Pearls [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
Japanese exclusive release for the jazz pianist, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. 8 tracks including 'What Kind Of Fool Am I' & 'My Old Flame'. 2001.

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Average customer rating: Thrilled Worth its weight in pearls

Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection Janis Joplin Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | 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 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: Janis Festival Express Love, Janis Live at Winterland '68 Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin ASIN: B0009YNSK6 Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Bye, Bye Baby
2. Easy Rider
3. Intruder
4. Light Is Faster Than Sound
5. Call On Me
6. Women Is Losers
7. Blindman
8. Down On Me
9. Caterpillar
10. All Is Loneliness
11. Coo Coo (Single)
12. The Last Time (Single)
13. Call On Me (Alternate Take)
14. Bye, Bye Baby (Alternate Take)

Tracks:

1. Combination Of The Two
2. I Need A Man To Love
3. Summertime
4. Piece Of My Heart
5. Turtle Blues
6. Oh, Sweet Mary
7. Ball And Chain
8. Roadblock (Studio Outtake)
9. Flower In The Sun (Studio Outtake)
10. Catch Me Daddy (Live)
11. Magic Of Love (Live)

Tracks:

1. Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)
2. Maybe
3. One Good Man
4. As Good As You've Been To This World
5. To Love Somebody
6. Kozmic Blues
7. Little Girl Blue
8. Work Me, Lord
9. Dear Landlord (Session Outtake)
10. Summertime (Live At Woodstock)
11. Piece Of My Heart (Live At Woodstock)

Tracks:

1. Move Over
2. Cry Baby
3. A Woman Left Lonely
4. Half Moon
5. Buried Alive In The Blues
6. My Baby
7. Me And Bobby McGee
8. Mercedes Benz
9. Trust Me
10. Get It While You Can
11. Tell Mama (Live)
12. Little Girl Blue (Live)
13. Try (Just A Little Bit Harder) (Live)
14. Cry Baby (Live)

Tracks:

1. It's A Deal (Studio Outtake)
2. Easy Once You Know How (Studio Outtake)
3. Maybe (Live)
4. Raise Your Hand (Live)
5. Bo Diddley (Live)

Customer Reviews:

Thrilled.......2007-07-12

This was a present for my wife, who is a big Janis Joplin Fan.
It has all her favorite songs. Well worth the money.

Worth its weight in pearls.......2007-02-06

This is the consummate collection of all things Janis, the motherload of pearls. Anyone wondering what was so amazing about Janis, listen to this collection and you will understand. She was, and still is to this day, the integral part of all of her music. The raw emotion, the unique sound of her voice, she wove herself into the intricacy of each and every song. A true artist; a must have for any true Janis fan.

Average customer rating: Touching Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces! the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD) Very Nice A sweeping, emotional standout!

The Notebook Various Artists Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Notebook (New Line Platinum Series) The Notebook Finding Neverland A Walk to Remember The Lake House ASIN: B00023B1E4 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Overture
3. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Billie Holiday
4. "Alabamy Home" Performed by Duke Ellington
5. Allie Returns
6. House Blues/The Porch Dance/The Proposal/The Carnival
7. Noah's Journey
8. "Always And Always" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
9. "A String Of Pearls" Performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
10. On The Lake
11. "Diga Diga Doo" Performed by Rex Stewart And The Ellingtonians
12. "One O'Clock Jump" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
13. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Jimmy Durante
14. Noah's Last Letter
15. Our Love Can Do Miracles

Amazon.com

Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, director Nick Cassavetes film spins the bittersweet tale of a 60-year romance, as seen from the polar perspectives of its promising youth and the travails of an old age cursed by Alzheimer's. Its soundtrack effectively echoes those polar dramatic concerns, with composer Aaron Zigler's gentle orchestral score largely giving voice to the character's melancholy present, while a rich, well-chosen slate of vintage material by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller imparts a restless energy to their youth. There's a certain schmaltz to much of Zigman's work here, yet cues like "House Blues/The Porch Dance.." and "Noah's Journey" argue he's achieved something more elusive than mere melodramatic wallpaper with the deceivingly difficult task at hand; it can't be easy to have your work seasoned with the likes of Ellington's sassy "Alabamy Home" and Goodman's still-vibrant "One O'Clock Jump." Sharply contrasting versions of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Holiday and Jimmy Durante bookend the soundtrack, perfectly evoking the story's alternating shades of hope and fading nostalgia and framing Zigman's understated work in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks ("A Walk To Remember", "Message In A Bottle"), "The Notebook" is the story of Noah and Allie, teenage lovers torn apart by WWII and Allie's parents' demands to marry a respectable lawyer. After 14 years apart, they meet again and rekindle their true love. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The soundtrack is a propelling force. In addition to classic WWII era pieces, Aaron Zigman's score suites enhance the record with beautifully dramatic themes. Score performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

