10th Anniversary

1. Nunca Más Podre Olvidarte

2. Mi Negra Suerte

3. Trenzuda

4. Atrapado

5. Nido Caído

6. Asi Soy Yo

7. Primavera

8. Amáncio Garza

9. Palabritas

10. Yo Te Dije

11. Por un Amor

12. Corrido de Vidal

13. Palomas Que Andan Volando [Con Banda]

14. Al Ver Que Te Vas [Con Banda]

15. Adulaciones [Con Banda]

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Average customer rating: The best one I've heard Great musical! Best singers! if you like les miz you can't go wrong My 1st "Les Mis" Best Les Miz Recording Out There

Les Miserables - The Musical That Swept the World (10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall) Alan Armstrong , Michael Ball , Ruthie Henshall , Michael Maguire , Anthony Crivello , Jenny Galloway , Claude-Michel Schonberg , Colm Wilkinson , and Judy Kuhn Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Les Miserables - The Dream Cast in Concert Les Miserables Original London Cast Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast) The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast) Les Miserables (1987 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0000020C4 Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Prologue
2. On Parole/The Bishop
3. Valjean's Soliloquy
4. At The End Of The Day
5. I Dreamed A Dream
6. Lovely Ladies
7. Fantine's Arrest
8. The Runaway Cart
9. Who Am I?-The Trial
10. Fantine's Death
11. The Confrontation
12. Castle On A Cloud
13. Master Of The House
14. The Bargain-Waltz Of Treachery
15. Look Down
16. Stars
17. ABC Cafe/Red And Black
18. Do You Hear The People Sing?
19. Rue Plummet-In My Life
20. A Heart Full Of Love

Tracks:

1. The Attack On Rue Plummet
2. One Day More!
3. Building The Barricade/On My Own
4. Back At The Baricade
5. Javert's Arrival/Little People
6. A Little Fall Of Rain
7. Night Of Anguish
8. First Attack
9. Drink With Me
10. Bring Him Home
11. Second Attack/The Final Battle
12. The Sewers
13. Dog Eats Dog
14. Javert's Suicide
15. Turning
16. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
17. Every Day/A Heart Full Of Love (Reprise)
18. The Wedding Chorale/Beggars At The Feast
19. Epilogue (Finale)
20. Encore 1-Speeches/Do You Hear The People Sing?
21. Encore 2-One Day More

Amazon.com

To celebrate 10 years as the world's most popular musical, the cast of Les Misérables threw a phenomenal birthday party at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1995. A decade after Trevor Nunn directed its premiere at the Barbican Centre, and the subsequent move into what became a permanent home at the West End Palace Theatre, producer Cameron Macintosh felt the time had come for a little outing for "the miserables." Conductor David Charles Abell, having climbed out of the cluttered Palace pit, for one glorious night has the entire Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at his disposal and there are appearances from over 150 singers--birthday celebs from Les Mis stagings worldwide--who flocked to the grandiose venue. Hosts for the night are the 1995 London cast: Colm Wilkinson's Valjean has power and beauty in "Who Am I?" and "Bring Him Home," and Michael Ball is a charming Marius. Miss Saigon herself, Lea Salonga, gets the crowd-pleasing favorite "On My Own." The Albert Hall sounds filled to the brim with an appreciative audience that contributes to the festive atmosphere. The result is a real treat for fans and lovers of Boubil and Schönberg's greatest musical--this double CD is an obligatory item in every collection of Les Mis memorabilia. --Yngvil V.G.

Customer Reviews:

The best one I've heard.......2007-04-10

The first time I ever heard Les Miserables, it was on the Original Broadway cast CD. That CD had great vocals, but I didn't realize how much I was missing until I saw the show in NYC. What sets this recording apart from many others, including the OBC version, is the fact that, like the musical, it is through-sung. The complete symphonic recording is also this way, and has all of the music. Although this CD is lacking a few parts, most noticibly a shortend Lovely Ladies, missing a section with Javert, and Gavroche's death, when looked at in terms of the completeness and vocal abilities, this is the best.

Regarding the cast, Colm Wilkinson is THE Valjean. I love his vocals and the expression he puts into the character. Armstrong, as Therniere, is great, as is Jenny Galloway (Mme Therniere). They are both great actors and convey the comedic nature of the parts well. Hannah Chick, as young Cosette is splendid, especially in the fact that she sings right through the accidental gun shot noise in the middle of her song. Gavroche is priceless. The best I've ever heard. Ruthie Henshall does an absolutely brilliant Fantine, incredibly moving. Michael Ball (Marius) also has the supberb vocal ability and expression so prevolent in this cast.

Now, my two favorite characters, Javert and Eponine...Phillip Quast (Javert) is practically flawless. I personally don't like his interpretation of the prologue, but that's just me. Other than that, perfect. He more than makes up for that with his rendition of Stars, and his soliliquy in which he dies. You can visualize him going mad and jumping from the bridge just from his voice...amazing. Lea Salonga's vocal ability is unmatched. Her rendition of A Little Fall of Rain is tearjerking, and you can fell Eponine's pain and anguish throughout the entire CD. Anything with her in it is worth buying.

Finally, this CD has a recording of One Day More sung by the Valjeans from all over the world...amazing to hear.

To conclude, this is the best recording of Les Miserables you can buy.

Great musical! Best singers!.......2007-03-13

This is my favorite collection because the performers are amazing. I don't like the exploding balloon during little Cosette's song, but the lead singers in this CD couldn't be any better.

if you like les miz you can't go wrong.......2007-03-09

personally I am a sucker for a good musical...and music in general...This however is exceptional. I love it, it is one of my favorite versions of the musical, and I have been eyeing this cd for sometime now, i am so happy to finally have it in my collection. the quality is good, the music great, and the voices are fantastic!

My 1st "Les Mis".......2006-10-27

It took some time for this musical to sink in for me but when I sat down to watch this broadcast the characters, plot, motivation(s) and all the nuances of minor characters fell into place -- it was exquisite. Granted some of the voices might not be up to par for more experienced ears and there are technical glitches here and there but this is my favorite. I still admire Hannah Chick for continuing with Castle on a Cloud in spite of the distraction -- that's an actor. I also find the extended applause at the end of some songs annoying but that doesn't negate the 99.99% pure magic previous.

My main beef is that discography is NOT IN ORDER on the second disc, and that works my nerves. I hate having to go in and edit the list.

What worries me NOW is that when it comes to the time to making a film of the musical it might suffer the same fate that Sweeny Todd seems to have looming in the wings. The Broadway musical (ST) was cast with actors, some happened to be stars. I hate it when something as fine as Sweeny Todd, or Les Miserables, would be filmed with stars (OK, JD is both but the director and leading lady have to go) and not actors.

Filming of Les Miserables -- in my life time please. Would it be asking to much to have someone do a remake of 'The Wiz' with spending a zillion dollars on junk? Ok, ok, ok, I'm going to go listen to Philip Quast who is simply amazing and blows my socks off.

