5 comments about Tears for Fears - Tears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92.

1. I must start off by saying that I may seem to have a small partiality toward Tears for Fears being that it is a large representation of fond memories from my childhood. However I should also add that even if I hadn't listened to them as a child I still would find their kind of music alluring. To put it as a fellow reveiwer did "in my mind, there are certain bands or singers who define a decade" and Tears for Fears does just that for the 80's. I couldn't give you a favorite song off of this album but I could tell you that there are only two tracks that I often find myself skipping, those being track 8 and 12. It's interesting to me also the kinds of movies that attract and incorporate songs from this album into their soundtrack, such as Real Genius and Donnie Darko -two of the greatest movies in the world of cinema both taking place in the 1980's. I guess everything that has a connection with Tears for Fears is an awesome product of that era. hah



2. There's just a few albums so emotive they can even tarnish my eyes, as I listen to... and this is one of them.
   
   Just dimm-off the lights, pump up the volume and let it take you out.



3. This Tears For Fears compilation has all of the hits and more. Personally, I'm not a fan of re-mixing songs, but the re-mixed ones in this case are still good, though I guess preferably, I would have wanted the originals, as the fans came to know them. Pretty good compilation, all in all.



4. In my mind, there are certain bands or singers who define a decade, or who might be considered the best musical examples of the time. For me, Tears for Fears is a great example and one of the bigger and more successful acts of the 80s. Tears for Fears, of course, is no longer making new music, but you can't get away from hearing them on the radio or in the mall or at Taco Bell or wherever. This compilation is one of the best the 80s had to offer, although I was always a little surprised at their huge popularity since their music rarely had a danceable beat. But what it did have was a great sound and commercial appeal that still exists today, even if the lyrics were strangely melancholy for pop music. I was never a die-hard fan at the time but I loved most of their hits like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," "Shout," and "Head Over Heels." I had never heard "Woman In Chains" before buying the CD but it quickly became my favorite. "Sowing the Seeds of Love" gets a little old sometimes for me, and I'm not especially fond of "I Believe," but they're still worth listening to. Personally, I was always partial to their older and more New Wave-ish sound, like "Mad World" and "Pale Shelter," and I'm probably the only person in the world who was disappointed that "The Way You Are" wasn't included (apparently the band hated that song?!?), but I can't find a single song here that I absolutely *don't* like or would regularly skip. My only complaint is that the songs don't appear to be in chronological order which is a bit confusing, but it's not that big of a deal. Overall, a must-have for fans of 80s music.



5. 
   "Tears for fears" are a band with a style of music that I really appreciate and I tend to lump them with the like of Australian acts such as Mondo Rock [just put up a review of one of their albums today] and Alex Lloyd. All these acts have one thing in common-either a few pop/rock masterpieces, or the same, but with some forgotten gems. Tears For Fears falls into that latter category.
   
   Before I bought this album, some months ago, I used to list as my favourite Tears' song "Mad world". After I bought the album, I was reminded at how absolutely brilliant the song "Head over heels" was, with its georgeous piano melody, as played by someone with a sledgehammer, and the Beatle-esque and sing-a-long-able chant at the end. "Head over heels" is my idea of a truly great pop song-right up there with Mondo Rock's "Chemistry", Alex Lloyd's "Green" and Coldplay's "Clocks". It's that good. Reading the lyrics for the song, it is surpising to see how weird and slightly disturbing the lyrics are! Not exactly conventional pop! Just by the by, there is a magnificent scene in the great movie "Donnie Darko" where "Head over heels" is used for a sequence in the movie. It's like a video clip, in some ways...but it's a total visual treat. Forgot to mention that the song also has a really cool guitar riff in it too. Might be the same melody as the chant at the end of the song.
   
   "Mad world" is probably my second favourite track. It is poppy and dreamy. Again, it has very unusual lyrics for a perfect pop song: "The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had".
   
   There was a time when I would have counted "Shout" as a great track, but over the years, its charms have diminished for me. Perhaps for someone listening to it for the first time, its chanting, stadium frenzy inducing chorus will entrance.
   