Customer Reviews:

Touching.......2007-07-04

There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!.......2007-05-27

I do not have the soundtrack to The Notebook, but I do have the movie itself. Having said that, every song is wonderful. Some music carries with it, a wealth of emotion and a sense of timelessness. I love all of the classical pieces , perhaps the best, in this particular movie. Classical has never been my speed when it comes down to music, but something about this movie's classical masterpieces struck a chord in me...made me smile and maybe even sniffle a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, I'm sure you would love its soundtrack too. Music like this is ideal for a romantic evening or just for pleasure listening. You don't know if you'll like something until you give it a chance! So give this a chance!!

the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD).......2007-05-13

This is a beautiful collection of music from the movie, The Notebook. Most is instrumental, very relaxing, as well as lively at times. Two renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You" are included.

Very Nice.......2007-03-30

I really enjoyed listening to the soundtrack, but I'm also a big fan of background music and this cd was great for both. Listening to the cd took me back to the movie and reminded me how much I enjoyed it, but I also put the cd on during a nice meal with friends and it worked out very well, they all enjoyed the music.

A sweeping, emotional standout!.......2007-01-11

The music from The Notebook brings you right back to the film, capturing your heart and soul. It's music will roll live waves through your soul and bring you from nostalgia to your own feelings of love and desire. The selections, arrangements and orchestrations are to be admired, and Mr. Zigman is to be praised. This soundtrack truly completes the legacy of "The Notebook".

Average customer rating: Loves it! High-Water Mark of NPG Phase Prince lite Diamonds and Pearls - A New Prince Commercial succes, but uneventfull.

Diamonds and Pearls Prince & the New Power Generation Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Prince & The New Power Generation Graffiti Bridge Batman Lovesexy Come ASIN: B000002L8Z Release Date: 1991-10-01

Tracks:

1. Thunder
2. Daddy Pop
3. Diamonds and pearls
4. Cream
5. Strollin'
6. Willing and Able
7. Gett Off
8. Walk Don't Walk
9. Jughead
10. Money Don't Matter 2 Night
11. Push
12. Insatiable
13. Live 4 Love

Amazon.com essential recording

At its best, Prince's biggest seller of the '90s is an archetype of seemingly casual inspiration, thanks mainly to the ease tracks such as "Cream," "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," and "Willing and Able" exude. Of course, he's working as hard as ever, whether in a mellow groove or an aggressively funky one ("Gett Off"). Compared with the masterpiece Sign o' the Times, Diamonds and Pearls is a minor creation, but it's one for the long haul. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Loves it!.......2007-05-23

This CD is fantastic! I mean it's Prince, what's not to love, right!

High-Water Mark of NPG Phase.......2007-04-07

The first half of the album is really tight.(I used to listen to "side A" repeatedly on road trips.) And it's a sexy album too, rivaling Madonna's "Erotica" as the best sex/dance album of the early 90s. (My vision of a perfect college party would be going into a dark basement and everyone is dancing to this album and making out.) The only weak spots here are where Prince lets his New Power Generation bandmates shine: "Push" and "Jughead" are especially forgettable. Still, if you like this dirty & danceable phase of Prince's career, this album is much better than the other New Power Generation-era albums, mostly because it's so concise you can listen to it in one sitting. And there are moments of real Marvin Gaye-esque pathos in "Insatiable" and "Money Don't Matter 2 Night".

Prince lite.......2006-04-05

In the early 90's, before the "alternative" music explosion, new jack swing and rap ruled the airwaves. And it's clear that, perhaps for the first time in his career, with "Diamonds and Pearls" Prince was catering at least somewhat to a mainstream audience. It's still a Prince album, to be sure, filled with the usual sexual bravado (on the slinky "Cream" and the throbbing, intoxicating "Gett Off") and mellow political criticism (on the somber "Money Don't Matter 2 Night", and the closer "Live 4 Love"). But the musical influences on the album never stray far from fairly conventional R&B. The album does take a slight detour with the jazzy "Strollin'", but it's a far cry from the sonic adventurousness of "Around the World in a Day", or even the preceeding "Graffiti Bridge". Just call it "Prince Lite".

