend this disc. The Amazon reviewer emphasizes her vocal skills (with good reason, she trained in operatic vocals before taking this detour), which is true; what he didn't mention was that Werner can sing folk, pop, torch and jazz with equal aplomb. And to her credit, live versions of songs from this and other albums typically do not resemble the studio versions. This can rub folks the wrong way, if they buy Werner's discs based on what they heard live. But I encourage you to relax that response, and in the long run, you will not be dissapointed. Werner is a rare treat to see live, and for that experience, "Live at the Tin Angel" might be a better place to start than "Time Between Trains" if one has a total lack of Susan Werner music in their collection. For the past six years, she has stood the test of time (things still sound fresh on the 100th listen as they did on the 2nd). This is a rare gift indeed.

    5 out of 5 stars Disagree with the "official" review... she is terrific!.......2001-10-06

    I caught one of Susan's songs on WMVY (one of my all-time favorite radio stations, happily now available via web radio), and completely fell in love with her music.

    Each time I listen to this album I hear something completely different. In that respect her music reminds me of Seal - haunting, real, comforting, full of great images and stories.... she may not have Seal's incredible voice, but she is a great artist in her own style!

    5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2000-11-15

    Susan Werner's music takes you there. Whether it be Petaluma, a freshman college dorm, or a memory of an old flame - you can see it and feel it. Susan is an amazing musician. I wish that I had found her years ago!
    Bottom Line Encore Collection
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • At Last!
    • Kenny Rankin Resides in My Karass
    • While Kenny's Guitar Gently Smiles
    • Like I Was Young Again!
    • Greatest Live CD Ever!
    		 Bottom Line Encore Collection
    Kenny Rankin
    Manufacturer: Bottom Line / Koch
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    ASIN: B00000I0QP
    Release Date: 1999-02-23

    Tracks:

    1. With A Little Help From My Friends
    2. Haven't We Met
    3. Inside
    4. Peaceful
    5. Time And Love
    6. Penny Lane
    7. Why Do Fools Fall In Love
    8. Always
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    10. I've Just Seen A Face
    11. Birembau
    12. Doralice/Sunshine Of My Life
    13. She's A Lady
    14. In The Name Of Love
    15. You Are So Beautiful
    16. Blackbird
    17. Because Of You

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars At Last!.......2007-04-17

    I have finally found Kenny Rankin CDs here on Amazon (as well as CDBaby) and what great joy it's added to me life. I can't believe I've survived all these years without listening to his glorious voice while driving in my car. I've rediscovered the perfection that is his voice and the clever lyrics of many of his tunes.
    I work in the "industry" and I still marvel at the songs that first lit the fires in my mind and heart decades ago. The music is still fresh and relevant.
    Simply an amazing talent.

    5 out of 5 stars Kenny Rankin Resides in My Karass.......2007-01-22

    Kurt Vonnegut, the brilliant and revered sci fi oriented novelist of generations ago wrote about something he termed a "karass", something inside of you that is your own systemic mausoleum of sundry items that although perhaps of even an inconsequential aspect are all of inherent importance to you. My karass has all of Kenny Rankin's Cd's assembled as a unit together with my favorite carrot cake and especially including Bottom Line Encore collection, which is a brilliantly produced and performed CD that is simply special to me as one of Kenny's millions of fans and admirers.Getting back to Kenny and digressing from the esoteric ruminations of cult authors past, I first heard his name mentioned more than thirty years ago while listening to Allison Steele, The Nightbird on the old WNEW FM radio, one of New York's first hippy stations to step forward giving us artists like Richie Havens. the Chambers Brothers and Mad Dogs and Englishmen with Joe Cocker.Kenny Rankin was starting to catch fire then at a now defunct club called My Father's Place in Roslyn, Long Island. As Kenny started to be come a staple product at that club, his listening public began to realize that Kenny's voice is much like a musical instrument in and of itself. Kenny's immaculate guitar playing and his uncanny cover song abilities make him one of the most treasured artists still touring and besides,he has got to be good to make it into my karass. My favorite tracks on this CD are Penny Lane, Haven't We Met and Why Do Fools Fall In Love and She' a Lady- all send us reeling in amazement of this super talented and gifted recording artist. If you don't already have Kenny Rankin Bottom Line Encore Collection, as a CD Reviewer of some notoriety I humbly suggest that you initiate what will ultimately become a truly pleasurable purchase.