   One song whose charm totally eludes me is "Everybody wants to rule the world". Here in Australia, this is an FM stereo staple. I never listen to this song when it's on the radio, and I can't understand how a pop masterpiece like "Head over heels" gets so relatively little airplay here.
   
   I've pretty much mentioned all the stock standard songs that people list when discussing this band. But, like Mondo Rock, you'll sometimes hear on the radio one of their songs that you'd forgotten about and regret not hearing more often. For instance, the delicate pop of "Change" or the Beatle-esque "Sowing the seeds of love". These are all very good songs.
   
   It has been quite a few months since I've listened to this album. I do remember finding some of the unknown songs to me listenable, but, I should point out that they haven't really left an impression on me-I just kmnow that I found them 'listenable'.
   
   If, like me, you loved "Head over heels", you might want to check out other acts which have songs of a similar calibre which I've reviewe here:
   Mondo Rock, The Go Gos, and Alex Lloyd. These are truly great songs of the pop genre.

5 comments about Let Love In.

1. Let Love In was Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 1994 and it sure is a dandy of a release. In fact, I would have to say that it is their best record so far. There are so many amazing tracks that I astounded by the quality. It starts out with the haunting track "Do you love me?". After this we get the solemn and sad track "Nodbody's Baby Now". Loverman follows with it is twisted lyrics and frantic singing. Jangling Jack is a track that I did not like at first. However, it is a track that grows on you and not being a favorite but I still enjoy it. As you can easily see from just these first tracks this is truly a gem. Nick Cave is such a good lyricist and he sings about love it does not trite but sincere. Red Right Hand tells the story of a demented man with a red right hand. Let Love In tells about the darker side of love. The thirsty dog is a song about remorse and I must up until I was not so wild about it. However, tonight I finally understand the lyrics. Ain't gonna rain anymore is a heart wrenching song about lost love. Lay me low is such a hillarious and twisted song about about a fictious funeral and it really spins out of control. Then this amazing record's last track is Do you Love me? (Part 2). This is one of the best records that I have ever listened to and I would recommend it to anyone that likes quality music with witty, inteligent and insight full lyrics!



2. This record is amazing. It feels like a bridge between the work he did in the 80's and the work he's doing currently. Every song is good. Some songs are brilliant.



3. This album is just amazing. But I must warn you. If you are a little down, you girlfriend leave you, or the the day is too rainy, well, maybe you don't need to list this particular album.
   But, in the other hand, if the sun is shinning, well enjoy. Nick Cave use the words (and his voice) to took you into the deep of human soul, and is a very ugly place. Specially "Do you love. Part 2", when he describe a taxi-boy, is so cruel, and at the same time so human. But is not only the lyrics. The musicians are truly artists, like Blixa (guitar) and Mike Harvey. Loverman and Red Right Hand are an exemple of that. It is one of the Cave's greatest album



4. One of Nick's best. This is one of my favorite albums by anyone and therefore, one of my favorite by Mr. Cave. Opening and closing the album by asking the question "Do you love me?" gives chilling perspective into what this album is supposed to mean. From the deceptive delicacy of "Nobody's baby now" to the rage of "Red Right Hand" Cave takes us on a roller coaster of emotions and his unique voice and style never fail to entertain . . . and perplex. A true gem of the 90's.



5. Once in a blue moon, I feel absolutely compelled to review an album, simply because it has recently absolutely blown my mind. This is one such record. As much as I love the Birthday Party, and several other Cave output, this may be the single greatest album that I've heard with his name attached. "Nobody's Baby Now" is so good it almost hurts, and I don't care who the hell has covered "Loverman" (including Metallica), there's no topping the version included herein. Once you add in masterpieces like "Do You Love Me" and "Thirsty Dog," along with the supernal "Red Right Hand," there is barely a chance of topping this record. In terms of consistency alone, it's one of the greatest albums I've ever heard. If you have any curiousity about the work of Cave, with the BP or the BS, you absolutely MUST check this album out first. If ever there was a record that will lead you to pursue other records in an artist's catalogue, this is the one. Simply put, this is brilliant beyond words. I've studied the holy books, and this album will put you closer to "the truth" than most of them.