Diamonds and Pearls - A New Prince.......2005-12-18

The Year was 1991, Prince had released 2 consecutive albums that weren't that good. The Batman soundtrack and Graffiti Bridge to his movie that flopped. This time around he had found a new band "The Power Generation" and had added a new more hip hop influented sound. Basically, the days of catchy pop-funk were gone and he had joined the hip hop revolution. Read on to find out the result.

Diamonds and Pearls is a new chapter of Prince music, although we already had seen hints of that on Graffiti Bridge in 1990, it fully came out here. A very hip hop influented album recorded with new band the Power Generation. It does have other infleunts aswell and some songs still sound like in the late 80's but it's difficult to not point of the sound of hip hop he's added here, almost like a re-born Prince. The album "Diamonds and Pearls" was a big hit, and not surprising with all the good songs it has. Although his top albums of the 80's where slighyly better this got enough good songs to be called "Near Masterpiece".

"Thunder" is a psychedelic-funk song where the hook "Thunder - all thru the night,Promise to see Jesus in the morning light,Take my hand, it'll be alright, C'mon save your soul tonight" is defenitely about religion. "Daddy Pop" got hip hop all over it. If You like songs like "Get Off" you'll this one too. The title track is magnificient. It's a sensual ballad and yet somehwat pompous and duet with Rosie Gaines. Not surprising it was a big hit. "Cream" is one of those trademarks songs about sex, this funky number was another hit single. "Strollin" is a slow and sensual retro-soulish song where Prince sings in falsetto. It got these jazzy infleunces too. "Willing and Able" got gospel choirs in the back and accoustic guitars. A very good song on it's own right.

"Gett Off", with it's hip hop influented sound and introduction of NPG doesn't need further presentation. A big hit and a funky hip hopish number with very explicit lyrics. "Walk Don't Talk" is funny, and it's extremly catchy and it adds sound fom cars. "JugHeads" is hip hop sounding with raps and cool sounds, but it's one of the weaker songs here, but Prince raps on here. "Money Don't Matter Tonight" is a wonderful romantic ballad, it takes up issues like gambling, finding partners for invetsment and killing kids in order to control oil supply. The message is clear though, it's far more important to have a soul then to have cash. "Push" is another hip hop sounding sound, and like the other simular one's it's catchy but lacks a good hook. "Insatiable" is a great erotic slow jam with horns. Lush and beautiful. "Live 4 Love" is another hip hop sounding song, starts with an original robotic countdown. This one also offers a psychedelic guitar solo and a rap. A beautiful closer to a near-masterpiece.

Conclusion, Diamonds and Pearls was a new chapter in Prince's music, he joined the hip hop revolution of the early 90's where basically all hip music had a flavour of hip hop. However, not all songs are hip hop sounding, many still sound like the old Prince of the mid 80's. As a result this album is very rich and is full of variety. Psychedelics, Hip Hop, Romantic Soul and Pop. Perhaps it sound a little unfocused but in the end it's a fantastic album where Prince shows all of his sides, also a big commerical hit. Must have.

Commercial succes, but uneventfull........2005-12-03

What Prince made so special in the 80ties was his abbillity to create innovative music and at the same time appeal to a big audience. Diamond and Pearls appealed to the crowd, considering the 2 million copies it saled, but there is nothing new or exiting to be found on it. Prince even becomes a trendfollower by introducing rap in his music (Jughead) And offcourse there is "Gett off", a nice funk tune, but like all tracks on this cd, very mainstream. Many of the singles that were pulled from this album became great hits (Diamonds and Pearls, Cream, Money Don't Matter 2Night), but they are also amoungst his most uneventfull songs. It shows that being a commercial hit does not equal quality. Only "Willing and Able" and "Strollin'" are showing a tiny glimpse of Prince's true talent and his willingness to experiment with his music. Prince made over 30 albums in his career (I'm proud owner of all of them) and I'm sorry to say this album belongs in the bottomhalf of his catalogue. It was one of his biggest commercial successes and the album sold millions of coppies, but it is also very "middle of the road". It misses spontanity and originality. What is left is a well produced R&B album (perhaps even overproduced), with a handfull of good songs. But non will leave a lasting impression or define Prince's talent. If you seek to be introduced to Prince music get Purple Rain, Sign Of The Times or Lovesexy instead.