    Jay Adler, CD Reviewer

    5 out of 5 stars While Kenny's Guitar Gently Smiles.......2005-01-24

    "I just feel privileged that I've been allowed to continue in my craft, and I've been encouraged by all the positive feedback I've gotten from people over the years. When someone tells you a song changed their life, or inspired them to look at things in a slightly different way, well, you can't ask for a better reward than that." ~ Kenny Rankin

    FLASHBACK. Late seventies. Hearing "Haven't We Met" for the first time on the airwaves and liking the song. It was love-at-first-hear! The album: "The Kenny Rankin Album." Some of the songs: "When Sunny Gets Blue," "On And On," ("...puts on Sinatra and he starts to cry...") "Here's That Rainy Day," "Groovin'," "You Are So Beautiful," and "I Love You." And that was the beginning of Day One!

    Then came more nice albums: "After The Roses," "Peaceful," "Here In My Heart," "Inside," "A Song For You." And more great songs: "Misty Roses," "Sunday Kind Of Love," "One More Goodbye, One More Hello," "Inside," "In The Name of Love," "A House of Gold," "Peaceful," "What Matters Most" and the list is endless.

    NOW. "Professional Dreamer" on my Wish List.

    Mr. Rankin has a special way of singing a song so uniquely his own. And all the songs he recorded became exceptionally great and left lasting impressions to the listeners' tasteful ears. I have loved and enjoyed Kenny Rankin's music as far back as I can remember. He's such a great singer, composer, arranger and a gifted guitarist as well, and he's one of my all-time favorite musicians. Needless to say, his music has greatly moved and inspired me.

    "The Encore Collection" is my most recent Kenny Rankin CD. It was recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line (New York) in 1990 and the repertoire is simply fabulous with seventeen best-loved songs performed to perfection and to the delight of his audience and listeners. Listening to this CD is like being in that live concert. The sound quality is flawless and Mr. Rankin's performances are outstanding.

    For me, the most special number is his marvelous a cappella performance of Irving Berlin's evergreen, "Always" (this is my late parents' ultimate favorite song, and mine, too). It just blew me away while listening to it and I had to press repeat quite a number of times! It's simply spellbinding and now I realized that his voice is the greatest I've ever heard after Sinatra! I'd say this is the very highlight of the concert because of the audience's enthusiastic prolonged ovation.

    The rest of the highlights are The Fab 4's "With A Little Help From My Friends," "Penny Lane" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (with a touch of Rodgers & Hart's "My Funny Valentine"), a medley of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Doralice" and Stevie Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine of My Life," one of his personal favorite songs "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," the very haunting "Inside" (which he whispery ended with three nice words..."I love you"...then applause, applause and more applause), and of course, to me the most memorable song that drawn me to his music, "Haven't We Met."

    The FINALE was "Blackbird" which he started with a 'bark' and ended with...."I Love You, Good Night." But the audience was clamoring for more...more....and more!

    And the ENCORE was his heartfelt a cappella rendition of a very nice old song "Because of You" which he started with...."This is all for you for all the years." The words and music are so enchanting...

    "Because of you
    There's a song in my heart
    Because of you
    My romance had its start
    Because of you
    The sun will shine
    The moon and stars will say you're mine
    Forever and never to part."

    What a lovely way to wrap up the terrific concert! He has an extraordinary ability to express himself thru his beautiful music and his impeccable guitar playing skills. Congratulations Mr. Rankin for your unparalleled performances!

    This recording is truly remarkable and it's a MUST-HAVE to all Rankin fans. Five stars would be underestimating this superb CD. I'd give it ten stars! I'm sure you'll all agree with me.

    5 out of 5 stars Like I Was Young Again!.......2003-11-10

    Listening to this CD just takes me back to clubs in New York during the late 70's. Real honest musicians, at their best! Saw Kenny many times back then, at the Bottom Line, My Fathers Place, The Other (Bitter) End. He is as good here as ever. This is a great set of what Kenny does best. I highly recommend
    this CD to both old & new fan alike.

