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ASIN: B000040JKS

Track Listings

1. Thing #8

2. Long Blue Dream

3. Thing #6

4. Cumulus

5. Dance of the Hillbilly Robots

6. Foo

7. Thing #4

8. Thing #12

9. I'm Not Crazy, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Not Crazy

10. Thing #2

Editorial Reviews
Jim Macnie, Village Voice
"The guitar-reed-bass threesom gives it's nuance laden freeprov exactly what it needs: heart."

Product Description
In its premier recording, this trio of veteran New York musicians uses sound and improvisation to create musical spaces that are at once beautiful and thrilling. Utilizing their unique blend of instruments: guitar, baritone guitar, 5 string bass, piccolo bass, alto and soprano saxophones, Tronzo, Granelli, and Epstein forge a personal language of music that is considerably greater than the sum of its parts. Drawing from its collective experience, the trio creates music that ranges from ambient to the blues and back.

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Tracks:

Turn The Lights Down - Trinity Hi-Fi
Bodyrock - Moby
Galaxy 2000 (Plump DJs Remix) - War
Big Love (The Dronez Radio Edit) - Peter Heller
Family - K. Hand
Mothership Reconnection - Scott Grooves
The Hook - Radical Playaz
You Should Be... - Blockster
(You Got Me) Burnin' Up - Cevin Fisher
Move On Up (L.M.E. Mix) - Trickster
U Don't Know Me - Armand Van Helden
Jacques Your Body - Big Ron

Customer Reviews:

Save Your Money!.......2006-08-15

This CD sucks! There is barely any rhythm in any of the songs on this album. This "mix" was put together poorly so there is no flow between the songs at all. I hope that I have written this in time to save others from making a bad buying decision!

This CD Gets You Through It!.......2004-05-11

If you need a soundtrack for your daily 30 to 45 minute walking routine -and- you like radio and dj mixes of some known and unknown eclectic tunes (vs. straight performances of songs you are already familiar with), this CD can get you through it. It's a bit of soul and urban, techno and rock, with a dash of top 40. The 12 cuts add up to about 48 minutes.

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NO GUITAR!?!.......WHO CARES!!!
Incredible!
Good.
Along with "High Bias" the best effort by Niacin ...
Furious Fusion!

Time Crunch
Niacin
Manufacturer: Magna Carta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Live: Blood, Sweat and Beers

ASIN: B00005Y1TJ
Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

Elbow Grease
Time Crunch
Stone Face
Red
Invisible King
Daddy Long Leg
Hog Funk
Glow
Damaged Goods
Outside Inside Out
Blue Wind

Amazon.com

A fast, fluid, fun, and out-of-the-box jazz/fusion exploration, Time Crunch features the immense talents of bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Talas, David Lee Roth), keyboardist John Novello (Chick Corea, Andy Summers), and drummer Dennis Chambers (George Clinton, Stanley Clarke). Their pedigrees are as impressive as the intricate instrumental odyssey they travel though as Niacin. The triumvirate's fifth outing is full of rich, jazzy, classic-rock-influenced explorations that also have sensual and sonorous sides. Fans of progressive rock will enjoy the covers of King Crimson's moody, ominous "Red" and Jan Hammer's elaborate and memorable "Blue Wind." With the exception of the gentle and reflective "Glow" (which is dedicated to Novello's late wife), the disc's 11 intense and impressive tracks possess a sense of fun and lightness that won't scare off jazz newbies. --Katherine Turman