5 comments about Controversy.

1. This will always be a Prince favorite. Sexuality on the same album/CD as DO ME Baby! A Classic! This was a very smart album/CD by Prince because it really was Controversy around him about his sexuality, his race and religion. It also got him noticed. Still, he gave you one of the best live shows-and still does!



2. Old Prince is the best! I enjoyed listening to this again - the condition was excellent and it arrived propmtly!



3. A lot of people think this is a massively disappointing follow-up to Dirty Mind, a slightly uneven record, and whatever else have you. I disagree. I mean, sure, it's not as good as Dirty Mind, but Dirty Mind was a watershed release, and one can only have so many of those. Let's start at the beginning, with the superb title track. It's Prince's first hyper-extended one-man jam (over seven minutes!), and it's got all kinds of hooks: superb little keyboard riff, the chorus, the melody, and the "Some people call me rude" chant near the end. Sure, the lyrics are very self-centered, dispelling many myths about Prince at the time, but I don't give a damn. It's songs like this that makes Prince such an amazing artist, see? And those lyrics, self-centered as they are, do have some gems to be found, my favorite is "Do I believe in God, do I believe in me? Some people want to die so they can be free... controversy!" Then he churns out some trademark Prince funk-rock with the dirty lyrics that are really a "free-your-mind" type thing, kinda like "Uptown" ("Sexuality"). No, "Sexuality" isn't as good as "Uptown", but that's because of "Uptown"'s extreme quality, not "Sexuality"'s lack thereof. Then he follows that up with one of his trademark sultry, undeniable slow jams ("Do Me, Baby"). On the second side, Prince gets farther into experimental territory than he ever had been before. "Private Joy" isn't anything Prince hasn't done before (though the "orgasmatron" lyric is hilarious!), but the guitar! Listen to the guitar! Listen to the guitar!!! Are you listening to it yet? Good! Now make me a ham sandwich, hold the cheese. So, riiiiiiight... back to the crazy experimental stuff. I don't even know what to call "Ronnie, Talk to Russia", other than, "Um, a bunch of whacko guitars and bomb sounds?", but I like it, I guess. And I know I like the pulsating disco-funk song "Let's Work". Nothing Prince hasn't done before, but good. I don't like the last two songs, though: one is just waaaaaaaay too out-there ("Annie Christian"), and the other is just way too dumb, stereotypical, cliché Prince ("Jack U Off"). Two atrocious songs, here to screw over an otherwise superb album. Why, Prince? Why???



4. Prince, in his more rock element. It was easy to listen to this one and see him rising as a huge force on the music scene. His sexual allusions were considered risqué, then he matured into full-on sonar pr0n. Not a bad way to spend a decade.



5. All that needs to be said here is it's classic Prince. What more do you need?

5 comments about The Cars - Greatest Hits.

1. Classic Cars, pun intended. The only song I didn't care for was Heart Break City, all the other the songs are fantastic. You won't go wrong buying this one. Highly recomended.



2. If you like the Cars at all , Get this CD. It has all the hits. Does not miss any Cars songs you may know



3. if you're not a fan of singing with the classics something's wrong with you. buy this album, listen to it, become a better person.



4. The Cars: Greatest Hits
   
   INTRODUCTION:
   The Cars were one of the finest classic rock bands ever. With their mixture of rock and roll and new wave pop elements, they won over a number of fans during their decade or so together. There are countless compilations out there for the band. Let's take a look at Greatest Hits.
   
   OVERVIEW:
   Complete Greatest Hits spans the Cars career 1978-1987. It features 20 tracks.
   
   REVIEW:
   I love the music of the Cars, they're one of my favorite bands of all time. But this compilation shows its age. Nearly every track on here (plus a whole lot more) is on the newer Complete Greatest Hits compilation. The omissions on here are far too great in number.
   
   THE CARS (1978): Just What I Needed, Good Times Roll, My Best Friend's Girl.
   COMMENTS: You get THE SINGLES from the first album. Nothing more. That means this album is missing the non-single hits Bye Bye Love, You're All I've Got Tonight, and Moving In Stereo. That's just the beginning of the atrocities of this inferior compilation.
   
