After Dark

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Richard Elliot, a former member of Tower of Power, Kittyhawk, and the Yellowjackets, is a tenor saxophonist with a creamy tone and a penchant for pretty background melodies played over steady but uninspired rhythm tracks. After Dark, includes a heavy-breathing Jeffrey Osborne vocal on "If Tomorrow Never Comes," a synth-drenched remake of "Bridge over Troubled Water," and two house-influenced dance tracks produced by Tony Terry and a reunion with Tower of Power on "The Boys from the Bay." Like a number of smooth jazz contenders, Elliot is a pop instrumentalist rather than a jazz musician, but even as a popster he has trouble finding a strong personality for his recordings. --Geoffrey Himes

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Average customer rating: Looks like we've finally reached the turning point What's wrong with this album? Long After Dark Long after dark is 80's Petty Straight Into Darkness

Long After Dark Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard Promises Southern Accents Let Me Up (I've Had Enough) You're Gonna Get It! Damn the Torpedoes ASIN: B00005ABKB Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

1. A One Story Town
2. You Got Lucky
3. Deliver Me
4. Change Of Heart
5. Finding Out
6. We Stand A Chance
7. Straight Into Darkness
8. The Same Old You
9. Between Two Worlds
10. A Wasted Life

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By the time of this 1982 album, Tom Petty was a bona fide American rock star, if not exactly a pop icon. Perhaps bowing to that status, Petty essentially commercialized a sound that had heretofore worn its Dylan/Byrds influences proudly on its sleeve. Perhaps he and the Heartbreakers had become status conscious--or mistakenly took their oft-misapplied new wave label too close to heart. Or, more likely, Petty's muse was simply strained to the limit after four exceptionally strong albums in a row and the interminable touring that went with them. "Change of Heart" recalls earlier peaks while "You Got Lucky" remains a classic, but there's a sense the album's larger production (including synths and a thicker overall sound) was filling something of a void in Petty's songwriting. All tracks on this edition have been sonically upgraded via digital remastering. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Looks like we've finally reached the turning point.......2006-11-05

In 1982, TPATHB had reached the turning point, from their youthful exuberance and rocking spirit to their maturation as rock artists finding a balance with their music and their vision.

This album marks the transition as good as any after "Hard Promises" visited commercial pop/rock territory perhaps in response to the overwhelming success of their masterwork, the essential rock album, "Damn The Torpedoes".

It kicks of with the midtempo rock of "One Story Town" sung in Petty's familiar drawl. "You Got Lucky" was the albums hit and features a good dose of 80's synthesizer, it is a track people either hate or love, despite its relative success, I think people do not appreciate this song as much as they should. "Deliver Me" is romantic rock and roll and features an outstanding bridge and outro.

"Change Of Heart" starts of with some crunching guitars and is a spirited love song, incidentally released around Valentines Day as the albums 2nd single. It was a live staple of the time and recently dusted off as a suprise on the Last DJ Live at The Olympic show. "Finding Out" recalls earlier spirited rock and is a fast paced rocker with some great backup vocals from new bassist, Howie.

"We Stand A Chance" is perhaps my favourite songs off this album. With its crunching guitar and dark vibe It could have been on "Your Gonna Get It", Petty delivering a menacing vocal. Back to midtempo with "Straight Into Darkness" which is a popular track that is Bruce Springsteen even loved. "The Same Old You" may have attitude but misfires in my opinion, some of the singing sounds sloppy and it doesnt hold up.

"Between Two Worlds" is the albums other nadir, I just never got into this song. It is not terrible but the album could have done without it for sure. The closer sounds Ferry/Bowie inspired and is one of the most unique songs Tom sung. "A Wasted Life" will draw you in and will not let you go.

In the end we have an overlooked rock album, one of the best from 1982 that has at least 8 fantastic songs and 2 weaker tracks which seperates this work from say, "Damn The Torpedoes". For new Petty fans make this purchase as your 4th or 5th Petty album. You won't be dissapointed.

What's wrong with this album?.......2006-07-09

I'm with most everybody else in the reviews section - what's wrong with this disc? I recall it was panned when it came out, and it's been lumped with the "lower-tier" of Petty's work (Echo, Let Me Up, She's The One). My ears hear something else. This has got a lot more spunk and energy than nearly all the tracks on Hard Promises. The Mike Campbell riffs are solid throughout, and Petty didn't lose any of his ability to write a good melody. You Got Lucky (anybody get tired of watching that video on MTV? - I did), One Story Town, Change of Heart, Deliver Me, and Straight Into Darkness all hold up pretty well after 20 plus years. Sure, Long After Dark isn't Wildflowers or Full Moon Fever or Damn The Torpedos, but if you have a hankering of for a straight slice of American rock, this should meet your needs.

