Evolution

Evolution

ASIN: B0001XALXM

Editorial Reviews
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Established jazz artists like vibraphonist Stefon Harris hold it on faith that their fans--and maybe some critics, too--will follow them when they gravitate toward the commercial side of the tracks with pop-informed albums. Still, even taking into account the need to reach a broader audience at a time when instrumental jazz has fallen out of favor, Evolution seems like a step backward, not forward. As contemporary jazz--if not Contemporary Jazz--goes, this album is a cut above. Harris has a great ear for melody, a gift for intoxicating, offbeat arrangements, and a knack for sublimating influences ranging from funk to fusion. (He is abetted in the latter style by Marc Cary, who often sounds like Return to Forever-era Chick Corea on electric piano.) But even if some of the performances get under your skin with repeated listening--a cover of Sting's ballad "Until" casts a sneaky spell--too much of the album is bland and predictable. While it's nice to hear Harris return from the rarified heights of his Grand Unification Theory suite and play with a working band again, he's capable of more evolutionary sounds than these. --Lloyd Sachs

Tracks:

Got 2 Be Down
Complicated
Would That Make U Love Me
Lost Without U
Ask Myself
All Night Long
Everything I Can't Have
Teach U A Lesson
I Need Love
Wanna Love U Girl
Can U Believe
Shooter - Lil' Wayne
Cocaine
2 The Sky
Lonely World
Angels

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R&B with tempo: Justin Timberlake resurrected it, and it's proving way more influential than that other lost commodity--sexy--he claimed to be bringing back in 2006 on FutureSex/LoveSounds. Timberlake is to Robin Thicke what 'N Sync and Backstreet Boys were to a band like O-Town, in fact: he pretty much made it all possible. But even though it took one blue-eyed soulster with a hot look and an achy falsetto to bang down the door for another, Thicke presents a convincing case here that he had the goods to get us grooving all along: Evolution is a classy disc that tiptoes up to its listeners, first with an elegant duet with Faith Evans ("Got 2 Be Down"), next with a slick lament that wouldn't sound out of place on a Boyz II Men disc ("Complicated"), and then with a sweet plea that commands a finger-snap ("Would That Make U Love Me"). By the time we reach the long, sweeping lullaby that is the final track, "Angels," we've also had a taste of Thicke's swaggering side ("I Need Love," "Cocaine"), his hip-hop loving side ("All Night Long" and "Shooter," both with Lil Wayne), and the side that fantasizes about 1950s Latin ballrooms ("Everything I Can't Have," a hot tamale of a number that commands a visual if ever there was one: it's impossible to hear this song without imagining a raven-haired woman with a red rose between her teeth). Despite the range of moods on display, they're all in service to Thicke's inner R&B smoothie, and they all brush up against the ear with something like affection. Hard as it will be for listeners of a certain age to get past knowing that Thicke is the son of Alan Thicke, the actor who did his part to cheese up 1980s TV with the sitcom Growing Pains, they're going to have to: with his fan base swelling by the second, the evolution of Robin Thicke is going to be a deservedly loud one. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

NOTE: This deluxe edition features a ringtone of "Lost Without U," an autographed poster, and cell-phone wallpaper.

The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second solo album from the critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning songwriter and producer of records for such artists as Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera. The album is a timeless work of art. With a voice of purity, passion and soulfulness, Robin brings to life the stories and emotions of the last two years of his life.

The album is filled with incandescent magic. It is an album that tells the tales of love, loss, temptation, redemption and finding hope when all the odds are against you. "My greatest desire with this album was to write songs that were completely honest and sing them with the emotion I was feeling when I wrote them, so that whoever listens to my music is brought as close to my experiences and life as possible."

Reflective, redemptive, passionate and etched with a soulfulness that is undeniable, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is an imaginative and heart-felt album that you cannot help but be moved by, bob your head to and smile throughout.

FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY Faith Evans, Pharrell, and Lil' Wayne PRODUCTION BY The Neptunes

Customer Reviews:

Real smoothe CD.......2007-07-05

This has to be Robin's best CD to date. It has several top artists and the melody is still smooth. Worth the money.

Evolution of Robin Thicke.......2007-07-04

Wonderful sound. Someone to watch in the short term. Let's see if he continues to grow. This CD is better than A Beautiful World.

