Crackin' Crackin 1977 $1.00



Commodores Heroes 1980 $1.00



Commodores Midnight Magic 1979 $1.00



Kiddo Kiddo 1983 $1.00

StarMon said:

Moonbeam said:

Well, since I own it, I can tell you. It's a major transistion from their earlier quirky Prog/Vaudeville/Beatle-esque pop days. On this album they sound more polished and updated into a New Wave/Pop sound. It kinda sounds like Squeeze or Joe Jackson instead of Genesis. This album also has their biggest hit and best known song, "I Got You".

Belinda Carlisle Returns With "Voila!"

An Album of Classic French Chansons and Pop Standards, Carlisle's Rykodisc Debut


Belinda Carlisle's "Voila!," her first new album in a decade, and her first record sung entirely in French, is a radical departure for the pop diva and lead singer of the Go-Go's. Working with producer John Reynolds (U2, Sinéad O'Connor, Indigo Girls, Hothouse Flowers), Carlisle has fashioned a traditional pop album that pays tribute to the classic French chansons and pop music of the '40s, '50s and '60s. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the album is set for release on February 6, 2007.

"After I moved to France, I became familiar with the classic French chansons and a lot of French pop music," Carlisle explains. "I realized there was a whole world of artists and singers I was not familiar with. As I discovered all these amazing songs, I came to love this music and wanted to record some of them with a playful, contemporary feel."

Carlisle and Reynolds went into the studio with a musical dream team including Brian Eno on keyboards, guitarist Fianchna O'Braonain (Hothouse Flowers), Sharon Shannon, the Irish button accordion player who incorporates reggae, tango and calypso into her music, Julian Wilson (Grand Drive) on piano, Hammond B-3, strings, keyboards and world music star Natacha Atlas (Transglobal Underground) on backing vocals.

"We wanted to try everything, no holds barred," Carlisle says. "Since this is not a pop project, we were free to experiment. We played with every song, trying all sorts of instrumentation and different styles of arranging and everything clicked. The only definite idea I had was that I wanted to sing with an accordion. Other than that, there was no conscious effort to cover as much creative ground as we could; we just played around with things and had a blast."

The creative energy Carlisle and Reynolds brought to the project is evident on every track. Carlisle's smoky vocals and the diverse arrangements imbue the songs with a simmering Gallic soul. "Sous Le Ciel De Paris (Under Paris Skies)" sounds like a street carnival waltz with its mournful accordion and eerie keyboard accents, Francoise Hardy's "Pourtant Tu M'aimes" gets recast as a new wave rocker, "La Vie En Rose" bounces along on a driving disco backbeat and "Jezebel" sounds like the twang-drenched theme song from a spaghetti western. Songs like "Ne Me Quitte Pas" and "Avec Le Temps" are closer to their original incarnations, wrenching emotional statements made more intense by Carlisle's understated delivery.

"You don't really have to know what's being sung to know that 'Avec Les Temps' is a devastating love song," Carlisle says. "When I heard that song the first time, it broke my heart." Carlisle's first venture into French music proves once again that good songs are universal -- timeless expressions of the human soul that need no translation to work their exhilarating magic.

The songs on "Voila!"

1. "Ma Jeunesse Fout Le Camp" (Guy Bontempelli)
2. "Bonnie et Clyde" (Serge Gainsbourg)
3. "Avec Le Temps" (Leo Ferre)
4. "Sous Le Ciel De Paris" (Hubert Giraud/Jean Drejac)
5. "Des Ronds Dans L'Eau" (Pierre Barouh/Raymond Lesenechal)
6. "Pourtant Tu M'aimes" (Francoise Hardy/Jimmie Cross/Johnny Cole)
7. "Ne Me Quitte Pas" (Jacques Brel)
8. "La Vie En Rose" (Edith Piaf/Louiguy/David Mack)
9. "Contact" (Serge Gainsbourg)
10. "Merci Cherie" (Udo Jurgens/Thomas Horbiger/Baker Cavendish)
11. "Jezebel" (Wayne Shanklin)


bonus disc

1. "I Still Love Him"
2. "La Vie En Rose"
3. "Bonnie And Clyde"
4. "If You Go Away"

The players:
Belinda Carlisle: Vocals
Natacha Atlas: Additional Vocals on "Ma Jeunesse Fout Le Camp,"
"La Vie En Rose," "Bonnie et Clyde" and "Des Ronds Dans L'Eau"
Brian Eno: Keyboards
Segat Guirey: Flamenco Guitar
Graham Henderson: Accordion
Winnie Horan: Violins
Clare Kenny: Bass Guitar
Fiachna O'Braonain: Guitars and Vocals, male vocal on "Bonnie et Clyde"
John Reynolds: Drums, Programming, and Producer
Nikki Leighton-Thomas and Pauline Scanlon: Backing Vocals
Sharon Shannon: Button Accordion
Julian Wilson: Piano, Hammond B-3, Strings, Keyboards













Jennifer Lopez's first ever Spanish album Como Ama Una Mujer is an electrifying concert album of state-of-the-art Latin pop that shows Jennifer growing into a new musical maturity. The album and its lyrics tell a dramatic story of love and separation. Marc Anthony who's one of the most desirable producers in Latin music and singers of Sala music worked on the album, wrong some of the songs, and contributed background vocals. The album features propulsive opening song "Que Hiciste." Whether it's the power-ballad title song "Como Ama Una Muher," or the album's closing composition, the stirring anthem "Adios," every song on this album is a must-hear.
Jennifer Lopez is back with a Spanish-language CD she calls her most personal project ever. Not only did she enlist hubby Marc Anthony as her musical coach and backup singer, but she also used part of her $300 million net worth to finance the recording. Now, that's baaaaallin!


