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Concerto for Group and Orchestra [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Deep Purple & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Release Date August 12, 2003

CD-Charts Position 162
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Love Scenes [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Diana Krall

Release Date September 23, 2003
This is the kind of album I'd like Diana Krall to make all the time. Utilising the combo of piano, guitar and bass, Krall has never sounded more natural and sensuous than on this choice selection of great songs. While her orchestral efforts with Johnny Mandel have their merits, I do think she is most effective when presented in this less "produced" setting, where her beguiling voice is brought to the fore and her excellent piano stylings have some room to breathe. I sometimes find Krall's renditions a little sonambulent, but here even the most languid ballad has movement and pulse ("Garden in the Rain", an overlooked but beautiful song by Carroll Gibbons, is a superb example). We also find her in a playful mood on "Peel Me a Grape" (she ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 163
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 3 [DVD Audio] [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Scherbakov, Russ. Po, Yablonsky

Release Date March 29, 2004
This is the kind of album I'd like Diana Krall to make all the time. Utilising the combo of piano, guitar and bass, Krall has never sounded more natural and sensuous than on this choice selection of great songs. While her orchestral efforts with Johnny Mandel have their merits, I do think she is most effective when presented in this less "produced" setting, where her beguiling voice is brought to the fore and her excellent piano stylings have some room to breathe. I sometimes find Krall's renditions a little sonambulent, but here even the most languid ballad has movement and pulse ("Garden in the Rain", an overlooked but beautiful song by Carroll Gibbons, is a superb example). We also find her in a playful mood on "Peel Me a Grape" (she ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 164
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Scoop 3 [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Pete Townshend

Release Date December 21, 2001
This is the kind of album I'd like Diana Krall to make all the time. Utilising the combo of piano, guitar and bass, Krall has never sounded more natural and sensuous than on this choice selection of great songs. While her orchestral efforts with Johnny Mandel have their merits, I do think she is most effective when presented in this less "produced" setting, where her beguiling voice is brought to the fore and her excellent piano stylings have some room to breathe. I sometimes find Krall's renditions a little sonambulent, but here even the most languid ballad has movement and pulse ("Garden in the Rain", an overlooked but beautiful song by Carroll Gibbons, is a superb example). We also find her in a playful mood on "Peel Me a Grape" (she ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 165
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The Dance [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Dave Koz

Release Date February 12, 2002
As a new(ish) smooth jazz aficionado I found this album absolutely brilliant. The purchase was prompted after hearing 'Together Again' and 'The Dance'.

I'm a 'Kozzer' now!!!

CD-Charts Position 166
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Mahler: Symphony No. 8 [Extended Audio Disc] [DVD Video] [DVD AUDIO]

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from: EMI

Release Date February 21, 2006
I have only just found the resolve to listen to this recording of Mahler 8 - a work I love. I was at the Rattle CBSO concert - and came away deeply disappointed. I suspected the fault was mine - maybe expecting too much.
But hearing the recording I felt exactly the same responses. In Part 2 Rattle's approach is far too aggressive and hectoring - strained and harsh. This is not the fault of the recording - which is amazingly faithful to the sound Rattle produced.
The glory and grandure of Mahler's vision is lost, replaced with an inchoate set of Rattle's personal projects.
For depth, glory and cogency try the glowing version conducted by that truly great Mahlerian: Wyn Morris. A refreshing antidote to Sir Simon? - Kent Nagano's ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 167
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Tell Me Where It Hurts [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Garbage

Release Date July 16, 2007
Garbage has turned out a brand new track to add to the list for their Greatest Hits release: Absolute Garbage. The new single 'Tell Me Where it Hurts' is no doubt another stellar contribution. It resonates with a sultry string arrangement, clean guitars, solid drumwork, and Shirley drips like honey with her Pretenders-esque, dreamy vocals. The single is followed by a tongue-in-cheek poke-fun of the Pussy Cat Dolls, with the Disco ready B-Side 'Betcha'. Get ready to put on a nasty little outfit and hit your local dance club with this glitter-trash song. Finally, this beautifully constructed piece of work is accompanied by a remix of Bleed Like Me's super sexed 'Bad Boyfriend'. The remix does no justice to the original album version, but is a nice change ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 168
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R'n'b [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Goldie Lookin Chain

Release Date November 21, 2005
Garbage has turned out a brand new track to add to the list for their Greatest Hits release: Absolute Garbage. The new single 'Tell Me Where it Hurts' is no doubt another stellar contribution. It resonates with a sultry string arrangement, clean guitars, solid drumwork, and Shirley drips like honey with her Pretenders-esque, dreamy vocals. The single is followed by a tongue-in-cheek poke-fun of the Pussy Cat Dolls, with the Disco ready B-Side 'Betcha'. Get ready to put on a nasty little outfit and hit your local dance club with this glitter-trash song. Finally, this beautifully constructed piece of work is accompanied by a remix of Bleed Like Me's super sexed 'Bad Boyfriend'. The remix does no justice to the original album version, but is a nice change ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 169
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The Look of Love [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Diana Krall

Release Date November 18, 2003
Although Diana Krall might not be first choice for the best jazz singer in the world she still manages to drip her lyrics like honey over the already sumptuous arrangements in this collection of standards. Her vocals are at once languid and precise, distant and intense and when added to the bittersweet, fully orchestral back-ups, it all comes together in a most intoxicating way. A definite grower; for the impatient listener a first take might be their last but with subsequent plays, the nuances blossom until you realise that you are hearing something rather special.

CD-Charts Position 170
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Enter the Heart [DVD AUDIO]

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by: Esteban

Release Date August 18, 2003
I found myself purchasing this title purely on its recommendations. Undoubtedly Esteban has talent but this offering never quite delivers a truly memorable album for me. I would have preferred a more uncluttered, cleaner, up-close guitar sound to show off his talents as well as some familiar tracks. Although I could not enjoy the full blown experience of DTS surround due to my copy failing to get passed the menu screen (which meant I could only play it in stereo) I will not be requesting a replacement copy. A nice album but I can live without it.