Rock the House Live! [Import] [Live]

Track Listings

1. Wild Child

2. Fallen from Grace

3. Call of the Wild

4. How Can I Refuse

5. Shell Shock

6. Love Alive

7. Under the Sky

8. Night

9. Tall, Dark, Handsome Stranger

10. If Looks Could Kill

11. Who Will You Run To

12. You're the Voice

13. Way Back Machine

14. Barracuda

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese edition of 1991 release that's out-of-print domestically. 14 tracks, 'Wild Child', 'Fallen From Grace', 'Call Of The Wild', 'How Can I Refuse', 'Shell Shock', 'Love Alive', ' Under The Sky', 'The Night', ' Tall, Dark Handsome Stranger', 'If Looks Could Kill', 'Who Will You Run To', 'You're The Voice', 'The Way Back Machine' & 'Barracuda'.

Tracks:

First I Look At The Purse
Homework
Pack Fair And Square
Whammer Jammer
Hard Drivin' Man
Serves You Right To Suffer
Cruisin' For A Love
Looking For A Love

Customer Reviews:

best J. geils .......2007-05-07

what a great CD brings back memmories. Has to be the best they ever did great live CD

Should be rated 10 stars........2007-02-06

I have been listening to rock and roll for almost 40 years and have worked off and on over the years as a classic rock DJ. In my opinion, this is one of the 5 best "live" albums ever recorded, by anybody. The energy on this CD is absolutely incredible. Even if you're not a big J. Geils Band fan, this is an essential for any CD collection. They flat out rock like few bands I have ever heard!!!

Great live album by a band best heard live.......2006-11-15

It was 1971 at the University of Maryland, and students got several free concerts each semester as part of their activities fee. Very few of us that night had heard of the J. Geils Band when they got onstage at the Armory, but by the end, every person was up on their feet going crazy. This live album is all you need, really. They had only two studio albums to that point, and both are kickers. Most of the best on those two efforts appears here in higher-energy form. From Bloodshot on, they rarely recaptured the magic, IMHO. This may not be for audiophiles, but anyone who loves roots-based rock and roll done high-energy has to have it. Great CD to learn harp with, since Magic Dick is loud in the mix, and his licks ring classic, yet are inventive.

One Of The Great Live Albums Of ANY Day.......2006-10-30

It still holds up after all these years..any fan of 70's rock will surely rank this CD as one of the all time faves in terms of energy,shucking and jive basically an all out assault from this blue eyed soul band that were the top of the game in their great days of fusing elements of 50's based rock and roll, Chicago and Detroit blues into this hybrid of pure rock and roll with gratitude to the originals ranging from Little Walter,Otis Rush,John Lee Hooker and other greats.
Fronted by a rascal on vocals,Peter Wolf, alongside him the guitar of J.Geils, and the exuberant harmonica and keyboard and driving force of their drummer, this band cut this live album as their 3rd installment bringing their version of "looking For A Love" to a national audience.
Pure non-stop energy, this album preceded their hits of "Give It To Me", "Love Stinks", "Centerfold".
This group achieved later success but this is possibly their best offering that stands up to the test of time.

Just Buy It!.......2006-05-03

More than 30 years later still simply the best rocking live record I ever heard!

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Beautiful
God Bless Daniel Rodriquez
Music From and For the Heart
Daniel Rodriguez
Some definite winners on this album

The Spirit of America
Daniel Rodriguez
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y1YC
Release Date: 2002-02-12

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It's said politics makes strange bedfellows. But it's got nothing on the peculiar marriage of art and history inspired by the tragic events of 9/11/01. Before that day, Daniel Rodriguez was a member of New York's finest, working as an NYPD security officer at the Manhattan South precinct. If it seemed an odd calling for a gifted, operatically trained tenor, it was employment many a journeyman artist could relate to: the proverbial "day job." As it turns out, no police academy in the world could have trained Rodriguez for the crucial role his city's darkest hour thrust upon him. While his colleagues mourned their staggering losses and toiled around the clock in rescue efforts, Rodriguez delivered renditions of "God Bless America" that rallied both his city and his country, much as Kate Smith's version of the Irving Berlin patriotic standard had done at the dawn of WWII.

Contemporary jazz great-producer Tom Scott took it from there, showcasing Rodriguez's powerful voice in this deftly arranged album focused sharply on personal and national inspiration. Taking his cue from his own hero, Mario Lanza, Rodriguez instills no small amount of drama in his performances, and it serves him well on tracks like the American folk classic "Shenandoah," a rousing take on Scarlet Pimpernel's "Into the Fire," and the relative Sinatra rarity "The House I Live In." The "God Bless America" here varies from the original single release, with Rodriguez reading the spoken intro once delivered by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Is Rodriguez the greatest tenor of modern times? No. But it's hard to imagine a talent better suited to the challenge history has thrust upon him; we're lucky--make that blessed--to have him. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-07-21

This cd will bring tears to your eyes. His voice is so clear and lovely. I bought this cd for my mother for her birthday in September. It is so sad that the events of September 11 had to occur for this man to be discovered.

