SYTYCD is the "Hottest" show on TV right now, and we have the Hottest compilation to follow on from that success. The album features the #1 theme song from Rihanna to classics from the King Of Dance Michael Jackson. All
Although none of the members of Danú are over the age of 30 here, on Think Before You Think they manage to play Irish traditional music with an authority that belies their tender years. The six instrumentalists whip through the
set of dance tunes with an exciting blend of passion and precision. They skillfully blend fiddle, flute, accordion, bouzouki, guitar, and bodhrán into a sound that is rooted in tradition but still sounds fresh. Along with the dance tunes, the band also accompanies vocalist Cairan O Gealbhain on a number of songs that he beautifully sings in both Irish and English. The future of Irish traditional music is secure as long as young bands like Danú continue to get together to play the music of their ancestors. --Michael Simmons (less)
Timeless idol David Cassidy and producer-mixer Craig J (Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson) present club-rocking remixes of Partridge Family classics exclusively for the Spotlight Music Series exclusively at Target! These cutting-edge versions of "Come On Get Happy,"
"I Think I Love You" and "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat," among other gems, are a unique gift from the singer to his fans. "To do brand new dance versions of these iconic tunes was an amazing experience," says Cassidy. "It's so cool!"::"Hello world, here's a song that we're singin', come on, get happy!"::With this sunny refrain, the Partridge Family greeted a nation of devoted fans each week. Fronted by guitar-slinging teen idol David Cassidy, the velvet-clad clan conquered prime time and the pop charts. ::That was then...this hard hitting dance CD is NOW! ::Now Cassidy and producer-mixer Craig J (Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Cher, Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson) offer an unexpected, hip hoppin', high energy, made for the dance floor take on The Partridge Family's classic tunes supercharged wiith the latest infectious dance beats.::You'll know exactly how he feels as the passionate vocals, delicious tunes and high-energy grooves of these unstoppable remixes wash over you and keep you dancing! Come on, get happy resistance is futile. (less)
Welcome to the Playlist series. We've fished through hundreds of tracks to cherry pick the perfect playlists. Not just the hits, but...the life-changing songs. The out-of-print tracks. The fan favorites everyone loves. The songs that make the artists who they
are. You'll no doubt enjoy the sound of the beautifully remastered songs on this CD, unlike the compromised sound of an MP3 file. You might also like the fact that the packages are environmentally-friendly (no plastic, 100% recycled paper). But we think the thing you'll appreciate most about this Playlist is that even though you didn't make it, you might wish you did. This package has been created with the environment in mind. All of the paperboard is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. Of course, we would prefer that you not throw this package or CD away. We would prefer that you keep it in your collection to enjoy for many years to come! (less)
Don't think all polka sounds alike. Building on the success of its predecessor Deep Polka, which featured Wisconsin bands, this compilation goes deeper and wider, featuring great polka bands from seven states. You'll delight in the exhilarating dance party music
played by seven outstanding bands from urban Pittsburgh to rural Nebraska, each coming from distinct ethnic musical traditions that run the gamut from Honky-style Polish to Norwegian Polkabilly. This collection exemplifies the vitality of the continuing Polka tradition, so put Deeper Polka on the box, roll up the rug and grab a partner! (less)
The infectious rhythms and electrifying dance steps of salsa, merengue, and bachata guarantee the perfect Latin fiesta. From the legendary Ray Barretto and the Grammy award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra to the explosive sound of Colombia's La Sonora Dinamita, Think Global:
Chicago's NORTHPORT RECORDS presents the musical debut of poet/lyricist/composer Bruce Tate (Das Bruce) with the dance LP and CD single, DAS BRUCE "I THINK I"M IN LOVE (Ooh Child!)". A Chicago native, Bruce Tate lived in the slums off of
Mohawk Street. When he reached his early teens the family relocated to Cabrini Green and called the massive housing project an urban home for the next 13 years. Bruce, or DAS, his stage name for poetry readings and open mics, also holds down a steady day job at Tower Records on Clark Street. His Poetry, lyrics and music pull from the deep urban experiences that affected his life in Cabrini Green, and his profound need to seek poetic truth in situations that coexist between love, beauty, urban madness and despair. Das, combines his love of R&B, Hip Hop, and Acid Jazz with modern jazz, blues and Chicago's rich tradition of poetry and music. With DAS, music is poetry and poetry is music. Northport records presents it's first active black vinyl release with "I Think I'm In Love (ooh Child!) and 3 strong remixes. The extended CD single includes 8 musical mixes and a solo poem. Remix artists include fellow Tower cats Tony Jones, Sherman Storey, Brian Keigher, Billy Tuggle, Jonathan Monteiro and Patrick Petty. (tracks 1-4 on LP/EP only. Tracks 1-9 on CD Single. Tracks 2/6 remix by DJ Warp and M.Jones (AKA T.I.S.). Tracks 3/7 remix by Ezekiel Blue. Tracks 4/9 remix by J. Monteiro and P.Petty for "Masterbabies." Track 5 remix by Patrick Petty. Backing vocals, Billy Tuggle. Drums and percussion, brian Keigher. Guitar, Tony Jones. Sax,Sherman Storey. Recorded in Chicago, winter of 97 by B.P.Sparrow at Sparrow Sound Design-Analog. (less)
