Grip

About the Artist
Formed in 1997, JND has released two self-produced CDs: 1998's Then When, and Grip in 2000. JND is a six-piece group based in Central California. Founder Damon Castillo, guitarist and lead vocalist, has brought together musicians from accomplished musical backgrounds to create a new jazz/funk-infused pop sound with infectious, danceable grooves and intriguing lyrics.

Product Description
Grip is JND's second release, adding a funky groove with elements of jazz and rock. With such songs as "Lie With You" and "I Can't Say", the captivating lyrics will keep you dancing and wanting more.

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Average customer rating: Rockin' It Soft Three in a row for the Bad Boys from Boston! yes,that's right a 5 star review Another Strong One HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN.

Get a Grip Aerosmith Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | 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 Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pump Permanent Vacation Just Push Play Nine Lives [ENHANCED CD] Done with Mirrors ASIN: B00005QENZ Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Eat The Rich
3. Get A Grip
4. Fever
5. Livin' On The Edge
6. Flesh
7. Walk On Down
8. Shut Up And Dance
9. Cryin'
10. Gotta Love It
11. Crazy
12. Line Up
13. Amazing
14. Boogie Man

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While Aerosmith were busy capitalizing on the successes spawned by its improbable, career-reviving Permanent Vacation and Pump albums, the rock world was undergoing a Nirvana-inspired seismic shift. And although the Boston boogie-rockers had long worn the "dinosaur" tag as a badge of honor, this 1993 album is evidence that they took the twin challenges posed by the upsurge of alternative and hip-hop as something more than mere inconvenience. Unfortunately, the sometimes painfully forced, something-for-everyone results only argued that musicians should stick to their guns, come hell, high water--or ominous fashion trends. Or maybe they should have heeded the old adage about too many cooks. Indeed, Aerosmith is supplemented--and sometimes seemingly supplanted--here by no less than six outside writers (including previous vets Desmond Child and Jim Vallance, as well as Hudson brother Mark and retro soul-rocker Lenny Kravitz), and the schizoid production of Vacation and Pump helmsman Bruce Fairbairn, who seems as comfortable with alt rock's less-is-more ethos as Stone Cold Steve Austin would be in a tutu. The band should've known better, too. The social consciousness of "Livin' on the Edge" seems contrived, with Steven Tyler's intermittent rapping utterly disconnected from that on his pioneering "Walk This Way," while "Eat the Rich" inexplicably promotes auto-cannibalism. It's an album that goes all over the map to get uncomfortably close to nowhere. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Rockin' It Soft.......2007-06-10

There's some really good music on this album, though it's not nearly as hard rocking as fans of the older Aerosmith would expect (or perhaps want). The three singles "Amazing," "Cryin'," and "Crazy" in particular seem like commercialized pop-rock. That isn't to say that I don't like them. As much as I generally hate rock that sounds like it was especially made for radio/MTV, those three songs are just too good to dislike. Then there are the other songs like "Livin' On the Edge" and "Eat the Rich," which also got some attention and aren't too bad. Overall, while it's not nearly as rocking as the classic Aerosmith stuff, it's perhaps just as good.

Three in a row for the Bad Boys from Boston!.......2007-03-23

This is the third in an incredibly tasty trio of albums from the Bad Boys from Boston ("Permanent Vacation", "Pump", and "Get a Grip"). Many (most?) fans from the early days don't appreciate these releases from the band's days with Geffen Records, but I'm just as blown away by them as "Get Your Wings", "Toys in the Attic" and "Rocks" from their Columbia Records era.
Again, many current concert staples, like "Eat the Rich", "Livin' on the Edge", and "Cryin'". But, also, some other great rockers like the title cut, "Fever", "Flesh", "Shut Up and Dance", "Crazy", "Line Up" and "Amazing". This was Aerosmith at their MTV best. Now approaching 40 years together, and truly better than ever in concert. Rock on dudes!

yes,that's right a 5 star review.......2007-03-02

those familiar to my reviews know that I don't hand out a 5 star review very easily and yet here is one and the follow up to this 'nine lives' also gets a 5 star review...it's really that good

Aerosmith needs to be given a lot of credit,in a world dominated by humongous egos,they realized that they needed some help in the songwriting department...those that sing the praises of old era aerosmith seem to forget that alongside of amazing anthems like 'walk this way' and 'sweet emotion' and 'dream on' they also penned the songs on 'rock in a hard place' and 'night in the ruts' and 'draw the line'
nobody can hit a home run every time and they were able to push their ego to the side (after the commercial bomb that was called 'done with mirrors') to realize that having outside songwriters would allow them to do what they do best and that is rock and roll like there's no tomorrow...the music is catchy from the first song to the last on this great CD and Steven has a chance to write some extremely cleaver lyrics...
to those that wish to dismiss this release because of the trio of ballads I challenge you to find any band that could release so many beautiful ballads and STILL hold street credibility,which Aerosmith has done for a long,long time
this CD and the follow up is a true work of art from a songwriting standpoint and the musicianship never suffers
this band is still as tight as ever and Steven's vocals are spot on perfect