Long After Dark.......2006-07-05

If you had been a Tom Petty fan for 30 years .Like I have . Then you should up date your cass. Buy this great cd from Amazon.com It will sure to get you ROCKING!!!! Thank in getting my order to me fastter then you said you would!! Thank you Amazon.com. Debbie

Long after dark is 80's Petty.......2005-12-22

Oh ya know when are we going except albums from the time period it was in.The Eighties was just that,keyboards,synthesizers,snare drums and commercialism.LONG AFTER DARK is simply a follow up to Damn The Torpedos with a more poppy zing.I grew up through that period this album released 1982.Tom took two years in between in making albums and not like today its get it out quick.The songs like Change of Heart and Deliver Me are great and You Got Lucky which MTV played it to death{cool video though} are just a reminder that this station boosted alot of stars.Although this is a forgotten album us 40 year ols out there remember this time period quite well.Right Guys and Girls you know who you are!!! The Eighties had alot of good stuff out there and bad too.There isn't too many classics left people whether they're too old or dead,Tom Petty doesn't have to make a name for himself he already did that on Damn the Torpedos in 79, thats 26 years ago.Just one last note I agree with one of the writers Wildflower was a boring album but to many its gold.I love Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen in fact thats all I play where Born in the USA is a great frizbie.The point is and Sly from the group Family stone sang it best Different strokes for different folks.

Straight Into Darkness.......2005-11-19

This often overlooked TP and the Heartbreakers album is one of thier best. There are some new elements (the often mentioned synth that Benmont Tench plays like a pro, and a new bass player, the late Howie Epstein) but the essentials, good songs and strong guitar work by Mike Campbell, are all here. I've always loved this album and now I have the remasted CD.

Average customer rating: Classic A Classic CD that every hip hop fan must buy This is a rap album that was actually funny! One of my all-time favorite rap albums... This is not the '80s

Loc-ed After Dark Tone-Loc Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stone Cold Rhymin' Mack Daddy It Takes Two To the Extreme As Nasty as They Wanna Be ASIN: B0000589TL Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

1. On Fire (Remix)
2. Wild Thing
3. Loc'ed After Dark
4. I Got It Goin' On
5. Cutting Rhythms
6. Funky Cold Medina
7. Next Episode
8. Cheeba Cheeba
9. Don't Get Close
10. Loc'in On The Shaw
11. The Homies

Customer Reviews:

Classic.......2006-02-17

Very good 1989 classic for sure.The best songs on this album in my opinion are Wild Thing,Funky Cold Medina,and The Homies.Wild Thing was a very big hit I don't know who hasen't heard it.Funky Cold Medina was the same way very popular.A great old school rap buy for anybody.

A Classic CD that every hip hop fan must buy.......2004-12-26

I don't care who don't likes him and/or never like his style. 'Cause he's my favorite old-school rapper alongside Young MC, MC Hammer, EPMD, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock, Public Enemy, just to name a few artists from that genre.

You see Tone-Loc always keep it real w/o ever negating the positive images that's behind hip-hop. I consider this an album that shows real sides of whats happening in the world of hip-hop right now, one that shows people that kind of rap music is worth listening to.

Now ya'll think he's the worst rapper 'cause he can't rhyme or sing? Are you saying that this s**t is wack? Hell haw, if this is not 4 you, you shouldn't buy it.

That's why a lot of people are hatin on rap right now b/c it's lost its message and/or its voice. I pray we keep our soul alive in the industry w/o ever falling apart.

Every music or must-have fan should have this 'cause they missin' a lot of real stuff that it's happening 'round our culture.

Long story short, my 1st favorites from the album are Funky Cold Medina, Wild Thing and Loc'ed After Dark. I know I love every song I download off this album.

This is highly recommend 4 those who wants to hear real hip-hop. For instance, if u see BROWN SUGAR or ever listen to Kanye West's classic album THE COLLEGE DROPOUT you would know there's a difference between them making a new direction in the hip-hop culture.

I would love for Tone-Loc to come back with a new album in the near future. No rap fan or non-rap lover should hate on this.

This is a rap album that was actually funny!.......2004-11-19

No deep review needed! Just listen to "Wild Thing" and "Funny
Cold" and you will laugh your @ss off! The sad part is that
some of that is because this is so cheesy!