God Bless Daniel Rodriquez.......2007-07-16

This alblum is a treasure to own and listen to. He really captures the spirit of patriotism. I have played his songs at a local fireworks show that I DJ at and his songs are up there with the other songs by artists by Mr. Lee "God Bless The U.S.A." Greenwood and other great artists. New York City and the nation needed him at a time when we were trying to recover from the worst tragedy in the history of the U.S.A. and he was there for us.

Music From and For the Heart.......2006-11-25

Daniel's album is music to be shared with family and with friends to help further ensure warmth, strong family ties, and love of our beautiful country. His voice is magical, skilled, rich and so memorable that it can take one on a journey from yesterday to promise for a bright tomorrow. This is a superb rendering of past unforgettable music. His solemn rendition of the peace song "God Bless America" is the album's centerpiece and truly unforgettable....

Daniel Rodriguez.......2006-11-11

I first heard of Daniel Rodriguez a couple of months ago when he sang on Jay Leno's show. He was/is WONDERFUL! His voice is beautiful, but he sings from the heart, and that makes him exceptional.

Some definite winners on this album.......2005-12-14

My favorites are "Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer" where Daniel truly shows off his vocal talents. I could have done without the choir backup on "Ave Maria" but nonetheless a great rendition.

The ending that he has for the "The Lord's Prayer" almost brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it. Well done Daniel.

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Phew.
Organic Ambient Trance Funk
what i expected
Clean and Beautiful: A prelude to the live experience
Eclectic Electric Jazz Electronica

Nomad
Lotus
Manufacturer: Harmonized
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Phew........2006-01-29

What gets me about Lotus isn't just that their sound is crisp and their melodies beautifully composed. What gets me is that their songs--often relaxed, very chill, meandering through a song almost effortlessly--can be so infectious and bring you to a completely different mental plane. Nomad is an incredible studio synthesis of their talent. Seeing them live is the best way to go (it's incredible) but Nomad really gives you a great scope of their talent... although, they are also this tight in person.

Organic Ambient Trance Funk.......2005-08-16

I just had to write this review because this cd deserves an average rating of 5 stars. This is a very sophisticated interpretation of Lotus's live sound. No self-indulgent meandering, just very tastful, structured compositions. However, i don't think everyone has the capacity to appreciate the aesthetic value of this music, along with the overall musicianship.

This cd jams, but in a subtle way. Lotus leaves out alot of the uneeded tension in alot of music today and replaces it with a easy vibe that is equally relaxing as it is danceable. The music is part ambient so its not music that demands to be listened to. It fits well in the background at a party or in the car. Its not all about the individual solos, instead more about the vibe the music, as a whole, gives off. It is as equally interesting as it is ignorable. It's downtempo electronica that perfectly combines organic jams with ambient textures. This is one of my favorite albums i own, and i'd recomend it to anyone who appreciates good music.

what i expected.......2005-08-15

Someone told me about lotus so I checked them out. The "live drum and base/jam techno" scene is on the rise and Lotus along with bands like MFA, djnotadj, and signal path is certainly one of the pioneers. The cd sounds great with many varied explorations into different styles of the live techno genre. Check it.

Clean and Beautiful: A prelude to the live experience.......2005-05-13

Yo ladies N gents, I go to college in PA, and the first time I really heard anything about Lotus came when a kid on my floor bought this disc and I spun it in my room. First and foremost, this album is totally righteous. If youre into classical improv and jamming, this is for you, and also, if youre into dance/trance this is for you as well. Furthermore, if youre into funk, they lay it down in kingly fashion. I've seen lotus twice this year, and the first time they were awesome, and the second time (a mere 3 months later) they were completely unreal. Whoever wrote that B/S about STS9 being better than lotus has obviously not seen them live, or was candy flippin too hard to understand. Sound tribe is a complete and utter joke compared to this band; in fact, there is no comparison. Please do yourselves the favor and go see Lotus live, and while youre at it, get this disc. Peace

Eclectic Electric Jazz Electronica.......2005-03-28

You may have heard the buzz about this band. They
are truly a formally well-educated musical band
that likes to improvise off the audience's energy.
The use of improvisation, as well as certain music
phrases, or riffs, classifies them as jazz
performers. Rolling Stone magazine calls their
music "Loose, spontaneous Jam Rock instrumentals.
Funk and Latin influences surface in both the guitar
figures and the overall rhythms, while the drums
show a real jazz-inflected approach to dynamics and
may be the group's strong point." The drummer,
Steve Clemens (related to Samuel Langhorne?) is
indeed dynamic and delivers a great sound. But I
think the melodic/harmonic interplay between the
guitarist (Mike Rempel) and keyboard man (Luke
Miller) sustains the compositions over the length
of the musical program.
The music ranges from Smooth Jazz to Grateful
Dead concert jamming--definitely an eclectic mix.
In fact it seems at times that Mike is channeling
Jerry Garcia (not a bad contact)!
So, if you like instumental music that is great
to listen to (for both background and fore) pick
up this CD. The samples provide good examples of
the sound quality and dynamics of Lotus'
material.

