You needn't be a member of Mensa get big laughs out of this release featuring all 22 episodes of the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The second season begins with Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) returning from their first date, but things don't work out exactly as planned. Meanwhile, despite becoming even more obsessive and neurotic, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) strikes up an unusual friendship with Penny. Sara Gilbert has a recurring character arc as a fellow scientist who's interested in Leonard; and memorable guest cameos include Charlie Sheen, Summer Glau and George Smoot. Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar also star.
The first season was not a fluke - "The Big Bang Theory" is one of the funniest shows on television - if not THE FUNNIEST! Sitcoms may be old hat (for some people) - but for those of us who like to laugh - this show certainly does the job. Watching scientific nerds trying to "understand" women is hilarious, and the characters that enter their world this season - Stewart, Leonard's "no-fun" mother, and Leslie - just add to the fun. The fact that the guys have NO talent for driving is also a riot. Needles to say, Kaley Cuoco is one of the most talented -and beautiful actresses on television, and the fact that her character is worlds away from the guys just keep you laughing for hours and hours. I hope this show has a few more seasons left in it!
Can anyone expect greatness from The Rolling Stones these days? In a music world where youth always seems to be the key component, these guys stand out - and for good reason. After all, they had their roots in the blues and incorporated this form into their act for over 50 years. Mick's voice has lost nothing, Keith can make most guitar players sound like nobodies, Charlie is still one of the greatest drummers alive, and Ron Wood still enhances this band as well as he ever did. I cannot say I am the most avid blues fan, but The Stones make these songs sound like the true classics that they are. I'd still prefer to hear these multi-talented men play real music than listen to some electronic gismo doing the job on younger artists' work. Long live The Rolling Stones.
He may be 70 years in age, but Neil Young is still creating and playing astounding music. The creativity on these discs is typical Neil - strange at at times ("earth" sounds running through the album) - but he still packs a punch with a beautiful "After The Gold Rush" and an almost endless "Love And Only Love." Let's hope this genius has a lot of years left inside of him!
I admit I didn't know much about this band and bought the c.d. because it was a Best Buy exclusive - but what a surprise! It is astounding rock 'n' roll (if there really IS still such a genre)! It starts with the bang of "Life Changes" - roars on with tracks like "40 Oz. Dream" and even has a few slower but catchy tracks ("Life Can't Get Much Better," "Stray Dogs," "Cars Full Of People"). Upbeat, refreshing, a good kick - in - the - pants the way The Rolling Stones used to do - this is one superb disc. I'm glad I added it to my collection.
I bought this c.d. on a whim - the price was very reasonable and I wanted to listen to something new and different. The mission was accomplished. Grace has a unique, almost child-like singing voice - and her styles range from the almost rap of the opener, "Church On Sunday" to the pretty ballads "How To Love Me" and "Coffee" to a modern remake of Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me." 14 quite varied tracks, over 48 minutes of a "new" voice for 2016 - this young lady may be around for quite a while!
"Southern Rock" was not my cup of tea until I heard "Sweet Home Alabama" in 1974. Since then, I loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. This c.d. is a treasure - 16 classic songs for a great (low) price - and it is all the original talent that sprung from this immortal band (unlike some of the cheap re-issues that have surfaced over the years). Most "greatest hits" collections have a dud or two included - but this collection is just GREAT! It really shows off the musical virtuosity of this great group.
The Bucket List is a very inspirational film. The story of two terminally ill men who plan to make the most out of every hour that they have remaining is entertaining, at times, very funny - and at the most - extremely uplifting. It makes you appreciate every precious moment!
This is quite an interesting c.d. - "The King" and The Royal Philharmonic - an odd, but compatible pairing. I wonder what E.L.O. or The Moody Blues would think of this compromise of rock 'n' roll and classical? The title song was originally orchestrated very well but it sounds a bit more enhanced on this disc, as does "An American Trilogy" and "In The Ghetto." The one slight problem here is that these songs are already classics in the minds of Elvis fans and it's almost a crime to hear them in different versions - but this one was done very nicely, and with respect to one of the greatest artists of our generation. ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING!
I may be biased, being a Beach Boy fanatic for over 50 years, but this album is a real party! Being an off-the-cuff creation originally, the boys lend their incredible harmonies to some Beatle classics (they do a great version of "Tell Me Why" and the previously unreleased "Ticket To Ride" is a delight) and they give new life to "Satisfaction" and "Ruby Baby." How can you not sing along to the infectious "Barbara Ann?" Trust me, this c.d. is FUN, FUN, FUN! If you purchase it at Best Buy you will probably get a great price, too! The party never ends!
First off, I purchased this disc because "Lissie" is my Niece's nickname - I had no idea who this woman was! What a surprise! Her voice is extremely powerful, and on the wails of "Wild West" she reminds me of a young Linda Ronstadt (one of the all-time greats)! "Sun Keeps Risin'" and "Don't You Give Up On Me" are also standout tracks. A future classic!