| | Neal Morse One CD Neal Morse Discography of CDs
Neal Morse One Songs | 1. | Creation |
| 2. | Man's Gone |
| 3. | Author of Confusion  |
| 4. | Separated Man |
| 5. | Cradle to the Grave |
| 6. | Help Me/ The Spirit and the Flesh |
| 7. | Father of Forgiveness |
| 8. | Reunion |
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Purchase One CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Transatlantic Smpte CD (2000)
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 $13.09   
The obvious label to put on this band is "supergroup," because it consists Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings, Neal Morse of Spock's Beard, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, and Pete Trewavas of Marillion, but that would imply that this is just another jam session. Despite the fact that these gifted musicians put this session together rather quickly, there is a natural cohesiveness and maturity that would suggest that they have been playing together for years. In fact, it could be argued that as a collective work this is as good, if not better, than any of the aforementioned bands previous output. The influence of early progressive rock bands such as Yes and Genesis are obvious, as are the references to each member's "regular" band, but it is the influence of the Beatles, which is felt both musically and lyrically, that shines through the strongest. The opener "All of the Above" is a 30-minute epic that stands as some of the best progressive rock music ever written. The only two compositions under seven minutes are the uplifting "We All Need Some Light" and the whimsical "Mystery Train," which in an ideal world would both receive significant airplay (they didn't). "My New World" is another epic and is the most obvious nod to the Beatles, while "In Held (Twas In I)" is a cover of the Procol Harum classic. The lyrics are intelligent and thoughtful without being pompous and the music is challenging and tight without being gratuitous. A progressive rock masterpiece. ~ Robert Taylor
2000 release from progressive super group featuring members of Spock's Beard & Dream Theater. Metal Blade.
Recorded at Millbrook Studios, Millbrook, New York; The Morse House, Tennessee; Cosmic Lodge, Sweden; Racket Club, United Kingdom.
Personnel: Roine Stolt (vocals, guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, Mellotron, percussion); Neal Morse (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards); Pete Trewavas (vocals, Moog synthesizer); Mike Portnoy (vocals, drums).
Audio Mixer: Ri
| | Flower Kings Stardust We Are CDs (2000)
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$17.49 
The Flower Kings' fast rise to the top of the progressive rock community was equal to their recording pace. The two hours of music on Stardust We Are completed a four-album run in a little less than four years. Roine Stolt's creativity seemed without limits, but listening to this two-CD set, one finds a little more filler than usual, mostly in the form of poppier tunes (like "Different People," "Kingdom of Lies," and "Compassion") and short instrumental pieces meant as bridges between more significant songs. Strangely, it didn't affect the album's cohesion or interest (it wouldn't be the case for Flower Power) and, although it could have been stripped down to an even stronger 75-minute CD, Stardust We Are made a strong impression and opened the U.S. doors for the Swedish band. The opener "In the Eyes of the World" has the strength and positive drive of the best Stolt songs and became an instant live classic, as did "Church of Your Heart," which also contained all the Flower Kings trademark ingredients: a memorable melody; intelligent shifts in time signature, speed, and key; lush arrangements; spirited musicianship; heartfelt vocals (alternating between Stolt and Hans Fröberg, depending on register and the emotional effect required); and a positive attitude toward life. "Circus Brimstone" is a strange and complex instrumental piece with backward voices inherited from Frank Zappa -- one of Roine Stolt's least-suspected influences. Disc two contains less strong moments: "The End of Innocence" is a good track, but afterwards it seems "Different People," "Kingdom of Lies," and "If 28" are just there to kill time before the epic "Stardust We Are," a 25-minute tour de force, full of well-developed music ideas seamlessly stitched together. More cohesive as a whole than the previous album Retropolis, Stardust We Are was on the other hand weaker musically speaking, but it remains one of the very good Flower Kings albums, if only for the opening and closing tracks. ~ François
| | Neal Morse Testimony CDs (2003)
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$16.29
This is where it all opens up and changes. Neal Morse is the former frontman of Spock's Beard, the California prog rock monolith. While not his first solo effort, Testimony it is easily his most compelling and provocative. Testimony is a concept album based around Morse's personal testimonial of his life before and after encountering his center, Jesus Christ. Before any of you reach for the mouse button to click off, it might be worth reading a little further to find out why this is musically one of the more engaging progressive rock records in particular and rock & roll albums in general this year. Morse's vision is still one that is sophisticated and sprawling. His attention to detail is even greater and he brings so many elements into his mix that it will make the punters' heads spin. Here, folk, prog, classical, and beautiful singing and arrangements entwine with a challenging, moving, and provocative story. Conceptually, Testimony is divided into five parts over two CDs. Disc one features a gorgeous overture and elements of Laurel Canyon rock that are contrasted with gargantuan tracks loaded with keyboards and strings as the story moves from looking over a life spent in innocence and then loneliness and darkness. Disc two concentrates on the time period after conversion, with themes of transformation, surrender, willingness, and beatitude as well as struggling with doubt -- only to persevere in the wealth and mystery that come with discovering meaning in life.