the CD starts with a very weird intro and goes into Eat The Rich...okay the lyrics are intentionally tongue in cheek,it's meant to be taken as funny (come on people,grow a sense of humor) put aside the comical lyrics about eating wealthy people and you are left with one heck of a catchy rock song,perfect way to open this album...from there it goes to the title track 'get a grip' more hooks that'll stick with you and more cleaver lyrics...I won't go through each and every song but what I will say is this,the lyrical topics are varied,the songs are very catchy (both rockers and ballads alike) the production is perfect (Bruce Fairbairn had producing great commercial rock albums down to a science..simply put in 3 words 'slippery when wet')
of course the highlight of the album is the 3 monster hits (which all featured Alicia Silverstone in the videos which would HAVE to score points to any man with a heartbeat)'cryin', 'crazy' and 'amazing'
all are absolutely beautiful and in 20 years I believe will be classics nearly on level with 'dream on' ...those that want to bust on Aerosmith for "selling out" by writing ballads obviously are forgetting "Dream On","Cry Me A River","You See Me Crying" and others from their past...
every song on this CD is great and each has a different emotion and is worthy

the upside - great songs throughout,top notch performances,and a great polished production...this is rock and roll...commercial and yet with an attitude

the downside - some of the songs were overplayed (certainly not Aerosmith's fault for doing songs that good that people wanted to hear 'em over and over

the bottom line - If you are a fan of good melodic music,with some cleaver lyrics worth really listening carefully to,this is definitely one to have...it also includes one of my favorite quotes,at the end of 'Amazing' they say 'the light at the end of the tunnel may be you' think about it,it inspires me,simple yet brilliant...Get A Grip is a must fan for all rock fans everywhere,run out and buy it now,donutman says so!!!

Another Strong One.......2007-01-25

Another decent one from the boys. The album opens with a rap from Steven Tyler followed by several samples from this and previous albums then kicks straight into "Eat The Rich". It is a great opening sequence and sets the tone for the rest of the album. After that though things get a bit more average. The rest of the album is pretty much by numbers Aerosmith which is not necessarily a bad thing, but there is not a lot to distinguish this album from many of their other works. There are several huge hits represented here including "Fever", and three big ballads "Crying", "Amazing", and "Crazy" none of which rank up with their best ballads IMO. Overall this is a pretty typical Aerosmith album, but for the most part I like it.

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN........2006-12-03

Aerosmith weren't they a rock band once? gritty, down to earth writing killer tunes like 'toys in the attic' 'seasons of wither' and now this drivel. There last chance with me. If you thought 'permenant vacation' was bad ('pump' had its moments) this is even worse. It includes 'crazy' another of Tyler's dreary ballads and so bland that Bon Jovi would kill for it, as for the rest it is down the line stadium rock, no passion,none of that Aerosmith intensity that made 'rocks' so great,dumb music for the dumb MTV generation. Lost my custom boys!

Average customer rating: even though it is a bit softer it is still good Not the heviest metal, but well-done Simply amazing. If you don't read I will kill you in your sleep. (3.5 stars) Not perfect, but better than you might think Fun Album

A Death-Grip On Yesterday Atreyu Manufacturer: Victory Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Suicide Notes & Butterfly Kisses The Curse Heroine The Fall of Ideals The Truth ASIN: B000EDWL4G Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. The Theft
2. Exs And Ohs
3. Our Sick Story (Thus Far)
4. Your Private War
5. Shameful
6. Creature
7. My Fork In The Road (Your Knife In My Back)
8. Untitled Finale
9. We Stand Up

Customer Reviews:

even though it is a bit softer it is still good.......2007-02-05

This CD is amazing. The Brandon (drumer, vocals) has more of a role in this album and brings nothing but his best. Alex (main vocals) also brings his A game overall an amazing CD.

Not the heviest metal, but well-done.......2007-01-02

This album was amazing! Screaming and clean vocals, but sometimes the drummer sings more than Alex, like in "The Theft". My favorite songs are "Your Private War", "Ex's And Oh's", "My Fork In The Road (Your Knife In My Back)", "Our Sick Story", and "Shameful".

The good:

They can get really catchy and heavy, and so does Brandon's singing
Very fun to listen to

The bad:

There aren't enough of songs to listen to, since there are only 9 songs.
Some of their songs are sometimes sound the same.
Sometimes they don't sound heavy

But I don't think Atreyu is heavy metal, not the kind of heavy metal like Cannibal Corpse, As I Lay Dying, Inhale Exhale, Lamb Of God, or at least like Unearth. Atreyu sounds more like screamo, post-hardcore, and sometimes hard rock. By the way, check out the band Inhale Exhale!!

