♥ Charlene Louise 'Chat' Almarvez, 16-year-old La Salle-CSB student from Sta. Cruz, Laguna, will be the Philippine representative in the Ford Models' Supermodel of the World 2010 competition to be held this January in Sao Paolo, Brazil. ♥
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ford Supermodel of the World 2009 1
♥ Charlene Louise 'Chat' Almarvez, 16-year-old La Salle-CSB student from Sta. Cruz, Laguna, will be the Philippine representative in the Ford Models' Supermodel of the World 2010 competition to be held this January in Sao Paolo, Brazil. ♥
Mia Michelle - Mixed Magazine Cover Model : August 2009
Mia Michelle is the August 2009 Cover Model for Mixed Magazine. Mia Michelle is hip-hop's sexiest video model. This beautiful redbone has been featured and countless videos with Lil' Wayne, Snoop, Akon, Fat Joe, Trick Daddy, The Clipse, Shawty Plies featuring T Pain and many more. She has been a featured model in magazines such as American Curves, KING, Blackmens, Smooth, SSX, Urban Ink and now Mixed Magazine
Supermodel Kim Alexis at the 2009 TV Land Awards
Supermodel Kim Alexis, now host of TV Land's "She's Got The Look", tells us about the upcoming season and what her domestic life is like. LAist's TV Junkie is smitten.
Irina Shayk Model Profile-SI Swimsuit 2009
This is Irina's fourth year shooting the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Learn more about this Russian Beauty.
Spy Super Model 2009
Spy Talent Search, Friday 09 October 2009, Naga World Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
SOPHIE TURNER Australian Super Model attends MMPA Diversity Awards 2009
Sophie Turner Australian Super Model attends the MMPA 2009 Diversity Awards
MODTV: MAYBELLINE SUPERMODEL CALENDAR 2009
Supermodels Adriana Lima, Julia Stegner, Jessica White, Kemp Muhl and Anna Wang shoot Maybelline New York's Limited Edition Calendar for 2009. Photographer Kenneth Willardt. Produced & Directed by Karen Morrison. A MODTV Production
America's Next Top Model 14 - Alexandra falls and gets hit by giant gong
Ouch..that's a double whammy for her to not only fall but get hit by that giant symbol must've really hurt
Model falls in hole on runway at Shadang Fashion Show
Shaolin monk does a front flip and breaks a hole in the runway at Shadang fashion show http://www.exploretalent.com
Fashion model Sarah Welch a former contestant on the Bachelor ends up getting wet as she falls into the hole on the runway..which was above the swimming pool at Mondrian hotel during LA Fashion week. She is saved by Jimmy Jean-Louis actor
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update! Designer Rafi reports all's well with Sarah...
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Swimsuit Model breaks neck on hot Miami Beach Florida - funny video girl accident
Some dry humor to warm your day. Thanks to WavesDVDcom for the footage & Ripfilms for helping me launch my new punk, comedy, & mystery channel. So if you like this video, please subscribe and share it.
"Dance Edition" coming soon. It will be available for Beat Masters to recut, remix and post a video response - footage courtesy of wavesdvdcom, copyright holder permission granted.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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Yessica Marie Alba (born April 28, 1981) is an American television and film actress. She began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994). Alba rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel (20002002 Alba later appeared in various films including Honey (2003), Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), Into the Blue (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Good Luck Chuck both in 2007. Alba is considered a sex symbol and often generates media attention for her looks. She appears frequently on the "Hot 100" section of Maxim and was voted number one on AskMen.com's list of "99 Most Desirable Women" in 2006, as well as "Sexiest Woman in the World" by FHM in 2007. The use of her image on the cover of the March 2006 Playboy sparked a lawsuit by her, which was later dropped. She has also won various awards for her acting, including the Choice Actress Teen Choice Award and Saturn Award for Best Actress (TV), and a Golden Globe nomination for her lead role in the television series Dark Angel. Her acting has also been criticized, as she has been nominated for numerous Razzie Awards throughout her career. Alba's offscreen, personal life has been a frequent subject of media, celebrity, and tabloid journalism.
Mandira Bedi shops for LINGERIE
Actress/Anchor Mandira Bedi was recently spotted buying lingerie at a suburban mall. Missing from the entertainment industry Mandy seems to be enjoying her time shopping.
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Sweet actress and former fashion model Jessica Biel modeling for some branded lingerie lines and an attractive camel toe looks and some teasing pictorials
Asian Lingerie Fashion Show (1)
Asian fashion show for sexy range of lingerie, as modelled by sexy young asian women. Featuring Tawianese model, singer & actress Hsu Chi/Shu Qi.
Araceli Gonzalez - Selu Lingerie Photoshoot
Argentinian Model & Actress Araceli Gonzalez
Backstage Selu Lingerie Photoshoot
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Toribio TV - FMFA (Foro de Mujeres Famosas Argentinas)
Jesse Golden - Sexy Victoria Secret Model
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Sexy Lingerie 1923 by Stella Stewart (restored version)
Stella grew up outside Boston, though she moved to West Palm Beach at an early age. She won her first beauty pageant there, and was given a glimpse of the land of beaches and land of trump near worth avenue. She was treated to trips to Dubai, Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Jamaica, Cabo San Lucas, Paris and Punta Cana as well as the places in the USA such as Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Chicago, New York, Washington, Key West, Atlanta and even Niagra Falls. Her dream was to go to Los Angeles and Beverly Hills for a shot at Hollywood stardom. She wanted to go to the Ivy and see Brittany Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Hillary Duff, and Paris Hilton. In her first home the view was not spectacular but it did have access to the paramount, warner and nbc studios where she hoped to one day be on tv like her favorites Oprah, Regis and Kelly, Ellen Degeneres, and maybe even Dr. Phil. She did make it to Tyra Banks show as a guest. She would do endless auditions, playing cross word puzzles and solitaire while waiting to model or do a screen test. Good thing for mapquest and gps. She carried a suitcase filled with mini skirts, dresses, bikini swimsuits, high heels , boots, cocktail dresses and hats so she would always be prepared. She would audition from sunup to twilight and got enough roles to be on IMDB, though she never was on TMZ. At home she would enjoy CNN or a good video game of football, baseball, watch NASCAR or even play Guitar Hero. It is all paying off because Stella Stewart is the most popular celeb on Youtube who has NEVER been featured. She is currently signed for two pilots this season, and two films, one just after the next chinese new year. You can download some of her videos on your iphone, or view her flickr on your blackberry storm. You can write her on her web site, or try to find her on white pages, yellow pages or google her. look for her driving around town in her mustang gt or mercedes (though she may get the new camaro or challenger). Watch for her at the circus, the mall or taking in a local high school musical production. The secret of bumping into her is to not look in bars or clubs, but everyday shopping and entertainment places. You won't find her on match.com, facebook, myspace or aim, but go to a local museau and bingo, there she may be checking out the Picasso or other fine works or art.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
how to kiss your boyfriend for the first time (NEW SECRET)
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006: In this clip, Barbara Walters interviews Actress Angelina Jolie (January '07 Vogue Magazine cover-shoot pictures at http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/12... and talks about her life and family with actor Brad Pitt.
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Thief's Lullaby - music by Boris Potskov - http://cdbaby.com/cd/borispotskov
Behind the Victoria's Secret Cotton Lingerie Shoot
Join Supermodel Miranda Kerr on the set of the Victoria's Secret Cotton Lingerie video shoot.
Black is back, a collection of sexy lingerie fashion shows which emphasize on the color black
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World's Sexiest Lingerie Party!
