Advantages: A mind blowing Classic of the highest order. Disadvantages: There simply is none, if less than perfect sound quality doesn't bother you.
...-worldliness. The concluding "Orphans of Doom/The Awakening" opens with a very sad and abandoned melody as Doom's subjects are left alone. The cue continues in a sustained adagio before a fanfare heralds a triumphal conclusion fitting for a film of this kind.
THE ALBUMS
There are two official albums for Conan the Barbarian. The original Milan album features some 50 minutes of music (an impressive amount for a score this old) and has all the main presentations of the themes. The album has been released several times in the past (the latest in 2003) and is still widely available (particularly in Europe). However, in 1992 Varèse Sarabande released an expanded album, along with the sequel Conan the Destroyer, that added some 20 minutes of unreleased music and remixed it, adding more reverberation for a fuller sound. This edition, though missing the opening...
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Advantages: Some of his best ever tracks Disadvantages: Occasional repetitive slow burners
...Review of Rufus Wainwright - Want Two
Short History
Rufus is an openly gay Canadian/American singer songwriter whose career has been more on the cult side of success than mainstream. In-between critical success, if not huge sales, of his first two albums; 'Rufus Wainwright' and 'Poses' he became addicted to drugs, in particular crystal meth. Upon hitting rock bottom Rufus checked himself into rehab before returning to the studio to record two albums named 'Want One' and 'Want Two' (album reviewed here)
Want One
Working with producer Marius de Vries (collaborator with Bjork, Madonna, David Gray) Rufus recorded two albums worth of strong material, which were segmented into two records. Want One was a very personal collection, often with big brass sounds to boot and a much bolder record than any he had...
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Advantages: Unique songs & style. Disadvantages: One bad song.
...! The tune annoys me at time (rarely), but I just love it! 10/10
6. Two Angels And A Dream - The album title track. Brilliant song. especially the chorus. 9/10
7. From The Inside - Good lyrics. Excellent tune. I never get bored of this song, and I don't think I ever will. 10/10
8. Voyeur - Good song. Can get annoying though. 8/10
9. Charades - This song has an excellent melody. 8/10
10. Silhouette - Good lyrics and melody. You can get bored of this song sometimes though. 8/10
11. The Path - Amazing melody. Excellent lyrics. I love this song, it's impossible to get fed up of it. 10/10
12. Where I've Begun - I didn't like this song at first, but it grows on you easily. 9/10
13. Traveler's Song - This is definately the most unique song on the cd. It's brilliant. The melody is amazing. 9/10
Overall I'd give this album 9/10, because it can...
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somewhat helpful 08.02.2007
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