Best Les Miz Recording Out There.......2006-09-23

Now don't you disregard this because it says I'm a kid. I am very experienced in theatre and know exactly what I am talking about.
Colm Wilkinson(Jean Valjean): His enunciation is annoying and he tends to rasp and whispers. Great false but not my favorite Valjean.
Phillip Quast(Javert): Brilliant performance. This Aussie is the perfect Javert, his voice is clear and strong, wrapped in emotion.
Ruthie Henshall(Fantine): In my opinion, the best in the entire cast. Her throaty, crystal voice is absolutely exquisite. My favorite singer. That reviewer who said she has an awful voice seriously needs help! She is breathtaking!
Michael Ball(Marius): What can I say? Wonderful as always. Fantastic actor and very powerful singer. I get chills hearing "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables".
Judy Kuhn(Cosette): Nice voice, I do like her better as Pocahontas or Florence (Chess) though. Her accent is extremely blatant. All in all, Rebecca Caine should have been cast but Judy Kuhn is still very good.
Lea Salonga(Eponine): Wow. That's all I can say. She took my breath away as Kim in Miss Saigon and now in Les Miz, she impresses me once again. A magical rendition of "On My Own" and moves me to tears everytime I listen to her death scene with Michael Ball, "A Little Fall of Rain".
Alun Armstrong and Jenny Galloway(M. and Mme. Thenardier): Hysterical performances by both! Such talents! Jenny Galloway is returning for the Broadway revival in November, too.
Michael Maguire(Enjolras): Annoying accent again. Can't they all just sound English? Still, wonderful voice and great delivery. Very satisfying.
Over all, I highly recommend this recording. It is the best I have heard so far. The Original Broadway one was horrid and the London was okay. But this one is thrilling and moving. Les Miz at its best.

Average customer rating: The best one I've heard Great musical! Best singers! if you like les miz you can't go wrong My 1st "Les Mis" Best Les Miz Recording Out There

Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert Various Artists Manufacturer: Red Ink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Les Miserables - The Dream Cast in Concert Les Miserables Original London Cast Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast) The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast) Les Miserables (1987 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0002E5O9G Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Miserables
2. Miserables
3. Miserables
4. Miserables
5. Miserables
6. Miserables
7. Miserables
8. Miserables
9. Miserables
10. Miserables
11. Miserables
12. Miserables
13. Miserables
14. Miserables
15. Miserables
16. Miserables
17. Miserables
18. Miserables
19. Miserables

Amazon.com

To celebrate 10 years as the world's most popular musical, the cast of Les Misérables threw a phenomenal birthday party at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1995. A decade after Trevor Nunn directed its premiere at the Barbican Centre, and the subsequent move into what became a permanent home at the West End Palace Theatre, producer Cameron Macintosh felt the time had come for a little outing for "the miserables." Conductor David Charles Abell, having climbed out of the cluttered Palace pit, for one glorious night has the entire Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at his disposal and there are appearances from over 150 singers--birthday celebs from Les Mis stagings worldwide--who flocked to the grandiose venue. Hosts for the night are the 1995 London cast: Colm Wilkinson's Valjean has power and beauty in "Who Am I?" and "Bring Him Home," and Michael Ball is a charming Marius. Miss Saigon herself, Lea Salonga, gets the crowd-pleasing favorite "On My Own." The Albert Hall sounds filled to the brim with an appreciative audience that contributes to the festive atmosphere. The result is a real treat for fans and lovers of Boubil and Schönberg's greatest musical--this double CD is an obligatory item in every collection of Les Mis memorabilia. --Yngvil V.G.

Customer Reviews:

The best one I've heard.......2007-04-10

The first time I ever heard Les Miserables, it was on the Original Broadway cast CD. That CD had great vocals, but I didn't realize how much I was missing until I saw the show in NYC. What sets this recording apart from many others, including the OBC version, is the fact that, like the musical, it is through-sung. The complete symphonic recording is also this way, and has all of the music. Although this CD is lacking a few parts, most noticibly a shortend Lovely Ladies, missing a section with Javert, and Gavroche's death, when looked at in terms of the completeness and vocal abilities, this is the best.

Regarding the cast, Colm Wilkinson is THE Valjean. I love his vocals and the expression he puts into the character. Armstrong, as Therniere, is great, as is Jenny Galloway (Mme Therniere). They are both great actors and convey the comedic nature of the parts well. Hannah Chick, as young Cosette is splendid, especially in the fact that she sings right through the accidental gun shot noise in the middle of her song. Gavroche is priceless. The best I've ever heard. Ruthie Henshall does an absolutely brilliant Fantine, incredibly moving. Michael Ball (Marius) also has the supberb vocal ability and expression so prevolent in this cast.

Now, my two favorite characters, Javert and Eponine...Phillip Quast (Javert) is practically flawless. I personally don't like his interpretation of the prologue, but that's just me. Other than that, perfect. He more than makes up for that with his rendition of Stars, and his soliliquy in which he dies. You can visualize him going mad and jumping from the bridge just from his voice...amazing. Lea Salonga's vocal ability is unmatched. Her rendition of A Little Fall of Rain is tearjerking, and you can fell Eponine's pain and anguish throughout the entire CD. Anything with her in it is worth buying.

Finally, this CD has a recording of One Day More sung by the Valjeans from all over the world...amazing to hear.

To conclude, this is the best recording of Les Miserables you can buy.

Great musical! Best singers!.......2007-03-13

This is my favorite collection because the performers are amazing. I don't like the exploding balloon during little Cosette's song, but the lead singers in this CD couldn't be any better.

if you like les miz you can't go wrong.......2007-03-09

personally I am a sucker for a good musical...and music in general...This however is exceptional. I love it, it is one of my favorite versions of the musical, and I have been eyeing this cd for sometime now, i am so happy to finally have it in my collection. the quality is good, the music great, and the voices are fantastic!

My 1st "Les Mis".......2006-10-27

It took some time for this musical to sink in for me but when I sat down to watch this broadcast the characters, plot, motivation(s) and all the nuances of minor characters fell into place -- it was exquisite. Granted some of the voices might not be up to par for more experienced ears and there are technical glitches here and there but this is my favorite. I still admire Hannah Chick for continuing with Castle on a Cloud in spite of the distraction -- that's an actor. I also find the extended applause at the end of some songs annoying but that doesn't negate the 99.99% pure magic previous.

My main beef is that discography is NOT IN ORDER on the second disc, and that works my nerves. I hate having to go in and edit the list.

What worries me NOW is that when it comes to the time to making a film of the musical it might suffer the same fate that Sweeny Todd seems to have looming in the wings. The Broadway musical (ST) was cast with actors, some happened to be stars. I hate it when something as fine as Sweeny Todd, or Les Miserables, would be filmed with stars (OK, JD is both but the director and leading lady have to go) and not actors.

Filming of Les Miserables -- in my life time please. Would it be asking to much to have someone do a remake of 'The Wiz' with spending a zillion dollars on junk? Ok, ok, ok, I'm going to go listen to Philip Quast who is simply amazing and blows my socks off.

