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Average customer rating: Robert Lamm: Creativity not recaptured I like it! One of Lamm's best! If you're reading this...buy it! It's Not Chicago Good, But Easily Lamm's Best As A Soloist

Subtlety & Passion Robert Lamm Manufacturer: Blue Infinity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In My Head Chicago XXX Life Is Good in My Neighborhood Peter Cetera Live in Salt Lake City: The Essential Collection ASIN: B0000DJZ9B Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. I Could Tell You Secrets
2. Somewhere Girl
3. The Mystery Of Moonlight
4. Gimme Gimme
5. Another Sunday
6. For You, Kate
7. It's Always Something
8. Intensity
9. You're My Sunshine Everyday
10. You Never Know The Story
11. It's A Groove, This Life

Customer Reviews:

Robert Lamm: Creativity not recaptured.......2006-08-27

Robert Lamm's earlier creativity is not recaptured on this album. The album does showcase a small bit of Robert's talent as a solo pianist, but the instrumental solos are too short to make the album exciting for fans of Robert's earlier work. The album is all the more disappointing in view of Robert's multifaceted talents as a songwriter, jazz improv pianist, and horns arranger.

The first song on this album sets the tone. The brief instrumental intro is dazzling, but Robert's vocals are weak. The lyrics are banal, all the more so since its instrumental intro was vibrant.

It's the same with every song except one: the brief instrumental solos are compelling, but the lyrics are banal and Robert's voice does not resonate energetically with the songs. The one consistently great song on the album is "Gimme, Gimme." It features Lamm's songwriting, instrumental, and vocal talents at their best.

Other than "Gimme, Gimme" and a couple of instrumental bridges SUBTLETY AND PASSION was banal and unoriginal. Perhaps Robert will be able to build upon its few strong points and produce a more consistently creative and high-energy solo album next time around.

I like it! .......2006-08-10

As a (CTA - VII) Chicago fan (especially Lamm's songs), I wanted to see what the guys were up to these days. I saw how highly everyone previously rated this CD, so thought I'd give it a try, even though I wasn't too crazy about what I heard in the sampling. Well, UPS just left my doorstep a bit ago and I am so happy with what I am hearing, I thought I'd log in and let everyone know that the reviews are spot on - this is a great album! The music has a hip yet age appropriate sound and clearly exhibits Lamm's evolved and continual talent.

One of Lamm's best!.......2006-03-25

My favorite Lamm solo record. While Chicago sat around and released greatest hits garbage for over a decade, Robert was busy releasing several solo albums, all good in different ways, but this was one of the best. Your my Sunshine sounds like it was intended for a future Chicago release...sounds like signiture Chicago. I really like the mix of jazzy sounds and some songs that are a little more rock, but not too heavy.

If you're reading this...buy it!.......2006-01-05

If you're reading this review, you're probably a Chicago fan. Apparently, Chicago will be releasing it's first disc of original material since 1991 on 2/28/06. It's been a long, long wait. Robert Lamm, keyboardist and 1 of the 3 main vocalists for the rock band, Chicago, has released several studio albums in that time. Most of them, in my opinion, aren't very good. Sometimes Robert's lyrics get too Hallmarky. His voice isn't the best in the band's history---it's smooth and enjoyable, but he's not a born singer in the way that Bill Champlain and Peter Cetera are. His CDs also don't usually "rock," really...or do anything too much that's impressive from simply a musician's standpoint. Before now, his only really good solo album was Skinny Boy, released around the time of Chicago 7. (Totally cool album...pick it up!) Well, Subtlety and Passion breaks Robert's string of mediocre-to-bad albums. First of all, it's exciting for Chicago fans because almost every member of present-day Chicago plays on several of the tracks. (Those that compare the sound to Chicago 10 are pretty accurate, except that the production is updated, etc.). Almost every track has a signature Chicago brass part. Second, Robert incorporated a guitar solo by Terry Kath, Chicago's long-dead wonderful guitar player. He rescued the recording from the cutting room floor and pasted it into a very good track. Third, aside from sounding like Chicago in many ways, these songs have just what the title states...subtlety and passion. By subtlety, I mean that while Robert's lyrics are still a touch Hallmarky, the music has interesting changes and dazzling displays of musical ability. The bass parts are far better than those on any Chicago album since the 1970s (Peter Cetera was an incredibly underrated bass player--listen to Chicago 5!!). The playing is great, well-planned, and well-executed. The CD has this cool kind of chrome and martini bar kind of feel that's out of step with Chicago, but totally in step with Robert's chilled out persona. If you like the cover art, you'll like the album.

