I love Zucchero. Even if you're not the fan of ...
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I love Zucchero. Even if you're not the fan of Italian music you will love this album. Great collaboration with all famous singers including Sheryl Crow.
You will fall in love with this album. Great for a gift as well.
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I'm one of those guys who has chosen to be "willfully ignorant" on some things in an attempt to keep them "fun," at least to a certain degree - Jazz is one of those. So my review is not coming from a serous Arturo fan, but someone that simply wants to enjoy some music, or a show, or whatever.

I had no expectations at all when I popped the DVD into the player. As the program began I first noticed that the stage was pretty small, and that the camera position made the club look small as well. But this setup accomplishes something special; it brings us to the performance instead of bringing the performance to our living rooms (I wanted to leave the living room anyway J.And  I may have actually sat in that very camera position from time to time in clubs.

I don't know how this performance rates to Arturo's other live performances, but I am a bigger fan after watching it, and have enjoyed my other Arturo CD's more as well.

I liked the performance; I had no idea how gifted Arturo actually is until watching this. One of the things I appreciate most about Arturo is his sensitivity to his audience; he keeps it moving, changes the pace, shares the spotlight, and keeps it fresh.  He serves his audience as opposed to performers who expect the audience worship them.
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Amzing! All the musicians are amazing. And Chino is super dreamy as always, his voice is orgasmic. He always makes me blush,and causes heart to nearly beat out my chest. I've been sweet on him for 15 years or more.
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I like the direction DAngelo went with this.
Much different content and sound from both Brown Sugar and Voodoo, but still a nice progression. This is definitely a refreshing listen compared to the rest of the generic music landscape.
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Forget EXTREME. Forget MOURNING WIDOWS. You don't have to be a fan of either bands to appreciate the sheer BRILLIANCE of Nuno. Truly a musical genius, this album showcases some of Nuno's best work. As long as you are open to Nuno's broad musical abilities, you will be able to appreciate each and every song on this album. I think what makes Nuno such a compelling artist is that he marries his artistic talent with heartfelt emotion that results in a passion in his music that I've heard from few other artists.
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It's Moz.

You're looking at this Blu-ray release because you want to buy it.  You're not here by mistake.  You know who he is.  You know what he stands for.  You love his craft even if you don't agree with any or all of his viewpoints on life and everything within it.

He's probably the best song-writer of any time.

So stop dithering and just buy the damn thing like I did.
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After doing Zumba Fitness Core, World Party was kinda hard to get used to. It seems like the visual cue box is smaller and there aren't as many cues, but then again there are way more combination moves in World Party, so it's not surprising. I love the fact that you get to watch real people dance rather than avatars because it's so much easier to see exactly what they're doing. I can't praise that feature enough! I grew up taking dance lessons, so I try to really break things down to get all the moves just right, and an avatar just can't accurately convey every little movement. There are a ton of fun songs and different dance styles, which keeps things interesting. There is also a good mix of easy and more challenging dances, with most of the dances being a good workout regardless of difficulty. You can do single songs, different class lengths, create your own class, or do a collection of dances from a certain country/region. I'm glad I gave it a chance and waited to review it! After the first time I played I honestly thought I would go back to exclusively doing Core, but I haven't even touched it since I got World Party. If you like dancing and Zumba, then you will love this!
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The Central Park concert has the best version of "Adios Nonino" I ever heard, the best version and the most virtuous introduction to both "Mumuki" and "Contra Bajissimo", and you will have the  plus that Astor himself will explain you in two minutes what is Tango. As  an argentinien I have been listening Piazzola's music since I was a teen  and the Central Park Concert (and also the Vienna Concert) are the best of  him. Close your eyes and when you will open them everything will be  different.
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Decided to buy this because most the top coffee sellers in the US such as Starbucks are run by far left liberals out of the West Coast and I don't want a bunch of whiny triggered liberals interfering with me enjoying a good cup of coffee. I can't stand Folgers or Maxwell House, so I figured I would give this a shot. I was not blown away by the taste, but it was well balanced, smooth and not bitter at all. I was in Italy once before and the espresso and food were light years ahead of the GMO tainted trash we consume in the US. I'm glad I switched over to Lavazza...I will try the Oro and Crema E Gusto next time when I finish this bag and I will compare their taste and intensity to the Super Crema. Now that I enjoyed this coffee and Italy is enforcing their borders/coastline from migrant invasion, LAVAZZA, You Just Made A Brand New Customer Quite Satisfied!
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This is just going to be a quick, short review; I have my full review on MyAnimeList @ [...] if you'd like to read it.