Average customer rating: A real pearl Breathless by Sanborn Little Jimmy Scott is on this session A sax ' s colossus! Very smooth, very relaxed = David's best (5 stars)

Pearls David Sanborn Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Love Songs Timeagain The Best of David Sanborn Closer Songs from the Night Before ASIN: B000002HHR Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

1. Willow Weep For Me
2. Try A Little Tenderness
3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Pearls
5. For All We Know
6. Come Rain Or Come Shine
7. This Masquerade
8. Everything Must Change
9. Superstar
10. Nobody Does It Better

Customer Reviews:

A real pearl.......2006-08-06

Sanborn's best. I own all his album and this one is my favorite by far.
Joined by an orchestra arranged by Johnny Mandel for a set of music dominated by melodic versions of standards.
His sound is very soulful and full of passion.
Highly recommended. Buy it and you will not regret it.

Breathless by Sanborn.......2006-07-21

I teach jazz sax. I and all my students are left breathless by Sanborn's brilliant treatment of these old standards. Every song IS a pearl, but the combination of so much emotion with such technical mastery, makes this entire album the highlight of my large collection. One student expressed it best when he said "Golly".

Little Jimmy Scott is on this session.......2006-01-21

Just a note - because no other reviewer has mentioned the fact - that the incredible Little Jimmy Scott is on "For All We Know" on this session. Maybe he is on some other cuts as well? Listen.

If you don't know Jimmy Scott's singing, you have one of the great treats ahead of you -- he's unique. Enjoy.

A sax ' s colossus!.......2006-01-07

Despite the fact in the Jazz Universe the Seventies had as soloist instrument the piano ( Bob James, Joe Sample, Ramsey Lewis, Dave Crusin), the Eighties were starred by the Sax (Groover Washington, El Gato Barbieri, the Golden Ages of Spyro Gyra) and the Nineties have bet for the guitar (Peter White, Chuck Loeb, Norman Brown. Craig Chaquico, Acoustic alchemy, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour) , Sanborn has displayed a particular style incorporating a fresh sound in every one of his preceding entries. He has always had a very special about the current tendencies.

This album is an authentic romantic musical post card. He plays true gems of the Romantic repertoire of inestimable resonance in the musical memory. Try a little tenderness, Smoke gets in your eyes, For all we know, Masquerade, Superstar, Pearls or Nobody does it better are revealing gems of his seductive playing.

That 's why listening this album since the first time, you will realize, this album has a visible immortality touch, because there will be always a moonlight occasion to spent with your couple, just to dance, remember listen these traditional themes which will never get old, due its immortal character.

Buy it as soon as you can.

Very smooth, very relaxed = David's best (5 stars).......2005-05-10

I listen to this album on a daily basis incl. This Masquerade (which I luv a lot once done by George Benson), Willow Weep for Me, Nobody Does It Better, Everything Must Change, Superstar, I mean all the songs are great. Such a good CD that David put which won a Grammy 4 it around 1995 or '96. I was blessed that I bought this used 4 $7.99 @ CD Warehouse near Powder Springs in Marietta, GA. I'm happy I didn't get @ Borders nor Best Buy nor Circuit City. Find it right here for a low, low cheap price.

My most love for Sanborn is that he is all-of-a-time superstar that can play anything as long as he keep his feet into. He more better than any artists you can consider, can't even subscribe it. He sure put out some good stuff man. He sure is my all-time favorite alongside Kenny G, Norman Brown (my new favorite I dubbed last year), Patrice Rushen, Al Hirt, Maynard Ferguson, Herb Alpert, among others.

This is more like a jazz standards album or an R&B record which u suggest. This is a must if u wanna hear this or else into other different types of music (e.g. rock, pop, blues, R&B, classical, etc.), you gotta have this. PEARLS still remains my all-time favorite album on the Top 5, Top 10, Top 25, you name it. It's still good. Recommend AT LAST...THE DUETS ALBUM by Kenny G for a favor. But this time, don't get him wrong when he's putting out music.

Average customer rating: Great 80's pop music Collectors Album or 80s fan album mettle of a classic Roxette's best by far and an 80s classic THIS ALBUM ROX!!!