World's Sexiest Lingerie Party! A3 Network is a group of online TV channels that reflect the modern lifestyle, featuring Bikini Girls, Sexy Pool Parties, Nightlife, Clubs, DJs, Music Videos, Style, Art and Fashion. Whatever the flavor, the most exciting videos on the web! Original A3 Network content is produced by http://www.5thandocean.com
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
How To Kiss
The Wing Girls is a weekly dating advice show for guys. Hosts Jet and Star give their opinions and how-to advice about relationships, sex, kissing, dating, and everything every guy wants to know about girls. New episodes every Wednesday.
KISS: Do Not Kiss LIke This
The Wing Girls reenact the top 5 worst kisses ever. PLEASE READ:
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The Wing Girls is a weekly dating advice show for guys. Hosts Jet and Star give their opinions and how-to advice about relationships, sex, kissing, dating, and everything every guy wants to know about girls. New episodes every Wednesday.
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SYLVESTER STALLONE WORKING OUT IN GYM FOR THE EXPENDABLES MARCH 2009 AT 62. Music by 009 Sound System - Dreamscape ... "SYLVESTER
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Hardcore African local gym in Brazzaville, Congo. One of the bodybuilders of the gym is a rapper. The music is by his band.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Diapers, Stage 4 (22-37 Lbs.), Case of 120 Diapers [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
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Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers keep your baby dry and comfortable and contribute to a safer world for generations to come. That's because our diapers combine premium performance and comfort with the important health and environmental benefits of not contributing to dioxin pollution. Our diapers feature a unique blend of unbleached and totally chlorine and fragrance free materials, resealable tapes, stretchy leg gathers, premium absorbency and soft, cloth-like comfort. They are hypo-allergenic, dermatologist tested and, latex and TBT free.
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes Refills, 192-Count Packages (Pack of 4)
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Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes is clinically is proven to be mild, so you can soothe sensitive skin with every touch. Sensitive Wipes are hypoallergenic and perfume-free.
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Pampers Baby Dry disposable diapers let you fit it and forget it! Features soft Koala Fit Grips that allow you to adjust and re-adjust until you get a secure fit that makes you and baby happy. Pampers Baby Dry have double-thick leg cuffs to help prevent leaks, while the Breathable cloth-like cover helps keep baby's skin dry. Features Sesame Street characters on top front of diapers.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Antiquing For Dummies By Ron Zoglin, Deborah Shouse
Product Description
Is hunting for hidden treasures at garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, auctions, and antique shops your idea of a good time? If you love to poke around these places but don't know the difference between something that is just plain old or something that is a bona fide antique, then you might want to make Antiquing For Dummies your next purchase. Written in Dummies-style plain English, this book is not your average highfalutin, highbrow book on antique collecting. Instead of getting a lot of attitude, you get loads of down-to-earth advice about talking the talk with antique dealers, participating in auctions, and using win-win bargaining strategies.
Authors Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse can help you develop a plan of attack before you begin your hunt. Even if you are already a dedicated collector, Antiquing For Dummies has plenty of sound advice and information to help you brush up on your collecting skills and broaden your knowledge. And whether you enjoy collecting furniture, glass, ceramics, or silver, you find sections in the book dedicated to each collectible that tell you how and where to buy them. Plus, after you've found that beautiful antique, you find decorating ideas and suggestions for integrating it into your household. Antiquing For Dummies is guaranteed to show you the pleasure and art of antique collecting.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Paper Trails [Amazon MP3 Exclusive]
Customer Reviews
Happy trails through BDP catalog
Please spend some time getting to know the Benjy Davis Project.
Long time mainstay of the college and festival circuit, this southern new country/rock outfit share a few tracks each from some of their recent recordings, Lost Souls Like Us (2010), Dust (2009), Angie House (2005) and More Than Local (2004) together with one new track, "Raining In Me." Davis songs groove along with catchy riffs and smart, memorable lyrics. Other reviewers have likened him to Jason Mraz and I find influences including Elvis Costello and John Mayer. These recordings are of high quality. He's touring through the summer of 2010 - check him out.
P.S. You also can get a free BDP track on the "Songs From Hotel Carolina 2010" Amazon compilation. The track is "Bite My Tongue", originally from Lost Souls Like Us.
Great Acoustic Rock
I haven't enjoyed a new album so much in a long time. The Benjy Davis Project does acoustic rock that is bright, a little edgy, and avoids the whining that so many contemporary performers feel is important. This is not an "unplugged" album, but it definitely features acoustic instrumentation. These guys can play a mean guitar. I downloaded this for free--which is a great deal, but now that I'm wearing down that portion of my hard drive that stores these tracks, I look forward to purchasing other Benjy Davis Project music.
Awesome AND free?!
What a great album. The songs are fresh with a nice balance of varied moods across tracks. I think I may have just found a new band to follow. Seriously, you would be a fool to not check out this dynamic duo- especially since it's FREE. I guarantee you that this is the only time you will get to hear their music at this price.
Dynamite
Customer Reviews
Taio's summer tune!
Really good tune for summer 2010. It's one of them songs that you're not too sure about the first time you listen to it but after you've heard it a couple of times you will love it. Reminds me of summer and holidays, i think its gunna be a big tune in the clubs this summer, not sure if its one of his best but it's defo a nice, feel good tune which makes you wanna get up and dance!
ehh...
this wasn't what i expected from hearing the sample. the chorus was pretty catchy but other then that, i wasn't impressed. this song isn't as good as his first song, break your heart. its not one of my favorites but i don't hate it. definately not something i would keep replaying
Good Chorus
This song will probably be a huge hit this summer and possibly the rest of the year; it has a really good hook, and even though it sounds like a stereotypical pop song, which most songs do nowadays, it's still a good song that follows up well on Cruz's "Break Your Heart", which was amazing. Overall a good song, but if you don't like pop songs that much or you didn't enjoy Cruz's last song, you might want to keep away. I personally bought it, because I cannot stop listening to it.
2010 SideOneDummy Records Summer Sampler
Customer Reviews
First Rate Sampler!
Grab this one, folks. This sampler is going to cost me some money because some of the artists are now necessary summer listening for me. I checked out all the bands and, by way of gratitude to Side One Dummy and Amazon, I'll pass it on:
1. "Requiem For A Dying Song" by Flogging Molly, the great Celtic punk rock band. This is from their "Live At The Greek Theatre" album released March 2010. A rollicking start for this great sampler.
2. "The Spirit Of Jazz" by folk-punk rockers The Gaslight Anthem from American Slang released June 2010. This month's Uncut Magazine gave this album 5 stars and declared it their album of the month. Big Cheese also gave it 5 stars.
3. "Lightning In A Bottle" by Audra Mae from her debut album "The Happiest Lamb" released May 2010. This folk rocker is the great-niece of Judy Garland and has definitely inherited the family's amazing chops. This album will be my first purchase from this sampler.
4. "Clap Your Hands" by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band", a rural blues band that calls Indiana home. This song is from "The Wages" released May 25, 2010 and immediately charting at #2 on Billboard's Blues Chart.
5. "Love It To Life" by Jesse Malin And The St. Mark's Social Disco Ghetto from "Love It To Life", their April 2010 Side One Dummy debut. Jesse Malin is a veteran punk rocker whose former bands were Heart Attack and D Generation. Seems he collaborates with Ryan Adams and has been compared to Bruce Springsteen.
6. "The Trench" by the exceptional indie rocker Chuck Ragan. This is from 2009's "Gold Country". Amazon has already gifted us with "Rotterdam" from that album. I love both songs and will purchase the album.
