5 comments about Guero.

1. I've been a Beck fan since Mellow Gold came out. And I'm probably one of the few Beck fans that thinks Mellow Gold was not one of his better albums (aside from maybe 5 songs on it.) I loved Odelay (who didn't?) and I dug a lot of his work on Mutations and The Information...but in my opinion this is his most complete album out of them all. Odelay is close but even it had a little filler injected in it. I bought this CD in 05' right after it was released (2nd day in fact) and I still love it now as much as I did the first time I heard it. It still gets regular play in my CD player and hasn't grown old on me at all. It starts off great with E-Pro and just keeps going like a runaway train. And while the lyrics still fail to make sense at times (Beck has always been good at that), it doesn't take away from the album, the music, or his amazing voice which I have always enjoyed. I consider Beck to be the Dylan of the new generation...except his voice sounds a lot better and he doesn't write songs as good as Dylan (nobody else does either, there's only one Dylan.) I highly recommend this album to anyone, just buy it as soon as you can, it's a joy to listen to.
   
   Favorite songs include:
   E-Pro
   Scarecrow
   Farewell Ride
   Earthquake Weather
   Go It Alone
   & Emergency Exit



2. Beck takes it up a notch with another collection of mostly great songs with the Dust Brothers in full support. As always the fans are divided. Many love this cd and others dismiss it. Beck is not going to stay stuck in a genre and create the same kind of musical experience. You have to be willing to go on his trip with him. Lots of terrific music here.



3. Beck for over a decade has made great, interesting alternative/rock albums. Guero is his sixth release and while you hear his maturity throughout it still has Beck's signature imagination. It has happy, hippy, soulful rock tunes that you'd expect from Beck. He has always been folk at times to pop to electronic to funk & disco to country and rap you would always get a wide range of styles in his music. So Guero isn't as outrageous as his previous release, but I think it's due to him just growing up and maturing. You can't be so juvenile forever can you?
   
   The album opens with "E-Pro" a catchy and groovin' song with it's electronic vibe and Beck's patented rap/sing vocal style. It also contains "Girl", which has sloppy keyboards and breaks into a upper-paced folky sorta pop rock tune that you can dance to. "Rental Car" is one of my faves on Guero with it's upbeat/hip hop style with Beck's goofiness mixed in of course. Beck is an extremely talented and creative artist with the imagination to the sky so any music he puts out I always enjoy.



4. A deliberate step backward, and a deliberate nod to the critical consensus that Odelay is his best work, Guero doesn't sound nearly as fresh as it needs to. Most of the songs sound like leftovers from Odelay, while "Broken Drum" seems left over from Sea Change. While there is something almost appealing in an iconoclast paddling to the middle of the road, this does not make the record good listening. While just flat derivitive, dull tracks ("E-Pro," "Scarecrow") alternate with a few nice moments (notably the funky, catchy "Girl") and some perfectly passable, almost interesting songs ("Earthquake Weather," "Black Tambourine,") the primary approach: sound collage, scratching, and grab-bag of styles has not only been done before, and better, but its been done before and better by Beck himself.



5. if you like beck you'll love this--yes, it's similar to previous work but it's really good. he oozes talent.

5 comments about The Shape Of Punk To Come.

1. I think Refused made a mistake when they picked the title of this album, because no one will ever be able to make this type of music. I've been listening to music since 2000, I've heard so many great albums, including Nirvana's, but never felt like learning guitar until I discovered Refused this year and heard this album.



2. Anybody who thinks that punk rock is a lousy genre where the people can't play obviously haven't heard anything like this before (not to mention everything punk influenced). The Refused may be dead as a band, but The Shape of Punk To Come is ALIVE with stunning, well thought out music. If you like punk rock, this is a must. This is why.
   
   First off, as punk rock, it delivers on that front. It's loud, occasionaly fast, always feels like the band going to light a fire under their @$$, you name it. While it's not as intense as Minor Threat, it's not exactly supposed to be. It's potent, as WA mentioned, the vocals are full of venom, anger, and rip anew, it's explosive, it's ________ punk! Full of creatively played riffs, monster drumming, and a variety like you wouldn't believe. These guys are extremely talented, and the way they play, JUST LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE PLAY! Guitar, bass, and drum fans are in for a treat, and not the kind that equate technicality with greatness. People who understand more about music than that (though technicality brings great things, no doubt, like DEP). There are even some effects thrown in for good measure, such as the beginning of Refused are _______ Dead, and inside the liner notes list a Cello, Violin, Tambourine, upright bass, and Melodica. Don't expect much of those, however, I just think it's used great on this record.
   
