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Not quite the soundtrack to the Swedish foursome's film debut, ABBA: The Movie (directed by respected Swedish filmmaker Lasse Hallestrom), THE ALBUM combines several songs from the movie, including the deliriously bouncy hit "Take A Chance On Me" and the dramatic "The Name of the Game," with three songs from Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson's never-completed musical The Girl with the Golden Hair.
These three songs are among the band's most intriguing, with "Thank You for the Music" serving as the band's unofficial theme song and "I Wonder (Departure)" one of their most affecting ballads. It's the near-violent, bitterly ironic "I'm A Marionette" that's the wild card. Easily the angriest song ABBA ever recorded, "I'm A Marionette" sounds in retrospect like a portent of the band's rancorous end less than four years later. Curiosities and all, THE ALBUM may be ABBA's creative highpoint.
Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Jon Astley.
Recorded at Glen, Metronome and Marcus Studios, Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. Includes reissue liner notes by Carl Magnus Palm.
ABBA: Bjorn Ulvaeus (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars); Benny Anderson (vocals, keyboards); Agnetha Faltskog, Anni Frid Lyngstad (vocals).
Additional personnel: Lasse Wellander, Janne Schaffer (guitar); Lars O. Carlsson (flute, saxophone); Rutger Gunnarsson (bass); Ola Bunkert, Roger Palm (drums); Malando Gassama (persussion).
Q (9/01, p.126) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Similar highpoints [to their apex ARRIVAL] are sprinkled throughout..."
Uncut (p.92) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Benny and Bjorn's admiration of Fleetwood Mac leads to languid soft-rock..." Album Music | List Price | $17.98 (You save $2.09) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Vinyl LP Record | | Label | Polydor | | Orig Year | 1978 | | All Time Sales Rank |  599281  | | CD Universe Part number | 7691050 | | Catalog number | 549970 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 29, 2008 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 39 minutes | | Personnel | Agnetha Faltskog
Benny Andersson - vocals, keyboards
Benny Andersson - vocals, keyboards
Bjorn Ulvaeus - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars
Anni Frid Lyngstad - vocals
Also: Ola Brunkert, Janne Schaffer, Lasse Wellander, Lars O. Carlsson, Roger Palm, Malando Gassama | | Shipping Units | 3 | | Additional Info | Reissue |
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Purchase Album CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Susan Boyle I Dreamed A Dream CD (2009)
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Susan Boyle's grand unveiling on Britain's Got Talent was with a song from Les Miserables - the very song that lends this album its title -- and if she could become an international sensation based on a show tune standard, there's no reason for her to change her approach on her debut, since that's the sound that made her a star. Plus, a large part of Boyle's appeal is that she's a middle-aged woman recalling a bygone era when there were singers that appealed to an adult audience by offering soft, stately versions of pop hits and standards. That time was the late `60s and early `70s, and apart from a rather faithful version of Madonna's "You'll See," I Dreamed a Dream could very well have been released all those years ago, as it mixes up the show tunes, gospel, and Christmas carols with covers of Skeeter Davis' "The End of the World," the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses," and a version of "Daydream Believer" that is easily the slowest on record. Boyle sings beautifully throughout, delivering more of the same of what she did in her moment in the sun on television. Those won over by Boyle, either her voice or story, will surely be satisfied.