One of my all-time favorite rap albums..........2004-03-29

I grew up on the beginnings of rap. Ice-T, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, UTFO... these groups laid the foundations for what was to come. Approximately 10 years later Ton-Loc comes on the scene when rap was at an all-time low (in my opinion) and dance-music ruled the airwaves. Ton-Loc was different and that's what made him unique amongst all other rap artists. I first heard Ton-Loc's Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina in '89, my senior year in high school. It wasn't until after I graduated that I heard his whole album. A friend of mine had the tape and I practically wore it out when he left it in my car. A lot of reviewers say they dislike Track 10. Me and a friend of mine were building bass systems in our cars before the car audio market started to take hold. Track 10 was and still is THE song we use to test our systems. It's the benchmark we use to this day. Track 10 was perfect for showing up at a friend's house and "announcing" yourself. In later years I ran it through a bass boost filter and made it even more powerful. Move forward 15 years and I'm still listening to this album. I like most every song except for Cheeba and Homies. You just can't find rap like this anymore because it's all been reduced to cussing and demoralization of others. This whole album is so fleshed out, something you don't find in a lot of debut albums. It's timeless in my opinion. I give this one 5 stars because I never get tired of the songs. The music is clean and crisp and sounds great on a decent system. I'm not a big rap fan anymore since most of the music on the radio nowadays is saturated with different incarnations of it, but albums like this take me back to a simpler time when rap was worth listening to.

This is not the '80s.......2004-03-04

This CD features Tone Loc's two smash hits from the late 80s, "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina". These songs are both undeniable rap classics. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is not as good as those two songs. Most of the other songs are pretty forgetable, although "On Fire" is pretty good. The album reaches a definite low point with the five minute long instrumental "Loc'in on the Shaw", which Loc doesn't even appear on. Fans of old school rap may want to get this CD, if only for the two hits.

Average customer rating: Laid back Jazz at it's very best. Perfect for a quiet romantic evening Hef Knows His Stuff Great for a jazz novice Love It!.....

Playboy Jazz After Dark Various Artists Manufacturer: Playboy Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2 Playboy Jazz: In a Smooth Groove Smooth Jazz at Midnight Classic Jazz for Lovers Jazz: Love Songs After Dark ASIN: B00008J2JF Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. In The Wee Small Hours Of the Morning - Gene Harris
2. Prelude To A Kiss - Duke Ellington
3. Everything Happens To Me - Gene Harris
4. My Funny Valentine - Miles Davis
5. Why Was I Born - Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane
6. The Peacocks - Howard Alden
7. Spring Is Here - Stan Getz
8. Blue In Green - Bill Evan
9. Angel Eyes - Scott Hamilton
10. Corcovado (Quiet Nights) - Charlie Byrd & Ken Peplowski
11. 'Round Midnight - Thelonius Monk

Tracks:

1. How Long Has This Been Going On? - Karrin Allyson
2. Our Love Is Here To Stay - Patti Austin
3. You Are Too Beautiful - Curtis Stigers
4. At Last - Ella Fitzgerald with Joe Pass
5. You Go To My Head - Mary Stallings
6. Don't Misunderstand - Dennis Rowland
7. Body and Soul - Diana Krall
8. For All We Know - Susannah McCorkle
9. You Must Believe In Spring - Tony Bennett with Bill Evan
10. Sweet and Slow - Carol Sloane
11. More Than You Know - Mel Torme with the Marty Paich Dek-Tette
12. I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You - Carmen McRae with George Shearing
13. Solitude - Billie Holiday
14. Some Other Time - Ernestine Anderson with George Shearing

Album Description

The ultimate 2-CD collection of late-nite, mood-setting jazz, featuring classic performances by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday! Playboy Jazz label. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Laid back Jazz at it's very best........2006-11-02

My congratulations and salutations to the jazz afficionado who selected these great numbers for this double CD compilation. The vocal CD is my personal favourite, the selection of artists and songs exemplify the term "After Hours". The instrumental CD is beautifully balanced with an array of front line soloists. A great Album which has pride of place in my jazz collection.

Perfect for a quiet romantic evening.......2006-08-10

These CDs are a collection of quiet jazz pieces --real jazz and not the "elevator music" that is sometimes confused with jazz by those who don't understand jazz. These selections are the perfect background for a dinner party or a quiet evening for two, and also just for listening by yourself if you are in a quiet mood. Volumes I and II are each a double CD which provides plenty of good music for the entire evening.

Hef Knows His Stuff.......2006-08-08

This is a wonderful compilation of great performers doing time tested standards. It is not party music, but slow tempo, late night greats.

Great for a jazz novice.......2006-02-22

I'm no expert on jazz, but I know enough to say that this is an excellent beginning to my budding jazz collection...I highly recommend.

