Broken 'Broken Angels'
938393
I am not sure what Richard was thinking when he wrote this one.  After the wonderful violence of the first novel, this novel dares us to try and follow the train of thought of the author.  Thank goodness he went back to delightful killing in the third book.
2004056
It is damaged somehow.  It stops after each song and needs to be advanced manually.  Can you please replace it with another Nora or same that works?
3154414
The sound  of Masha is broken.. Her right hand was ripped and loose.
2091713
BEAUTIFUL, BUT BROKEN:( This is a beautiful little cable/street car, but it arrived broken & we didn't know it until too late to return or exchange it. I ordered Christmas gifts early & didn't check them out until Dec 23rd when preparing gifts to wrap. The box wasn't dented on the outside, but the cable car was dented in on one side & 2 hanging crystals were broken. We 'made do' & removed the crystals to rehang them on the upper portion as they were only broken on the bottom. It looks ok. Not extremely noticable, but very delicate & will likely break easily again.
4364213
The music on the CD was great. I ordered 3 CD's and one of the cases was broken. I bought these as gifts and I had to replace the case with one that I had.
3623323
I love the music; however, I was quite disappointed to find that when I unwrapped the plastic film and opened the case, the case was already broken and thus is now in separate pieces; some of the little prongs that hold the CD in place were already broken also.
2250778
I was disappointed in this book.  I enjoyed all of this authors other books and was surprised at the quality of writing in Fallen Angels
4146011
I had trouble balancing the elation and dread that sprung up when I heard about this album's impending release. Fightstar had long been the unsung musical heroes I'd preached about to anyone who would listen, but their extended hiatus had me (and many others) worried that we may had hear the last of them. Naturally, I was excited. But I was worried, as well. When bands take such a long time off, their comeback releases are often disappointing.

In the case of "Behind the Devil's Back," nothing could be further from the truth.

Fightstar has returned to form with a sharp-edged, bone-cracking release that feels, for all the world, like they never went on hiatus at all. The album taken as a whole displays a subtle and effortless blending of the synth elements experimented with in 2009's "Be Human," combined with a take-no-prisoners aggression that feels like a natural progression from 2007's "Deathcar." All this unbridled violence is juxtaposed with passages of fragile beauty, giving BTDB perhaps the harshest edge and most ethereal atmosphere of any Fightstar record to date.

In other words, it's Fightstar, but MORE.

"Sharp Tongue" opens with perhaps the most brutal riff in the band's repertoire, lifting off into dreamlike melodies and a triumphant chorus reminiscent of much of the material on "Grand Unification." 5/5

"Murder All Over" benefits from above average vocal interplay between Charlie and Alex, and electronic accompaniment that lends a haunting texture to the proceedings. 3/5

"Behind the Devil's Back" Proudly displays the group's Deftones influence through the vocal writing, and plays with harmonic minor intervals that gives the song an exotic feel. The jagged, jarring admixture of distant, fragile vocals by Alex and blistering guitars gave me chills the first time I heard the bridge. 4/5

"The Blackest of Birds" Has a powerful, emotional chorus that unfortunately feels somewhat unearned after the comparatively dull verses. Charlie's harsher but not-quite-screamed vocals in the pre-chorus saves the song from being a total disappointment, however. 2/5

"Overdrive" explores similar sonic landscapes as seen in "Be Human," though with greater confidence than many tracks on that effort. A deliciously 80's breakdown takes this one over the top. 4/5

"More Human Than Human" Is the song I've always wished Fightstar would write, and they finally did. Alex handles the vocals on this reverb-heavy, unapologetic rock ballad. An unexpected pleasure. 4/5

"Animal" deserves more praise than could fit in this review. More time is needed to be sure, but it might be my favorite song they've ever released, perhaps after "Mono." It carries the listener through the all the beauty and violence Fightstar is capable of producing at breakneck speed without feeling forced for a second. I seldom find myself able to listen to it just once. 5+/5

"Titan" Starts on a floating, seductive note, showing off Omar's sophisticated, nearly jazz-like drumming before quickly descending into an onslaught of screams, smooth falsetto, and sharply spoken vocals that would no doubt put a big smile on Chino Moreno's face if he heard it. The delicate bridge leading to the incredibly heavy outro is Fightstar mosh pit fare at its best. 4/5

"Sink With the Snakes," Clocking in at under 3 minutes, lean, mean, and not interested in making friends. A refreshingly unique main guitar riff combined with a surprisingly pleasant chorus that nevertheless feels completely at home, along with the undeniably fist-pumping pre-chorus make for such an interesting and effective mixture of moods that I actually can't believe the song isn't twice as long as it is. 5/5

"Dive" gives Charlie room to show off his ability to melt panties from 50 meters away, aided by hypnotic synths and drums. The bridge quickly takes a turn for the eerie before launching into another wonderfully heavy bit of riffing that closes out the album on a confident, completely unpretentious note.

