Stories

Stories

Stories

ASIN: B0009G3C8M

Track Listings
 
1. Flowers Creek
2. Slide
3. Echo Mountain
4. Whipporwill
5. Why, Oh Why
6. Leavin' Egypt
7. Unwanted Children
8. Ice on the Timber
9. D B's Blues
10. Country Girl
11. Give Me Water
12. Close By
13. Who's Gonna Pray for Me

Stories,Cedar Hill,Hay Holler,Bluegrass,Country,Pop
The Backyardigans
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • These songs are Great!!
  • Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans
  • The Backyardigans CD
  • Backyardigans Rule
  • Great for car trips
 The Backyardigans
The Backyardigans
Manufacturer: Nick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009VNBIS
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

  1. The Backyardigans Theme Song
  2. You and Me To the Rescue
  3. Castaways
  4. Questing, Questing
  5. A Pirate Says Arrr
  6. Yeti Stomp!
  7. Queens Are Never Wrong
  8. Those Bones
  9. Buffalo Girls & Boys
  10. Trudge, Trudge, Trudge
  11. Secret Agent
  12. Laser Limbo Tango (Limbo Rock)
  13. Row Your Boat
  14. Into The Thick It
  15. P.U.! (Stinky Swamp Song)
  16. Flying Rock Song (II)
  17. When Im Booin
  18. Please and Thank You
  19. Rockabilly Lullaby

Album Description

"CD EXTRA" includes bonus video of "Go! Go! Go!"

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars These songs are Great!!.......2007-07-05

My baby sure does love this CD, too. This Backyardigans CD has alot of my child's favorites. I have to sing about the pirate saying "ARRR" more times than I care to remember. The tunes are catchy, have modern music in them and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON'T SOUND LIKE A PURPLE DINOSAUR!!!! BUY BOTH OF THEM!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans.......2007-06-08

I bought this for my three year old daughter who loves watching The Backyardigans on TV. It is a BIG hit!! She loves listening to it, and it's fun to watch her sing along.

5 out of 5 stars The Backyardigans CD .......2007-06-03

This is one of the best children's CDs out there. Quite frankly I am sick of it right now because I have heard it so much. But, when it's back on again, I'll be singing right along with it. Oh, my daughter loves it too.

5 out of 5 stars Backyardigans Rule.......2007-06-02

We love the Backyardigans show and we're so glad to have the CD too. My son loves to sing and dance along (and so do I, but don't tell), and when he hears each song, he recalls which episode and what happened too. Great CD with a variety of songs from the first season of the show! We'll be getting the second CD soon!

5 out of 5 stars Great for car trips.......2007-05-29

This CD is almost constantly on in the car, I have 2 toddlers, and sometimes it's the only way we avoid whining and tears on a car trip.
Free to Be You and Me
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Okay but definately 70's sounding
  • Oldie but a Goodie
  • I still remember all the words
  • Still fresh and new
  • Still great after all these years!
Free to Be You and Me
Marlo Thomas
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F2CC0E
Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

  1. Free To Be You And Me - The New Seekers
  2. Boy Meets Girl - Mel Brooks and Marlo Thomas
  3. When We Grow Up - Diana Ross
  4. Don't Dress Your Cat In An Apron - Billy De Wolfe
  5. Parents Are People - Harry Belafonte and Marlo Thomas
  6. Housework - Carol Channing
  7. Helping - Tom Smothers
  8. Ladies First - Marlo Thomas
  9. Dudley Pippin And The Principal - Billy De Wolfe, Marko Thomas, Bobby Morse
  10. It's All Right To Cry - Rosey Grier
  11. Sisters And Brothers - Sisters and Brothers
  12. My Dog Is A Plumber - Dick Cavett
  13. William's Doll - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
  14. Atlanta - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
  15. Grandma - Diana Sands
  16. Girl Land - Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones
  17. Dudley Pippin And His No-Friend - Bobby Morse and Marlo Thomas
  18. Glad To Have A Friend Like You - Marlo Thomas
  19. Free To Be...You And Me - The New Seekers

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There are thousands upon thousands of children's albums out there, but the one that quietly left its mark with more '70s children than perhaps any other album was this disc. Free to Be...You and Me was a pet project of proud feminist Marlo Thomas (a.k.a. "That Girl"), and it was born--according to the liner notes--by the desire to provide her niece with music "to celebrate who she was and who she could be." Harry Belafonte sings "Parents Are People," ex-football great Rosie Grier offers an incredible, touching melody titled "It's All Right to Cry," and Diana Ross waxes future-positive on "When We Grow Up." A great hour of brain food for young--and not-so-young--children. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Okay but definately 70's sounding.......2007-07-10

I remembered this from childhood so I bought it. It's okay but you don't want to listen to it over & over, the songs and skits get irksome after the first run through. Not actually all songs, some short skits - a lot to do with gender equality wich is good but not alltogether entertaining... I prefer Billy Jonas - What Kind of Cat Are You!!!