Production-wise, Testimony is seamless, full of fantastic dynamics and dramatic layering of instruments, voices, and "ambiences." Really, if Brian Wilson were into the big rock & roll business, the textured nuances found here would suit him fine, even if the screaming guitars and progressive jazz horn charts wouldn't. There are many guests on Morse's album: Kerry Livgren, Mike Portnoy, Aaron Marshall, Pamela Ward, Terry White, and Rich Mouser just to name a few. The bottom line is this: Testimony is, as
| | Spock's Beard Light CD (1994) Bonus Tracks; Special Edition
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$15.19
This 2003 Special Edition of THE LIGHT includes bonus tracks and expanded packaging.
The Light is the debut album from Spock's Beard, the Culver City, CA neo-prog rock band whose sprawling exercises in technical proficiency and suite-like compositions made them an underground legend almost immediately. One has to understand that The Light is nothing at all akin to anything being done in the mid-'90s. Yes hadn't yet made their full comeback, and the memories of Genesis with Peter Gabriel faded ever more pervasively form view with each subsequent Phil Collins solo release. Here are four sprawling, knotty, syncopated tunes, two of them, the title track and "The Water," are multiple-part suites that encompass no less than 48 minutes of the album's 67 minutes. In addition, this album was self-financed. (What "responsible" multi-national recording conglomerate during Nirvana-mania would give them a record deal after all?). There are wonderfully referenced elements here in these massive and yes, overblown constructions -- but that's what prog's delight is -- it's overblown and confoundingly complex. There's the great King Crimson "21st Century Schizoid Man" reference in "One Man," and the flamenco-cum-near-gothic metal of the "Return of the Catfish Man," near the end of The Light. The layered keyboards and backing chorus in "Go the Way You Go" reminds one of Yes at their knottiest, before slipping expertly into an altered universe dynamically and becoming a poetic and romantic elegy. And "The Water"'s labyrinthine, apocalyptic, maze-like compositional journey that may not sound like punk, but certainly reflects many of its sentiments, is an anomaly in any kind of music that espouses this M.O. The dodgy (but not substandard) recording makes it sound like classic- '70s vintage, and the music is out of time and space. Fans of this genre have long regarded it as a classic. ~ Thom Jurek
Additional Tracks; Special Edition
Recorded at Moving Hands Studios, Sherman Oaks, Califo
| | Neal Morse ? CD (2005)
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$13.19
On the continuation of 2003's Testimony Neal Morse further explores his spirituality and pushes his musical abilities to the hilt with the enigmatically titled ?. This 12-song offering surrounds itself thematically around the Tabernacle, the biblical dwelling place of God. Drawing from references of mythology, Christianity, archeology, and history, Morse weaves a captivating narrative that is complemented by a solid stable of some of prog rock's elite. Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, Steve Hackett, and fellow Spock's Beard alumnus and sibling Alan Morse all make guest appearances and contribute outstanding performances to a score that is complex in technicality and a rich tapestry of cultural vocabulary. It's a refreshing release in a CCM genre filled with formulaic, pedestrian music and trite songwriting. ~ Rob Theakston
Additional personnel: Jordan Rudess, Alan Morse, Roine Stolt, Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy , Randy George.
| | Transatlantic The Whirlwind CDs (2009)
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$18.79  
Audio Mixer: Richard Mouser.