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BUY THIS !!! You will smile : )
Captures the live experience
Modern Sanatanaesque
My Friend Joey C
Perfectly captured

Live: Official Bootleg (Vol. 1)
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Manufacturer: Coach House Records
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ASIN: B000182FOU
Release Date: 2003-12-01

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Album Description

Recorded live on July 19, 2003 at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California. This CD represents the return of the original lineup of dada, the 1990s alt-rock trio.

Customer Reviews:

BUY THIS !!! You will smile : ).......2007-04-20

Been a huge Dada fan since Puzzle & Dizz Knee Land (which was originally titled Disneyland on the pressing. Disney sued due to the "violent" nature of the subject matter, and subsequent issuances were re-spelled to pacify Disney (now a promoter of some far,far worse content in thier media). IMHO this is the best trio, if not the best band to come out of the 90's. It is very sad that they did not meet with more financial success. But they have put out music that is unequalled in it's muscianship, and complexity & simplicity at the same time.
I saw them live 1 time, at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem NC in 2004. It was an amazing night I'll never forget. Michael Gurley was there playing with the flu, no less, what dedication! They sounded flawless.
This CD is a great capture of thier in concert ability.
Joie Calio's performance of "Moon" is alone worth more than the price of the CD.
I find myself at a loss for words to describe the talent this trio exhibits......

Captures the live experience.......2007-01-10

This CD aptly captures the live vibe of this talented band. As the band's first live album, the clarity of sound does justice to the complex musicianship and strong songwriting. The song selection is well balanced and shows off dada's considerable range and talent. A great live album from a brilliant live band.

Modern Sanatanaesque.......2005-02-04

I saw dada in concert a year ago and have been a dada fanatic ever since. This is the first album I bought (at the concert). I love this album, but didn't become a dada fanatic until I bought their 5 studio albums. You can get most of their albums here, but should check out their store at dadatheband.com since some are cheaper there (several of their albums are sold out there so you need to get them here). This album is best for someone who loves dada already or loves to watch Santana in concert, for example. With this album you get a nine minute version of Ask The Dust, a drum solo that moves into their song Posters and audience participation with their two anthem songs - Feel Me, Don't You #$@ and Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. You also get a wonderful live versions of Dizz Knee Land and A Trip With My Dad. These three musicians are phenomenal. If you don't own any dada music, start with Puzzle. You can get the used IRS version cheap, but they have a new release with bonus tracks that you'll want to pick up later (so you may want to start with those anyway). All of their albums, including their solo albums are fantastic. If you like 60s psychedelic music, then pick up How To Be Found. I think their albums dada and El Subliminoso have more of a Alternative/Modern Rock feel, and American Highway Flower has a slight southern rock feel. All of them are 90s alternative with superior musicianship and harmonies.

My Friend Joey C.......2004-06-17

Hello, I became a fan in 92 when a stereo store clerk demoed the new "DADA - Puzzle" CD for me. I went to see them open for STING in SEATTLE the following year and met the Band at a bar where they played again that night. They were even better in that dark, crappy little club! They were very approachable and signed autos & CDs. 5 years later my friend calls and says she just got hired as a nanny for this bass player from LA that just moved to Seattle. NO WAY! I got to come over and hang out with Joey Calio @ his house and we started Mountain Biking 5-6 times a mo. Well it's been 5 years since then and I am still a huge fan! I just went to see my friend in another dark, crappy Seattle Club. And I bought This CD plus the New Joey Calio & New DADA studio CDs, and Joey & the band signed them all! I play them all the time. GREAT guyz & Great Musicians! Buy all thier music! ;-)

Perfectly captured.......2004-06-16

This is a band that was sorely overlooked in part because of their record company's demise. They truly have it all.. songwritting, great vocals and excellent musicianship. Unfortunately I've never seen them live however this cd does a great job of capturing them fleshing out some of their best songs. It is a good introduction to this trio.