Best Les Miz Recording Out There.......2006-09-23

Now don't you disregard this because it says I'm a kid. I am very experienced in theatre and know exactly what I am talking about.
Colm Wilkinson(Jean Valjean): His enunciation is annoying and he tends to rasp and whispers. Great false but not my favorite Valjean.
Phillip Quast(Javert): Brilliant performance. This Aussie is the perfect Javert, his voice is clear and strong, wrapped in emotion.
Ruthie Henshall(Fantine): In my opinion, the best in the entire cast. Her throaty, crystal voice is absolutely exquisite. My favorite singer. That reviewer who said she has an awful voice seriously needs help! She is breathtaking!
Michael Ball(Marius): What can I say? Wonderful as always. Fantastic actor and very powerful singer. I get chills hearing "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables".
Judy Kuhn(Cosette): Nice voice, I do like her better as Pocahontas or Florence (Chess) though. Her accent is extremely blatant. All in all, Rebecca Caine should have been cast but Judy Kuhn is still very good.
Lea Salonga(Eponine): Wow. That's all I can say. She took my breath away as Kim in Miss Saigon and now in Les Miz, she impresses me once again. A magical rendition of "On My Own" and moves me to tears everytime I listen to her death scene with Michael Ball, "A Little Fall of Rain".
Alun Armstrong and Jenny Galloway(M. and Mme. Thenardier): Hysterical performances by both! Such talents! Jenny Galloway is returning for the Broadway revival in November, too.
Michael Maguire(Enjolras): Annoying accent again. Can't they all just sound English? Still, wonderful voice and great delivery. Very satisfying.
Over all, I highly recommend this recording. It is the best I have heard so far. The Original Broadway one was horrid and the London was okay. But this one is thrilling and moving. Les Miz at its best.

Average customer rating:

Romeo + Juliet (10th Anniversary Edition) Soundtrack Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet: Music From The Motion Picture, Volume 2 (1996 Version) Romeo & Juliet - The Music Edition William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet: Music From The Motion Picture (1996 Version) [Enhanced CD] Hot Fuzz Romeo & Juliet ASIN: B000LXGXSY Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

1. Garbage: #1 Crush
2. Everclear: Local God
3. Gavin Friday: Angel
4. One Inch Punch: Pretty Piece Of Flesh
5. Des'ree: Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet)
6. Butthole Surfers: Whatever (I Had A Dream)
7. The Cardigans: Lovefool
8. Kym Mazelle: Young Hearts Run Free
9. Quindon Tarver: Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
10. Mundy: To You I Bestow
11. Radiohead: Talk Show Host
12. Stina Nordenstam: Little Star
13. The Wannadies: You And Me Sing
14. Conducted by Craig Armstrong: Introduction To Romeo (featuring music by Radiohead)
15. Conducted by Craig Armstrong: Kissing You (Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet) (Instrumental)
16. Kym Mazelle, Harold Perrineau & Paul Sorvino: Young Hearts Run Free (Ballroom Version)
17. Baz Luhrmann feat. Quindon Tarver: Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) '07 Mix

Average customer rating: The Soundtrack to my Generation Not owning this "Bites". This is so awesome!!! This soundtrack is HOT worth the money!

Reality Bites: 10th Anniversary Edition Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Reality Bites (10th Anniversary Edition) Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Empire Records: The Soundtrack Grosse Pointe Blank: Music From The Film Reality Bites: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B00025D9X8 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. My Sharona - The Knack
2. Spin The Bottle - The Juliana Hatfield 3
3. Bed Of Roses - The Indians
4. When You Come Back To Me - World Party
5. Going, Going, Gone - The Posies
6. Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
7. All I Want Is You - U2
8. Locked Out - Crowded House
9. Spinning Around Over You - Lenny Kravitz
10. I'm Nuthiin' - Ethan Hawke
11. Turnip Farm - Dinosaur Jr.
12. Revival - Me Phi Me
13. Tempted (94) - Squeeze
14. Baby, I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
15. Stay (I Missed You) (Living Room Mix) - Lisa Loeb
16. Ass It Up - Ethan Hawke
17. Confusion - New Order
18. Disco Inferno - The Trammps
19. Give A Man A Fish - Arrested Development
20. Fools Like Me - Lisa Loeb

Customer Reviews:

The Soundtrack to my Generation.......2007-05-25

First of all I am 30 years old, and if you're my age, you were probably 16-17 years old when this soundtrack first released. I can't count the number of times I put this cassette on my player and went to sleep to the killer tunes. I had one of these players that played both sides without you having to manually turn the cassette over, so I could just let it do its' thing and lay back and enjoy.

I would say that for most of us born in the late 1970s, this 1994 soundtrack was pretty much the soundtrack to our lives - and for good reason. This is one of those rare albums where every track is a winner, there is no filler, and it also introduced (at the time) some pretty groundbreaking new artists.

The best things on this CD are :

1. Lisa Loeb : Her original "Stay" (a masterpiece after all these years) is still here, alongwith a new track called "Fools Like Me".

2. The Juliana Hatfield 3 : "Spin the Bottle" was my favorite song off this album for over a year, and it holds up well even today. I love this group.

3. Lenny Kravitz : Which boy would not relate to the glory that was "Spinnin' Around Over You"? This was a seminal track on the CD.

4. Squeeze : As I grew older, the track I most wanted to play from this was "Tempted" by Squeeze. Its very memorable with a killer chorus. It made this CD.

Ethan Hawke's interludes are fine, and "Bed of Roses" still rocks all these years later. You know, for a film thats close to fifteen years old, this soundtrack pretty much nails present day sentiments and angst as well. I remember the classic line that Winona gets to say - "I thought I would BE something at 23!", to which Hawke responds "The only thing you have to be at 23 - is yourself". It resonated quite well when I was 16, but I suppose young people watching the movie and listening to the soundtrack would gain some wisdom from that too.

Always interesting and never boring, this new edition of the CD deserves a place in your collection. Get it now!

Not owning this "Bites"........2005-04-26

I have to admit I'm one of the people who bought this again even though I own the original version also. Maybe that's because I'm a slacker at heart and I'm still looking for my "Winona", but I'd say it's more for the great music. This soundtrack isn't as consistent as "The Crow" or "Singles" was, but it's a great snapshot of 1994, and fit the movie well. Of course the bonus here, besides the extra pictures and history, is the added six songs. I have to say I didn't really miss any of them before, and three of the six tracks are from Lisa Loeb or Ethan Hawke, but it's nice to have 79 minutes of mostly great tunes. If you have the original copy of this, I'd say you could pass on the 10th Anniversary Edition, since the best of what's here, was here before.

This is so awesome!!!.......2004-07-06

This is one of the best soundtracks ever!!! There's just something about the music in Reality Bites, especially "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb. I remember when that movie came out, you would hear "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Stay" all over the place. I just love Big Mountain's cover of Peter Frampton's song "Baby I Love Your Way." I swear, when I hear a song from that movie, I have no problem picturing the scene it came from; the song/scene relationships of the movie were so perfect!!! This movie and soundtrack are definite must-haves for everyone!!!

This soundtrack is HOT.......2004-07-03

Reality Bites is one of my favorite movies, and I love the soundtrack for it. At first I didn't really recognize the songs just by looking at their titles, but I was familiar with all of them when I heard them in the movie; so if you're not sure if you know a song or not, try listening to a clip of it. I had the original on cassette and had been meaning to get it on CD, so I was excited to hear that there's a new edition out that has ALL the songs from the movie. The music is awesome, and it's one of the few CD's I have that all my friends will agree on listening to in my car.

worth the money!.......2004-06-14

I graduated college the year this film was released and we bought it on VHS (hey, it was 10 years ago!) as a celebration and kind of a spin on what I'd be facing as a theatre major. I never could find the soundtrack and besides being an ultimate Winona fan, would recommend this to anyone in the mood for a flashback entering their 30s and feel like listening to the genre of the 1990s. "Reality Bites" is "The Big Chill" of our generation and so is the music. The best song is definitely U2 "All I Want is You". It was the most moving in the film and a good long song with true lyrics. "Stay" ("I Missed You") is a classic and so is "My Sharona". I wish the soundtrack crew had opted for Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way", but Big Mountain does an honest job. The point of the soundtrack is to relive the film and it succeeds. "When You Come Back To Me" by World Party is also integral to the opening of the movie. Ethan Hawke delivers the same powerhouse performance with "I'm Nuthin'" and on this 10th anniversary CD version "Add it Up" is awesome since it is the explosion between Hawke and Ryder. We also have "Disco Inferno", a song I would have missed on the original track - remember when Ryder is fired and Vickie offers her a job at the Gap, is turned down and slams the door - well she plays this! I really identified with her because she seemed older than the other graduates. "Tempted" is a classic no matter who sings it.