VERY DISSAPOINTED.......2007-07-03

WOW - this has to be one of the worst cds i've ever heard! I was SO dissapointed by this artist - based on the reviews i had read and knowing his dads work - I expected SO much more! This cd makes Michael Jackson look over the top BUTCH!!!!!!! Its wimpy, wispy and beyond efeminate. i cant even find anyone to GIVE this thing too! Sadly - this cd is an F in my book

Great CD.......2007-07-01

Wasn't sure if I'd enjoy the whole CD (bought it for one particular song of course)... but I do like the whole thing

Love, Love, Love this CD.......2007-06-27

Robin Thicke is the MAN. Soulful and R&B in my book. You won't be disappointed.

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More like a DE-evolution
Ciara has not fully evolved...
There hasn't been much art in pop lately...
Can't Leave Ciara Alone!
it's ok

Ciara: The Evolution
Ciara
Manufacturer: LaFace
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000JJSJFA
Release Date: 2006-12-05

Tracks:

That's Right
Like A Boy
The Evolution Of Music (Interlude)
Promise
I Proceed
Can't Leave 'Em Alone
C.R.U.S.H.
My Love
The Evolution Of Dance (Interlude)
Make It Last Forever
Bang It Up
Get Up
The Evolution Of Fashion (Interlude)
Get In, Fit In
The Evolution Of C (Interlude)
So Hard
I'm Just Me
I Found Myself

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The jury's still out on discs with spoken-word interludes. Should the music always speak for itself? Or is the occasional verbal breakdown useful? Ciara, R&B's most tantalizing goodie (without the two shoes), makes clear on The Evolution that she prizes the chance to tell listeners how it is--four between-song snippets dot the disc. But her momentary digressions will probably make up more than a few minds that Janet Jackson, and only Janet Jackson, ought to be allowed to ramble before the mic: when the music is this hot, it doesn't matter how sincere or saucy the dialogue--it's a distraction. The Evolution is a door-buster of a CD--Lil Jon gets the speakers jumping in milliseconds on opener "That's Right," Ciara dabbles in Curtis Mayfield-style creative phrasing on "Promise" (and it works), and Chamillionaire pumps "Get Up," a play-it-loud club number, full of hip-hop heat. Helpers and inspirers aside, though, this is Ciara's party, and she knows how to please a guest. "Get In, Fit In" finds her putting the sizzle in a space-age soundscape. And the buzz and fuzz of "I Proceed" plump her breathy vocals enough to put a point across, that being that few modern songstresses work a beat better. The striking part, and the part she should take into account the next time she's considering a disc with interludes, is that she didn't even need to tell us so. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Ciara "Ciara: The Evolution" Multi-platinum R&B star Ciara returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album Ciara: The Evolution. The new album shows Ciara's growth as a singer, songwriter, producer, and as a performer. Ciara says "For this album, I took my inspiration from many different influences and the sound really reflects that." Included with Ciara: The Evolution is a BONUS DVD featuring dance instruction for "Get Up," the "Get Up" video, dance instructions for "Promise," and the "Promise" video. And, as if that isn't enough, the DVD also includes special behind-the-scenes moments with Ciara!

Customer Reviews:

More like a DE-evolution.......2007-07-09

Ciara's debut album Goodies wasn't classic material, but it still produced some good moments like "1, 2 Step", "And I" and a few others. And I'm starting to appreciate it more after listening to her sophomore album, The Evolution.

We all know what "evolution" means, but it seems that in the case with R&B albums, that usually signifies a step BACKWARD. My brother said that no one under the age of 18 should own Goodies, but I actually think that's a more suitable description for THIS album. A lot of these songs seem tailor-made for middle school ("C.R.U.S.H.", anyone?).

There are some good songs on here, though, like "Like a Boy", "I Found Myself" and especially "My Love". And "Get Up" is good except for Chamillionaire's watered-down verse. But the rest of the album is mostly made up of mindless dance songs, like "Get In, Fit In", "Bang It Up", and the 50 Cent-assisted "Can't Leave `Em Alone" (and note to Fiddy: the word is "conversationalist", not "conversationist"). Another okay song featuring a "necessary" rapper is the overrated "That's Right" with Lil Jon, but it gets worse when Ciara tries to rap (why do young female R&B singers keep DOING that???). Still, that's not as bad as "Make It Last Forever", which not only generically samples Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's "It Takes Two" (which is already a sample), but Ciara's rap during it is pretty much a complete jacking of Rob's first verse. And sorry, but "Promise" is annoying (especially when she repeats any words rhyming with "do").