5 out of 5 stars Oldie but a Goodie.......2007-06-27

This title was great when my children were children; now they're adults with children of their own, and it's still great. We keep it in the player in the car for when the grandkids ride with us along with Peter, Paul and Mommy and Peter, Paul, and Mommy Too. The grandkids enjoy it just as much as our kids did.

4 out of 5 stars I still remember all the words.......2007-05-24

Every time I hear these songs, it takes me back to my very first Fisher Price record player! I can still sing along with every song. My husband thinks the collection is a bit cheesey, and he is probably right. But that never stopped me from loving the best memories of my childhood. We are buying the collection for our children for sure!

5 out of 5 stars Still fresh and new.......2007-05-12

Not literally fresh and new, perhaps, but thirty years ago when I was first listening to this on vinyl, I never would have imagined that the message would still be essential in the 21st century. I've been buying copies for the kids of all my friends and relatives, because I hope that the more people listen to this growing up, the more likely that eventually we'll live in a world where this CD isn't needed.

5 out of 5 stars Still great after all these years! .......2007-03-14

An early birthday gift for my daughter (to be nine in April '07) - she can't get enough of this CD! After one listen, she was quoting bits and bites and getting up to hit "repeat" on the CD player. Cool.

My sister and I loved it as kids and though it's a teeny bit dated, the messages are sound, clear, and still 'work' today. The comedy is great for all ages(who can beat Mel Brooks and Alan Alda?)
So, my review says: get it! Listen ofen! And give it to someone you love!
True Stories I Made Up
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • More Dave Attell than Dane Cook
  • Good Stuff
  • You did it because you're whore!
  • Does Dane Cook collect royalties from this?
  • Excellent Performer
 True Stories I Made Up
Daniel Tosh
Manufacturer: Comedy Central
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BKDNVW
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

  1. Fictitious Disaster
  2. Mind Of A Sleeping Man
  3. Dream Small The Disappointment Hurts Less
  4. America The Augmented
  5. Gaunt And Sexy
  6. Hollywood Made Me Queer
  7. Enlightened Garbage
  8. I Heart Dave
  9. The Coprophagia Diet
  10. Please Light Me

Album Description

Tosh is currently one of the most requested comic headliners in the country and has evolved into one of the most popular and successful college acts, performing at over 700 campuses. He's appeared multiple times on Letterman and Leno, and was recently seen on MTV's "Punk'd". Previous TV credits include "The Late, Late Show With Craig Kilborn", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Last Call With Carson Daly", "Premium Blend", "The Best Week Ever", "The Test", and "Friday Night Stand-Up". All his best material (over 50 minutes) on one CD. The DVD compiles his best Comedy Central performances, including the highly rated "Comedy Central Presents".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars More Dave Attell than Dane Cook.......2007-06-18

This is one very funny concert, probably because he does push the limits. I have heard some people in here compare him to Dane Cook. Uhhh, I have a copy of Dane Cook's CDs and this one by Tosh is way funnier. Whereas Cook relies on being a cool buddy to the audience and relaying longwinded and contrived stories, Tosh tells jokes and he pushes the audience by saying things he knows they think are funny, but are perhaps a little afraid to laugh at in public. The smart humor had me just thinking more about Dave Attell, than Dane Cook.

4 out of 5 stars Good Stuff.......2007-05-12

Daniel Tosh is a very funny comedian. I am a difficult person to please when it comes to comedy, but this is one that you just have to buy....and it comes with his CD enclosed which is also really entertaining. Only complaint is I wish the DVD was more than 22 minutes, but since the CD is included, it is worth the purchase price.

4 out of 5 stars You did it because you're whore!.......2007-05-08

One might not rush out and buy this album based on Tosh's Comedy Central Presents special. The problem with those specials is that you don't get a real feel for the comedian because they are often rushed to make the time limit and they always have to censor themselves.

This album is from a Southern California show and it's absolutely hilarious. Tosh has very unique takes on various topics and he does it with an attitude. On several bits, he will challenge the audience to the point of insulting them directly. His take on plastic surgery is brilliant and he basically tells every female audience member with fake breasts that they are whores! He's not an insult comic, so it's done with a sense of playfulness. All of his material is taken with that approach and he pulls it off.