Bottom Line: If you hold the movie in your heart like I do, invest in the music. It's teriffic!

Average customer rating: 10 years from now we'll be on top, thought I told yall that we wont stop! The Hits? There Was More Than This (Rating: 4 out of 10- -2 stars) Missing one! Man f*** damn near all these so called hits. A whole decade

Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits Various Artists Manufacturer: Bad Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bad Boy's R&B Hits P Diddy & Bad Boy Records Present: We Invented the Remix The Saga Continues Bad Boy's Greatest Hits Forever ASIN: B0001GOHS4 Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Victory 2004 - P. Diddy
2. Flava In Ya Ear Remix - Craig Mack
3. Hypnotize - Notorious B.I.G
4. Whoa - Black Bob
5. All About The Benjamins - P. Diddy
6. Big Poppa - Notorious B.I.G.
7. I Need A Girl Part II - P. Diddy
8. Mo' Money Mo' Problems - Notorious B.I.G.
9. Can't You See - Total
10. Only You Remix - 112
11. Feel So Good - Mase
12. I Wish - Carl Thomas
13. I'll Be Missing You - P. Diddy
14. P. Diddy Outro - P. Diddy
15. Bonus Track 1 - Bad Boys

Customer Reviews:

10 years from now we'll be on top, thought I told yall that we wont stop!.......2007-01-15

BadBoy reigned supreme in the mid to late 90's. Puff and his artists had a swag all their own. They started the bling craze and raised the bar for what a black label should be. Like Puff said, it's not just the music but a lifestyle.

The Hits? There Was More Than This (Rating: 4 out of 10- -2 stars).......2006-12-22

To be honest, the only reason I bought this CD, was becasue there was a DVD that came with it. This so called "The Hits" really doesn't showcase the hits that Bad Boy made. First: If Diddy was trying to help perserve the legacy of The Notoroious B.I.G., then there should be more songs on here, since Biggie did have the most hits from Bad Boy. "Juicy" should have been on here but it isn't. Nor is "Sky Is The Limit". Second: There has been newer Bad Boy talent since Biggie has died. The latest song I see on here, not to include "Victory 2004", was "I Need A Girl Part 2". There have been many songs from many artists that should have been on here. Bad Boy's Da Band could have atleast had a spot on this album, just to show some love for that group, even if they were unbalanced. What about G. Dep's "Lets Get It"? or Shyne's "Bad Boyz"? I can sit here and type all day of artists and some songs that could have been on this list.

Don't get me wrong though, the majority of these songs on this CD are good. Craig Mack's "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)" is still dope as it was back in '94. "Mo Money, Mo Problems", "Big Poppa", and "All About The Benjamins" were also some of Bad Boy's major hits. I don't know why "Hypnotize" is edited on this CD (and poorly if I might add). Also 112's "Only You (Remix)" left out Mase's verse and only has Biggie's rap verse in the beginnng. Also there is a bonus track "I'm No Killa" by Mase, and it's wack too.

The DVD I had came with this had some of the hits from the company. It doesn't have the remix to Craig Mack's "Flava In Ya Ear" but it has the origonal. It's still good if you ask me. Most of these songs that were on the audio CD are on the DVD. I still they should have put "Juicy" on here, but didn't. That was the biggest dissapointment for me on this whole release. Maybe it was becasue it was going to be saved until the reissue of "Ready To Die" was going to hit stores months later.

Regardless of why this was released, there should have been more material on this one than whats on here now. I really can't recommend this to anyone, unless they're Bad Boy fanatics, and even they will be dissapointed with this. My only solution is that if you want a Bad Boy's Greatest Hits CD, you can make one yourself, if you haven't already.

Missing one!.......2006-12-12

What about "One More Chance" the remix? How could they forget this popular one?!!! This was the jam of the day through out late 95 to early 96.

Man f*** damn near all these so called hits........2006-07-29

The most untalented producer in the business. Honestly the only tracks that shine is all the ones with Biggie and Black rob's only one hit. The rest of this is trash. Especially those chickenheads Total. And once again Puff tryin to eat off Biggie carcass. Dont give this bum anymore money, Just listen to Biggies two gems and "f" the rest.

A whole decade.......2006-02-12

Man, it's been more than a decade since the Bad Boy family formed with P. Diddy as the CEO. Honestly I admire him, he has produced amazing songs and 1's of course. This CD contains rather some of their biggest hits. Rather because there's OBLIGATORY songs that aren't included such Loon's "How you want that", Mariah's "Honey" remix and don't forget about Faith's "All night long" (It sounds like the same set he released in 1998 but with a few new songs). Anyway, there's greatest joints such "Big poppa", "Hypnotize", "It's all about the Benjamins" and of course the Grammy winning "I'll be missing you".
The Bonus DVD includes 11 videos of the best Bad Boy's songs.
What's hot on here?
VICTORY 2004 4/5
FLAVA IN YA EAR Remix +5/5
HYPNOTIZE +5/5
WHOA +5/5
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS +5/5
BIG POPPA +5/5
I NEED A GIRL Pt. 2 +5/5
MO' MONEY, M0' PROBLEMS +5/5
CAN'T YOU SEE +5/5
ONLY YOU Remix +5/5
FEEL SO GOOD 5/5
I WISH 5/5
I'LL BE MISSING YOU +5/5
PD OUTRO
I AM NO KILLA +5/5

Average customer rating: Oredered the wrong product & returned it ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO Toe Tapping music - but disappointing DVD! the new Razzle Dazzle No Razzle Dazzle

Chicago: The 10th Anniversary Edition Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Chorus Line - The New Broadway Cast Recording (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Mamma Mia! 5th Anniversary Edition Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B000HEWGFQ Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Overture - The Band
2. All That Jazz - Bebe Neuwirth & Co.
3. Funny Honey - Ann Reinking with Joel Grey & Michael Kubala
4. Cell Block Tango - Bebe Neuwirth & Girls
5. When You're Good to Mama - Marcia Lewis
6. All I Care About - James Naughton
7. A Little Bit of Good - D. Sabella
8. We Both Reached for the Gun - James Naughton, Ann Reinking, D. Sabella & Company
9. Roxie - Ann Reinking & Boys
10. I Can't Do It Alone - Bebe Neuwirth
11. I Can't Do It Alone (Reprise) - Bebe Neuwirth
12. My Own Best Friend - Ann Reinking & Bebe Neuwirth
13. Entr'acte - The Band
14. I Know a Girl - Bebe Neuwirth
15. Me and My Baby - Ann Reinking & Boys
16. Mister Cellophane - Joel Grey
17. When Velma Takes the Stand - Bebe Neuwirth & Boys
18. Razzle Dazzle - James Naughton & Company
19. Class - Bebe Neuwirth & Marcia Lewis
20. Nowadays - Ann Reinking & Bebe Neuwirth
21. Hot Honey Rag - The Band
22. Finale - Company