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Wish I'd Been There
Concise,rich,warm

Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast
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Customer Reviews:

Wish I'd Been There.......1998-12-25

It is very difficult (if not totally pointless) to choose a 'favorite' Van Morrison cd. The sheer volume of recorded work precludes such a choice. Also, works of art (and much of Morrison's recorded work is art) often defy such catagorization. That being said, I find myself returning again and again to this disc. The instrumental arrangements for the most part are spare yet the vocals very lush creating a sort of low-key ecstasy (if such a thing can be imagined) quite unlike almost any other of Morrison's recordings. The pairing of Van's voice with the synthesizers and trumpet of Mark Isham is inspired. These versions of 'She Gives Me Religion' and 'Vanlose Stairway' are absolutely inspired providing a thrilling emotional resonance rare even for Van. I never tire of this disc and recomend it highly.

Concise,rich,warm.......1998-08-21

This CD is a beauty. It's not quite the timeless classic that It's Too Late is... nor is it the sprawling (and hence, expensive) collection of live tunes that Night in San Francisco is. The Opera House show has certain concise, yet rich feel. It has been a favorite of mine for years and I highly recomend it!

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I love Seal!
Desert Island Stuff
Sweet as a kiss from a rose
WITHOUT PEER
Finally, a live concert! And a great package deal, too.

Live in Paris
Seal
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ASIN: B0007Z0VW0
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

Crazy
Get It Together
Killer
Just Like You Said
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Deep Water (DVD)

Album Description

The first-ever live concert album from multiplatinum-selling, Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed Seal, Live in Paris features a DVD of his spectacular performance at the Olympia Bruno Coquatrix on July 6, 2004, and a CD duplicating the DVD's audio (sans four tracks). With the DVD including a 5.1 Surround Sound mix, Live in Paris is the ultimate in-concert experience of the pop, dance, urban and adult contemporary superstar.

Customer Reviews:

I love Seal!.......2007-06-26

I first fell in love with Seal years ago when I was in a mall and a store was playing Whirlpool on its muzak. I asked the guy who was that singing and he had to do some investigating for me. When he told me it was Seal, I immediately went to buy his CD. I was hooked! This live set by Seal is truly a joy to listen to. His vocal quality is unique, and very easy to listen to. I would also recommend any of his albums, especially his acoustic recordings. He is one of the most underrated vocalists out there today.

Desert Island Stuff.......2007-02-18

Seal is one of those pleasantly rare musical artists who defies description by not having a genre. This combo release of CD and DVD is such a value and showcases just what a musical treasure Seal is. The Parisian audience stunned me on the DVD by remaining absolutely quiet during the performance of "Don't Cry". The one thing that has always escaped my understanding is lack of universal appeal of his work. So many less-talented singers who perform other's work are more popular, but their voices are not the instrument that Seal's is. He performs his own songs with mature, thoughtful lyrics and also musically interesting pieces he has written or co-written. Seal fans, this is a Desert Island piece for you, but the DVD with the DTS® soundtrack almost beats being at a concert.

Sweet as a kiss from a rose.......2007-02-04

In Paris in 2004, Seal performed his first ever live concerts. The aptly-titled LIVE IN PARIS is a recording of one of those concerts. On LIVE IN PARIS, Seal performs most of his hits, including "Crazy", "Kiss from a Rose", "Love's Divine", and "Future Love Paradise". Seal's studio recordings are largely synthesized, so it's very interesting to hear him perform these songs live with actual musicians (and a talented bunch of musicians at that). The songs have a different sound to them, but the same wonderful feeling. There's a surprising amount of energy in this recording, both from the performers and the exuberant audience (which is remarkably courteous and remains silent through the actual songs, applauding wildly during the intervals between the songs). The songs are as charming as ever, and the recording as a whole is so sweet that it feels much like I'd imagine a kiss from a rose would feel.

There is more than just the CD recording in this package, though - it also includes a marvelous DVD recording of the concert that includes songs not on the CD. The DVD is very well-filmed, and with the surround mix it really feels like you're there at the concert with Seal. All in all, it's a delectable package and a great way to keep the hungry fan at bay while Seal records his next album.

WITHOUT PEER.......2006-05-14

It seems like only yesterday that Seal swept into the scene with his self titled debut. This is probably his best release yet - a seamless DVD and Cd of great music. If you're new to Seal - it's a great place to start. If you're a fan - the other reviews say it all. A worthy release.

Finally, a live concert! And a great package deal, too........2006-01-11

I just received this for Christmas and had to come "in here" to see what others think of it. I have never written a review here before, but want to share my thoughts on this one.

I absolutely love it, like others are saying - very soulful performance, and great arrangements of the songs that I love so much, too. I'm surprised that the little intricacies and subtleties that make his studio work so rich are here - sounds much better than I expected from a live performance. I also applaud his choice to release a show done in a country where the audience has respect enough for the performers to BE QUIET DURING THE SONGS, except when appropriate; I swear you could hear a pin drop in moments of this show, very refreshing! I have been to many concerts in my 40 years (including 2 with Seal!) and love the experience, but have just about had enough of the rudeness of others while there . . . sorry for the tangent . . . Anyway, I have been a big fan of Seal's since the first time hearing "Crazy" in 1991, and so, was anxious to hear what blend of songs he would contribute here. Great selection, with my only disappointment being the absence of "Violet," from his first album - one of my personal favorites (I understand the show did have to end sometime, though).

