What Are You Listening To?

[Dennie]

The Heart of Saturday Night -- CD

Tom Waits

1974 Asylum Records

Are you alone?, January 23, 2002
By Ronald Battista (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Heart of Saturday Night (Audio CD)

If so, get a jug of wine, sit on the floor and let this cd slip into your soul. A suffocating, stately meditation on missed connections. Why this isn't a staple on the jukebox of every crummy dive bar in America, I have no idea. Its about going out or away because thats what you know best-and feeling the emptiness that it invites. Piano, sax, crooning, the West Side Highway,your beat up car, 4am at the bodega, its all here. Waits has got to be the most eloquent articulator of loss Ive ever heard.

Side one
No. Title Length
1. "New Coat of Paint" 3:23
2. "San Diego Serenade" 3:30
3. "Semi Suite" 3:29
4. "Shiver Me Timbers" 4:26
5. "Diamonds on My Windshield" 3:12
6. "(Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night" 3:53

Side two
No. Title Length
1. "Fumblin' with the Blues" 3:02
2. "Please Call Me, Baby" 4:25
3. "Depot, Depot" 3:46
4. "Drunk on the Moon" 5:06
5. "The Ghosts of Saturday Night (After Hours at Napoleone's Pizza House)" 3:16

 

[Dennie]

:bow-blue: :bow-blue: :bow-blue:

Sweet! .......... :text-bravo:


It got really loud in here with "Chicago Transit Authority" :music-rockout: !

Heeman would have been Proud! .......... bscene-drinkingcheers:


Good Stuff,


Dennie

 

[Botch]

It got really loud in here with "Chicago Transit Authority" :music-rockout: !

That's what prompted me to dig into the old Chicago vinyl library! bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[Botch]

 

[Dennie]

Rain Dogs -- CD

Tom Waits

1985 Island Records

Amazon.com essential recording

The middle album of the trilogy that includes Swordfishtrombones and Franks Wild Years, Rain Dogs is Waits's best overall effort. The songs are first-rate, and there are a lot of them--19 in all, ranging from grim nightlife memoirs ("9th and Hennepin," "Singapore") to portraits of small-time hustlers ("Gun Street Girl," "Union Square") to bursts of street-corner philosophy ("Blind Love," "Time"). The album also contains the original version of "Downtown Train," which Rod Stewart turned into a smash hit. The image of "rain dogs"--animals who've lost their way home because the rain has washed away their scent--is an appropriate symbol for the entire cast of characters Waits has brought to life over the years, and this album has thus far proved to be his most enduring effort. --Daniel Durchholz

All songs by Waits, except where noted.

Side One
No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Singapore" 2:46
2. "Clap Hands" 3:47
3. "Cemetery Polka" 1:51
4. "Jockey Full of Bourbon" 2:45
5. "Tango Till They're Sore" 2:49
6. "Big Black Mariah" 2:44
7. "Diamonds & Gold" 2:31
8. "Hang Down Your Head" Kathleen Brennan, Waits 2:32
9. "Time" 3:55

Side Two
No. Title Length
1. "Rain Dogs" 2:56
2. "Midtown" (Instrumental) 1:00
3. "9th & Hennepin" 1:58
4. "Gun Street Girl" 4:37
5. "Union Square" 2:24
6. "Blind Love" 4:18
7. "Walking Spanish" 3:05
8. "Downtown Train" 3:53
9. "Bride of Rain Dog" (Instrumental) 1:07
10. "Anywhere I Lay My Head" 2:48

 

[Dennie]

My last one for the evening.....

Hard Promises -- CD

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

1981/1990 MCA Records

Amazon.com

Tom Petty's love affair with the more pop-oriented output of the Byrds and Dylan at their mid-'60s prime continued to find an increasingly wide audience in the '80s--and damned if some people didn't persist in calling it "new wave." Go figure. If writing hook-laden, instantly memorable pop-rock songs was both a sign of genius and one of music's toughest feats, Hard Promises (and its FM evergreens, "The Waiting" and "A Woman in Love") confirmed that Petty was one skinny, little, hard-working prodigy. Picking up effortlessly where *** the Torpedoes left off, Petty and the equally conscientious Heartbreakers took nothing about their newfound fame for granted, delivering their fourth strong effort in a row, this one increasingly seasoned with touches of their Southern roots. The title hints at the tough underbelly beneath the jangly veneer of Petty's ever-accessible songwriting, exemplified here by "Nightwatchman," "Something Big," and "The Criminal Kind." All tracks on this edition have been upgraded via digital remastering, and the album's original inner artwork and lyrics have also been restored. --Jerry McCulley
Side one

