Best Of Ben E. King, The - Ben E. King

Advantages: Really impressive action adventure score, one of the best of 2005
Disadvantages: Some action scenes a little unremarkable

...INTRODUCTION After tackling with the giant undertaking of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and garnering so much critical and popular (as well as Oscar) success, director Peter Jackson had things pretty sweetly in his pocket, allowing him to basically do what ever he wanted. So with the studios more than willing to let Jackson have free reign over what to do next, he went in a completely different direction from the literary fantasy genre to a cinematic icon: King Kong. King Kong is of course one of the most famous movies ever made, involving a big ape being transported to New York from an obscure island as a spectacular new exibition only to escape, wreack havoc on the city, kidnap the pretty female lead, and climb to the top of the Empire State Building only to be fall down with a big thump. Made in 1933, the film was a huge... Read review

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Advantages: Classic Ben Harper with a choice of chilled out or rockin'!
Disadvantages: The all-paper sleeve is a bit flimsy

...This live double album is the best Ben Harper album ever...and Ben fans will know that there is some stiff competition! Anyone who has ever seen Ben Harper in concert will know that he is a spectacular and spellbinging live artist. This album captures the live experience brilliantly and would also be the perfect introduction to Ben Harper for those who are new to his music. This all-live album is spread over two discs - one of which showcases the band's funky rock sound and an acoustic album that lets Ben's smooth, beautiful voice shine through. The album features great renditions of all his classic tracks, including 'Excuse Me Mr', 'Steal my Kisses' and 'Another Lonely Day'... and many, many more. The album also features two brillant covers, a soulful version of the Marvin Gaye song, 'Sexual Healing' and a mellow take on the Verve... Read review

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Advantages: this album is like no other
Disadvantages: none

...Ben folds five are an american trio of bass drums and piano. The diversity of ben folds` piano combined with robert sledge`s distorted bass create a unique sound only recognizable as the sound of bf5. This sel-titled album is their first and best. 12 tracks full of spirit and energy. Presented as though they were in your living room, this c.d. is programmed to perfection. 1)Jackson Canary - The opening track will get you hooked from the start with it`s catch bass riffs and vocals.Ben folds shows the strength of the bass on the piano and also the effect of mixing it with the treble. A perfect opening number. 2)Philosophy - A contrasting opening with an almost irrestible piano melody. This song is a classic showing what they are capable of. From sweet piano to a heavy handed ending as ben does his rendition of `rhapsody in blue... Read review

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