The Killers – 2007 – Sawdust
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: The Killers
Title: Sawdust
Label: Island
Released: Nov 13, 2007
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Tranquilize
#Shadowplay
#All The Pretty Faces
#Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf
#Sweet Talk
#Under The Gun
#Where The White Boys Dance
#Show You How
#Move Away
#Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll
#Who Let You Go’
#The Ballad of Michael Valentine
#Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town
#Daddy’s Eyes
#Sam’s Town
#Romeo And Juliet
#Mr. Brightside
Review:
Stolen from Amazon.com:
With only two studio releases behind them, it might surprise some to hear that the Killers had enough material to release a b-sides and rarities CD only five years after forming, but this is definitely no all-filler/no-killer collection, instead containing a mittful of legitimately strong and worthwhile songs. There are four never-before-released Killer songs on Sawdust, including “Tranquilize,” featuring rock legend Lou Reed on half of the vocals, a number that is filled with a Queen-affected operatic touch. The previously unreleased “Shadowplay”–a Joy Division cover–unfortunately pales compared to the original, while “Leave Your Bourbon at the Door” is easily the summit of the CD; a longtime live favorite, the song’s despair and urgency is a must-have for any Killer fan. Also noteworthy is an outtake from the Hot Fuss sessions called “Under the Gun,” a driving melody with a memorable chorus that feels like a Killers classic. Lesser-known tracks gathered together on this compilation include “Move Away”–first heard on the Spiderman 3 soundtrack–which is straight-up U2-circa-Vertigo era, but still exciting to listen to. Some previously released b-sides are cover tunes that provide musical whimsy, but not much more: the trad-country “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” which was made famous by Kenny Rogers, while the impassioned “Romeo and Juliet” tune–written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame–is nearly mimicked by Flowers, and serves little more purpose than providing homage to a wonderfully written melody and tale.
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Elton John – 2002 – Greatest Hits 1970-2002
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Elton John
Title: Greatest Hits 1970-2002
Label: Mercury
Released: Nov 12, 2002
Packaging: Digipack
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Your Song
#Levon
#Tiny Dancer
#Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long Long Time)
#Honky Cat
#Crocodile Rock
#Daniel
#Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
#Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
#Candle In The Wind
#Bennie And The Jets
#Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
#The Bitch Is Back
#Philadelphia Freedom
#Someone Saved My Life Tonight
#Island Girl
#Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
#Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
#Little Jeannie
#I’m Still Standing
#I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
#Sad Songs (Say So Much)
#I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like That
#Nikita
#Sacrifice
#The One
#Can You Feel The Love Tonight
#Circle Of Life
#Believe
#Blessed
#Something About The Way You Look Tonight
#Written In The Stars
#I Want Love
#This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore
Review:
Stolen from Amazon.com:
This is the first attempt to consolidate all of Sir Elton’s hit singles, from three labels, in one collection. It once would’ve required at least four CDs to own the best stuff here. Many think the legendary performer was at his best in the early to mid-’70s, and the incredible string of singles that ran from 1970’s “Your Song” through 1977’s “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” remains mighty impressive. But in retrospect, as they’re presented here, ’80s hits like “I’m Still Standing” and “Sad Songs” add much to an already amazing legacy. Three Disney tunes, the lush “The One,” and two from Songs from the West Coast, which was hailed as a return to those ’70s golden days, represent the later years. Collectively, these tracks reinforce the notion that, despite Michael Jackson’s later proclamations, John was once the closest thing post-’60s music had to a genuine king of pop, respected by hipsters and the mainstream alike.
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Michael Jackson – 2005 – The Essential Michael Jackson
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Michael Jackson
Title: The Essential Michael Jackson
Label: Epic / Legacy
Released: Jul 19, 2005
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#I Want You Back
#ABC
#The Love You Save
#Got To Be There (Single Version)
#Rockin’ Robin
#Ben (Single Version)
#Enjoy Yourself
#Blame It On The Boogie
#Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (Single Edit)
#Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Single Version)
#Rock With You (Single Version)
#Off The Wall
#She’s Out Of My Life (Single Version)
#Can You Feel It (Single Version)
#The Girl Is Mine
#Billie Jean (Single Version)
#Beat It (Single Version)
#Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Single Version)
#Human Nature
#P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
#Thriller (Single Version)
#Bad
#I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
#Leave Me Alone
#The Way You Make Me Feel (Single Version)
#Man In The Mirror
#Dirty Diana
#Another Part Of Me (Single Version)
#Smooth Criminal (Radio Edit)
#Black Or White (Single Version)
#Heal The World
#Remember The Time
#In The Closet (Single Version)
#Who Is It (7″ Edit)
#Will You Be There (Single Version)
#Dangerous
#You Are Not Alone (Single Version)
#You Rock My World (with intro)
Review:
As opposed to the rest of the cash-grab repackagings of MJ’s greatest hits, I felt like this one had the most songs that I wanted covering the biggest span, for the best price. As for the songs themselves, it’s Michael Jackson, what could I possibly say that hasn’t already been said’
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Tags: 2005, Epic / Legacy, Jewel Case, Michael Jackson, Standard
Fall Out Boy – 2008 – Folie A Deux
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Fall Out Boy
Title: Folie A Deux
Label: Island
Released: Dec 16, 2008
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Disloyal Order Of Water Buffaloes
#I Don’t Care
#She’s My Winona
#America’s Suitehearts
#Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet
#The (Shipped) Gold Standard
#(Coffee’s For Closers)
#What A Catch, Donnie
#27
#Tiffany Blews
#w.a.m.s.