    5 out of 5 stars Greatest Live CD Ever!.......2000-08-24

    I have prided myself over the years as being a connoisseur of a wide variety of musical styles. Albums and cassettes aside I have a collection of well over 600 cds. This is the only one that I have ever bought a second copy so I would have another one available if anything ever happened to the original. I bought it months ago and still listen to it almost daily. Kenny accompanies himself on guitar, piano, and sings a capella. It is just him and the music. It doesn't get any better than this. I grew up with The Beatles and they covered Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, and others so well that their versions became the standards. I never in my life imagined myself saying this, but Kenny's covers of I've Just See a Face and Blackbird on this CD may be better than the originals. That's heavy stuff!
    Live At The Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful
    • buy this album
    		 Live At The Bottom Line

    Manufacturer: Heartdance Music
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B0001MS3A6
    Release Date: 2001-01-15

    Tracks:

    1. Cherokee
    2. Valvin' On A Riff
    3. Skylark
    4. Rene's Song
    5. Cookin' At The Continental
    6. Sandu
    7. Summer Knows
    8. Blue Rondo a la Turk
    9. I-95
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    Album Description

    The Modern Jazz Tuba Project's debut recording featuring swingin' big band style arrangements performed with three euphoniums, three tubas, and a four piece rhythm section. Beautiful tones and virtuosic musicianship in the tradition of the great Matteson-Phillips Tubajazz Consort.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-03-23

    Again, another great combination of the sounds of the tuba, both solo and background, and other instruments with modern jazz. again very enjoyable.

    5 out of 5 stars buy this album.......2006-03-11

    What a solid band! Swings top to bottom (!) Great soloists.
    Live at the Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Three stars...easily
    • Pleasant recording capturing Forbert�s recent live sound
    • Live from the Bottom Line
    • Steve Does NYC--Again
    • Third live platter and nothin's the matter...
    		 Live at the Bottom Line
    Steve Forbert
    Manufacturer: Koch Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00005BGKT
    Release Date: 2001-08-14

    Tracks:

    1. Real Live Love
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    3. Good Planets (Are Hard To Find)
    4. Strange
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    13. She's Living In A Dreamworld
    14. Complications
    15. The Sweet Love That You Give (Sure Goes A Long, Long Way)
    16. Romeo's Tune
    17. Nadine/You Cannot Win (If You Do Not Play)

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Three stars...easily.......2005-02-23

    Steve Forbert and the Rough Squirells are captured live at The Bottom Line and the band offers up 17 nifty tracks for folkers to savor. Forbert's unique vocal stylings are still intact and the band is spry and enthusiastic, and production is very good. Some of my faves are "Strange" and "Goin down to Laurel", and yes, he performs "Romeo's Tune" for anyone who cares to remember his biggest chart hit. Forbert has always been a low key sucess and this seems to suit him and his fans well. Although "Live..." won't set the world ablaze it still asks questions of how a talent such as Forbert can remain so annonymous when others mining the same genre achieve greater commercial sucess. Go figure, and check back at a later date with your response.

    3 out of 5 stars Pleasant recording capturing Forbert�s recent live sound.......2001-10-02

    Forbert's latest live release, his third in the past five years, is the first to document his recent compositions and live-show. This seventeen-track disc records a mid-2000 performance at New York's Bottom Line, and highlights music from his last few LPs. Included are six tracks from 2000's "Evergreen Boy," three from 1995's "Mission of the Crossroad Palms," and one from his 1996 release, "Rocking Horse Head." Earlier material is present in "Goin Down to Laurel" and "You Cannot Win (If You Do Not Play)" (the latter in medley with Chuck Berry's "Nadine"), from his 1978 debut, and his only Top-40 hit, "Romeo's Tune" from the 1979 sophomore release, "Jackrabbit Slim."

    The early tunes also turned up on Forbert's other two live releases, albeit incarnated by somewhat different touring groups. His latest four-piece edition of the Rough Squirrels shares players with the same-named band on 1997's "Here's Your Pizza" (itself a document of a 1987 date), but 1996's "King Biscuit Flower Hour" (documenting a 1982 performance) has an entirely different band. The current edition of the band is focussed and tight, providing a variety of folk-rock and rock backings, with more than a hint of MG-like soul (especially in the opening guitar that borrows a legendary Steve Cropper riff).