   CANDY-O (1979): Let's Go
   COMMENTS: ONE TRACK from this album!? ONE TRACK!? Blasphemy, I say! What compilation omits Dangerous Type and It's All I Can Do? Well, my friends, THIS ONE DOES.
   
   PANORAMA (1980): Touch and Go
   COMMENTS: Again, an album only gets ONE TRACK on here. That means no Don't Tell Me No or the title track.
   
   SHAKE IT UP (1981): Shake It Up, I'm Not The One, Since You're Gone
   COMMENTS: This is it. The ONLY album that gets perfect representation on this compilation. No complaints.
   
   HEARTBEAT CITY (1984.): You Might Think, Drive, Heartbeat City, Magic
   COMMENTS: Glad to see the underrated title track made the cut here, as well as most of the other big hits. But why were Hello Again and Stranger Eyes omitted!?
   
   NEW TRACK (1985): Tonight She Comes
   The band recorded this single new cut for the album. It's not one of the band's best ever, but still a solid tune.
   
   DOOR TO DOOR (1987): NO TRACKS
   COMMENTS: This compilation was released prior to this album.
   
   OVERALL:
   Get Complete Greatest Hits instead. Everything this compilation does, that one does several times better.
   
   Thumbs down.
   
   EDITION NOTES:
   This compilation has always been readily available so I doubt you'll have any trouble finding it or the superior Complete Greatest Hits.



5. Making a case for The Cars as brilliant singles band, this 1985 "Greatest Hits" is 13 songs that are all incredible. From 1978 till they dissolved in 1987, this Boston band helped to define what American New Wave music sounded like. A touch of Roxy Music, a dash of David Bowie, a really strong helping of melody and top that off with two solid lead vocalists in Ric Ocasek and the late Ben Orr, and you had the formula for the albums from "The Cars" classic to the hit packed "Heartbeat City." This CD was released while "heartbeat City" was still in its phenomanal commercail run, thus missed the singles from "Door To Door" (which is to say, not much).
   
   As brilliant as the debut was, it is represented CD on this collection by three were singles, with "Just What I Needed" being one of the most important top 40 records of 1978. (Oddly enough, this was about the same time Van Halen's cover of "You Really Got Me" cracked the charts - both of these bands arguably changed the state of radio.) The simple handclaps and harmonies of "My Best Friend's Girl" were irresistible.
   
   When the sophomore album arrived, it was with the brash mix of Buddy Holly and The Beatles that collided on "Let's Go." That probably remains my favorite Cars single, exploding from the radio in the summer of 1979. The underrated "Panorama" followed. Ocasek had become interested in experimental music, like the art duo Suicide, and "Panorama" reflected that. The tricky key changes in "Touch and Go" were not the average hit single fare. Ocasek's solo albums often had more of a "Panorama" feel to them, and I guess he needed to get it out of his system.
   
   Then it was a return to popland. "Shake It Up," with its cheesy picture-disk styled cover art, produced the first top ten single for the group. "Shake It Up" (the single) was a prefect mash of Beach Boys sunniness and new wave dancablity. It also became a harbinger of the next album, as the moody ballad "I'm Not The One" set the stage for the band's biggest hit. On this greatest hits set, "I'm Not The One" is a different mix from the "Shake It Up" version.
   
   When "Heartbeat City" arrived in Spring of 1984, it matched the artiness of "Panorama" with the pop splendor of "Shake It Up" and the debut. Jumping from producer Roy Thomas Baker to Robert Lange, the sound went from arthouse to dancehouse, and the pop sheen was unmistakably Cars. Ben Orr rode that sound to the band's biggest single, "Drive," climbing to number three that summer. The videos for that song and the giddy "Magic" and "You Might Think" (remember Ocasek as a human fly) were all over MTV that summer, and The Cars had their greatest success to date. I also liked that the "Heartbeat City" title song graced this CD.
   
   The success also came with strain. Easton, Ocasek and Orr each releasing solo albums (with Orr charting a single with "Stay The Night") and only convening to record a one-off single for a Christmas best of in 1985. "Tonight She Comes" was a great double-entendre of a lyric, as were many of the best Cars songs. It was also their last top ten single.
   
