On Another Day - Ari Ambrose

Advantages: Welcome to Cuba, Bond Vs Oakenfold
Disadvantages: Die Another Day and Antonov

...To put it simlply, this is a poor soundtrack from David Arnold. The highlights of this album include the remix version of the "02. James Bond Theme Bond Vs Oakenfold" (DJ Remix Version) and the song "06. Welcome To Cuba" apart from that, this is a poor musical soundtrack. I listen to it from time to time but not a lot and not to every track. The tracks from the opening sequence (Tracks 04 & 05) are good. However "14. Antonov" from the big finale is far too long at 11 minutes. The CD is enhanced and has a few extras but nothing that you can;t get on the internet these days anyway. The inlay is poor and doesn't have as much info as the Remaster edition Bond Soundtracks have. This is only for those who buy the James Bond Soundtracks or are a fan of David Arnold... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Uplifting and easy to listen to
Disadvantages: none

...I felt compelled to write a review for this - since there is not yet a review and also since this is one of my all time favourite albums! I first heard this at university when someone living on my corridor used to play it at all hours of the day. Rather than being irritated by this the music really began to grow on me until I got to the point where I really had to go and find out what it was and buy my own copy! This is in my opinion her best album. The music is really uplifting. India Arie uses a musical style that is probably best described as neo soul with elements of R&B. The album also has quite a folk feel to some of the tracks - for example "Beautiful". The most recogniseable track is "Video" which is about the appreciation of beauty other than that which is skin deep. My personal favourite track for both lyrics... Read review

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Advantages: Still sounds fresh after all these years
Disadvantages: Bit repetitive

...The Gang of Four were formed in Leeds 1977. They have been through several line ups and are still touring / playing. The band who recorded this LP were Andy Gill (guitar),Hugo Burnham (drums), Jon King (vocals)and Dave Allen (bass). They have been described as a punk rock band with elements of funk and dub reggae. This release has the original recording of Solid Gold and the bonus of "Another Day Another Dollar" EP (five extra tracks) The first is "Paralysed". This starts with a couple of solo tom tom beats before the guitar comes snarling into the mix setting up the rhythm. Jon King's deadpan delivery is almost spoken "Blinkered paralysed. Flat on my back" I know how he feels. "What We All Want" starts with a stuttering guitar joined by a relentless bass and drum line. The vocals on this track are shared between King... Read review

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