7. "Salt And Sand" from "White Rabbit", an independent project of Flogging Molly bassist Nathen Maxwell and The Original Bunny Gang. This folk rock song is melodic and beautiful.
8. "Heart BPM" by folk-punk rockers Fake Problems from "It's Great To Be Alive".
9. "The System" by The Black Pacific with vocalist/guitarist Jim Lindberg from the band's self-titled album to be released in September.
10. "We Are The One" by Anti-Flag from the punk-rock album "The People Or The Gun".
11. "We Are All We Have" by hardcore street punk-rockers The Casualties.
12. "Basement Royalty" by Broadway Calls on their punk-rock album "Good Views, Bad News".
13. "Describing The Sky" by Big D And The Kids Table, from this third wave ska band's "Fluent In Stroll" which is said to refer to the band's musical direction to ska, reggae, and soul.
Enjoy!
The Gateway Drug, if you're addicted to great music
Every once in a while, a record label comes along that transcends the sum of its parts. Curated by people with such passion for finding and promoting good music, you can make a safe bet on buying an album from a band for no other reason than they're on the label. The 2010 Side One Dummy sampler takes a proud place on my (virtual) mantle, alongside the all time greats: Sire's "Just Say..." series; Yep Rock's and Fat Wreck Chords' annual samplers and Hellcat's "Give Em' The Boot" series. A good sampler plays like a solid, cohesive album - but then whets your appetite for more. I highly suggest you pick this one up and discover some truly amazing artists - the styles are varied but the passion each artist puts into every delicious note remains the same.
Would love this but the usual music discrimination is in place!!
As usual I am being punished for not living in America! This is not available in the UK.
Nat Geo Amazon Sampler
Customer Reviews
Good world music, even if it is from the US and Europe
This MP3 set brings together two songs each from five bands on the National Geographic label. If you didn't know National Geographic had a label, get in line. I'm sure there are plenty of us out there. But judging by this sampler, they are doing some good stuff -- except for the first track, which in my view is really pretty bad.
The main nit I would pick is that the label seems to be positioning itself in "world music", but the bands here are all strictly rich-world groups -- based in places like Paris, New York or Madrid. No Africa- or South America-based music here. That being said, the bands here are all good at bringing a fusion of "world music" sensibilities with US or European tastes and production values.
The first two songs are from Bibi Tanga and the Selenites, who are based in Paris, although Bibi Tanga is from Bangui in the Central African Republic. The band says of itself that it is attracted to "groove in all its shapes". But judging by the first track, some shapes might be better left alone. It sounded, to my admittedly old-fashioned tastes, like a bad disco nightmare, a bad Rick James knockoff, sung in a falsetto à la Eddie Murphy's "Roxanne" in "48 Hours". The second track is a great improvement -- the falsetto is still there, but it works much better.
The second two tracks are by DePedro, a Madrid-based band -- which you can hear in their in their Spanish accents when they sing. For my tastes, these are the best songs on the collection. The first, "Comanche" has great slide guitar riffs and a funky rhythm, while the second is good laid back track with xylophone and a banjo riff to kick off. The band's lyrics are really pretty good and add to the music.
Next up, Grupo Fantasma is a US-based Latin orchestra that gets good reviews for its tight arrangements and playing. The sound has a modernized Latin orchestral sound with strong guitars giving an American feel. A little like Tito Puente meets Santana. Nice stuff, but right now I'm not concentrating on Latin orchestral music. If you are, you should hear these guys.
Balkan Beat Box is a New York-based band that also has roots in Tel Aviv. It was founded by Tamir Muskat, formerly of Gogol Bordello, and Ori Kaplan, formerly of Firewater and bringing a background in klezmer clarinet. MC Tomer Yosef is also key to the sound. Their music is sometimes called gypsy punk, and there is a definite Balkan/gypsy feeling. But there are strong dance beats and rapping, as well as influences from around the Mediterranean. This is club music with a more inclusive and informed musical sensibility than a lot of the other stuff out there. Not my cup of tea, but for its genre it seems a cut above.
The set closes out with two tracks from Forro in the Dark, a group of Brazilians who got together to make music in New York. The music has a lot of Brazilian-inspired, but Americanized rhythms. I enjoyed the cuts here. David Byrne has recorded with them, so they have certainly reached a certain level of street cred. The first cut is a rocker, relatively speaking, and the second a rousing instrumental with a flute lead.
Overall this music is definitely worth a listen. I might even consider buying something by DePedro later on. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that a lot of people with different tastes and interests than mine are inspired to check out the other bands here. Good stuff!
California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Customer Reviews
Gurls Out
There is no question that there can sometimes be too much of an artist with the same sound. For Katy Perry, she just doesn't seem to showcase anything but being a "sex kitten" image. With her engagement to crude U.K. comic Russell Brand, and her personal life in a upswing, she just doesn't seem to showcase that in her sound though. Her latest single California Gurls, really just doesn't feel like she has a strong vibe here. It feels like a rehashing of her breakthrough when she came out with I Kissed A Girl a couple of years ago. Hopefully she will try and do a better sound for herself for her next single, and her next album. She really needs it, because she can't be too much of the same singer, all the same time.
Song: D+
Pure Undiluted Poison
Words cannot express how I feel about Katy Perry and this song in particular. Ever since she started getting radio play, I've wanted to jam a screwdriver in my ear. This latest song, which is easily the worst track of the year, cannot disappear fast enough. It's manufactured to where even if you hear a couple seconds of it, you're doomed to have its evil awfulness latched into your brain on an infinite torturous loop until you either kill yourself or find a way to erase your mind. Some are foolish enough to listen to this garbage on purpose, thinking that they actually like it, which many of us know is not the case. In reality, it's the result of a pact between the record company and what I can only imagine is Satan herself. Just like the Black Eyed Peas recent turn to the dark side, such songs are impossible to avoid right now, appearing literally everywhere, ready to ruin your day at every turn. They're infused with an artificial sense of sugary estrogen cheerfulness that masquerades as real, intending to come off as a happy girl singing her happy little songs. Makes me want to put a gun in my mouth. And wanting that is very much the opposite of joy.
Even more insidious, they throw Snoop Dogg in here as an effort to reel in proper music fans, and this fool goes with it just because it's a song about California (and it gives him enough money to buy the ganja tree). Snoop is able to just smoke a blunt and forget all about it, but many of us don't have that luxury. I weep for all the blonds out there with enough carbon monoxide in their heads to buy this god-awful abomination. You're driving the men around you crazy and we'll have none of it. And despite being all about sex and only sex, I can't think of anything that makes my popsicle want to melt and fall off more. This song makes my balls shrink. DO NOT WANT.
Great song
As an adult I love this song, it is very catchy and it seems like Katy Perry has some fun songs, but as a mom, not the greatest song for kids. I didn't realize some of the words that were in it, particularly "Sex on the Beach". This was the song my 11 year old asked for on her MP3. I know you can't keep things from them forever, but not quite the words I would like her to be singing all the time.
Jealous Again From Silver Arrow Records
Customer Reviews
Reminiscent of early Stones
I have to admit that in my five decades of being an adult I have never been in a smoky bar in Detroit (and in fact, a long time since I have seen a smoky bar anywhere) but I believe The Truth was a bit harsh about this cut. I liked it; it reminded me of some early Rolling Stones, e.g. Beast of Burden (1978), laced with some Eric Clapton, e.g. Cocaine (1977), and one can't very well argue with those successes.
