Paramore

Despite losing key songwriters the band was able to put together a great set of interesting and fun songs. It's not all classic pop-punk, but departures are often the best songs like the funkier "Ain't It Fun". "Daydreaming" has an undercurrent of Blondie's "Dreaming" to it and the run between it and "Part II" is my favorite section of the album. But right after that you get two classic Paramore style songs in "Last Hope" and "Still Into You".

It's less "consistent" than Brand New Eyes but it might be more entertaining in the long run. Either way, it fits the catalog very well and makes me glad they stuck with it. - Customer Reviews


Original Release Date: April 5, 2013
Release Date: April 5, 2013
Label: Fueled By Ramen
Copyright: 2013 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
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Total Length: 1:03:50
Genres: Alternative Rock

Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 - Eagles

This vinyl reissue from Elektra/WEA is just great. The mastering is excellent and the vinyl is quiet! The sticker on the outer baggy for the album says "Pressed with more care than ever." After having purchased a number of brand new lp's pressed at RTI and being disappointed by surface noise right out of the package it is nice to see these records finally undergoing better quality control. If you have an appreciation for this music, buy this record- you won't be disappointed. I nearly shelled out $150-$200 for a DCC lp of this title which I am certain sounds excellent. I will no longer do so as this version has left me perfectly satisfied for sound quality. The cover art reproduction is also very nice- the embossing is a nice touch. My only gripes with this edition are as follows: 1) The cover, while immaculately reproduced, is just a tad flimsy and 2) there is no mention of any mastering technicians/labs anywhere on the cover and there is no insert of any kind. The record itself is in a nice plastic inner sleeve. All around, I say this is 4 of 5 for presentation and 5 of 5 for sound. Totally worth the price. "One of These Nights" will have you struttin'. - Customer Reviews


Original Release Date: January 1, 1976
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Label: Elektra Records
Copyright: 1976 Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records.
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Total Length: 43:15
Genres:Rock

Number Ones - Bee Gees

I've followed the BeeGees since "Massachusetts" and with few exceptions I've enjoyed most every song. At times the critics and comedians have feasted on them, unfairly in my mind. This history of their stylish music is everything that I could ask. Thanks, Amazon, for making it available at such a reasonable price. - Customer Reviews

Original Release Date: November 9, 2004
Release Date: November 9, 2004
Label: Bee Gees/Reprise
Copyright: 2004 Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and The Estate of Maurice Gibb, under exclusive license to Warner Strategic Marketing Inc., a Warner Music Group Company.
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Total Length: 1:17:17
Genres: Pop

The Dark Side Of The Moon (2011 - Remaster)

The Dark Side Of The Moon (2011 - Remaster) Pink Floyd
I've had many versions of this perennial favorite. Heck, right now I have three versions of the studio release of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon alone. The original CD version, the 30th Anniversary hybrid SACD and, this, the new 2011 remaster. Although I have yet to hear the MFSL rendition, to me this is the best effort to date for a DSotM CD.

For one thing, thankfully, they didn't compress the music. It's seems to level match fairly well with the other Dark Side CDs I have. Clarity seems to have improved also. It's so clear that it makes the others seem a bit muddied. The great part is not etched. Meaning it sounds smooth while the music is very well defined.

The noise floor seems to be lower on the 2011 remaster than either the original or 30th Ann. That makes the music more dynamic with the quieter background.

Overall the improvements of the 2011 remaster of DSotM are worth getting. The sound differences may not be dramatic but are certainly audible and make this classic even better.

That's only half the story though. The Experience edition comes with the '74 live performance of this great album. THIS is what makes paying the small premium over the Discovery edition well worth it. Not only are the boys in terrific form giving an outstanding show (much better than the Pulse show 20 years later) but the sound quality is amazing. If the original studio version weren't so well known and this 1974 concert album were released years earlier, this could almost have become the definitive version.

Highly recommended just for this CD alone. Add the well done 2011 remaster and it deserves a 5 star rating.

Original Release Date: September 23, 2011
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Label: EMI Catalogue
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Total Length: 42:48
Genres: Rock

The 20/20 Experience [+digital booklet]

Love the new album. Such soul, he's sings so effortlessly. Love that the songs are longer than typical radio fare. Feels higher production. Only song I could do without is "Don't Hold the Wall" . Has a Bollywood feel that seems out of place in this classic soul album, feels like Timbaland reject beat. Other than that I love it! Stand outs include Pusher Love Girl" , "Strawberry Bubblegum" , "Spaceship Coupe" , "That Girl", and of course "Mirrors" . The King is back with style! - Customer Reviews

Original Release Date: March 15, 2013
Label: RCA Records Label
Copyright: (P) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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Total Length: 1:10:02
Genres: Pop

The Very Best Of: Only The Beginning (US Release)

Having grown up with "Chicago" as a teenager in the 70's, this purchase has been the best trip down memory lane! There will never be another group as Chicago, and their brass section was phenominal. The variety of their songs was incredible. I listen to this at work under headphones, and I am able to hear things I never heard while listening on the radio or gasp! - remember those things called 8-tracks and records??!! I have a whole new appreciation for this group and their enormous talent. This is a must-buy! There is not one "bad" song on this 2-set collection

Original Release Date: July 2, 2002
Release Date: July 2, 2002
Number of Discs: 2
Label: Rhino
Copyright: 2004 Warner Strategic Marketing
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Total Length: 2:37:07
Genres:
Pop
Rock

Big Baroque Box

I'm kind of a Classical Music super collection hoarder. I have probably own 2,000+ classical recordings through various albums purchased from Amazon. This one is really wonderful. More than a mere sampling, this set feels like a sonic adventure due to the vast array of songs and is incredibly relaxing. I would totally recommend.

• Original Release Date: September 4, 2012
• Label: eOne Music
• Copyright: (C) 2012 Vanguard Classics
• Total Length: 14:27:27
• Genres: Miscellaneous

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