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Wright and Gilmour also accompany Barrett on much of the material. Their tasteful blend of murmured bass, harmonium, and piano nicely complements Barrett's acoustic strumming and the album's slower pace and slightly darker mood, providing a counterpoint to Barrett's dislike of conventional song structure. From the seemingly paranoid free-association of "Rats" to the dirge "Maisie," Barrett seems to be channeling his wounded psyche directly to the vinyl. But just when you think you've heard it all, Barrett surprises with the beautiful (and almost conventional) "Gigolo Aunt." The importance of the contributions that Syd Barrett--a man simultaneously years ahead and years behind the times--made to music are undeniable.
If THE MADCAP LAUGHS showed Syd Barrett's paring down his songs into their basic components to reveal their inner workings, then BARRETT is the fruition of that process. While BARRETT is not a tremendous departure from what Barrett had been working on earlier, it seems to have benefited from Rick Wright taking Roger Waters's place alongside David Gilmour in the producer's chair. (If Waters had trouble "getting" Barrett in the context of Floyd, then there was little chance of a sympathetic ear during the solo sessions.)
Personnel: Syd Barrett (vocals, guitar); Vic Saywell (tuba); Richard Wright (piano, harmonium, organ); David Gilmour (bass instrument); Jerry Shirley (drums).
Syd Barrett Barrett Songs Barrett Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   Barrett....genius
Being a Floyd fan for many years, I never really gave much thought to the original front man. Happened to catch a documentary on Floyd and Barret, and was blown away. Picked up the solo albums, and realised that this man was deeply under-rated. Love this album, it's a must have.
Submitted by KP (Minneapolis, MN, USA) 
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 The madcaps keeps laughing
This album almost reaches the brilliance of the first Syd album but sadly lacks the consistency of the last album. It opens with possibly his all time best song 'Baby Lemonade' which contains his best lyric 'In a clock they sent through a washing machine'. These are closely followed by two more classics 'Love Song' and 'Dominoes' but then it all starts going wrong. 'Rats' and 'Maisie' are just messy and unrewarding and 'I Never Lied To You' (which I assume is improvised) is possibly his worst song ever. However there are other gems on this album, 'Gigolo Aunt' is a stand-out track, as is 'Effervescing Elephant'.
Overall, well done, though could have done better. See me for spelling mistakes.
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More Barrettish brilliance.
Before the genius known forever as Roger Keith (Syd) Barrett withdrew from the public gaze forever, we were left with one more piece of recorded excellence to treasure and reflect on what might have been.
"Barrett" is arguably the better of Syd's solo LP's...although there's not a lot to separate them. Top tracks include "Baby Lemonade", "Gigolo aunt" and "Effervescing elephant" (which apparently was the first song that Syd ever wrote.
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Purchase Barrett CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Procol Harum Whiter Shade Of Pale CD (1972) (Import) Germany
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Procol Harum's first album was originally released without the inclusion of "A Whiter Shade of Pale," a song that had been a monumental hit just before the LP appeared. In subsequent releases, the running order of the album was slightly changed and "Good Captain Clack" was omitted to make room for the hit that the public expected. What further confused matters was the fact that the debut was available variously as a self-titled release and as A WHITER SHADE OF PALE, both of which featured the new track ordering.
In any event, Procol Harum's debut is a formidable and ambitious effort. The band combined seemingly disparate strains of R&B, classical, and rock & roll to great success, becoming a progressive band before the term was even being used. The band's songs are superbly crafted, arranged, and performed. Standout performances abound from singer Gary Brooker, unheralded drummer B.J. Wilson, and organist Matthew Fisher. Keith Reid's poetic lyrics are a perfect match for the unique sonic world the rest of the band assembles.
German digipak reissue of 1967 album includes four bonus tracks, 'Lime Street Blues', 'Homburg', 'Monsieur Armand' & 'Seem To Have The Blues All The Time'. All tracks on this CD are in Mono as originally released in 1967. Repertoire.
| | Pink Floyd Saucerful Of Secrets CD (1968)
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Pink Floyd's second album is a hesitant transition from the baroque acid whimsy of PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN into the futuristic space rock the group would refine through DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. Recorded as Syd Barrett was messily leaving the band (Barrett contributes one track, the cacophonous "Jugband Blues," though rumors persist that he plays on at least a couple of others), the album finds the remaining members, including new guitarist Dave Gilmour, exploring their new roles in public.