    This is mostly a fans-only release, as the flavors it adds to the studio tracks are subtle, rather than revelatory. The dearth of introductory or between-song chatter turns this into more of a restatement of recent recordings than a reproduction of the concert experience. Those whoýve attended Forbertýs shows will enjoy how this recording captures his current set list, but those whoýve yet to cotton to Forbert's songwriting talent and idiosyncratic vocals won't find much of anything new to latch on to here.

    3-1/2 stars, if Amazon allowed fractional reviews.

    5 out of 5 stars Live from the Bottom Line.......2001-08-19

    This is one of Steve Forbert's best c.d.'s. Anytime you can't make it to one of his shows, put on this c.d. and you'll feel like you're right there....

    4 out of 5 stars Steve Does NYC--Again.......2001-08-16

    This CD seems to center on Steve's last two albums(Evergreen Boy} and (Rocking Horse Head). While I'm not a fan of most live albums, the sound on this recording is superb with the 5 piece Rough Squirrels playing as tight as a studio session. The highlight song is a beautiful version of "Rose Marie" which even duplicates the splendid electrified acoustic sound of the guitar work on Forbert's previous album. The only problem with this CD is it doesn't offer many of Steve's older songs(i.e. Streets of This Town or Born Too Late).

    Steve Forbert continues to be one of the best kept secrets around and that is truly baffling to me. His self deprecating humor and songs of unrequited love continue to be gems. I only hope that he continues to record and perform long into the future for those of us who admire and appreciate his talent.

    5 out of 5 stars Third live platter and nothin's the matter..........2001-08-15

    Steve Forbert's been trolling through his considerable body of work recently and releasing one winner after another. This live,July 2000 concert makes a nice addition to Steve's recent releases 'Young Guitar Days' and the live in '89 'Here's Your Pizza". His earliest live album 'King Biscuit Hour' is still tops in my book, but that's only because I'm such a fan of his early stuff. This release finds him cookin' with gas ably backed by the fearless "Rough Squirrels", one tough and wiry road band that punches up Steve's gentler songs and burns high octane on the rockers. This time around the setlist focuses on post- 'American In Me' material for the most part, with terrific versions of 'Evergreen Boy', 'It Sure Was Better Back Then' and a really tasty version of 'Rose Marie'. There's lotsa stuff from Steve's 90's albums and he brings out the 70's stuff like 'Goin' Down To Laurel', 'Complications' and 'Romeos Tune' for the listening pleasure of old geezers like me. It rocks and it rolls and to quote the man himself it's "..so good to feel good again". Get this one and have yourself a well deserved smile.
    Sweet Little Dangerous: Live at Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • great live album
    • Great Singing, Great Songwriting - A Classic
    		 Sweet Little Dangerous: Live at Bottom Line
    Heather Myles
    Manufacturer: Diablo Records UK
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    ASIN: B0000252JE
    Release Date: 2003-10-06

    Tracks:

    1. Introduction - Read You All Wrong
    2. Gonna Have Love
    3. Other Side Of Town
    4. Sweet Little Dangerous
    5. If The Truth Hurts
    6. True Love Won't Let You Down
    7. Lovin' The Bottle
    8. When The Tingle Becomes A Chill
    9. Love Me A Little Bit Longer
    10. Rum And Rodeo
    11. Worried Wife Blues
    12. Changes
    13. Walk Through This World With Me
    14. Cadillac Cowboy

    Album Description

    Live set exclusively for Demon from the Bottom Line, in Shepherd's Bush in 1995.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars great live album.......2006-02-11

    This is a great album. Like all of heather Myles albums. If you have a love of music this album will not disapoint you.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Singing, Great Songwriting - A Classic.......2001-04-24

    This CD is a showcase for a great singer-songwriter. Many of the songs on this CD are highlights from her two earlier Hightone releases as well as a preview of songs on Highways and Honky Tonks (a future release at the time of the recording). In addition, Heather does cover a few older songs. Not only does Heather have a great Bakersfield sound; her songwriting has the intelligence of a Mary Chapin Carpenter. For someone looking for an introduction to a great performer, this CD serves as a greatest hits primer. Fortunately, there will be many more hits in the future.
    You Will Go to the Moon
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • You Will Go To The Moon
    • Go to the moon-and love it.
    • in response to Michael B Baer
    • Good to The Last Drop
    • Another Excellent Moxy Früvous CD!
    		 You Will Go to the Moon
    Moxy Früvous
    Manufacturer: Bottom Line / Koch
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B0000049YS
    Release Date: 1997-03-18

