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Buyer Rating: 97.0% positive (33 ratings)

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Buck 65 - 14-Jul-06 11:10 AM
Every now and then something comes along to take your weary ears to new lengths that you didnt think the music industry had it in them to do. Why Buck 65 isnt on everyones tongue yet leaves me scratching my head and thats not an exaggeration. This man is a genius if there ever was one. I was lucky enough to see him open up for Moby about a year ago and I thank my lucky stars that I didnt come late and just write the opening act off as something entirely dismissable and miss out on someone who *should* rightfully be taking over the radiowaves by now. Take the "down-home" sensibility of John Cougar Mellencamp, the polished "groove" of Kid Rock, and add the lyrical witticism of Enimen with some grits sprinkled on top and youre about halfway there; the rest is inexplicably undescribably delicious songmeats. Johnny Cash, trailer trash, and a hip hop smash. I recommend Talkin Honky Blues for a starting point.

This is the kind of stuff that turns a hip-hop-hater into a lover. Someone please pay this man a visit and tell him the world is ready to see him now.

Dave Matthews Band - Under The Table And Dreaming - 28-Jun-06 09:49 PM
This is definitely Dave Matthews Bands shining moment if ever there was one. I dont think any other newer release could top it. This was actually one of the first albums I ever bought back when I was in high school saving up lunch money to satisfy my CD "crack addiction". For me, this release is beautiful and timeless. There are of course the hits (and there were definitely a few), but in my opinion the stand-out track of this album is Dancing Nancies (which WASNT one of said hits) with its graceful percussion -- equally melancholy and uplifting. Its also a song that can definitely be called "cinematic" and even spooky in some regards. Who would ever think that incorporating the "fiddle" of all things would work out so well for a band, but they utilize it in the best possible way. Yes, they are mainstream and the radio has most certainly played all their hits ad nauseam, but this is one of the few mainstream artists that deserves that attention, if only for this album alone.

C/A/T - ATF - 22-Jun-06 05:04 AM
Ben has done it again! Always clear & concise (if you can even use those terms for industrial music, or music in general) and definitely hard-hitting power noise the way it should be. The plethora of samples used in C/A/Ts music has grown on me over time. With this CD alone, you will hear samples from 25th Hour, Big Lebowski, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Ref, Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas, and a few others scattered in here and there. Mind you, Im not putting this in the same bin as Velvet Acid Christ; Bryan Ericksons tunes are more like mini-movies with a little music splashed in in comparison. Would you like some coffee with your cream? C/A/T fits them in just right for a headcrushing slash movie trivia listening experience

Rentals, The - Return Of The Rentals - 03-May-06 06:03 AM
Calling all manic-depressives: this album is your cure. And for anyone and everyone else: you know you love it. You could be JUST about to slash your wrists ending it all in anguish and despair and all you have to do is pop in this disc, and *poof* instant cure! You would have to simply not be human to not be instantly overcome with perma-grin immediately upon hearing the first few seconds of this disc on until the end (except for maybe the slightly melancholy "Move On"). But even the most melancholy of lyrical content turns magically into ditties of pure bliss in the hands of The Rentals. If you dont find yourself bopping (and I do mean bopping) like a retard to each and every tune (except for the aforementioned exception), then you ARE retarded and youd much rather LOOK like a retard than BE a retard, right? So bop on...just like youre retarded.

Alice In Chains - Facelift - 03-May-06 06:02 AM
Classic, classic, CLASSIC! How could any good rock/metal/grunge fan NOT appreciate this album for its charm, its simplistic complexity? Listening to this makes me equally elated and sad, thinking of the fate of the legend that was Layne Staley (you will ALWAYS be remembered). To this day I cant listen to his voice without tears welling up in my eyes every time. Alice In Chains was, and will always be NOTHING without Layne; he IS (was) Alice In Chains and no new lineup could EVER come close to the beauty of this once amazing band. Each song on this album displays such an amazing amount of emotion and power. "Love Hate Love" is the epitome of just that raw powerful emotion that AIC does so well. "Man In The Box" is of course an unavoidable classic with its brutal lyrics and soft-spoken angst. If you own this, blow the dust off and give it a re-listen every now and again; reminisce. If youre a "noob", then this is a staple, and by all means, pick it up.

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