Keyboardist Richard Wright contributes two lovely, pastoral tracks, "Remember a Day" and "See Saw," that echo Barrett's familiar childlike whimsy, while bassist Roger Waters's contributions, along with the band-composed 12-minute title track, map out the pulsating throb and lengthy instrumental sections that would soon become Floyd's sonic trademark. Another key track is the satiric "Corporal Clegg," Waters' first exploration of antiwar themes.
Recorded at EMI Studios, London, England.
Pink Floyd: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour (vocals, guitar); Roger Waters (vocals, bass); Richard Wright (keyboards); Nick Mason (drums).
| | Syd Barrett Madcap Laughs CD (1970)
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When Syd Barrett departed Pink Floyd for a solo career after (minimally) contributing to A SAUCER FULL OF SECRETS in 1969, expectations naturally ran high. Aside from being Floyd's primary songwriter, singer, and guitarist, Barrett had already developed the reputation for being a twisted child prodigy. Taking a turn away from Floyd's complex layered psychedelia, Barrett's solo debut, MADCAP LAUGHS, revealed the singer/songwriter to be a somewhat gentle, reflective poet. Although MADCAP is not as lyrically obscure as most of Barrett's work with Floyd, the album nonetheless proves that Barrett could mutate a simple love song ("Love You," "She Took a Long Cold Look") past the realm of the expected into something chilling.
The plaintive voice-cracking wail of "Won't you miss me / won't you miss me at all?" in "Dark Globe" could just as easily have been directed at a departing lover or the fanbase that Syd was separating himself from at the time through chemical abuse and reclusive behavior. The most compelling song lyrics on MADCAP, however, were not even written by Barrett, but by fellow spiritual expatriate James Joyce. The unlikely collaboration "Golden Hair" is among the most haunting songs ever committed to vinyl. MADCAP is a rich distillation of the triumph of creativity over self-destruction.
Liner Note Author: Toshikazu Ohtaka.
Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England (05/28/1968-08/05/1969).
Photographer: Hipgnosis [Design Group].
Personnel: Syd Barrett (vocals, guitar); Syd Barrett; David Gilmour (guitar, bass instrument); Vic Saywell (tuba); Vic Seywell (horns); Hugh Hopper, Roger Waters (bass instrument); Mike Ratledge (keyboards); John Wilson , Robert Wyatt (drums).
Audio Mixers: Phil Smee; Gareth Cousins.
| | Syd Barrett Opel CD (1989)
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OPEL contains outtakes and previously-unreleased material from the sessions for the LPs THE MADCAP LAUGHS and BARRETT.
Syd Barrett is primarily known amongst fans less as a musician and more of a doomed poet along the lines of Skip Spence or Brian Wilson--someone who talked the talk AND walked the walk. Unfortunately, what's usually lost amid the drug-casualty hoopla is exactly how talented the man was as a singer/songwriter. OPEL is a collection of alternate and rare material that Syd recorded without help from the other members of Pink Floyd (though band members did contribute to his other two official releases). Robert Wyatt and most of Soft Machine back Syd on some of OPEL's tracks, and while this lineup might lack the sympathetic touch of the Gilmour-directed material, OPEL is nonetheless a gem. Of particular interest are the spacier versions of "Octopus" (Here titled (Clowns and Jugglers") and "Wouldn't You Miss Me" (dubbed "Dark Globe" on this collection). A must for Barrett fans and the curious alike.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England between 1968 and 1970. Includes liner notes by Brian Hogg.
Personnel includes: Syd Barrett (vocals, guitar); Mike Ratledge (organ), Hugh Hopper (bass); Robert Wyatt (drums).
Producers: David Gilmor, Roger Waters, Peter Jenner, Malcolm Jones.
| | Procol Harum Salty Dog CD (1969) (Import) Germany
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A SALTY DOG...PLUS contains the complete 1969 original release plus 6 rare or previously unreleased bonus tracks.