Basically, there's one thing that WIXOSS excels in over other series' that try to do the same thing: it's a complete deconstruction of such a fickle genre that rarely goes beyond the boundaries that it set for itself many, many years ago. That genre is the card-game subgenre.

Other anime that try to do the same thing, such as Madoka Magica, have obvious flaws behind their series compositions in that they only deconstruct certain ASPECTS of the genre. They end up keeping most of the same tropes and use them in ways that aren't deconstructive at all, while only going beyond the norm of the genre for certain tropes. Plus, those types of anime end up reverting back to normal in the end, not keeping their path of deconstruction going and returning to safety as a sort of cop-out, instead of attempting to write something good to keep the series on its own path that it, itself, created all the way until the end. That's hard to do, but WIXOSS also does it quite well, granted it's not 100% finished yet but so far, nothing's been reverted back to normal as things normally are. And I doubt they will be, if we're being honest here.

Overall, that one thing is what makes WIXOSS such a great anime, better than others of its kind and incredible regardless of that fact. It IS very confusing at times, and the second season especially can be EXTREMELY hard to understand at times. But, if you're able to put in some brainpower to understand all of it, you will be mind blown and will end up loving the series as much as I did.

And yes, the second season is better than the first. The first is still great as well, but the first mostly sets the stage for the second season, and end up being a lot like the anime I described above; just a deconstruction of certain aspects of the card-game subgenre. The second season continues the legacy and creates a deconstruction that's absolutely perfect at what it needed to be, which is what makes it better than the first season.

Of course, these aren't the only reasons why the second season is better than the first, and these aren't even CLOSE to the only reasons why Selector Spread WIXOSS, and the WIXOSS series as a whole, are both so good. Those are explained in my full review that I linked above. Regardless, if you're looking for a good deconstruction anime to pick up, WIXOSS is virtually the greatest recommendation you can get from me, so I recommend you go with it.

Thanks for reading!
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Fulci's work is often misunderstood. I for one, love this movie, but this one is not fulcis best. None of it made sense, but if you're a fan of his films and campy eurohorror flicks, you'll love it regardless. I love the "intestine vomiting" and "drill" scenes. Those are classic. Also, I liked the "coffin rescue" scene. The plot... oh I forgot, there really isn't one. But, thats really dosent matter with a Fulci film. You have to have an open mind to understand his work. Its not just about endless violence and gore, theres much more to it. The lighting in this movie got annoying...The soundtrack sounded like Zombie's, but it still had the same haunting qualities. Especially the acoustic guitar, that added to it. These movies don't scare me really, but Im just a big fan of the genre. Put down "Scream" or "Haloween" and go pick up a copy of this.
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I own about 10 ZZ Top albums.  This one and Deguello are the ones I keep coming back to.  I love all kinds of music including classical and jazz, but what fascinates me about this group is their genuine love for the blues and their clever musicianship. They also have a sense of humor.  Most rock bands take themselves way too seriously.  This album is hot and relentless.  Standout cuts: La Grange, Master of Sparks, Jesus Just Left Chicago, Precious and Grace and more.  The food photo inside the CD is one you'll always remember as well as this great music.  I don't particularly like the mix from the Sixpack Box Set, so if you can find it in its original form, more power to you.  I'm a fan of theirs and as far as I'm concerned this one's my all-time favorite with Deguello running a close second.
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Here is a collection of almost all of the Music Video's of Zucchero's top hits.

While substantially different in tone and quality of the videos (depending on your tastes) as the many directors and styles of videography used to bring his songs into a video-story formal vary widely, most fans of Zucchero and completists will love this collection.
For those not familiar with Zucchero, this Italian musician studied in the United States, and his not easily categorized music blends pop, jazz, blues and rock into various styles of music that are certain to impress the ears and the soul.

Just be sure to also buy the OUTSTANDING "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" (with a dozen different duets! including from Pavarotti and Eric Clapton- many of these are English translations of his songs -and extensive bonuses even showing him doing last songs with Miles Davis, Sting, and others you'll have to see to believe). This man is so beloved amongst artists, they all want to perform with him.

An outstanding composer, arranger, and performer, the only tragedy here is that most Americans, breast-fed on a steady diet of strictly English-language songs, will never hear this international treasure from Italy. If you think Italian music only means hits from past centuries you hear Pavarotti singing on PBS, think again.