Oh to be 'Jealous Again'
While I don't know the backstory behind this version of The Crowes' seminal 1990 song, it's still an interesting and worthwhile reinterpretation of the original studio release from 20(!) years ago (has it REALLY been that long already?). I do agree to a point with the first reviewer; the audio quality of this recording is--put politely--challenged, lending a quality more in line with a bootleg...or studio demo. But that's not really the point; more that this version is a reinterpretation of the more well-known, two decades old version from 'Shake Your Money Maker'. Whether recorded recently or somewhere along the 'ride' between then and now, for the price of entry (free, at the time of this review) this slightly more laid back version extremely hard to knock. No this recording is perhaps not as polished as the original, but the acoustical guitar intro is a nice counter to the electric original, and Chris Robinson's voice has never been stronger.
The only letdown is the quality of the recording within this MP3 file. Even my aged and well-traveled ears could appreciate a cleaner cut. But if you listen beyond the recording issues you'll find a worthwhile add for any Crowes fan, and a solid introduction for anyone not previously familiar to this classic southern American rock n' roll band. I believe a British mag once labeled The Black Crowes "the most rock n' roll Rock n' Roll band on Earth" (or something like that), and frankly this little gem of a performance does absolutely nothing to diminish that. Rock on, people.
Black Eye for this Black Crow
If this is a preemptive to the rest of the album, then the whole album must suck. This was not a good song. It sounds like they are in the back corner of some smoky bar in Detroit, wrapping up a sleepy night. The nearly non existent crowd sit lazily in their bar chairs, waiting to finish their last drink.
Rhythms were bad, and no cohesiveness to the mixes and runs.
Honest Face From Yep Roc Records
Customer Reviews
At least now I know how I got it...
Thanks to the reviewer who mentioned this was a free download when you install the amazon software... I was trying to figure out why I had purchased this since I have no recollection of doing so, or ever heard of the artist..
Very generic song, no redeeming qualities for me... Sounds like just about everything else out there...
Cool Song
I got this song for free but it is not really my style. But in general it is an ok song. I'm sure other people who enjoy these people would appreciate it a lot more.
Here comes junior
Wow, does Liam Finn ever sound like his dad. I wonder if that's how his voice comes out naturally or if he adopted it from hearing so much Crowded House while growing up.
Regardless, this is a not bad track. It is simplistic, but strong and over before you know it. It's inevitable to compare him to father Neil, so I'll just go ahead and do it: he doesn't quite have the John Lennon touch of dear old dad, but I say who cares. He's still pretty young, so there is room for improvement.
That said, I'm still curious to check out the EP from which this song comes. Let's hear it for free mp3s from Amazon
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, All Beef, 4-Ounce Ziplock Bags (Pack of 4) From Taste of Nature
Product Description
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, Smoked Beef, 4-Ounce Ziplock Bags. These treats are wheat gluten free.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #700 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Brand: Taste of Nature
Number of items: 4
Features
Case of four 4-ounce zip top bags of smoked beef flavor dog treats (16 total ounces)
Chewy, nutritious, all-beef treat with smoky flavor
Offer as a snack or treat; wheat gluten free
Excellent source of protein
Made in the USA
PediPaws Pedi Paws Replacement Heads (12 Pack) From Ontel
Product Description
Pedi Paws Replacement Heads (12 Pack) For use with Pedi Paws Pet Nail Trimmer. As you know the secret to Pedi Paws amazing results is it's high quality filing head. This precision engineered emery head gives your pet's nails a smooth and gentle trimming but like any disposable emery files, after several uses this filing head will begin to wear and you'll need to order replacement heads. So to insure that the emery filing head will ALWAYS provides the best results- we recommend custom designed replacement heads for your Pedi Paw. The professional quality emery heads are specifically engineered and provide a custom designed fit for your Pedi Paws. Includes: 12 x Replacement Heads
Nut-tastics Premium Dog Treats, Regular Size, 10-Ounce Jar (Pack of 4) From Nut-tastics
Product Description
Nut-tastics - Soft & Chewy Treats for Dogs. Now you can give your dog all the lip-smackin' peanut butter flavor he loves without the mess. Nut-tastics are soft, chewy treats with the delicious taste of peanut butter your four-legged friend craves. Just open the jar and watch him go wild. Available in Regular or Mini's sizes in a convenient 10 oz. stay-fresh jar.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #669 in Health and Beauty
Brand: Nut-tastics
Released on: 2007-10-15
Number of items: 4
Dimensions: .69 pounds
Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food, 3-Flavor Variety Pack (Beef, Chicken and Turkey & Giblets), 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)
Product Description
Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food, 3-Flavor Variety Pack offers complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats, in a savory grilled texture, marinated with real meat juices. This variety pack contains beef feast, turkey feast and chicken feast
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #295 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Brand: Fancy Feast
Number of items: 1
Features
Offers complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats
A savory grilled texture, marinated with real meat juices
This pack contains beef feast, turkey feast and chicken feast
Friskies Cat Food Favorites, 6-Flavor Variety Pack, 3-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24) From Friskies
Product Description
Friskies cat food favorites is an ideal everyday meal which comes in six flavors and is 100% complete and balanced for cats of all ages.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #349 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Brand: Friskies
Released on: 2008-01-12
Number of items: 1
Features
Pack of twenty four, 3-ounce (total of 72-ounces)
Healthy skin and coat promoted by essential fatty acids and zinc
Healthy immune system promoted by balanced nutrition with antioxidants
Strong, lean muscles supported by high-quality protein
Clear, healthy vision supported by vitamin a and taurine
DUCK BREAST 2LB DOG TREATS From Duck
Product Description
Duck Breast Fillets
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #512 in Kitchen & Housewares
Size: 2 Lb. Bag
Brand: Duck
Ingredients: Duck Breast Fillets
Dimensions: 3.00 pounds
Features
Over roasted gourmet natural dog treat. Made from premium duck breast filets. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Over roasted gourmet natural dog treat.
Made from premium duck breast filets.
No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Size: 2 Lb. Bag
Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food, 3-Flavor Seafood Variety Pack, 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) From Fancy Feast
Product Description
Fancy Feast Grilled Gourmet Cat Food Variety Pack offers complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats, in a savory grilled texture, marinated with real meat juices. This variety pack contains eight 3 oz. cans each of Beef Feast, Turkey Feast and Chicken Feast.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #201 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Brand: Fancy Feast
Released on: 2008-01-12
Number of items: 1
Features
24 count cans
Made in the U.S.A
Refrigerate after opening
Greenies Dental Treats for Dogs, Teenie Pack, 27 oz, 96 chews From Lambriar Vet
Product Description
Greenies dental chews are the first dental chew that is tailored to how a dog's mouth actually bites and chews. Five different sizes, each with different chewy textures to better serve all kinds of dogs.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #160 in Pet Products
Size: 27 oz - 96 ct
Brand: Greenies
Model: 21210
Ingredients: Gelatin, Wheat Protein Isolate, Glycerin, Soy Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate, Natural Poultry Flavor, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Vegetable Oil (Preserved with Propyl Gallate), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Lecithin, Ground Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Monostearate, Monoglycerides of Edible Fatty Acids, Choline Chloride, Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative), Minerals (Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Maganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide ane more.
Dimensions: 7.75" h x 4.00" w x 6.75" l, 1.70 pounds
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Brussel's DT8045FF Fringe Flower Bonsai From Brussel's Bonsai
Product Description
An explosion of vivid maroon honeysuckle-like blooms highlight the Chinese Fringe Flower in May and the deep purple leaves make it an unusual favorite throughout the year. This colorful outdoor bonsai is happiest in a sunny location and is an excellent accent on a porch, patio or deck.