Through the course of Como Ama Una Mujer, the first full-blown collection of Spanish-language tunes from multicultural diva Jennifer Lopez, we keep waiting for it to happen. A sweltering, hands-in-the-air dance anthem--the kind that made Lopez a superstar. Alas, the club beats never materialize: not even a soul-diva shimmy. The closest Lopez comes to is midtempo first single "Que Hiciste." (Seek out the pulsing, reggaeton-flavored remix for maximum dance floor fabulousness.) What we get here is a surprisingly solid collection of elegant ballads and rock-flavored tunes that showcase new vocal strengths and surprising lyrical maturity. Producers Marc Anthony, Estefano and Julio Reyes give Lopez the gloss without overpowing her, a key element to the disc's success. La Lopez recycles one track from 2005's Rebirth, "(Can't Believe) This Is Me," which pops up here as the superior "Porque te Marchas." The disc's second half is a sweeping, often gorgeous, stream of romantic consciousness, starting with the lovely "Tu" and gliding through the gently chugging "Sola." And the beautiful closing track "Adios" is a standout, pairing Lopez's lilting vocals with a gentle string arrangement and a rousing chorus of voices. A sterling achievement from a diva whose talent is just beginning to blossom.



1. 'Que Hiciste' (What Have You Done?)
2. 'Me Haces Falta' (Missin' U)
3. 'Como Ama Una Mujer' (How A Woman Loves)
4. 'Te Voy A Querer' (Goin' to Love U)
5. 'Por Qué Te Marchas' (Why Are You Goin' Away?)
6. 'Por Arriesgarnos' (Risking Ourselves)
7. 'Tú' (You)
8. 'Amarte Es Todo' (Love Is Everything)
9. 'Apresúrate' (Hurry Up)
10. 'Sola' (Alone)
11. 'Adiós' (Goodbye)"











Stone began working on her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, in Barbados, in May 2006.[6] It was released on 12 March 2007 in the UK via Virgin Records, involving production by Raphael Saadiq and collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Novel, and Common. Virgin describes it as "an electrifying mix of warm vintage soul, '70s-style R&B, Motown girl-group harmonies, and hip-hop grooves".[7] Stone herself describes it as "truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist".[7] She also revealed on The Tavis Smiley Show that her break-up with Beau Dozier was a source of inspiration while writing Introducing Joss Stone.[8] The album debuted at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. "Tell Me 'Bout It", the lead single, debuted (and so far peaked) at number twenty-eight on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.

Track listing
"Change (Vinnie Jones Intro)" - 0:35
"Girl They Won't Believe It" - 3:15
"Head Turner" - 3:16
"Tell Me 'Bout It" - 2:48
"Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" (Featuring Common) - 4:22
"Put Your Hands On Me" (Featuring Mix Master Mike) - 2:58
"Music" (Featuring Lauryn Hill) - 3:41
"Arms Of My Baby" - 2:52
"Bad Habit" - 3:48
"Proper Nice" - 3:24
"Bruised But Not Broken" - 4:15
"Baby Baby Baby" - 4:34
"What Were We Thinking" - 4:24
"Music (Outro)" - 3:48

[edit] Deluxe Edition
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"Tell Me 'Bout It (Music Video)"
"Bonus Material"
European iTunes Bonus Track
15. "There's Nothing Better Than" - 3:52
Japanese Bonus Track
15. "Big Ol' Game"
16. "My God"

Just picked up Macy... got some long awaited Jimi Hendrix in my Amazon cart, as well as Esthero (for one friggin' song, but I may end up diggin' her)...

2 months ago it was going backwards w/ John Mayer (disappointing!), Rachel Yamagata (?), Jill Scott collabo's , Mos Def's latest (ain't listened yet) & a Nina Simone's "Pastel Blues/Let It All Hang Out" - I needed "Chauffeur"



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Gus Gus "Forever" - good housey techno dancey stuff...a little abstract/obtuse near the end, though.

Placebo, "Covers" - VERY hot and cold covers album, with some good covers (Pixies, Serge Gainsbourg) and some bad ones, including the most TRAGIC cover of Sinead O'Connor's "Jackie" you will EVER hear.

Bebel Gilberto, "Memento" - AWESOME album. I haven't had it a day yet, and I'm already nuts about two of the songs...though the whole album is very nice.

PANDA BEAR, (i forgot the title) - Crazy hippie music. Kinda like Brian Wilson meets the Residents at a Love-In. Neil from "The Young Ones" would love this album. Do I like it? I dunno. It's different.

Purchases from the last month or two:

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black

Donna Summer - The Donna Summer Anthology

Nina Simone - Jazz Masters 17 (incl. biography and commentary on each song)

Lizz Wright - Dreaming Wide Awake

Boyz II Men - Cooleyhighharmony

Roxy Music - The Best of Roxy Music

Etta James - Respect Yourself

TLC - Now and Forever: The Hits

Dreamgirls - Original Broadway Cast Recording