Sweet Science

Sweet Science

ASIN: B000069JM5

Track Listings

1. Asimov

2. Sweet Science

3. Solid Jack

4. Lookout

5. This Guy's In Love With You

6. Chorale

7. Pegasus

8. Gnomesville

9. Spring Is Here

10. Come In And Pray

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
On his fourth CD as a leader, organist Larry Goldings veers away from the groove influence of Jimmy Smith toward the avant-fusion wizardry of Larry Young. Backed by guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart, Goldings and his crew deliver challenging improvisations and create intriguing harmonic and melodic textures on new material, from the futuristic title track and the ethereal "Chorale," to their inventive take on Burt Bacharach's timeless tune, "This Guy's in Love with You." The CD's title conjures up images of boxing, and Goldings and his "corner" score a technical knockout with their musical telepathy and their special kind of swing. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Tracks:

Overture
Science Fiction Double Feature
Damn It, Janet
Over At The Frankenstein Place
Time Warp
Sweet Transvestite
The Sword Of Damocles
I Can Make You A Man
Hot Patootie
I Can Make You A Man (reprise)
Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch Me
Once In A While
Eddie's Teddy
Planet Schmanet-Wise Up Janet Weiss
Floor Show/Rose Tint My World
I'm Going Home
Spaceship
Super Heroes
Science Fiction Double Feature (reprise)
Time Warp (reprise)

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The movie version of The Rocky Horror Show has turned into such an enduring cult success that it has pretty much obliterated the fact that it all started with a stage show. And now Richard O'Brien's musical is back on stage, where some say it truly belongs (it was nominated for the category Best Revival of a Musical in the 2001 Tony Awards). With a great cast that includes Dick Cavett, Alice Ripley (Janet), Tom Hewitt (Frank 'N' Furter), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta), the revival fires on all cylinders. Note that while Joan Jett was in the cast as Columbia, she's not on the CD (Kristen Lee Kelly is). But Lea DeLaria, last seen stealing the show in On the Town, more than compensates by playing both Eddie (Meat Loaf in the movie!) and Dr. Scott--and doing great by both. As a bonus, the song "Once in a While" is back after being cut from the movie. Bursting with energy, this recording brings the rock back in Rocky. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite cast recordings.......2007-01-17

This was the first Rocky Horror album I've ever listened to besides the movie soundtrack. Despite the lack of Joan Jett as Columbia and the 2nd Usherette, this album is sweet. Daphne-Rubin Vega is perfect as Magenta. And Tom Hewlett 's interpretation as Frank N. Furter is just in sync with the character. But he's still no Tim Curry. And the rest of the cast is sublime. And with Dick Cavett as the Criminologist and famed lesbian comedienne Lea DeLaria as both Eddie and Dr. Scott is just excellent.

Thougt You Were The Candyman Didn't ya freggy!.......2006-06-22

I thought that this was gonna be just another edition of the Rocky Horror Show.But boy was I wrong.I loved it they really modernized and gave it more of a Rock flavor than in the original play which was more pop.I just loved how they had the Overture and Space shipa partof the cd.They really recreated great for broadway.When i heard that broadway was doing Then Rocky Horror Show I didn't know what to think.Because Rocky Horror had been an off-broadway show for many years.The thought of it being onBroadway was just amazing Because people back in the 70's and 80's always thought that The Rocky Horror Show was much too trashy to be put on Broadway.Because you always think about broadway plays as being classy and eligent.They didn't want a play about Sex and Horror and Gay Transvestites.But this was just a head turner.I loved it.It's definitely 5 stars.The cd quality was great.It was so professionally done and it was great.I think any RHS Fan will love it.This was no candyman!