Brussel's DT2101GMJ Green Mound Junpier Bonsai From Brussel's Bonsai
Product Description
The natural movement of this tree's trunk and branches capture the essence of bonsai, making Green Mound the most used juniper variety. The texture of the Green Mound Juniper's foliage and the ease of trimming make this outdoor bonsai a winner for beginners.
Brussel's DT9049DCM Crepe Myrtle Bonsai From Brussel's Bonsai
Product Description
Developed by the National Arboretum, our miniature “Chickasaw” Crepe Myrtle blooms prolifically mid-summer. The branch tips are covered with electric fuchsia blossoms for weeks – this bonsai is made to order for sites needing visual revving. Dainty, perfectly proportioned leaves cover this tiny tree.
Brussel's DT3066AZ Satsuki Azalea Outdoor Bonsai Tree From Brussel's Bonsai
Product DetailsAmazon Sales Rank: #1128 in Lawn & Patio Brand: Brussel's BonsaiModel: DT3066AZFeaturesSatsuki azalea bonsai; deciduous, outdoor treeGrown as bonsai in Japan for centuriesGraceful trunk movementPink, white, or red blooms in spring5 years old, 8 inches tall
Brussel's Dawn Redwood Bonsai From Brussel's Bonsai
Product Description
Dawn Redwoods were thought to be totally extinct until they were discovered at a temple in China in early 20th century. These trees have beautiful feather-like foliage and a formal, upright style which is visually powerful and majestic.
Amazon Sales Rank: #1826 in Lawn & Patio
Brand: Brussel's Bonsai
Model: DT2029DR
Features
Deciduous outdoor bonsai
Redwoods have elegant feather-like foliage
Supplied by America's largest bonsai nursery
5 years old; 20 inches tall
Metasequoia glyptostrobibes
Brussel's Dawn Redwood Bonsai From Brussel's Bonsai
Product Description
Dawn Redwoods were thought to be totally extinct until they were discovered at a temple in China in early 20th century. These trees have beautiful feather-like foliage and a formal, upright style which is visually powerful and majestic.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1826 in Lawn & Patio
Brand: Brussel's Bonsai
Model: DT2029DR
Features
Deciduous outdoor bonsai
Redwoods have elegant feather-like foliage
Supplied by America's largest bonsai nursery
5 years old; 20 inches tall
Metasequoia glyptostrobibes
Brussel's CT9005CE Chinese Elm Bonsai
Product Description
Chinese Elms are deciduous trees with small leaves and fine twigging on their secondary branches. These trees are imported from Chinese nurseries where the branches have been painstakingly trained for years. Chinese Elms are durable and may be displayed indoors for extended periods of time.
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Chinese elms are durable, deciduous trees with small leaves, a large trunk base, balanced root spread, and an evenly tapered trunk. In autumn their leaves turn vibrant shades of red. This Chinese elm is five years old, 6 to 8 inches tall, and comes in a 5-inch pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions.
From the Manufacturer
Chinese elms are durable, deciduous trees with small leaves, a large trunk base, balanced root spread, and an evenly tapered trunk. In autumn their leaves turn vibrant shades of red. This Chinese elm is five years old, 6 to 8 inches tall, and comes in a 5-inch pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions.
Black Diamond Bod Harness From Black Diamond
Product Description
The Black Diamond Bod's time-tested design and comfort make this harness an all-time classic. A heavyweight fleece-padded waistbelt offers great comfort. Light, comfortable, and convenient, the Bod harness offers unrestricted freedom of movement and versatility for all-around climbers. The Bod combines the right materials with efficient, functional design. -Vendor
Product Features
Material: Nylon
Size: XS-XL
Adjustability: Legs, waist
Gear Loops: 4
Recommended Use: Rock climbing
Padding: Fleece waistbelt
Weight: 495g (1lb 2oz)
Warranty: 1 Year
Country of Origin: United States
Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness From Black Diamond
Product Description
Lightweight and simple, the Black Diamond Alpine Bod harness is perfect for climbers seeking to minimize weight and bulk for alpine climbing or glacier travel. A featherweight version of the Bod haness, the Alpine Bod retains its basic design witout sacrificing function. Designed to fit over several layers, with gear loops for easy racking, the Alpine Bod is an excellent choice for any climber or alpinist seeking the ultimate in lightweight gear. -Vendor
Black Diamond Women's Primrose AL Climbing Harness From Black Diamond
Product Description
A combination of comfort with feminine fit, value and performance, the Primrose AL is functional across all disciplines. The Primrose is built with a longer rise, smaller waist and more supportive loops. Contoured for a woman, the bullhorn waistbelt and leg loops are padded and lined for all-day comfort. Adjustable, droppable leg loops allow for extra layers and quick exit/entry. Four molded gear loops and a full strength haul loop provide ample space for large racks. 380g for size Medium Small Waist: 27-30" (69-76 cm) Legs: 19-23" (48-58 cm) Medium Waist: 30-33" (76-84 cm) Legs: 21-25" (53-64 cm) Large Waist: 33-36" (84-91 cm) Legs: 24-28" (61-71 cm) Sz 4 Sz 6 Sz 8 Sz 10 Sz 12 Waist:26-28" Waist:28-30" Waist:30-32 Waist:32-34" Waist:34-36" Legs:20-24" Legs:21-25" Legs:22-26" Legs:23-27" Legs:24-28" 8" 8" 8"
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #5578 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: Black Diamond
Features
Contoured for a woman, the bullhorn waistbelt and leg loops are padded and lined for all-day comfort
Adjustable, droppable leg loops allow for extra layers and quick exit/entry
Four molded gear loops and a full strength haul loop provide ample space for large racks
Weight (Medium): 13 oz / 380 g
Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness From Black Diamond
Product Description
The Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness provides all-around versatility for both summer and winter use without draining all the new-rope money out of your checking account. Despite the modest price, the Momentum AL Harness includes a bullhorn-shaped, well-padded waist-belt to ensure comfort even at precarious hanging belays. Four molded gear loops hold a large rack of cams or draws. Black Diamond added adjustable leg loops, so this harness fits well even if you have to add a few layers for a cold-weather send.
Product Features
Material: Nylon
Padding: Closed-cell foam
Adjustability: Waist, legs
Gear Loops: 4
Haul Loop: Yes
Weight: 14oz (420g)
Recommended Use: Rock climbing
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Country of Origin: Philippines
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Hey, Soul Sister From Columbia
Customer Reviews
Hey, Train's Back
As a Train fan, I've waited awhile for this song. While it demonstrates more development of the band that is now three very talented men, it is a beautiful blend of the past, early Train with the more recent evolution of the band on "For Me, It's You." Coupled with a fantastic mandolin part and Pat's crystal clear vocals, the song has much replayability and will grow on you the more you hear it - and it will be stuck in your head for days!
Well worth the download and well worth the look at the new album on October 27.
Fantastic!
This song is the perfect combination of good lyrics, great instruments, and a singer who can actually pull off the vocals necessary to make it work. It might not appeal so much to die-hard Train fans as it's quite a departure from the style of their earlier works, but it's a fun, uplifting song and definitely worth the download.
Fun, catchy tune!
Train has been around for a long time. While never being a favorite of mine, this song, "Hey, Soul Sister," has an incredibly catchy tune.
Great for a few fun listens, but probably never a future classic.
Princess From Wuli Records
Customer Reviews
A perfect intro to LeeDeWyze's pre Idol style
After I heard Lee sing on AI, I started to hear about albums he'd recorded pre Idol, and this was the song most people recommended. I downloaded it and am completely impressed by Lee's style. This song is beautifully haunting, and his picturesque words plus the catchy hook make this a must have.