As other people have mentioned, the four "evolutionary" interludes are also unnecessary. Buy this album only if you're a huge Ciara fan, because The Evolution really isn't much of one.

Anthony Rupert

Ciara has not fully evolved..........2007-07-02

The title of this album implies that Ciara is growing and evolving as an artist. But after listening to both "Goodies" and "The Evolution", I don't see much of a change in one album to the next. Ciara is still relying on pop tunes and dance numbers to make records. Now this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if you're expecting a difference in this album in comparison to the last, you will be greatly disappointed. This record seems to be lacking any true substance. It seems like Ciara wants to be taken seriously as an r&b artist, but as long as she keeps making these popish songs about dancing and boys, she will never "evolve" into anything more than another pop artist with a semi-decent voice. People who are expecting a smoother more r&b sound won't like the album. But I'm sure dozens of pre-teens will love it.

There hasn't been much art in pop lately..........2007-06-12

"When I listen to the radio I feel like music is so different to what it used to be...and because of that I was inspired to do something different than that." -Ciara-
I couldn't have said it better myself. This album, The Evolution, takes the trite contemporary pop genre and creates art. All too often does one pick up an album nowadays and find about 2 great songs mixed in with about 15 sound-the-same filler tracks. The Evolution is thankfully not like this, I recommend you have a listen if you're even remotely curious, you won't be disappointed.

Can't Leave Ciara Alone!.......2007-05-25

Ciara turns it out and flips the script with "evolution". She definately went down the musical path she was supposed to go down. There are alot of tracks that are classic dance and R and B. Ciara could of been another R and B casualty but she rocked the mic and got the beats down like a dj in heat. I like the songs "Can't Leave 'em Alone", "Get Up" and "Make It Last Forever". I wish they turned the beat up on Make It Last Forever, it sounds too low. How can you screw up the "It Takes Two" beat by Rob Base? Otherwise Ciara rocks the house y'all.. go girl.

it's ok.......2007-05-21

There are 3 or 4 good songs on this album, but the rest are just so so. The bonus DVD doesn't include full routines, but it's pretty good.

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Beautiful
An exeptional SOPHOMORE effort that has appeal for the masses
Robin Thicke
HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE AND JUST PLAIN HORRIBLE
3-1/2 stars -- An improvement, but he's still got some evolving to do

The Evolution of Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E0OEQC
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

Got 2 Be Down
Complicated
Would That Make U Love Me
Lost Without U
Ask Myself
All Night Long
Everything I Can't Have
Teach U A Lesson
I Need Love
Wanna Love U Girl
Can U Believe
Shooter
Cocaine
2 The Sky
Lonely World
Angels

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Album Description

FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY Faith Evans, Pharrell, and Lil' Wayne PRODUCTION BY The Neptunes

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-06-23

This is a wonderful album. If you're a fan of neyo soul and smooth r&b you will fall in love with this record. Robin Thicke's voice will sooth and relax you on some of the slower tracks. The upbeat tempos are sure to get you on your feet. Robin is all about making good music. This is a fantastic buy. Highly recommended.

Favorite tracks:

1. I Need Love
2. Would That Make U Love Me
3. Ask Myself
4. Shooter
5. Complicated
6. Teach U A Lesson

An exeptional SOPHOMORE effort that has appeal for the masses.......2007-06-19

The measure of a good artist is how well he/she is able to transcend genders and age groups, garnering support from both young and old. Robin Thicke's "Evolution" is just one of those albums for there is enough of the hip-hop "flava" to satisfy the teens/twenty-somethings while he throws in enough "old school" sounds to lasso the respective groups' parents AND grandparents.

It's obvious that Thicke's channeling a certain Mr. Gaye for the young soulster effortlessly jumps from falsetto to his natural tenor, just as the legendary singer did. Thicke accompanies himself on background, a technique that Gaye often utilized.

Of course the album highlight is the ubiquitous hit "Lost Without U." But, as hinted before, the remaining fifteen tracks are so varied that there is most definitely something for everyone.