Simply amazing. If you don't read I will kill you in your sleep........2006-12-01

More bland, same as everyone else, the tears are smearing my mascara, horse manure flooding the market "underground" market. I saw this guy with a lip ring, dyed black hair, some San Francisco t-shirt that was 3 sizes too small, wearing an Atreyu mesh ball cap. As if St. Peter shouted to me from heaven I heard a voice frantically screaming for me to immediately pursue & find a Best Buy to purchase said artist newest release. I cleared my hectic schedule, put a stoppage on the child support payment, and unchained the hostage in my basement for approximately 30-40min to fully osmosis this work of art. To music was. awe-inspiring, intense, radical change, I wanted to break the only light in my bathroom and cry alone while the mini stereo continued to spew the triumphs of one of the 21st centuries greatest musical phenom.

When I awoke from a state of hypnosis several minutes after the 1st song begin I knew of the power this disc from the gods possessed. Each song more cutting than the previous, each note was truly a gift for my ears to intake and deliver in a most expiate manor to my brain for further digestion. At one point in time I slightly recall the urge to pull a 180 and relieve myself. However, for fear of missing quite possibly the next totally sweet Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Rhoads, Halenish guitar type solo I instead allowed the gates to open forth on the spot. Soon after I collapsed only to awake 2 hours later in my own piss and vomit... I realized it had all been a dream. In fact, this album was worse than there last which was 2x worse than Suicide notes and something or another. More cliché, I can't get over this issue, you have X years to release new material. Why is it only 30 min. of music? These songs can't possibly take THAT long to construct. Whatever, if you want to follow the sheep waste your money on this and go buy a t-shirt that is too small for your fat body go for it. If you're looking for more enlightenment than this seek other source.

(3.5 stars) Not perfect, but better than you might think.......2006-08-05

A third album is often a dangerous and important time in a band's career. On one hand, they can start experimenting with and tweaking their sound a little. But, conversely, they have only two albums out so they're still fairly young, and thus probably can't afford a misstep. Atreyu's junior release, "Death Grip On Yesterday," doesn't take them to any new musical territories, but it's nonetheless exceptional and not-at-all disappointing. This Orange County quintet's first disc, "Suicide Notes And Butterfly Kisses," was a fairly aggressive and heavy metalcore record, but 2004's "The Curse" was much more melodic and polished. And now, two years later, "Death Grip On Yesterday" tries to bring the best of both worlds. "The Curse" premiered Atreyu's use of cleanly sung vocals, and it also sold nearly twice as well as their debut, so it's only natural that Atreyu would want to continue using them on future releases. But, unlike "The Curse," there is plenty of metallic riffing here to prevent old-school fans from becoming completely alienated. If you want Atreyu to make an album which recaptures the all out intensity of "Suicide Notes," you'll have to wait a while longer. You might even have to wait forever, because the band has definitely perfected its sound and now seems very comfortable in its musical niche.

"Death Grip" is overproduced and the songwriting sounds somewhat formulaic in spots, but the tunes are very solid. And the whole record is over in nine songs and thirty-two minutes, so you'd be hard pressed to find much filler here. Even obvious attempts at getting radio play, like "Ex's And Oh's," are very tolerable and even infectious. "The Theft," "Our Sick Story (Thus Far)," and "My Fork In The Road (Your Knife In My Back)" are the heaviest songs on here, with thick, churning riffs, pounding, bruising rhythms, mostly angry vocals, and catchy, tuneful choruses. Track six, "Creature," is one song which has heavy music held in check by melodic vocals, and "Your Private War" is a power ballad of sorts with limpid singing almost throughout. Lastly, "Untitled Finale" is one of the album's biggest highpoints, sporting some fantastic hooks and even a couple mazey guitar leads and wailing solos, which are very cool.

"DGOY" won't blow any minds, convert any non-fans, and it certainly won't be heralded by any critics as a landmark or groundbreaking release. But it's still a good album which leaves a favorable and generally satisfying (though not vastly powerful or unique) impression, and it makes the listener want to return to it occasionally in the future. Here's everything you need to know (in a nutshell): Atreyu make catchy, accessible, melodic, smoothed-over metal for the masses, and--whether you choose to believe this or not--this disc proves that they are very good at what they do.

Fun Album.......2006-07-22

Atreyu's latest album "A Deathgrip on Yesterday" might be their biggest step in there career. While The Curse was full of dark lyrics, The latest album's lyrics are a lot more mature. This CD also features cleaner vocals by Alex (whose screaming seemed to improve from earlier albums) and Brandon, and masterful guitar work by Dan and Travis. Cant forget about Marc, who lent his own scream for most of the songs. The album starts off full of energy with the song Creature, probably my favorite song on the CD. Fast and straight to the point with a good chorus. Great opener. "Shameful" is a catchy track that has Brandon on most the track. "The Theft" Atreyu took a different approach, making this their rock ballad of sorts. For what it is, its alright but nothing special. The first single "Ex's and Oh's" is probably the catchiest song on the CD and the first single. The song opens strong with great guitar work by Dan. Alex hardly screamed on this track, taking a more melodic vocal approach. The Brandon's piece is pretty catchy as well and the guitar solo is pretty good also. Dan and Travis trade off parts during the solo. "Your Private War" is another great track on the CD, real aggresive and has an anthematic feel to it once it hits the chorus. The last track "Untitled Finale" a decent finisher to a rather quick album (about 33 minutes long). Its a fun album to listen to on a long car ride or when your hanging out listening to your iPod. All of the tracks are easy to get into, I could have only wished they include maybe one or two more tracks. For what it is though, its a pretty good album.

