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Lionman66 has been selling on eBay since September 2002 and has over 12,000 successful transactions! I specialize in used and hard-to-find CDs, but also deal in dvds, blu rays, and other collectible items.
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26 December 2006
Goin' Ape For The Guanos - by lionman66
1 of 1 found this helpful One of the biggest and most pleasant surprises to come out of Germany in a very long time is quartet Guano Apes, led by diminutive singer Sandra Nasic, a band whose sound is fresh, innovative, danceable, yet rocks hard with a clear understanding of hooks and pop sensibility. Combining a style that takes elements from the likes of Primus, early No Doubt and even some Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guano Apes have the potential to be huge.
Following on from their excellent debut album 'Proud Like A God', this long-awaited follow-up is available in Europe only where it's reportedly a platinum smash in their native Germany. The band's happy-go-lucky style, combined with a slight nod to nu-Metal and some feverishly memorable tunes have made them the Next Big Thing in Deutschland.
Vocalist Sandra's powerful, wide-ranging delivery encompasses everything from a seductive whisper to a hearty roar and she certainly gives the band a great deal of its identity. The talented guys behind her, Stefan Ude, Dennis Poschwatta and Henning Romenapp provide the rocking and open-ended musical landscape.
There are no fillers to be found on 'Don't Give Me Names', just twelve songs of hard modern rock that will have you happily dancing in the aisles and occasionally even get that head banging. From opener 'Innocent Greed', through to the lovely ballad 'Living In A Lie', the subtle Eastern melody of 'Dodel Up', the urgent 'I Want It' and the blasting quirkiness of the ultra-heavy 'Gogan', it is quite a rock and roll experience. There is something here to please almost any open-minded rock fan.
In closing, it's no hype why this band is so big in Germany (reportedly already won their equivalent of the US Grammy). And a great live band as well, from what I'm told by a friend who's had the privilege of seeing them on their recent brief US club tour. Get it!
13 September 2022
Seventies drama gem with Henry Winkler, Sally Field and Harrison Ford
Henry Winkler plays a Vietnam vet searching for purpose and himself and finds help from Sally Field and old friend Harrison Ford. Truly heartfelt story and great performances from all!
24 December 2006
Takin' It To The Streets
2 of 2 found this helpful When Kansas vocalist/keyboardist Steve Walsh left the midwestern band at the beginning of the Eighties, he sought to form a group that would retain the melody and memorable songwriting of his former outfit but update the sound and hit harder with the music. He gathered up drummer Tim Gerht, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer and ex-City Boy axeman Mike Slamer, and accomplished just that with his band Streets, whose star burned briefly from 1983 to 1985. Less pomp, and more hard AOR rock was the aim, and the Streets debut record '1st' (1983) showed signs of brilliance that would be realized with its stunning follow-up 'Crimes In Mind'.
Originally released by Atlantic in early 1985, 'Crimes In Mind' is a landmark album in AOR circles and, thanks to Wounded Bird Records, is finally out in CD format in 2002 after years of bootleg versions making the rounds. Perfectly-produced by Beau Hill, it's a sparkling record, still fresh-sounding after all these years, and certainly stands as one of Steve Walsh's finest achievements.
Imagine Kansas (without the violins and progressive elements) combined with the harder-edged stuff from Foreigner and you might get an idea of Streets' sound. Still, they sound pretty unique in the AOR realm. Guitarist Mike Slamer's blazing Eddie Van Halenesque fingers give the album a level of energy neither Foreigner nor Kansas could match.
'Don't Look Back' is a perfect opener, mid-paced and driven effortlessly by the guitar and bass, and Walsh singing in his familiar tenor about a fugitive from the law. There's a subtle 'crime' theme that runs through a number of songs on the album, particularly on 'Gun Runner', which opens with a sprinkling of synth before exploding into a terrific stomping melodic rocker with a faint Native American melody in the rhythm. 'Crimes In Mind', the title tune about a gold-digging woman with dollar signs in her eyes, features one of the catchiest choruses in memory, with Walsh, Greer and Gerht harmonizing brilliantly.
The vocal harmonies are just one of several keys to making this record such a quality piece. Memorable choruses are another. A couple spins of 'Crimes In Mind' and you will find yourself humming a lot of these songs in your head! The vibrant riffs and fluid, melodic soloing of Mike Slamer are the icing, cascading over, under, and around the songs with ease and authority.
'Hit And Run' and 'I Can't Wait' are uptempo numbers with happy melodies, while the haunting semi-ballad 'Broken Glass' brings the mood to melancholy with its passionate Walsh vocal and reflective lyrics of a man looking back on his troubled life. Slamer hits the anguished point home on the song with a couple of soaring, excellent solos.
While the music zips quickly along in its mostly mid-to-uptempo pacing, much of the lyrics are dark and introspective, no more so than on 'The Nightmare Begins', with its crunching riff and ultra hard-hitting mid-section. Exactly what Walsh is singing about is open to question, but the vibe created is one of paranoia and despair.
'Desiree' is a stark contrast with its easy-going melody and words about having fun with a woman of questionable morals. 'Rat Race', featuring bassist Greer on lead vocals, brings back some of the tension with its pumping bass and drums and frantic pace. It's a rocker like virtually every song here, crafted for maximum impact.
With 'Crimes In Mind', Steve Walsh and company have come up trumps with a top-notch collection of quality songs.