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Greatest Hits: The Very Best Of Bloodstone songs The debut from expatriate Havana rap quartet Orishas (named for the gods worshipped by Yoruba tribesmen), who met in Paris during a student exchange program, is solid evidence that finally the Americanski labels are looking beyond their own borders for quality hip-hop. It's a good thing, too, since the gringo scene has suffered such a dearth of creativity since 1998. These cats take the House of Pain approach and cover their territory with "raise your hands and shout your hood" chants, while keeping the scratch mix direct and in the pocket. The rhythm tracks are layered against solid, traditional Cuban son and merengue. Lyrically, the set is completely free from the trappings that plague most Yankee hip-hop: There is no sexism, no violence, and no idle MC boasting. Instead, Orishas, in "Represent," "Barrio," "1.9.9.9," and "537 C.U.B.A.," takes an approach that deals with issues like returning home, the struggle of Cuba, self-determination while living in the shadow of the beast 100 miles away, and the quest for freedom (both political and spiritual). But despite the heavy messages -- and the intense Santeria influence -- Orishas is among the most musically refreshing quartets hip-hop has ever produced. With music every bit as sophisticated and catchy as the Buena Vista Social Club and three times as tough, the Afro-Cuban rhythms and folk song forms are married effortlessly to a seamless loop, scratch, and bass mix. This is the down groove on the steamy humid tip. It's also a historical, sociological, and musicological lesson that can be partied to. What else can you ask for? ...

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Greatest Hits: The Very Best Of Bloodstone CD music 2008 CD two-fer featuring a double dose of Aretha on one disc! Features two classic early '60s albums plus bonus tracks! Unforgettable: A Tribute To Dinah Washington (August 1964) is a tribute to the great Jazz vocalist who died in December 1963, having given much support and patronage to the young Aretha. Runnin' Out Of Fools (December 1964) sees Aretha make twelve well-known songs of the time completely her own. From Bacharach ('Walk On By') to Motown ('My Guy') via Charlie and Inez Foxx ('Mockingbird'), every track is a masterpiece of interpretation. The bonus tracks are contemporary non-album singles sides, including the hit 'Can't You Just See Me'. Edsel.

Greatest Hits: The Very Best Of Bloodstone buy CD music The Philly based progressive jazz trio Pieces of a Dream featured only two instrumental tracks on this CD, "For You" and "Kicking." The former is a relaxing composition and the latter is an upbeat number with a little vocal undertone. The two featured releases were the dance number "'Bout Dat Time" and the bouncy "What Can I Do." Norwood's husky baritone could do no wrong, especially on the latter track where Lloyd gives an improvisational keyboard solo. Both singles charted, peaking at 32 and 17 respectively on the Billboard R&B charts. Another praise-worthy track is the unreleased "Lonely Hearts of Love." Set in a traditional arrangement and complemented by a solid production, the single is serene, yet rhythmic. Norwood gently approaches the lyric through the verses, interjecting the depth of his vocals throughout the vamp, ending the song with an impressive bass riff. ~ Craig Lytle Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1989 album from the Jazz/R&B Fusion act. 'Bout 'Dat Time was the group's final set for EMI-Manhattan and included production by New Jack Swing master, the late Gene Griffin (who worked with Guy, Teddy Riley, Bobby Brown and others in the '80s). In addition to the core founding members Lloyd and Harmon, this album featured vocalist Norwood Young who sang on six tracks including the title cut which became a Top 40 U.S. R&B hit. With its notable change of musical direction for the group - fusing Hip Hop, New Jack Swing, R&B and Smooth Jazz - 'Bout Dat Time became a Top 60 album and also spawned the Top 20 U.S. R&B hit single, 'What Can I Do.' SoulMusic.com.

