Alternative Rock music reviews

I'm glad this album got a re-release in 2001, because it was my favorite album of 1991. It is so strong, that I ranked it just ahead of U2's Achtung Baby for best album of '91. Man, I cannot believe it's been about 14 years!

The early 90's were incredible for alternative music, and Tribe's Joyride (I Saw The Film) would be the perfect time capsule video for the time. If it weren't for MTV's 120 Minutes (back when they actually played some music videos), I never would have known about this exciting Boston band. Their second album was excellent, also, and the more raw demo(?) "Here At The Home", which I have on tape, contains excellent earlier versions of some of the songs.

This album is a classic, and if you can get ahold of a copy, I HIGHLY recommend it.

How could this album ever have gone out of print? Fortunately, it's back, so now you've got no excuse -- especially if you enjoy the likes of Hole, Veruca Salt, Lush, Garbage, or The Heartthrobs.

Genius guitar hooks, great vocal harmonies, inspired drumming -- and maybe a *little* too much production, depending on your tastes. (If the latter overpowers the experience for you, there's always _Here at the Home_, which contains earlier versions of most of these songs. It's not exactly easy to find, though.)

In its day, _Abort_ was an overlooked alt-emo-goth-power-pop masterpiece. I'm not entirely convinced that its day has ended. I suppose that's partly up to you.

Abort is a wonderful album that never found an audience. Its gothic,punk,pop all at the same time and catchy as hell. Im just going to state what everybody else has already said here and its absolutley true, this band should have been alot bigger. Its a shame they broke up, I think the 3rd time might have been the charm. I blame the record company for not putting more marketing muscle behind this band. I remember when their 2nd album Sleeper came out, the record store only had one copy sent to them which I bought and there was absolutley no advertising for this album or sleeper. Abort and Sleeper are both great albums and I still listen to them today and they still sound fresh. Hopefully they will get together again in the future and make another album.

Kerry Getz writes and performs beautiful, thought-provoking songs about relationships. "Inhale" is a must-hear. Although Getz doesn't have major-label backing, her talent is evident to anyone who has heard her CDs or seen her perform.

My two favorite Getz CDs are "Live at the Galaxy" (just Kerry and her guitar) and "Apollo."

A premiere CD, one of the finest collections of original material to come along in years. From the deeply introspective strains of "Inhale" and "Beautiful to You" to the descriptive and intriguing "Cyclone" and "This Summer Afternoon," Kerry delivers a powerful package that takes the listener on a sweet and melancholy journey. This is a MUST for all fans of original music that makes you think and examine yourself - you're in good hands with Kerry Getz!

Great pop songs, sensational voice. Kerry can sing anything, but fortunately she writes emotional, intelligent songs to make full use of her voice. Her first CD shows her wide range of songwriting skills, from painful ballads, to epic story-telling, to balls-out rockers. Kerry even sings her sad love songs with a self-aware wit that lifts them above conventional weepy radio ballads. It's too bad the over-lush production hides her brilliant acoustic guitar playing, because those of us who have followed her career in local coffee shops know just how talented she really is.

Nice compilation, 3� stars. 4 stars if you don't already own much of Sting's discography. 4 � stars for NEED YOUR LOVE SO BAD, because you may have a hard time finding PARTY PARTY's soundtrack on CD.
( I found it...shortly after buying this compilation )
Based on this compilation's theme, the overall interest is somewhat diluted because many songs have been used in their original form in the movies to which they are related, as they are here too: tracks 1,2,4,7,9,10,16 and 17. Great songs, but those have nearly nothing to do with Sting's TRUE contributions to movies soundtracks up until 1997 ( year of release of this compilation, yes, before KATE AND LEOPOLD and THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE )
At least some of STING's vocal and/or musical contributions to movie world are here, like NEED YOU LOVE SO BAD, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, DEMOLITION MAN, ANGEL EYES and MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE.
I would have gave this compilation 6 stars if SHAPE OF MY HEART had been preceded by Dominic Miller's guitar solo intro, as it can be heard in THE PROFESSIONAL's epilogue. No luck !
I'm afraid ( and glad ) that Sting's successful and prolific relationship with movie makers is a neverending story. In that respect, a 1997 compilation already seems outdated.
An updated �kind-of-At-the-movies...VOLUME 1!� compilation with only TRUE Sting's movie collaborations would be great.
I wouldn't mind to wait until May 2005, after the release of the movie ASHURA.
Message to Gozar ( readers, see his/her review elsewhere ):
All the info you're looking for is provided in the booklet.
But anyway, here are the answers that should ease your pain :