   The Ocasek produced "Door To Door" was released in 1987, after the release of this "Greatest Hits," and found the band in a non-cohesive state. Only "You Are The Girl" managed to chart, and it is not on this CD.
   
   "Greatest Hits" is pretty close to a five star set. But with "Cars - Complete Greatest Hits" containing seven more songs (along with "Hello Again"), I would tend to steer - no pun intended - to the 2002 collection. That CD also sports better mastering. Still, if you were a radio-geek (or an MTV geek) in the early 80's, this CD will take you back.

5 comments about The History Of Iron Maiden - Pt. 1: The Early Days (2DVD).

1. Bravo! What a well done Maiden documentary this is. There are so many great interviews. I leanred much that I did not know even after being a Maiden fans for over 20 years. Very well put together. The menus are great. It is shot very well. Editing is great. Just perfect!



2. This DVD has about 4 concerts on it, it has interviews and history. It seems like they took all of the Videos and turned them into DVD's. It lasts for about 5 hours and 15 minutes, well worth every penny of the price.



3. Too many highlights to list them all here. It's a shame that Paul Di'Anno chose partying over significance, but Bruce Dickinson is a much stronger performer and frontman, so everybody won (except, of course, Di'Anno).
   
   "Beast Over Hammersmith" is unbelievably raw and vital, and it doesn't let up. The performance of "The Prisoner" is a real jaw-dropper...the band just CRANKS.
   
   I'm glad that we have the Dickinson lineup of Maiden still rocking in 2008, but this DVD gives you a rare glimpse into the history of a band who set out to conquer the world...and DID.



4. I purchased this DVD and its totally awesome and worth it. As for Maiden fans this is a real treat! I'm looking forward to Pt.2, that is if Maiden is planning on releasing it any soon!



5. Uh... yeah.... There's not much else to say,
   everyone already said it-- just get it!!!!
   This is the definitive starter collection for Real Maiden Die Hards, and new discoverers alike---10 stars!!!!

5 comments about Add It Up (1981-1993).

1. Violent Femmes-Add It Up (1981-1993)*****
   
   As far as greatest hits packages go this is something special. While most are aimed at new fans to a group or artist or just the casual fan who really only wants the radio singles, this is aimed at the bands true fans. Something they can have in the car while they keep the rest of the albums at home for serious enjoyment. For that I applaud the Femmes for truly being amazing.
   
   Covering the most popular songs from the band like the whinny 'Blister In The Sun' and the rolicky 'Gone Daddy Gone' '36-24-36' and a live version of 'Kiss Off.' But also included is 'Add It Up' 'Country Death Song' and the slapstick 'Dance M.F. Dance.'
   
   Add It Up basically has the bands entire career covered and does a fantastic job of even adding numerous new tracks to the fold. Add It Up is essential even if you own all their albums, that's how good it is.



2. Strange music I found years ago in Eastern Germany. Among Yiddish and acoustic German music, I only have on cassette, I heard in one of the many arty bars this band's music. Somehow it suited very well with the setting. My favorite track might be Gimme the car, because I accidentally played the track at a formal meeting, which was only funny afterwards. But the femmes are a good combination of music and humor, so do try this at home!



3. Great CD from My Childhood, brings back so many good memories. Love it.



4. This was a vinyl that I wanted to upgrade for all the energetic, hectic, and powerful memories it brings. Simply a great album.



5. You know what's interesting about this compilation is that while usually this sort of thing is used for people to "sell" new fans to the band, this "best of" seems more geared towards people who are already fans of the Violent Femmes. For one thing, the main versions are not always used in favor on here. For instance, "I Held Her in My Arms" and "Lies" appear in different versions than what are on "Blind" and "3." Also, the debut classics "Add It Up" (an old B-side on an import single) and "Kiss Off" are in live versions, in favor of the original. These are both good in their own right, but it seems somewhat enigmatic to introduce casual fans that way. Also, the fact that three of these "tracks" are more or less more spoken messages than actual songs. Not only that, but "Nightmares" was a genuine college radio hit and was omitted, although so was "Children of the Revolution," although maybe I'd understand excluding a T. Rex cover. Not because it's not the greatest, but to include more original VF material.
   