Tracks:

1. Loopin' the Loop - Fred Ebb & John Kanker
2. All That Jazz - Anna Montanaro (sung in German)
3. When You're Good to Mama - Lynda Carter
4. All I Care About - John O'Hurley
5. Roxie - Brooke Shields
6. Ten Percent - Fred Ebb & John Kander
7. Me and My Baby - Melanie Griffith
8. Razzle Dazzle - Jerry Orbach
9. Funny Honey/Me and My Baby/Nowadays - Bianca Marroquin (sung in Spanish)
10. My Own Best Friend - Liza Minnelli
11. All That Jazz - Ute Lemper
12. Nowadays - Gwen Verdon & Chita Rivera

Album Description

A deluxe edition 2 CD and DVD box set that includes: Newly recorded songs by Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Lynda Carter, and John O'Hurley, legendary performances by Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, Jerry Orbach, Liza Minnelli, Ute Lemper and never-before-released demos by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Special bonus DVD with performance footage, interviews and more. Exclusive 68-page book featuring the provocative photos from CHICAGO's groundbreaking advertising campaign. Grammy Award-Winning Cast Recording starring Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey.

Customer Reviews:

Oredered the wrong product & returned it.......2007-06-09

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong item. I returned it last week. Sorry.

ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO .......2007-03-22

For ALL fans of the musical 'CHICAGO", the 10th Anniversary CD/DVD package will plesed and amaze you. The handsome package includes the cast recoding with another CD featuring worldwife stars doing lead songs. The most trhilling part of this incredible tribute is the DVD with interviews with the orginal cast members, the director, cherographer, designer and the composer! Truly a collectors dream come true! And to make this tribute even more memorable, there has a collection of photos of the major leads over the past ten years. All fans of great musicial theater will cherish this collectors tribute to a great show.

Toe Tapping music - but disappointing DVD!.......2007-02-08

Having misplaced my original CD, I saw this on Amazon and decided to buy it. I was particularly excited about the prospect of seeing some of the songs recorded from stage productions.

CD1 is the same as the Cast Recording that I purchased before.

CD2 was a bit of "fun". It was interesting to hear the songs that were cut from the "new" show and it's not a great leap of the imagination to see why they probably were. It was also interesting to hear other peoples renditions of various songs from the show. Especially people like Liza Minelli, Melanie Griffith and even Linda Carter (yes, our very own "Wonder Woman").......

While I love the show and the music of "Chicago", I have to say I was disappointed by the DVD in this set. The feature about the re-opening of Chicago, was informative, but would have been better if intersperced with clips from the show(s) or even rehersals. The section that I was most excited about, the stage numbers of "All That Jazz", "All I Care About" and "When You're Good To Mama", were not the entire numbers recorded from a stage production......nor were they in English! There were clips from various productions (Japan, Germany...and a few others) all edited together to give the viewer a brief "taste" of the song in different languages.

I would have been much happier with the 3 songs, recorded from the stage production, sung in their entirity, in English.

That is the only bad thing I have to say about this set.

Definitely a buy for huge "Chicago" fans only. For the more casual admirer, go and buy the original cast recording album.....you'll be just as happy!

the new Razzle Dazzle.......2007-01-24

It is unfortunate that the previous reviewer (who disliked this boxed set so much he reviewed it twice) did not read the product description first to understand what he was buying. Yes, this celebration of the tenth anniversary of the revival of CHICAGO does include the original CD; those who own that disk and have only a casual interest in the show may not want to purchase this. But for less than twice the price of the single CD, this set offers a taste of the many stars who have done turns in this production since it opened (including the original 1975 production), both on Broadway and around the world, plus a DVD of interviews with those involved in the production, and a booklet full of other goodies. Perhaps no one NEEDS a version of "All That Jazz" in German, but what fun! If you can't distinguish Brooke Shield from Ann Reinking or Liza Minelli from Bebe Neuwirth, by all means don't buy this boxed set. But if you want to catch some of the razzle-dazzle you may have missed, enjoy!

No Razzle Dazzle.......2007-01-11

I enjoyed both the revival production and the revival CD of Chicago. When they came up with the marketing ploy of a special 10th anniversary multi-disc set, this "Chicago" fan bought it even if the revival CD (which I already have) is part of the set. The various artist disc of famous stars who have starred in the production in the last 10-years did not offer anything exciting or interesting in their rendition other than their famous names. Worse, the documentary was not well presented and the clip from the show was actually just a teaser. It is so sad because Chicago is now the longest running revival in Broadway history and they have decided to put up a forgettable memorabilia that "Chicago" lovers will not treasure in the years to come. Such a waste. To ironically paraphrase a line in the show, there was simply "no razzle dazzle".

Average customer rating: CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS ONE Great CD!!! Their Most Remarkable Album to Date ! Good II Better A Sure "Soul" Delight

Vol. 1 - Club Classics 10th Anniversary Soul II Soul Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade Keep on Movin' Vol. IV: The Classic Singles 1988-1993 The Best of Loose Ends Good Life: The Best of Inner City ASIN: B00000IWUJ Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Keep On Movin'
2. Fairplay
3. Holdin' On: Bambelela
4. Feeling Free: Live Rap
5. African Dance
6. Dance
7. Feel Free
8. Happiness: Dub
9. Back To Life: A Capella
10. Jazzie's Groove
11. Ambition: Rap
12. Keep On Movin': Big Beat A Capella
13. Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
14. Jazzie's Groove: Piano Version
15. Back To Life (However Do You Want Me): One World Remix
16. Keep On Movin': M Beat Bonus Mix

Album Description

Special edition of the hit English urban/ house group's 'best of' in a digipak with six bonus tracks added, 'Ambition' (Rap), 'Keep On Movin'' (Big Beat Accapella), 'Back To Life' (However Do You Want Me), 'Jazzie's Groove' (Piano Version), 'Back To Life' (One World Remix) and 'Keep On Movin'' (M Beat Bonus Mix). 16 tracks total. 1999 release.

Amazon.com essential recording

When Jazzie B and his Bristol crew released this debut--which was called Keep on Movin' in the U.S., after its first hit--in 1989, at the height of twice-a-second dance beats, it was a landmark event in the club music scene. They slowed down their rhythms and brought in subtle, soulful vocals (mostly from Caron Wheeler); more intriguingly, they structured the disc like a club DJ set. Some songs, such as the giddy "Fairplay," were presented straight, but others appeared only as almost-instrumental dub or as a groove with toasting-influenced spiels by Jazzie or (in the case of the smash "Back to Life") a cappella. This reissue expands the original with some B-sides, alternate versions, and the fully orchestrated single version of "Back to Life," as well as a superfluous drum & bass remix of "Keep on Movin.'" --Douglas Wolk

Customer Reviews:

CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS ONE.......2007-02-02

i love this right here because what was not on the original album is on this one. my neck tingles from the mems of first hearing it. the one that stands out for me though is not what you think!!!!! for me, it was thast piano part of JAZZY'S GROOVE. just that part DA-DUN-DUH-DUH-DUH-NUH drives me absolutely INSANE!!!! of course, there is KEEP ON MOVIN', BACK TO LIFE, ARE YOU READY, and FEELING FREE that gets me levitated. look here, if you like them grooves that take you somewhere else in their own way, then you will dig this one here.