Admittedly, his delivery and inflection is similar to Dane Cook. That's about where the similarity between the two comics begins and ends. I remember seeing Tosh in the late 90's. Dane Cook's popularity has been a more recent phenomenon. Daniel Tosh's material is very well-written, thought out and "edgey." I'm happy for Dane Cook's success, but he relies too much on physical humor and bits that are just observations with no real commentary.

I've had this CD for about 2 weeks and I've listen to it at least 6 times. I highly recommend it for people who love stand-up comedy.

3 out of 5 stars Does Dane Cook collect royalties from this?.......2007-05-01

It's a funny album, there's no question about that. But at least seventeen times throughout the album you will momentarily forget that you're not listening to Dane Cook. Tosh has lifted Cook's tone down to the last detail. Every once in a while he channels Jim Gaffigan for a moment, but 98% of the time it's pure Dane Cook. It doesn't mean he's not funny, he definitely is. I just wish he'd come up with his own thing.

Oh, and if it turns out that Daniel Tosh has been doing this way longer than Dane Cook and it's Cook who lifted his act from Tosh, then I apologize. But I'm thinking probably not.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Performer.......2007-04-23

I can't believe that, at the time of this writing, there are only 14 reviews of this CD. Daniel Tosh is, hands down, one of the brightest stars the stand-up industry has to offer right now and he will only get more popular when his next release hits stores this summer.

To sum up the cd, Mr. Tosh is an original. His material AND delivery are fresh, playful, edgy, and absurd all mixed into one fluidly entertaining package. This is a performer who has a unique idea of what his version of "funny" is and knows how to deliver it in a way that gets his audiences howling early and often.

Comedy Central Records, who has an extremely noble, albeit short, history of providing bright and original new comedians to the masses (the only noteably regrettable sidestep being Kyle Cease, and I'm sure the inevitable Carlos Mencia) really did the industry a tremendous service by signing Daniel Tosh to their team. He deserves every due he gets. Outside of the Dave Attell CD, this is probably the best album they have in their line-up.

Other than that, all you need to know is that the only possible way you can have a better time than listening to this CD is to see Daniel live at a club. I've seen him four summers in a row and hope to continue the tradition. I wish him the best and look forward to getting the next CD signed upon his next appearence in Denver. Now go do yourself a favor and pick up this Album!
Meltdown!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • So fun!
  • Wonderful CD
  • My Favorite Kid Album - Perfect Gift for Your Friends That Just Got a New Kid
  • Good, fun music
  • Catchy songs!
 Meltdown!
Justin Roberts
Manufacturer: Carpet Square
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EHQ832
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

  1. I Chalk
  2. My Brother Did It
  3. Get Me Some Glasses
  4. Our Imaginary Rhino
  5. Meltdown
  6. Maybe The Monster
  7. Sandcastle
  8. More Than Just A Minute
  9. Taking Off My Training Wheels
  10. Cartwheels & Sommersaults
  11. Koala Bear Diner
  12. It's Your Birthday
  13. Song For You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars So fun!.......2007-07-07

This is a great CD! Our son loves it and we do too. The songs are creative and catchy. It is a pretty high energy CD and right up our son's alley. We highly recommend it...it's not your typical kid CD.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2007-07-04

This CD is great. My kid loves it and listens to it on every car ride. She is 1 and cant get enough.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Kid Album - Perfect Gift for Your Friends That Just Got a New Kid.......2007-07-03

My whole family loves this album. We pretty much buy it for everyone we know who gets a new kid. We have a lot of good kid music, most of which the kids like, some of which my wife and I also like. There are only a couple, however, that the kids and the adults love. This is one of them.

The lyrics are hilarious, so true and even poignant on occasion. It amazes me how well JR nails the kid and parent mentality without having kids of his own. Most (maybe all) of the songs are sung from a first person, little kid perspective. The song "Melt Down" will crack you up: "My mothers having a meltdown...". Cracks me up just thinking about the Mom and two kids just losing it "...it might sound outrageous but a meltdown's contagious". So true! "Cartwheels and Summersaults" is touching without going all Beaches on you. The song's about the kid's perspective on his new little sister, "we never really knew, how much we needed you, until you came into our lives, now things are pretty nice."

We're not a sing-along kind of family. We like music but we're not prone to belting it out in the minivan but even I'll sing along with this one.

4 out of 5 stars Good, fun music.......2007-05-09

This is a great kids' album. It has fun, simple music that will appeal to most younger kids and their parents. It's not another karaoke-ish version of Old MacDonald, eesh. We have kids from 3-10 and our whole family likes it.

