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December 7, 2006
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If you seek genuine roots rock as only the incomparable Los Lobos can present it, pass on this one. I own five Los Lobos CD's and have seen them a couple times in concert. This is not their best work; in fact, far from it.
I realize artists yearn to grow and learn during their careers. Most are ... more |
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December 7, 2006
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A unique, if somewhat artificial, documentation of what the Stones were capable of in a live format back in the 70's. These songs have a rawness, an almost evil energy, that they don't possess in their studio versions, and there are a couple songs here that the Stones have never released from the ... more |
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November 29, 2006
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Not every song is a winner, but then no Sting album is complete without a couple of clinkers. This is definitely one of his better solo efforts. The opening and closing tracks are worth the price of having to endure some of the drivel.
But the sound, the glorious sound! In stereo, this is just ... more |
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November 29, 2006
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Very melodic jazz, with modern improvisations of old standards and recent compositions. Gene Harris is solid on keyboards, and the rest of the quartet are firmly grounded in traditional jazz styles, yet not afraid to add a few twists. Some very swinging stuff, and some very sweet ballads as ... more |
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September 6, 2004
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Rock on, Gustav. Rock on, MTT and SFS. This is among the headbanger's favorite symphonies, with its relentless building of tension and furious (or is it joyful?) orchestral climaxes. The recording accurately captures the tonal and kinetic qualities of this very good performance, then releases them ... more |
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