Great CD!!!.......2006-11-05

British soul at its best. It introduced Caron Wheeler who went solo shortly after this CD came out. The songs on this CD still sound good to this day. Although the remixes are not necessary, it is a great addition to the CD. The CD is definitely a classic. Buy it now!!!

Their Most Remarkable Album to Date !.......2002-07-01

What a disappointment back in '89 when I first purchased the original cd to find that their biggest hit Back To Life was only an accapella version. You could only obtain the orchestrated video version if you purchased the maxi single cd or the single cassette ! Well, this club edition of the cd more than makes up for lost time. It makes me greatly appreciate what groundbreaking club, dub, and soulfully deep-bass music sounds like. This title is still fresh and unforgettable as the first time I heard it. With it's Jamaican, reggae-influenced grooves Soul II Soul was definitely a musical group that would later be greatly emulated or imitated by others (listen to the European group Enigma's smash 1990 instrumental hit Sadeness)! From the heartfelt and soulful vocals to the rich instrumentation this cd was the blueprint for later artists to be inspired by if not strongly influenced...

Good II Better.......2002-06-25

Ten years after its release, the fabulous debut from inflential Soul II Soul gets re-relased with three additional mixes. A fuse of r&b, reggae, African rhythms, and pure funk, Jazzie B's unique sound would be copied by several pale imitators. Yet, there was no denying the Real Thing. "Keep On Movin'," "Jazzie's Groove," and "Back to Life" sound just as vital as they did back in 1989. This album deservedly went platinum and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist (which they lost to, um, Milli Vanilli). However, the group began to sell less records with each subsequent release before they finally faded from the spotlight. But the power and influence of this straight-up classic still lives on. This disc comes highly recommended for both casual listeners and soul fanatics alike.

A Sure "Soul" Delight.......2002-02-11

It's hard to believe that after 13 years of its release, Soul II Soul's "Keep On Movin'" still stands as being one of the best recorded albums ever. Another one of U.K.'s finest brilliantly created a distinct sound in fusing melodic rhythms of Funk, R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, and Dance. As a result, some of the biggest hits became staples on both R&B and Pop stations during '89 such as the infamous title track and the monstrous classic "Back to Life," both led by female vocalist extrodinaire Caron Wheeler. Another jam is the thunderous "Jazzie's Groove." Bonus treats are also added here for pure listening enjoyment. A sure gem to own.

Average customer rating: "Eat Cool J cookies" A mish mash of rap The DEF-initive Collection Wow, I can't believe there isn't a review here. Pure Classics

Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary Various Artists Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Hip Hop Box Old School Rap, Vol. 1-4 Def Jam 1985-2001: History of Hip Hop, Vol. 1 MTV Presents: Hip-Hop Back in the Day Old School Rap, Vol. 5 ASIN: B0000024JJ Release Date: 1995-11-21

Tracks:

1. I Can't Live Without My Radio - LL Cool J
2. Rebel Without A Pause - Public Enemy
3. Hold It Now, Hit It - Beastie Boys
4. Crossover - EPMD
5. Children's Story - Slick Rick
6. Going Back To Cali - LL Cool J
7. Paul Revere - Beastie Boys
8. I'm That Type Of Guy - LL Cool J
9. No Sleep Till Brooklyn - Beastie Boys
10. Bring Tha Noize - Public Enemy/Anthrax
11. The Gas Face - 3rd Bass
12. Hip Hop Junkies - Nice & Smooth
13. Welcome To The Terrordome - Public Enemy
14. Big Ole Butt - LL Cool J

Tracks:

1. Slam - Onyx
2. The Boomin' System - LL Cool J
3. Shut 'Em Down (Pete Rock Mixx) - Public Enemy
4. Mona Lisa - Slick Rick
5. Deeper - Boss
6. Tonight's Da Night - Redman
7. Headbanger - EPMD
8. Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys
9. Back Seat - LL Cool J
10. Pop Goes The Weasel - 3rd Bass
11. Sometimes I Rhyme Slow - Nice & Smooth
12. I Need Love - LL Cool J
13. I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By (Puff Daddy Mixx) - Method Man
14. The Rain - Oran 'Juice' Jones
15. Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz (Human Rhythm Remix) - Montell Jordan

Tracks:

1. Fight The Power - Public Enemy
2. (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Beastie Boys
3. Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J
4. Blow Your Mind - Redman
5. I'm Bad - LL Cool J
6. Throw Ya Gunz - Onyx
7. Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos - Public Enemy
8. Hey Young World - Slick Rick
9. Public Enemy No. 1 - Public Enemy
10. Gold Digger - EPMD
11. Daddy's Little Girl - Nikki D
12. Around The Way Girl - LL Cool J
13. Teenage Love - Slick Rick
14. Steppin' To The A.M. - 3rd Bass
15. How High (Remix) - Redman/Method Man
16. I Got Him All The Time (He's Mine Remix-Grand Puba Version) - MoKenStef

Tracks:

1. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy
2. Rock The Bells - LL Cool J
3. Regulate - Warren G
4. Can't Truss It - Public Enemy
5. Stay Real - Erick Sermon
6. Night Of The Living Baseheads - Public Enemy
7. Method Man (Remix) - Method Man
8. Jack The Ripper - LL Cool J
9. Gang Stories - South Central Cartel
10. Getto Jam - Domino
11. Jingling Baby (Remixed But Still Jingling) - LL Cool J
12. Sweet Potatoe Pie - Domino
13. Bring The Pain - Method Man
14. Give It Up - Public Enemy
15. This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan

Amazon.com

The Def Jam box tells a story of a sound, a movement, and a lifestyle. Filled with a veritable who's who of hip-hop (3rd Bass, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Slick Rick, EPMD, Beastie Boys) and some sizzling R&B cuts, this four-CD set is both a greatest-hits package (of the Def Jam/Columbia era) and a shout out to the label that understood the culture--and, more important, knew how to make others get it, too. Perhaps the greatest praise one can give Def Jam is that the label still matters, years after this set was released (see late-1990s efforts by Method Man and Jay-Z, for example). If all your old 12-inches are worn to the groove, then this is a must; but be you old school or new, this collection should be in any hip-hop fan's collection. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

"Eat Cool J cookies".......2007-05-26

I bought this compilation because I was looking for L.L.'s greatest hits and stumbled on this collection. It's all THAT and then some!!!!! I absolutely screamed when I saw Oran Juice Jones! We sung that to school everyone morning and threw back phrases from the song to the brothers that were whack! When I play it, my daughter just looks at me and shakes her head.

This generation don't know that "hip-hop" is a state of mind and it is not defined by "bling" or brand names. We were just into the music. (even though I did have some big square earrings M.C. Lyte was rocking in the "Paperthin" video!)

This is indeed a classic for ANY hip-hop fan!

A mish mash of rap.......2006-09-13

Wow. For 60$ this is one big, hit or miss collection. For every `Rebel Without A Pause' there's a `I Need Love'. For every `Jack the Ripper' there's a 'The Rain'. With the same money you could get the original `Bum rush the Show' `Nations of Millions' `Strictly Business' `Bigger and Deffer' `Cactus Album' and `Pauls Boutique' CDs. Look elsewhere for your Hip Hop hits.