   And it must be said is the many different styles these guys play, the goody bag of sounds. The interludes, the effects, the jazz breakdowns, the techno breakdowns, some of them you could dance to, the instrumental breaks, the closer, and the electronic song. Refused deliver an astounding variety of punk rock and other stuff that's it hard not to love. And it's great how those things don't feel like gimmicks. The jazz breakdown in Deadly Rhythm could easily have come out straight from the times (only don't expect any horns). And I must compliment on the atmosphere the two last songs. TannHauser/Derive has brooding, atmosphere that paints pictures of the band standing in Egypt at sunset and a city, and The Apollo Program Was a Hoax, I could see the band on a farm, a lonely farm, singing this song, or an empty NASA station with the lights off, or.... ERGH, this stuff is ________ cool. Well, I could ramble even more, but I've had enough. It would be waaayyy too long and you would lose interest.
   
   Highlights? Pretty much the whole thing. Once you digested the songs, you won't want to put it down, and listening to the whole thing from beginning to end will not be a problem (I usually try to tackle the songs that haven't grown on me before playing it all the way through).
   
   I won't spoil it for you, but give it some time (I wasn't exactly crazy about it the first time I heard it either). It's worth it and I wont' want to give this album up if you payed me. Best experimentation of punk rock since The Minutemen, and probably one of the last great punk rock albums not released by Rancid.
   
   10/10



3. If you're a heavy metal fan, you have every right to feel ashamed for not owning this record. Refused f-ing rock! This is such a slamming, grooving, neck-snapping record, it's hard to properly describe it. I can't heap enough praise on it, it's brilliant! I truly wish this WAS the shape of punk to come! I'd guess that if you like old NYC hardcore, post-punk stuff like Minor Threat and At The Drive In, then you have every reason to LOVE this LP. You'll spin this thousands of times before ever getting tired of it.



4. I am in no position to sit here and say that I am an expert in punk. I know my share of punk but to a certain extent. However I will say that I simply love this album. This album is fierce and intense. It almost transcends all genres and is actually accessable to most. Don't ask why but that seems to be the case once I play it for people.
   
   I went on to give Songs to Fan the Flame of Discontent a chance but to no avail. That did not capture the magic of this album. The Shape of Punk to Come and Liberation Frequency are standouts.
   
   
   Very Intense
   
   A must own in my opinion .... my favorite punk album.



5. I bought the dvd version of this album a year and a half ago and loved it like I like an album only a few times a year - listened to it ten times in a row and to the exclusion of doing things loved it. Well loved the music portion of it anyways, the dvd features aren't really worth it honestly.
   
   You can get the gist of what this album is from the other reviews, I merely offer a vote of support. To put it in perspective, after I listened to it over and over again for months I moved. And lost the dvd. And dropped and broke my ipod. After not being able to find it on emusic I am willing to yet again drop over $12 to have it again.
   
   If you like hardcore but INNOVATIVE punk pay for it, if you don't have money then pirate it. But listen to this, seriously.

5 comments about Demolition.

1. I've owned this album for several years now and never tire of it; it's that good. Those who compare it (usually negatively) to Gold and Heartbreaker are missing some very strong stuff. In fact I have yet to find a weak track on it. I own a lot of Ryan's recordings now but this remains the first I ever bought and a personal favorite. Both the songwriting and the production are superb.



2. I was in a used record store the other day and found Demolition...And hey, this record is surprisingly great!...People's negative reviews make me wonder if they heard the same record. But, since I'm getting into this years afters its initial release, I have no hype or expectation to go on. The acoustic songs on here are among his most devastatingly beautiful. There's four of them in particular, "You Will Always Be The Same," "Tomorrow," "Cry On Demand," and "She Wants To Play Hearts." If you're interested in Adams's fragile, acoustic songs that threaten to shatter your heart with each whispered nuance, then these 4 are indispensable. Then there's a couple rock songs, and a couple country-ish ones, and a couple of those are great also. So despite it being a little uneven, at least half of Demotion is holding up quite well.



3. I bought this CD after hearing "Desire" on an episode of "House". While "Desire" is my favorite cut from the CD I like the whole CD which is unusual for me. I usually only like the song I buy a CD for and maybe one other song. The whole CD was enjoyable and I'll consider buying other CD's by Ryan Adams.