Standout Tracks: Creature, Shameful, Ex's and Oh's, Your Private War

Average customer rating: A collection of great instrumentals Less Than Divine completely satisfied... Magical Magical

Divinities: Twelve Dances with God Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Secret Language of Birds Rupi's Dance Jethro Tull Christmas Album (Bonus Dvd) A Little Light Music Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull ASIN: B000002SLD Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

1. In A Stone Circle
2. In Sight Of The Minaret
3. In A Black Box
4. In The Grip Of Stronger Stuff
5. In Maternal Grace
6. In The Moneylender's Temple
7. In Defence Of Faiths
8. At Their Father's Knee
9. En Afrique
10. In The Olive Garden
11. In The Pay Of Spain
12. In The Times Of India (Bombay Valentine)

Customer Reviews:

A collection of great instrumentals.......2006-08-10

Ian Anderson has always been known for his flute. What we have here is a flute player arranging and playing some very innovative flute.
The entire album is instrumental, so we miss out on Anderson's outstanding lyric writing talents.
Ian trades his lyrics in for some of the finest flute music you will ever want to hear.
There is not a bad song on the CD. The highlights for me include, In a Stone Circle, In the Grips of Stronger Stuff, and in defence of Faiths. These 3 compositions are not only outstanding but will stand the test of time, which in my mind is the only true test of music. You will never hear Ian Anderson compose anything more solid. The rest of the CD is basically elevator music with occasional highlights.
Ian plays the flute in his patented style and is in top form.
This is much better than its predecessor Walk into Light.
If you are a Jethro Tull fan this should interest you.

Less Than Divine.......2006-07-28

For the record, I've been a huge fan of Jethro Tull since 1968 and a great admirer of Ian Anderson's recent work, such as "The Secret Language of Birds." Anderson is, in my estimation, one of the more significant composer/musicians of our day, and his post-Jethro Tull work has been quite wonderful.

Having said that, I am disappointed with his Twelve Dances with God. The music is pretty, in a generic way, but it lacks the compositional intricacy that is the hallmark of Anderson's work. There are few, if any, key modulations, which Anderson does so well in other works. The pieces are all instrumental - flute together with orchestral instruments and the occasional keyboard. They are all pleasant, in a "new age" sort of way, but lacking musical substance. Nice background music for the office or at home, perhaps.

My chief disappointment is that all twelve pieces sound monotonously similar. I assumed that the theme of this album is the diversity of expressions as humans attempt to dance with God. Leaving the theological aspects aside (this is, after all, an album of music not a theological text), I would have expected a greater diversity of rhythm and tune. However, each track seems to flow into the next. Perhaps this is reflective of "new age spirituality" where truth and deity are rather elastic, but that would take some elucidation from Ian Anderson himself. The music itself doesn't seem to have much to say. If these are twelve dances with God, perhaps it would be better to let Him take the lead.

completely satisfied..........2004-08-09

I have been a long time Tull fan and consequently, Ian Anderson.
As mentioned in earlier reviews on this page, this is a true gem and a tribute to Ians ability to be musically creative, fluid and expansive in a musical genre distinctly different from his rock and blues roots.

Magical.......2004-05-19

This album holds me in rapt fascination whenever I play it. Each song is Anderson's interpretation of the spirit of one of Earths religions. The 12 songs are unique in their own right, but somehow mesh with each other, like they are all really dancing with the same God. Each time I listen to this work I hear more or feel something different. It is a masterpiece.

Magical.......2004-05-19

This album holds me in rapt fascination whenever I play it. Each song is Anderson's interpretation of the spirit of one of Earths religions. The 12 songs are unique in their own right, but somehow mesh with each other, like they are all really dancing with the same God. Each time I listen to this work I hear more or feel something different. It is a masterpiece.

Average customer rating: It makes it harder for the rest of us to laugh at America when an intelligent American voices his Love for his country Jello is still Jello Much "Treason" in the World Today The horror that is the Bush administration Some audio flaws on this set??