This German import reissue is packaged in a digipak and contains the bonus track "Long Gone Geek."
Procol Harum, who reached an astounding peak with their 1967 debut, achieved further heights with each successive release up to A SALTY DOG, their third. This album mixes heartfelt singing with orchestral grandeur and an R&B-based rhythm section (B.J. Wilson is one of the great unsung drummers of the '60s and '70s). The band easily and honestly moves from the symphonic mini-epic of the title track to the bluesy "The Milk of Human Kindness." The dual keyboards offer a regal sheen that is nicely punctuated by Robin Trower's guitar. Throughout, Gary Brooker's vocals are richly barbed and the perfect vehicle to deliver lyricist Keith Reid's literary verses. With the departure of organist Matthew Fisher, this was the last great recording by the original line-up of Procol Harum. This album is essential.
Procol Harum, who reached an astounding peak with their 1967 debut, achieved further heights with each successive release up to A SALTY DOG, their third. This album mixes heartfelt singing with orchestral grandeur and an R&B-based rhythm section (B.J. Wilson is one of the great unsung drummers of the '60s and '70s). The band easily and honestly moves from the symphonic mini-epic of the title track to the bluesy "The Milk of Human Kindness." The dual keyboards offer a regal sheen that is nicely punctuated by Robin Trower's guitar. Throughout, Gary Brooker's vocals are richly barbed--the perfect vehicle to deliver lyricist Keith Reid's literary verses. With the departure of organist Matthew Fisher, this was the last great recording by the original line-up of Procol Harum. This album is essential.
1997 digipak Reissue of 1968 album. 'Quite Rightly So' is the opening cut on Procol's 1968 offering which has the band exploring all the facets of its unique style and
| | VH1 Presents The Corrs Live In Dublin CD (2002)
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This audio document of The Corrs' Dublin homecoming concert has pretty much everything fans of Irish pop could wish for, including an appearance from Bono in his earthly incarnation, fresh from an audience with President George W. Bush. It's to the band's credit that the charismatic singer fails to steal the show, despite creditable efforts via an anthemized version of Ryan Adams' beautifully downtempo "When the Stars Go Blue," and a great, leering rendition of Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra's "Summer Wine."
Somewhat more mysteriously, Rolling Stone Ron Wood also turns up on what sounds dangerously close to a lounge version of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing," but this minor faux pas is redeemed by the Irish folk medley "Joy of Life/Trout in the Bath" which arguably features more full-on Irishness than the Dublin production of RIVERDANCE. There's also a lovely rendition of Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" that's topped only by Ron Wood's reappearance on a finale of the Stones' "Ruby Tuesday." VH1 PRESENTS THE CORRS LIVE IN DUBLIN is a fine mix of the band's greatest hits with a few well-chosen covers, which will doubtless reach out to new fans and longtime Corrs aficionados alike.
Recorded at Ardmore Studios in Dublin, Ireland in January 2002.
The Corrs: Jim Corr (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Sharon Corr (vocals, violin); Andrea Corr (vocals, tin whistle); Caroline Corr (vocals, drums, bodhran, percussion).
| | Battalion Of Saints Cuts... CD (1996)
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Recording information: Powerhouse Recording Studio, San Diego, CA.
Personnel: George Anthony (vocals); Terry Bones (guitar); Mark Bender (drums).
| | UI Iron Apple CD (1999) Extended Play
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UI inlcudes: Sasha Frere-Jones, Clem Waldmann, Wilbo Wright.
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| | Jazz With Gentle Rhythms CD (2003)
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The ten songs on this sampler allegedly all have "gentle rhythms," although some of the music swings quite hard. The performances are drawn from the High Note/Savant catalog and really have very little in common other than being fairly concise examples of straight-ahead soulful jazz. Although the personnel listing is given, the recording dates are not included and there are no real liner notes. Since there is nothing definitive about the sampler and it is an almost random gathering of tracks, this set is pointless and a bit of a frivolity, despite including some worthwhile music; everything is available in more complete form elsewhere. ~ Scott Yanow
Live Recording
Performers include: Cedar Walton, Randy Johnston, The Charles Earland Tribute Band, Norman Simmons, David 'Fathead' Newman, Eric Reed, Houston Person, Winard HArper, Charles Earland & Carlos Garnett.