New Age music, ambient electronica, and spiritualized hip-hop received their first major, K-Tel-like treatment in 1996 when Virgin Records assembled Pure Moods . The "As Seen on TV" compilation quickly became a hot seller, and it would be nice to
think that its popularity has as much to do with the music as the marketing. To be sure, Pure Moods offers genre hits aplenty: from Enya's "Orinoco Flow" to "Sadness" from Enigma; from a dance mix of the "X-Files Theme" to edits of vintage electronica from Mike Oldfield ( Tubular Bells ) and Jean Michele Jarre ( Oxygene ). Beyond other selections of beat-enhanced chants and a few other popular themes ("The Mission," "Twin Peaks"), the album, refreshingly, also includes a few selections noteworthy only for their originality and quality. A three-track section near end of the 70-minute disk features affecting soft African chants from Geoffrey Oryema, followed by "My Wife with Champagne Shoulders," a dollop of regal, faintly ethereal romanticism from master film scorer Mark Isham, then a robust piano workout, "The Promise" from Michael Nyman ( The Piano ). With so many elements of interest on its 17 tracks, the album's broad diversity is sure to have broad popularity. --Terry Wood (less)
Since New Edition and Boyz II Men ceded their R&B group throne of the '80s and early '90s, it's been hard to keep up with the myriad groups that have tried to take their place. But
Bad Boy's resident gentlemen, 112, have always stood out from the crowd. Their latest release, Part III , further solidifies the group's appeal. On "It's Over Now," the album's first single, the group does what they do best: combining impressive vocals with Bad Boy's trademark hip-hop production. Likewise, on "Dance with Me," an intricately produced song with an infectious heartbeat bass line, the group reminds listeners that their singing ability is in a league of its own. Part III is not without its shortcomings, however. Songs like "I Think" and "Player," two monotonous attempts at romantic ballads, could have been deleted from the album without being missed. To the group's credit, however, Part III is one of the most varied and truly captivating albums that the R&B world has seen in a long time. From beautiful harmonizing to upbeat party pleasers, Part III places the four members of 112 up there with the legends of their genre. --Felicia A. Wilks (less)
Onward with the 90's revival! We've got The Lemonheads making a new record, bands gazing at their shoes and the newest lump to add on to the blazing "We 3 the '90's" fire?: Shiny Toy Guns. But don't think these
kids are all up in their flannel. STG are taking their cues from the best in electroclash and eurodisco to fashion a unique, stylish blast of pop, indie, electro and a touch of svelt-techno. Comprised of Carah Faye (vocals), Chad Petree (vocal, guitar), Jeremy Dawson (bass guitar) and Mikey Martin (drums); the band have already made a massive impact on MySpace and continue to be taking the world by storm with their explosive live show and bombastic dance-party vibe. (less)
You'll forget all the Tiny Tim, Don Ho, and Hawaiian-music jokes about the ukulele when you hear Gently Weeps , which leaves behind the Roaring Twenties strum and plinky-dink sound of most such music. Jake Shimabukuro sets the tone with
the lead-off track from which he takes the album's title, George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," unfolding the vulnerable undertow of Harrison's epic lament. A string of covers follows, as Shimabukuro touches the serene with Schubert's "Ave Maria," evokes a Japanese koto on a Zen-like version of "Sakura," and turns "The Star-Spangled Banner" into a lament. But Shimabukuro's original tunes are just as full of plucked nuance, especially "Heartbeat Dragon," where he uses a slight delay to create a quietly joyful Celtic air. However, don't think it's all wistful melancholy. Shimabukuro whips it out on original tracks like "Let's Dance," alternating hard rhythmic chops with flamenco-like strums. His take on Erroll Garner's "Misty" is a little jive, though I'm sure the hot jazz middle-section pumps the crowds up. Chick Corea's "Spain" fares much better and still scores high on the flash quotient. You just can't keep a fret-burner down, even when his fretboard is toy-sized. You can't keep the Hawaiian out either. Its gentle sway turns up on the sweetly laconic "Angel." A few bonus tracks of generic fusion at the end detract from the solo purity and intimate mood that Shimabukuro creates, but Gently Weeps is a joy until then. --John Diliberto (less)