In the Grip of Official Treason Jello Biafra Manufacturer: Alternative Tentacle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Machine Gun in the Clowns Hand Become the Media If Evolution is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Evolve Beyond the Valley of the Gift Police High Priest of Harmful Matter: Tales From the Trial ASIN: B000I2IQUG Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Fat Mike Speaks
2. Punk Voter Battle Cry
3. Die for Oil, Sucker [T.W.O.T. Addition]
4. Ass Clowns in Toyland
5. Junk Mail from Hell
6. Der Gropenf P
7. And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Cash
8. Brown Lipstick Voodoo Ritual
9. Forgotten Recent History Lessons
10. Votes Disappear Like Magic

Tracks:

1. Big Jim, The Cyber Crow
2. Your Child Left Behind
3. Faux Fema Follies
4. Witness for the Persecution
5. Holiday in Guantanamo
6. Weapons of Mass Distraction
7. Mr. Hat's Mr. Hat
8. Go Down on Me, Moses

Tracks:

1. Lord Is My Sheep
2. Last Big Gulp
3. Terror of Tinytown's Big Adventure
4. Iraqnophobia
5. Curse of the Wolfman
6. Bloodbath and Beyond
7. Pirates of the Reconstruction
8. Flute and the Cobra
9. And All I Got Were These Lousy Freedom Fries
10. Simplest Way Is Out
11. Red State/Blue State Statik Attak
12. American Idle

Album Description

With Iraq gone to hell in a handbasket, Rome falling at home, and the so-called opposition Democrats "searching for a message" as they throw another election, it's high time for BIAFRA and his merry mouth to tip the cow and set the barn on fire. As always, JELLO whacks the moles wherever he finds them in spoken word extravaganza #8. Buried Iraq facts, vote fraud disease, the Arnold pYtsch, the blue state/red state "values" myth, Paris in Abu Ghraib, Satanic Santas, a visit to New Orleans and the return of a strange geometry teacher are all part of the info-tainment stew. Other highlights of In the Grip of Official Treason include an expanded version of the Ministry song "Ass Clown" from their latest album Rio Grande Blood plus an all-new update of the Gulf War I primal scream classic "Die for Oil, Sucker." Includes all new art by Winston Smith. Live dates and more music shows with the Melvins are planned around the album's release.

Customer Reviews:

It makes it harder for the rest of us to laugh at America when an intelligent American voices his Love for his country.......2007-05-31

In Australia, just for comedy, we sometimes watch the American Cable TV News, a thinly disguised propaganda campaign. Other times we have the comedy option of the American `Real Life' Police shows, also a hysterical option. We see the victimless `crimes' be treated like they matter. It's like the callous humour of watching an epileptic fit or an intellectually handicapped person be confused by a vending machine but, nonetheless, amusing. Like really, who would bother going to a Mardi gras where the Police want to enforce Draconian laws regarding `decency' in an environment and time set aside for consenting party behaviour or getting a plainclothed Police officer to solicit for prostitution (illegal out here) to trap `criminals' etc? As if bare skin or fun time public adult behaviour are more important issues than Homelessness, Education, Public Health, Aged Care, Soldiers blown to bits for the Corporate gain etc. From outside it looks like the land of the free to be repressed manipulated and degraded by those who would like to make the constituents a compliant subservient group of minions. Sadly we in Australia have a democracy where our current Head of State is nowadays referred to as `Bonsai' (a small Bush) so we are probably now the junior laughingstock by association.

It's a little harder to laugh at the US murder/suicide rate, the STD and pregnancy rate in the youth (as punishment for `wayward' youth kept ignorant in the hard line support of religious based values from a century or two ago) or the human cost of there not being a Society Sponsored Health or Housing minimum standard guaranteed for every citizen of the society. These are social responsibilities even many much poorer Countries provide their citizenship as basic Human Rights.

Thank God for Jello Biafra, he helps restore our faith that not all hope is lost. We here also suffer the problems of our Corporate manipulated Media, diet, lifestyle etc trying to dumb us down to the same level of stupidity and we are embarrassed by our Government trying to follow America's immoralities against the wishes of the majority, so we are not ready to laugh too hard.

The further removed one is from it all the more it's harder to distinguish Western culture from the cultures it demonizes. I can hardly tell the difference between our `righteous god fearing societies' and China, Afghanistan or Iraq. We are no different and every innocent life in one of our countries is as worthy and valuable as any innocent life in any other part of the world, none of our values deserve any more respect or adherence than any other value which does not interfere with any other's right to the same. I daresay kids are safer going to school in Beirut than many of our societies. We also did nothing about Chile. (Their problem was they had Olive Oil, not crude oil.) We also do nothing about Tibet, if the 2008 Olympics were to be held in Iraq would we send a team? etc

This is a great listen and it's good to hear someone willing to go on the record speaking facts. Many will not be comfortable with passion and facts, two traits they will find here-this is normal when one isn't accustomed to hearing them. In Australia we live in the shadow of much of what Jello Biafra speaks, we are not blameless and suffer much of the same shame and small mindedness. Happily we can also learn the same lessons and ultimately hopefully we will all work towards a Community, Society, Country and World where everyone can be who they are freely if it doesn't interfere with anyone else's right to the same and even if we violently disagree, we would all still fight to the death for the other's right to be, feel and believe whatever they want. Let's mobilize, let's wage Peace on everyone who would stand in our way!!