The Rockiest Recording to Date.......2006-06-07

This 2000 Broadway revival of the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW boasts a completely re-vamped orchestration of Richard O'Brien's score. This is certainly the most rock-fused version of these songs to date, and right from the "Overture" the listener can assume this. Many may not be able to accept this harder, bolder score and I myself am a bit skeptical, considering the more piano-driven and sci-fi sounding orchestrations of the film soundtrack or Roxy cast recording. However, it is so interesting to hear these songs done like this that I cannot help but enjoy it. The performances are half-and-half. Daphne Rubin-Vega belts out the opening number in that great gravelly voice she has, and Raul Esparzza sends chills down my spine every time I hear his two great solo moments ("The darkness must flow down the river...." and "Frank 'N' Furter, it's all over..."). Sebastian LaCause is amazing as Rocky, as thankless a part that is. Eddie and Dr. Scott being portrayed by a woman (Lea DeLaria) is one of the strangest casting decisions ever and is too distracting to be able to even listen to her (his? I don't know!!!) songs: "Hot Patootie" and "Eddie's Teddy." Tom Hewitt does his best as Frank 'N' Furter, but the character was so well defined by Tim Curry in the film (one of the most underrated performances ever) that one can't help but ignore him. I'd say that this recording is something every ROCKY HORROR fan should listen to; it just all depends on whether you like the new or original orchestrations.

Good recording, bad show........2006-03-10

Rocky Horror is an American institution. It's indelible, unforgettable, and entirely unique. But without the audience participation, the show is revealed - it's simply not very good. It's a passable (if dated) parody of '50s B-movies with a transvestite main character and some halfway decent songs. The show lives with and dies without an audience. The lyrics, the characters - nothing is half as fun without the audience throwing and shouting and bantering right along.

That said, this is a VERY good recording of what's there. Tom Hewitt does as good a job as anyone trying to fill Tim Curry's sequined heels, and brings some nice twists to the table instead of going the Curry-imitation route. Raul Esparza as Riff-Raff is electric - his rendition of "Time Warp" is unlike anything else you're likely to hear on a cast recording. He blasts it right into outer space, screaming like the world's going to end. Daphne Rubin-Vega is plenty of fun as Columbia, giving a nicely sinuous and raw-edged sexiness to the role. The orchestra gives their all to the new arrangements, and they sound crystal clear.

It's definitely the best recording of the show available, even sans Tim Curry.

Oh Daphne!.......2005-12-29

Most of the reviews have it right here - this production wasn't really Rocky at it's best. That being said, I must say that Daphne Ruben-Vega as magenta is probably one of the most interesting, refreshing, and note worthy things about this recording. Very cool in that regard.

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1. Down Under -- Men At Work 2. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) -- Eurythmics 3. Come On Eileen -- Dexy's Midnight Runners 4. Hungry Like The Wolf -- Duran Duran 5. Shake It Up -- The Cars various artists , 6. She Blinded Me With Science -- Thomas Dolby 7. Too Shy -- Kajagoogoo 8. (She's) Sexy + 17 -- Stray Cats 9. Steppin' Out -- Joe Jackson 10. In A Big Country -- Big Country , 11. Love My Way -- The Psychedelic Furs 12. Mexican Radio -- Wall Of Voodoo Track Title 1. True -- Spandau Ballet 2. One Thing Leads To Another -- The Fixx , 3. Back On The Chain Gang -- The Pretenders 4. Vacation -- The Go-Go's 5. Love Plus One -- Haircut 100 6. I Want Candy -- Bow Wow Wow 7. Our House -- Madness 8. Always Something There To Remind Me -- Naked Eyes , and 9. Only The Lonely -- The Motels 10. I Ran (So Far Away) -- A Flock Of Seagulls 11. Goody Two Shoes -- Adam Ant 12. I Know What Boys Like -- Waitresses
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ASIN: B000NHZHKS