Personnel: Roine Stolt (vocals, electric guitar, Mellotron, mini-Moog synthesizer, percussion); Pete Trewavas (vocals); Chris Carmichael (strings).
| | Michael Jackson Ben CD (1972)
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$11.65
Out of print in the U.S.! Import only reissue of this 1972 solo album from the Jackson 5 vocalist and future King Of Pop. Though Jermaine was initially meant to be the focus of the Jackson 5, Michael's talents captured the hearts of the world with his voice, energy, charm and youth. Even though the band itself achieved great success, Michael ended up stealing the show and they groomed him for a solo career that would parallel and then eventually surpass that of his brothers. Ben features the hit title track, which was the theme to the motion picture of the same name, the sequel to Willard. Also includes 'Greatest Show On Earth', 'My Girl' and many others. Universal.
Although having just entered his teens, pop prodigy Michael Jackson's star was still very much on the ascent, circa his second full-length release, Ben (1972). This LP should not be confused with the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the Phil Karlson-directed "thriller" of the same name, and while blessed with an undeniable visual presence, Jackson was otherwise not involved in the creature feature. Like much of the Motown empire at the time, the title track's multimedia exposure, coupled with strong crossover appeal, insured that "Ben" scored the artist his first Pop Singles' chart-topper. Yet one interesting shift was the lack of participation from the Motown hitmaking machine known collectively as "the Corporation". While the aggregate had dominated most of the Jackson Five's early recordings and contributed their fair share to Jackson's debut, Got to Be There (1971), besides the title track, the only other cut to bear their unmistakable smooth production style is the practically perfunctory midtempo "We've Got a Good Thing Going." The catchy "Greatest Show on Earth" has a cinematic quality that stands out thanks to an excellent arrangement from James Anthony Carmichael -- one of several he scored for the project. While not a cover in the traditional sense, "People Make the World Go 'Round" was actually released within a few weeks of the Stylistics' more familiar hit. Although the reading heard here is equally impassioned, the emotive impact could arguably be greater thanks to the optimism infused with innocence in Jackson's vocals. "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" owes greatly to the Heartbeats' doo wop version, as opposed to Jimmy Scott's earlier classic. Jackson is obviously quite familiar with the former's phrasing while adding an age-defying maturity of his own. Returning back to his Hitsville roots, "My Girl" is updated with a funkier rhythm. The vocalist responds in kind with his own soulful lead that soars over the freshly syncopated chorus. The score includes some call-and-response interaction similar to what he and his brothers had displayed on the Jackson Five's selections "Nobody" and "The Love You Save," among countless others. "What Goes Around Comes Around" is one of Ben's better deep cuts with the vibrant melody perfectly matched to the artist's youthful voice. Of lesser note is the hopelessly dated "message" in the filler track "In Our Small Way." Luckily, a pair of winners conclude the effort with the propulsive and funky "Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day" -- which was co-written by Stevie Wonder -- and the Berry Gordy-penned midtempo "You Can Cry on My Shoulder." Ben -- along with rest of Michael Jackson's recordings for Motown, can be found as part of the excellent and thoroughly annotative three-disc Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection (2009). ~ Lindsay Planer
| | Phil Lynott Whiskey In The Jar-Live CD (2008) (Import) United Kingdom
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$15.75
"Whiskey In The Jar" is a 2003 live single by the late Phil Lynott of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. The track was recorded in 1984.
Limited edition one track CD single from the Grandslam 'Live In 1984' release comes this unique version of the Thin Lizzy classic. Recorded totally live from the mixing desk. Featuring Phil Lynott-Bass/Vocals, Lawrence Archer-Lead Guitar, Doishe Nagle-Rhythm Guitar, Mark Stanway-Keyboards, & Robbie Brennan-Drums. This one track CD single is housed in DVD style packaging & limited to 1,000 only! Zoom Club. 2003.
| | Arch Enemy Black Earth CDs (1996) Import
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$33.75
Asian version features the bonus tracks "Losing Faith", "The Ides Of March", and "Aces High".