Album Description

Supergroup Niacin's 2002 release on Magna Carta is the incredible (and critically embraced) "Time Crunch" - 11 new tracks from 3 of the heaviest hitters in music today. Billy Sheehan lays down the overall vibe for the project: "Well, a lot of the songs that I contributed, I wrote around bass lines, which is kind of cool. It adds a little bit of a different structural quality to the songs, or structural lack of quality if you prefer (laughs). With my writing contributions in the past, I would work with John in his studio. But this time I wrote a lot of stuff in my own studio, so I had to do my own drum tracks as demos, for Dennis to work from. So some of the stuff I put into the computer as drum tracks made sense when you listened to them, but they were kind of impossible for a human being to actually play. But Dennis, being true to what we expect of him, played them anyways (laughs). He did some amazing drum transitions and grooves, which I really would challenge a lot of other players to be able to do at all and still make them sound smooth. He really did an amazing job. And of course the record overall is just a little bit heavier and aggressive than we had gone before, a little bit more toward progressive rock than the fusion or jazz direction. We definitely went more towards some of our late '60s, early '70s prog rock roots, people like King Crimson, PFM, Gentle Giant, early Genesis and of course, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, a classic B-3 band, and one we often get compared to. Both John and I as writers have many, many influences. We've both gone in many directions in our years of playing. And a good part of that is that you have a big bag of tricks to pull from. So we have a lot of things that we can reference or use as inspiration." Fans of progressive rock will enjoy the covers of King Crimson's moody, ominous "Red" and Jan Hammer's elaborate and memorable "Blue Wind."

Customer Reviews:

NO GUITAR!?!.......WHO CARES!!!.......2007-06-15

Yes, I usually prefer my Prog/ Fusion with a generous helping of guitar, however, these gentlemen have released yet another great disc that proves it can be done sucsessfully with immpecable taste and energy. I first heard of Niacin while attending the 2000' NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. (Wow!....what an experience,,,,but thats a whole nother' story). Anyway, my travelling companion and I had the opportunity to attend a handful of "after hours" concert shows and clinics, of which Niacin was the 'hands-down' highlight of the whole weeklong "adventure". My friend and I, both being longtime drumming buds, had both heard of Dennis Chambers, along with a handful of his recorded works.....well neither of us were prepared for the full-on assault that these boys dished out that night. Not only did they play all of their self-titled debut album, but also wonderful renditions of DL Roth's "ShyBoy", Van Halen's "Mean Streets" and Weather Report's "Birdland".....absolutely Astonishing playing from all involved.....my friend and I were still 'reeling' from the whole experience for literally weeks after.

As for "Time Crunch", I will say upfront that it is the bands 'High Watermark' thus far (thought I haven't heard "Organik" yet). The guys have really notched-up their compositions, as well as their individual playing level with each sucsessive release. Dennis is an ever evolving 'Monster' that can't be stopped and needs no other words of praise; Billy continues to propel this band with a bombastic, almost unorthodox style that fits the music like a glove; and John, he has given me much more of an interest and respect for the wonderful Hammond Organ sounds.....he plays with a fresh style that still pays tribute to the masters of the instrument. To me, there are no dull, out of place songs here----every tune is top-notch, high energy funk/ fusion....including the nice covers of "Blue Wind" and "Red". By the end of the opening song, "Elbow Grease", I felt like I had been 'Spanked' by three Fathers-of-Fusion who have something to prove....very few artists are producing agressive, In-your-Face, "Old-School" Jazz-Rock like these guys (CAB being the only one that immediately comes to mind, and, consequently, Mr. Chambers is part of that collaboration as well).

Bottom line.....another winner for Niacin. They continue to inspire me with each new release on many different levels....I await their next release. If you enjoy 'Real-Deal' agressive Prog/Funk/Fusion in the style of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, ELP and the like, get your hands on everything this band has produced. BTW, if you seek the visual aspect of this band, I would encourage you to pick up the DVD "Live in Toyko" as well....they don't dissapoint!

Incredible!.......2006-09-25

Let me start out saying that I'm a guitarist, and it doesn't bother me in the least that there's no guitar on this!

I'd heard of Niacin, but didn't really bother to listen to them until I'd read an interview in Keyboard Player magazine. Once I heard some samples, I was hooked.

The influences of ELP, Yes, King Crimson, Mahavishnu, RTF, etc. are obvious, but these boys go way beyond imitation. If you like Progressive Rock or Fusion Jazz even slightly, this is the CD for you!

Good........2003-09-28

A lot of people think Niacin is something that is in their cereal, but it's not. It's a band.