Love It!............2006-02-18

For anyone who enjoys jazz as much as I do (and I really, really do), this has definately got to be part of your collection! There isn't a bad song on here for me - I love 'em all. All the songs flow along so well. Finding this introduced me to Karin Allyson whom I'd never heard of before. And of course all the other greats are all here: Nneena Freelon, Sonny Rollins, Duke, Mel Torme, Cannonball, Sarah, etc., etc. I've been listening to this since I picked it up yesterday. Why listen to anything else right now?

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Jazz: Love Songs After Dark Various Artists Manufacturer: Pablo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2 Playboy Jazz After Dark Hef's Favorites Playboy Cocktail Mix Playboy Jazz: In a Smooth Groove ASIN: B000NJL0CK Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. In A Sentimental Mood - Sarah Vaughan
2. There Is No Greater Love - Miles Davis
3. Embraceable You - Jimmy Witherspoon
4. Come Rain Or Come Shine - Stan Getz
5. A Time for Love - Jane Monheit
6. A Time for Love - Jane Monheit
7. Since I Fell For You - Vince Guaraldi
8. When I Fall In Love - Joe Williams
9. Sophisticated Lady - Thelonious Monk
10. Medley: Change Partners/If You Never Come To Me - Kurt Elling
11. Body And Soul - Art Pepper
12. Don't Explain - Nnenna Freelon
13. My Foolish Heart - Bill Evans

Tracks:

1. The Touch Of Your Lips - Tony Bennett
2. Love Is Here To Stay - Rosemary Clooney
3. More Than You Know - Coleman Hawkins
4. All The Things You Are - Curtis Stigers
5. My Romance - Dave Brubeck
6. How Deep Is The Ocean? - Etta Jones
7. Like Someone In Love - John Coltrane
8. I'm In The Mood For Love - John Pizzarelli
9. Prelude To A Kiss - Duke Ellington
10. Honeysuckle Rose - Patti Austin
11. Misty - Joe Pass
12. Stardust - George Shearing
13. You Go To My Head - Gene Ammons
14. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Karrin Allyson

Average customer rating: Sweet Sexy,sexy.sexy Playboy Rises Again

Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Playboy Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Playboy Jazz After Dark Playboy Jazz: In a Smooth Groove Jazz: Love Songs After Dark Classic Jazz for Lovers Jazz for Romantic Moments ASIN: B0007X9UE2 Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. In A Sentimental Mood (3:17) Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet
2. Goodbye (6:12) Cannonball Adderley with Bill Evans
3. When I Fall In Love (4:23) Miles Davis
4. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (4:36) Coleman Hawkins
5. Come Rain or Come Shine (4:45) Art Pepper
6. I Fall In Love Too Easily (6:07) Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet
7. Emily (5:52) Jim Hall & George Shearing
8. All Too Soon (3:51) Duke Ellington
9. Born to Be Blue (7:03) Gary Burton & Friends
10. I Thought About You (5:18) Dave Brubeck Quartet
11. Alone Together (6:49) Chet Baker
12. What's New (4:57) Marian McPartland with Chris Potter
13. Ruby, My Dear (6:19) Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane

Tracks:

1. My Romance (3:44) Tony Bennett
2. Easy Living (4:36) Sarah Vaughan (with Oscar Peterson)
3. If I Should Lose You (2:16) Carmen McRae (with George Shearing)
4. My Foolish Heart (6:55) Curtis Stigers
5. Lover Man (4:30) Rosemary Clooney
6. I Didnt Know Enough About You (4:43) Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass
7. Fool on the Hill / Nature Boy (3:46) Peter Cincotti
8. Say It (Over and Over Again) (6:00) Karrin Allyson
9. Don't Explain (6:38) Abbey Lincoln
10. The Man I Love (3:27) Patti Austin
11. If You Could See Me Now (4:47) Mel Tormwith Rob McConnell & the Boss Brass)
12. Good-Bye My Love (3:56) Diane Schuur
13. The Meaning of the Blues (5:59) Nnenna Freelon

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The title Jazz After Dark II references late night seduction as conjured up in the slow, but purposeful, pace of ballads. The set's two discs are smartly divided into instrumentals and vocals. The thematic focus aligns a broad range of players from Chet Baker to Ella Fitzgerald. There are the classicists (Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington) and the modernists (Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk), with small combos and duets being the setting for them all. The vocal disc covers the greater span of years, with performances by contemporary singers (including Curtis Stigers, Karrin Allyson, and Peter Cincotti) alongside vintage tracks by some of their mentors and influences. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

Sweet.......2007-03-02

JAZZ AFTER DARK II presents an interesting mix of instrumental and vocal, both new and old. The moods created are at times contemplative, affectionate, woeful, entranced. An all-star program of great jazz standards provides the listener (or participant) with two hours of fine and dulcet music. Program commentary and track personnel are included. For all lovers of sweet jazz, and all lovers.

TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
DISC ONE -- 70:08
DISC TWO -- 61:52

Sexy,sexy.sexy.......2006-04-25

ever heard some sultry jazz during a love scene in a movie, or maybe a film noire, and said to yourself-"who is that and where do I get it?!" this CD is the answer, with one disc instumental and etherial, and the other with voice and unique song sytlists. Curtis Stigers! who woulda thunk it, but that cut works as well as the other. this is a must for rainy night alone, with your favorite squeeze; or maybe an afternoon at dusk. Enjoy the classics that PB put together in a pefect mix. There is a reason that this music is timeless... find out

Playboy Rises Again.......2005-07-16

Playboy may be many things to many people, but one thing the iconic label is for sure - and that's a connoiseur of unadorned, raw and searing jazz. Unfortunately, most follow up compilations such as this (Playboy issued JAD I a few years ago) are usually never as good as the original and are just an attempt at a quick cash-in. Thankfully this is not the case with JAD II. If anything, this one improves on the original. Like JAD I, this 2-cd set consists of one instumental disc and one vocal. The selections simply never miss and the mood is sustained throughout. Playboy may have made sex mainstream, but this music is all romance with just a hint of naughty. Here's hoping JAD III continues in this superlative tradition. In the meantime, shuffle both JAD I and JAD II and you've got nearly four hours of some of the greatest American music ever recorded. A must.

Average customer rating: A very nice follow-up to "Soul Embrace". Saxxy and Sensuous Smooth Jazz atits best! Sax lover Sax lover

After Dark Richard Elliot Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Soul Embrace Chill Factor Jumpin' Off Crush City Speak ASIN: B000005GWH Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

1. Streetbeat
2. Song for Her
3. As I Sleep
4. After Dark
5. El Anio
6. Tonight
7. On the Run
8. If Tomorrow Never Comes
9. Hold Me Tight
10. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
11. The Boys from the Bay
12. Candlelight
13. So Special
14. Slow it Down

Amazon.com

Richard Elliot, a former member of Tower of Power, Kittyhawk, and the Yellowjackets, is a tenor saxophonist with a creamy tone and a penchant for pretty background melodies played over steady but uninspired rhythm tracks. After Dark, includes a heavy-breathing Jeffrey Osborne vocal on "If Tomorrow Never Comes," a synth-drenched remake of "Bridge over Troubled Water," and two house-influenced dance tracks produced by Tony Terry and a reunion with Tower of Power on "The Boys from the Bay." Like a number of smooth jazz contenders, Elliot is a pop instrumentalist rather than a jazz musician, but even as a popster he has trouble finding a strong personality for his recordings. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

A very nice follow-up to "Soul Embrace"........2007-07-08

Elliot's 1993 album "Soul Embrace" is my favorite album by saxophonists pop instrumentalist Richard Elliot and looking back on it, it was tough to follow up on that one but he accomplishes that with his 1994 gem entitled "After Dark". While not quite as strong or consistant as it's predecessor, this CD still features some very strong cuts like "As I Sleep", the confident and haunting "Candlelight" to the final atmospheric classic "Slow It Down". Many years and albums have come and gone since this album came out but both this and "Soul Embrace" and maybe "Chill Factor" are the one's that have as of writing this held up over the years. Highly recommended for pop instrumental lovers.

Saxxy and Sensuous.......2006-01-15

Build a fire, pour a glass of wine and revel in the sensuous tones of Richard Elliot's Sax.
This was my first, and it won't be my last by this terrific musician.
If you love smooth, easy, tones of jazz you'll love this CD.

Smooth Jazz atits best!.......2004-09-30

An awesome display of music! This CD is worth more than you will pay. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Sax lover.......2000-08-24

This was the first CD by Richard Elliot that I had the privilege to Listen to. Needless to say I have several of his CD's in my collection now. Without going into a lot of detail it is still my favorite(maybe because it was my first). There is not a bad song on it. Richard is melodic, soulful, and smooth. At the same time he is funky, brash, and bold. The man can play any style and play it well. Just one warning! If you buy one of his CD's you will want them all! Happy Listening.