The only detractor is the choice of colors for the liner notes: gold writing on a black background. With the print being as small as it is, it is most difficult to read the lyrics, production info, or the acknowledgments.

And there are some of us that enjoy reading them!

Robin Thicke.......2007-06-16

Excellent CD!!! Can't wait for the second one to come out!!!

HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE AND JUST PLAIN HORRIBLE.......2007-06-15

You need to list "0" stars here, there is no option for that? Because this is what I give this CD. I don't think anybody who can ACTUALLY HEAR could think this guy can sing?? Anyone can sing in this fake high screeching voice, just try it, you'll see. He's taking everyone for a ride with this. People will buy anything today and think it's cool (because they want to look cool.) but this guy just ain't happening. This guy is far from cool; he's laughable. I can't believe people are this stupid to buy this act. This is a no-talent guy riding his dad's coat tails. Oh brother. What saddens me the most is how stupid people really are to like this [...] and call it music? What's the draw in making some adult man sound and sing like a five year old?? This guy's a joke. Either that or else everyone's gone deaf. I actually cringe with embarrassment when I hear this guy.

3-1/2 stars -- An improvement, but he's still got some evolving to do.......2007-06-06

Robin Thicke first appeared on the scene simply under his surname and released a song called "When I Get You Alone", whose music was taken from Beethoven's Fifth. After hearing that song as well as "Be Alright", I picked up his album A Beautiful World (initially titled Cherry Blue Skies), and then I thought I had been duped because the album really wasn't that great. Now Robin cut off his hippie hair and came back with The Evolution of Robin Thicke.

This is another one of those albums that I listened to once and didn't like, but I listened to a second time and then decided that it isn't so bad. The album was also supposed to be released long before its actual October 2006 release date (I don't know exactly how long ago), and I wonder if it was delayed due to the lack of promotion for the leadoff single, the obligatory Neptunes track "Wanna Love U Girl" (I never liked that song either, and it ended up on here for some reason). But "Lost Without U" is what got people to really pay attention to the album, and for good reason: it might be the best song on here.

The other slow songs are also quality, like "Angels", "I Need Love" and "Lonely World" (which is reminiscent of another blue-eyed soul singer's song, Jon B's "Lonely Girl"). And although "Teach U a Lesson" looks extremely cheesy on paper, it's actually able to be overlooked once you hear the song. These songs are the standouts because Robin is a lot better at ballads than with uptempo tracks.

That's not to say ALL the fast songs are bad. "Ask Myself" is good, as is "Complicated" and the Faith Evans-assisted "Got 2 Be Down". "Would That Make You Love Me" flows well, but that title alone should tell you that it's a been-there-done-that tale. And that leads to missteps like "Everything I Can't Have", which sounds like it was recorded during a circus parade; and the fact that it begins with "Ladies and gentlemen, The Evolution of Robin Thicke" makes me question why it isn't the opening track. "Cocaine" is confusing, and the two songs featuring Lil' Wayne ("All Night Long" and "Shooter") should have been left behind; especially "Shooter", which is a remixed version of a song of the same name from A Beautiful World (and it wasn't very good THEN, either).

In fact, ALL of those tracks could have been left behind so that the album wouldn't be as long as it is (73 minutes). Oh, well; while I still think Robin Thicke has a little more work to do, this album is still enthralling enough to warrant a purchase.

Anthony Rupert

Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music

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A real bargain
Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music
Just Learning

Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music

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ASIN: B000065AQ3
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

Allegro Con Spirito - Budapest Strings
Adagio - Budapest Strings
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Allegro
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Customer Reviews:

A real bargain.......2007-07-04

A good introduction to Spanish guitar music, and for this price it is a great bargain. An enjoyable CD.

Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music.......2007-05-14

I find the music of Spanish guitar soulful and exotic. This is my first selection of this music, and I am well pleased by the sounds of this recording.

Just Learning.......2007-04-11

I'm really enjoying the music, but admittedly know nothing of it. A wonderful CD for a person like me.