Since you're reading this, you obviously have a bit of interest in this release, and Seal, and I don't see how you could possibly be dissapointed! Great CD/DVD value! Enjoy.

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If only it was the whole show ...
John Denver in Concert
A Great Live Album
John Denver's best CD
Live at the Sydney Opera House

Live at the Sydney Opera House
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Tracks:

Rocky Mountain High
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Back Home Again
Fly Away
Looking For Space
I Want To Live
Calypso
Me And My Uncle
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
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Thank God I'm A Country Boy
Take Me Home, Country Roads
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Customer Reviews:

If only it was the whole show ..........2007-04-03

I agree with virtually everything the other reviewers of this CD have said, but I'd like to add the following: It is a CRIME that RCA did not see fit to release the entire show on CD!!! That's the only reason this CD does not receive five stars from me.

When this concert was originally issued on LP many years ago, it contained only 12 songs. And when it was originally issued on CD, it was an import in the U.S. and still contained only 12 songs. But when that CD version apparently sold fairly well, RCA decided to reissue it domestically in the U.S. and add a few more tracks. What they added was "Today," "Calypso" and "Me and My Uncle," as one of the other reviewers stated, plus Denver's introductions of his band. That gave it a total of 16 tracks.

But given the fact that Denver never played under two hours on any of the occasions I saw him in concert, I feel certain that even with the additional songs, only about half the show is on this disc. So why didn't RCA put out the whole thing on a two-disc set when they reissued it? Who knows? SO HOW ABOUT IT RCA? COULD YOU PLEASE ISSUE A DELUXE EDITION OF "LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE?" As one of the other reviewers stated, with the accoustics at the SOH, this might have been a once-in-a-lifetime show.

Several years ago, you put out a deluxe edition of "Waylon Live" by Waylon Jennings. It was originally a single, incomplete disc when it came out on CD the first time, then you put it out again on a double-disc set, which is AWESOME. SO PLEASE DO THE SAME FOR JD at the SOH!!!!

I was fortunate enough to obtain a video copy of an outdoor concert Denver performed in Sydney later in this same 1977-78 tour of Australia. Naturally he has the same band and orchestra. The picture quality is not that great, given the digital age we live in, but it is nice to have.

Apparently that show was originally broadcast on TV in the Land Down Under. The show is more than two hours long and Denver performs many of his hits and album cuts from that period that aren't available on the other live albums/CDs mentioned by my fellow reviewers.

It also would sure be nice if that show could be dug out of the vaults and issued on DVD as well with the sound and picture cleaned up for the digital age!!! Perhaps it could be done in memory of Denver, who was killed 10 years ago this year (2007) as this is being written.

SO HOW ABOUT IT RCA AND DENVER HEIRS?????

But until that happens, this CD is well worth having.

John Denver in Concert.......2006-07-26

This is an excellent concert. This shows his humor and his excellent musical talent. It even contains his flaws when his voice cracks occasionally which just shows that no one can always be perfect. This is a must for all John Denver fans. He always shows his best when he's in concert. I've been to many of his concerts and they are the most memorable and most fun concerts I've ever been to. It's just fabulous!

A Great Live Album.......2006-07-04

I really enjoy this album, I really do. Live albums make you feel like you are there and they can be very personal, unlike a studio album. It is too bad that the record execs have not seen fit to release more albums of John Denver performing live.
Right from the beginning intro with John saying, "relax and ease back in your seats" you know that John is pleased to have the audience with him.
All of the tracks here are well performed and arranged. Looking For Space, a favorite of mine, is slowed down and caressed by John's voice and the band. The entire album is filled with favorites of JD fans.
Listen to the consumer Mr/Ms Record Exec, give us more albums like this of John Denver live in concert.

John Denver's best CD.......2003-08-15

If you like John Denver, this is his best CD. It was recorded to be a CD and the concert was at the Sydney Australia Opera House- imagine the acoustics! It is too bad the other songs he sang that night were not put on a second CD.

Live at the Sydney Opera House.......2002-10-10

I inherited this album from my father on vinyl and over more than 20 years, I've worn it out. I had been trying unsuccessfully to obtain a new copy for a while. Surprisingly, for a concert recorded in Australia, the cd isn't released here. It was a pleasant find to see it available at [Amazon.com].
I wanted it mainly for John's version of an Oz folk song, Moreton Bay. This is a fine rendition, very poignant.
John is in good form and obvious good humour on this night, the live album is recorded in a single venue and has a cohesive quality and great mood. All the songs sound better than the studio versions, although I prefer my music live, which colours my view.
A must for any John Denver fan.