Along with "High Bias" the best effort by Niacin ..........2003-03-22

Well this album could be a classic fusion stuff from the USA in the future, even though their debut album was more progressive oriented ...anyway They have been able to make a remarkable tribute to King Crimson ("Red" era), by means of a stunning version of the title track from the "mythical" album with Bruford and Wetton...so it's clear that their fusion stuff sometimes steers towards the 70's classic prog, expecially regarding the clever use of the Hammond organ by John Novello and the excellent creative bass guitar as well, by Billy Sheehan ...well this issue is perhaps the best effort so far, along with "High Bias", and it seems it fits into such fusion prog perfectly, being suitable for live executions with improvisational stuff!!

Recommended fusion prog, even though is not equal for instance to "Romantic Warrior" by Return to Forever...nevermind Niacin could produce some clever and excellent music-like that one by RTF- in the future!!

Furious Fusion!.......2002-12-27

What do you get when you combine the complexity of jazz, the grooviness of funk, and the drive of rock and roll? The answer is Niacin, and their latest album, "Time Crunch" is thrilling fusion of the highest order.

First things first. These guys can play. Niacin is the ultimate "power trio". Even bands like Rush and Primus, talented as they are, could surely take some lessons from these guys. On your first inspection of the CD, you may notice that there is no guitarist to be found here. Well, don't despair, because once you hear the great John Novello in action, you will undoubtedly forget all about it. This guy is an incredible keyboardist, seamlessly combining upbeat Hammond organ, melodic piano, and shredding solos. Billy Sheehan makes for a great companion. Often called the "Eddie Van Halen of bass", he surely lives up to his name. He shreds, taps, grooves, and all on a 4-string bass. And then we have Dennis Chambers. What a drummer. Insanely complex, inhumanly fast, and on top of that, he can hold some pretty sick grooves. Many of the best drummers are all flash and no groove, but not Chambers. He's one of the grooviest drummers I've ever heard, as well as the most technically proficient. Another thing I like about his playing is that he never "overplays". Meaning, for all the amazing stuff he does on the kit, he never sounds like he's pushing himself, or playing to his full potential. Take that for what it's worth, but I think that really says something.

Now, onto the music. I think this album is excellent from start to finish. It starts off with a bang, with the energetic "Elbow Grease", and never lets up from there. "Stone Face" is a bit more laid-back, with some nice upbeat piano work, and "Glow" and "Invisible King" are more soft and peaceful, but aside from those three songs, it's pretty much nonstop jamming. "Daddy Long Leg" is certainly worth a mention. It features jaw-dropping solo spots from all three members, and "Damaged Goods" and "Outside Inside Out" have some pretty wicked solos as well. And, of course, the cover of King Crimson's classic instrumental, "Red" is definitely another highlight. Novello's keyboards are a perfect match for Robert Fripp's guitar work, and Chambers puts the great Bill Bruford to shame. It has a bit of a different feel than the rest of the album, but I'd say it fits in just fine.

If you're a fan of jazz, fusion, or any kind of instrumental music, I'd say this is definitely worth checking out. It may seem a bit uniform at first, but the subtle nuances in the music keep the songs interesting throughout. This may be difficult to get into for those who aren't a fan of technical music, but if that's what you're into, you can't afford to pass this up.

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cry wolf reunion

CRUNCH ROCKS!!

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Cry Wolf
Manufacturer: Capitol
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008EQA
Release Date: 1990-08-20

Customer Reviews:

cry wolf reunion.......2007-05-12

This is very good cd.I was lucky to have gone to school with phil the bass
player.I had this on cassette back in the day.Songs like "road to ruin",
"pretender"which is probably the best song on here."long hard road"is a
good ballad,then there's "west wind blows"shows off phil's bass skills.
The great news is they'll be doing a reunion show,so we can enjoy the great 80's again.So if your in the bay-area check them out,I know I will.
Long live "big hair"!!.

CRUNCH ROCKS!!.......2006-10-03

This album came out in the early 90's with the music hit "Pretender". It aired in the heyday of MTV's HeadBangers Ball, and became a one hit wonder. You'll enjoy this cd, it has many rockin' tunes, and songs like "Pretender", is guaranteed to rock your socks with phenomenal guitar solos by Steve McKnight.