Classical Evolution: Famous Gregorian Chants

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Very peaceful music
Gregorian Chants Review
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Good Value
A good introduction to Gregorian Chant

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ASIN: B000065API
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

Introitus: Nos Autem
Graduale: Miserere
Snyiphon: Immutemur
Ruf: Ecce Lignum
Communio: Qui Meditabitur
Hymnus: Pange Lingua
Improperia: Popule Meus
Hallejuja: Veni Sancte Spiritus
Graduale: Maec Dies
Offertorium: Terra Tremuit
Sequenz: Veni Sancte Spiritus
Communio: Factus Est Repente
Graduale: Benedicta Es Tu
Hallelujah: Tota Pulchra Es
Offertorium: Ave Maria
Introitus: Populus Sion
Antiphon: O Sapientia
Introitus: Lux Fulgebit
Communio: Viderunt Omnes
Hallelujah: Vidimus Stellam
Hymnus: Asolis Ortus Cardine

Customer Reviews:

Very peaceful music.......2007-06-11

I generally work for long hours at my computer and it can be stressful, I read the review for this cd , because one of my customers ( I manage Bolivia Stores at Amazon) wrote a review about this cd same as he wrote a review for one of my teas and I was very intrigued because he is a very religious person that lived in Bolivia with the Peace Corp, well... The price was great and I decided to ordered it...... I just love it, it takes away the stress of a long day !
It sound a bit boring in the beginning but once you get caught for the music is just peace all around!!

Gregorian Chants Review.......2007-05-06

The CD was delivered within the time stated and is as advertized ... good

Answer to a prayer.......2007-04-05

I have been frantically searching for a cd with some of the old Good Friday Gregorian chants I remembered from my childhood. I planned to play it as background music for our Good Friday service at a home for the elderly. I ran a search on Amazon and this was the first cd that popped up. I ordered it, thinking it would probably not arrive in time for the service. What a pleasant surprise to have it in such a short time and at such a low price. Beautiful music that would be worth purchasing at ten times the asking price.

Good Value.......2007-04-04

This collection of chants offers something for various seasons of the church year. The chants are well done, and they are useful for meditation purposes.

A good introduction to Gregorian Chant.......2007-03-29

This is a great way to be introduced to Gregorian chant, both for its quality and its low price.

Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]

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A good gift for novice

Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]

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ASIN: B00012QLTQ
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Music can be both calming and relaxing, or invigorating and passionate...this phenomenal 20-CD set is definitely the latter. This amazing collection brings together for the first time the most passionate music of all time, from Ravel's Bolero, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Wagner's Magic Fire Music to Ravel's La Valse, Orff 's Carmina Burana and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This is a must have collection for every passionate music lover.

Customer Reviews:

A good gift for novice.......2007-05-12

This was a good gift for somebody learning about Classical music in Japan.

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SUMMER OF LOVE SOUND
A Hit and Miss Album!
A multicolored flash of light over the rainbow
Great bonus songs & remastering make it worth your while
The Pre-Butterfly Album

Evolution
The Hollies
Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc.
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ASIN: B00000J62Z
Release Date: 1999-05-04

Tracks:

Carrie-Anne
Stop Right There
Rain On The Window
Then The Heartaches Begin
Ye Olde Toffee Shoppe
You Need Love
Heading For A Fall
Games We Play
Lullaby To Tim
Have You Ever Loved Somebody
When Your Lights Turned On
Water On The Brain
Jennifer Eccles
Signs That Will Never Change
Open Up Your Eyes

Album Description

1999 Sundazed reissue of their 1967 album (originally released on Epic) now featuring 5 bonus tracks, 'When Your Lights Turned On', 'Water On The Brain', 'Jennifer Eccles', 'Signs That Will Never Change' and 'Open Up Your Eyes'. 15 tracks total, including 4 that are not on the U.K. reissue.

Customer Reviews:

SUMMER OF LOVE SOUND.......2007-06-10

1967 was the year things started to change in music as ive been told i was only 2 at the time.But the music speaks for it self the BEATLES had SGT.PEPPER.THE WHO had SELL OUT the HOLLIES had EVOLUTION not nearly as earth shattering as PEPPER but very experimental CARRIE ANNE was the hit
and yes its a little corny but the rest of the album was deffinately trying to be a step the HOLLIES needed to take to be taken seriously has a pop band.i think GRAM NASH had a lot to do with this.the album is on the psycodelic side but its great fun to listen to in 2007 a big departure from what music is today.but a definate pop rock cd from a band very underated and too associated with an AIR SUPPLY sound .This is a far cry from air that i breathe.

