Midnight Special (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) [Remastered] - Jimmy Smith

Advantages: a great CD, nice range of songs with different tempos
Disadvantages: nothing, I love it

...of my least favourite tracks of the album. 9. Nothingwrong This song starts much heavier than any of the others with fantastic drum beats and guitar riffs. The backing vocals add perfectly to the lead vocals and I find this is another chorus which gets stuck in my head. My second favourite track of the album I think. 10. Night drive Back to a slow one. The vocals at the start again feel quite haunting and are very relaxed. The whole song seems relaxed and doesn't rush at all. 11. 23 The final track of the normal lbum and another ballad. A long intro with lovely string sounds. Guitar riffs are nice, but I don't think this is the best choice for a final track, as I prefer the last track to be something to go out with a bang on!! 12. Shame (Bonus Track). This track is on the UK Special Edition CD and is not particularly amazing... Read review

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Advantages: It's Bowie
Disadvantages: Another version to buy!

...of vinyl this phrase was repeated until you lifted the needle from the matrix groove between the label and the groove of the album). The music is all Latino percussion and phased guitar with Bowie repeating the same word Brother until the Bruh! repeat and end. With the passage of time this album isn’t as trivial as some critics thought at the time with the raise of the “net” and all things technological who knows where it will all end? Disc2 Demos & rarities. 1984/Dodo (5.27) between 18th and the 20th of October 1973 at the London Marquee, Bowie recorded the “Midnight special” for US television, showcasing material form his newly released “Pin-Ups” album and the performance featured a duet with Marriane Faithful who was tastefully attired in a nuns habit slashed at the back to reveal her... Read review

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Advantages: Lyrics, great indie-pop, remastered and bonus tracks
Disadvantages: Not entirely justified for already firm Five fans

...Cold and Composed' is probably one of their most underrated songs and only after consistent listening and seeing it live [See: Ben Folds Five's Sessions at West 54th St DVD] will many understand how well arranged and written it is along with, quite frankly, just about every track on 'Whatever and Ever Amen'. What is special about this Remastered Edition of 'Whatever and Ever Amen' is not just the fantastic remastering of the tracks (audiophiles will notice the difference easily) but the addition of several rare recordings. Standouts from this are the bouncy cover of 'Video Killed The Radio Star', the faux-showtune 'Theme from Dr Pyser' and the absolute standout cover of Flaming Lips song 'She Don't Use Jelly'. This song is a perfect example of Folds' masterful arrangements and the powerhouse performers this trio really are. If you... Read review

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