Sweet Jesus, this is a good album.
1858312
After returning back to his acoustic country-tinged roots on Harvest Moon and Unplugged, Neil Young reunited again with Crazy Horse for 1994's Sleeps With Angels. While their previous collaboration, the excellent Ragged Glory, showed a feeling of resilience amongst the grunge, Sleeps With Angels is closer in spirit to Tonight's The Night in the fact that it's a very dour release. Many of the tracks have Neil playing piano and whether it's on playful tracks like "My Heart" and "A Dream That Can Last" or the melancholy tunes "Western Hero" and "Driveby", his lines, as well as his lyrics, give the feeling of a wake. The title track rages of paranoia with its frequent changes in volume while the Neil's vocals sound like a cry for help on the plodding "Blue Eden." Even the quieter arrangements of "Trans Am' and "Safeway Cart" give a sense of sorrow that works very well. "Piece of [...]" and "Change Your Mind" are more in tune with their most well tunes as the former is Neil's best rocker since "Rockin' in the Free World" while the latter is a jam piece that has great guitar solos from Young and Frank Sampedro and is at least five minutes too long. Also worth noting is that "Train of Love" and "Western Hero" are essentially the same tune with different lyrics. All told, while this isn't one of his (or their) best albums, Sleeps with Angels is a strong release from a musician who continues to challenge himself while most of his contemporaries are resting on their laurels.
806275
I have just finished this book, and it is a great follow-up to "Angels Fallen".  I very seldom read a novel, but read this after reading the first book.  It is excellent, and I would like to commend the author for his attention to details.

Robert Hamlen
4598172
I am a big fan of Jasmine Becket-Griffith' fairy sculptures and her paintings. I purchased the "FAE Fairy" as a Christmas present. However, when I opened the package, the Fairie's wing was broken off.  This has NOT been the case with other sculptures from this artist I have purchased.

I returned the broken unit with no issue through Amazon's return service. I then ordered a new one, expecting it to arrive safely. However, the second unit also arrived  broken. This time, it was the dragon's wing that was broken off and actually rattling between the Styrofoam.  Likewise, I returned that one with no problem through Amazon.

The sculpture is beautiful and I do not believe it is the packaging that is the main problem. I believe the unit is simply too fragile to be sent in such a ubiquitous method as pre-formed, encapsulating Styrofoam.  A better option would be to consider the fragility of the keep parts of such figurines, and strengthen/thicken them in the manufacturing process.  Then use multiple layers of bubble wrap to mail out the unit.

The two star rating reflects only the frustration with two damaged units. However, as with all Beckett-Griffith's work, the sculpture is work of art.
1346063
Not very attractive and poorly painted. The Angel's face looks as if the side of it had been chipped and painted over. The shepherd was dropped on the floor and his head broke off. It was not costly so I was not expecting the figures to be of stellar quality but I did expect them to at least be painted well.
2230820
I could not wait to get my Victoria. Imagine my disappointment when I opened the box and discovered the lever was broken. Looks like very poor quality casting. I hope the replacement lives up to my former expectations.
2004332
Love the Fallen Angels series!  When's the next book? Waiting for this one was torture! Jim needs to win! Oy!
2914781
The angels lost their power within a week of use. . They no longer change colors. I still use them because they have a crystal glow.
3849164
Such broken
Very not rotating
Many disappoint
Wow
3586963
Since people seem to have mixed opinions of this album, I will start off by saying that the sound is definetly different from previous Evil's Toy releases.  The vocals are less distorted now, and Oliver Taranczewski's presence as a new third member of the band seems to have had an effect on the sound. The lyrics stay true to the Evil's Toy sound for the most part, while some of the beats to the songs are not as fast as the songs found on the Illusion or XTC Implant albums. However, I loved Angels Only!, and couldn't be more pleased by the results.  I don't think Evil's Toy fans will be dissapointed with this album, even if it is a bit different.  I also recommend checking out their newest album, Silvertears, currently available through import.