"The Waiting" – 3:58
"A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)" (Petty, Mike Campbell) – 4:22
"Nightwatchman" (Petty, Campbell) – 3:59
"Something Big" – 4:44
"Kings Road" – 3:27

Side two

"Letting You Go" – 3:24
"A Thing About You" – 3:33
"Insider" – 4:23
"The Criminal Kind" – 4:00
"You Can Still Change Your Mind" (Petty, Campbell) – 4:15

 

[Botch]

:handgestures-thumbup:

 

[Dennie]

First I listened to this.....

Then I listened to this.....

Then I listened to this....

 

[Dennie]

....and now, this....

Cellar Funk -- CD

Down To The Bone

2004 Narada Records

Acid jazz at its best !, January 29, 2004
By fivespotkid (seattle) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cellar Funk (Audio CD)

MY definition of acid jazz is : music that's jazzy,funky,groovey & rockin' all at the same time.That's what this cd is ! And that describes all 5 or 6 of DTTB's cd's.If you've enjoyed their previous cd's you'll LOVE this one. And if you enjoy THIS cd you'll enjoy ALL of their others. These guys are GROOOOVEY!

Track Listing
1. Back in Business
2. Cellar Funk
3. I'll Always Hold You Close
4. Timeless
5. Flow, The
6. Crossing Boundaries
7. You're the Only Reason
8. Dancing to a Samba
9. Global Village
10. L.A. Shakedown
11. Little Smile
12. Down in the Basement
13. Back in Business - (the Business Mix, bonus track)

 

[Dennie]

Greatest Hits -- Remastered CD

Chuck Mangione

1996 A&M Records

This is the one to buy for Mangione fans, July 28, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Chuck Mangione - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

There are actually two "Greatest Hits" CDs out by A&M: this one, and one simply entitled "Greatest Hits". The latter offers cut-down versions (for example, "Feels So Good" lasts only 3 minutes on that CD!). Having been away from Chuck's recordings since I started listening to CD's (all of his albums that I have are on vinyl), it was a real pleasure to finally hear the full version of each of these songs. What a difference! For those of us who were Mangione fans through the '70's and '80's, this is the album to buy! Don't waste your time with the other one.

1. Feels So Good
2. Hill Where The Lord Hides
3. Bellavia
4. Fun And Games
5. Children Of Sanchez Theme
6. Land Of Make Believe
7. Give It All You Got
8. Chase The Clouds Away
9. Cannonball Run Theme
10. Doin' Everything With You

 

[Dennie]

Deep Into It -- CD

Larry Carlton

2001 Warner Bros. Records

Some of jazz' finest musicians join guitarist Larry Carlton on Deep Into It, his second CD as a leader for the Warner Bros. Jazz label. Carlton wrote six new songs for this offering, and covers such songs as "Put It Where You Want It," written by Joe Sample, and the Stevie Winwood hit "Roll With It." Accompanying musicians are Chris Potter on saxophone and Billy Kilson on drums, both known primarily for their work with the Dave Holland Quintet; Harvey Mason, who holds down the rhythm logic on "I Still Believe"; and smooth jazz phenom Kirk Whalum, who turns in a great solo on the title track, on tenor saxophone. The two tenor saxophonists are highly capable in different approaches, and Carlton makes good use of both Potter and Whalum throughout the program. R&B hitmaker Shai lends his soulful vocals to "I Can't Tell You Why," and truly gives the Eagles' mega-hit a fresh interpretation with his one-of-a-kind artistry. Carlton's updated interpretations are a nice mixture of smooth, pop, and jazz guitar stylings, making for very creative listening on the beautiful "Closer to Home." His mellow tones and picking techniques are but two of the most fetching aspects of this work, as well as his new phrasings and smooth sound. These characteristics -- tone, phrasings, the shape of his underlying musical ideas, and the ability to connect emotionally with the listener -- are a few of the differences between Deep Into It and Carlton's previous effort, Fingerprints, and are all solid reasons for adding this CD to your smooth jazz collection. ~ Paula Edelstein

Track Listing
1. Put It Where You Want It
2. Deep into It
3. Don't Break My Heart
4. I Still Believe - (featuring Wendy Moten)
5. Morning Magic
6. It's a Groove Thang
7. Closer to Home
8. I Can't Tell You Why - (featuring Shai)
9. Like Butta'
10. Roll with It
11. Put It Where You Want It - (Extended Version)

 

[Dennie]

Wow! It is hard to believe you guys are on page 200 already!