Reissues can be quite revealing when a band has been around for a decade or more. A reissue might demonstrate that a band's sound has pretty much stayed the same over the years, or it might make the listener say, "You know, this band has done a lot of evolving since this album was recorded." Arch Enemy's debut album, Black Earth (which was recorded in 1996 and reissued in the United States by Regain in 2007), is definitely an example of the latter. Between 1996 and 2007, Arch Enemy experienced some lineup changes, and their approach became increasingly polished along the way. That isn't to say that Black Earth is not well played or short on chops, only that Arch Enemy favored more rawness in the beginning. Arch Enemy's 1996 lineup -- Michael and Christopher Amott on guitar, Johan Liiva on lead vocals and bass, and Daniel Erlandsson on drums -- keeps the slickness to a minimum on bare-knuckles thrash metal/death metal scorchers like "Idolatress," "Transmigration Macabre" and "Fields of Desolation" (all of which show the influence of both Sepultura and Iron Maiden). Black Earth underscores thrash and death metal's debt to punk, but the power metal influence is quite evident as well, and for all their bombast, the tunes on this album are fairly hooky and relatively accessible. Of course, longtime followers of Arch Enemy will debate the merits of their early output versus what came later. Some headbangers prefer the gruff-voiced Liiva over his replacement Angela Gossow; others will counter that Gossow was an improvement over Liiva. At any rate, Black Earth was a promising debut for Arch Enemy and is among the Swedish combo's more consistent and memorable efforts. ~ Alex Henderson
BLACK EARTH is a nine-track release by Arch Enemy, including "Bury Me Angel" and "Transmigration Macabre."
Additional Tracks; CD Included
Arch Enemy: Michael Amott, Christopher Amott, Johan Liiva, Daniel Erlandsson.
| | Atlantic R&B 1 1947-1952 Atlantic R&B 1: 1947-1952 CD (2006)
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$8.79
The first volume in this series. Atlantic Records has ridden musical trends since the late '40s; this album chronicles 1947-1952 of the label's work in black pop, during which artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding oversaw the creation and flowering of soul music. Warner. 2006.
| | Bella Canto Volume One CD (2006)
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Bella Canto is a tour that brings together diverse artists and genres. Just as the Moors swept in from the Middle East across Northern Africa and into Europe to give birth to flamenco, so does the passionate and mystical violin of Farzad meet MimosA's driving rock rhythms in this volume of Bella Canto to do the same."A unity formed from diverse elements is and will always be stronger than homogenous unity. May the music of Bella Canto always be a lasting testimony to the strength of unity in diversity, a glimpse of what our world could become, and a proof of the oneness of humanity."
| | Te'Mo & Dynamik One Hood Productions Presents...Te'Mo FT. Dynamik CD (2006)
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$12.65
One Hood productions established in Columbus, OH has set a goal to bring the freshiest new talents to Hip Hop from the MidWest. One Hood Productions has a strong work ethic and a solid background in business communications. One Hood Productions has teamed up with other local business to help bring exposure to the MidWest. One Hood Productions does not only produce music, but also has branched off into many different ventures. A clothing line is in progress, as well as, a modeling agency for the clothing line. A small local business with the potential to become a world wide success, One Hood Productions has a goal to invest in all aspects of entertainment.
| | Mt Hood Jazz Band I'm Still Here CD (2007)
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$13.25
Most college stage bands feature enthusiastic ensembles and weak soloists. That is to be expected because, although the students have been well trained in reading music and playing together as sections, it takes time to develop one's own voice as an improviser. However the Mt. Hood Jazz Band is a different case altogether. On I'm Still Here, they not only sound like a professional jazz orchestra in their ensembles, but they feature consistently creative and inventive solos. Certainly no one listening to altoist Max Bryk solo on John Coltrane's "Grand Central" is going to think of him as a mere student. And while three pros (trombonist Stan Bock, trumpeter Thara Memory, and Nancy King who sings "I've Got You Under My Skin") are heard one time apiece, their presence, while welcome, was not needed to make this a very musical and surprising set. Quite a few players have opportunities to solo and none sound like teenagers or beginners. The arrangements of such tunes as Carl Saunders' "I'm All for You" (based on "Body and Soul"), John Clayton's "I Be Serious 'Bout Dem Blues" (which has solo space for eight players), and Phil Kelly's "The Refrigerator" are also added pluses. All in all, I'm Still Here (a title that is never explained) is one of the strongest college band records of 2007. ~ Scott Yanow
Audio Mixers: Susie May Jones; Dennis Carter; Michael Backus.