Don't be fooled by Lee's AI appearances; this is who he is as an artist, and although AI gave him a platfrom, recognition and polish, Lee knows who he is and his entire album Slumberland will make you anticipate his future recordings.
Love This One
For anyone coming to Lee DeWyze from AI I would recommend the "Reprise" version of Princess, also offered here on Amazon. He rocks out that version making it more recognizeable to Idol fans.
That being said this is now one of my favorite songs from Lee's Slumberland album. I will admit that it took me a couple of listens to switch gears from the Lee DeWyze I watched on AI to this more mellow Lee DeWyze. Now I love them both! Whatever it is about Lee's voice that has grabbed me shines through either way.
I've been listening non stop to Slumberland and So I'm Told for a couple of weeks now along with all of his Idol songs. There is an addictive quality to Lee DeWyze's voice, no matter which "style" he's singing in.
Also check out YouTube to see more of the rocked out versions of Lee DeWyze's own songs, pre Idol.
Airplanes [Feat. Hayley Williams Of Paramore] (Explicit Album Version) From Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2 in Digital Music Track
Published on: 2010-04-26
Released on: 2010-04-27
Running time: 181 seconds
OMG From LaFace Records
Customer Reviews
Usher Is Back!
Although some would argue that he never left, Usher is DEFINIETLY back with his new album. This is one of the pearls from it. This jam, OMG, will be sure to be heard in clubs across the world for the next few months. I would equate this song to a present-day "Yeah." It'll take a while to catch on though. I absolutely love this song! And I hope that you will, as well!
Usher Eyed Peas
There is no question that Usher had undergone a lot of strife the past few years from his marriage to Tameka Foster ending, to him losing his idol Michael Jackson and singing with grief at his memorial service, to the less-than-dynamic reaction to his tracks from his latest album Raymond Vs. Raymond from his earlier singles like Papers and There Goes My Baby. Nevertheless, he is still trying to make it all his own, and his latest single O.M.G. which he teams up with Will.I.Am. from The Black Eyed Peas feel like Usher is trying to spike up the magic The Black Eyed Peas caught last year with I've Gotta Felling. It sadly feels like it is a less than strength that should be strong for Usher to deliver. I wasn't very surprised with the song, it felt like it was watered down and less than organic for his calibur. Usher should try and show his rhythm to a better crowd that feels like his own and not a mimic, and that is not a confession.
Song: D+
California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg) From Capitol
Customer Reviews
Prove Her Wrong!
Wow. Thank you, Katy.
I had been complaining about Lady Gaga getting undeserved praise, but you've returned to remind me that things can be so much worse than copying Madonna and Ace of Base.
Gaga might be dull, but it seems that she enjoys what she does. "California Gurls" reinforces that Katy Perry is just doing whatever it takes to make a buck, including a poorly manufactured "summer anthem" for kiddies to blast through their range rovers while heading to the beach. One that sounds conspicuously like a sunny Miley Cyrus anthem for the Ke$ha demographic. One that, despite obvious employment of voice correction software, boasts singing that sounds like a poodle being stepped on. Oh, yeah, and it's sexy too, don't forget that. OH, and there's Snoop Dogg there for street cred! Quite a package, right? Maybe the Dogg and poodle parallel is intentional?
Hey, I like plenty of dumb, fun anthems too--and there's nothing wrong with making a profit--but this is crass marketing at its worst. It's like the ads for all of those stupid toy products marketed to kids as the second coming of Christ (like the Skip-It and that ridiculous colored sand). It shows a brazen contempt for its audience that rivals the late 90's teen pop explosion
Of course, if you didn't see the cynicism in those acts either, chances are you'll LOVE this new product by Katy Perry! Buy now while supplies last!
Summer stars NOW
Just when you thought she was done kissing girls, Katy is back with another soon to be chart-topper! This song catches the essence of summer in so many ways and gets you in the mood to put on some sunblock and cherry chapstick, grab a towel and head down to the beach. There's now denying how catchy it is. Download it and it'll be on repeat all summer long, or during those seasons when you wish it was summer! Video with lyrics here: [...]
Honest Face From Yep Roc Records
Customer Reviews
At least now I know how I got it...
Thanks to the reviewer who mentioned this was a free download when you install the amazon software... I was trying to figure out why I had purchased this since I have no recollection of doing so, or ever heard of the artist..
Very generic song, no redeeming qualities for me... Sounds like just about everything else out there...
Cool Song
I got this song for free but it is not really my style. But in general it is an ok song. I'm sure other people who enjoy these people would appreciate it a lot more.
free song
it is not what I really am in to, but i will give it a chance
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Rick Steves' Paris 2010
Product Description
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the City of Light—Paris.
With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll explore the grand Champs-Elysées, the eye-popping Eiffel Tower, and the radiant cathedral of Notre-Dame. Learn how to save money and avoid the lines at the Louvre and Orsay Museums. Enjoy the ambience of Parisian neighborhoods, and take a day trip to the glittering palace of Versailles, or to the Champagne-soaked city of Reims. Then grab a café crème at a sidewalk café and listen to the hum of the city. You’ll see why Paris remains at the heart of global culture.
Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You’ll learn how to navigate the Paris Métro, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip . . . with Recipes! (Food Network) By Guy Fieri, Ann Volkwein
Product Description
Food Network star Guy Fieri takes you on a tour of America's most colorful diners, drive-ins, and dives in this tie-in to his enormously popular television show, complete with recipes, photos, and memorabilia.
Packed with Guy's iconic personality, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives follows his hot-rod trips around the country, mapping out the best places most of us have never heard of. From digging in at legendary burger joint the Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, California, baking Peanut Pie from Virginia Diner in Wakefield, Virginia, or kicking back with Pete's "Rubbed and Almost Fried" Turkey Sandwich from Panini Pete's in Fairhope, Alabama, Guy showcases the amazing personalities, fascinating stories, and outrageously good food offered by these American treasures.
Rick Steves' Italy 2010 with map By Rick Steves
Product Description
From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you’ll trace Italian culture from Rome’s Colosseum to Michelangelo’s David to the bustling elegance of Milan. Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor café, and pick up a picknic lunch at an allimentari. Relax and enjoy the life of Bella Italia
The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2010 (Unofficial Guides) By Bob Sehlinger
Product Description
In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort© theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau)
Despite signifcant downturns in the economy, Disney theme parks have maintained attendance rates and made gains in attendance at some parks.
Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals.
Good to Be
Customer Reviews
THIS ENTIRE CD ROCKS A MUST HAVE
Saw this band live at the Double Door in Chicago and was completely impressed. These guys are a really good rockin band. I purchased this cd at the show and gotta say every song is catchy and has great lyrics you can relate to. A must have you won't be dissapointed.
Blah Blah Blah [Explicit] From RCA Records Label
Customer Reviews
Blatantly blunt & a blast!!
This is a fun, light-hearted funny tune that is intended for adults only. She is a 22 year old singer-songwriter that speaks her mind. The whole CD is phenomenal along with her more than 2 dozen demo songs that never made the CD. Just to let know I'm just a fan since the beginning of the month. I don't know her personally nor do I endorse her in any way. I just am so happy an artist has come along that is speaking her mind for fun. With some titles like (F*** Him)He's a DJ, Former Over-Exposed Blonde, Dinosaur (referring to an old man hitting on her), Paris Hilton's Closet, and Friday Night Bit** Fight, she is just for fun and fluff. She's a mesh of Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, & Kelly Clarkson. Give her a chance. She manipulates her voice perfectly for the needed tone of each song. She writes her own material. She is honest & young. This song in particular is my favorite. Lyrically, musically, vocally, and subject wise it's so fun. It's my current favorite song out of all 56 songs I've heard by her.