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Year: 1982 Track Title 1. Down Under -- Men At Work 2. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) -- Eurythmics 3. Come On Eileen -- Dexy's Midnight Runners 4. Hungry Like The Wolf -- Duran Duran 5. Shake It Up -- The Cars 6. She Blinded Me With Science -- Thomas Dolby 7. Too Shy -- Kajagoogoo 8. (She's) Sexy + 17 -- Stray Cats 9. Steppin' Out -- Joe Jackson 10. In A Big Country -- Big Country 11. Love My Way -- The Psychedelic Furs 12. Mexican Radio -- Wall Of Voodoo Track Title 1. True -- Spandau Ballet 2. One Thing Leads To Another -- The Fixx 3. Back On The Chain Gang -- The Pretenders 4. Vacation -- The Go-Go's 5. Love Plus One -- Haircut 100 6. I Want Candy -- Bow Wow Wow 7. Our House -- Madness 8. Always Something There To Remind Me -- Naked Eyes 9. Only The Lonely -- The Motels 10. I Ran (So Far Away) -- A Flock Of Seagulls 11. Goody Two Shoes -- Adam Ant 12. I Know What Boys Like -- Waitresses

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Best since "Light Blue"
Long-Winded???? you must be listening to something else
Long & Winded Road
Hammond taken to a new place...
Another dynamic move forward!

Sweet Science
Larry Goldings
Manufacturer: Palmetto Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000069JM5
Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

Asimov
Sweet Science
Solid Jack
Lookout
This Guy's In Love With You
Chorale
Pegasus
Gnomesville
Spring Is Here
Come In And Pray

Amazon.com

On his fourth CD as a leader, organist Larry Goldings veers away from the groove influence of Jimmy Smith toward the avant-fusion wizardry of Larry Young. Backed by guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart, Goldings and his crew deliver challenging improvisations and create intriguing harmonic and melodic textures on new material, from the futuristic title track and the ethereal "Chorale," to their inventive take on Burt Bacharach's timeless tune, "This Guy's in Love with You." The CD's title conjures up images of boxing, and Goldings and his "corner" score a technical knockout with their musical telepathy and their special kind of swing. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Best since "Light Blue".......2006-03-17

I was surprised to see this album had a four-star review because, hands down, this is a five-star album. The writing is first-class, the cover songs are tasty, and the playing has a certain looseness that is not always captured on Goldings' previous albums. They let it hang out a bit, and it really works. I hope they continue in this vein in future recordings. If you like this album, check out "Light Blue", which is more straight ahead but also super heavy.

Long-Winded???? you must be listening to something else.......2005-08-27

Long Winded...B.S., Im a jazz musician myself, and listen to the solos and group dynamic on all the compositions, especially "Asimov" and "Spring is Here". Larry's solo on "Spring is Here" is one of the best I've heard. Overall, this album is one of the best jazz albums released recently, and one of my personal favorites. Just listen to that hip behind the beat melodic playing...these guys dig in so hard.

Long & Winded Road.......2005-02-02

I have enjoyed Larry and Peter live, and thought this CD might
also be good, but it just doesn't translate. Its obviously a ride they are enjoying,
but ethereal it is not. Unfortunately, boring is the word of the day.

And if one more group does homage to Burt Bacharach, I may become
ill. All together, this CD is a disappointment.

Sue Durbani, New York, NY

Hammond taken to a new place..........2004-01-08

Larry Goldings has in the last few years, taken Hammond Jazz to a new and exciting place. With each new CD, he has pushed just a little farther into unknown territory with regard to jazz organ. He leaves behind the familiar greasy grooves for a fresh new approach. His solos are interesting with lots of fourths in creative patterns not heard in this context before. Larry is not at all into the screaming, bombastic Leslie spinning stuff we are all used to, His approach is dark and ethereal with wonderful harmonic content, interesting voicings and intense interplay with his fellow musicians. Peter Bernstein, quite possibly the finest organ trio guitarist on the planet, does a remarkable job of backing Larry's solos, and his lines are among the most musical and melodic I have ever heard. His guitar just sings! Their ensemble work reminds one of Wes Montgomery and Mel Rhyne in some ways. Behind all this, swinging like no tomorrow, is Bill Stewart, never obtrusive, yet always innovative in his use of all the colors in his drum kit. He is not just a timekeeper, but a tonal force on this CD contributing an almost melodic counterpoint to the interplay between Larry and Peter. The tunes are a mix of standards and fresh new originals. This is in my opinion a breakthrough CD. All through the CD we are treated to new ideas...Larry's use of the 51/3" drawbar for an odd harmonic solo voice. The sheets of sound on gnomesville. The very hip modified blues solid jack. The almost George Shearing like ensemble playing on this guy's in love with you. This CD is a must have. This group has grown into an important force in jazz. through sheer innovation , thinking outside the box and maintaining a very high level of musicianship........GY.