Nice work! :text-bravo:




Dennie

 

[Dennie]

The Antidote -- CD

Ronny Jordan

1992 4th & B'way Records

Listen to other tracks besides After Hours before buying...., March 28, 2000
By Doley "doleyd" (Denver, Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Antidote (Audio CD)

I happen to like this album quite a bit, but for me the attraction is mainly due to the fact that I'm into rap music as well. Not to say that any of the cuts on this album constitute rap per se, but every song seems to have a distinct urban flavor to it--with the notable exception of After Hours.

After Hours is without a doubt the signature piece on the album, one of the single most brilliant songs in the hisory of light jazz. You've probably heard it countless times on your favorite light jazz radio station, and once you hear it, it'll be in your head for hours! Absolutely beautiful. But if I had bought The Antidote it expecting every song to have After Hours' easygoing sound and indescribable "coolness", I'd have been sorely disappointed. Viva la RealAudio! Use it, folks; listen to samples before you buy. As I said, I personally like the urban style that IMHO seems to be shared by every other song on the album, so I got the best of both worlds (After Hours plus 8 or 9 other nice tracks). If you're not into the more urban type of light jazz, you may not like the album. So give the non-After-Hours cuts a listen. Me, I couldn't be happier.

Track listing

1. Get to Grips
2. Blues Grinder
3. After Hours
4. See the New
5. So What
6. Show Me
7. Nite Spice
8. Summer Smile

 

[Dennie]

Power Forward -- CD

Wayman Tisdale

1995 MoJAZZ (Motown) Records

This is by far one of my favorite albums, May 19, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Power Forward (Audio CD)

In my mind, the greatest thing about this album is the expressions of shock it generates when people hear it for the first time. It cracks me up to play it for people, particularly those with negative stereotypical views of athletes. All of the tracks show a depth of perception for emotionally moving melody, that is only found in the greats, like Marcus Miller, Gerald Albright and others. What makes a song stand the test of time is a simple, sharp hook, and Wayman Tisdale delivers big time in that area. So he's not as technically proficient as Stanley Clark or John Patitucci(yet). So what? He clearly has what it takes to move people. And ultimately, that's what music is for. Wayman is sure to become one of the leaders in contemporary jazz.

Track Listing
1. Circumstance
2. Passion
3. Jazz in You
4. Gina Kay
5. Gabrielle
6. Danger Zone
7. After the Game (Intro)
8. After the Game
9. Power Forward
10. Back Home
11. Inside Stuff
12. You
13. Amazing Grace

 

[Dennie]

Supercharged -- CD

Down To The Bone

2007 Narada Jazz

Smoothjazz.com Review, June 19, 2007
By Sandy Shore (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Supercharged (Audio CD)

With reckless, raw energy and rhythm hurling towards you at the speed of a slide trombone in the Tower of Power horn section, SUPERCHARGED is Smooth Jazz with a nitrous injection. This is DTTB's 7th release to date and by far the most irresistible. That's a big claim given the fact that this is the group that gave us "Long Way From Brooklyn" and "Electra Glide," two format staples. SUPERCHARGED burns rubber off the starting line with the title track and let me tell you, it never stops for gas. The guys added three additional horns to the already sizzling non-stop, sax-o-matic playing by Paul "Shilts" Wiemar. Founding member Stuart Wade produced and arranged the stellar SUPERCHARGED. He's managed to capture the very essence of funk and soul. Think Sly & the Family Stone, Average White Band, Booker T. & The MGs and the aforementioned T.O.P. Special guests include Hil St. Soul on the feel-good groove "Smile to Shine," Royer Ayres on the slick joint "Electric Vibes," and Corrina Greyson on the contagious "Shake It Up." Eleven tracks that say summer... even in the middle of winter. This is unabashed, pure, unadulterated, thick and gooey F.U.N.K. There are a lot of choices out there with regard to music these days. Down To The Bone's SUPERCHARGED just made the whole decision process much easier for you... CD it or download it, but load it and load it soon, `cuz summer's here and you're about to get funked. ~SANDY SHORE

Track Listing
1. Supercharged
2. Funkin' Around
3. Parkside Shuffle
4. Cosmic Fuzz
5. Smile to Shine
6. Electric Vibes
7. Greedy Fingers
8. Shake It Up
9. Space Dust
10. Hip City
11. Make It Funky

 

[Dennie]

My last one for the evening....