An Incredibly Likable Record:
It amazed me that TIK TOK managed to somehow find its way to #1, but I will be honestly surprised if BLAH fails to ring the bell in short order as well: a MUCH stronger single, BLAH clocks in at 2:52, making it the current go-to record at radio for the "12 songs an hour" nonsense currently being run at clear-channel affiliates -- shorter songs do equal more commercials within the context of such radio promos, and we all know how CC feels about that concept.
BLAH feels, musically, like a L'Trimm/Lady Gaga mash-up; lyrically it's Salt-n-Pepa with a side of Lil' Kim. The hooks are plenty: a chirping keyboard (which is, itself, essentially the entire chord structure) feels like a lighter version of what pushed Buffalo Stance; the chorus itself is hooky in a way that I can't quite put my finger on (I suspect it's an interplay between various recording levels). It's really, REALLY well done, and is a profoundly likable record.
As a result of TIK TOK and BLAH, Ke$ha is now, essentially, the queen of white Female rap: it's a position achieved by default, however, and her sophomore album will have to be MUCH stronger than her first effort here -- if Ke$ha expects to make a career out of this. Even if BLAH does hit #1 -- a feat which will give her two #1's in a row -- I strongly suspect that Ke$ha will end-up being another forgotten name in the annals of pop. The brightest flames DO burn the quickest.
For now, though, BLAH is the perfect record for Ke$ha: an exceptionally strong follow-up to TIK TOK, radio-friendly in both length and sound, risque enough lyrically to generate buzz, with MASSIVE ringtone & remix potential.
Ke$ha, seriously: save some money.
It's a quick ride.
Better than tik tok
I wasn't a big fan of Tik Tok, but I really like this song. It's very catchy and most people hate it because it uses auto-tone, but I don't really mind it. Definitely her best song
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
TiK ToK From RCA Records Label
Customer Reviews
She's got diamonds on the soles of her feet,and dollar signs in her eyes
Ke$ha's monetary moniker is fitting. She's in it for the cash, some brief fame--she's the hardy partying equivalent to Taylor Swift, she eerily resembles Ashley Tisdale from High School Musical (Encore Edition) and her sound is the blander version of Lady GaGa. Ke$ha's "Tik Tok" is NOT named for the Oz character. While the chorus is guilty pleasure bubblegum pop with loads of auto-tune, the song itself is forgettable and repetitive. It does work for a throbbing night club, but beyond that--it's dull. "Tik Tok" will put you to sleep. In fact, her music video for this song so much echoes Lady GaGa's Just Dance that it opens with her in a bathtub. Yes,this is Lady GaGa's High School Musical equivalent.
So terrible.
I honestly do not get why this song is so popular. She can't sing at all, the lyrics are beyond inane, the vocoder is irritating. Everything about it is grating and horrible. If this is the future of music, I'm going to stop listening to the radio now. I can't imagine anything worse than this. Whoever signed her to a record label should be covering their face in shame and embarrassment.
some catchy hooks but it's still terrible
My wife made me download this song, complaining that I don't have enough "new" music (I'm a classic rock fan - Floyd, Zeppelin, etc.) This is just another classic example of why current music is in the toilet. The song has a few catchy hooks, but the vocals are weak, the lyrics inane, and the singer appears to be someone they dragged off of a pole at the Cheetah Club and forced to record a song.
Thank God I was a child of the 70's and was exposed to decent music. This song makes me weep for the future. Kids, please go buy a copy of "Dark Side of the Moon" or "Abbey Road" instead of this.
Save Me, San Francisco From Columbia
Customer Reviews
Love This Album!!
Train is back! This record really captures a great mix of their old sounds AND new styles. Songs like "Breakfast in Bed", "Marry Me" and "You Already Know" really give off the old 'Train' CD vibe and then those like "I Got You" and "Brick By Brick" show more of the 'My Private Nation' and 'For Me, It's You' sound. There are a few tracks that sound similar to Pat's solo record but that doesn't mean that those songs aren't memorable! Overall. I was very pleased listening to the new one and after a 3 year gap, this is a very redeemable disc that should put Train back on the map! 5 stars!
Best album since Drops of Jupiter
Don't get me wrong, I love all of Train's albums. Maybe a few more than others. There were some great songs on the past two, My Private Nation and For Me It's You, but I felt like both albums were over-produced and lacked that unique sound that was so amazing on the first two albums. Their debut album and Drops of Jupiter had, for lack of a better term, a REAL feel. As if to say "Yeah, we're singing about this really deep stuff, but we're singing about it in a way you can really relate to." Save Me San Francisco returns us to that frame of reference. The songs are witty, sometimes fun and sometimes moving (and sometimes both), and Monahan's vocal performance is more incredible than ever. A few of my personal favorites are "Parachute", "This Ain't Goodbye", and "Marry Me". "I Got You" has a rockin mash-up of The Doobie Brothers' "Black Water". The first single, "Hey, Soul Sister" is more for the mainstream radio audience, but still enjoyable. Conclusion: True Train fans are going to be pleasantly surprised! I will be listening to this non-stop for the next few months.
Modern poetry that rocks!!
Train is definitely back; Save Me, San Francisco is amazing and showcases Patrick Monahan's amazing, distinctive voice! Love the energy and heartfelt lyrics including the title track, Soul Sister and Marry Me! Can't wait to see these guys again live!!!
Need You Now From CAPITOL NASHVILLE
Customer Reviews
Lady A Does It Again!
Normally the idea of a ballad being a kick off to a new CD is not what I am used to sure some singers do it and it does really well point in case this song. Lady Antebellum really shows that there still going strong with this kick off to their new CD due out next year. Hillary Scott & Charles Kelly who sing the main leads on this song are a dream duo and their vocals really shine on this their harmonies are fantastic. It's a song of a love lost and with a chorus like this:
It's a quarter after I'm all alone I need you now,
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control but I need you now
And I don't know how I could do without but I need you now
You really can't go wrong it really sums up the whole song.
Overall and in my opinion Lady A is back and better than ever if you liked their first CD you won't be disappointed with this song at all.
Blown Away By This Song
I had heard the name Lady Antebellum and had heard a song here and there. Thought they were okay, but nothing that really captured my attention. That was until this past week when I was listing to the top 100 songs at a download site.
And wow, just wow!
I was blown away by this song. From its simple piano opening to its simple straightforward lyrics, the song just conveys an amazing amount of passion and longing. And the guy who sings the lead has an awesome voice. I look forward to discovering more about this group.
Amazing Song
I liked Lady Antebellum until I heard this song. I love this song! It is now of my favorite songs. A great country ballad. If you are not looking for a longing love song it might not be for you, although I wasn't when I first heard it.
Nothing But The Best [The Frank Sinatra Collection] From Frank Sinatra Enterprises
Customer Reviews
A Superb If Incomplete Introduction To The Reprise Years.
I'll be honest. When I first heard about this cd through The Sinatra Family Forums back in February, I was ready to tear it to shreds. I thought to myself, "Frank's gone 10 years now, and they're marking the event with yet another compilation with same songs repackaged for the umpteenth time?" Even when it was announced that the songs were to be digitally remastered and a never before released bonus track was to be included, my anger and resentment towards this compilation still stuck.
However, as the release date grew nearer and I got word from several people who were able to hear it before it officially hit the market told me it was totally worth it, I slowly warmed up to it and by last week was all set on buying it.