Recording information: 01/29/2007/03/18/2007.
Director: Susie May Jones.
Editors: Susie May Jones; Dennis Carter; Michael Backus.
Arrangers: Stan Bock; Alan Baylock; Lennie Niehaus; Patrick Williams.
Mt. Hood Jazz Band: Michael Bakus (guitar); Max Bryk, Billy Gaechter (alto saxophone); Sam Solano, Leon Cotter (tenor saxophone); Jon Vancura (baritone saxophone); Dustin Williams, Cory Palacios, Giancarlo Viviano, Jeff Johnson, Tom Peters (trumpet); Kevin Shepherd, Heidi Aispuro, David Alexander, Josh Bennett (trombone); Nick Ettlin (piano); Owen Hofman-Smith (bass guitar); Mitch Wilson, Susie May Jones.
Personnel: Nancy King (vocals); Michael Backus (guitar); Josh Bennett (trombone); Mitch Wilson (drums).
Additional personnel: Nancy King, Stan Bock.
| | Lure Of Shoes Perfect Fit CD (2007) (Import)
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$30.19
Track Listing of songs: Crushed; List Of Things; Not On Your Side; Tie A String To It; Antheas Twirling Hand; Open Field; 141; You're So Long; Drive Till Dawn; Hitmans Hand; Sweetpea; RSJ; Sleep Resistor;
| | Weirdos Destroy All Music CD (1977) Remastered
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$11.39
This 13-track compilation collects the earliest recordings released by seminal Los Angeles punk band the Weirdos, including the band's debut single and mini-album (both originally released by the legendary Bomp! Records), as well as four demos. One of the first and finest of L.A.'s original punk acts, the Weirdos brought a heavy dose of arty goofiness to bear on their disgruntled, furiously bouncy anthems. DESTROY ALL MUSIC presents that sound at its most untamed, and features digitally remastered sound and informative liner notes.
The Weirdos: John Denney (vocals); Cliff Roman, Dix Denney (guitar); David Trout (bass guitar); Nicky Beat (drums).
Additional personnel: Billy Persons (bass guitar); Danny Benair (drums).
| | James Taylor One Man Band CD (2007) With DVD
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$18.65
With ONE MAN BAND, James Taylor becomes the third major musical icon, after Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, to sign with the Starbucks-affiliated music label Hear Music for a new releases. Unlike Mitchell and McCartney, Taylor is using his fresh start to take a well-deserved retrospective look over the course of his career. ONE MAN BAND is a two-disc set incorporating a live concert and a documentary DVD. The DVD is an exhaustive work directed by filmmaker Sydney Pollack that mixes new live concert material and interviews with rare archival footage, including both vintage television appearances and, appropriately for a documentary about an artist who has treated his musical career as a lifelong running autobiography, home movies and personal photographs. True to the album's title, the live concert on the CD features just Taylor's warm, mellow voice and his soulful, folk-influenced acoustic guitar. Recorded live in front of a hometown crowd in the hills of western Massachusetts, these 19 songs stretch back over 40 years, all the way to his first single, "Something in the Way She Moves," and include fine renditions of all his most beloved songs as well as several wry anecdotes about them. ONE MAN BAND is an intimate portrait nicely executed.
This new DVD/CD set of live recordings of new performances from one of the iconic singer/songwriter's most popular recordings is interspersed with his insightful and humorous anecdotes on the inspiration for the songs. The DVD includes bonus footage and outtakes.
LIVE CONCERT WITH BONUS FOOTAGE & OUTAKES
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