   Some of that is great. There's the early demo recording of "Waiting on the Bus" as well as later fare like "I Hate the TV", "36-24-36" and "Dance, M.F., Dance," a cover from an obscure Milwakee band.
   
   That being said, some of this is for unexperienced Femmes fans. "American Music" is possibly their most famous non-debut song and arguably the one that was most successful in its time. "Blister in the Sun" and "Gone Daddy Gone" are classics and are good introductions to the band as well. Then there's the more surprising stuff like the free jazz of "Black Girls" and others. It is mostly pretty good, even if some selections are lighweight curiosities. With this in mind, I suggest you try the band's debut and, if you like this variety, its follow-up, "Hallowed Ground" (which has "Black Girls", "Jesus...", and "CDS.")
   
   But if you're a casual fan and want a more conventional approach you may want to check out "Debacle" or its sequel, "Permanent Record", which represents three albums and a soundtrack song that came out after this release.

5 comments about Bad Music for Bad People.

1. "Bad Music For Bad People" is low-down minimalist rock & roll at its best! From catchy-camp to the always strange Hasil Adkins cover ("She Said") this album is a good time, anytime.
   
   The downside to it all is that, if you already own "Songs the Lord Taught Us" then you have a substantial amount of this record as-it-is.



2. The Cramps are great as was my whole experience with amazon. Quick delivery,fair price,good condition of product.Bad Person



3. The Cramps-Bad Music For Bad People ****1/2
   
   
   Originally released in 1984 Bad Music For Bad People is the reason why The Cramps are so revered among punk and rockabilly fans. Combing those two genres to create psycho-billy is what The Cramps are best known for and this is the best example of this.
   
   With jingle-jangle guitars and course out of time vocals being sung about 'spooky' things Bad Music For Bad People is the epitome of the psychobilly genre. 'Goo-Goo Much' and 'Human Fly' both went on to be Cramps classics and are considered among the bands best songs. Others like the angry opener 'Garbageman' and the New York sounding 'New Kind Of Kick' and the excellent 'Drug Train' make this bar far the best Cramps album available, and really the only one worth owning.
   
   Bad Music For Bad People is the only Cramps album that's worth a darn, the rest have some good songs but not enough to warrant buying the whole thing. This is the best of it's kind and one of the only of it's kind and one that I would recommend to all rock fans.



4. I've always thought that a dream show would be Southern Culture on the Skids, The Reverend Horton Heat and The Cramps. As they tour, they could swap running order spots, because not one of them would suffice being an opening act for any of the others, though I would think that SCOTS and the Rev would volunteer to take a step back in deference to the mighty Cramps.
   
   And this release is probably one of the most amazing collections you can find of the pioneers of psychobilly. Aside from being a great gateway to classic rockabilly with their scorching versions of "Love Me," "She Said" and "Can't Hardly Stand It," The Cramps also touch on the fact that punk music has a source spring, as "Garbageman" attests, but that rock is sleazy and inventive and just plain out of this world. "New Kind of Kick" is the anthem for the burnt out, "Goo Goo Muck" confirms that all of us street urchins are quite simply monsters and deserve to torment the beautiful people, and "TV Set" makes being a mass murderer sound fun and icky at the same time. The Cramps tread two feet in many different kinds of worlds, and this sings to the creep in me.



5. There's nothing like the trashy sound of the Cramps. This is an awesome compilation and a must have for your post-punk collection. From reverbed out madness to drug frenzied train rides, this is one of the best right here.

5 comments about The Best Of 1980-1990.

1. A perfect beginner's guide to U2. This album gives you everything you need to know about U2's early work. It eliminates the fluff. It gives you some nice moments. The only thing I wish it contained was 40. This is a song that they used to close numerous shows in the 80's. It really was a piece of their history that is left out here.



2. This is U2's first day at its best. The very best of their early stuff, songs like pride, where the streets, with or without you, sunday bloody sunday, and many more are the best of the past. If you've never heard U2 and you hear this album you'll know why they are the best band in history. This is U2's classics.