Sax lover.......2000-08-24

This was the first CD by Richard Elliot that I had the privilege to Listen to. Needless to say I have several of his CD's in my collection now. Without going into a lot of detail it is still my favorite(maybe because it was my first). There is not a bad song on it. Richard is melodic, soulful, and smooth. At the same time he is funky, brash, and bold. The man can play any style and play it well. Just one warning! If you buy one of his CD's you will want them all! Happy Listening.

Average customer rating: Excllenet follow up to their debut CD SEXY, SEXY, SEXY!!!!!! R&B Classic! True R&B!!!! One of the Great R & Bee Ballads of the 90s....

Beggin' After Dark H-Town Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Imitations Of Life Like It Slow Rome Diary of a Mad Band Lose Control ASIN: B000003BVE Release Date: 1994-11-08

Tracks:

1. H-Town Intro '94
2. Sex Bowl
3. One Night Gigolo
4. Prelude To Emotion
5. Emotions
6. Cruisin' Fo' Honeys
7. Full Time
8. 1-900-CALL GI
9. Tumble & Rumble
10. Much Feelin' (And It Tastes Great)
11. Beggin' After Dark
12. Indo Love
13. Back Seat (With No Sheets)
14. Buss One
15. Baby I Love Ya'
16. Sticky Lee Presley
17. Rockit Steady
18. The Last Record

Customer Reviews:

Excllenet follow up to their debut CD.......2006-11-16

After a sucessful first album and follow up single Part Time Love from the Above The Rim soundtrack ;H-Town went back into the studio to record their sophomore album Beggin' After Dark. The album wasn't sucessful as the first but true R&B fans know that it was a quality album. The most popular single from this album was the underplayed and also underrated "Emotions". Other hits included "Sex Bowl", "Full Time", "Much Feelin' (And It Tastes Great)", and "Baby I Love Ya" featuring the late Roger Troutman. One of the strongest songs that wasn't a single is One Night Gigloo.

SEXY, SEXY, SEXY!!!!!!.......2005-03-11

This cd was just as good as the first one!! But this one is a little more sexy and seductive!! And with voices like those....It's enough to make any woman wanna scream!!!!!

R&B Classic!.......2005-01-08

This Cd still gets play in my truck today, simply a classic! (R.I.P. DINO)

True R&B!!!!.......2003-02-23

This is one of my all time favorite albums! I've been a die-hard fan of H-Town's from the beginning. From start to finish this album is just beautiful.... the music, the melodies, harmonies and the emotion is so incredible. If you love r&b and smooth slow jams this is for you. R.I.P. "Dino", Kevin Conner, your soul stirring and passionate vocals have inspired me and I will love you forever.

One of the Great R & Bee Ballads of the 90s...........2001-04-02

The great underrated and underplayed tune "Emotions" presented here on H-Town's 2nd CD. I think it got lost in the Jodeci-R. Kelly 90's music era rush...Most people I know kinda dug "Sex Bowl" from this same CD, too.

Average customer rating: Scary Kids EP Great BAND!! Great Everything!! Thor Maillet is a loser Great new sound so amazing it's scary

After Dark Scary Kids Scaring Kids Manufacturer: Immortal (Red) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The City Sleeps in Flames Things Aren't So Beautiful Now The Weak's End Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount Discovering the Waterfront ASIN: B0007989X4 Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. What's Up Now
2. Bulletproof
3. Locked In
4. Sink And Die
5. Changing Priorities
6. My Knife, Your Throat

Customer Reviews:

Scary Kids EP.......2007-02-09

I really like this cd a lot and I am looking forward to seeing them live.

Great BAND!! Great Everything!!.......2005-10-22

Yes, That is too bad that some reviewers do not actually listen to the CD's before they say such harsh things. This is a great Arizona Band. Full of depth and creativity. Lyrics that can make you think for days, and music that you just want to hear again and again!

They will have a long and successful career. They are not fake or phony! Just a great group of talented musicians doing what they do best, making Awesome Music.

Thor Maillet is a loser.......2005-08-03

Thor Maillet just likes to take his anger out on bands he hates, as you can see, he doesnt listen to anything of this "genre" and decided it would be sweet to write revies about things he doesnt listen to. Good Job Loser!

This is a great CD from a great band, I would however suggest that you purchase this seperately from their actuall full lenght album, as the two are quite differant, you may like one but not the other.