Track 1 : used in THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN ( 1982 )
Track 2 : from BRIMSTONE & TREACLE ( 1982, starring Sting )
Track 3 : from PARTY PARTY ( 1983 )
Track 4 : used in STARS AND BARS ( 1988 )
Track 5 : from SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME ( 1987 )
Track 6 : from DEMOLITION MAN
Track 7 : used in THE PROFESSIONAL ( a.k.a. L�on ) ( 1994 )
Track 8 : from THE THREE MUSKETEERS ( 1993 )
Track 9 : used in FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL ( 1994 )
Track 10: used in TERMINAL VELOCITY ( 1994 )
Track 11: alternate version, from LETHAL WEAPON 3 ( 1992 )
Tracks 12,14 : from LEAVING LAS VEGAS ( 1995 )
Track 13: from the 1995 remake of SABRINA
Track 15: from THE LIVING SEA ( IMAX, 1995 )
Track 16: used in COPYCAT ( 1996 )
Track 17: used in WHITE SQUALL ( 1995 )

Can anyone help me figure out which tracks are from which movies? I've read through some of the reviews posted and found that 'Angel Eyes' and 'My One and Only Love' is from 'Leaving Las Vegas'; that 'Moonlight' is from the 1990's version of 'Sabrina'; and I think that 'All for Love' is from the 'Three Musketeers' or a similar movie... but I can't figure out where the others were featured in movies. Can anyone help me? I love listening to this CD but almost give myself a headache trying to figure out the movie.

This CD is a little more expensive than others, but so worth it. The music is a great mix of jazz, blues, and romantic sounds. I found it easy to "get lost" in listening to it. The only thing that could have made it more perfect would have been the addition of "Until" (from the Kate & Leopold soundtrack), but it's great listening just as it is.

Songs like "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Moonlight" make this CD a great Valentine's Day or Anniversary gift, too.

I highly recommend this one.

I saw this alternative metal trio play live in NYC in 1996, when Auscultate was first released, and as awesome as they were, both live and on tape, they turned out to be yet another example of a great, unique-sounding band that fell through the cracks in the commercial music landscape. Their sound is straight-ahead guitar rock on the surface, but yields a number of quirky chords changes, propelled by songwriter/vocalist Nina Ramsby's continuously curious lyrics and intriguing melodies. More tuneful than the Melvins and less abrasive than Jawbox, Salt was a female-fronted breath of fresh air in the 90's alterna-scape. After Salt folded, Nina went on to perform in the drum&bass/trip-hop combo Baxter, whose sole album is also well worth checking out.

I loved Salt when I first listened to this CD at a listening station at a CD store in 1996, and I still listen to this CD to this day. It really doesn't lose its savor over the years.

Brief and to the point... listen to clips, and buy the cd used from someone before this is lost to you forever. Losing out on it would be an utter shame.

I'm in love with this band. I remember hearing Bluster on the radio in 1996 and think "This is the best song I ever heard!" There other albums are very hard to find and sense the band brokeup, it's been hard to find anything earilier of theirs. Nina Ramby does have a solo album out. If some one know of any more Salt albums, please make a note on the comments. Salt Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!

This album is simple words and music. The music is easily playable and easy to listen to. You can sing along to it. But, it has an edge to it. You can hear her pain in some of the songs. Has some great honky tonk tunes too.

This album is strong songwriting and vocals from start to finish. The gritty and introspective lyrics grab you, as well as the unique vocal style that is unrivaled by any "new" artist. Kasey Chambers is definitely outside the box of being labeled as any particular genre of music and that is to her credit. From folk to country to bluegrass to in-your-face rock, this album is eclectic and electric.

I'll keep this short and sweet... if you love KC like I do and you loved her first CD, then I hope I don't need to say this twice... BUY THIS CD!!! It is awesome! Thank you for your time. ^_^

I cut my Topley 'teeth' on an earlier work Feasting With Panthers--punchy, powerful blues music that blended Topley's vocals with a generally adequate backup band. It always seemed, however, that something was missing from the combination. With Black River, Topley has really hit gold. Superb song writing, session musicians with style and cred, and a southern influence that combine to make this a truly great album. Along with Sea Fever, Topley is finding success by going with the flow. A hot, hot album that I'm finding hard to stop listening to.

Ever hear one of those songs you just can't forget? That's how I felt about Starbroak woman. The whole CD is amazing. Topley's voice has a depth and richness that impacts you from the beginning, then you have to listen to the lyrics and arrangements again and again. What a great find!

William Topley was introduced to me as an opening act for MARK KNOPFLER on the SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA Tour, he came out and left the audience in awe; I had my mission, get Williams Music, I did that immediately. All of his works are outstanding, his Ballads are so Deep and serious, his Tracks are meant to be listened to all in one sitting, or on the road.
I went so far as to Travel to Hollywood, CA from home(LV) to see William @ a Club Venue on his Tour Supporting his also a must buy FEASTING WITH PANTHERS Album. He was very cordial and took Photos with us, signed any items we had a true artist and Gentlemen, so get ALL of his work from The Blessing to Feasting, to Spanish Wells....etc.

This is a pretty rare EP that was released before their breakthrough album, Parachutes, came out. It is definitely worth your money. I found it in Tower Records Import/Singles section for 6 or 7 bucks after I had got A Rush of Blood to the Head. Well, this release is somewhat different from AROBTTH in that it is extremely mellow. While their latest album leans more to piano ballads and U2-ish pop songs, Blue Room EP's 5 tracks are very laid-back and beautiful. I wish they could have kept on making songs like "Bigger Stonger", the first track on the EP that stuns me every time.
In short, this EP is pure magic.