The DEF-initive Collection.......2005-08-13

This is without a doubt the greatest rap / hip hop / r&b compilation on the market. I highly doubt another label can or will release anything that can come close to this. High octane party music that can go to any party! This collection is smokin' from start to finish. There's no bad song in here anywhere. Every song rocks the house with such substance that this could easily accompany a club DJ and you'd hear the 'whoop-whoops' and the 'oh yeahs' from the crowd. These sings still hold their own and if you get a chance to read the booklet that comes with it, you'd be surprised at how much info is in it. Definitely 10 stars in my opinion!

Wow, I can't believe there isn't a review here. .......2005-08-07

This is an awesome box set. It does a great job of summing up Def Jam's first decade. This is all essential hip-hop. It comes from the days when it was less about the pose and more about the skills.
There are many forgotten gems to be found here. Onyx - truly a group of crazy gravel-throated mofos. 3rd Bass - forgotten pioneers in the realm of white hip-hop (I know Eminem has never mentioned them). Many of the greatest tracks by LL, the Beasties, PE, and Run-DMC are here. I think to really get Public Enemy though, you have to buy the invidual albums.
Another great thing- if you already own "The Hip-Hop Box", there are only a handful of tracks on this that overlap with that. Added bonus in my opinion.
So if you want to learn about the early DIY spirit of Def Jam and see thier astronomical influence on early hip-hop, I strongly recommend picking this one up.

Pure Classics .......2004-09-11

This is the type of compilation albulm that has to be in your collection. Here is why.

1.) You got classics that are now hard enough to find, let alone on seperate cd's.

2.) When is the last time a cd came with a booklet that was just as interesting. This is great for understanding where hip hop/r&b came from (as far Def Jam) and where most music is at today.

3.) No cd of the four outshines another one. With such good songs and so many of them, it's hard to decide which cd you want to play.

They should think about doing for 1995 to 2005. They have a wider selection of artist to choose from. Though they all may not be classics like these, they are guaranteed to please the hip-hop/r&b lover in all of us.

Average customer rating: Project Blowed, what's the code? PROJECT BLOWED! Who the F@#$ is you? Project Blowed

Project Blowed: 10th Year Anniversary Various Artists Manufacturer: Decon Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Temporary Forever Project Blowed RoadKillOvercoat Timetable Temptations ASIN: B0007WFY3Y Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. You Left Out LA/4343 Leimert Blvd L.A., CA 90008
2. Enter The Kaos /Aceyalone, Busdriver, Longevity, NGAPhish
3. Who the F*ck Is You ?/Aceyalone, Riddlore, Abstract Rude, Busdriver, Rifleman a.k.a. Ellaykhule
4. Live @ The Blowed/Customer Service (Kel, Y-Not, AOK, SP83, Nocando, Joesu, Choice, Psychosiz)
5. Villians/CVE
6. The People/Sach, Pigeon John, Rifleman
7. Sound Boy Murderers/Abstract Tribe Unique
8. Too Underground/Busdriver
9. Sounds Like (Hip Hop Clan)/Hip Hop Clan
10. What's Your Aim ?/Acid Reign
11. Cray Crazy/Aceyalone, Busdriver, Nocando, Subtitle
12. Jazzy Girl (Freestyle)/Myka 9, Busdriver, Xholo Lanxinxo and Toca
13. Astro Pimp/Cypher 7
14. How You Been ? (Homegirl)/Otherwise
15. What It Do ?/Medusa, Mr. Perkins, Black Silver, Volume 10
16. Do Unto Others/Aceyalone
17. 13th Month/Abstract Rude, Busdriver, Phoenix Orion
18. Mama & Papa Raised High/Terradacto, Aceyalone, Jah Orah, NoNsToP
19. Battle Prone/Myka 9, Power Tung, Wreek One
20. Ruff Rhymes/Aceyalone, Longevity
21. Doing What We Love/Jah Orah

Album Description

This 2nd collection from the Project Blowed crew comes w/a bonus DVD w/10 years of concert & interview footage. Featuring performances by ACEYALONE, LIVING LEGENDS, HAIKU D'ETAT, MEDUSA, ABSTRACT RUDE, BUSDRIVER, ELLAY KHULE & numerous others, this comp combines traditional Project Blowed style with fresh and upcoming faces of the L.A. underground hip hop scene.

Customer Reviews:

Project Blowed, what's the code?.......2005-04-26

Obviously, with a compilation cd, everybody's not necessarily gonna put out their A+ material, but that doesn't mean they're gonna slack off. The whole cd is actually pretty good. First time through, I swear I wasn't feeling it until like the last few tracks. Tracks #17-21 being a standout portion of this cd. This is a testament to the power and eclecticism of the Project Blowed from L.A. They don't strictly just have conscious MC's. They have a little of everything. What they do share is a high-skill level all-around. Also, most these cats have the ability to flow at high-speed paces.
The two songs I'm feelin' the most are "13th Month" and Longevity & Aceyalone on "Ruff Rhymes," which bangs nicely in the car. The two main parts of this whole album are track #'s 5-10 and 17-21. I really like some of the contributions by the groups: tracks from CVE, Hip Hop Clan, Acid Reign, and Abstract Tribe Unique are excellent. Newcomers Customer Service show much talent on track #4. Other songs worth mentioning are the short "Jazzy Girl Freestyle" w/ Mikah 9, Busdriver, & others and the unexepected twang of "Mama & Papa Raised Right." Pigeon John, Sach, and Ellay Khule have an undoubtedly excellent and uplifting song with "The People." Jah Orah ends it up with energy (don't forget the hidden track afterward with 2Mex and someone else) and I can't forget the Blowed's new anthem "Who The F*ck Is You?" "Cray Crazy" is really different: they're talkin' about computers and robots (in an I, Robot light) and is truly a bug-out moment. Good stuff throughout. Only tracks I'm not feelin' are in the middle, like #'s 13-15.
This also comes with a DVD with some videos (which you can see most of them on projectblowed.com) and live footage of the actual 10th Anniversary. I really liked the documentary that was featured on it: the most rewarding part of this package. The cd is pretty good though, and I recommend it to any true lover of Hiphop and underground who has missed out on this talent from L.A. I heard some more good stuff from familiar voices like Acey, Mikah, Abstract, & Busdriver but was introduced to some talent that I wasn't aware of. I'm definitely gonna look out from stuff in the future from Jah Orah, Phoenix Orion, CVE, Hip Hop Clan & Ellay Khule, Acid Reign, Medusa, Longevity, and Customer Service...names that could go down in Hiphop history. Don't sleep on this. These cats are about something significant and real. Busdriver, Abstract Rude, Mikah 9, Phoenix Orion, Ellay Khule, Medusa, CVE, Jah Orah, Pigeon John, Pterradacto, Customer Service, and, oh yeah...Aceyalone. Get familiar with these names! Best thing about this: it's just the tip of the iceburg of what some of these artists are capable of. Support the L.A. underground scene that has enhanced the lives of so many...

PROJECT BLOWED! Who the F@#$ is you?.......2005-04-19

The legendary Project Blowed open mic night at 4343 Leimert Blvd in the heart of South Central LA began 10 years ago. It was at the Blowed - an extension of the Good Life Café - where MCs such as Freestyle Fellowship, Chillin Villain Empire, Hip Hop Kclan, Of Mexican Descent, Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, and Busdriver honed their skills. The crew as a whole came to be called Project Blowed.