    Tracks:

    1. Michigan Militia
    2. Get In The Car
    3. I've Gotta Get A Message To You
    4. Lazlo's Career
    5. Sahara
    6. Lee
    7. No No Raja
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    9. Your New Boyfriend
    10. Kick In The Ass
    11. Boo Time
    12. Love Set Fire
    13. You Will Go To The Moon

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars You Will Go To The Moon.......2006-05-23

    I worked in Northern New Hampshire with a transplanted Canadian who was really fond of these guys. When I asked her why she liked them so much, she could only say, "Because they're so Canadian!."

    I think she's absolutely right. If you buy this album, you'll be charmed by the band's relentless charm and optimism, despite their generally unsentimental approach.

    By far, my favorite cut is "You Will Go To The Moon." This song captures so much self-assurance and technological optimism. Gotta love it...

    I know what moxy is, by the way, from the late 1950s. But Fruvous...

    5 out of 5 stars Go to the moon-and love it........2005-02-07

    After discovering Fruvous in 2004, I had already missed all their live shows, and all their albums had come out. I first heard them on "Bargainville," then "b," and I loved Fruvous instantly. Their incredible vocal, lyrical, and instrumental talents make almost every song they ever recorded amazing. After listening to 'ville and b, I was content for awhile, because I didn't realize they even had any other albums released. Boy, was I happily suprised. Next I purchased "Live Noise" -the essential album for anyone who has never seen a live fruvous show (including myself)- and was even more amazed with their improv and hilarious between song banter. A few days ago, i got "You Will Go To The Moon." I love it. I think it is one of their best albums, with a mix of satire, silliness, and bittersweet melodies-almost everything that makes Moxy Fruvous so incredibly wonderful and unique. It starts out with "Michgan Militia." This is a song you will have in your head all day, and will captivate you from the amazing inroductory riff. Next is "Get in the Car," a fun romp. Skipping down to "Sahara," you hear a middle-eastern influenced melody and captivating lyrics, sung by MIke Ford. After Sahara is "Lee." This is quite possibly one of my favorite Fruvous songs. It has a hauntingly beautiful melody, with a slow, lyrical mood that is incredible. Dave Matheson is amazing on lead vocals, and brings emotion to this track. "No No Raja" is another middle-eastern influenced track, with Jian on lead, with a great melody. "The Incredible Medicine Show" is a song about plastic surgery, in a nutshell. But the vocals are really blended and make it enjoyable, and fun if you enjoy that sort of Fruvous. "Your New Boyfriend" is just funny. Right-wingers may not enjoy it, for a reason that is apparent in the lyrics "your new boyfriend's a bit...of a right wing @&$!" But other than that, it is hilarious, if the lyrics in the chorus don't bother you. It is also a bit Beatles-esque. "Boo Time" isn't really a purposeful song...but the beat is infectious, making it another of my favorites from this album. The bass drum and the saxaphone (played by Dave) give it a fuller sound than the version I heard on "Live Noise." "Love Set Fire" is a song that puts me right on the fence. The lyrics are good, and the melody is good, but it is sort of slow and stark. The title track, "You Will Go To the Moon," is really good. Some people don't like it, but the vocals and harmonies make it a favorite of mine, and a great way to round out a wonderful CD. Fruheads will love it, and it is also a wonderful introductory album for people who want a taste of the many sides of Moxy Fruvous.

    5 out of 5 stars in response to Michael B Baer.......2004-03-19

    I think your review says more about the reviewer than the product. Although you are quite right that Michigan Militia refers to an American phenomenon, the other songs you mention do NOT. Perhaps you think all conservatives are American (Your New Boyfriend)? Or only we get plastic surgery (Incredible Medicine Show)? I have to admit that Canadians aren't going to the moon on their own any time soon. However, the song (You Will Go To The Moon) is still not a specific critique of American lunar landings, but the general (and international) phenomenon of exploiting space, and the pointless pursuit of Progress for its own sake. Imperialism, you say? Not once did they mention conquest or colonies, so you are misusing that term.

