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Lifehouse's self-titled third album continues the group's brand of strong and sturdy rock, with a newfound maturity reflected in frontman and main songwriter Jason Wade's efforts. Besides having a hand in penning all 12 songs, Wade took the lead in creating the kind of subtle string arrangements that give "All in All" a very Beatlesque sheen. "Walking Away" delves into very personal territory for Wade, with lyrics seemingly aimed a former father figure. Also tying into this confessional detailing of teen abandonment are the churning "Blind," and "Better Luck Next Time." And while the mostly acoustic ballad "You and Me" reveals Wade's romantic side, the jangly "We'll Never Know" finds the Washington native forthrightly demanding faithfulness rather than fishing for it in a moon-eyed manner.
Lifehouse: Jason Wade (vocals, guitar); Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. (piano, drums); Bryce Soderberg (bass guitar, background vocals).
Additional personnel: John Alagia (guitar, ukulele, Hammond b-3 organ, chamberlin, vibraphone, bass guitar); Becky Doe (violin); Oliver Kraus (cello); Stewart Meyers (bass guitar); Ean Mering (sound effects).
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Purchase Lifehouse CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Lifehouse No Name Face CD (2000)
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 $10.39  
In the year 2000, you'd be well within your rights to assume there's little new ground to be broken by a guitar-bass-drums rock band. Admittedly, you'd probably be right; Lifehouse doesn't break any astonishing new ground or pioneer any new trends. That's not what this pop-rock trio is about. They're more concerning with crafting solid songs and arresting arrangements than being the Next Big Thing. Fortunately, their songcraft has proven solid enough to earn them a solid following.
The group has clearly learned some lessons from the post-Nirvana school of alt-rock. They handily combine melodic, understated moments with emphatic sonic outbursts. Moody keyboards and delicate acoustic guitar walk hand in hand with hardy power chords and hard-hitting rhythms. Simple but effective melodic hooks keep the listener's attention focused on both the personal, ruminative lyrics and the pop-friendly production.
Engineers: Ron Aniello, Neal Averon, Jim Scott.
Personnel: Jason Wade (vocals, guitar); Ron Aniello (guitar, keyboards, percussion); Aaron Lord (viola); Marcus Barone (chamberlin); Aaron Embry (keyboards); Matt Laug (drums); Walter Rodriguez (tambourine); Jude Cole, Kendall Payne (background vocals).
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| | Rob Thomas Something To Be CD (2005) DualDisc
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$16.05 
This is a DualDisc, which contains a CD on one side of the disc and a DVD on the other.
When Matchbox Twenty's first album became a hit, some critics lumped the band in with flash-in-the-pan rock acts of the day. What these early naysayers missed, of course, is that in vocalist Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty had one of the finest mainstream pop/rock songwriters in the business. Not only did Thomas rack up a string of hits with the Florida group, but he also co-penned "Smooth" from Santana's Grammy-winning 1999 comeback album, SUPERNATURAL.
With SOMETHING TO BE, his solo debut, Thomas pulls out all the stylistic stops, revealing that Matchbox Twenty's alternative-rock format provided a somewhat limited forum for his considerable talents. "Lonely No More" mixes an insistent dance beat with an insanely catchy chorus that sounds straight out of the boy-band textbook. The title track is a sly lyrical dig at poseurs of all stripes, backed by an 1980s electro-funk groove, while the burbling synths and Eastern percussion of "All That I Am" recall the world fusion experiments of Peter Gabriel and David Byrne. An ambitious effort by a guy who knows his way around a hit single, SOMETHING TO BE is the sound of an artist breaking out.
This release, produced by Matt Serletic, is the first solo album by the former lead singer of matchbox 20. 12 audio tracks are included bplus 20 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, and bonus song.
Personnel: Rob Thomas (vocals, piano); Heitor Teixeira Pereira, Jeff Trott, John Mayer , Mike Campbell , Wendy Melvoin, Kevin Kadish (guitar); Hasan Isakkut (kanun); Dan Willis ...
| | Lifehouse Who We Are CD (2007)
Lifehouse
$10.39
On its fourth full-length studio album, WHO WE ARE, the Los Angeles-based pop/rock trio Lifehouse stays steady on its adult-alternative course, offering up a guitar-driven post-grunge set that is ready-made for radio play. While this 2007 outing isn't a major departure from past Lifehouse releases, it does rock a little harder than its eponymous predecessor, a point hit home by the brooding opener, "Disarray," and the driving title track. Those worried that the band is going for Nickelback-like heaviness, however, will be appeased by the celebratory lead single, "First Time," and the chiming "Mesmerized," ...
| | Negativland Live On Tour CD (1997)
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$13.69
| | Stiff Little Fingers Hanx CD (1980) (Import) Bonus Tracks; United Kingdom
Lifehouse
$7.59
U.K. remastered edition features extra sleeve notes, photography, bonus cuts, and an hour long interview with Jake Burns.