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Greatest Hits: The Very Best Of Bloodstone CD music The cult classic 1972 solo album from Clyde 'Skip' Battin, who went from scoring hits as early as 1959 as part of the duo Skip & Flip to being a member of the Byrds, New Riders of the Purple Sage and the Flying Burrito Brothers! He also became a chief collaborator with Kim Fowley (who contributes copious quotes to the notes we've included here), so he definitely ranks as one of the key, behind-the-scenes contributors to the whole L.A. country-rock scene. Speaking of Fowley, his fingerprints are all over this album as a lyricist and quasi-producer, and Byrds Roger McGuinn and Clarence White play on it, too. But Battin's love of old-time rock 'n' roll and Tom Lehrer-esque satire are what make this record really unusual, throw some Byrds-like country-rock into the recipe and you've got one strange, intoxicating concoction. Collectors' Choice. 2003. A true Hollywood cowboy, Skip Battin writes songs in a country-rock style that frequently concern themselves with the silver screen, a tendency that turned up during his tenure in the Byrds on songs like "Citizen Kane" and that is apparent here on his debut solo album on songs like "Valentino." Battin's songwriting partner is the notorious Kim Fowley, and the backup band includes former Byrds Clarence White and Roger McGuinn, not to mention Spanky McFarlane of Spanky & Our Gang. Combined with Battin's nasal voice, the result is country-pop novelty music, good for an album track or two on a Byrds album, but hard to sustain for an entire LP. ~ William Ruhlmann Personnel: Skip Battin (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, bass); ClarenceWhite (acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin); Roger McGuinn (12-string guitar); Billy Mundi, John Guerin (drums); Spanky McFarlane (background vocals).

Greatest Hits: The Very Best Of Bloodstone buy CD music Raging Slab's first major-label album is pretty interesting in retrospect, in that it's both of its time and very clearly a harbinger of the future -- which of course is all the more bemusing in that the band was so clearly inspired by the past more than anything else. The quintet's obsession with '70s rock trudge and stomp -- perfectly evident with song titles like "Shiny Mama," "Get off My Jollies," and "San Loco" -- pretty soon would get full validation in the grunge explosion and even the nü-metal fallout later. The clipped blasts of feedback on the verses of lead single "Don't Dog Me" aren't that far removed from what Ross Robinson would oversee in later years, while some of the massed harmonies at points -- "Geronimo" is a great example -- easily foreshadow Alice in Chains' take on it. But Daniel Rey's production here is different from the arid punch of the end of the millennium, and his ghost-of-Rick Rubin take on things feels both sprawling and a bit straitjacketed, like it just wanted to go completely nuts but still felt like the way to go was classic rock radio instead of alternative stations. All this aside, though, it's a fun album nonetheless, no particular revelation but a loud enough grind and shake that's actually a bit easygoing in ways -- songs like "Joy Ride" and "Bent for Silver" wouldn't sound out of place over the PA while waiting for a Foghat show. Elyse Steinman's work on bottleneck guitar combined with the rest of the feedback is a nice touch -- it's not quite Lynyrd Skynyrd's triple-guitar attack, but it's not entirely meant to be, and songs like "Geronimo" easily benefit from it. Meanwhile, Greg Strzempka's singing has the swagger down if not quite a unique, memorable approach, though it works surprisingly well on the quieter, downright tender songs like "Love Comes Loose" very well indeed. ~ Ned Raggett Digitally remastered reissue of the 1989 album from the NYC Hard Rockers. With flared strides, leather chaps and Stetson hats, the Slab - as they were affectionately tagged - made for one hell of a circus side-show. Originally released in 1989, their penchant for gritty '70s Rock, injected with full-on Hardcore urgency, made them the toast of the town, helping to secure a place in the soft white underbelly of Rock 'N' Roll's hall of fame a position that remains unchallenged to this day. Lynyrd Skynyrd meets Metallica was the mantle at the time; the uncanny ability to fuse the past with the future. Amazingly, it still rings true to this day. Rock Candy. 2009. Recorded at the Record Plant, New York, New York between January 18 and March 5, 1989. Includes reissue liner notes by Gregory Strzempka. Personnel: Greg Strzempka (vocals, guitar); Mark Middleton (guitar); Elyse Steinman (bottleneck guitar); Alec Morton (bass guitar); Bob Pantella (drums). Audio Mixer: Gary Lyons . Audio Remasterer: Jon Astley. Liner Note Author: Greg Strzempka. Photographer: Greg Strzempka. Raging Slab: Gregory Strzempka (vocals, guitar); Mark Middleton (guitar, background vocals); Elyse Steinman (slide guitar); Alec Morton (bass); Bob Pantella (drums). Additional personnel: Paul Prestopino (dobro); Steve Wacholz (percussion); Ray Gillen (background vocals).

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