4. the reviews that delve into a laborious description of how Demolition is a collection of leftover tracks that didn't end up on his previous album, Gold. I love this album more than Gold, and the truth is that Gold is a bit laborious itself, at least to listen to all the way through (16 songs). Demolition is a more concise and, to me, a much more tightly themed record. Don't be quick to trash this one.



5. Ryan Adams is a musical chameleon. The opener Nuclear doesn't sound like anything he's done thus far. Although at this point I'm not sure if there's anything Ryan hasn't explored (Smiths-influenced ballads, Rap, NsYnc covers). I like this album a lot because there is such a huge variety, every song seems like it could be a piece to a larger album. Standouts include Cry On Demand, Game of Hearts, You will always be the same. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in Adams. This isn't an album just for the die hard fans, it's actually pretty accessible.

5 comments about WITHIN A MILE OF HOME-PICTURE.

1. 
   
   Flogging Molly has a great balance of traditional and modern sounds that make for an exciting and intriguing listening experience on WITHIN A MILE FROM HOME. The songs run the gamut, from the frantic political rant of "Screaming at The Wailing Wall," to the wistful "Don't Let Me Die Still Wondering," one of the only tunes that lets the listener relax after all the high energy Celtic rock that is the norm for this CD. In between, standouts like "Seven Deadly Sins' with it frenzied playing and clever wordplay and "Factory Girls," with its look back at the life and memories of days when "She hears a chorus of factory girls, Singin' aoin and all, Empty are their pockets, but their voices are filled with song." Jump out at the listener, daring them to listen complacently. Occasionally I wouldn't mind a throttling down of the rhythm section and have a little more time to enjoy the interesting ideas that this band develops; but the overall effect is a making of a joyous noise even when the lyrics seriousness contradict the music's playfulness; this is the essence of what makes this band so eminently listenable.



2. My first introduction to Flogging Molly was the record Drunken Lullabies, and I immediately fell in love. Their brilliant combination of Irish folk music and straight up punk had me mezmerized from the start.
   
   Out of 15 songs there are about 3 I usually skip. And of those 3 none of them are intolerable, just not as good as the rest.
   
   Incredibly crafted songs that tell tales of past and modern life.
   
   The punk influences flow extremely well with the fiddle/banjo/mandolin/accordian/flute arrangements, these guys have amazing talent.
   
   Simply put, this is musical creativity and talent at its best.



3. My belt is to long, my hair to short and gray, I have no tattoo or body piercing. These things normally keep me away from the racks where this band is kept being more at home in Easy Listening, Jazz, Classical, Folk or Country. My CD collection has a strong Irish section. One side of my family came to America during The Great Hunger; the other came after the Easter Rebellion. Irish music and lore is part of the family and in the blood. The Clancy Brothers, The Irish Rovers, The Dubliners, The Chieftains and The Coors have all drawn on and contributed to the music of Ireland. These contributions have produced an electric lively interesting sound. Flogging Molly is building on this heritage and expanding it. These guys are good! They have a sound that is a combination of Irish music and punk rock that attracts and beguiles. My introduction was a ring tone on my son's phone but they appeal to any student of Irish music. This is a good introduction or addition to your CD collection with several strong tracks. Screaming at the Wailing Wall, Tomorrow Comes a Day too Soon and Don't Let Me Die Still Wondering are ones I liked. This is my first CD but it will not be my last.



4. this is definetly an amazing irish cd with a unique twist of punk.....it is truly amazing and you will enjoy every second of it



5. Flogging Molly is perhaps the most *fun* band I have ever listened to. From their lyrics to their back beat, just about any song by them is sure to help you out with that adrenaline rush, which is why I have them set as my go-to band when I step onto the Eliptical at the gym. Within A Mile Of Home really delivered, even with a slightly different sound, and I was so pleasantly surprised to hear the old Irish drinking song "Whisky On A Sunday" threaded into "Factory Girls" and "Tobacco Island" is just fantastic. I buy Flogging Molly CD's for my friends as birthday and Christmas presents because I'm always trying to spread the good word about this group.

5 comments about Scream & Light Up the Sky.

