The Sun Don't Lie

1. Panther

2. Steveland

3. Rampage

4. Sun Don't Lie

5. Scoop

6. Mr. Pastorius

7. Funny (All She Needs Is Love)

8. Moons

9. Teen Town

10. Juju

11. King Is Gone (For Miles)

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Tracks:

Panther
Steveland
Rampage
The Sun Don't Lie
Scoop
Mr. Pastorius
Funny (All She Needs Is Love)
Moons
Teen Town
Juju
The King Is Gone (for Miles)

Customer Reviews:

I'm not one known for JAZZ.......2006-12-27

I'll be the first to admit, I have some "off the wall taste" in music and other facets in life. I listen to all genre of music and say.... I like the best of all types of music (rock, pop, r&b, alternative, UK, rap, gansta rap, bluegrass, Indian and minimal country ----- absolute fav is U2). It drives my husband absolutely crazy how I can flip from one song to another. I was recommended to Marcus Miller by a guy at a CD store..... way back when CDs first started out. "Panther" is my absolute favorite of Marcus Miller. THIS CD is a "must have". I tell everyone this is my favorite MM CD (as I have gone off the deep end in search of the "high" I received upon my first purchase of MM). I have to say, I have purchased this disc on NUMEROUS occasions. Thank goodness for internet..... as I was told a long time ago, this was out of production..... First after listening so much, to make sure I had one at home AND in my car. And, I think I lost another one or someone grabbed it up (a thief with great taste). That makes three.... and I have bought for at least one friend..... this is some serious "driving" music. I also used it for the background music of a home video a while back. It is amazing how many other songs and artist have MM in their music. Once you hear it.... it's like.... OMG, that's MM!!!! I have played MM before for friends..... I must say, not everyone "gets" MM.... but they just don't know any better!!!! What a shame! This is definitely a MUST HAVE CD.... probably not my last purchase.... yes, of the SAME CD..... If I was on a desert island and could only have three CDs for the rest of my life.... this would be one of the choices I'd take. Yes, I can say that FO SURE! There's another one for MM..... "Burning down the house!" I'm listening to The Ozell Tapes: Official Bootleg [Live]. It's an OK CD... but get this one instead!!!!!!

Superb bass-driven album........2005-04-25

"The Sun Don't Lie" is one of those albums for me-- maybe I heard it at the right time in my life, maybe it really is that good, but even in the face of what many consider better records, this is my favorite of Marcus Miller's catalog-- certainly, his playing (as superb as it is) would be better on later albums, but I think this is some of his best work.

Marcus Miller is, of course, regarded as one of the great bassists, and with good reason, this album shows that nicely-- from breathtaking plucked runs (the intro to "Panther") to just stunning slap playing ("Rampage"), delicate fretless work ("Moons") and a great solo bass piece ("Mr. Pastorius", originally recorded with Miles Davis). But its the songwriting on this one that really shines, from the delicate "The Sun Don't Lie" to the great funky jazz-rock of "Funny (All She Needs is Love)", the hard swining "Rampage", and the totally brilliant "Panther"-- but what makes Marcus so great is that when his songs are bass driven, he somehow gets away without having a concrete bassline until another solo voice joins, when he steps back into a supportive role on the instrument. And with a generous supporting cast including guest performances by Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett, Wayne Shorter, and Vernon Reid, this album is nothing short of spectacular.

Certainly, if you're a Miles fan looking to explore Marcus' music, this is a great place to start, its how I did. This album is excellent.

Too smooth, but otherwise fantastic.......2003-04-19

Marcus Miller is a fantastic bassist, though "The Sun Don't Lie" doesn't seem to showcase them as well as "M2". The drum machine rhythm tracks make the album too smooth. On the positive side, the songs are good, the solos are excellent, and Miles Davis plays on a track with Living Colour. "Juju" is a brassy version of the Shorter classic, though Marcus smooths out the edges of the original. This is a very good modern jazz disc.

MR. MARCUS.......2002-12-18

...THIS IS MARCUS MILLER. I DARE SAY THAT THE BROTHER CAN DO NO WRONG - MUSICALLY! IF YOU LIKE MARCUS COP EVERY ONE OF HIS ALBUMS FOR MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT.

Thanks, Victor, for reminding me how good this CD is. . . ........2001-10-24

After hearing MM's duet with Victor Wooten on VW's new live CD (LIVE IN AMERICA), I was reminded just how much I love this CD. Even though it is "old" in term of years (released in 1993), I never get tired of these songs. This was one of the first "solo" bass CDs I ever bought, and I was incredibly impressed with Miller's skills, not only on the electric bass, but on the many other instruments he plays, his arranging, and his use of other talents around him. If you look at the liner notes, you don't find many names missing from his list of collaborators on this disc. Even using his kids on "Juju" doesn't come off as being corny or exploitive. "Panther," "Rampage" (with help from Miles Davis), "Mr. Pastorius," "Funny," & "The King Is Gone" stand out, but it's hard to pick just three or four--they are all great songs! This is a great car CD, cranked to make the tires shake as you're doing a cool 75 mph on the highway. . . .

I don't have some vast history of bass listening experience to compare him to, but Marcus Miller is as good as I've heard, and the only electic bass player who has come along since who is even close would be Victor Wooten (whose first solo CD is more of a solo and is about as good). Since this, MM has produced a couple of great discs: TALES & LIVE AND MORE, with his new CD, M2, getting rave reviews. I have ordered it and can't wait to hear it!

Tracks:

Margarets: To A Young Child
Margarets: Merry Margaret
Fort Juniper Songs: O World Of Toms
Fort Juniper Songs: The Pope
Fort Juniper Songs: Diver
Fort Juniper Songs: Gloria
Fort Juniper Songs: Blood Stains
Fort Juniper Songs: Light Casualties
Fort Juniper Songs: Waxwings
Aeon: Dolcissima mia vita
Aeon: Audi, pontus, audi, tellus
Aeon: L'ora di musica
Bermudas
Lady Kate: Eve, I Can't Lie To An Old Friend...
Roman Fever: It's Still The Most Beautiful View In The World...

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Slavyanka Has Done It Again!

Song of the Volga Boatmen

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Live Long
The Battle Of Borodino
Hey, Soldiers!
Meadowslands
Song Of The Volga Boatmen
Deep In The Forest
Evening Bells
Coachbells
Rise, Fair Sun
At My Father's Gate
O, My Freedom
Along The River
Twelve Bandits
Sacred Love
Soft Ukrainian Night
Lullaby
Thou Art A Vineyard
Kviria
Don't Lie Around, Djemo
Birch Switches
Come Savior, Today
Many Years

Customer Reviews:

Slavyanka Has Done It Again!.......2001-07-31

Slavyanka has always been one of my favorite groups ever since they came out with their first album of Russian religious music and I find this album to be one of their finest. It feature folksongs that are both familiar and unfamiliar and some pieces that non-Russians will recognize. Try it out and hear for yourself!

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