Pearls of Passion Roxette Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Swedish Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Have a Nice Day Room Service Crash! Boom! Bang! Tourism (Songs from Studios, Stages, Hotelrooms & Other Strange Places) Joyride ASIN: B000007VLH Release Date: 1996-04-01

Tracks:

1. Soul Deep
2. Secrets That She Keeps
3. Goodbye To You
4. I Call Your Name
5. Surrender
6. Voices
7. Never Ending Love
8. Call Of The Wild
9. Joy Of A Toy
10. From One Heart To Another
11. Like Lovers Do
12. So Far Away
13. Pearls Of Passion
14. It Must Have Been Love (Christmas For The Broken-H
15. Turn To Me
16. Never Ending Love (Tits And Ass Demo 1986)
17. Secrets That She Keeps (Tits And Ass Demo 1986)
18. I Call Your Name (Montezuma Demo, 1986)
19. Never Ending Love (Frank Mono 7' Mix 1987)
20. I Call Your Name (Frank Mono 7' Mix, 1987)

Album Description

1997 EMI reissue of their '86 debut with eight bonus tracks:'Pearls Of Passion', 'It Must Have Been Love (Christmas For The Broken-Hearted)', 'Turn To Me', 'Neverending Love' (Tits& Ass Demo 1986), 'Secrets That She Keeps' (Tits & Ass Demo 1986), 'I Call Your Name' (Montezuma Demo 1986), 'Neverend- ing Love' (Frank Mono - Mix 1987) and 'I Call Your Name' (Frank Mono - Mix 1987). 20 tracks total.

Album Details

Reissue featuring Eight Bonus Tracks. Includes Soul DEEP, Secrets that She Keeps, Goodbye to You, I Call Your Name, Voices, Neverending Love, Call of the Wild, Joy of a Toy, from One Heart, Like Lovers Do, So Far Away, Pearls of Passion, it Must have Be.

Customer Reviews:

Great 80's pop music.......2006-08-26

Over the years Roxette has created some of the most melodic, catchy, and rockin' pop tunes around. This CD is a genuine gem for not only their fans, but anyone who likes 80's music. The extra tracks are all good, with the acoustic demo of "I call your name" being a real standout. The inclusion of "It must have been love" helps give this CD some weight, as the only thing lacking from the original album was a bonafide hit. But make no mistake about it, this is pure Roxette, a little unrefined and a little unpolished, but still GREAT!

Collectors Album or 80s fan album.......2006-06-08

I have to say the reason I bought this is for collection purposes more than anything and that is what it proved to be really in the end. I guess I was curious at first but its not one of their best efforts. Although there are still some good ones on here and its worth a listen but its not one I listen to lots. But for classic 80s fans go for it.
Soul Deep - well its already on the Joyride album so nothing new
Secrets that she keeps - I really like this one actually for the mixture of Per and Marie. I think its great when they swap it around a bit like Silver Blue.
Goodbye to You - 80s classic. Title says it all
I Call Your Name - funky beat. Ok song.
Surrender - Now this is one of my favourites on the album. It has a sweeping epic quality to it and a sense of magic and mystery. I like it when Per sings. He sounds like a pixie. ha ha.
Voices - This is another good track. Sweeping and epic with Marie and Per both singing, swapping over. I like the imagery. It almost has a warsong quality to it with all its talk of crossing the borderline and "hunters of men". Good track.
Neverending Love - funky 80s discolike track. What more can I say. Perhaps a precursor to Look Sharp album although the whole album is. It has a similar quality really now that I come to think of it.
Call of the Wild - Cool name for a track. Per singing. Another cool epic sounding tune. Cool imagery. Romantic. Obsessive almost. Pixie Per.
Joy of A Toy - Revisiting these tracks they are better than I thought actually. This is not as bad as I thougt it was.
From One Heart To Another - A schmoozy duet. Per sings a lot on this album doesn't he.
Like Lovers Do - Just as I am about to trash the song I hear it as if for the first time and it doesn't sound as bad as I thought it did. Every Roxette album grows on you I think. Its just initially that shock at the difference from their other albums. You rue it at first then come to love it.
So Far Away - also found on the Tourism album. A different version. Not sure which I like better. Toursim is more acoustic, this is more synthesised which again gives it more of an epic quality.
Pearls of Passion - The title track. I think I quite like this one too. Good old Per eh. "A banquet of believers". Nostalgic.
It Must Have Been Love - Well there you can buy this album for this song if you want. If you don't know Roxette so well.
Turn To Me - Kind of a bit cheesey - but catchy number. Classic 80s.
The rest are all remakes, rerecordings and pretty boring. Don't know why they bothered so much with 3 versions of Neverending Love it gets a bit tedious. Perhaps could have put some later stuff on or unplugged stuff or something.
Well the album is better than I thought - definitely a precursor to Look Sharp. Similar funky, synth based, style but also has some nice epic like songs on it. Per is a pixie. Make it 4.5 stars for me which rounds up to 5.