Cheers

Lloyd

Jello is still Jello.......2007-05-22

You know what you're getting here - more of Jello's elucidations, spiffed up and spruced up with the latest signs of the times*. If Michael Moore excels at bringing his ideas to the screen, Jello excels at bringing his passion and views to your ears. It's always a joy to hear him get pissed and to get pissed right along with him, and I will dearly miss his GWB impersonation when Bushie Junior is finally out of office. Let's hope he doesn't have to practice his Jeb impersonation anytime soon. An excellent album with great artwork, 5 stars. However! The guy playing the calliope during track 2 needs his nipples wired to a car battery, it's annoying as hay ell!

(* grains of salt not included)

Much "Treason" in the World Today.......2007-05-19

Thanks Jello for continuing to spread the word good naturedly. I hope generations to come continue to listen intently with BS detectors firmly in place. If nothing else Jello is always entertaining, fair(not balanced); but has a grasp of how to treat an audience. No macho posturing contained herein; just satire(along the same vein as a Troubletown comic), and an interest in making the world a nicer place to live in. Not for those lacking an ironic sense of humor however. Please listeners and reviewers do not take every bit or line liternally.

The horror that is the Bush administration.......2007-05-09

Jello hits it right on yet again. His spoken word CD's should have titles like "Politics for dummies", "How not to fall under the corporate spell", and "How many dead people will be enough to quench the blood thirst of the Bush administration"... Sick of the religious right and other hypocrites are you? Interested in the truth? Want to destroy the decaying corrupt state? This one is for you. Great listen, as always.

Some audio flaws on this set??.......2007-03-02

Another great set from Jello, 3 discs of impassioned ranting-- as always, he offers SOLOUTIONS to the problems he talks about. I admire his thoughts and opinions greatly.

I've noticed many "drop-outs" on this set, instances where the audio just drops-out during a word. I don't know if this is present on the original/master tapes, or if I just have a faluty pressing, but be aware that this exists on at least one copy.

Overall if you are looking for a tonic to the ills that surround us daily, a soothing balm to the constant stream of bullsh** coming at us from both the White House and the 'official' media... give this a spin or two. Listening to this might just convince you that you're NOT alone, and NOT insane.

Average customer rating: When Colombia and the UK meet The Future Of Latin?

More Grip Sidestepper Manufacturer: Palm Pictures (Audio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 3am (In Beats We Trust) Palm Beats, Vol. 1 Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 1 Urban Cuban Un Poquito Quema'o ASIN: B00004TT4P Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Andando
2. La Bara
3. Hoy Tenemos
4. Bacalao Sala'o
5. Linda Manigua
6. Me Muero
7. Chevere Q'Chevere
8. Sidestepper
9. Campo
10. Tremendo Vacilon

Amazon review

Transplanted Brit Richard Blair was living in Colombia when he discovered the treasure trove of phenomenal beats in that country. Working with Bogotá band Bloque's main man, Ivan Benavides, Blair channels the essence of Colombian soul through an 808. His modernization technique works well, because the drum machines' fuel-injecting tracks, such as "Bacalao sala'o" are always subtle, never overwhelming the spirit of the music. Guest performers include the Aterciopelados' Andrea Echeverri and Hector Buitrago as well as many Colombian percussion greats and traditional singers, so the album has major local flavor. More Grip is like Cali salsa on strong coffee, no jitters. --Lizz Mendez Berry

Album Details

Sidestepper is the Alter Ego of Musician/Producer Richard Blair. On 'More Grip' Blair Achieves a Unique Fusion of Colombian Rhythms and Melodies with a UK Dance Sensibility.

Customer Reviews:

When Colombia and the UK meet.......2001-11-09

Cumbia, the most well known music from Colombia, here gets a great dance treatment from Sidestepper's Richard Blair of the UK. But Colombians don't confine themselves to cumbia; they love Caribbean salsa as well, and Blair injects both here with hefty doses of snappy studio technology. Tasty native flavors are supplied by a host of Colombians--and other Latin Americans--including, among others, Ivan Benavides and Teto Ocampo from Colombia's best rock band, Bloque.

It's not often that cumbia and salsa get revamped this well. Grab it and dance!

The Future Of Latin?.......2000-07-11

Sidestepper, a project from producer Richard Blair, to fuse dance beats and funky latin grooves. This album works, latin is so funky its so cool, its beats are so shakin that this album is so good. You get the to get all the best bits from latin, and then band you hear a beat you hear in clubs.

From the outset this album is just so chilled ice COOL, if you like latin, or you love the feel of the latin beat, of you are looking for a good time. GET THIS ALBUM!

Average customer rating: Retro pop from the 60s-70s I love this band!

Summer of a 1000 Years Grip Weeds Manufacturer: Rainbow Quartz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Sound Is in You Giant on the Beach Better Than Before The Gurus Our Love Will Change the World ASIN: B000067ART Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Save My Life
2. She Surrounds Me
3. Rainy Day #3
4. Don't Look Over Your Shoulder
5. Is It Showing
6. Future Move
7. Window
8. Love's Lost On You
9. Changed
10. Life And Love, Times To Come
11. Love That Never Ends
12. Melancholia
13. Moving Circle
14. Summer Of A Thousand Years

Customer Reviews:

Retro pop from the 60s-70s.......2006-04-11

No doubt the best conglomeraltion of pop, garage, psychodelic music. Crisp harmonics, showey power chords, melodic 12-strings. Voices rich in blend and pitch. Good CD to round out your collection.