His latest Italian concert (featuring both a DVD and CD) is also highly recommended. And if you have to buy ONLY ONE CD  of Zucchero's, please buy the outstanding "Blues" album from 1978. There is not one clunker amongst the cuts of that flawless gem. Ciao.
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This album is amazing. I have been a tough sell lately on new music - especially on first listen throughs.... but I was instantly hooked. If you like Zaba, you'll like this. It's different, but in a good way.
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I do not understand enough Spanish even living in TX, but this album from Carlos Vives is now my favorite music to listen to at all times, because this guy sings his heart out in every song!! Also I'm a Zumba maniac, so this is our Zumba studio's favorite music also.

The vendor got it to me very quickly, and in better condition for this CD than I probably expected or paid for. Because I am listening to it constantly as a home care nurse, and its companion CD, Corazon Profundo, I am good for the next millenium.
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I honestly just got into Zuzana or Zuzka, as she is nicknamed. I started with Zuzka Light Kettlebell, just a month ago(Nov. 2015) Then I researched her other videos & found ZRopes. I do jump roping, & had been trying to find new routines that would keep me interested. motivated,  & be short, to incorporate prior to  other weight training, or kettlebell routines I will do.  I also know I will love these routines, & already love Zuzka's personality. She is very motivating. & I probably would like any of her workouts on DVD, but I will stick with ZRopes, & ZCut Kettlebell. for now.  I look forward to other workouts of Zuzka, when I am ready for them.
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I guess some of the mixed reviews here are due to different people wanting/expecting different things from Zappa and this dvd.  I first came across this on VHS, so that's one thing to keep in mind:  this was produced before the DVD age and a lot of concert videos were edited down to 60 min or less for the VHS format.  So that's why it's short and why the interview segments are presented as they are instead of as "bonus features".  Yes, a full-length version of this show in un-edited format would be ideal, but this is more the DVD release of the orignal VHS than a newly produced title, so rather than complain about what's not there, I'll review what IS.

First, Zappa fans almost always seem divided into two camps:  those that want the virtuoso and extended instrumental pieces with Zappa's one-of-a-kind guitar work, and those that want the more succinct and humorous vocal pieces that showcase Zappa's sharp wit.  I fall more into the latter group, but I also appreciate fine musicianship, but imo there's enough here for both groups of fans.

The show starts with an excellent version of "Zoot Allures" and closes with Zappa's version of the Allman Bros classic, "Whipping Post", both of which feature some solid extended guitar work (in "Whipping Post", the band breaks into more of an abstract reggae rhythm for the solo as Zappa plays fluidly over it).  In between these 2 songs, Zappa's excellent backup band shines more than the man himself, but when you've got a band like this, there's no crime in letting them take front and center too.  Personally, I like Zappa's SONGS moreso than his guitar playing, and it's the songs that drive this particular DVD, so that's a plus as far as I'm concerned.

The interview segments some have complained about are brief and I find that they actually complement the music, such as Zappa's comment that one reason his music doesn't get on the radio is that he's "out of step with reality", that he's not a religious fanatic, doesn't use drugs, is neither a Democrat nor a Republican and is "reasonably sane", followed immediately by the random sounding music and hilarious lyrics of "The Dangerous Kitchen" (which would lead most people to question Zappa's "relative" sane-ness!).

The version of "Tinsel Town Rebellion" here easily trumps the studio version (somebody thought enough of it to include it on the cd compiliation "Have I Offended Someone?") and the late medley of "Honey, Don't You Want A Man A Man Like Me?", "Dinah-Moe Humm" and "Cosmik Debris" is as good as it gets.  And they lose no steam following that up with "Be In My Video", "Dancin' Fool" and the previously mentioned "Whipping Post" to close the show.

I like this show so much that I put the audio of this DVD to a CD so I can listen to it on cd and on my ipod and it has become one of my favorite Zappa "albums" even though the soundtrack here has never been officially released (NOTE: There IS an album called "Does Humor Belong In Music?", but it has a VERY different tracklisting than this DVD and is in my opinion not nearly as good).

So, yes, more of a good thing is always better, and this DVD is most definitely good.  The full concert would be a real treat, but as is, this is a great Zappa dvd and highly recommended (I also have the "Baby Snakes" and "Dub Room Special" dvd's and watch this one FAR more often than either of those).