The acclaimed 2005 film TRANSAMERICA features a charmingly eclectic, roots-oriented soundtrack. Although much of the album consists of David Mansfield's plaintive, acoustic-guitar-based score or folk and bluegrass tunes by artists like the Old Crow Medicine Show and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the soundtrack also presents songs by Miriam Makeba (the percussive South African number "Jol'Inkomo") and Duncan Sheik (a spare rendition of the traditional "I Am a Pilgrim"). The collection's stand-out track, however, is Dolly Parton's vibrant, Oscar-nominated "Travelin' Thru."
A taste of honey... and gall. Unique. A film completely unexpected, absolutely exceptional. Submitted by cadem (São Paulo, SP, Brazil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
$38.49 DREAMS is a 4-CD box set compiling in chronological order tracks by the Allman Brothers Band, as well as tracks by bands featuring one or more member of the Allman Brothers Band and solo performances by Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts.
Recorded between 1966 & 1988. Includes a 32-page illustrated booklet and liner notes by John Swenson.
Like nearly all box sets, DREAMS has plenty to recommend it-and a few nagging drawbacks. The set's chief shortcoming is its two conflicting goals: providing an overview of the Allmans' history, thus attracting buyers seeking the ultimate hits package, and including enough unreleased tracks and rarities to appeal to the band's most devoted fans. As a result, DREAMS is neither the definitive Allman Brothers collection nor the gift to hardcore fans that, say, THE BOOTLEG SERIES is to Dylan-philes.
DREAMS' strengths are considerable. First ...
$16.09 This compilation contains 38 songs, including many new remixes from original master tapes, 6 previously unreleased songs, alternate versions of 3 others, and a comprehensive 36 page booklet, with historic liner notes and photos.
This excellent two-disc collection captures Poco's finest moments from the days when they were laying down the template for all the country-rock music ...