5 out of 5 stars Catchy songs!.......2007-03-05

I ordered this based on a review I read on Justin Roberts. I had never heard him actually sing before. My daughter loves this album, and I find myself singing right along as well. His songs are catchy, humorous, and tell about life from a kid's point-of-view very well. I highly recommend it!
Little Einsteins: Musical Missions
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • End to Rest Time Woes
  • GOOD
  • Keeps them listening
  • Mission Completion!
  • Little Einstein fans rejoice
 Little Einsteins: Musical Missions
Disney
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CCXCWO
Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

  1. The Little Einsteins Theme Song
  2. Mission & Blast Off
  3. The Birthday Balloons: Space Needle
  4. The Birthday Balloons: Antarctica
  5. Rocket Safari: Elephant
  6. Rocket Safari: Giraffe/Rhino
  7. Rocket Safari: Rescue Rocket
  8. Pirate's Treasure: Big Wave
  9. Pirate's Treasure: Islands
  10. Pirate's Treasure: Get The Treasure
  11. The Golden Pyramid: Crocodile
  12. The Golden Pyramid: The Great Sphinx & The Golden Pyramid Song
  13. The Golden Pyramid: The Open Up Song
  14. The Curtain Call

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars End to Rest Time Woes.......2007-06-02

My three year old loves this CD and the cling book. It has made her rest time every afternoon a pleasant one for us both. She sings and clings and really uses her imagination. She is occupied and independantly creative. What more could a mom ask for?

4 out of 5 stars GOOD.......2007-05-07

ID PREFER THE DVDS BETTER BUT THIS AUDIO CD VERSION OF IT IS GOOD ALSO.

5 out of 5 stars Keeps them listening.......2007-03-21

My 5 YO son listens to this CD whenever he can find it. He is very engaged and participates as well in the pat, pat, pat and questions the Little Einsteins may ask. I have to hide it so he will do something else. We used it for musical chairs at his Little Einstein birthday party and it was very well received.

5 out of 5 stars Mission Completion!.......2007-03-19

My son LOVES his Little Einstein CD and listens to it all the time.

4 out of 5 stars Little Einstein fans rejoice.......2007-03-08

Ok..my [...]is a HUGE Little Einstein fan. She really loves this cd, however this is more of a story cd. It comes with a little book with removable gel like stickers so that the listener can make the picture of the story being recited. There are 3 or 4 very familiar stories including the music and all the Einstein character voices but I thought it was going to be just songs and music from the program. I was worried at first but it turns out to be a great "quiet time" cd because it's stories and music....your child does not need to use the stickers to enjoy the cd and they actually end up on my windows sometimes!
Greatest Stories Live
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Chapin was a great performer and songwriter
  • Awesome cd
  • Nostalgia
  • My Favorite Chapin Album
  • So What's With No 'Love Is Just Another Word', Already...?
 Greatest Stories Live
Harry Chapin
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002GYZ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Dreams Go By
  2. W.O.L.D.
  3. Saturday Morning
  4. I Wanna Learn A Love Song
  5. Mr. Tanner
  6. A Better Place To Be
  7. Let Time Go Lightly
  8. Cats In The Cradle
  9. Taxi
  10. Circle
  11. 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas
  12. The Shortest Story

Amazon.com

"Stories" is the operative word here. The late Harry Chapin penned tales that touched a chord in listeners regardless of their age, background, or truth be told, regardless even of the type of music they normally listened to. Chapin always came across as a tough guy with a heart of gold, a brainy type who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty--much like the protagonist of "Taxi" (a terrific rendition of which is contained herein). In addition to radio staples like "Cat's in the Cradle," the 1976 recording also sheds light on slightly lesser-known pieces like "Circle" and "Mr. Tanner." Chapin's affable manner shines through the entire album, giving it a disarming quality that's not always present on the studio versions. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Chapin was a great performer and songwriter.......2007-05-17

I first became aware of and saw Harry while I was attending the Air Force Academy in 1976. He put on an awesome show. This album is one of the finest live recordings of all time and perfectly reflects Harry's talents.
I subsequently saw Harry at The Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA where Harry remarked, "Back on the rotisserie." I saw him for the last time at a free concert at Stanford University. It was a solo event, except for the songs where he had his baby boy on stage. Watching Harry perform "Dancing Boy" while his son danced on stage and my similar-aged daughter dance on the grass was the most magical moment my wife and I have ever experienced at a concert. Alternately, one of our saddest moments was when we learned of Harry's untimely death which was the only time we've cried at the news of the death of an artist/performer.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome cd.......2007-02-21

If you are a fan of Harry Chapin then this is a must have - his talent shows through with each song and he is truly amazing - it is such a terrible thing that he died so early and didn't get the recognition he deserved.