I love this band!.......2006-02-24

The Grip Weeds are a great band from New Jersey. They have a very timeless sound and almost all of their music is great. I was just given this CD for my birthday, and I know it will always be one of my favorite gifts forever. Their music reminds me just a little bit of The Hollies, and the singers' (Kurt & Rick Reil) bring back the great sound of the Beatles. As a reviewer on rainbowquartz.com says, "If you are a psych-pop fan who likes the psych to be a bit stronger than the pop, you should give this a whirl."
This is a great album by The Grip Weeds. As far as I'm concerned, NOBODY'S music collection is complete without this band's albums.
Also check out their new album "Giant On The Beach".

Average customer rating: A Return to Form Shades of Itchykoo Park, man!

Giant on the Beach The Grip Weeds Manufacturer: Rainbow Quartz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Summer of a 1000 Years The Sound Is in You The Beat and the Time Treblemaker War of the Wakening Phantoms ASIN: B00065GHRE Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

1. Astral Man
2. Realities
3. Give Me Some Of Your Ways
4. I Believe
5. Infinite Soul
6. Gone Before
7. Once Again
8. Midnight Sun
9. Waiting For A Sign
10. Sight Unseen
11. Closer To Love
12. Telescope
13. Get By

Customer Reviews:

A Return to Form.......2006-03-06

This album brings the group back to the focus and drive of "The Sound Is In You." The previous album, "Summer of a Thousand Years" seemed a little too undistinguished to my ears. But "Giant on the Beach" brings back everything that is simply GREAT about classic 60's psych/pop rock. Every cut on this CD is a gem and they flow very well together. In an era saturated with "Retro" sounds, I don't know of another group that blends these great American styles so well and gives it their own spin.

Shades of Itchykoo Park, man!.......2005-04-15

Shades of Itchykoo Park, man! Despite phased drum rolls, open-fifth male-female harmonies, sitar leads, and every mystic astrologic crystal lyric cliché from your Ken Kesey catalog, the Grip Weeds mow over their pre-Woodstock love-and-peace vibe with a treble-heavy, early 70s guitar attack that gives just the right amount of sour-patch saltiness to this flower-powered electric sandbox. The true giant on this beach is "Closer to Love," the only track featuring the lead vocals of bassist Kristin Pinell. Pinell's singing washes away the vocal mannerisms of her bandmates, recalling Peanut Butter Conspiracy's late Sandi Robinson at her psychedeliciousest.

Average customer rating: Sounds like Slayer? Are you deaf? An equally great followup to their 1995 debut. Sounds Like Slayer Which isn't a bad thing but......... Grip Inc. Shines Through... bLuDgEoNeD by Lombardo!

Nemesis Grip Inc. Manufacturer: Metal Blade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Power of Inner Strength Solidify Incorporated Solidify No Place for Disgrace ASIN: B000001C9I Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. Pathetic Liar
2. Portrait Of Henry
3. Empress (Of Rancor)
4. Descending Darkness
5. War Between One
6. Scream At The Sky
7. Silent Stranger
8. The Summoning
9. Rusty Nail
10. Myth Or Man
11. Code Of Silence

Customer Reviews:

Sounds like Slayer? Are you deaf?.......2007-05-09

I have been listening to Slayer since '85 and those of you who think this is a Slayer ripoff must be smokin instead of listenin. The two sounds are completely different. The guitar work is better, no Kerry bending the same string for way to long. Dave shines as the best metal drummer of all time, maybe tied with Vinnie, but Dave was doin it first. The vocals are strong, almost as good as Slayer but in a different realm to be sure. For their second album it is as tight as anything I have heard before. Dave's drums make the show. Turn it up and feel the power. This is power metal at it's best. Slayer is as good today as they were the first time I saw them in '85, it shows their strength and thier passion for their music. They (thank god) never followed the scene, they are the scene today as much as they were back then, Grip is leading the way as well, play on Dave we love ya,

An equally great followup to their 1995 debut........2006-10-13

Nemesis sees Grip Inc. cranking up the thrash element a bit on this release in comparison to their 1995 debut Power of Inner Strength.

While stylistically, Nemesis doesn't make much of a departure overall from their sound they had already established on the debut.

There is some small advancement of their sound on this release, but nothing to the level that their next 2 releases Solidify & Incorporated would display.

But like I had already mentioned, there is much more of a true thrash element permeating throughout this release in comparison to Power of Inner Strength.

Dave Lombardo still shows that he's the greatest metal drummer to ever walk the earth. The guitar work and vocals are just as great as well.

There might not be quite as much variety on this 2nd effort as on their debut, but overall, this album makes a great companion piece to their debut release.

Fans of smart and well written/performed metal would do wise to pick up their entire catalog.