#20 Dollar Nose Bleed
#West Coast Smoker
Review:
Yep, I still like these guys. I like most of these songs. No, I don’t care what you think (as long as it’s about me)!
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Tags: 2008, Fall Out Boy, Island, Jewel Case, Standard
Goo Goo Dolls – 1993 – Superstar Car Wash
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls
Title: Superstar Car Wash
Label: Warner Bros / Metal Blade
Released: Feb 23, 1993
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Fallin’ Down
#Lucky Star
#Cuz You’re Gone
#Don’t Worry
#Girl Right Next To Me
#Domino
#We Are The Normal
#String Of Lies
#Another Second Time Around
#Stop The World
#Already There
#On The Lie
#Close Your Eyes
#So Far Away
Review:
The Goo Goo Dolls starting to move away from their punk roots and having a more pop-rock sound. This was the first “major-label” album, and I think Fallin’ Down and We Are The Normal were the radio singles. Of course, growing up in Buffalo, I feel like this album (and band in general) is in that “required owning” category.
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Dead by Sunrise – 2009 – Out of Ashes
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Dead by Sunrise
Title: Out of Ashes
Label: Warner Bros
Released: Oct 13, 2009
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Fire
#Crawl Back In
#Too Late
#Inside Of Me
#Let Down
#Give Me Your Name
#My Suffering
#Condemned
#Into You
#End Of The World
#Walking In Circles
#In The Darkness
Review:
This is the side project of Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park) with help from Amir and Ryan from Orgy and a couple other dudes. It’s not too bad, the music is good, but it’s Chester and his usual scratchy singing, kinda like the last LP album (read, no rapping). Decent enough to pick up used.
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Tags: 2009, Dead by Sunrise, Jewel Case, Standard, Warner Bros.
More Than Me – 2006 – Not One To Hide
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: More Than Me
Title: Not One To Hide
Label: Self Released
Released: Jul 11, 2006
Packaging: Digipack
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Know It All
#Just Be On
#You Make Me
#Stars Up
#Dallas
#Trip Tik
#Move Me
#Chantal
Review:
The first release from our Buffalo boys, and I finally got around to actually getting the CD, as opposed to living off gifted mp3s. Gotta support the good local music!
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Tags: 2006, Digipack, More Than Me, Self Released, Standard
Queen – 2002 – Greatest Hits I, II & III – The Platinum Collection
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Queen
Title: Greatest Hits I, II & III – The Platinum Collection
Label: Hollywood
Released: Sep 24, 2002
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Bohemian Rhapsody
#Another One Bites The Dust
#Killer Queen
#Fat Bottomed Girls
#Bicycle Race
#You’re My Best Friend
#Don’t Stop Me Now
#Save Me
#Crazy Little Thing Called Love
#Somebody To Love
#Now I’m Here
#Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy
#Play The Game
#Flash
#Seven Seas Of Rhye
#We Will Rock You
#We Are The Champions
#A Kind Of Magic
#Under Pressure
#Radio Ga Ga
#I Want It All
#I Want To Break Free
#Innuendo
#It’s A Hard Life
#Breakthru
#Who Wants To Live Forever
#Headlong
#The Miracle
#I’m Going Slightly Mad
#The Invisible Man
#Hammer To Fall
#Friends Will Be Friends
#The Show Must Go On
#One Vison
#The Show Must Go On
#Under Pressure
#Barcelona
#Too Much Love Will Kill You
#Somebody To Love
#You Don’t Fool Me
#Heaven For Everyone
#Las Palabras De Amor
#Driven By You
#Living On My Own
#Let Me Live
#The Great Pretender
#Princes Of The Universe
#Another One Bites The Dust
#No-One But You
#These Are The Days Of Our Lives
#Thank God It’s Christmas
Review:
I picked up the first greatest hits collection, and thought that was good. But I found this 3-CD set (minus the slipcover unfortunately) at Record Archive, and had to grab it. As for Queen themselves, as one of the biggest bands in the world, I’d be remiss not to own at least their greatest hits!
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Soulfly – 2008 – Conquer
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Soulfly
Title: Conquer
Label: Roadrunner
Released: Jul 29, 2008
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Blood Fire War Hate
#Unleash
#Paranoia
#Warmageddon
#Enemy Ghost
#Rough
#Fall Of The Sycophants
#Doom
#For Those About To Rot
#Touching The Void
#Soulfly VI
Review:
Soulfly’s been around for six albums now’ After the first two, everyone thought each album would be a re-hash of the nu-metal stuff Max started back on Roots. Not so at all. Each consecutive Soulfly album since has progressed a little, but starting with Prophecy, really manifesting itself on Dark Ages, and continuing here, the THRASH is coming back out. Harkening back to classic Sepultura, Max and guitarist Marc Rizzo are bringing the shred back. A real solid metal album, while still holding on to enough of the tribal stuff to make in unmistakably Soulfly.
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Saliva – 2008 – Cinco Diablo
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Saliva
Title: Cinco Diablo
Label: Island
Released: Dec 16, 2008
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Family Reunion
#My Own Worst Enemy
#Best Of Me
#How Could You’
#Hunt You Down
#Judgment Day
#Forever And A Day
#I’m Coming Back
#Southern Girls
#So Long
Review:
For whatever back-assward reason, I’m still a mark for these guys. The albums are largely fun, mindless rock, fun to sing along to and rock out in the car with. This album is head and shoulders above their last, Blood Stained Love Story. It’s the typical Saliva fare, songs that say BOOM! in them with a rock-ballad thrown in here and there.
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Tags: 2008, Island, Jewel Case, Saliva, Standard