This is an incredible live album - my personal favs are Dreams Go By, 30,000 bananas, Cat and the Cradle, Mr Tanner

5 out of 5 stars Nostalgia.......2007-01-09

It had been many years since I listened to Harry Chapin. Listening to the CD reminded me of how much I have missed him. I will be back soon for more.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Chapin Album.......2006-08-06

I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a fan of Harry Chapin, even though I own four of his albums - just one who appreciates his work. Introduced to Chapin in high school, via my dad, his Live album still remains my favorite; in fact, it's my favorite live album of any artist that I've heard.

There are twelve tracks on the album, spanning the years from the early 1970's through 1976. All of his big hits are on it, including "Cats in the Cradle." What makes this album unique is that the listener not only gets to hear Chapin's raw talent (without all of the tweaking from the studios), but also a glimpse at his personality.

Sometimes live performances just aren't that good - the artist just can't pull it off in front of the crowd. Not the case with Chapin and his band; in fact, I almost prefer his live versions over the studio ones for a couple of reasons: 1) the band takes greater risks; 2) more creativity is demonstrated; and 3) the interplay between the band and crowd is awesome!

Harry Chapin must have had quite a sense of humor, as demonstrated in "30,000 Pounds of Bananas." After he sings the song, he demonstrates to the audience the three alternate endings that he worked on. It is abolutely hilarious and entertaining. Another highlight is getting to hear his brother, Stephen, sing. Wow, what a beautiful voice! The same goes for John Wallace in "Mr. Tanner."

The only disappointment with the CD version is that there wasn't room enough to include the song "She Is Always Seventeen," which was on the original LP. It is an awesome song about a hippie who never grew up.

To sum it all up, if you've never listened to any Harry Chapin with the exception of the radio hits, this album is the best place to start. You will truly get a sense of the man and his music.

4 out of 5 stars So What's With No 'Love Is Just Another Word', Already...?.......2006-04-07

Harry Chapin confirmed with me following a later concert that the majority of these tracks come from his appearance at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, site of my earlier attendance and one of three west coast venues that the eleven live tracks on this album are drawn from. What no one has been able to confirm is why after all these years Love Is Just Another Word remains Harry Chapin's only studio track yet to make it to CD-format.

A favorite hackneyed homage that reviewers and fans alike enjoy paying to artists is how much better they are or were live than on record. With many an artist, Harry Chapin included, this artist-appreciator just ain't buyin' it. While concerts are enjoyable outings and live albums are on-occasion fun to listen to, they're both often marred by too many rock&roll-ly songs included to play on the heightened emotional state of the concertgoer. In this case the Way-Too-Many -Thousand Pounds of Bananas is the prime example.

Harry Chapin was at his best when he could weave heartfelt love and social-conscious story songs with arrangements that drove the story home. His initial canvas was most-often the studio, and he had a knack for bringing the best out of his loyal cadre of musicians. She Is Always Seventeen along with Love Is Just Another Word remain painfully absent from this CD. It's understandable how with apparent single-disc timing constraints the thinking upon first CD release would be to include the brothers' two accompanying live performances over the just-mentioned two of three LP studio add-on tracks...but that was then and this is now.

With a minimum of three concerts recorded, there has to be additional material at-hand that would well-serve a COMPLETE Greatest Stories Live. High Time Rhino, Elektra, Warner or the Estate gave us a complete Greatest Stories Live reflective of at a minimum the LP as it was conceived, intended and delivered, with the live tracks complimented by She Is Always Seventeen & Love Is Just Another Word to again accompany The (surviving) Shortest Story. [If they can do it for Joni...which they now have....] All in favor...say AYE.
Stories of a Stranger
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good but different.
  • The Evolution Of a Revolution
  • AWESOME!
  • O.A.R. is no Stranger to Success
  • Good
 Stories of a Stranger
O.A.R.
Manufacturer: Lava
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B5KRT8
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Heard The World
  2. Love And Memories
  3. Wonderful Day
  4. The Stranger
  5. Lay Down
  6. Program Director
  7. Nasim Joon
  8. Tragedy In Waiting
  9. Daylight The Dog
  10. One Shot
  11. Dakota
  12. 52-50

Album Description

Stories of a Stranger is arguably the first real O.A.R. album. While their sound is unmistakable, it now pulls of a contradictory feat by opening itself to a broader range of influences through songs more tightly focused than any they've done previously. By far it takes the listener closer than any other album to the matchless experience of hearing O.A.R. live-with the audio tweaked to position the listener in a center seat, a few rows back from the stage. All the ingredients are in place: the in-the-pocket lock-up of bassist Benj Gershman and drummer Chris Culos, the soulful slash and simmer of Jerry DiPizzo's sax, guitar parts from Richard On that stretch from steamy rhythm licks to souring, tuneful leads.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good but different........2007-05-13

When I first played this Cd in my car it shocked me b/c it was such a different sound coming from them. In my opinion between their older stuff and their newer stuff there is quite a big difference. It took a few days but after constant rotation in my Cd player I was finally hooked!
"Heard the World" is an amazing song and its so catchy.
I'm actually going to their "Stories of a Stranger" summer concert and I'm so stoked about it!
so when you buy this don't throw it out automatically, give it a chance, you might find you like it better than you think!


