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Sublime(more) »rank: 1530by: Sublime
Our review: :For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There's more to this Long Beach, California, trio's debut, released shortly after Nowell's death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band comes up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit 'What I Got'; spooky dub-reggae undertones, produced by the Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, to go with the snappy horns; and surprisingly progressive lyrics that attack sexism and other social ills, especially on 'Wrong Way.' Like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone, obvious forebears, ... Detail |
Everything Under The Sun(more) »rank: 1304by: Sublime
Our review: :Thank fans for this completist's dream: they petitioned the remaining members of the Sublime, a decade after Bradley Nowell's death by misadventure, to disgorge this collection of rarities, outtakes, and unreleased material. While a little overwhelming in its sheer volume, it deftly illustrates what a compelling shape-shifter Nowell was, even during his most discombobulated and boozy moments. Those unvarnished moments are captured here--taken from backstage parties, live radio shows, and their very first demos--along with some of the bands' more formed moments, whether sharing a stage with Gwen Stefani or being remixed by Long Beach crony Snoop Dogg before he became Top Dogg. ... Detail |
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The Singles 1992-2003(more) »rank: 1689by: No Doubt
Our review:From Amazon.co.uk:Though they've suffered death, departure and fraught internal and external relationships, No Doubt have kept faith with fun throughout, as The Singles very clearly proves. As their troubles have made them far from prolific, it's culled almost entirely from three albums--Return of Saturn, Rock Steady and their mega-hit Tragic Kingdom--with just the quirky, warped ska of 'Trapped in a Box' to represent their eponymously titled major label debut. As said, it's excellent fun, from the opening power anthem 'Just a Girl', through the ultra-modern, Madonna-like 'Hey Baby' and the urgent, melodious power pop of 'Excuse Me Mr' to the Chicago-style break-up ballad ... Detail |
40 Oz. to Freedom(more) »rank: 2255by: Sublime
Our review: :Ska music has been deeply ingrained in the punk rock culture since the Clash adopted their rude boy stance near the end of the British punk invasion and the 2-Tone label put ska on the map. Suddenly, punks stopped kicking the crap out of each other long enough to dance. The debut release by Orange County, California's Sublime is a positively infectious record that marries varied styles of dub, reggae, rap, sampling, scratching, and badass dancehall ska with old-school punk overtones. Musicianship on this record is exceptionally tight, featuring Brad Nowell's innovative guitar work and bright, soulful voice. Packed with 40 oz. of ... Detail |
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Legend - The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers(more) »rank: 10202starring: Bob Marley, Wailers
Our review: :Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 10/03/2006 :If you are expecting just the videos for the tracks on Bob Marley's extremely successful greatest hits CD, you are going to be pleasantly surprised with this DVD. Legend is much more than a simple, video anthology. It is a historical telling of the music of Bob Marley presented in 23 videos, most of which are performances, and a 90-minute documentary. The documentary is a collage of images and video clips put to a running dialogue by Marley. Unless you are very familiar with the Jamaican dialect, it is recommended to watch this with ... Detail |
Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid(more) »rank: 7056by: Slightly Stoopid
Our review:Album Description:Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid is an album by So. California band Slightly Stoopid released in the summer 2008. It contains all seven tracks from the EP of the same name, 'as well as other outtakes, rarities, and brand new studio joints.' per the band. Detail |
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Beat This: The Best of the English Beat(more) »rank: 4517by: The English Beat
Our review:Album Description:Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid is an album by So. California band Slightly Stoopid released in the summer 2008. It contains all seven tracks from the EP of the same name, 'as well as other outtakes, rarities, and brand new studio joints.' per the band. Detail |
Journey to the West(more) »rank: 4020by: Monkey
Our review: :The 16th century Chinese classic story Xi You Ji (Journey To The West) tells the tale of a little monkey who could transform himself into different creatures and conquer all the obstacles in his life. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett (the minds behind Gorillaz) are Monkey, and have joined with director and choreographer Chen Shi-Zheng to create a 21st century opera retelling this story, replete with new and original music and visuals. The BBC's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics will utilize some of Monkey's music and animations in the weeks leading up to and during the Olympics. Amazon.co.uk:You could never accuse ... Detail |
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All Star Smash Hits(more) »rank: 5540by: Smash Mouth
Our review:Album Description:Smash Mouth's 'Greatest Hits' compilation entitled All Star Smash Hits includes 20 Smash Mouth recordings (most of the singles, four cover tunes and four previously 'soundtrack-only' songs). Detail |
...And Out Come the Wolves(more) »rank: 2943by: Rancid
Our review: :Just as Green Day aped the Ramones, their contemporaries in this Southern California punk quartet aspired to be the Clash. But also like Green Day, Rancid's fresh approach and excellent songs (including the ska-punk MTV hit 'Time Bomb' and the anthemic 'Roots Radicals') rose far above tribute-band level. And poet Jim Carroll (The Basketball Diaries) adds spoken-word stream-of-consciousness to the dour 'Junkyman.' While 19 songs makes this 1995 CD drag on a bit too long, Wolves is evidence of punk rock's relevance a full two decades after the Sex Pistols. --Steve Knopper Detail |