There's no question that Susan Boyle's story is inspiring, but the same adjective can't quite apply to her debut, I Dreamed a Dream. This is almost a willful antonym of "inspiring" -- it is not stirring, rousing, or stimulating, it is sleepy, reserved, and placid, but is that a surprise? Boyle's grand unveiling on Britain's Got Talent was with a song from Les Miserables -- the very song that lends this album its title -- and if she could become an international sensation based on a show tune standard, there's no reason for her to change her approach on her debut, since that's the sound that made her a star. Plus, a large part of Boyle's appeal is that she's a middleaged woman singing middlebrow material, recalling a bygone era when there were singers that appealed to an adult audience by offering soft, stately versions of pop hits an
| | Paul McCartney Good Evening New York City CDs (2009) With DVD; Digipak
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Unlike its 2002 predecessor Back in the U.S., Good Evening New York City doesn't cherrypick highlights from a tour, it commemorates a specific event: the inauguration of Citi Field -- the replacement for the now-defunct Shea Stadium, where the Beatles played a legendary show in 1965 -- in the summer of 2009. The circumstances may be different -- different enough to lead to a Billy Joel cameo on "I Saw Her Standing There," the piano man returning a favor from Paul, who played at Billy's Shea-closing shows in 2008 -- and McCartney might have two strong albums of new material to draw upon, but as an album, Good Evening New York City plays a lot like Back in the U.S. with a whopping 17 of its 35 tracks shared between the two titles. More importantly, the vibe is the same, with Macca delivering an expertly balanced and sequenced set with all the skill of the old pro that he is. Apart from the inclusion of "Mrs. Vanderbilt" and "I'm Down," there are no surprises, either in song selection or performance, but no surprises doesn't mean no satisfaction, and this is plenty entertaining
Unlike its 2002 predecessor, Back in the U.S./Back in the World, Good Evening New York City doesn't cherrypick highlights from a tour, it commemorates a specific event: the inauguration of Citi Field -- the replacement for the now-defunct Shea Stadium, where the Beatles played a legendary show in 1965 -- in the summer of 2009. The circumstances may be different -- different enough to lead to a Billy Joel cameo on "I Saw Her Standing There," the piano man returning a favor from Paul, who played at Billy's Shea-closing shows in 2008 -- and McCartney might have two strong albums of new material to draw upon, but as an album, Good Evening New York City plays a lot like Back in the U.S. with a whopping 17 of its 35 tracks shared between the two titles. More importantly, the vibe is the same, with Macca delivering an expertly balanced and sequenced set with all the skill of the old pro that he is. Ap
| | Echo & The Bunnymen The Fountain CD (2009)
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Track Listing of songs: Think I Need it Too; Forgotten Fields; Do You Know Who I Am?; Shroud of Turin; Life of a Thousand Crimes; Fountain, The; Everlasting Neverendless; Proxy; Drivetime; Idolness of Gods, The;
| | Glee The Music 1 Glee: The Music, Vol. 1 CD (2009) Original Soundtrack
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$9.58 
Like the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL franchise, GLEE became more than a TV show when several of its songs cracked the Hot 100, including the number four hit "Don't Stop Believing." That song kicks off this soundtrack, the first in a series of albums cataloging the music performed by the show's cast. Not all GLEE members are created equal--some cast mates are far better actors than singers--but this soundtrack has enough star power to keep things trucking along, especially when powerhouse alto Lea Michele takes the wheel. She sounds fantastic throughout, whether she's holding her own during a duet with Broadway queen Kristen Chenoweth or covering the likes of Jordin Sparks, Avril Lavigne, and Queen. The soundtrack is mostly a vehicle for her voice, yet it also gives ample stage time to Matthew Morrison, who downplays his own Broadway career by rapping on two different tracks. Tuneful performances by Mark Salling (the Neil Diamond-loving jock) and former boy band member Kevin McHale (the wheelchair-bound Artie) also point to the fact that GLEE is an ensemble production in disguise, but Lea Michele still receives top billing, as she sings circles around most of the pop stars whose music is featured here.
Personnel: David Loucks, Emily Gomez, Jasper Randall, Nikki Hassman, Tim Davis, Chris Mann, Windy Wagner, Matthew Morrison, Adam Anders (vocals).
Audio Mixer: Peer Astrom.
| | Nirvana Bleach CD (1989) Deluxe; Deluxe Edition
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$12.78
With a sludgy, chainsaw guitar sound that owes as much to early Black Sabbath as to Kurt Cobain's heroes The Melvins, whose drummer puts in an appearance here, Nirvana emerges from Seattle's underground scene as standard-bearers of a style that embraces the anger and energy of punk alongside the thick, muddy sonic attack favored by early '70s proto-metal bands. Cobain's lyrics are fueled by outrage and self-loathing, combining literary flair with a direct, visceral quality that makes him a viable candidate for the John-Lennon-of-Gen X award.
Nirvana's debut album showcases what sounds more like a force of nature than a rock band. The unrelenting fervor with which the group delivers these 13 tunes is almost frightening. There is also a strong melodic flair that leavens the ferocity occasionally, hinting at the scope of Cobain's compositional talents. "Love Buzz" and "About A Girl" show off enough pop smarts to make it clear that as strong as BLEACH is, Cobain's hiding even more tricks up his sleeve.