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Great new sound.......2005-05-02

Coming out of this farely new and prosperous Arizona scene (The Bled, Greeley Estates, etc.) SKSK bring a great diverse sound to
the screamo,emo-core, or whatever nomenclature for the scene you prefere. Three guitar attack, screams from every front,synthesizers, and melodic vocals make the After Dark EP a compelling listen. If your into this genre I highly recommend. If not, still give these guys a listen, they are doing some pretty compelling stuff that should not be ignored.

so amazing it's scary.......2005-03-27

This band is absolutely amazing. The very first time I heard "What's Up Now" I was left absolutely breathless. The snyth adds an amazing touch to that song as well as the entire EP. I was lucky enough to discover them way back when they had the entire EP up for download on their website because they didn't think anyone would take them seriously. These guys are writing the music they love and they don't care what or who is popular, they wanna rock everyone's faces off. Prepare to be blown away.

Average customer rating: Tone Loc is a west coast pioneer for sure--- great west coast pioneer Tone Loc Comes With the Head noddin' Beats Dig this one (out of your closet) it's a very dope cd everyone should have it

Loc-ed After Dark Tone-Loc Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stone Cold Rhymin' Wild Thing and Other Hits Girl You Know It's True ASIN: B000006C7Y Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

1. On Fire (Remix)
2. Wild Thing
3. Loc'ed After Dark
4. I Got It Goin' On
5. Cutting Rhythms
6. Funky Cold Medina
7. Next Episode
8. Cheeba Cheeba
9. Don't Get Close
10. Loc'in On The Shaw
11. The Homies

Customer Reviews:

Tone Loc is a west coast pioneer for sure---.......2000-11-13

Being from the Mid-West, I didn't catch on to Tone's early regional hits, but I do remember the summer of '89 when "WILD THING" hit the top 40 airwaves, and another hip-hop hero was discovered by me-- I didn't finally get around to picking up the album until recently-- but it's worth it-- The Dust Brothers were definitely on-point producers-- who'da figured that they were a couple of white college students?

great west coast pioneer.......2000-01-27

Tone Loc doesn't really get much credit for spawning the west coast rap scene but he was one of the first back in tha 80's. great albulm great beats and it's a huge break from all that west and east coast gangsta rap that you hear nowadayz. old skool rulez!

Tone Loc Comes With the Head noddin' Beats.......1999-07-03

Tone-Loc. MC extroardinarie. With vocal presentation similar to EPMD's bradadocio rhyme styleTone Loc hits harder then Mac Guire. But the beats are what make this album the classic that it is. Personnally, i had to pick up the three 12" singles from this album on vinyl cause the beats were so dope and I needed the INSTRUMENTALS. The singles really do stand out. First there was "On Fire" b/w "Cheeba Cheeba" (Delicious Vinyl's first ever record). Then came the classic track "Funky Cold Medina", which has the ILL guitar choords (D and E and C) and where Young MC first showcased his unique rhyme flow; later to give fan the classic "bust a Move". Then "Wild Thing" (which if you remember is the music playing as (actor) John Candy struts down the hall in Uncle Buck) came out. What more can I say. Loc-ed After Dark is dope. BUY THE CD.

Dig this one (out of your closet).......1999-07-01

Ignore the two radio cuts, which were beefed up with hard rock guitar samples for crossover potential, and dance to the spare but utterly funky backing tracks on the rest of this album. I just found my old cassette copy and...this is way funkier than many of the hip-hop albums being released these days. Sometimes Tone is too much "on the beat" and throwing out what you'd expect; other times, like on "Cutting Rhythms", he leaves nice wide spaces between lines to let the words hit.

it's a very dope cd everyone should have it.......1999-04-17

it's before the gangsta rap of the ninety's it's not every other word f this and f that. its a goot cd

Average customer rating: Pure beauty WHAT A GIFT! Incredible voice - Incredible CD The Best Charlotte is NO match...

Pure Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Hayley Westenra My Gift to You Odyssey Celtic Treasure Hayley Westenra - Live From New Zealand ASIN: B0000TCP9A Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

1. Across the Universe of Time
2. Never Say Goodbye
3. Beat of Your Heart
4. Pokarekare Ana
5. Who Painted the Moon Black?
6. River of Dreams
7. Benedictus
8. Hine E Hine
9. Dark Waltz
10. Amazing Grace
11. My Heart and I
12. In Trutina
13. Heaven
14. Wuthering Heights
15. Pokarekare Ana [*] - Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra

Tracks:

1. Silent Night [*]
2. Away in a Manger [*]
3. Mary Did You Know? [*]
4. Mummers' Dance [*]

Album Description

A major artist in her native New Zealand, with a performance portfolio that includes the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Russell Watson. Hayley's voice so inspired New Zealand opera diva Dame Malvina Major she offered to tutor her. The first edition of this album was one of the fastest selling records in the classical genre of all time, surpassing even Charlotte Church! This limited edition includes one bonus track on disc one, 'Pokareare Ana' (duet with Russell Watson), & a bonus four track Christmas CD featuring, 'Away In A Manger', 'The Mummers' Dance', 'Mary Did You Know?', & 'Silent Night'. 19 tracks in all. Decca. 2003.

