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A BITTERSWEET SONGBOOK

Advantages: It's got the original; it's a bit of group history
Disadvantages: Whose biggest hits?

...little known arrangement of a Rolling Stones song (NOT the original) which had appeared on an album long since deleted from the catalogue. When it was first released in June 1966, "The Songbook" was the fourth in a series of albums recorded by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra. It was subtitled "Instrumental versions of their greatest hits". Perhaps because of the notoriety which the affair generated, perhaps because of the persistence of this one tune, ...
...he was introduced to the Rolling Stones and became their manager until the end of 1967. He was flamboyant in style and was instrumental in promoting their aggressive appearance and sound. Although he had no musical background he 'discovered' and produced the early efforts of Marianne Faithful, co-writing "As Tears Go By". He set up his own record label (Immediate) in 1967 which produced, amongst others, Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton. ...

Newfloridian 26.07.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Rolling Stones Songbook, The (Instrumental Versions Of The Rolling Stones' Big Hits) - Andrew Oldham Orchestra (The)

When the Stones were still pretty boys

Advantages: Classic, young and fresh, raw, recognisable, sing and dance along
Disadvantages: Too old and raw for some

Shopping after Christmas, in our City Centre's new huge Tesco, with Hubby, we decided to check out their non-food section. They seem to stock just about anything and everything. I had a couple of Tesco vouchers from some recent surveys and so decided to leave Hubby browsing the CD'S. As has always been the case I could shop the whole town and get back to any CD store or section where I had left my guy and he would still be there in seventh heaven. ...
...purchases, one of which was The Rolling Stones High Tide and Green Grass, which was a pleasant surprise for me. Out of the two of us I was the biggest fan of the Stones in my youth. Of course I have moved on but I still enjoy some of their old hits. So was it as good as I remembered? Of course times have changed, and for many this compilation will be just too dated, but for me it still has it's appeal. Released originally in late 1966 it certainly ...

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Review of Big Hits Vol.1 (High Tide And Green Grass) - Rolling Stones (The)

GaGa still brings the Excitement!

Advantages: 8 Great different sounding tracks
Disadvantages: Always leaves you wanting more & then you have to wait for her next masterpiece album.

...her earlier stuff on The Fame album. It reminds me of a summer track, listening to it whilst just chilling on the beach. It's not as catchy as the other songs but it does bring something different to this album. 8) Teeth - To be honest when i first listened to this song i thought 'What the Hell is she doing?!?' Its hard to describe this song. It reminds me of a song that would be performed in a cabaret bar and it really is an old-fashioned number. ...
...Dangerous album. He uses old school beats and strange sounding vocals to create a unique song for Lady GaGa. After a few listens to this song i found myself clicking my fingers and tapping my feet to the beat. I'm looking forward to seeing her perform this live when i go see her in concert in 2010. The album booklet is a simple black 14 page booklet which includes the lyrics to all the songs. There is also 3 pictures of Lady Gaga in her typical ...

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Review of Fame Monster, The - Lady GaGa

Why it may not be Pulp, Jarvis maintains his solid solo catalogue

Advantages: Excellent, witty lyrics with a decent range of style. Jarvis is just too cool..
Disadvantages: No real 'big hitter' of a track that you'd find on a Pulp album if your a more general listener

...of the 90's. Further Complications is Jarvis' attempt towards a more indie Brit rock album which still oozes the class of a brilliant frontman. The title track is certainly a great opener, catchy and witty which pretty much sums up the rest of the Album. 'Angela' is one of those songs that will get in your head until people end up asking you why the hell you keep saying Angela in a funny accent and who the hell she is! other examples of this raspy ...
...tracks; not the sort that will come on your iPod shuffle and you'll skip. There are more soleful elements to the album too; Discosong and Hold Still, Hold Still especially as one of those typical 'I can barely hear him but it sounds so good' Cocker songs. It's probably become obvious that I mention nearly every song as 'Solid' but this is definately where this album comes in and it does not really contain a big chart hitting song. Then again, who ...

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Review of Further Complications [PA] - Jarvis Cocker

Excellent effort

Advantages: Not 1 bad track
Disadvantages: More tracks would make it more amazing

My boyfriend bought me this after 'Ignorance' had just been released, so I will admit I was expecting an album full of rocky songs almost screamed out. I was very wrong! A diverse range of slow and thought provoking sounds mixed with a good dose of rock. Favourite tracks include the sublime 'Ignorance', 'The Only Exception' and the fabulous 'Decode' taken hauntingly from the hit film 'Twilight'. I never got to hear theier earlier stuff, but if ...

Lisa215 08.12.2009 · Read full review
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