mettle of a classic .......2005-11-01

1.Soul Deep 2.5/5
A rather weak performance for Roxettes high standart

2.Secrets That She Keeps 4.3/5
Actually very good but the ending is very unfitting when Marie sings "the love of you and me" doesnt sound right, i expect better from a genius like Per

3.Goodbye To You 5+/5
Very nice melody, especially enjoy Maries voice in this
one

4.I Call Your Name 3.4/5
hmm

5.Surrender 5/5
great song easily a classic

6.Voices 3.4/5
to repetetive

7.Never Ending Love 4/5
another good one

8.Call Of The Wild 5/5
Marie gets to show off her voice in this one once again quite different from the other songs

9.Joy Of A Toy 4.2/5
Typical Rox pop

10. From One Heart To Another 5+/5
Beautiful duet probably the best Song alongwith "It Must Have Been Love"

11. Like Lovers Do 4.7/5
Another top notch really love the melody

12. So Far Away 3.8/5
Not bad when i want to listen to something quite otherwise its a bit boring definetly not a song to start your day with

13.Pearls Of Passion 4.2/5
very good but weak start

14. It Must Have Been Love 5+/5
whats there to say? The "Pretty Women" version is somewhat supirior over this one

Roxette's best by far and an 80s classic.......2005-09-19

Let's get to the point; this is an outstanding 80s pop album, comfortably exceeding all of Roxette's later work. It has the Roxette trademarks of soaring tunes, harmonies and rhythm. However, what marks it out are the excellent 80s production values which make the whole album soft on the ear by ensuring each track receives deft strokes of the engineer's brush. It therefore has great subtlety (which is often lacking on later Roxette works) which help each track to provide hidden depths with repeated listening. The songwriting is consistently good (a Roxette trait if ever there was one) - Joy of a Toy, Neverending Love and I Call Your Name are all great rock/pop tracks. The standout is Call of the Wild which has such emotional depth that it ranks with It Must Have Been Love (an extra on the album).

It's hard to believe some of the other reviewers' comments about some poor songwriting and implications of superficiality (bubblegum indeed...). Such accusations are a mile wide of the mark. This is a very serious pop album that ranks alongside the best works of the 80s whilst remaining individual and providing high quality from start to finish.

If you are a Roxette fan you should definitely buy this. If you are an 80s pop fan then you have even more reason. It won't let you down.

THIS ALBUM ROX!!!.......2002-03-04

I have listened this album over and over and I absolutely LOVE IT... It has two of my favorite roxette songs on it, 'Neverending Love' and the title track, 'Pearls of Passion' are to die for... I also like the songs 'Soul Deep' and 'Secrets That She Keeps'...

I am an avid Rx fan and have been since I was 12. If you love Rx and want a taste of the 80's I recommend this item..

Average customer rating: Great album, but what about the lyrics? Casting Pearls Casting Pearls - A Great New Band!!!

Casting Pearls Casting Pearls Manufacturer: Inpop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Everything and More Well Meaning Fiction Over the Rooftops Better Days Ahead Daylight ASIN: B000A8AX5Y Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Weighted
2. Alright
3. Wastin' Time
4. Whole World In His Hands
5. All About Love
6. Focus
7. Revolution
8. Close Your Eyes
9. Love's Done Something
10. You Alone

Customer Reviews:

Great album, but what about the lyrics?.......2006-08-03

Casting Pearls has been around for a long time. They released a couple albums before this release on Inpop records. This a great record; catchy melodies, guitar rifts, pounding percussion, and intense in-your-face vocals. The production is also incredible! The only thing I don't care for is the lyrics. In my opinion, they are a little too cheesy. I've listened to the album all the way through multiple times, and I can't help but get the impression that the lyrics communicate that Christianity is an easy walk through the park. This is just my opinion! Other than that, I love this album. That's why I gave it 4 stars.