3. Has all the hits that a casual fan needs, plus a 2nd disc with B sides which is interesting



4. If you want the hits, from this era, 80-90, this is the one to get.
   If you want the best, get all the other cd's ! As you know, there is some songs that didn't hit the charts but are U2 classics, like "Bullet the blue sky" for instance, you won't find it on this double cd.
   So, the hits are on cd 1. The other cd is for die hard fan, just like me, who want everything realease by the band. There is some good addition like "Spanish Eyes", "Love comes Tumbling" and "Silver and Gold" in its studio version (We have this song in live version on Rattle and Hum) So, with this realease, U2 please their die hard fan with cd 2 and their "hits fans" with cd 1. Recommanded for both !



5. I love U2, because the songs and the good actions of Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam. This album tells, using an excelent musical form, something about the decade I was born and teach something that we can do to became better our lives, our world, our story: love is one of theses things! Thanks, U2! God bless you, Brothers!

5 comments about Mixed Up.

1. ^This^ coming from a person who's enjoyed Bloodflowers, Wish and Disintergration. I own seven or eight Cure albums but this is the only one I find myself constantly listening to. This might sound blasphemous to dedicated Cure fans but I find Robert Smith's voice intolerable at times; but on this entire album he and the entire band sound their absolute best. In my opinion the majority of their best songs, up until this was recorded, are found here. Let me emphasize though that this is not your average Cure album, it extends most of the songs moreso than remixing them and it focuses more on the instrumentals than the vocals. -Hence my personal reason for liking this Cure album more than any other. This cd, dare I say, would probably be in my top 10 or 15 favorite albums -between clashing genres in albums such as Static X's Wisconsin Death Trip and Radiohead's OK Computer or Korn's Follow the Leader and The Smashing Pumpkin's Siamese Dream, Deftones' Around the Fur and Marilyn Manson's Holywood... Crazy right -coming from a person who would consider all those other cd's for top spots in his top 10 or 15 favorite albums? ...No not really, not after you've listened to this. The best thing I'll ever do for you is to tell you to buy The Cure's Mixed Up album.



2. The Cure is a great a great band. This is a remix of some of the their good songs.



3. I love this album. I am a big fan of the cure, and this album is pretty much a 'best of' album, but remixed. I really like the version of 'caterpillar' and 'hot hot hot'.



4. if you like the Cure and love to dance this is a buy for you.



5. As a huge Cure fan who loves the originals of each of the songs on this album, I was surprised upon listening to Mixed Up that I just really didn't like it that much. What I think it comes down to is this: if you like to sing along with music you love (as I do), this will really annoy and frustrate you because they keep missing the original cues and not coming in at the "right" times. If you like to chill out and/or jam to music and don't sing along, you'll love this because for remixes, they are really instrument-focused and good for what they are.

5 comments about Steppin' Out/Very Best of Joe Jackson.

1. Back in the 80's, I was a casual Joe Jackson listener but not a dedicated fan. Several months ago, on a whim, I decided to see Joe Jackson live and was blown away by his performance. I immediately purchased the best of album and am both pleased and ashamed. Pleased because of all the great songs on the album and ashamed because I forgot all of the great music Joe Jackson performed over the years. I am now a dedicated Joe Jackson fan. Thanks Amazon for having such a wonderful selection and zippy service an delivery.



2. This two disc compilation is for anyone wanting to get acquinted with Joe Jackson. Lots of hit songs and inspired album cuts too. The overall sound is great too. Not sure if this has been remastered or not. Very enjoyable.



3. Best cd I've purchased in years,all the new music along with american idol sucks, the best music has already been made, and this is one of them.



4. I got this CD for my husband, I thought I would only know one or two songs. But I know a lot more than I thought I would and enjoy the ones I didn't know. Joe Jackson definitely has his own style, but that is what makes it so great and so different from the music out there now. This CD rocks!



5. This is the definitive Joe Jackson cd. It's all his performance songs and hits rolled into a great double cd set. Every time I think to see if I would skip the next song I change my mind, it's like I just ran into an old best friend and I spend the night sit, drink coffee and talk all night.