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Translator got the essential ingredients (solid songwriting, impeccable musicianship) back together on this one. "Fall Forever" and "Heaven by a String" are simply beautiful; "Another American Night" proves the guys can rock while taking on topical subjects, and "O Lazarus" became a fan favorite. Although it is unable to pass the blindfold test as to whether it was recorded in the '80s (clearly it was!), Ed Stasium's crisp production was a step in the right direction. ~ Denise Sullivan
Translator got the essential ingredients (solid songwriting, impeccable musicianship) back together on this one. "Fall Forever" and "Heaven by a String" are simply beautiful; "Another American Night" proves the guys can rock while taking on topical subjects, and "O Lazarus" became a fan favorite. Although it is unable to pass the blindfold test as to whether it was recorded in the '80s (clearly it was!), Ed Stasium's crisp production was a step in the right direction. [The 2007 reissue includes two bonus singles.] ~ Denise Sullivan
Translator: Larry Dekker (bass guitar); David Scheff (drums); Robert Darlington, Steve Barton.
Personnel: Robert Darlington, Steve Barton (vocals, guitar).
Purchase Translator CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Guadalcanal Diary Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man/Jamboree CD (2003)
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Collectables combined Guadalcanal Diary's first two albums -- 1984's Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man and 1986's Jamboree, both originally released on Elektra -- for this 2003 release. The first album, produced with a small budget by Don Dixon, helped establish them as a cult group, while the second -- produced mostly by Rodney Mills, with a couple songs produced by Steve Nye -- laid the foundation for 2X4, their third and best album. While 2X4 was easily the group's apex, the two albums on this disc are hardly baby steps, and some devout fans even view them as their favorites. Though the group strikes a strong resemblance to peers R.E.M., Murray Attaway's unique songwriting is enough to make the musical similarities seem less problematic. ~ Andy Kellman
Full title - Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man/Jamboree. Thanks to R.E.M., there was no shortage of Southern guitar pop bands in the early '80s, but Guadalcanal Diary was different from the rest. While their songs and melodies were as melodic and approachable as R.E.M., the Byrds, or any of their imitators, singer/guitarist Murray Attaway's lyrics were bizarre treatises of his favorite obsessions - American history and mythology, religion, and the supernatural. This two on one CD features their first and second albums from 1984& 1986. Collectables. 2003.
Originally released on Elektra.
2 LPs on 1 CD: WALKING IN THE SHADOW OF ...
| | Rockpile Seconds Of Pleasure CD (1980) Bonus Tracks; Remastered
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The CD contains the four songs from the bonus EP--NICK LOWE & DAVE EDMUNDS SING THE EVERLY BROTHERS--included with the original LP release.
Kindred spirits Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe had worked together extensively in different capacities in the 1970s, but their on-again/off-again band Rockpile only recorded one album, 1980's superlative SECONDS OF PLEASURE. It stands as one of the finest examples of the pub-rock/power-pop crossroads that defined the band's aesthetic. Edmunds and Lowe's American influences are worn on the sleeve (literally), as they spark new life into tunes by Chuck Berry ("Oh What a Thrill") and soul man Joe Tex ("If Sugar Was as Sweet as You").
Incredibly, the duo's own compositions stand up just as well. "When I Write the Book" would have been a standout on any classic Sam & Dave LP, and "Heart" is a finer faux-Motown piece than one could ever expect from a bunch of Brits. This 2004 reissue is spiced up with a wealth of bonus tracks, including a quartet of sterling Everly Brothers covers, where Edmunds and Lowe show off their harmony skills, and live versions of a couple of Graham Parker's more roots-conscious tunes ("Back to Schooldays," "Crawling from the Wreckage"). Even with decades of hindsight, a convincing case can be made for SECONDS OF PLEASURE as one of the finest British rock & roll albums of its era.
At the time of its release in October of 1980, Rockpile's Seconds of Pleasure was viewed in some quarters as a little disappointing, which shows that there are considerable pitfalls that come with high expectations. There was a reason why the album was highly anticipated. During the late '70s, Rockpile was considered one ...
| | Translator Heartbeats And Triggers CD (1982)
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Translator's signature song, "Everywhere That I'm Not," a sweet slice of new wave guitar pop mourning the loss of John Lennon, is included here, along with nine other tracks that simultaneously celebrate love and alienation; naturally, it was critically embraced during the post-punk era. The recording is a completely apt portrayal of the San Francisco guitar band sound from the era -- shrouded in darkness and masked with a perky new wave drum sound. ~ Denise Sullivan
Translator's signature song, "Everywhere That I'm Not," a sweet slice of new wave guitar pop mourning the loss of John Lennon, is included here, along with nine other tracks that simultaneously celebrate love and alienation; naturally, it was critically embraced during the post-punk era. The recording is a ...