"The Blue Room" EP can also be called Coldplay's third, not second EP, as some people might think (Brothers & Sisters and Safety were the first). Secondly, this is probably one of the best CD's that Coldplay have made so far. Don't get me wrong, Parachutes was just as good. But I had just one disappointment. See, I just got into Coldplay about a year ago, and then I discovered this EP, heard some sample songs, and thought "WOW! I want to get this one!". But, there was a problem. This is an extremely limited edition EP that came out in 1999 and it is hard to find now. Even if you do find it, it costs a lot of money (Anywhere from [$$$]). I think that that is the only real disappiontment about this EP. They should re-realase it here in the US. They need to make more!!

"The Blue Room" EP can also be called Coldplay's third, not second EP, as some people might think (Brothers & Sisters and Safety were the first). Secondly, this is probably one of the best CD's that Coldplay have made so far. Don't get me wrong, Parachutes was just as good. But I had just one disappointment. See, I just got into Coldplay about a year ago, and then I discovered this EP, heard some sample songs, and thought "WOW! I want to get this one!". But, there was a problem. This is an extremely limited edition EP that came out in 1999 and it is hard to find now. Even if you do find it, it costs a lot of money (Anywhere from $70 to $90). I think that that is the only real disappiontment about this EP. They should re-realase it here in the US. They need to make more!!

There are two versions of this CD. One version has the seven tracks as listed above, the other has 6 tracks, lacking the song "Treason". The 7-song version has the diva icon superimposed over the same cover as the 6-song version.

"The Buffy EP" is fabulous. Every track, a different emotion. Every step, a new heartbeart. Every word, another life. Snatch this CD up immediately. While you're at it, get the other Velvet Chain albums as well! :)

I -as a lot of other VC lovers- discovered them through Buffy, I'm a huge fan of the show, and so I bought the soundtrack (there are a lot of great artists on here , and if you like Velvet Chain I think you also like Bif Naked - I bificus, K's choice and Rasputina - thanks for the ether.) But, about Velvet Chain, well.....they rule, I've only got the buffy E.P. (still looking for warm) but this cd is a Lush treat which you will just love! it starts off with the delightfully dark 'bufy' which -even if you don't like the show- is just a terrific song, and the rest..well, it doesn't get worse ;) the music isn't too complicated or anything but it's beautiful, the vocals are sharp and pure, the lyrics are fun and easy, and all together it's fantastic. if you like good music, buy this cd.

There's a lot not to like about this show. Start with some unfortunate lyrical stumbles on Corduroy, Dissident, and In Hiding early in the set- the latter is absolutely ruined, which is a shame because it's such a great song. Just as importantly, the encore is a scant six songs- this would be great for any other band, but for Pearl Jam, it's a night off. By ending the set with six standards, it was no doubt a crowd-pleasing show, but it wouldn't have killed them to throw a "Baba O'Riley" or "Yellow Ledbetter" at the end.

Pearl Jam is the best live band on the planet. This is an incredible concert that will be looked for years from now, when it's out of print. The band is flawless, energetic, playful, but most of all outstanding. Some of the band's most enigmatic material is on display in this rare experience. Classics like SOmetimes, Hail, Hail, ANimal, Habit, Off he Goes, not For you, Immortality, ALive ( a brilliant performance), Black. Oh, I could go on all day long. This is the band at one of its finest moments. Rock on, pearl Jam!!!!!

This is my favourite bootleg from the series because I was at this gig & it was the first time I'd ever seen PJ live. The atmosphere was beautiful, total strangers hugged me during the show & said things like 'isn't this fantastic!' It was the first time the band had played in England for about 10 years & most of us had waited that long to see them. Every time I listen to this CD it brings back the rapturous happiness of that night.
My only disappointment is that they didn't play 'Porch', 'Angel' or 'Breath' at this gig. Then it would have been perfect.

Yet another time I blindly bought an album and was rewarded. All I knew was that it was a Siouxsie side-project, and while it's easy to tell that it's her, this is no Banshees record. This is more experimental and less catchy. Even though "Boomerang" was released around the time of "Peep Show", it's not as pop as that album was. The majority of this I like, but after many years of listening, it's the tracks "Standing There" and "Pity" that always repeat in my head. Overall a good play for big fans of Siouxsie, others might want to stick with "Kiss Them For Me".

This has to be my favorite album of all times. Even though there are a wide variety of sounds on this album, from soothing to energetic, I can't think of a bad track. I had to pay to download this since it seems you can't buy it new anymore. It's beyond me why they don't re-issue this. It's an album that's a must hear in my opinion. This was the best album The Creatures released, the other albums such as Anima Animus have great tracks too, but this is the most consistantly great album. If you can get hold of a copy, buy it you won't be disappointed.

A desert island classic that sounds as if it was actually recorded on that desert island.