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decently good
Amazing!!
The [...] Album Review by Scott Irvine

Live and Learn
House of Fools
Manufacturer: Drive Thru
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MMLPBO
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Introduction
It Could Be Easy
Until It's Over
My Life Before Today
Kiss The Haze
Me & Everyone I Know
What Are We Supposed To Do
Go Down
Better Part Of Me
Interested
Pour Me Out
I Heard A Rumor
Coke & Smoke
Live & Learn
Bonus Track

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decently good.......2007-04-03

On first listen, the album is ok. But on second, third, and fourth, it takes on a new light and it starts to sound good. One thing about this album is that is that it has very good lyrics. Some of the best of this album are: It could be easy, Me and everyone I know, My life before today, go down, Better Part of me, Interested, and Coke and Smoke.
There are a few that I didn't like, but altogether it is a good album that will eventually grow on you.

Amazing!!.......2007-03-26

Haven't taken it out of my cars CD player since I bought it on it's release date!

The [...] Album Review by Scott Irvine.......2007-03-06

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Though second-guessing was extensive when I first jumped into Live and Learn, it soon become strikingly blatant that House of Fools is so subtly brilliant that it's a wonder this band hasn't made it further than they have. First impressions hardly grasp the finer points of the album, so I'm glad I came back to Fools's debut as quickly as I did. Hailing from North Carolina, this sextet is just one of those bands that really doesn't need much explanation. Rhythmically solid collectivity and well orchestrated country-influenced pop cadence flow through all fourteen tracks exceptionally, only stumbling on a few tracks here and there. It's no wonder they were confidently scooped up by Drive-Thru and have been on "Look Out For..." lists ever since. With the release of their incredible debut, Live and Learn, expect a scene of fools for House of Fools real soon.

With a couple songs still lingering on the debut that date back to the band's self-titled EP ("My Life Before Today", "Kiss the Haze"), we get a chance to sample both the old and the new. But the tracks we're still rocking from the EP hold their charm and are in fact some of the best songs on Live and Learn. "Kiss the Haze" is undeniably the highlight of the album's first half simply because its completely unique sound and best example of that collectivity I spoke of earlier. If it's not bassist Jeff Linn's irreplaceable arpeggio-based grooves fronting drummer Phil Bell's one-two beat, its Matt Bowers's organ-like keyboard tone backing vocalist Josh King's lively chorus lead.

And as I witness this perfect soundtrack to warm Southern days, so graciously peppered with hints of The Beatles and The Format, nothing so delightful could be led by any better than the former mentioned frontman. Josh King's freshly reserved vocals rarely miss a beat, and the rest of the band is staunch to propel King's vocal style to new heights. Lyrically, Drive-Thru aptly describes them as "open-hearted". Though standard, if not cliché, biography terminology, it really undermines King's lyrical range.

"Diving like a bird/I picked the blue out of your eyes/Hijack a plane to France/If we could watch the moon/Dance across the street into a bar/I would never leave/But I know I'll have to go sometime/You're hold on me is stronger than the alcohol/That is slowly killing me."

The second half of the album lacks the energy of the first seven songs, but more down-to-earth tracks such as "Better Part of Me" and "Coke and Smoke" makes up for the fact there are uncharacteristically slower-tempo, etc. songs finishing off the album. I mean, songs like "I Heard a Rumor" are just painful, considering the fantastic formula the band established previously. However, the title-track album closer, "Live and Learn", finishes the album off nicely with a pleasing piano based jive to jam-band outro.

Though I find myself less and less interested in the going-ons of Drive-Thru Records, House of Fools has the label once again part of my life with one of my favorite releases for 2007 thus far. Live and Learn is a feel-good rock album that experiments with engaging folk elements; evening out to a thoroughly good debut from quite a promising collective. Though a couple of songs included were previously released, there's no reason why one who even had a slight interest in the EP should pass up this beauty. Live and Learn is gorgeous.

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Decent techno
Wow! Pure Energy. I feel like I am there!
Everything,Everything and a whole lot more!
No other Underworld album comes close!
Buy the DVD!!

