An Even Break (Never Give a Sucker) [Special Edition]

An Even Break (Never Give a Sucker) [Special Edition]

ASIN: B000091EDE

Track Listings

1. Even Break (Never Give a Sucker)

2. Giblets, Pt. 12

3. Complete Affection

4. Invisible Blues

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Full title - An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker). Avant Garde drummer Sunny Murray was a major player in the experimental jazz community throughout the 1960s. After 3 years as a member of Albert Ayler's band (1964-1967), Murray traveled to France where, after releasing two LPs for the BYG Actuel series, he recorded this album (Nov. 1969) for Affinity. Although this was his first release for the label, it was Murray's third release of the year! Featuring Byard Lancaster and Kenneth Terroade. . Limited to 1500 copies, remastered & packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Sunspots. 2003.

Tracks:

Antena-Isabelle
Seasons Of My Mind-Batu
Yes It's You-Diana Brown And The Brothers
Harlem River Drive-Marden Hill
Rotorvibe-Dig! Aliance
The Secret Of Natural 7-Natural 7
Squealer-Red
Azulee-Shantel
Stars-Nightmares On Wax
Aqua Blue-Cool Blue
104 Dub-Dub Tractor
Aquarius-Waldeck
One-Thievery Corporation

Album Description

Sampler for the highly acclaimed Eighteenth Street Lounge label, created by their label heads, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton (aka the Washington D.C.-based trip hop/ acid jazz duo Thievery Corporation), as introduction to the eclectic ESL soundscape. 13 tracks, including cuts by Thievery Corporation, Nightmares On Wax, Isabelle Antena, Batu, Red and Shantel.

Customer Reviews:

Isabelle is the best.......2004-04-27

I'm a french girl leaving in L.A and I didn't know Isabelle Antena before this compilation.Not only her track (the opening one) is the best of the CD , but I discovered her best of album (l'alphabet du plaisir) and she's one of the greatest bossa singer I've ever heard.A real diva.

Good CD........2002-06-11

While I profess to know very little about music, I think I have good taste. I love this cd, every track from start to finish seems to find the right blend between groovy/relaxing. Would highly recommend.

Awesome.......2002-03-25

Another one of those trip-hop/jazz compilations that just won't leave the CD player. An eclectic blend of smooth cuts from Thievery Corp, Nightmares On Wax, and others, perfect for coming down from a fast night of drinking too much and sobering out. The song by Cool Blue (track 9, not 10) is just so chill, it sends shivers and Dub Tractor's "104 Dub" has that ambient groove to it...way cool.

Excellent!.......2002-03-12

This CD has been in almost constant rotation in the CD player at our house since purchase. It flows really well, each song is very different, but very interesting, and they all seem to complement each other. Can't wait to try the other ESL offerings.

Sizzles, fizzles, then sizzles........2002-02-06

I was interested in this track as I knew of Batu and some of the other artists featured. But to be honest, the only tracks I listen to on this album are the first two. The Isabelle Antena track is incredibly smooth while the Batu track seems to teleport you back in time to Brazil in the 70's early 80's. But from then on up for a while the album goes into a 70's sort of lounge feel, which isn't really bad considering that's the way the album's supposed to go. Just not my cup of tea.

Tracks:

W.C.: Fifty Years - Al Carmines/Paul Rounsaville
W.C.: I'll Still Be There - Alice Playten
W.C.: You Could - Al Carmines/Alice Playten
W.C.: Give Me An Old Tune - Al Carmines
W.C.: NEver Give A Sucker An Even Break - Debbie Damp
W.C.: Why Do Women Always Choose The Wrong Man? - Bill Daugherty
W.C.: You Come First - Debbie Damp
W.C.: Bring On The Booze - Al Carmines/Quartet
W.C.: I'll Follow My Star - Alice Playten
W.C.: Serenade - Bill Daugherty
W.C.: Love Can Get You Down - Alice Playten
W.C.: Dummy Juggler - Al Carmines
Promenade: Promenade - Theme - Maria Irene Fornes/Al Carmines
Promenade: I Saw A Man - Alice Playten
Promenade: Capricious And Fickle - Alice Playten
A Carmen's Bouquet: Wedding Blues - Al Carmines
A Carmen's Bouquet: My Old Man - Al Carmines
A Carmen's Bouquet: No Room At The Inn - Al Carmines/Quartet

Average customer rating:

Old Fashioned Sincerity
One of the worst recordings ever made
Pete's Dad

Handel's Messiah

Manufacturer: Golden Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00013ND8M
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Overture
Comfort Ye My People
Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
And the Glory of the Lord
Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts
But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?
And He Shall Purify the Sons of Levi
Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive
O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
People That Walked in Darkness
For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Pastorale Symphony
There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field
Glory to God in the Highest
Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Open'd
He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd
His Yoke Is Easy, His Burden Is Light
Behold the Lamb of God