It's Not Chicago Good, But Easily Lamm's Best As A Soloist.......2005-12-20

A few months ago I purchased the Chicago guitar fake book, featuring the guitar melodies of well over 100 Chicago songs. Time after time I found my favorite songs were written by Robert Lamm. So, in theory, I should enjoy Robert Lamm's solo work, right? Well--not exactly. Robert Lamm's other solo albums do not sound like Chicago, and I never got into them. However, "Subtelty & Passion" does sound like Chicago. Take "Another Sunday," which seems like a follow-up (intentional or not) to "Saturday In The Park." My favorite song on the album, "For You, Kate" resembles the soft rock of Chicago's late 70s albums.

Not all songs on the album hark back thirty years--but for the fan of Chicago's albums between 1973 and 1978, Lamm's S&P will not disappoint. Although Lamm and I share similar political beliefs, I am perfectly OK that S&P lacks the songs of "Harry Truman" or "Policeman." S&P's focus is truly subtelty and passion. And, while most of the tracks are not going to be classics, the album's still a very good listen.

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Dusk 2 Dawn Ultrablue Manufacturer: Khaeon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ultrablue Shine Soul Express X Metropolis ASIN: B00008L3PP Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Dusk 2 Dawn
2. Diamond Eyes
3. Tynia
4. Love's in Need of Love Today
5. That Was Then
6. Brasilia
7. Blind
8. Faithful
9. Night Groove
10. Oasis

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Nu Jazz Cool: Blue Beats and Chilled Jazz Grooves Various Artists Manufacturer: Ocho ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: C'est Nu: Jazz ASIN: B00008Z1US Release Date: 2003-04-17

Tracks:

1. Samba de Ben - Bebel Gilberto
2. Child - Alex Gopher
3. Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) - Gotan Project
4. Barrio Alto - Thievery Corporation
5. She's So - Ropp
6. Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
7. I Am the Black Gold of the Sun - Jocelyn Brown, Nuyorican Soul
8. Easy to Remember - St. Germain,
9. No Problem - United Future Organization
10. Teardrop Butterfly - Praful
11. Waltz for Koop - Koop
12. Felicidade - Suba
13. Queixume - Joyce HozTom Hoz,
14. Mr. P.C. - Snowboy & the Latin Section,

Tracks:

1. Riders on the Storm (Pink Solidism) - Yonderboi
2. Ponteio - Da Lata
3. Feeling Good [Epic Mix Edit] - Huff & Herb
4. Indigo Blues - Llorca
5. Garden of Earthly Delights - D*Note,
6. Lady Day & John Coltrane - Gil Scott-Heron
7. Friendly Pressure - Jhelisa
8. Outro Lado - Zuco 103
9. Jackal - Dana Bryant, Ronny Jordan
10. Seis Por Ocho - Nuspirit Helsinki
11. Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) - Rashaan, Us3
12. Hoy Tenemos [Boys from Brasil Mix] - Sidestepper
13. Creator Has a Master Plan - Brooklyn Funk Essentials
14. Metti Una Sera a Cera - Balan
15. Nuits - Nightmares on Wax

Album Details

This Release Offers a Fresh Take on the Globally Successful 'lounge' Genre that Has Continued to Be So in Demand and this Double CD Package Combines the Biggest Names with a Selection of Contemporary Classics to Cover the Best Grooves Across the 'nu Jazz' Spectrum. From Contemporary Global Vibes and Brazilian Flavours to Electronic Soul Stylings These Beats Are Sophisticated Enough to Grace the Sound Systems of the Most Stylish City Bars but Accessible Enough for Anyone who is Looking for a Taste of Modern Cool Living!