A Hit and Miss Album!.......2007-02-12

"Evolution" was the first of two Hollies albums released in 1967. The band did a lot of experimenting in those years, both in songwriting and arrangements. Some of it worked, some of it didn't. "Butterfly" is often hailed as their finest and most consistent, whereas "Evolution" suffers from being anything but consistent. The songwriting is more or less on par with "Butterfly", but some arrangements in various degrees ruin the songs.

Worst is the "underwater" effect put on Graham Nash's voice on "Lullaby to Tim". It could have been a great track, but as it is, it's almost unlistenable. I have often wondered if a version with unruined vocals exists.

The distorted guitars put on the opening track "The the Heartaches Begin" and "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", give a forced feeling that does not help the songs, which are really good Hollies songs. The Searchers proved that "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" even had hit-potentials.

Enough negative words said, because there are plenty of succesful tracks that make the album quite enjoyable after all.

Like on the previous album all songs were written by Clarke, Hicks and Nash and Allan Clarke and Graham Nash more or less share the lead vocals with Tony Hicks joining in on choruses etc.

"Stop Right There" is a nice quiet Graham Nash ballad; fine violin solo. Nash also takes the lead vocals on one of the big highlights on the album "When Your Lights Turned On"; classic up-beat Hollies with great guitars and harmonies.

The nostalgic "Ye Olde Toffee Shop" featuring harpsichord is quite charming, but no more.

On "Games We Play" Clarke and Nash share the lead vocals. Incredible that this song was not released as a single. Extremely catchy with funny ( naive ) teenage lyrics.

Allan Clarke demonstrates his powerful vocals on several tracks such as "You Need Love" and "Leave Me".

"Water on the Brain" is another example; a song which also features a charming trombone solo.

So all in all you could call it a hit and miss album, mostly hits!

By the way, this review refers to the British version of the album.

A multicolored flash of light over the rainbow.......2005-07-29

The Hollies comes in colours. Still a masterpiece of the psychedelic catalogue, this album is one of the most beautiful flowers of the english garden. A breeze of fresh air in the magic summer of love.

Great bonus songs & remastering make it worth your while.......2002-06-03

"Evolution", like all the Hollies' lps, has it's share of filler and fluff. Nobody but the most diehard Hollies fan would really want to listen to "Ye Olde Toffee Shoppe" or "Lullaby To Tim", and "Rain On The Window" is just a less successful remake of their earlier "Bus Stop".

However, I'm pleased to report that the other seven songs from this US-version "Evolution" re-release are all very solid, enjoyable tunes, particulary "Then The Heartaches Begin", "Heading For a Fall", and of course, the hit, "Carrie-Anne".

Sundazed has also included five very good rare Hollies tracks ("rare" except for "Jennifer Eccles", of course.) "When Your Lights Turn On", in especially good.

Recommended to fans of sixties pop who are thirsting for something good beyond what they might already be familiar with.

The Pre-Butterfly Album.......2001-07-19

The Hollies unique vocal stylings are never more predominate than on this reissue of their early 1967 album. Not as coherent as it should be, this album still has some merit for anyone seeking a british vocal "fix". "Carrie-Anne" and "Rain on The Window" are bolth great cuts. Not too sweet, but the sugar is definitley present. "Heading for a Fall" is a great example as to how to make a 2 minute song be so catchy. The bonus tracks are all pretty good, and Sundazed, as usual, did a primo job with the stereo remastering. Of note is the very drug influenced song "Open Up Your Eyes", which, although not predating any of the huge acts of the day, was significant to the groups attempt at doing musically different things. This album is aptly titled for their next few releases saw major changes in bolth the orchestration and singing arrangements. Is second only to the "King Midas In Reverse/Dear Eloise" album Sundazed also puts out. Go there and then come here.