Another dynamic move forward!.......2002-08-16

Evidently not a group to rest on their collective laurels, the Larry Goldings trio again push forward the boundaries and possibilities of the organ trio.Apart from Bacharach and David's "This Guys in love with you" and Rogers and Harts "Spring is here" all the writing credits are various combinations of the band members. Possibly these two tracks were included to provide a counterpoint to the angular styling of many of the other tracks. Each of the group members is given tracts of space to develop ideas, and the recorded sound is excellent. Drummer Bill Stewart makes great use of cymbal sound (especially on his own composition "Chorale")and at times there's an austere and sparse drum sound- and none the worse for that. Peter Bernstein uses a variety of effects to achieve an often ethereal guitar sound (listen to "Solid Jack" and "Come in and pray").Goldings probes and fills on all the tracks with "Pegasus" being particularly good.Stewart and Goldings combine well, especially on the oblique "Gnomesville". This is not an album that gives instantly. It's a sound that is stretching away from previous conceptions of what a trio of this kind might produce. It's pleasing to think that they are willing to take the chance to do this, instead of settling for a safe and predictable format. Highly recommended, and further notice that the Hammond organ (actually a modified C2 in this case!) still has a central role to play in jazz in 2002.

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Civil Wars
David Singer & the Sweet Science
Manufacturer: Deep Elm
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JKAV
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

Everything I Should Forget
I'm Not Leaving
I Will Come Back From The War
The Only One
It's A Miserable Life (For Everyone)
Concerts For Cello And Cuckold In A
Better Than Nothing
Slightly Damaged, Hardly Used
Right Of Way
I'll See You In The Moon

Customer Reviews:

........2002-12-21

Deep Elm has done it again. The label doesn't neccessarily put out amazing CDs every time, but whatever it is that they put out, you can always count on it to be pretty darn solid for whatever genere it dabbles in. David Singer's new CD, "Civil Wars," is no different.

David Singer's specialty is catchy, Beatles-esque pop, and he does a damn good job at it. Similarities will abound with Elliot Smith and Badly Drawn Boy, but upon closer listens, you'll realize that Singer doesn't need pro tools or a scraggly beard and the Mercury prize to make compelling pop music. His lush arrangements of tracks like "I'm Not Leaving" and "I'll See You In The Moon" conjur up images of Elvis Costello's poppier side, if anything.

While Singer can orchestrate songs well, his best work comes with minimalistic accompaniment. The album's best track, "I Will Come Back From The War," is a melancholy waltz with excellent lyricism, featuring David's penchant for storytelling. If you're a fan of Jonah's onelinedrawing, you'll get a rough idea.

The only thing the disc is missing is some muscle in certain places, however. The album slides by too quickly in points due to a lack of the "rock", as it were. The folksy pop contained within the CD is more than enough to wake you up on the weekends, and it's just as good to soothe you to sleep. All in all, Deep Elm has another winner on their hands - it might not be spectacular, but I'll be damned if it's not great.

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David Rubin
Manufacturer: Satellite Records
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ASIN: B0001EK4V0
Release Date: 2003-10-01

Tracks:

When
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You're My Kind Of Girl
Marianne's Man
Animal
You're Touch Sends Me
A Prison Without Bars
European Psycho
Adrienne From A.C.O.
You're So Cruel
B-Movie
I Want You Back
Dancing In The Darkness
I Got You On My Mind

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The Sweet Science of Sin

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ASIN: B000FP9XGC

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Release Date: 2004-07-06

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Release Date: 2005-09-20

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