When I received the cd this afternoon, I was extremely excited, even though I thought myself, "I heard these songs thousands of time before." The first thing that struck me was how beautiful the packaging was: the cd comes in a cardboard case with one of the best pictures of Frank ever taken. The cd's booklet is made from a elegant, smooth velvet like material and the liner notes by Charles Pignone as well as the various rare photos of Frank at work are excellent. Honestly, the packaging alone is enough to grab your attention.
But enough about the artwork. What about the music?
As stated already, my biggest concern with this collection was that I heard all these songs before. I had already received the mammoth "Complete Reprise Studio Recordings" boxed set, which had all these songs (except one) as well as over 400 additional tracks, all of which featured more than satisfactory sound quality. Still, undaunted, I popped the cd onto my Ipod and went for a listen.
Needless to say, I was blown away.
The sound quality is INCREDIBLE. To hear the opening notes of "Come Fly With Me" bristle with sharpness and clarity is in itself a major thrill, and to hear Frank's voice with such depth and range only adds to the fun.
Seriously, there were parts of certain songs I never noticed before. Listen to how beautiful the harp sounds on "Bewitched" (remastered from the original 35MM tapes) or how sharp and clear Count Basie's classic piano ticklings on the intro to "The Best Is Yet To Come" sound, or how fresh and powerful the horns on "New York, New York" blaze through the speakers. Sonically, the album is as close to flawless as humanly possible.
Furthermore, knowing that many fans would be concerned with the whole "I've heard these songs before" stigma, the producers included several little bonuses on certain songs to surprise faithful listeners:
(WARNING: If you don't me to spoil these surprises, skip this section!)
-The tag on "Come Fly With Me" has been changed from "And don't tell your momma" to another line from an alternate take, "Pack a small bag."
-Though sources say otherwise , "The Best Is Yet To Come" seems to be a different mix (possibly spliced together from another take). Listen to how Frank phrases "Come the day you're mine" on the bridge, it's different from previous releases.
-"Strangers In The Night" is extended, with a few more "Do be do be do's."
But the real surprise, however, is the never before released track. "Body And Soul," an old standad Frank first recored for Columbia in 1947, dates back to the "L.A. Is My Lady" sessions in 1984 with Quincy Jones. For whatever reason, Frank was dissatisfied with the initial take on the song, and left it off the album.
24 years later, however, Frank Sinatra Jr. dusted off Frank's vocal track, removed Jones' arrangement, and instead recorded a new orchestral backing that fits the song beautifully. Listening to this new majestic chart for the song, you'd never guess it was initially planned for the overly produced "L.A. Is My Lady" (a potential masterpiece marred by too many slick, 1980s' style production values). It sounds like it was supposed to be on "Sinatra & Strings."
And if the orchestration isn't enough, what about The Man himself? Here's Frank, in the autumn of his years, still better than anyone around, punching out a timeless stanard with the same passion and fury that permeated through his most beloved recordings. It is a truly tour de force performance that was worth the wait.
For all the pros for "Nothing But The Best," there are, however a few cons. My main gripe, and it might be asking for a bit too much, is that it could've been two discs. There are a lot of Frank's best recordings from the Reprise era missing, such as "In The Still Of The Night," "The Coffee Song," "You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loes You," "Come Rain Or Come Shine," (or anything from "Sinatra & Strings," which is undeservedly snubbed), "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "Ol' Man River," (arguably his best recording ever), "I Have Dreamed," "Soliloquy," "All Or Nothing At All," (either the 1961 ballad rendition or the thrilling 1966 swing version would have sufficed) and many others could've been included, to give the cd a bit more diversity instead of the typical hits. Also, while they were arguably done better in their initial Capitol incarnations, his redoings of "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "All The Way," "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning," "How Little We Know," and others are still excellent renditions and are worth including.
But in the end, this nitpicking adds little. The fact of the matter "Nothing But The Best" is still an excellent compilation with unbeatable sound with 22 songs ung by the greatest singer popular music has ever heard.
Several tracks contain some seriously misguided remixing attempts
I'm really surprised at all the five star reviews posted here and especially taken aback at the raves about the sound quality. I was looking forward to this disc because Sinatra's Reprise catalog has never sounded as good as it should on CD and once I saw the track listing for this disc, and assumed that it would be mastered properly, I knew it was something I wanted to buy the day it hit the shelves. A lot of the tracks do sound better than ever and the most glorious example of sonic improvement is on "Summer Wind". It's obvious that some tweaking was done on this stereo mix to improve the sound and this track really does sound incredible! But some of the remixing (which I'm assuming was done by going back to the original master tapes and making some recording soundboard adjustments) is far from an improvement to my ears. While I'm happy to have the extended fade on "Strangers In The Night", the way the tambourine has been buried in the mix makes it sound like something's missing. And holy Manhattan, what the frank happened to "New York, New York"? It sounds terrible! You can hardly tell that there was a drummer present at the recording session at all! After Frank's "A-number one" line and before the track's tempo slows and he sings, "These little town blues...", there's supposed to be a snare roll. I can't hear it at all. Why would they ruin this song by covering up the entire drum track?? It makes no sense. The power and driving energy of the arrangement has been zapped and it sounds like just another cover of an overplayed showtune (albeit one with an outstanding vocal!) So while overall this disc contains a great song selection and should be a no-brainer 5 star release, I think it's shortcomings barely qualify it for 3 stars.
certainly not all of Frank's best--but it's still all right by me !!!
Nothing But The Best is a Frank Sinatra album of just some of his best; this really can't be called a "best of" album because it has a mere twenty-two songs on it--and The Chairman certainly had more than twenty-two hits on any of his record labels! However, Frank's fans will love this album anyway; it does contain a few extra seconds here and there to capture Frank's comments. There is a very fine USPS commemorative stamp and, just as they say, there's a previously unissued rendition of "Body And Soul."
The CD starts off with Frank Sinatra performing "Come Fly With Me." "Come Fly With Me" is the perfect upbeat start to this album; and Frank's voice is in excellent form. The big band style arrangement works well for this number and it whets your appetite for more--great! Similarly, "The Way You Look Tonight" has Frank again singing at his best with a more mature voice; but yet he uses this opportunity to showcase the magnificent qualities of his voice. Frank's excellent diction and his uncanny sense of timing enhance his singing even more.
Frank gives "The Good Life" a very fine treatment and the music that accompanies him is very pretty but they never drown out Frank as he sings this very well. "The Girl From Ipanema" retains its usually bossa nova treatment but when Frank sings this you'll swear nobody could ever have sung this as well as Frank did! Frank takes ballads and puts his own stamp on them with his sublime interpretations of them; and this impresses me greatly.
"Strangers In The Night" sounds fresh and new when Frank sings this so very well; and the strings are used to great advantage. I love it! "Call Me Irresponsible" shines equally bright when Frank performs this with sensitivity; his voice remains in excellent form and it's truly a pleasure to hear him sing.
"That's Life" is actually one of my personal favorites on this CD (believe it or not); and Frank sings this with passion and all his might. The chorus that backs up Frank enhances the beauty of the number even further. Of course, "My Way" is a classic Sinatra tune; and I always love it when I hear Frank sing this. "My Way" is easily a major highlight of this album and I predict you'll enjoy this version of "My Way," too.
The theme from New York, New York gets the royal treatment from Frank Sinatra--he was born to sing songs like this! WOW! The CD also ends nicely with Frank Sinatra performing "Body And Soul;" this previously unissued interpretation of this ballad is worth the price of admission alone!
Sure, this CD contains just some of Frank's best from his later years; but I have a feeling many of his fans may want this after all. This is also a possible starter CD for newcomers to Frank's artistry and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will enjoy this as well.
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