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    January 11, 2015
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Long Live Rock N Roll [Deluxe] [CD]
Long Live Rock N Roll [Deluxe] [CD]
 
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Rainbow's Dio Years End in a High Note
on February 14, 2016
Posted by: PoolmanProgger
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Rising were fantastic albums, so it's not hard to see why Long Live Rock n Roll is always considered the red-headed step child of the three Dio years Rainbow albums. However, Long Live Rock n Roll is just as strong of an album as the previous two. Long Live Rock n Roll contains awesome rockers like Long Live Rock N Roll and Kill the King, a heavy prog gem in Gates of Babylon and even a fantastic ballad in Rainbow Eyes. Sure, there may be a few tracks on this album that could be considered inferior filler tracks that wouldn't have been worthy of their previous two albums, but the album as a whole is very consistent and up to par with the previous two Rainbow albums.
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition [CD]
Larks' Tongues In Aspic: 30th Anniversary Edition [CD]
 
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Underrated King Crimson Classic
on February 14, 2016
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Larks Tongues in Aspic is not as highly regarded in the King Crimson catalog as say, In the Court of Crimson King or Red, but it's a classic nonetheless. While not as impact full on first listen as those two previously mentioned albums, Larks Tongues is a highly developed album that is probably the jazziest the group ever released. Bill Bruford in particular shine,s as each song is developed, with odd time signatures galore, and Bruford keeps the group from running off the rails. Guitar playing from Fripp is fantastic as usual, and Cross's violin is strange and riveting. A great album for anybody who wants to listen to something out of the ordinary. Personally, the song Book of Saturday, the only "pop" song on the album, is one of the most beautiful tracks I've ever heard, and "Exiles" and "Easy Money" are masterpieces. I highly recommend this album!
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Original Album Classics [CD]
Original Album Classics [CD]
 
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The Byrds Fly Eight Miles High
on February 14, 2016
Posted by: PoolmanProgger
Although overlooked by their more successful British contemporaries, the Byrds were every bit as big in the mid-to-late 60s, releasing great albums and hit songs like "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Turn! Turn! Turn!", "Eight Miles High" and "My Back Pages". In this collection, which includes the Byrds' first five albums, you'll hear how the Byrds started as an electric folk rock band and soon developed a unique sound of their own, incorporating elements of folk, jazz and psychedelia to record some of the best albums of the 60s. The Byrds were a major influence of alternative rock bands in the 80s such as R.E.M. and The Dream Syndicate, so if you want to hear the sounds that gave birth to alternative rock, I highly recommend this collection.
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Original Album Classics [2012] [CD]
Original Album Classics [2012] [CD]
 
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The Birth of Country Rock
on February 14, 2016
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After devouring the Byrds' first five albums, these albums were a little bit of a let down, but on second listen, this is great country rock. The Byrds became the first rock group to record a country album in 1968 with the landmark Sweetheart of the Rode featuring Gram Parsons, who would later achieve greater fame with the Flying Burrito Brothers. The other albums included here are also pretty good, especially Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde and Farther Along. If you don't mind having a little bit of country with your rock n roll, this collection is for you.
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The Complete Studio Albums [CD]
The Complete Studio Albums [CD]
 
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Best Punk Band in the Universe
on February 14, 2016
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This box set is a must-have for any fan of classic UK punk. All albums are great, especially their first three albums - The Clash, Give 'Em Enough Rope and London Calling. This set also includes the ambitious triple-album Sandinista! and Combat Rock. The self-titled debut on here is the UK version, so if you want the US version, which contains the hits I Fought the Law, Jail Guitar Doors, Clash City Rockers, White Man in Hammersmith Palace and Complete Control, you need to buy it separately, which is what I did. So I recommend this box set to everybody, and happy headbanging!
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The Columbia Studio Recordings, 1964-1970 [CD]
The Columbia Studio Recordings, 1964-1970 [CD]
 