Album Details

Limited Edition Version of the Debut Album from New Zealand Singer Hayley Westenra Comes with a Bonus Disc featuring Four Christmas Songs, Including a Version of the Loreena Mckennitt Song "The Mummer's Dance". Also Includes "my Heart and I" which Does Not Appear on the USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

Pure beauty.......2005-09-06

Ever since Charlotte Church turned into a tabloids' darling and a wannabe pop star, there's been a gap opened for a young, sweet-faced soprano. The best bet on filling it seems to be Hayley Westenra, a young singer/dancer from New Zealand.

The result: "Pure," an album that is reminiscent of early Sarah Brightman, back when she did folk songs and showtunes. Westenra sticks close to her classical sound with songs like the delicate "In Trutina" and the traditional New Zealand song "Pokarekare Ana," which is rendered with the backing of a a rather muddled male chorus and some swelling strings.

However, Westenra doesn't neglect more modern songs, and she does well in classical pop as well as straightforward classical. The big difference seems to be a bit of synth and a delicate guitar melody, in songs like the charming "Beat of Your Heart" and dreamy "Why Painted the Moon Black?" It's a smooth, thoroughly sweet crossover effect.

Westenra also eschews the usual round of classical-pop songs, like "Nella Fantasia." I love that song, but it's been done so many times. Instead, she opts for Maori lullabies, Vivaldi ballads, the neglected "Mummer's Dance" and the orchestral cathedral grandeur of "Benedictus." She even covers Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," adding a modern feel to the finale.

That is not to say that every choice is an excellent one. "Wuthering Heights" has Westenra trying to sound more Bush-ian, while "Amazing Grace" is too simple vocally. Aside from those, her choices of song are excellent -- rich, uplifting and beautiful, and backed by a wide range of orchestral musicians, especially the strings.

There is also an accompanying EP, in which Westenra covers four Christmas ballads, and does them all justice. Her vocals are well suited to the dignified lyrics of songs like "The Mummer's Dance" and "Silent Night," although a bit less for the still-lovely "Mary Did You Know" and "Away in a Manger."

Her vocals themselves are not operatic, but they are strong, clear and sweet, without pretensions or dramatic flourishes. The effect is stunning, more given to magic and sweetness than to keeping to classical standards. Since this was recorded when Westenra was only sixteen, one wonders how good she'll be in ten years.

Despite comparisons to Charlotte Church, Hayley Westenra is more like Sarah Brightman -- a sweet-voiced singer, straddling the fence between classical and pop. An enchanting experience.

WHAT A GIFT!.......2004-12-20

I RECEIVED THESE 2 CDS AS A GIFT AND I LISTEN TO THEM FREQUENTLY. HER PERFORMANCE WITH RUSSELL WATSON (ON DVD)ON HIS TOUR IS WONDERFUL. I CAN'T WAIT FOR A NEW ALBUM. WOULD LIKE TO GET HER NEW SONG, BRIDAL BALLAD, FROM THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Incredible voice - Incredible CD.......2004-04-29

I recently saw Hayley on TV and had to immediately buy this CD. Her voice is so clear and pure, and her songs are filled with lyrical emotion.

It is an absolutely incredible CD that any music lover should have in their collection. My favorite song is Wuthering Heights.

The Best.......2004-04-27

Her album is the best, voice of an angel.......you can totally relakes to her music.

Charlotte is NO match..........2003-12-15

Hayley is just phenomenal. There is no doubt that she surpasses every other female artist in her genre. This CD is astonishing. My two favorite songs are "Heaven" and "Wuthering Heights". The first Hayley Westenra song I ever heard was "Heaven". It would not be the last. Her voice is like that of an angel. She has a smooth, serene sound, and she has an incredible range. If you want a more classical sound, you want her. It's not that gaudy stuff that people generally think of. This stuff has a beat... and it's not pumping with bass. If you're a fan of Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, Charlotte Church, or Mario Frangoulis... try Hayley Westenra, you won't regret it. I just can't wait 'til she comes to the states... that'll be a good day. She has a few Italian songs, but she's not heavy on the foreign stuff like some of the other artists of Opera / Classical. She's got a wonderful voice for a little girl... I'm a huge fan, Hayley! You roped me in, in about 2 minutes time!

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