| | Translator Evening Of The Harvest CD (1986)
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Critics unofficially dubbed Translator's fourth and final effort their "arena rock" album when it landed, which is fair, but that it's much more Rumours than Love Gun should also be noted. Big production by Ed Stasium and ambitious songs from Steve Barton (the Paul Westerberg of the group) and Robert Darlington (the George Harrison) plus a sense that solo careers are itching to get out all add up to a sprawling, overwhelming effort from bandmembers who haven't quite figured out how to reconcile their college radio upbringing and the Fleetwood Mac-sized world they are entering. Guitar solos feel more like machismo than mayhem with Stasium at the controls, songwriting has dipped a little overall, and there is less of a "band" feeling than ever. Still, "Standing in Line" and "I Need You to Love" are both top-shelf, and the title ...
| | Translator No Time Like Now CD (1983)
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Translator scored a college-radio hit in the early 1980s with their catchy, bare-bones "Everywhere That I'm Not" from HEARTBEATS AND TRIGGERS and then got swept aside even in that small arena by the success of flashier or more eccentric bands like REM. It's a shame, because this 1983 follow-up--out of print for ...
| | Danny Kirwan Second Chapter CD (1975) With Book; Limited Edition; Digipak
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The first solo album from Fleetwood Mac singer/songwriter Daniel David Kirwan has the future producer for Human League and Buzzcocks, Martin Rushent, utilizing those skills here, as well as engineering. The sound is crystal clear, and a feather in the cap for Rushent as well as Kirwan. It starts off with an uncharacteristic "Ram Jam City," which has more Lindsey Buckingham sounds than one would expect, especially since the two guitarists come from two different musical worlds. "Odds and Ends" is more lighthearted, the kind of music Paul McCartney toyed with on The White Album's "Rocky Raccoon." What Second Chapter immediately sets forth is the importance of Kirwan as a pop artist, and how, despite Fleetwood Mac's success after he left, his sounds could still have been beneficial to that supergroup. "Hot Summers Day" is a fine example of that, a beautiful song that could offset Buckingham's gritty ramblings. It would have made a nice counterpoint as Stevie Nicks complemented Christine McVie's tunes with her adventures, bringing an important change of pace to that popular band's hits. The jacket looks like a dusty old family album-style book holding Kirwan's Second Chapter. And the music reflects that old-world feel in titles like "Skip a Dee Doo" and "Falling in Love with You." Three of the best songs on this excellent outing are "Love Can Always Bring You Happiness," "Second Chapter," and a sleepy and beautiful number called "Silver Streams." Kirwan's tune is haunting as well with its lilting "all you need is love to show you the way from here" chorus. As on a follow-up ...
| | Dardanelle Woman's Intuition CD (1992)
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| | Elvis Presley From Elvis Boulvard Memphis Tennessee CD (1976) (Import) Japan
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Elvis' last studio recordings were made in the den of Graceland, with Presley performing his vocals karaoke-style over previously completed backing tracks. Ten of these tracks, recorded in February 1976, are collected on FROM ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. The tone of this album is set by the opening track, "Hurt," a top 10 country hit for the King. Like "Hurt," nearly all the songs on FROM ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD are about loss, regret, sadness, and disappointment.
It's easy to read between the lines and find an autobiographical context, to hear in these songs Elvis mourning for his mother, ...
| | Richie Beirach What Is This Thing Called Love CD (2002) (Import) Import; Japan
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| | 90 Day Men Too Late Or Too Dead CD (2003)
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In the fall of 2003, the 90 Day Men released the excellent Too Late or Too Dead CD single (anticipating the Panda Park LP), a three-song set pushing the piano-driven post-hardcore formula of the 2002 To Everybody. Keyboard arpeggios, Radiohead-like guitar flourishes, and stutter-step drums characterize the title track, which is reminiscent of recent Black Heart Procession material. "Harlequin's Chassis" ...
| | Backstreet Girls Sick My Duck CD (2004) (Import) United Kingdom
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| | Strandgefluster CD (2006) (Import) Germany
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Cinema from The Federal Republic of Germany in the 50's: this became purposefully prepared by the film industry with suitable lightweight comedies by the rainbow press with reports and, naturally, by the disk companies. Here are 25 examples of this trend: Songs about exotic destinations like Hawaii, the bikinis, songs about sun, sand and plenty of water - all from the years 1959 to 1973. Many star of the hit era are featured like Conny Froboess and Willy Hagara, January & Kjeld and Drafi. In addition, international superstars like Connie Francis and Brenda Lee sing in German.
Illustrators: Jürgen Brückner; R.A. Andreas.
Photographers: Jürgen Brückner; R.A. Andreas.
Personnel: Reinhard Zaum (vocals, tuba); Peter Schubert ...
| | Melissa Mcclelland Thumbelina's One Night Stand CD (2006) Bonus Tracks; +3 Bonus Tracks
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| | Orb Sessions, Vol. 2 CD (2007) Import
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2007 second volume of unreleased Orb treasures. Few artists have created such visionary and influential Electronic music as Alex Paterson and his various incarnations of The Orb. The Orb's blissed-out music helped define the emerging Ambient-Techno/House genres blending natural sounds, spoken-word, ...
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