Personnel: Melvin Sparks, Randy Johnston, Bob DeVos (guitar); David "Fathead" Newman (flute); Eric Alexander , Houston Person, J.D. Allen , Carlos Garnett (tenor saxophone); Jim Rotondi, Patrick Rickman (trumpet); George Cables, Norman Simmons, Richard Wyands, Bruce Barth, Carlton Holmes, Cedar Walton (piano); Joey DeFrancesco, Charles Earland (organ); Joe Locke, Bryan Carrott (vibraphone); Paul Wells , Shingo Okudaira, Grady Tate, Kenny Washington, Vince Ector, Winard Harper, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Cecil Brooks III (drums); Cucho Martínez, Abdou M'Boup, Neil Clarke, Gary Fritz (percussion).
| | Madness 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection CD (2005) Remastered
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THE BEST OF MADNESS, the 20th Century Masters release, boils down the career of one of England's most beloved pop acts from the '80s into an easily digestible 12-track set. Between 1978 and 1984, Madness had a spectacular string of hits in the U.K. thanks to their clever lyrics and arrangements, buoyant, singable melodies, and off-kilter, "nutty" sound. Though their U.S. success was limited to the smash single "Our House" and a handful of videos played in heavy rotation on MTV, they have--in the years since--taken their place alongside the Specials as one of the most distinctive and enduring ska-influenced groups of the era.
"Our House" is here, of course, as are the horn-driven bounce of "House of Fun," the thumping, funky "Cardiac Arrest" and the bright, keyboard-driven "It Must Be Love." Some important material goes missing ("My Girl," for example, is mysteriously absent), and listeners looking for a more comprehensive overview may want a longer compilation. But THE BEST OF MADNESS is a superb introduction to the band's charms. It shows them to be fine musical synthesists (a fact often overlooked) in their blending of ska, R&B, music hall, New Wave, and melodic pop and, more importantly, proves them to be a great deal of fun.
Photographer: Kerstin Rodgers.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Creighton Steel Sounds; Jorgen Angel.
Arranger: Miguel Barrados.
Madness: Carl Smyth (vocals, horns); Graham "Suggs" McPherson (vocals); Chris Foreman (guitar); Lee Thompson (saxophone); Mike Barson (keyboards); Mark Bedford (bass instrument); Daniel "Woody" Woodgate (drums, percussion).
Liner Note Authors: Sara Cody; Sara Cody; G. Hanekroot.
| | Ghost In Stormy Nights CD (2007)
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Every Ghost album tends to feel epic, whether they're getting heavy with droning psych-rock, indulging in avant-noise experimentation, or mellowing out with spiritually minded acoustic folk. IN STORMY NIGHTS, the Japanese collective's eighth album, released on Drag City in 2007, contains sublime examples of all of those facets of the band. With only six songs, the album plays like a concise overview of Ghost's career (this despite the presence of one of the band's most adventurous extended takes, the 28-minute "Hemicyclic Anthelion") without sacrificing an ounce of the powerfully expansive musicality that gives them that epic feel. "Water Door Yellow Gates," with its trippy martial cadence, is a fierce call to arms that issues marching orders worth taking, while the band's cover of Cromagnon's "Caledonia" sends listeners right into battle.
| | Najwa Mayday CD (2008) (Import)
$27.59
Track Listing of songs: All Clear; One and Other Lies; Hey Boys, Girls; Nothing to Do; Trained; Go Cain; Near the Air; Echo; Bitten Everywhere; Nobody Asks; Feel the Beat;
| | Jim Gordon Water & Oil CD (2009)
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An electronic music pioneer, Jim Gordon has been fascinated by the possibilities in electronic music since the age of seven, when he started designing and building his own gear. He started playing professionally at fourteen, in demand as a pianist and woodwind player.A versatile composer, producer and studio musician in the 1960's and 1970's, Gordon often built gear for specific recording sessions.Gordon now composes and records in his home studio. His music embraces many different styles, from relaxing meditative ambient moods to intense poly-rhythms. Many different synthesizers and acoustic instruments are used, as well as alternate tunings and unusual compositional and recording techniques.
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