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Underworld Evolution
Fantastic!!!!Almost Perfect...
This album was probably better than the movie...ha
OK,nothing more
@ Shawn

Underworld: Evolution
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Lakeshore Records
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ASIN: B000CEV4XQ
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

The Undertaker (Renholder Mix) * Puscifer
Morning After * Chester Bennington vs. Julien-K
Where Do I Stab Myself In The Ears (The Legion of Doom Remix) * Hawthorne Heights
To The End (RnR Cheryl Mix) * My Chemical Romance
Vermillion pt 2 (Bloodstone Mix) * Slipknot
Burn (Alleged Remix) * Alkaline Trio
The Last Sunrise (Dusk Mix) * Aiden
Bite To Break Skin (The Legion of Doom Remix) * Senses Fail
Her Portrait In Black * Atreyu
Washing Away Me In The Tides * Trivium
Eternal Battle * Mendozza
Our Truth * Lacuna Coil
Cat People (Putting Out The Fire) * Gosling
Why Are You Up * Bobby Gold
Suicide * Meat Beat Manifesto
HW2 * Cradle Of Filth

Album Description

"Underworld" and its accompanying soundtrack albums are perhaps the most thoughtful, valued and respected genre film soundtracks in the proud tradition of "The Matrix" and "The Crow."
As "Underworld: Evolution" continues the saga of the story, so does the new Soundtrack Album continue the tone set musically. On this new album is the exclusive debut solo recording from Chester Bennington, and a new exclusive recording by Puscifer. Chester Bennington is best known as the lead singer of iconic rock band Linkin Park. Likewise Pusicfer who contributed to the first "Underworld" album, is a new outlet for the highly respected, and commercially successful music genius Maynard James Keenan. Maynard is best known as the frontman of both Tool and A Perfect Circle. Also a contributing member of Puscifer is Danny Lohner, the famed former Nine Inch Nails guitarist who is also a sought out songwriter, producer and remixer.
Every song on the album is exclusive to this set at the time of release. In addition to those above are exclusive contributions from such varied and respected artists as My Chemical Romance, Slipknot, Meat Beat Manifesto, Cradle Of Filth as well as some the most exciting new emerging and critically acclaimed bands such as Atreyu, Hawthorn Heights, Senses Fail, Alkaline Trio, Aiden, Lacuna Coil, Trivium and more.
Many of these tracks proudly feature exclusive remixes by some of the most respected and sought after talents such as Danny Lohner, Chris Vrenna, cEvin Key and The Legion Of Doom. Both Danny Lohner and Chris Vrenna bring unique musical experience and sensibilities as former members of seminal rock band Nine Inch Nails. cEvin Key is the co-founder of Skinny Puppy and an established artist in his own right, remixing various artists of stature and releasing many solo albums under different titles. Jack Dangers new exclusive Meat Beat Manifesto song features the artists first use of vocal performance in over six years, which is a rare treat indeed for fans

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Underworld Evolution.......2007-06-23

This was something of a mediocre soundtrack, I thought. The only standout tracks for me were "The Undertaker" by Puscifer and Her Portrait In Black" by Atreyu, other than that, there is nothing special here. Overall, there is nothing memorable besides the two songs mentioned above, none of the other songs or remixes did anything for me, unless you really have to have any of the songs on here, I would recommend saving your money.

Fantastic!!!!Almost Perfect..........2006-11-03

This cd was great!I really enjoyed it.Most of the songs were perfect...and if not perfect they were very close.My favorite would have to be Undertaker(Renholder Remix) by Pusifer.
PS-Does anyone know which song played in the movie trailers?I really liked that one too.

This album was probably better than the movie...ha.......2006-09-03

When I first bought and listened to this album, I thought "hmmm, lots of 'emo-labeled' bands." That didn't stop me from enjoying this soundtrack though. I liked the first two songs on this soundtrack quite a bit at first, but they got pretty old.

However, I loved Hawthorne Heights's remixed "Where Can I Stab Myself In the Ears" (my friend loved it, too), Aiden's "Last Sunrise" (which had a lot of references to Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire), Lacuna Coil's "Our Truth" (have since became a fan of theirs), Atreyu's "Her Portrait is Black," and Cradle of Filth's "HW2"/"Halloween."

Oh, I also liked Trivium's "Washing Away Me In The Tides," Senses Fail's "Bite To Break Skin," and Slipknot's "Vermillion pt 2."

So, pretty much the producers took good songs and made them even better. I think I just named 8 of the 16 songs as being favorites, not to mention the other songs weren't bad. What does that say to you?

So, I guess that 4 is actually more like a 4.5.

OK,nothing more.......2006-08-09

This is an acceptable rock soundtrack.The songs are unmemorable,
but they suit the film.OK if you like this sort of thing.