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Crunch
Impellitteri
Manufacturer: Seoul Records
ProductGroup: Music
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Pedal to the Metal

ASIN: B00006IZLR
Release Date: 2002-09-02

Tracks:

Beware Of The Devil
Turn Of The Century
Speed Demon
Wake Me Up
Spanish Fire
Slay The Dragon
Wasted Earth
Forever Yours (Bonus Track)
Texas Nuclear Boogie (Bonus Track)
Fear No Evil

Album Description

Asian edition of the 2000 release from the hard rock/metal guitar virtuoso with 2 exclusive bonus tracks 'Forever Yours' & 'Texas Nuclear Boogie'. 10 tracks.

Album Details

Asian Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: "Forever Yours" and "Texas Nuclear Boogie".

Average customer rating:

Solid with a few very good tracks.

Caution: Do Not Play
Crunch-O-Matic
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B000008EPX
Release Date: 1991-02-19

Customer Reviews:

Solid with a few very good tracks........2006-12-23

This was a somewhat unusual but enjoyable alternative to the alternative dance music of the time. I first heard it from MTV's "120 Minutes" program. Dave Kendall introduced it, showed the video to a song called Anti Plastic, and I was hooked. I tracked down the CD and bought it. I can't really compare this to anyone at all, which I guess is somewhat of a good thing. It's not excellent, but there are about 4 or 5 tracks that make it worth at, especially at the low prices you can find it for.

Trent Reznor made some contributions to this CD, but you would never be able to tell by listening. All in all, I would say definitely give this one a try.

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Blowingoff your anger always seems to make you even more mad

Power Pack Horse Crunch
SNMNMNM
Manufacturer: International Cork
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Asbestos Weekend

ASIN: B0000DG74I
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

Number 10
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Danielle
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Spanish Cucumber
Don't Be Dumb
Undersold
The Road Song
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New Mexico
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Customer Reviews:

Blowingoff your anger always seems to make you even more mad.......2004-02-09

...That's one of my favorite lines. I saw these guys play in Athens. They are tons of fun live -- what with all the marching band instruments (like tubas, accordians, and trumpets). The album is just as fun to listen to -- in its entirety, actually. Plus, there are some poignant songs about breakups that really mellow out that They Might Be Giants goofy groove most of the songs have. My favorite songs are probably Undersold, Number 10, Danielle and Explanation. But, it's ALL good stuff! If you like whimsical pop with added heart, this is for you, people. Get em before they go gold, and try to see them if they come to town.

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More recognition of Frank's genius
Modern music can be fun!

Ear Mind I

Manufacturer: Channel Classics
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ASIN: B00000AE08
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

Lumpy Gravy
Marqueson's Chicken
King Kong
Pygmy Twylyte
Hungry Freaks Daddy
The Black Page
Sanctity
Moo Shu Wrap Rap
Fanfare For Nothing
Sleepless
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Customer Reviews:

More recognition of Frank's genius.......2000-06-16

I was surprised when I came across this album. As a Zappa fan I am usually on top of the new releases but this one slipped by me. Now I am one happy camper. This is another jewel for your Zappa collection. The performance by Meridian Arts Ensemble, Benjamin Herrington, and others provide another variation and interpretation that add insight to Frank's genius. The works by Su Lian Tan-both as composer and performer, Jon Christopher Nelson, Josef Burgstaller, and the other composers offer some interesting contrasts and complements Zappa's pieces. Is this the best example of other people playing Zappa? Frankly, no but it is still worth the price. For Zappa fans this is a must. For those unfamiliar with Zappa-if that possible-I would suggest you listen to Zappa's own albums first.