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Panamerican Grooves Various Artists Manufacturer: Cool D:Vision 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 | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bandoneon: Electrotango ASIN: B000BM3ZPE Release Date: 2006-01-23

Tracks:

1. Mood Is Modal Plus - Les Hommes
2. Tomara - Paula Morelenbaum
3. Soul Salsa Soul - St. Germain
4. Ai Mi Morena [Original Session Jam] - Mo' Horizons
5. Rio de Janeiro - Toco
6. Give the "Nova" Dance a New Chance - Donati
7. Eastern Soul - Nutropic
8. Each and Everyone - Everything But the Girl
9. Alegre 2003 - Trio
10. Electrolatino [Main Mix] - SeCoconut
11. Baby Chickens - Frank Hernandez
12. Certain Shades of Limelight - Swing Out Sister
13. Passa - Sabrina Malheiros
14. Lazy Lover - Brazilian Girls
15. Pam Am 009 - Saint Privat
16. Hot Sand - Arkestra One

Album Details

A General View on Contemporary Latin, Brazilectro, Nu-bossa and Jazzy-soul with Eclectic Nu-lounge Atmospheres Mixed with the Right Touch of Groove. The Subtitle "Cosmopolitan Electro-beats Beyond Continental Borders" Well Expresses the Spirit of this Collection Without Limits of Taste and Borders. Let Yourself Plunge Into the Heaving Notes of Donati, Swing Out Sister, Arkestra One, E.b.t.g., Into the Seducing Voices of Sabrina Malheiros and Paula Morelenbaum, and Into the Irresistible Rhythms of Mo'horizons, St. Germain, Frank Hernandez and Senor Coconut's Jam Sessions. Among the Highlights Are Les Hommes, S-tone, Brazilian Girls, Nu-tropic, Truby Trio and Sain Privat.

Average customer rating: Chillout Room: Cool Grooves Slown down and chill on this THE PRICE IS RIGHT!!! Exellent

Chillout Room: Cool Grooves Various Artists Manufacturer: St. Clair Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Electronica | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Electronica | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Later Chillounge Ultimate Lounge Rendezvous Lounge, Vol. 2 compiled by DJ Mark Gorbulew Fjord Fusioneer ASIN: B00005YP0E Release Date: 2002-01-01

Tracks:

1. So Damn Beautiful [Chris Coco Mix] - Poloroid
2. October Weep
3. Around the World
4. Sunset - Section 315
5. Follow Me
6. Get Up
7. On the 6th Day...Let It Be So
8. Smokers Anthem
9. River Runs Deep
10. Lullabye
11. Vision Blinding Eye
12. Thinkin' About the Way [Noisy Crayons Late Nite Mix] - Shawn Christopher

Customer Reviews:

Chillout Room: Cool Grooves.......2005-07-04

Although there are other various artists chillout CD's available at an unusually expensive price tag, for mellow background music this CD is not bad for the price.

Slown down and chill on this.......2004-04-29

I have purchased many CDs from Amazon and this one ranks very high in my collection. Its diverse but flows very well. I dont think the last song is fitting, but with the 11 other songs ahead of it, no complaints. Highly recommended if you are looking for downtempo or chillout type music. And given the price, you can't go wrong.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT!!!.......2003-05-09

This was a very impressive CD for what I paid for it (under ten bucks). "The Chillout Room" is full of rare gems and musical unknowns. Songs 1,4,5,10 and 11 are my personal favorites and will definitely get you going! The rest of the songs on this CD aren't bad either--very moody, dreamy, dark and uplifting. If you're just out browsing the local music store like I often do (probably more than I should) and are just wanting to buy a CD, this is the one to get, pending it's availablity, of course.