5 out of 5 stars The Evolution Of a Revolution.......2007-03-15

Of A Revolution (O.A.R.) has been around for quite some time and in that time has developed a sort of cult-following. Their music has gone through many different stages; their earliest resembling something caught between Marley-esque reggae type-subpop with lyrics that sounded like they could have been freestyled into a mic. What was produced some say is O.A.R.'s best work, it definitely gave them a perfect setting for future success.

Over the years the evolution of O.A.R. has not only come in the ways of highly-improved audio recordings but in the ways of more creative ways of using instruments and deeper, more meaningful lyrics. Their previous album, 'In Between Now and Then' was a beautiful step in the right direction but tried too hard to hang onto their rough roots as a hybrid band.

'Stories of a Stranger' is what comes after many years of evolving from a garage band playing college shows - to a band that can sell out any venue and that comes with a following that will eventually rival even the best bands in the world. The album encompasses every side of the band that has ever been shown and does it all better than any other album they've released has. From the start of the album you are taken on a type of musical journey where you hear everything from Pop, to Reggae-rock, to slower jazzy songs. Every side of O.A.R. shines on this album and even when they are at their slowest you still move to the beat.

This is a huge step in O.A.R.'s launch to stardom. It shows not only a versitile and capable musical style but creative use of instruments through slick bass-lines and dizzying saxophones. 'Stories of a Stranger' is a great album for new and old fans alike, every song offers something new and original that will keep you singing for months to come. The only thing better would be seeing them live, which offers an energy in its own class.

5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!.......2007-02-28

Everysong is a toe tapping, radio blasting, sing a long! OAR is awesome! This CD really shows how diverse OAR is when it comes to a variety of genres.

Great JOB GUYS!

4 out of 5 stars O.A.R. is no Stranger to Success.......2007-02-07

I cannot get enough of this band. My favorite band and I'm not dissapointed. It's impossible for them to dissapoint me. Another great CD, a little more poppy, but still a great, great CD. If you don't know anything about O.A.R, check out any of their live CD's to get a good idea of the band.."34th and 8th" or "Any Time Now" is a good place to start, CD wise. Download or check out these tracks on SOAS...

STANDOUT TRACKS: 52-50, Lay Down, The Stranger, Wonderful Day, Heard the World.

3 out of 5 stars Good.......2007-01-26

This was good, but I wasn't so crazy about it. I really dig their live recordings better because there seems to be an energy there that's not in this particular c.d.
This American Life: Stories of Hope and Fear
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Unexpectedly heartwarming
  • mesmerized
  • Radio Documentaries For Long Drives
  • Not the best but worth a one time listen
  • Regular Folks With Amazing and Hilarious Stories
 This American Life: Stories of Hope and Fear
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000IONLFY
Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

  1. If I Can Make It There - Jorge Just
  2. Is This Thing On? - Jonathan Goldstein
  3. Thinking Inside The Box - David Wilcox
  4. Infinite Gent - Alex Blumberg
  5. Miami Vices - Sascha Rothchild
  6. The Babysitters - Myron Jones

Tracks:

  1. Fears Of Your Life - Tom Wright
  2. On Hold No One Can Hear You Scream - Julie Snyder
  3. Anti-Oedipus - Nancy Updike
  4. So A Chipmunk And A Squirrel Walk Into A Bar - David Sedaris
  5. Slingshot - John Hodgman

Album Description

2-CD collection of the smartest and funniest show on the radio

This American Life is one the most popular yet most unusual programs on radio today, airing on public radio stations all across the country. Each week listeners tune in to hear riveting stories that explore the highs and lows of the human condition.

Host Ira Glass and the staff of This American Life selected some of their favorite segments for the This American Life: Stories Of Hope And Fear 2-CD set. Featuring segments by bestselling writer and humorist David Sedaris (Naked), Comedy Central's Daily Show correspondent John Hodgman and many others, this eclectic anthology addresses topics ranging from gender reassignment to karaoke comedy, with over two hours of alternately hilarious and heart-breaking spoken performances set against a hip indie-rock and electronica musical background. Includes music by Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead, Calexico, Morcheeba, Mogwai, Tortoise and others.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly heartwarming.......2007-07-03

I have a set appointment each Saturday to tune in to NPR for another introduction to "This American Life". I am thrilled that I have access to old shows on cd. This is ideal for a long road trip and conversation.