Tracks:

He Was Despised and Rejected of Men
Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs
And With His Stripes We Are Healed
All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
All They That See Him, Laugh Him to Scorn
He Trusted in God That He Would Deliver Him
Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow
He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living
But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell
Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
How Beautiful Are the Feet of Them
Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage
Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
He That Dwelleth in Heaven
Thou Shalt Break Them With a Rod of Iron
Hallelujah - London Philharmonic Chorus
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Since by Man Came Death - For as in Adam, Even So in Christ
Behold, I Tell You a Mystery
Trumpet Shall Sound
Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain
Amen

Customer Reviews:

Old Fashioned Sincerity.......2006-12-30

This is not the best recording of Messiah but it is by no means a disaster. Susskind was an able conductor with a valid view of this great piece. The recording from the 1950s is more than adequate (there is some roughness in the treble but it is full and clear - though some edits are very obvious indeed). The orchestra is excellent and the choir sing well. The soloists - all of them - are superb, among the very best in any version of Messiah! Susskind's tempos are slow by modern standards but there is good rhythmical bounce and a genuine sense of the greatness of the piece. If you can adjust to the broad tempos and the big scale conception then you will discover important aspects of this masterpiece in this performance - and the set costs next to nothing!

One of the worst recordings ever made.......2006-05-10

This is only my second one star review. And I am rather generous with stars. But this recording is just horrible, especially considering that all of the participants are legendary musicians. First of all, this is extremely old fashioned Handel. The textures are way too heavy for music of the baroque. But worst of all, the performance just sits there like mud on your tires that won't come off. Yes, the price is very low, but whatever you do, do not buy this recording.

Pete's Dad.......2005-12-11

I have had a CD of the London Philharmonic version of the Messiah conducted by Fredrick Jackson for several years and enjoyed listening to it. However, the quality of the recording leaves something to be desired.

Average customer rating:

The Break Even Point
The United Jazz + Rock Ensemble
Manufacturer: Mood
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000046GS
Release Date: 1990-07-01

Tracks:

Boorcet
Chateau Sentimental
Sparrharmlingslied
Alfred Schmack
Sidewalk
Amber
Song With No Name
One Sin a While

Average customer rating:

When this all meant something
Practice
Unbelievable Sound

I Remember
Audience of One
Manufacturer: Break Even
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

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Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer
Saosin EP
Translating the Name

ASIN: B00004GJX6
Release Date: 2000-04-03

Tracks:

Show Your Teeth
The Icarus Ambition
This Night Has Opened My Eyes
350 Miles
Ishmael
La Muchila
I Remember When This All Meant Something
Flower Fist & Beastial Wail
Saosin
Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

When this all meant something.......2007-04-24

This is an effort by an aspiring Anthony Green and one of his early bands. I am generally pleased with most offerings from Green and I must say I did enjoy this as well. But compared to his other work it pales in comparison. It is an obscure ride, with songs like 'Flower, fist, and beastial wail,' you're never quite sure what they're talking about. I still enjoy going back to it every now and then as it holds a certain charm, in fact it is arranged very nicely, starting of with the slow, entrancing 'show your teeth,' then gradually building into some more fast paced songs which do include some well done screaming.

If you're an Anthony Green fan you will most likely warm up to this album, as long as you don't take it too seriously.

Practice.......2004-07-27

Audience of One gave their best shot in making something work. I don't believe that the vocals delivered by Anthony Greene were as quite as n'sync with the rest of the music. The band could not find proper ways to tie in transitions betweens steady beats, sparatic lead-ins, or chaotic explosive harmony. The entire album was a failed, but valiant rookie attempt at polishing anything from a rough garage-style sound. In Anthony Greene's second go at finding his place in the sun, he must have landed a godsend with the formation of Saosin. Pro-active listeners who were left starved with the mere fifteen minuete of Saosin with their EP; Translating the Name; will not find compensation with the sound or vocals in this album.

Unbelievable Sound.......2001-06-12

I absolutely love this CD. The lead singer Anthony has a an amazing voice. The way he can scream those notes on key is just mezmorizing. Track 5 is my absolute favorite. There is so much heart on this album. Anthony also appears on Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer's album, and once again rocks. This album is essential to your indie rock CD collection

Average customer rating:

Hometown lads done good...

Kissing Ambulance
Bazhena
Manufacturer: Break Even
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000K05S
Release Date: 2000-04-03

Tracks:

Number Two Natural'
Something Washed Off
Lukewarm
Sour Note
Unclean Routine
Crash Control
Poem #1
Zulu's Blanket
Driving Sucker
Catalyst

Customer Reviews:

Hometown lads done good..........2000-02-26

yes indeed, I have this cd, and I think you should all pick it up. These guys show musical maturity belying their actual age group, and are among the better noise-rock outfits I listen to. Good live and good on record, these guys tear it up, and they're on one of the coolest labels, BreakEven Records.

you are like the air, and I can't breathe.