Live: Everything, Everything
Underworld
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ASIN: B00004X0BW
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

Juanita/Kiteless
Cups
Push Upstairs
Pearls Girl
Jumbo
Shudder/King Of Snake
Born Slippy Nuxx
Rez/Cowgirl

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At the end of 1999, Underworld returned from their international Beaucoup Fish tour utterly exhausted. They had spent almost two years on the road, and that was enough for deck wizard Darren Emerson, who picked up his record box, jetted off to Uruguay, claimed his mantle as a globe-trotting international DJ, and turned his back on Underworld forever. Rick Smith, however, reacted to the experience of coming off the tour in a very different way. Locking himself in the studio for eight months, he watched and listened to tape after tape of the Underworld live experience, examining it, dissecting it, evaluating it. The result is Everything, Everything, a 75-minute compilation of the band's greatest onstage moments, from a rampant, super-fast "Shudder/King of Snake" to a breathtaking closing hybrid of techno milestones on "Rez/Cowgirl"--and not forgetting, of course, a frenetic thunder through the band's ultimate crowd-pleaser, the heavenly prototrance anthem "Born Slippy." To the Underworld disciple, this offering will surely come as manna from heaven. --Louis Pattison

Customer Reviews:

Decent techno.......2007-02-24

I tend to like up beat bubbly techno to dance to. This had some good stuff, but I should've paid attention to the fact it was live. Oops.

Wow! Pure Energy. I feel like I am there! .......2006-10-22

Underworld sneak up on you with their epic morphing and hypnotic long pieces. And this album is pure adrenaline. I have seen these guys live and this is like being there again. I have only one other live CD that comes close (The Cult)to capturing the live vibe and energy so well. This is one of my faves, and because of the great choice of tracks its also my fave Underworld CD. These guys are awesome and this CD is testimony to how insanely awesome they are!

Everything,Everything and a whole lot more!.......2005-08-11

I've never seen Underworld live before and with this cd, I dont think I need to. 'Juanita',Kiteless' and 'Cups' kick things off nicely getting the crowd ready of what's to come. Their version of 'Pearl's Girl' sends shivers down my spine and I love the 'aaahhh' bits on the trancey chords really get me into a state of ecstacy. Amazing breakdown. 'Jumbo' is simply breath taking."Click"! 'Born slippy' live is mesmerising with a nice twist of analogue-esque twiddling mania. And 'Rez/Cowgirl ends things off superbly,getting the crowd to interact and sing along the riff at the end. Class. For anyone reading this review would you please let me know where I can find the 'Micronauts' remix of 'Bruce Lee'. thanks.

No other Underworld album comes close!.......2004-12-28

A great tribute to one of the best live acts to emerge from the early nineties dance scene. Many of the tracks are definite improvements on the original versions and the upbeat euphoria of the Underworld live experience really comes across. If I had to recommend one Underworld album it would definitely be this one.

The track listing covers most of their best stuff. "Pearl's Girl" with it's "crazy crazy" chant steams along gloriously. The more mellow "Jumbo" with oceanic keyboards and rippling sequencer is excellent. The classic rave anthem "Born Slippy" is inevitably included towards the end and has never sounded better than here. The set builds to a mind-blowing stonking romp of "Rez/Cowgirl" that blows your head off!

Trance-techno dance music at it's very best. You simply can not listen to this without at least wanting to shake your body a bit!

Buy the DVD!!.......2004-10-06

This is a great album. But to really feel and experience what's on here you have to buy the DVD. It's simply incredible. The tracks can be viewed in their truest and most rightful sense. Frankly, the DVD will blow your mind.

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There aren't that many 'Live' Electronica albums that demand purchasing...(this is one of them!!!)
Strictly For The Fans
Excellent Orb Album...
This CD rocks. All doubters stand aside
Live 93 (Evil 36)

Live 93
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ASIN: B0000018H8
Release Date: 1994-02-01

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Little Fluffy Clouds
Star 6 And 7 8 9
Towers Of Dub
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With more than two hours of music, this is a hard-core Orb experience. However, fans and newcomers alike should not be intimidated, because Live 93 offers coherent, wonderfully recorded versions of some of the band's greatest moments. Indeed, many of the tracks included here are even better than their album versions ("Towers of Dub," for example, is absolutely devastating). While no one has ever accused the Orb of condensing their music, the tracks here feel even less constrained by the notion of time. Free to wander up, over, and around the music, the Orb let no thought go unexplored. Bass lines rumble like tectonic plates, melodies echo and float gravity-free, and all the while samples drift in and out of view, as if "Dr." Alex Patterson were scanning the universe with some jerrybuilt, deep-space radio. Tune in, turn on... --S. Duda

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You'd think two discs/141 minutes of unadorned machine rhythms and strikingly original samples (Morricone, Rickie Lee Jones, TV documentaries, some chap named Victor Lewis-Smith singing, "Ripped to the Tits on Drink and Drugs") would be overkill, and you'd be right. But, taken in 30-minute doses, the Orb is both fascinating and functional in these excerpts from concert events in Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Glastonbury. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

There aren't that many 'Live' Electronica albums that demand purchasing...(this is one of them!!!).......2005-10-26

It has to be said that 'Live' Albums can be notoriously tricky beasts. Trying to capture the energy of a Live Performance, can be a little like trying to capture 'Lightning in a Bottle', because it's hard trying to replicate the actual experience of actually being there, that's probably why their aren't as many expectational 'Live' albums as their should be, as there's nothing quite like actually being there, and seeing the performance for yourself. And although there are expectational 'Live' albums available, especially for the Rock/Soul/Jazz genres etc....there are very few 'Live' albums available for the electronica genre, that stand amongst the best 'Live' albums. Maybe its because the genre is largely reliant on digital technology, and seeing as that produces a crisp recording, there isn't as much a need for for Live recordings, that are arguably of a much lower fidelity than listeners are used to.