@ Shawn.......2006-04-04

The track which was used in the romantik scenes, like the sexscene, is "Eternity And A Day" by Paul Haslinger.

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Brings back a lot of memories..
Strong in some spots but a mostly medicore follow up to II
Half decent but not bad...
Their best album
a beautiful, romantic and addictive album....

Evolution
Boyz II Men
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ASIN: B000001ANR
Release Date: 1997-09-23

Tracks:

Doin' Just Fine
Never
4 Seasons Of Loneliness
Girl In The Life Magazine
A Song For Mama
Can You Stand In The Rain
Can't Let Her Go
Baby C'mon
Come On
All Night Long
Human II (Don't Turn Your Back On Me)
To The Limit
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Brings back a lot of memories.........2007-01-19

Boyz II Men will always remind me about the 90's. One of the best R&B groups in my opinion.

As far as this album is concerned, I don't remember all the songs, but 4 seasons of loneliness, doing just fine, and a song for momma stand out in my mind.

II was better in my opinion, but this one was great too.

R&B music is not the same these days. Listening to this now is a breath of fresh air.

Strong in some spots but a mostly medicore follow up to II .......2007-01-04

Evolution was one of the most hyped albums back in 1997 my sophomore year of high school. Naturally I rushed out to get the album and on my first listen I found the album to be weak, especially the fast tracks. Seven years later I re-bought the album and gave it another listen; as an adult I found the album to be stronger than I thought. Boyz II Men like Jodeci before them have always been the strongest with ballads and this is apparent on the singles Doin Just Fine,Never,4 Seasons Of Loneliness. Shawn's writing skills were apparent on the song Doin Just Fine which is one of the strongest songs on the album, however there's is a lot of weak material on the album. Songs such as Girl In The Life Magazine, Baby C'mon and To The Limit all seem forced and aren't song with that much heart. In my opinion truly evolved on their EXCELLENT fourth disc Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya.

Half decent but not bad..........2006-01-02

Evolution is a nice album.It somewhat begins off with ballads and moves on to uptempo tracks.The uptempos are a mess beccause P. Diddy produced them.Babyface, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and the Boyz did a wonderful job at producing their own tracks but the others were all over the place.

Their best album.......2005-10-23

I loved this cd of theirs. This has some damn beautiful songs on it. Their first cd was great but they got so much better with this. Four Seasons of Lonliness and Doin Just Fine are such amazing songs. One song that always makes me cry and I can only guess it's because it's so good, is A Song For Mama. I keep going back to this cd often. It is a favourite of mine in general. The guys harmonies are terrific and the soul here is superb. Get this if you don't already have it, because it's such a smooth and chilled cd, you'll love it too.

a beautiful, romantic and addictive album...........2004-09-14

Those of you who read my last review of "II" (their other album) will know that I am a big fan of the Boyz. I still am, by the way (no shame in that, right?). This CD has some of the most beautiful, most romantic, and catchy R&B songs I have ever had the pleasure to listen to!

The four part harmony has never sounded sweeter than it does on the tracks you will find on "Evolution." "Doin' Just Fine" is a post-relationship song about getting back on your feet again after a bad break-up. It is sang with expression, grace and the smooth style we have come to expect from Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Michael McCary and Wanya Morris. "Never," "4 Seasons of Loneliness," and "Girl in the Life Magazine" glide over a beautifully luscious arrangement of instruments and the smooth crooning. Then, comes one of the biggest hits from this album. That song is, of course, "A Song For Mama" (from the SOUL FOOD soundtrack).

Two of the most underappreciated tracks on this album that I really like a lot are "Baby C'Mon" (produced by Sean Puffy Combs), and "Come On," which features guest Missy Elliot and was co-written with Sting.

Check it out! You will be happy you did.

Evolution: Tribal Fusion Bellydance Music

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the best compilation!!!!

Evolution: Tribal Fusion Bellydance Music
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hollywood Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000IFSEIW
Release Date: 2006-10-17

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the best compilation!!!!.......2007-02-21

This CD is by far the best compilation of ATS/fusion music!!!! Every song is great!!!! I am a ATS belly dance teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I don't have access to new music that I can listen to. So I really rely on who's on the front and who's reviewed it. Whoever rated this CD before me was very accurate. Very usable for classes and choreography. Thanks to all who contributed.

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