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Must Buy for Any Lover of Folk Rock
on February 14, 2016
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Simon and Garfunkel were the premier folk group of the 60s, surpassed in importance only by Bob Dylan and rock groups such as The Beatles and the Stones. Each album is completely different from each other, and each is a treat for any listener. Simon and Garfunkel are one of those iconic groups that music listeners of all ages can enjoy, and I highly recommend this box set to everybody.
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&quot;Weird Al&quot; Yankovic [CD]
"Weird Al" Yankovic [CD]
 
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The Beginning of a "Weird" Era
on February 24, 2015
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"Weird Al"'s debut album does not disappoint. In fact, it may be one of his strongest albums to date. The only one of his albums to feature his signature accordion on every song, Al embraces his "weirdness" on this album perhaps more so than any other. Also, a couple of these tracks were recorded live and in one take, so this is definitely his most "raw" album. This is Al's only album that does not feature a polka, which is a disappointment to some, but Al's wacky accordion playing takes center stage on all the songs, more than making up for the lack of any polkas. Aside from just sounding weird, Al's first album contains some of his most scathing lyrics to date. "Happy Birthday" is a song about the world's impending doom, "The Check's In the Mail" is about the sliminess of the music industry, and "Mr. Frump in the Iron Lung" is about an old man who is dying. Despite the dark subject matter, Al is still able to make these songs hilarious, as only he could. Trust me, this album is ESSENTIAL to any Al fan's collection. You won't regret making this purchase. And for this price, why wouldn't you?
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Green [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] [CD]
Green [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] [CD]
 
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Great Sound, Bonus Live Album
on February 24, 2015
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This 25th anniversary remaster has a fantastic sound. Green just may be R.E.M.'s best album, with pop songs mixed with folk songs, and a harder edge to it than their previous material. Also comes with a live album, which is a great soundboard recording from 1989 featuring songs that spanned R.E.M.'s catalog at the time, as well as a couple of new songs that would be featured on their next album, the timeless Automatic for the People. There is also a poster of the band that comes with the box as well. Good value if you are a die-hard R.E.M. fan like myself.
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On the Third Day [CD]
On the Third Day [CD]
 
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ELO's Zenith
on February 23, 2015
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I purchased this album shortly after purchasing ELO's first two albums, and all I can say about this album is: wow! After combining classical music with mostly acoustic rock instrumentation on their first two releases, On the Third Day takes a sharp turn and throws in electric guitars and synths into the mix for the first time. The result is simply magical. From the "Ocean Breakup" suite that opens the album, to the smash hit "Showdown", to the excellent instrumentals "Daybreaker" and "In the Hall of the Mountain King", this is a fantastic album from start to finish. This, in my opinion, is definitely ELO's best album. After this album, the group ditched cellos and focused more on violins and synth. While it worked for a little while, it was a big mistake. Sure, the group achieved HUGE international success with their smash singles, but their albums suffered. To many fans of ELO's early work, the charm that is on the group's first three albums would completely vanish. So if you want to hear for yourself ELO's best album and dream about what could have been, please buy this album. You won't regret it.
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No Answer [CD]
No Answer [CD]
 
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Symphonic Rock at its Finest
on February 23, 2015
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I bought this album last summer because I'm a fan of the ELO songs I hear all the time on the radio, and I had read on the internet that the very best ELO material was at the very beginning of their career when Roy Wood was in the group. I'm here to confirm that yes, this album is fantastic, first-rate ELO material. Now mind you, this is nothing like the ELO we all know. ELO's original vision was to make rock music with classical instruments, picking up where The Moody Blues had left off when they abandoned their symphonic style in the early 70s. This band is very heavy on its use of cellos, and that can be very unsettling on the first couple of listens. But over time, this album grows on you like a leech. After a while, you'll be obsessed with it. At least, I was. If you are interested in listening to "natural" rock music, than this album is a must-have. I also suggest On the Third Day, ELO's third album, if you wish an album with cellos mixed with more electric rock instrumentation.
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