5 out of 5 stars mesmerized.......2007-02-12

I was fortunate to receive this CD the day before I had a 2 hour car ride ahead of me. I put in the CD and I have no memory of the trip, the traffic, or the route I took. I play the CD frequently, and I learn something new each time. Ira Glass - you are the best.

5 out of 5 stars Radio Documentaries For Long Drives.......2007-02-01

I've listened to This American Life going on 8 years now either on NPR or on-line on the website. Great program, this is the 3rd compliation CD I have purchased and I must say that this was interesting especially the Stories of Fear. I am interested in how the human psyche handles fear given certain levels of stress introduced through everyday normal situations. Quite frankly it can be more than a little funny. The story that really clicked with me was On Hold No One Can Hear You Scream, one persons ordeal dealing with an unresponsive phone company. This is a great cd. Better than the last compliation cd for This American Life.

3 out of 5 stars Not the best but worth a one time listen.......2007-01-20

This American Life is my favorite show of all time. I listen to it religiously. I didn't like this one. It's kind of depressing, whereas I have listened to the other CD's over and over again.

5 out of 5 stars Regular Folks With Amazing and Hilarious Stories.......2007-01-05

Ira Glass has a job that everyone would love to do. He gets to interview people and learn about life lessons. I have listened to the NPR show on occassion but could never follow the program faithfully. If you are like me, then this will be your solution. In this 2-CD collection, there are stories about hopes and fears in a new light. I think that the 2nd CD is the most interesting of the 2 CDs.

The story that really made an impression was Julie Synder's dilemna with cell phone customer support (CD 2 Track 2). She really articulates her frustrations that we can all relate to. I worked as an software engineer and dealt with customer service issues on occasion. It's good to see how sometimes mis-communication and tempers often flair into after-the-fact humor. You definitely see the views from both sides which sheds some light on problems with customer support. But, the problems with a phone company just compounds to the humor with technology issues that you cannot imagine. Believe me, it's laughter after laughter but you soon realize that we can all relate to it.

Another touching but eerie story (CD 2 Track 3) is about a closeted son who takes care of his mother. It borders on the unreal as the interviewer learns about the ordeal with his father than suddenly changes things completely. As you listen, there are intimate details that you feel as if you are in the same room. This is one of the true experience that you lack with TV today. It just seems to be all about the shock factor and nothing about the fact that we are all human. It's wonderful that NPR still has shows out there for everyone to listen instead of being glued to the tube.
Beyond The Missouri Sky (Short Stories)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • pure harmony
  • perfect late night cd.
  • One of most my treasured records
  • sensual
  • I fu like this...
 Beyond The Missouri Sky (Short Stories)
Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000047EC
Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

  1. Waltz For Ruth
  2. Our Spanish Love Song
  3. Message To A Friend
  4. Two For The Road
  5. First Song
  6. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress
  7. The Precious Jewel
  8. He's Gone Away
  9. The Moon Song
  10. Tears Of Rain
  11. Cinema Paradiso (Love Theme)
  12. Cinema Paradiso (Main Theme)
  13. Spiritual

Amazon.com essential recording

This subtle, sublime collaboration finds bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Pat Metheny crafting bejeweled chamber duets that transcend genre. With their shared Missouri lineage as a thematic touchstone, Haden and Metheny forge a lyrical, mostly acoustic style at once intimate and expansive. Both pare their playing to a Zen-like economy, focusing on a purity of tone, clarity of harmony, and counterpoint to achieve a tender lyricism.

Metheny's acoustic steel-string and classical guitars predominate, but he also applies discreet overdubs (including some delicate synthesizer and keyboard textures) to sculpt orchestral detail. Haden, as always, is both a generous foil and a deft melodist on his own, moving easily into his instrument's upper register as he twines through Metheny's lines. The set's emotional coherence is particularly satisfying in light of the material, which spans Ennio Morricone ("Cinema Paradiso"), Henry Mancini ("Two for the Road"), Jim Webb ("The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress"), and Roy Acuff ("The Precious Jewel") as well as affecting originals by both leaders. And giving the project a sense of closure, while commenting obliquely on the generational dialogue it represents, is the luminous "Spiritual" (composed by Haden's son, Josh), an instrumental prayer that exemplifies the balance of concision and deep emotion at the heart of this exquisite triumph. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars pure harmony.......2007-07-07


An intimate, sometimes haunting, always soothing compilation of melodious tracks by two masters. The focus is introspective yet sophisticated; it is a subtle, lyrical synthesis of dreamy acoustic guitar and bass.