The main problem with the inspired amateur mantra of punk rock is that it usually translates into aggressively energetic studio works, but ultimately sloppy and forgettable live shows. HANX, however is a welcome and vibrant exception to this rule. Showcasing Stiff Little Fingers at several live shows in London in July 1980, HANX (the abbreviated Irish way of responding to applause) demonstrates that SLF were just as accomplished a live band as a studio outfit.
If lead singer/guitarist Jake Burns seemed filled with righteous indignation on the studio versions of "Suspect Device" and "Tin Soldiers," live he comes across as a prophet of rage scourging the forces of oppression with the whip of his voice. However, this doesn't mean that he can't croon like a teen idol on "Barbed Wire Love" or do a credible reggae voice on the cover of Bob Marley's "Johnny Was." Killer live versions of the call-to-arms "Alternative Ulster" and the bittersweet "Wasted Life" make this an instant classic. Although the album only contains material from the band's first two albums, HANX is essential enough to merit attention from fans both old and new.
The other Stiff Little Fingers studio recordings all contain some fine songs, but are recommended only to hardcore fans. Hanx, however, is a live recording that brilliantly serves two purposes: first, as proof of what incendiary live shows Stiff Little Fingers were capable of; second, as a greatest-hits record. Unsurprisingly, the tempos here are much faster than the studio recordings, but that simply adds to the excitement. Overlooked upon its release, Hanx is a raging, non-stop hunk of punk rock that sounds great even after all these years. [The 2001 British release includes three bonus tracks: "Running Bear," "White Christmas," and the third part of an interview with Jake Burns conducted by Alan Parker on June 13, 2001.] ~ John Dougan
Digitally remastered with extra sleeve notes, ...
| | 13 Cats 13 Tracks CD (2003)
Lifehouse
$13.65 
Rockabilly supergroup 13 Cats features vocalist Tim Polecat (Polecats), bassist Smutty Smith and guitarist Danny B. Harvey (the Rockats), and drummer Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats). While the combo found success in the thriving rockabilly scenes of Japan and Europe, 13 Tracks is their U.S. debut. Written principally by Harvey, Polecat, and Phantom, the set has a mind for tradition but isn't afraid to reference the modern in lyricism or song direction. This is notable in a genre that often adheres rigidly to its established code. "Leather Straight Jacket" is ostensibly a Gene Vincent-style rave up; however, its sharply rendered lyrics mark it as something more than homage. "I had the wolfman's razor, Vince Taylor's hair," Polecat sings, only to follow the line with the flickering strobe of "Kill your TV, cathode homicide." Without taking a breath, the band launches into "Poison Candy," a rollicking, organ-driven number recalling the ragged, freewheeling rock of Nuggets-era rockers like the Litter. Harvey's scraggly, sputtering guitar cuts through "Jungle Man - Robot Girl," which again updates the genre with references to the Internet and celebrity blue movies. "Sex Hex," "Monkey See - Monkey Do," and the aptly named "Dark Side" are awash in top-notch rockabilly style; however, they're also possessed of a sleazy, almost nihilistic quality that lights the album's nadir in the slutty glow of an urban red-light district. "Monkey See" in particular, with its unsettling titular repetition and angry condemnations of homogeny, is stunningly effective. 13 Tracks proves that the rockabilly revival that Phantom had a hand in with his old band is still beating in the heart of the city, and shows that you don't have to pretend it's 1956 to make the music matter. ~ Johnny Loftus
The first release stateside of the one and only rockabilly super-group, featuring former member of the Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, Danny B. Harvey of the Swing Cats, Tim Wormen of the Polecats and Smutty Smith of The Rockats! 15 tracks packaged in a Digipak. Rock-a-billy ...
| | Balzac Out Of The Grave And Into The Dark CD (2004) Bonus DVD; Limited Edition
Lifehouse
$13.85
This release contains a bonus DVD which contain videos, live ...
| | Ne Le Dis A Personne Ne Dis A Personne CD (2006) Original Soundtrack
Lifehouse
$12.59
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