finalist for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize, Laura debut album, Alas, I Cannot Swim is full of heartfelt and carefully crafted acoustic songs. Emotionally complex and endlessly thought-provoking, her songs comprise a hauntingly delicate but
The White Album
and the individual album titles were printed on the back. The Beatles (White Album) was listed as Back In The U.S.S.R. Paul McCartney - acoustic & electric guitars, flute, flugelhorn, piano, Hammond organ, bass, drums, bongos, timpani,
Emusic Q&a: Sinead O'connor
a two-disc set offering parallel versions â€" one disc acoustic, one with full-band arrangements â€" of new compositions by O'Connor that interpret Biblical texts, plus a few appropriate covers. The afternoon following a stellar performance at
Neil Diamond Presents: "home Before Dark"
Baseball Boston Red Sox, which dubbed it the official theme song for "Red Sox Nation". Neil Diamond classics, such as "Sweet Caroline" and "Solitary Man" have also been covered and performed live over the years by a spectrum of legendary
Fly Away
Binding: Audio CD
Rating: 5.0
Review: 10
Studio: Rockinetics Records
"Fly Away" is the debut of up-and-coming pop/rock vocal talent Brian Acosta. Brian shows his versatility in an array of radio-ready songs that cover the spectrum from guitar-dominated rockers to acoustic ballads to fully orchestrated pop/rock gems. These sixteen fresh new songs all feature the genuine article - nothing sampled, artificial, or synthetic - just flesh and blood musicians playing real instruments, behind a soulful and sincere singer. Isn't that how music should be?
Manufacturer: Rockinetics Records
Price: $18.99 USD
A Retrospective Look at Every Ozzy Osbourne Album
Manson version of "Sweet Dreams."Sadly, none of that magic is found here.Some of these songs, I am a genuine fan on, but they are totally butchered in these covers. For example, "Sunshine of Your Love" is my favorite Cream
Interpretations Solo Arrangements for Guitar and Voice
Binding: Audio CD
Rating: 5.0
Review: 10
Studio: INTIMATE AUDIO
Arranged and performed by acoustic guitarist/vocalist Dale Turner, INTERPRETATIONS is far from a routine ride through the classic tracks of yesteryear. Over the course of this disc's 40 minutes, Turner takes 10 timeless tunes and steers them into largely uncharted territory--most notably in his treatment of epics like "Bohemian Rhapsody" (his one-man adaptation of this song's famed "Galileo" section is just plain scary--reminiscent of a "guitar-playing Bobby McFerrin") and funky folk freak outs like "Coconut" (an ultra-intense exploration of Nilsson's original one-chord vamp). Applying new twists to acoustic classics like "Blackbird" (replete with Turner's bewildering "bird" sounds) and "Sweet Baby James" (played at a slower tempo, with a "swing" feel), Turner also takes on piano-based gems like "God Only Knows" (Beach Boys) and "She's Always a Woman" (Billy Joel). It is during these performances, as well as haunting renditions of "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen) and "Leader of the Band" (Dan Fogelberg), where Turner truly reveals the depths of his vocal abilities. Meanwhile, guitar players--particularly Hendrix fans--will rejoice over the all-acoustic treatment of "Castles Made of Sand" (featuring another Turner trademark: a little "mouth guitar" solo) that appears in this set's closing moments. Originally recorded in December 2000 (as a Christmas gift for Turner's mother), this CD has since been "remixed"--in stunning sound quality--and is now available as the first official release on the INTIMATE AUDIO label (released January 2004). Dedicated to Jeff Buckley, INTERPRETATIONS also features extensive liner notes paying homage to the late singer-songwriter/interpretive artist, as well track-by-track information detailing Turner's unique arrangements. Mandatory listening for fans of multi-faceted fretwork and edgy, eclectic vocals.
Manufacturer: INTIMATE AUDIO
Price: $12.99 USD
Kevin Danzig
Binding: Audio CD
Rating: 5.0
Review: 10
Studio: Keda Records
This is Kevin's 5th full length recording of original acoustic rock/modern folk songs. It was produced at IBS 2 Studios in Cape Girardeau, MO during the Summer of 2004. Joining Kevin on the CD are Ken Keller on Bass guitar, Jerimy Obergoenner on Drums, and Jill Watkins on harmony vocals. This new CD contains more love songs than Danzig's previous four CD's. It also features his trademark character studies and odes to America's natural treasures. Track number 5, THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI, has been claimed by Cape Girardeau, MO as it's "unofficial" town anthem. The Smithsonian Institute will be using the song as it's backdrop for an upcoming traveling exibit about the Mississippi River Region. The songs Sold, Marion, and Local Crazies on Parade have won songwriting awards both at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas and the South Florida Folk Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Manufacturer: Keda Records
Price: $14.99 USD
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