    As for the forementioned Michigan Militia, did you know that there actually IS a Michigan Militia? They are one of the most prominent right-wing militias in the 'States. Not only that, but being in Michigan they are proximate to Canada, so no doubt the Canadians may be more aware of them than they are of other such groups. Now this critique is squarely aimed at Americans, but I hesitate to call it 'anti-American'; not all criticisms of America reflect anti-Americanism, whether issued by natives or foreigners. Personally, I am not a fan of these groups, so at least they are not part of MY America.

    Nevertheless, confusing those other songs for anti-American rhetoric demonstrates an embarrassing cultural egocentricity on YOUR part (I'm not going after America, just you).

    That being said, this is an excellent album. We already know that Moxy Fruvuous are masters of vocal harmony and catchy songs, and their lyrics alternate between the overtly political and purely whimsical. However, on this album they tackle a wide variety of musical styles, including Indian and Arabian music (No No Raja for the former, the standout Sahara for the latter). I bought this album not long after it came out, and it still gets spins in my player (or rather has a place on my winamp playlists).

    Some people won't be able to enjoy this music. If you're conservative, it is understandable that you will find the politics annoying and disagreeable. Some people will be turned off by the whimsical style of Moxy Fruvuous, especially the kids who can't enjoy a song unless someone gets lyrically shot or ass-raped, or the eternal angst of suburban youth finds its voice. However, if you like straight-up melodies, endeniable hooks and artists who don't take themselves too seriously, this is the stuff.

    5 out of 5 stars Good to The Last Drop.......2001-12-25

    YWGGTM, I must admit, is my favorite früvous album - and I own them all! For those of you who have not yet heard Früvous, you don't know what you're missing... for those of you who have, you know their incredible range of style. From the upbeat - ("King of Spain", My Baby Loves a Bunch of Authors) to the beautifully bittersweet ("Fly", "Sad Girl"), and of course the witty political commentaries (The Greatest Man in America, The Ballad of Cedric Früvous and many more!) Früvous combines musical genius with engaging, clever lyrics... who could ask for more?
    This album combines the best of it all. From the very first note (the opening riff of Michigan Militia is unforgettable) to the exotic sounds of "Sahara" and "No No Raja", the haunting melody and sweet vocals of "Lee", the beatles-esque "Get in The Car" and "Your New Boyfriend" (beatles with a kick, I might add) every song on You Will Go To The Moon is a listening experience and well worth every minute!

    5 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Moxy Früvous CD!.......2001-06-02

    I first heard of Moxy at a dance where they played King of Spain and The Drinking Song. Mesmerized by these 2 excellent songs, I ran out and got Bargainville (Moxy's Best) and later purchased Live Noise.

    Well...when I saw this CD for 5 bucks in a pawn shop, I had to get it. Not as good as Bargainville but better than Thornhill. Yes, it is pretty scathing to the US but come on! If you cant laugh at your country, who can you laugh at? Another great CD.

    Now if only Moxy Früvous would come to Vancouver...
    Rock Bottom: Live at the Bottom Line
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Rock Bottom: Live at the Bottom Line
      Dave Davies
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005O6PX
      Release Date: 2004-01-06

      Tracks:

      1. I Need You
      2. She's Got Everything
      3. Beautiful Delilah
      4. Creepin' Jean
      5. Good to See Yer
      6. Look Through Any Doorway
      7. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
      8. Tired of Waiting
      9. Kiss
      10. Milk Cow Blues
      11. Imaginations Real
      12. Dave's Got His Reading Glasses
      13. Wicked Annabella
      14. Picture Book
      15. Death of a Clown
      16. All the Kinks Songs
      17. Too Much on My Mind
      18. Strangers
      19. Psycho Lounge
      20. One Night With You
      21. Living on a Thin Line
      22. All Day and All of the Night
      23. Encore
      24. Money (That's What I Want)
      25. Watts, David
      26. I'm Not Like Everybody Else
      27. You Really Got Me

      Album Description

      Kinks guitarist recorded live at The Bottom Line. 27 tracks, including many Kinks hits. 2001.

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      1. The Echoes 1959/1960
      2. The Lighter Side of Country
      3. The Silent Kind
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      5. Times Have Changed
      6. Townes Van Zandt [Extra tracks] [Import]
      7. Two of a Kind
      8. Ultimate Legends: Willie Nelson
      9. Western Swing Legends
      10. Wings of Victory

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