The first Project Blowed comp, put out in '94 by Aceyalone & Abstract Rude, is an underground classic, so the expectations for this 10th anniversary release are ridiculously high. But, the bottom line is: Buy this album. Any collection by the Blowedians is going to have some gems that you won't be able to hear from any other crew. The DVD alone is worth $20. Here's a list of the DVD features:

I. Interview footage (15 min) - a mini-documentary about the Project Blowed open mic, consisting of numerous brief interviews with such Blowed luminaries as Aceyalone, Mikah 9, Abstract Rude, Busdriver, 2mex, Ellay Khule, Ben Caldwell (owner of the Blowed, I believe), Medusa, Subtitle, Otherwize, Sunspot Jones (Living Legends), Adlib (Thavius Beck), Phoenix Orion, Volume 10, Brother J (X-Clan), Kale, Hines, Akil, Jah Orah, and others.

II. Footage from the Project Blowed 10th Anniversary Concert (27 min) -
1.Freestyle Fellowship (Aceyalone & Mikah 9) - Mary
2.Hip Hop Clan (Ellay Khule & Pterradacto)
3.Busdriver - Happiness(`s Unit of Measurement)
4.Phoenix Orion & Sunfire
5.Medusa - Pimps Down, Flows Up (with a capella & beat box)
6.Haiku d'Etat - Triumvirate
7.2mex
8.Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Chu, Mikah 9, PEACE, Ellay Khule - sick flows & freestyles

III. Music Videos (approx. 20 min) - Aceyalone: Mic Check (w/ CVE & a capella); Knownots (w/ Mikah 9 & Abstract Rude); I Think; Moonlit Skies. Good Brothers: Give it Here. Abstract Rude: All Day. Medusa: My Mamma Raised a G.

Ellay Khule & Pterradacto absolutely RIP IT live. Definitely a highlight of the DVD. They're followed by Busdriver, who does a sick live version of "Happiness" from his new album. Medusa's commanding voice flows over beats, beatboxes, & a cappella. Haiku's "Triumvirate" sounds even better live. 2mex rips a medley of verses over a hardcore Franz Ferdinand beat and has all the heads bobbin' & moshin'. The finale is a posse medley of sick battle verses - Mikah 9 and PEACE especially will make your jaw drop. You have never heard PEACE rap like this before, man... he just kills it. There's some technical difficulties & the beat stops when Khule starts rhyming & he seamlessly freestyles telling DJ Drez to bring the beat back. The only bad thing about the concert footage is that it should have been longer.

What are you waiting for, buy it already.

Project Blowed .......2005-04-08

This album is Nice with it .it is worth it to keep in your archives with such dope artist as aceyalone,busdriver,abstract rude,myka 9,pigeon john,medusa,cypha 7,customer service,hip hop kclan,2mex and many more

Average customer rating: zero complaints Pleasantly suprised... Bargain Bonus Best deal in town! LOVE IT!

Luaka Bop 10th Anniversary: Zero Accidents on the Job Various Artists Manufacturer: Luaka Bop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Woman's Gotta Have It Cold Heat: Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00004RD2M Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Brimful Of Asha (Fatboy Slim Remix) - Cornershop
2. Sexy - Los Amigos Invisibles
3. Rafiki - Zap Mama
4. Confesion - King Chango
5. Ponta De Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) - Jorge Ben
6. God's Child - David Byrne/Selena
7. Jing Jing - Shoukichi Kina
8. People Power In The Disco Hour - Clinton
9. Whoever You Are - Geggy Tah
10. Pepepez - Los De Abajo
11. Majana - Bloque
12. Aatavu Chanda - Vijaya Anand
13. Bacalao Con Pan - Irakere
14. Fuzzy Freaky (Mark Walk And Ruby Mix) - The Visible Man

Tracks:

1. Hoje Eu Quero Sair So - Lenine
2. Sofrimento - Waldemar Bastos
3. Book Of Angels - Jim White
4. Um 'Oh' E Um 'Ah!' - Tom Ze
5. Sueno Con Serpientes - Silvio Rodriguez
6. Claustrofobia - Martinho Davila
7. Maria Lando - Susana Baca
8. Llegue Llegue/Guararey De Pastorita - Los Van Van
9. Sodade - Cesaria Evora
10. Fire And Roses - Mimi
11. The Lighthouse (Of Cruz De Sal) - Paulo Braganca
12. Baby (1971) - Os Mutantes

Amazon.com

Since its launch in 1990, David Byrne's Luaka Bop label has quietly amassed a very impressive catalog, as this anthology clearly illustrates. While a lot of it tends toward the more cutting edge of world music (Cornershop, Tom Ze), there's still the shining purity of artists like Cesaria Evora and Susana Baca. Though Byrne himself has often looked south of the U.S. border for inspiration (his contribution here is a duet with Selena), and Luaka Bop has gained a reputation for its Latin music--its early Brazil series opened a lot of ears to the diverse musics of that country--that's far from all the label has to offer. Zap Mama have achieved remarkable popularity with a sound that has mutated into a kind of African hip-hop. So, kudos to Byrne, whose vision has made it all work (as Peter Gabriel has done at Real World). Here's a toast to another 10 years. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

zero complaints.......2003-07-30

If you're ADD like me and a cd can't hold your attention, you'll love this one. Each song is very unique, but everything flows vrey nicely together. If you like world music, but don't know much about the artists, this CD will give you a little taste of everything. Guaranteed to hold your attention!

Pleasantly suprised..........2003-05-17

I am a big fan of this mix by Luaka Bop. A nice bargain cd, which allows you to sample many different groups from all over the world. The first cd is really upbeat and gets you going, while the second cd slows you down alittle and is perfect for a relaxing dinner party.

Bargain Bonus.......2002-04-03

I bought this CD because I was interested in a singer, Susana Baca. So, get this, the CD was on sale with a bargain price so I got it. What a find! I just love being surprised like this...and I'm tough!

Best deal in town!.......2002-02-20

When I saw this in the store on a listening post I decided to give it a listen. Not having heard of many of these artists I wasn't sure what to expect. Man what a surprise. This is a wonderfully diverse collection of music from many corners of the globe, with one thing in common...it all grooves like crazy! If you aren't dancing around your room when this is playing you better check your pulse. And at 12 bucks for 2 CDs! Wow! You'd be hard pressed to find 2 more entertaining CDs, and all for less than what one CD with 50% filler usually costs. Most of this isn't anywhere close to what you'd call "commercial" but for those looking for a different, more worldly groove this touches all the bases.

I guess in the end the real point of a sampler like this is to lure you in. Give the customer some bait to reel them in. It worked. I'll be looking into more of these artists in detail in the near future...so maybe my 12 dollar investment is going to end up costing me alot more in the end. Quite allright though, I've found some great music. Don't skip this if you're into groovy music from all over the world.

LOVE IT!.......2001-08-08

These two CDs are absolutely fabulous! As always, Byrne and the folks at Luaka Bob have put together yet another compilation of the best tracks off the hot albums offered by this label. The "Steamy Hits" CD is danceable and energetic, while the "Slow Jams" offers a lighter selection of still wonderful internationally flavored music. This is one of my favorite CDs right now!

Jazz Music:

1. 12 Super Exitos
2. 20 Corridos Y Dos Gallos
3. 20 de Efren David
4. 30 Exitos Inmortales [Import]
5. 30 Pegaditas De Los Telez
6. A Los Amigos [Import]
7. Al Final De Este Viaje [Import]
8. Alicia Machado
9. Angels
10. Aun Hay Mas

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