1. I first heard this band on one of my absolute favorite t.v shows One Tree Hill and immediately fell HARD for them. They have an AWESOME sound that I love and are very unique. I like to listen to alot of different music from A7X, Bullet for my valentine, Band of Horses, MGMT and Jose Gonzalez so it really is no surprise to me that I'd love this music. I have to say that my most favorite by far song on this cd is FAR MORE!!! I just love the way it starts and how it flows thru my mind till the very end. It makes me all tingly inside. I have to say that I am not disappointed one bit with the purchase of this album and would do it 100 times over just to get the same end result. I am looking for them everywhere and hope they make it to San Jose so I can see them in person. Can you imagine how much better they'd be in person. Trust me if you purchase this cd it won't disappoint. Well unless your just unaware of what GREATNESS IS!!!



2. I first heard The Honorary Title while watching TV. The song was 'Far More' and the lyrics captured my attention full force.
   The songs are somewhat melancholy, but only with a kind of pleasantness. The lyrics come full of meaning, and the songs are sang with a great deal of power and intensity.
   My favorite songs on the CD are: Thin Layer, Stay Away, Stuck at Sea, Far More, Radiate, and Wait until I'm Gone. You will definitely not be disappointed with this CD!



3. When the Honorary Title released Anything Else But The Truth in 2004, singer/guitarist Jarrod Gorbel and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Kamstra were an acoustic duo. After several years of playing live, their sound naturally grew to require a full band, with Jonathan Wiley contributing electric guitars and Adam Boyd (ex-the Format) providing the backbeat. If fans of the singer/songwriter formula that graced Truth are worried Gorbel's personal and poignant stories will be lost among the noise, they can put their fears to rest. Playing with a full band, Gorbel's distinct, powerfully emotional vocals have never sounded fuller on Scream And Light Up The Sky. Ranging from vibrant pop-punk ("Untouched") to acoustic balladry ("Even If") to indie-flecked rockers ("Apologize"), each song contains a hook as prominent as the hipster scene in the band's native Brooklyn. While incredibly catchy, a closer listen reveals the dark themes of failed relationships, meaningless sex, inevitable change and mental anguish. "Stay Away" finds Gorbel wailing, "If you're using me/Do it slowly/Make it last until I have to go," and the haunting "Don't you think I'm lonely/Eager to complete the story/Confused and still haunted with why you'd start over" on "Even If" are just two examples of the longing, confusion and heartbreak that pepper the disc. In the end, the Honorary Title prove singing your sorrow really is cathartic.



4. The Honorary Title has outdone themselves on their 2nd CD. It isn't often that a band can put out such a strong follow up CD but the Honorary Title has pulled it off flawlessly. The lyrics, the musicianship, the melodies are all so amazing and well done. This Brooklyn based band is quickly making a name for themselves. Do yourself a favor & order this CD - you won't regret it for a single second. The Honorary Title rocks!
   Karen from Texas



5. If you already were a fan and enjoy Anything Else But the Truth hundreds I cant imagine being disappointed by this album. I just bought it a week ago because I didn't even realize they had released a new album. I suspect this is the case with many of their fans as I have never seen much promotion anywhere for these guys, but they definitely deserve it. Gorbel, the vocalist, manages to sound even better on this album. The songs are slightly more complex, the arrangements a little bit more grand. I would not at all say this is more of a pop record or radio friendly as I see other reviews saying. However, the production quality has definitely been upped so it does sound a little more slick. This is great music and anybody who liked good indie rock will love this. IF you like Spoon you will like this. And if you cant stand Dashboard Confessionals you will still love this.

5 comments about The Uplift Mofo Party Plan.

1. No question the Red Hot Chili Pepper's best work. It's a pity it had to be the last with original founding guitarist Hillel Slovak.
   
   Party Plan's greatness hits you from the first glance at the cover right through to the last track. You know it's going to be great before you even peel off the shrinkwrap. It's one powerful, driving song after another. If this album doesn't get you pumped up, you're a lost cause. I'm not going to do a song-by-song breakdown because they are all killer. This was the band's creative peak IMO, and the music reflects that. The cover is a perfect depiction of the soundscape the tracks convey to your eardrums. My only beef with Party Plan is that it's too short.
   
   I highly recommend Party Plan for any RHCP fans who like their later album BloodSugarSexMagik. Party Plan is like the older brother to that record, and BSSM recycled a few of the musical ideas that originated on Party Plan. If you like the atrocious trainwreck called By the Way, you will probably hate Party Plan. Either way, I still recommend it to you people so you can see what the Red Hot Chili Peppers are REALLY all about.
   