Exellent.......2002-07-12

Leave it to St. Clair Entertainment Group to bring very cool music that you can't find ANYWHERE to you on a decently priced CD. I wish i could just search for St. Clair Entertainment Group compilations... (hint hint amazon.com nudge nudge)

this particular compilation is sort of trip-hoppy drum 'n bassish stuff.

this album reminds me of the fight club soundtrack... but with lyrics and more abstract sounds.

Highlights on this cd (in my humble opinion)

Track 2: Noisy Crayons - October Weep
Track 7: One Mind's Eye - On The 6th Day... Let It Be So
Trakc 9: Lemonade Speedster - River Runs Deep

Average customer rating: Lost treasures 1980s Sophisticated R&B dance jams at their best!

Smooth Grooves: After Hours Cool Down Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Smooth Grooves: After Hours Smooth Grooves: Cruisin Classics Smooth Grooves: Ladies Men Smooth Grooves: Jazzy Soul, Vol. 2 Smooth Grooves: At the Club ASIN: B000063NDL Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

1. You're Not My Kind Of Girl (Extended Version) - New Edition
2. (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me (Extended Club Mix) - Stephanie Mills
3. Keep On Movin' (Teddy Riley's Rubba Dub) - Soul II Soul
4. I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (12in Version) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
5. Let Me Be The One (Philadelphia Remix) - Five Star
6. Human (Extended Version) - Human League
7. Georgy Porgy (Remixed Version) - Charme
8. Make It Last Forever (Extended Version) - Keith Sweat
9. Heaven In Your Arms (Extended Version) - R.J.'s Latest Arrival
10. Change Of Heart - Change
11. Love Zone - Billy Ocean
12. On The Beat - The B.B. & Q Band

Customer Reviews:

Lost treasures.......2004-02-20

This Smooth Grooves compilation is great for 2 reasons: 1. It's a great mix of 80's R&B, and 2. it includes lost gems you can't find elsewhere.

I bought this CD as it was the ONLY place I could find "Heaven In Your Arms" by RJ's Latest Arrival, an uptempo ballad from an obscure R&B group from the 80's that didn't get very good promotion.

A pleasant surprise was the 12-inch mix of "I Can't Go For That" by Hall & Oates. Not the version that you hear on pop stations or the regular CDs, but the funky club version that 'those in the know' were listening to back in the early 80's.

1980s Sophisticated R&B dance jams at their best!.......2003-06-11

After the rise and fall of the disco era,urban club music took on a new level of sophistication as evidenced by the 12 tracks included here. Although "Human", "I Can't Go For That" and "Keep On Moving" were the only major crossover hits, you should not overlook such rare and underappreciated gems like"Heaven In Your Arms","Change Of Heart" and "On The Beat". 12 great mid-tempo dance hits and very informative liner notes make this one a worthwhile addition to your collection.

Average customer rating: truely smooth

Red Night: Cool Grooves Styles Blue Knights Manufacturer: Innovative Commun. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance Similar Items: Night Talk Tropical Night Soundscapes Presence Hidden Agenda ASIN: B000006JY0 Release Date: 1994-03-22

Tracks:

1. Red Night
2. Newsflash
3. Night And Day
4. Kitty Kat
5. Soft Silk
6. Nightflight
7. Yellow Bird
8. Downtown
9. Friends For Life
10. Soft Farewell
11. Good Times
12. Life In St. Petersburg

Customer Reviews:

truely smooth.......2002-02-13

The cool song "Red Night "first got my attention on this CD. It just has that haunting melody that I look for in the "space jazz" or acid jazz realm. Some songs are immediately catchy, and others may take a few times to catch on. But they are all just kind of fun, catchy tunes that have a bit of a dance beat to them. Some may say that it borders on hip hop pop. Still it's a fresh, clean sound that these two guys keep coming up with. I understand that this is very popular music on the fashion world runways and that this might scare true fusion jazz folks, but give it a listen, and I think it will fill a jazz void some where in your collection. I heard that the two guys who write for this group also write for Dancing Fantasy,who is also a great space jazz group.