Casting Pearls.......2005-08-18

Casting Pearls, self-titled, is the third record out by Casting Pearls, but the first released on inopop. They have been my favorite band for about a year, and this CD has only reinforced that. The lyrics are beautifully written, and appropriate for all ages. The words and music flow in and out of each other, accented by drums and bass that are pleasantly arranged, not to harsh, or so quiet as to be hidden. The range of songs is great for many tastes, and all moods. I highly recommend this CD.

Casting Pearls - A Great New Band!!!.......2005-08-17

Casting Pearls is a fairly new band that has recently released an excellent self-titled debut. While this is the band's first CD, guitarist/singer Bryan Olesen is no stranger to the business. Olesen has spent the past two years as the current guitarist from the Newsboys as well as fronting Pearls.
Casting Pearls' debut CD is full of catchy guitar-based pop tunes that highlight Olesen's distinct vocals that sound like a cross between Bono and DCTalk's Kevin Max. In addition to the riff-oriented rock that dominates most of the album, there are also some worshipful moments which are heard in the Coldplay-esque "Focus", the acoustic "You Alone" and the cover of Tim Hughes "Whole World In His Hands".
The album also comes with a full-length bonus DVD that features a 40-minute live performance of the band giving their all. Throughout the concert, the band is joined by various guests including Olesen's Newsboy bandmate Phil Joel, Audio Adrenaline's Tyler Burkum and brother Jason Burkum as well as a full youth choir (for "Whole World In His hands").
Casting Pearls definitely has a promising future ahead of them and have released a stellar debut. Their hard pop-oriented music as well as their direct Christ-centered lyrics are at the forefront as well as their great musicianship.
A Very Recommended Debut!!

Average customer rating: Cast Ye Not ........ Ode to Joy Thank you! A Mind Altering Experience

The Complete ESP-Disk Recordings Pearls Before Swine Manufacturer: Esp Disk Ltd. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jewels Were the Stars The Wizard of Is The Use of Ashes The United States of America A Journal of the Plague Year ASIN: B0009JPVAQ Release Date: 2006-07-27

Tracks:

1. Another Time
2. Playmate
3. Ballad to an Amber Lady
4. (Oh Dear) Miss Morse
5. Drop Out!
6. Morning Song
7. Regions of May
8. Uncle John
9. I Shall Not Care
10. The Surrealist Waltz
11. Trumpeter Landfrey
12. Translucent Carriages
13. Images of April
14. There was a Man
15. I Saw the World
16. Guardian Angels
17. Suzanne
18. Lepers and Roses
19. Florence Nightingale
20. Ring Thing

Album Description

Tom Rapp, an 18 year-old draft resistor and college dropout living in Eaugallie, Florida, sent a small unsolicited reel of tape to ESP. Bernard Stollman invited him to bring his musicians to New York, where they recorded their acclaimed debut, One Nation Underground in 1967. Less than a year later, they released the equally strong follow-up, Balaklava. Classics of the genre, which certainly would have seen wider attention had ESP survived past 1968, these recordings are getting a well-deserved second chance, thanks to a thorough remastering, under the supervision of Tom Rapp.

Customer Reviews:

Cast Ye Not ........ .......2007-05-30

My Pearls Before Swine ESP-DISK arrived today. I hadn't heard them in roughly 40 years! I remember loving their music, lyrics, and Tom Rapp's voice. I highly recommend this 2 record compilation ("One Nation Underground" and "Balaklava") on one CD to anyone who was there in the 60s or who is curious about the music. I'm putting this one with my "Joy of Cooking", "13th Floor Elevators", "Grateful Dead", "Incredible String Band", and other CDs of genius groups from that time. Excuse me, I have to go now, I have some wonderful listening to do.

Ode to Joy.......2007-03-13

Tucked away in my record closet are vinyl copies of these two albums. They're so badly scratched from repeated playing that it's painful to listen to them now. But now I can listen to these wonderful songs in all their awesome glory. The pristine quality of this CD far exceeds what I heard on my old college stereo. Oh joy!

Thank you!.......2006-11-29

It's been almost 40 years since I first bought this album. The LP is long gone, along with Balaklava and The Use of Ashes. Thank you for making the first two available again, since I can't find them.
The songs are lovely and will carry you away, if you let them.
Be sure to de-code the chorus in Miss Morse. Yes, it does spell something.

A Mind Altering Experience.......2005-06-23

I had never heard Pearls Before Swine before this album, at all. I was able to get my hands on an advance copy and, after some dithering (after all, it's a band from the 60s I never heard of, how good could it be?), I finally put it into my player.

