Aku Udo Special - Dr. Sir Warrior

Advantages: The pivotal opera in the G&S catalogue
Disadvantages: Rather lightweight compared with what was to follow

...complete set of performances. “The Sorcerer” is a very reasonable offering given my comments above and adheres to the libretto. The “special effects” are perhaps more reminiscent of “Dr Who” than “Star Wars”! Clive Revill (a New Zealand actor who has played many supporting roles in films such as “Modesty Blaise” and “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes”) is very good in the role of John Wellington Wells. Donald Adams repeats his role as Sir Marmaduke. Each act of the opera is introduced by Douglas Fairbanks Junior. The DVD also has a storyboard essay on “the Life and Times of Gilbert and Sullivan”. There is a brief (less than five minute” featurette) on “The Making of The Sorcerer”. “The Sorcerer” ACORN MEDIA DVD (2002) AMP 5394 $22.46 G&S TRIVIA SPOT There is a most amusing parody of a company website of JW Wells & Co, Family Sorcerers... Read review

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Advantages: A song for every occasion
Disadvantages: should still play now

...The specials are one of the greatest ska bands of all time second only to Madness. i have a specials album and it is brilliant a real song for whichever mood you are in at the time. Songs on the "The Specials" include Monkey Man A message to you rudy Enjoy Yourself Blank Expression Man at the C&A Too Much Too Young Origionally formed in Coventry in 1977 with Jerry Dammers(keyboard, Songwriter) Terry Hall (Vocals) Lynval Golding (Guitar,Vocals) Neville Staples (Vocals, Percussion) Roddy Radiation (Guitar) Sir Horace Gentleman (Bass) and John Bradbury (drums) The banded stormed the uk with hits closly followed by similar bands such as Madness, the beat and the selector. You could say that the specials strarted the ska new revolution in the uk which would continue to create modern ska groups such as Reel Big Fish for example.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Wicked, cool and very amusing
Disadvantages: Alot of swearing!

...When i first heard the Dr dre album, i knew it would be special. With quality rappers singing with Dre, this makes a very amusing CD to listen to. With 22 tracks, a few are quite short that introduce storeis. The music is very cool, using trumphets, violins, and other wicked sound effects. This album has alot of swearing in it, so please be warned. It includes the excellent single, forgot about Dre, Still, and Xplosive. I love this album, and I have listened it over 10 times all thw ay through. Buy this now and you wont be disapointed!... Read review

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