This is some of the most overlooked metal that has been released up to this point. Unfortunately, Grip Inc constantly got labled as just a Slayer ripoff, but in most respects, Grip Inc is a totally different band and in a lot of areas such as songwriting/arrangements etc. is a stronger band than Slayer anyway.

But to me, comparing Grip Inc to Slayer is like comparing apples to oranges.

Sounds Like Slayer Which isn't a bad thing but................2003-11-28

Man I heard this band on satellite radio and I was like yeah new Slayer but when I looked to see who it was I saw Grip Inc. and I was like damn. I mean Slayer is a great band but I cant listen to another band that sounds like there ripping them off....and this band does just that. I mean damn, find your own sound instead using another bands. But...if you like Slayer then I guess it might not be a big deal to some people like it is to me so if you care then I would go buy this cd but to people like me I tried to listen to it but it just made me pissed off that to me, and other people may have a different opinion this band is making money off a sound that they didn't even make. Well like I said if you dont care then give it try and you will be guarenteed to like it but if u do care then dont evenb try. Later

Grip Inc. Shines Through..........2002-06-28

Ever since I heard Slayer's 'Hell Awaits' I was hooked. But when I found out that drummer Dave Lombardo left. I was really mad, but at the same time eager to listen to his new project. Grip Inc.'s 'Nemesis' is by far their strongest release of their career. Grip Inc. blends tradition thrash, with modern death and the combination is just suberb. Gus Chamber's vocals have true feeling in them, and you can feel that through out the album. "War Between One" is the best track on the record. The lyrics rock, the vocals are perfect, the guitar and bass just hit hard, and ya' know the drums are getting their use. The seond best song on the album is "Rusty Nail", it kind of reminds me of old school Slayer, but just a little bit harder. Another standout track is "Myth Or Man". It is hard to find a song like that, with so much emotion on most thrash releases. To sum it all up, Grip Inc. is one of the best bands out there. They have yet to release a bad album, so don't waste any time. Pick this one up right away...

-MC

bLuDgEoNeD by Lombardo!.......2001-10-22

The intro to Liar starts out similar but not like the song Ostracized did on the album Power of Inner Strength, and then it hits you like a bottle upside your head-hard. Rythmic pounding with guitar ripping waves of metal overpower Your senses like a welcomed wall of sound (metal shock is revealed), and there is still the rest of the album. I had a friend tell me to check these guys out, and now I have all three GRIP INC albums to date! IT IS NOT LIKE ANY SLAYER ALBUM, but I did like some of their music. This band has a different style entirely!
Lombardo and his crew are hopefully going to be around for a while, but with all the projects Lombardo has delved himself into.....who knows!

Average customer rating: Great Punk Awsome GREAT BAND ALL AROUND!!! GREAT BAND ALL AROUND!!! Keeping Punk Alive!

The Shots from the Kalico Rose Pistol Grip Manufacturer: Better Youth Org. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005J9Z3 Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

1. Cruxcifixion Politix
2. Runnin From The Gun
3. Aristocratic State
4. Adrenaline
5. Claustrophobia
6. Bourgeoisie
7. Get Up To Get Shot Down
8. P.O.W.
9. Fuck The P.M.R.C
10. Scoundrels
11. Missionary
12. Righteous Vigilante
13. LA City Jinx

Customer Reviews:

Great Punk.......2006-05-19

And that's all I have to say. If your into punk ranging from The Dead Boys to Pennywise, these guys will blow you away. Not original, nothing ground breaking, just punk, played well, with good hooks, lyrics, and production. What more need I say?

Awsome.......2003-09-20

This has to be one of the best CD's ever. If your in to punk or even if your a little emo ... get this cd, you might learn something. I recamend this cd to any one that likes punk or likes Music in general. This is true punk, Buy it NOW!!!!

GREAT BAND ALL AROUND!!!.......2002-06-01

I bought this album after seeing them live and loved them! These guys are great! Hard to find old school style punk with an original sound! I've met the singer and he was very nice. Go to their show if they're ever in your area!

GREAT BAND ALL AROUND!!!.......2002-06-01

I bought this album after seeing them live and loved them! These guys are great! Hard to find old school style punk with an original sound! I've met the singer and he was very nice. Go to their show if they're ever in your area!

Keeping Punk Alive!.......2002-05-31

If you were to buy one recent punk CD all year, this would be it.
Pistol Grip is an amazing street punk band from L.A. Their sound
is a mixture between '70s English and New York punk and 80s melodic hardcore. They are simple, to the point, and in your face. This album is catchy, hard, and angry all at once and everything one should look for in a great punk album. See 'em live if you get the chance, too. They put on a great show!

Average customer rating:

Grip Like a Vice Go! Team Manufacturer: Memphis in ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000R9QF1W Release Date: 2007-07-09

Tracks:

1. Grip Like A Vice
2. Version Of Myself

Album Description

Long awaited 2007 single from the sensational Go! Team. Features 'Grip Like A Vice' plus 'Version Of Myself'. Memphis Industries.

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8. La Habana: Rio Conexion
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