And rarely take it out.

This CD instantly became one of my precious favorites. Tom Rapp sings with a bit of a lisp which, at first, had me thinking something was messed up. Upon confirmation that this was how it's supposed to be, I gave it some more time and fell in love. This lisp of his adds a completely unique quality to his singing which you find in practically no one else in music. To me, it speaks of someone who is so into it, he doesn't care if people think it sounds odd, and that alone adds strength to the music.

His songs are at once silly ("(Oh Dear) Miss Morse"), fun ("Playmate"), sad and lonely ("There Was A Man"), insightful ("Guardian Angels") and more. The very final track, "Ring Thing", will make more than a few people chuckle once they understand what it is, especially considering a certain trilogy of blockbusters recently.

I have to say, as well, that the sound quality is simply mind boggling. It is totally clear, every tone comes out perfectly. There's no hiss or pop. I know I'm not an audio engineer, but I dare say this is a FLAWLESS album. A couple tracks have that typical static sound of rough LP recordings, but they're meant that way - the sound of an early 20th century recording, music and all. Considering the age of the originals, and the lack of work done on them over the past 35-plus years, Joe Phillips - re-release producer and re-mastering engineer - pulled a complete rabbit from his hat.

I, myself, am not a child of the 60s, having been born at the end of 1977, so a lot of music from the era has been lost to me. And hey, let's face it, if it's not still popular now, why care? This attitude is completely wrong for Pearls Before Swine. The loss of them over the past several decades is a tragedy.

My father, however, while not a hippy, did have PBS's second album, 'Balaklava', from 1968. One evening, I'm going on about PBS and he tells me it sounds familiar, so I play some tracks, and his eyes just light up. He starts telling me that he used to have it, and some of the stories he remembered from back then. About a week later, I was rifling through some old LPs that my folks had, from before they split, and sure enough, there's 'Balaklava' in its sleeve, a first pressing even, from 1968. In EXCELLENT condition, no less! Amazing!

So, when I saw when this album would be officially released, I got another copy and gave my dad the CD for Father's Day. He was so shocked and so happy, one of those rare times when a gift for someone really, really means something to them.

This album has come to mean so much for me. It's a view into the past, and it carries so much meaning and emotion, I just get taken back. When it's late at night, I get to feeling a little down and thinking about life, and listen to this, I long so badly for the years when these albums were originally out. This CD has the power to transport me to a generation I was never a part of, and never will be; to a time and a world I will never see.

"Did you find that the Universe/ Doesn't care at all? Did you find that if you don't care/ This whole wrong world will fall?" Yes, Tom; a whole lot of us have found that now, and only too late.

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African Pearls, Vol. 3: One Day on Radio Mali Various Artists Manufacturer: Syllart ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: African Pearls, Vol. 2: Cultural Revolution African Pearls, Vol. 1: Rumba on the River African Pearls, Vol. 4: The Teranga Spirit Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980 Golden Afrique, Vol. 3 ASIN: B000HBKZE8 Release Date: 2007-03-27

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African Pearls, Vol. 2: Cultural Revolution Various Artists Manufacturer: Syllart ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: African Pearls, Vol. 3: One Day on Radio Mali African Pearls, Vol. 1: Rumba on the River African Pearls, Vol. 4: The Teranga Spirit Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980 Golden Afrique, Vol. 3 ASIN: B000GNOLTM Release Date: 2007-03-27

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Lost Pearls Wishbone Ash Manufacturer: Eagle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Live on XM Satellite Radio Clan Destiny In the Palace of the King Snakes & Arrows Tracks 3 ASIN: B000OCZ9QE Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. Is Justice Done
2. Bells Chime
3. Hard on You
4. Out on a Limb
5. Where Have You Been
6. Halfway House [Martin Vocal]
7. Halfway House [Claire Vocal]
8. Football and Boxing
9. John Sherry Jam
10. Too Much Monkey Business [Live][Demo Version]
11. Night Hawker
12. Sheriff of Sherwood [Demo Version]

Jazz Music:

1. Plays Gershwin [Original recording remastered] [Import]
2. Plays Romantic Ballads
3. Plays Vangelis
4. Pledge to My People
5. Rambler
6. Ray's Blues
7. Round Midnight
8. Saint Louis Blues March
9. Sankomota
10. Secrets

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