   When you pick up Party Plan (notice I didn't say "if"), GO FOR THE REMASTERED VERSION. The production on the original album is downright AWFUL. The remastered re-release completely fixes the mix and the songs sound as they should. You also get a beautiful booklet with liner notes from Flea.
   
   You are not a RHCP fan until you own this record.



2. To me this is when the Chili Peppers were good. I have been looking for this album for years and they are hard to find on CD. I can say a must have for all those who remember the 80's punk rock area or just in to funk music.



3. The Uplift Mofo Party Plan is not only one of my favorite Red Hot Chili Pepper albums, but also one of my favorite albums of all time. This album finally had the original lineup of Anthony, Flea, Hillel and Jack together for what sadly turned out to be their only studio album. The album had the same elements of the Chili Peppers` previous albums with Anthony`s rapping and Flea masterful work on the bass, but at the same time it differed from the self titled debut and Freaky Styley with a harder rocking sound powered by Hillel Slovak`s blistering guitar. I highly recommend The Uplift Mofo Party Plan to the younger fans of the Chili Peppers that want to get educated on the bands` roots.
   
   Favorite songs: Fight Like A Brave, Me and My Friends, Backwoods, Behind The Sun and Special Secret Song Inside aka I wanna Party on Your P*ssy.



4. This is the consummate Peppers record, PERIOD! Yeah, Blood Sugar Sex Magic (BSSM), might be more accessible, but Acid proves that the Uplift was the shizzle before anyone even thought of shizzlin' it.
   
   Dose out 'n' love the Uplift, especially with headphones.



5. "Uplift Mofo" was the last and greatest RHCP studio recording with late guitarist and founding member, Hillel Slovak. This album oozes a late 1980's funk/party/rock feel - all high energy tracks. The energy starts high on the opening track, "Fight Like a Brave" and doesn't let up. "Me and My Friends" has become one of my favorite RHCP songs of all time. There's also a great cover of Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" although you'll have to be paying close attention to recognize it.
   
   This album really offers a glimpse into the band's roots and shows insight into how they evolved into the group they are today. A must own for any true RHCP fan.

No comments about LE TIGRE.

5 comments about PECULIAR.

1. I don't know why everybody complains about this album, to me, it's their best album to date. I love the diversity of this album, and every song is catchy and memorable. I know that the main gripe is that most of the songs were on prevous releases, but for those of us that don't have Slack in Japan or the Int. Nat. War Criminal EP, that complaint is irrelevent, and even if you do, the songs have been reworked, so it's still not the same songs exactly. Anything the Slackers put out is 5 star worthy, and this is definately my favorite out of all of them, including the newly released "Self Medication". Buy it if you haven't yet.



2. Vic, Dave and the boys have done it again! Yes, it has songs from the "War criminal" EP- but guess what, you NEED this album anyway. This album quickly became one of favorites from these kings of modern ska. Where did they get this Glen Pine guy? "What went wrong" proves him not only a great trombone player but also a truly great singer. GREAT record!!



3. surprised to see them cover a song of the legendary Bob Dylan....but how isnt influenced one way or the other by the best ever.



4. While this album is really good, it is not their best work, but it is still heads and shoulders above what most bands are able to produce. My only real gripe is that fact that about half the album is material they already released on an ep. It is not a unique tactic to put out an album quickly, but it is still disappointing.
   Aaron.



5. Next to Redlight, this is probably the best album the Slackers have released. There are simply no bad songs on the album. The album is slightly more political, including the songs "Propaganda" and "International War Criminal" that both reflect opinions about the "war on terror." The album's diversity is amazing, however. The traditional Slackers ska sound we all know and love is apparant in "Crazy" and "Peculiar". However, one of my favorites on the album, "Set the Girl Free" has a doo-wop feel to it. Overall, this album nothing short of spectacular.

5 comments about LAND OF THE FREE.

1. I alway liked penny wise very original in my book.melodic,fast,and a just great band . but this cd is one for the record books fine tuned to the max,mean,heavy,political and dare i say a dirty word hardcore!yes very hardcore type of song this time start listening to them were ever you like but this is the best to me.



2. This is probably the greatest band that ever played. They continue to come up with unique riffs and good bass lines. A little too Democrat, but I like the My God.