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Inflight Instrumentals Presto Manufacturer: Concrete Grooves ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Magic LP ASIN: B0002A708I Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Presto Jazz
2. Flyin High
3. Space Walk
4. Avenues
5. Trip to Brazil
6. Fade to Black
7. The Chase
8. No Way Back
9. Bring It Live
10. Dazed
11. Reminisce
12. Lost in Rhodes
13. As Time Pushes On
14. Pianoscape
15. Relax Your Mind
16. To the Music

Album Description

You can hear his track "Relax Your Mind" on DJ Mark Farina's "Mushroom Jazz 3" compilation on OM Records. He also has a track featuring MC Lowd and DJ Haul called "Breath Control", which is on the compilation "Deep Concentration 4" on OM Records. The jazz influenced sound Presto is known for is summed up on his latest CD release "Inflight Instrumentals". This is a 16 song discography of all of his previous vinyl-only releases and unreleased tracks all on one CD with 2 hidden bonus tracks. If you're a fan of acid jazz or hip-hop you should definitely check this CD out!

Average customer rating: if you can only take 1 cd to baja, ca from atl, this is it This CD is a Must Have!

You Got To Bring Some To Get Some The Breeze Kings Manufacturer: Veritone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tying One On ... For The People ASIN: B0000A03IL Release Date: 2003-06-01

Tracks:

1. Hey Bartender
2. Dont Put No Headstone On My Grave
3. Up The Country
4. Hidden Charms
5. I Love The Life I Live
6. Tell Me Again Baby
7. Sorry That You Put Me Down
8. Casanova Man
9. Hello Little Bird
10. Going To Decatur
11. Mother In Law Blues
12. Hows It Feel To Be Rich
13. Cut You Down
14. Pink Panther

Album Description

Following the success of their 1999 CD "Tying One On For The People", the Breeze Kings have, at long last, given us another taste - "You Got To Bring Some To Get Some" Where the first CD showed us where the band was coming from, this new release shows us where the Breeze Kings are going. 9 original tunes highlight the CD and showcase the band's songwriting skills as well as their stellar musicianship. These guys write as good as they play. But the best thing about the Breeze Kings is the sound. Each track reveals another layer of the band's talent, taste, and teamwork. The focus is on the song, the lyric, and the groove and not any individual instrument. The result is a CD that you can listen to over and over again.

Customer Reviews:

if you can only take 1 cd to baja, ca from atl, this is it.......2003-08-09

This CD experience is like interstellar space travel with the orgasmo twins - it's like touching someone inappropriately in church. Do something for yourself today that will make a difference tomorrow...and next week, etc, etc.- buy the CD. And try to see these guys live.

This CD is a Must Have!.......2003-07-31

This CD is a must have for your blues collection. It has 5 covers and 9 great original tunes, which demonstrate the talent and diverse style and personality of each musician. They spice it up with some interesting guest performances as well as a surprise twist at the end. You will not get bored listening to this CD over and over. It is also a good way to impress your friends when they ask "who is this and where do I get my copy?" Also - don't ever miss a chance to see these guys live - they are soul, groove and blues rolled into one!

Average customer rating: Power Pop at It's Best!!

Scot Sax Scot Sax Manufacturer: Not Lame Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007GZMD Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. I Am The Summertime
2. 100 Girls
3. Thinking 'Bout You
4. I Keep Running
5. Please Disregard
6. Tomorrow Hurry Up
7. Weird Life
8. 3rd Degree Blues
9. Lifetime
10. Half As Much
11. Better You Than Someone Else
12. Feng Shui
13. Traveling Inside

Customer Reviews:

Power Pop at It's Best!!.......2004-05-13

Wow!! This is a great record! Scot Sax was formerly of Wanderlust (also recommneded!) and his solo effort is pure power pop heaven! It hasn't left my CD player since I got it and I marvel everytime I play it! If you want music that just makes you feel really good, buy this record!

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1. Danza Mora
2. Dave Brubeck Octet
3. Dave Brubeck Octet
4. Dizzy Atmosphere
5. Dragon Fly
6. Duke Ellington
7. Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music
8. El Conguero
9. El Hombre
10. Elegant Mister Ellington [Live]

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