Sunshine/An Even Break (Never Give a Sucker)
Average customer rating:

Sunny's exquisite cymbals

Sunshine/An Even Break (Never Give a Sucker)
Sunny Murray
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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Illuminators

Tarik

New Africa/One Morning I Woke Up Very Early

Echo (Spec)

Three for Shepp

ASIN: B000069HKL
Release Date: 2002-07-16

Tracks:

Flower Trane
Real
Red Cross
An Even Break (Never Give A Sucker)
Giblets (Part 12)
Complete Affection
Invisible Rules

Customer Reviews:

Sunny's exquisite cymbals.......2003-03-16

BYG/Actuel released an impressive array of recordings in 1969/1970. None was more compelling than this effort by Sunny Murray. Along the lines of East Coast Colors on Dave Burrell's High Won/High Two release, Sunny's complete command over jazz cymbals will astonish you. For the recording of "Giblet" alone, this album is worth the price. The tenor team of Byard Lancaster and Ken Terroade, who never received their due in fame, will propel your ears to new levels, led by Sunny's unique and forceful drumming. Tired of "fours"? This is the cure.

Average customer rating:

A truly energetic and emotional work of music

Fragments of an Untold Story...
This Day Forward
Manufacturer: Break Even
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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In Response

ASIN: B00000K05R
Release Date: 2000-04-03

Tracks:

Kissing Perfection's Cheek
Dead Acres
Arise
Kill The Script
I Repent
Significant Others
Avarice
Lost Eyes
If I Wore A Mask
The Ripple Effect

Customer Reviews:

A truly energetic and emotional work of music.......2002-02-01

It is nearly impossible explaining to someone how great something is, if they have not already experienced it. For example, how would you go about telling a friend the thrill of skydiving, if they had not already experienced it? Similiarly, it is difficult to describe how good this band really is. The music is for the most part hardcore, ranging from fast guitar riffs, to slow and heavy break downs. After listening to the first song on this cd, I was completely hooked on this band. The music is catchy, but in no point on the cd does the band have a "poppy" sound. It is truly hardcore, with amazing vocals backing up the already tough sound. The screams are reminiscent of bands such as Dimmu Borgir or Cradle of Filth, only not quite as rough. My only complaint was that I thought there could have been a little more actual singing, but this is just my opinion. To sum it up, this band is amazing, and you need to experience them, whether you are fan of hardcore, or any other type of punk music.

Average customer rating:

Quiet you
Blah
Wow they're good

Viva Maestro! Ep
Cotton Weary
Manufacturer: Break Even
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000K05P
Release Date: 2000-03-30

Tracks:

Keys To The Room
Keepsakes
Second-Hand Astronomy
Conditional Release
While J. Was Sleeping
Stopped Counting Days

Customer Reviews:

Quiet you.......2005-01-07

Ok, so let's move beyond the reviewer who felt the need to look up every artist with "cotton" in their name. I get the feeling his opinion should be overlooked. And completely. This is a great release, though nowhere near as strong as their later work. Songs such as Keepsakes and While I was sleeping hint at the direction they were about to head in, but the rest is some very strong late 90's emo. Pick it up if you're a fan of the genre.

Blah.......2002-11-06

I listened to the samples, because someone gave the album 5 stars... And I was bored, so I decided to see how many musicians had the word "cotton" in their stage name. Anyway... I haven't heard the album, but I know it doesn't deserve anything over 2 stars (if you see the big picture). The other reviewer is either a friend of the band, in the band, or insane. I think anyone can figure that out... I just get irritated when I waste my time cli8cking on something and end up reading a b.s. review. But I guess I'm really wasting more of my time writing this... bye... on to pick out the "cottons".

Wow they're good.......2001-04-13

I saw this band live last week. I showed up late and I was just about to leave when this band jumped up on stage and began to play. Wow...I have never been so impressed with a stage show in my entire life. They were really into their music. It seemed to me that they didn't just show up to get a few quick bucks. The vocalist put so much emotion into his singing and everybody was just so good...and wow I can't even tell you how much you should buy this CD.

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Thanks
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Break Even
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000028U09
Release Date: 2000-04-03

Tracks:

The World Vs. Wendy MacArver - Seaside Panel
Decay - Throwdown
Silverdollar - Cotton Weary
I'm Not A Kid Anymore - Indie Anna
Doppler II - Subunit
Nothing Can Be Everything - Days Away
Willard - First Man Out
If I Wore A Mask - This Day Forward
Sea Of Confusion - Downstares
Solid - Amertume
I Wanna Be A Robot - Ultra
Nil By Mouth - Palpatine
Splitspoke - 33 Down
Susquehanna Baby - Bazhena
Justin's Country Song - Lorien
In Loops - Coreletto
So Inconsiderate - Dixon Ward
Delorian - Gravel

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