Which makes 'The Orb's' decision to release a 'Live' album all the more puzzling, and even more remarkable, considering that their music leans heavily towards downtempo/ambient grooves, it's hardly the sort of format to replicate the energy or dynamics of a conventional 'Live' album. But the first thing that'll surprise listeners, is the fact that the sound quality on this double Cd Live album is that it's only a couple of shades lower than that of the duo's actual studio recordings, with much of the crowd noise keep to a minimum. And as well as retaining the sprawling and soothing rhythms that the duo, became known for with their music, a lot of the crowd favourites are included here, although it should be noted that tracks have been shortened or slightly modified on some of the more 'Epic' tracks. (having 20 minute tracks in a 'Live' performance, wouldn't leave much room for a variety of tracks), yet surprisingly everything is consistent, and the playful sampling and sound effects, that feature almost everything from BBC nature recordings to American NASA space broadcasts and reflective synthwork, and a multitude of special effects, coupled with those ambient flourishes, all remain intact. And listeners that are paying attention, will notice the various "Pink Floyd" references dotted over the course of the album (Check out the CD Cover art, which is a cheeky reference to "Pink Floyd's - Animals" album).

This has definitely got to be one of the albums that I've been enjoying most over the last couple of weeks, it's not something that I've been sitting intently and concentrating on all the time. Instead it's been more like music to have on whilst I've been working, as it has that delicate and soothing flow, that works remarkably well, to have it on, in the background, and it's surprising just how well this music has aged, considering that the 'Ambient House' genre is now behind us (commercially at least). It's not an album that I'd recommend to listeners new (or fairly New) to 'The Orb', as you really should have: "Adventures beyond the Ultraworld", "U.F.Orb", or even the 'Best of' first. As this release feels as little bit geared towards the existing fan base, rather than attracting a new fan-base. But providing that you are acquainted with their previous work, I'd say that providing you can still find this, it's the next logical step, and it also joins the (very) small collection of essential 'Live' electronica albums.

Strictly For The Fans.......2004-08-09

If you're not too familiar with The Orb, this isn't the one to start with. For introductions, check out "Orblivion", "Orbus Terrarum", or "U.F.Off".

If you're a fan and you don't have this one, you need to stop sleeping. Even though it's not their best release, this one remains a personal favorite. Most people tend to think that electronic music doesn't translate well into a live, improvised atmosphere. This album blows that notion out of the water. If you're a dready tour kid that likes Phish or the Dead, you may even appreciate this one (if you're open-minded enough). I prefer the renditions of "OOBE" and "Little Fluffy Clouds" on this over the studio versions and the contribution of a REAL bass player and a REAL drummer definitely allows this to compete with any other so-called 'live psychedelic' rock music.

This stuff is way more danceable than those other jam bands out right now. It's widely believed that dancing can put you into a psychedelic trance and if this is the case then 1960s nostalgia doesn't compare to modern acid rock like this.

Excellent Orb Album..........2002-08-02

I was kind of shocked that so many people gave this mediocre or poor reviews. I actually prefer this to the majority of their studio albums. Nothing compares to Orbus Terrarum, their crown jewel, but I would rather listen to this one before any of the others. '...Ultraworld' is great, but sounds a little dated now, same can be said for'UFOrb'. 'Pomme Fritz' shines, but only on a couple of tracks...same for 'Orblivion', and 'Cydonia' was a massive disapointment. So...this two disc live album, which might as well be a remix album, makes up for the others(In my humble opinion). The early versions of 'Plateau' and 'Valley' are great listening, as are the live versions of 'oobe' 'towers of dub' and of course 'blue room'. Every Orb fan should have this in their collection. Also, if you can find 'Orbscure Tracks'...don't pass it up. Peace...

This CD rocks. All doubters stand aside.......2002-03-15

This is my 5th Orb album in my collection and by far my favorite. The "I have a dream" version of "Outlands" is the best version I have ever heard and always makes me want to get up and dance. Any version of "Little Fluffy Clouds" is always an Orb-fan must and, this one is no exception. Ooh yeah, the rest of the songs are good too but, being and Orb-fan you get tend to pick your favorites... Enjoy.

Live 93 (Evil 36).......2001-05-11

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