Haden's bass lines twine and insinuate through the familiar Metheny guitar work; this is real mellow winding-down music, better than evening cocktails.

These tracks are only vaguely jazz-like; really, this music is genre transcending. Great stuff as background music to read or write by. If only more of reality was this smooth . . .

Highly recommended.

Extracts: A Field Guide for Iconoclasts




5 out of 5 stars perfect late night cd........2007-01-16

reading & music go together like wine & cheese at my house. since most of my reading is done later in the evening, i am always looking for great music on the quieter side (the stooges, husker du, etc... will not do at midnight). this is one of my favorite late night recordings. I can't recommend it highly enough. Metheny's guitar & Haden's bass work up perfection on these melodies. Each track is a gem. Can't wait to give it yet another listen.

5 out of 5 stars One of most my treasured records.......2007-01-06

I often return to this recording. It's simply sublime. The interplay between the players is beyond words, and the last song "Spiritual" is just that. Gives me goose bumbs everytime I hear it. A great record for falling asleep to, or having a quiet evening with someone you love. I can't recommend it enough. I'm not a huge fan of Pat's 80's new agey sounding stuff, but "Beyond the Missouri Sky" is amazing. I've enjoyed several Charile Haden records as well. I can't believe that this record is buried as cd #38 on amazon when one types in Pat Metheny. To me it should be the first one up, even before his first three records.

4 out of 5 stars sensual.......2006-12-21

I heard the last track on this album one day on the radio. It is a fabulously beautiful music. So I got the album. The rest of the album is very nice, but the last track turned out to remain my absolute favorite. Beautiful CD packaging too.

5 out of 5 stars I fu like this..........2006-12-20

I am always looking for similar soundind CD's ,..try Jason Miles(with Bill Frissell),..very cool,..never seen it mentioned here
Veggie Tales: Silly Songs With Larry
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Very Silly
  • Veggie Tales are the best
  • Not just for little kids!
  • Can't Listen Enough
  • For Christians and Non-Christians, the one to get, except....
 Veggie Tales: Silly Songs With Larry
Veggie Tales
Manufacturer: Big Idea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000068D1X
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

  1. Water Buffalo Song - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  2. Hairbrush Song - Lisa Nawrocki, Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  3. Dance of the Cucumber - Dan Anderson, Lisa Nawrocki, Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  4. Love My Lips - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  5. Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  6. Song of the Cebisa Nawrocki, Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  7. His Cheeseburger - Phil Vischer
  8. Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps - Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis, Mike Nawrocki, , Mike Sage, Phil Vischer,
  9. Endangered Love - Mike Nawrocki, , Jaquelyn Ritz, , Choir
  10. Larry's High Silk Hat - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, Choir
  11. Lost Puppies [*] - Charles Jackson
  12. Oh Santa! [*] - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  13. Do the Moo Shoo [*] - Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
  14. Silly Song Remix Melody [*] - Veggie Tales

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very Silly.......2007-05-16

This is an excellent CD. I just wish that the veggie tales theme song was on it too.

5 out of 5 stars Veggie Tales are the best.......2007-05-16

I love watching Veggie Tales and singing the silly songs almost as much as my son! We each have our favorite songs that we get to sing to in the car. If you love Veggie Tales silly songs, you will thoroughly enjoy this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Not just for little kids!.......2007-03-05

My kids got this CD as a gift, but I have to admit that I love it at least as much as they do, and sing right along with it all the time. In fact, I'm now buying it for my 44-year old sister and her 15- and 16-year old kids - at their insistence! Very, very funny lyrics, with great music that you will carry in your head all day, whether you want to or not! On another note, I'm not Christian, and was concerned that this CD might not be appropriate for my kids for that reason, but it's not religious at all (we usually just skip the one cute, non-religious Santa song). Highly recommend this CD!

5 out of 5 stars Can't Listen Enough.......2007-02-15

This CD is AMAZING!! I am a lover of veggie tales and this CD had all my favorites!

4 out of 5 stars For Christians and Non-Christians, the one to get, except...........2007-02-04

sigh, 'The Bunny Song' is on the other compilaiton (which is my mind is not as good as this one.) I'm not a Christian, but I did grow up going to Sunday School where we watched many of the Veggie Tale films. This is a good group of songs for toddlerrs/little kids/ or teens and adults wishing to have simple songs stuck in their head all day. For Christians the songs are a good reminder for the kids throughout the week, and for non-christians wishing to expand their collection without being "preached" at throughout the cd, this is a nice collection.
for those concerned about the content, lyrics are provided on various lyric websites.

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