Modern music can be fun!.......2000-06-14

The Meridian Arts Ensemble have gathered together here an enjoyable mixture of modern compositions & arrangements. First of all, the ensemble is to be commended for making such a bold move - or should I say several bold moves. So many new or otherwise "risky" composers and so much contemporary music on one album? A brass quintet? With a rhythm section and a guest composer who raps? And these guys sing, too? The Meridian Arts Ensemble has bucked the system & brought forward something that most record companies wouldn't touch - and in their boldness they have made a valuable contribution to comtemporary music. Second, the Meridian Arts have presented a fair - however strange - sampling of the music of Frank Zappa. Lumpy Gravy & King Kong are straight-forward instrumentals presented with creativity, but also true to the originals. King Kong, always the vehicle for interpretation & improvisation, is here presented as a kind of slow blues - and the drummer does a nice job of feeling those hemiola accents. Pygmy Twylyte may very well be a strange, even offensive, song, but the Meridian Arts have only presented it they way Zappa wrote it & performed it! There is no doubt that the funky rhythm 'n' blues style is well suited for the group, and this song really shows off their lighter side. Hungry Freaks, Daddy is presented pretty much in the same form as performances by Zappa's group in the early seventies - right down to the trumpet fills & electronic effects! I think this is the Meridian Arts Ensemble telling us that they do know how to have fun! Ironically, performances like this are going to help Zappa come to be taken more seriously in the future. Several living composers are featured - including the members themselves. Moo Shu Wrap Rap is quite an intriguing experiment - with a dinner gong, pentatonic scales, and the lady composer vocalising her Chinese lyrics. The least attractive aspect of this album is probably the vocal recordings - especially on the Rap. The composer's rapping is often difficult to hear. I think the variety of music on this album & the sincerity of the performances make this a fine choice for any brass or wind enthusiast. Also, fans of jazz & contemporary music, especially Frank Zappa fans, will want it. The Canadian Brass will want it, so they can see what their younger counterparts are up to! There are wonderful moments of standard brass ensemble work, very skillfully executed, but the Meridian Arts Ensemble wanted to go out on a limb, so they took a chance and have thus filled a niche that is often ignored. Let's hear no more complaints that new music doesn't get performed & recorded!

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Unmutualism is Key

The Prisoner
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O.peration I.raqi L.iberation
(S)election
Cleared Channel [Corporate Control Mix]
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C/A/T follows up the critically acclaimed "Worldwide Totalitarian Control" EP with his debut full length album "The Prisoner". After years of compilation appearances and limited issue EP releases, C/A/T has fine tuned his sound and presents 10 tracks of conspiritorial electronic beat-driven music. Taking the aural and visual aesthetic of the obscure 1960s television show "The Prisoner" one step further, C/A/T creates a unique album that crosses genres but always returns to a rhythmic foundation. Somber melodies back dance-floor proven rhythms and accusatory and enlightening samples fill the remaining void. Also features a collaboration between C/A/T and Nein Recordings artist Epidemia.

Customer Reviews:

Unmutualism is Key.......2006-03-06

This is a facinating CD--anything that puts sound clips from The Prisoner and George W. Bush is bound to be unusual. The tracks are "heavy techno" and definitely good for grooving to. Unmutual in particular is heavy. My only complaint is that the songs are repeditive.

Crunch Blade Jam: Workout Music for All Kinds of Skaters

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Hallelujah - Isotope
Betcha'll Never Find - Chantay Savage
Strike It Up - Black Box
Magic's Back - Malcom McLaren

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Booze Up And Riot
Caustic
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Release Date: 2007-04-03

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All Your Heroes Are D*****
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Now with 30% less suck, Caustic is back with his 2nd CD in as many years, with BOOZE UP AND RIOT! Caustic's songs careen off your head like a steel dodgeball and stylistically jump around more than a kid with A.D.D. on a pound of Pixie Sticks. BUAR explores Caustic's signature blend of frenetically hard industrial noise, combining it with a variety of evil influences, from harsh ebm to tribal to hardcore punk. In the last few years Caustic has been known for three things: Driving, demented music and massively anarchic live shows on bills with the likes of COMBICHRIST, KMFDM, C/A/T, TERRORFAKT, and W.A.S.T.E.. Don't miss the new trainwreck, cuz Caustic's bringing stupid back in a big freakin' way.

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