3. if you ask me, i would say that this album is pennywise at the op of their game. i mean, if jason were present, they may have been a little better, but the cards werent played that way and we are left with a very excellent work from pennywise. to me, this is the start of the present sound that pennywise used on following albums from the ashes and the fuse...some of their best at that! this album also shows that they are clearly over the loss of jason thirsk. i mean, where straight ahead was a mere step in the right direction, this album solidifies it. i would say the only pre-straight ahead album that is as good as this one is their other masterpiece, "about time."
   
   so pennywise has changed their sound...it was clearly for the better as seen in the two following albums.
   
   dont listen to the folks who say all pennywise albums sound the same...and full circle is far from their best...if you want a good intro to pennywise, get this or about time.



4. Ive only heard one other pennywise cd and it seemed a lot like this one except not as good. This cd is very politically motivated and fun to listen to. Some of their songs seem to be highly repetitive such as enemy and my god. The best song on here in my opinion is the world. f**k authority, something wrong with me, and its up to you are really good too. A lot of what is on this cd is contemporary history and in a couple of decades will earn a couple of paragraphs in all our childrens history books making this a small peice of american history.



5. "Land of the Free?" is your typical hardcore Pennywise album.
   
   This means that A: It's fast.
   B: It's about the government and fate.
   C: It's going to be awesome.
   
   You either love Pennywise, or you don't. There's no in between. There's no "Ahh, they're okay..." You either get their CD, go see them live, and beat up some punk ass kids, or you get their CD, tape it back up, and give it to the friend that you hang with only because he has a car for a birthday present. I'm the one who goes and beats up fat teenagers. The ones that had their parents take them to the show, have on a Pennywise shirt, have a Pennywise wallet, and have a bag of Pennywise posters, patches and stickers. Pennywise has always been a favorite band of mine. From their self titled, to "Up from the Ashes". This album is a landmark for Pennywise, but I think every CD they release is a landmark in and of itself. "Unknown Road", "About Time", and "Full Cirlce" being the 3 I define as their classics.
   
   This album is a great album and should be considered by all punk fans and owned by any Pennywise fan.

5 comments about Big Blue Ball.

1. If I were to rate this as a pure PG album, it would not be on the top of the list, but as a Gabriel inspired and directed project I think it does quite well. The semi-consistant world drum groove in the background of most of the tunes helps provide a general consistency and vibe to the whole album. Burn You Up Burn You Down is a fun tune, as is the title "whole thing". This seems like more of an album you have on in the background than one you actively listen to (like 3, security or melt), but Gabriel fans won't be disappointed, and by the time you get to "Big Blue Ball" at the end, the album will already feel like an old favorite.



2. Having listened to the free samples, I can safely conclude that this figurative ball sack of songs is a mixed bag, as it were. The songs seem to be organized around the theme of being unable to satisfy one's deepest desire--hence, "Big Blue Ball"--and indeed, I walked away from the samples with a very real case of big blue balls (actually I merely rolled over). I wanted satisfaction but what I got only made me hurt more.
   
   However this veritable mid-life crisis of world music is notable for highlighting the barbaric chants and whoopings of primitive countries, which lends the album a certain poignancy. I cannot listen to certain tracks without being filled with great sadness that luxuries as simple as margarine or 80/20 polyester blends have yet to reach most of the developing world.
   
   In closing, I would advise Peter Gabriel to tackle a bigger subject next time--not to imply the size of Gabriel's own bullocks is somehow lacking, as I have no evidence despite years of unanswered fan letters in which this subject came up more than once.



3. this collection, albeit various artists and times, is quite riveting. I couldn't get it off my CD player for weeks...Every listen warranted a new attention to each song...The one constant I've learned from Peter Gabriel, you need to listen to him with a new ear. If your expecting more of the same, your not going to get it. I've always appreciated his boldness in being a pioneer in sounds, and his honesty in sharing himself. I share in his Dream of Us being One World...Idealism at it's best.



4. I really enjoyed this CD. It's amazing how cohesive the disc is, given all the different time periods it was recorded in. A good idea during one session may not sound as good when you're adding to it 3 years later, but this collection contradicts that theory easily. All the tracks sound superb. I particularly like Whole Thing and the original version of Burn You Up, Burn You down. I have been a Peter Gabriel fan for decades, and I have yet to be let down by one of his releases. This is not totally a Gabriel disc, but there's enough of him on it to warrant adding it to my collection.



5. Although not a "Peter Gabriel" album per se, this album bears his siganture handprint. From mystical to grinding, the tunes here will not disappoint.