Best of -- CD

Rick Braun

1999 Atlantic Records

Great starting point for a great trumpeteer!, April 25, 2004
By Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" (Io) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Best of Rick Braun (Audio CD)

I really like a lot of Rick Braun's music and some of his songs are absolutely amazing. This "best of" collection compiles most of these tracks. My absolutely favorite song on this compilation is his 1994 classic "Nightwalk". This song took my breath away with his rich Flugel Horn sounds and the haunting New Age atmospherics blending with a great rhythm, this song is a masterpiece. A close runner up is his 1997 smash "Notorious". I can easily remember when this song was brand new on the radio and 7 years since first hearing it, this song has lasted very well over time and still is popular even today. Some other known songs are "Club Harlem", and "Cadillac Slim" which are very funky and upbeat.

This is a great starting place if you are a newbie to Rick Braun. For veteran fans, there isn't much a need to put this on top of your list unless you like the cover version of Roberta Flack's "Feel Like Makin Love".

Track Listing
1. Missing in Venice
2. Night Walk
3. Hollywood & Vine
4. Feel Like Makin' Love
5. Groovis
6. Notorious
7. Very Good Thing, A
8. Club Harlem
9. Coolsville
10. Cadillac Slim
11. Laura

 

[heeman]

Picked this one up in the $4.99 Bin. I like some of his stuff and this one is right up there!

All songs written by John Mellencamp, except where noted.

1."Hot Night in a Cold Town" (Geoffrey Cushing-Murray, Richard Littlefield) - 3:47
2."Ain't Even Done with the Night" – 4:38
3."Don't Misunderstand Me" – 3:33
4."This Time" – 4:18
5."Make Me Feel" – 4:04
6."To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)" – 4:50
7."Tonight" – 3:17
8."Cry Baby" – 0:25
9."Wild Angel" – 3:13
10."Peppermint Twist" – 0:28
11."Cheap Shot" – 3:00
12."Latest Game" (2005 reissue bonus track) – 3:56

 

[Dennie]

Hot House -- CD

Bruce Hornsby

1995 RCA Records

This album is addicting and mesmerizing., October 26, 1999

This album is both addicting and mesmerizing. From the first strains of Spider fingers to the last notes of Cruise control, Bruce Hornsby proves that he is the consumate musician and story teller. He's racked up a bunch of superior musicians and vocalists to work with here. Incuded are Jazz guitarist Pat Metheney, country Banjoist Bela Fleck and the always funky and fabulous diva Chaka Khan. All of them give stellar performances, but none outweigh the arresting presence of Bruce himself. The cd just gets better and better with each track, my favorites are "White wheeled limosine" the story of a jilted bride and "Country doctor" the story of a doctor who's wife dies under mysterious circumstances. The music is jazzy and jammin not the pop piano songs that you might expect. It's hard to believe that this is the same guy who wrote "The way it is". Patty Hayes

All songs written by Bruce Hornsby.

"Spider Fingers"
"White Wheeled Limousine"
"Walk in the Sun"
"The Changes"
"The Tango King"
"Big Rumble"
"Country Doctor"
"The Longest Night"
"Hot House Ball"
"Swing Street"
"Cruise Control"

 

[Botch]

 

[Dennie]

Souled Out -- CD

Tower Of Power

1995 Sony Music

My fave of all TOP recordings, December 25, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Souled Out (Audio CD)

I am a long time (20 plus years) fan of Tower. I saw the original band (Lenny Williams, Brent Byers, Mic Gillette etc.) when I was in High School. I stopped listening after a few bad records like "Power" and the strange disco stuff. My copy of "Souled Out" would be worn out if were not digital! The new blood in the band keeps them fresh with ideas and a new interpretation of the Tower feel and trademark sound. I saw the band last year on the BB King tour and they were as tight as ever. My only question is: "Why is the lifespan of the Lead singers so short?

1. Souled Out
2. Taxed to the Max
3. Keep Comin' Back
4. Soothe You
5. Do You Wanna (Make Love to Me)
6. Lovin' You Forever
7. Gotta Make a Change
8. Diggin' on James Brown
9. Sexy Soul
10. Just Like You
11. Once You Get a Taste
12. Undercurrent