This is one case where the legend really precedes the record itself. Cut for about 600 dollars in Jack Endino's studio over just a matter of days, this captures Nirvana at a formative stage, still indebted to the murk that became known as grunge, yet not quite finding their voice as songwriters. Which isn't to say that they were devoid of original material, since even at this stage Kurt Cobain illustrated signs of his considerable songcraft, particularly on the minor-key ballad "About a Girl" and the dense churn of "Blew." A few songs come close to that level, but that's more a triumph of sound than structure, as "Negative Creep" and "School" get by on attitude and churn, while the cover of "Love Buzz" winds up being one of the highlights because this gives a true menace to their sound, thanks to its menacing melody. The rest of it sinks into the sludge, as the group itself winds up succumbing to grinding sub-metallic riffing that has little power, due to lack of riffs
| | Pink Funhouse CD (2008) Explicit
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Pink's insistently hooky, attitude-filled pop-rock has kept the singer a fixture on the radio and on singles charts since the early 2000s. The artist's fifth effort, FUNHOUSE, doesn't tamper with the formula: Pink's powerhouse vocals and in-your-face approach, backed by stadium-sized production, are in full effect on all 12 tracks. Even though the album deals primarily with aftermath of her divorce and includes serious moments of self-confrontation like "Sober," fans needn't worry that Pink has lost any of her chutzpah.
If anything, there's an increased sense of confidence and newfound liberation on tracks like the chest-thumping "So What" and the mischievous, bouncing "Bad Influence." In softer moments, like the ballad "I Don't Believe You" and the soulful "One Wrong Foot," Pink channels her personal experience into expressions that carry no less strength or muscle. But FUNHOUSE is a pop album first and foremost, and its catchy choruses, rollicking beats, and memorable vocal performances won't disappoint.
Arrangers: Stevie Blacke; Ulf Janson; Henrik Janson.
Personnel: Pink (vocals, background vocals); Shellback (guitar, acoustic guitar, omnichord, keyboards, bass guitar, drums, percussion); Pete Wallace (guitar, piano, harmonium, bass guitar, programming); Max Martin (guitar, bass guitar); Eg White (guitars, Hammond b-3 organ, drums, percussion); Jimmy Harry (guitars, keyboards); Peter Parente (guitars); Billy Mann (electric guitar, keyboards, background vocals); Stevie Blacke, Ulf Janson, Henrik Janson, Stockholm Session Strings (strings); Butch Walker (keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Roger Manning (keyboards); Niklas Olovson, Tony Kanal (bass guitar); Josh Kane, Joey Waronker, John Yarling, Darren Dodd (drums); Robin Mortensen Lynch, Daniel Chase (programming); Kinnda Hamid (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Al Clay; Mark "Spike" Stent; Serban Ghenea; Tom Lord-Alge.
| | Car Bomb Centralia Vinyl LP (2007)
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 $8.95
Long Island, New York, is called home by a vast array of famed musicians, running the gamut of musical genres. In the early 2000s, the area's heavy music scene was reinvigorated by bands such as Glassjaw and now Lindenhurst's Car Bomb. CENTRALIA, their full-length debut released on Relapse, boasts wild time-signature shifts, surprise breakdowns, and unforgiving blast beats executed without flaw. And vocalist Michael Dafferner's scorched-earth shrieks provide the death blow.
| | James Brown Live At The Apollo Vinyl LP (1997) Reissue
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$16.89 
Recorded live at the Apollo Theater, New York, New York on June 25, 1967. Includes liner notes by Roger McLeya.
Recorded five years after Brown's LIVE AT THE APOLLO 1962 album, this disc finds the Godfather of Soul returning to that venerable New York theater, and a comparison between the two recordings shows the incredible growth that had taken place in the interim. Brown was still turning out effective versions of the melodic soul ballads with which he began his career (the violin-accompanied "I Want to Be Around"), but with the arrival of drummer Clyde Stubblefield, he'd moved from soul to pure funk ("Cold Sweat").
The singer demonstrates his versatility with a souful version of the popular standard "That's Life" and the blues shuffle "Kansas City," but he's at his most arresting pounding out hard funk rhythms, backed by his classic '60s band (Maceo Parker, St. Clair Pinckney, Pee Wee Ellis, etc.). Ever the showman, Brown includes versions of his most popular tunes of the time, such as "Prisoner of Love," the pleading "Try Me" and "Please, Please, Please," and an epic, highly atmospheric take on the minor-key mood piece "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World." LIVE AT THE APOLLO perfectly captures what this funk pioneer was about at this crucial point in his career.
2 LPs on 1 CD.
Digitally remastered by Dennis M. Drake.
Personnel: James Brown, Marva Whitney (vocals); Jimmy "Chank" Nolen, Alphonso "Country" Kellum (guitar); Sylvia Medford, Marilyn Jones, Richard Jones (violin); Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (alto saxophone, organ); Maceo Parker, L.D. Williams (tenor saxophone); St. Clair Pickney (baritone saxophone); Waymon Reed, Joe Dupars (trumpet); Levi Rasbury (valve trombone); Bernard Odum (bass); Ronald Selico (bongos, drums); John "Jabo" Starks, Clyde Stubblefield (drums).
The Fabulous Flames: Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett (background vocals).
| | CR2 Promo 013 Aviation/Noise Vinyl LP (2008) (Import)
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$14.29
Track Listing of songs: Aviation;
| | Iron Maiden Somewhere Back In Time-The Best Of 1980-1989 Vinyl LP (2008)
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$27.45
Inarguably one of heavy metal's most important and influential acts, Iron Maiden were at the forefront of the new wave of British heavy metal at the dawn of the 1980s. While Maiden remained popular for decades to come, SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME covers the band's vital heyday, beginning with their first album and moving right into the arrival of wailing banshee Bruce Dickinson and the tremendous success that followed him. SOMEWHERE was tied into their monster 2008 tour, which, like the album featured smashes from their '80s albums such as POWERSLAVE, NUMBER OF THE BEAST, and SOMEWHERE IN TIME. Classics like the galloping "Run to the Hills" and the gritty "The Trooper" are here in their full glory, and songs like "Wrathchild" that predate Dickinson are represented by live tracks with the iconic singer on vocals. Previous greatest hits had most of these songs, but this is a no-filler addition for new fans.
| | Dutchess & The Duke She's The Dutchess, He's The Duke Vinyl LP (2008)
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$11.19
The duo known as the Dutchess & the Duke are the singer-songwriters Jesse Lortz and Kimberley Morrison. The 10 largely acoustic songs on SHE'S THE DUTCHESS, HE'S THE DUKE sound like a post-punk gloss on 1960s folk rock, with echoes of everyone from Sonny & Cher to Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Highlights include the plaintive "Strangers" and the stirring opener, "Reservoir Park." SHE'S THE DUTCHESS, HE'S THE DUKE is available as a digital download, a standard CD, and a vinyl LP.
| | Killing Joke Democracy Vinyl LP (1996)
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$19.95
Not as grand as PANDEMONIUM or as aggressive as EXTREMITIES, DIRT & VARIOUS REPRESSED EMOTIONS, 1996's DEMOCRACY stands as one of the U.K. post-punk/industrial act's most eclectic albums, with tracks ranging from the acoustic-tinged "Savage Freedom" to the pulsing, Native American-tinged "Medicine Wheel" and the pile-driving "Another Bloody Election." Unfortunately, this was the British band's last studio album for seven years, with frontman Jaz Coleman heading up symphonic rock projects until Killing Joke's triumphant self-titled return in 2003.
Personnel includes: Nick Walker (keyboards, programming); Geoff Dugmore (drums).
Engineers: Ott (track 1); Andy Scarfe (tracks 2-10).
| | Fraction Superposition Vinyl LP (2008) (Import)
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Track Listing of songs: Superposition; Inside The Neighbour's Cat's Head; Requiem For The Unique Illusion; Wild, Blue And Dense; Supermarket Of Soul;
| | Robert Wyatt Shleep Vinyl LP (2008) (Import)
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$38.55
Vinyl LP pressing. 2008 digitally remastered edition of this original album from the beloved British singer/songwriter and former member of Soft Machine. Wyatt's releases come from one of the most distinguished, visionary, influential and singular catalogs in contemporary music. The history of Robert Wyatt's music gained a new and wonderful chapter in 1997 with the release of Shleep, his first album since 1991. With contributions from guest musicians Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Phil Manzanera, Evan Parker, Annie Whitehead and others, Robert has created another classic album: inimitably Wyatt, but adding new colors and textures. Domino.
| | Hepburns Deciphering Linear A Vinyl LP (2005)
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$9.99
Track Listing of songs: What If Everyone Got What They Wanted?; Chrysanthemum Fountain; Sierra Alpha One Five;
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