I wish they would re-issue hippie chicks instead of hippie music.... (gonna get in PC trouble for that one....)
922479
Isn't it a little sad when you come across a listing with just a couple of 5 star ratings, both written years ago, and you can't help wondering if there are few lonely little fans still wandering around out there, and did they ever succeed in creating (or even finding) a few more lonely little fans, in which case (assuming multiple genders were involved) there may now be even a few more really tiny little fans still wandering around...

Sorry, lost track there for a moment. OK, the obvious review is to point out that this is similar to the Incredible String Band, except it's not, it's EXACTLY like the ISB (it might even BE the ISB in a slightly alternate universe) except that with the ISB I could never decide whether their singing was, um, just eccentric or absolutely totally off-key.  I still can't tell, I don't have perfect pitch or anything. Back to these Strange guys... I'm pretty sure the singing is more on key. But it still offers a certain lack of force (OK, weakness) which (especially with that damn pennywhistle tootling around back there all the time) wears on one a bit over time.

Anyway, somehow the whole Incredible String Band thing (and God knows, as a former hippie wannabe I've owned an awful lot of it) all coalesced magnificently on one album, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter.  Figure out a way to listen to that, and if you like it, buy it. You now own absolutely all of the twee, hippie UK folkie stuff you will ever need (except maybe Mike Heron's 1st solo album, but that's cheating because The Who play on it). Ever.

So I will be nice and give this 3 stars, but really, life is disturbingly short, I'm confident you can find better things to do. And if you ever run across that poor individual who believed that buying 3 or 4 re-issued versions of this was a good idea, give 'em a hug or a nice piece of used clothing or something.
1585514
Extremely disappointed that they didn't include a MP3 download, if there is any way to save the music industry, and support an artist, they should realize that the vinyl -MP3 combo should be the best way to facilitate that.. The content of the music is good, psychedelic, soulful.. Something I'd like to cruise out with.. Hopefully someone takes note and can remedy this. Otherwise, I can see myself shying away from buying newer vinyl..
279085
I went to tha store today and of course this album wasn't there...no true music in tha stores....i heard some samples and it sounds hot.....
im about to buy tha download!!

if anyone out there wants to hear a good free Hip-Hop album please check out bqmuzik . com
2077030
I wish I could have read my review before reading all these hippies talk about how great this album is... I was born in the mid 70s and this album means nothing to me, except something that maybe my parents older siblings would like to listen to because it brings back memories of their childhood. Maybe I haven't listened to the lyrics as closely as I should have, but the music is so damn annoying I can't get past that to listen to the lyrics... hearts love flowers were a time of the past. If you really like the musical Hair, then you will like this album.
4416832
Unfortunately that's all I hear when I listen to the Dandy Warhol's now.  Courtney Taylor Taylor blew his cover doing that movie, Dig.  Now all I can think of is, what a rip-off!  What was he thinking?

Not that his lyrics ever were anything more than sophomoric drivel, at least I could enjoy the sound of the music.  It was assesible (not to children with the heavy drug and sexual references) because Anton was such a whack job and couldn't get a label.  Now that I know he stole his sound from BJM, I can't even do that with good conscience.

The albumen is drug-infused, psychodelic, droning layers, pumped up with a heavy backbeat like previous efforts; done with some new musical instruments.  Courtney dozed off at one point because it sounds like a country song got tossed in the mixed salad bag.  Must have been the producers fault for not stimulating him enough with compliments.  Even the album cover is lamentable and the title uninspiring; Odditorium or Warlords of Mars or "Just shut up and put them both on it!  My head hurts!  Wah!"

They can come back and maybe with a little more effort, produce some great jams.  I just don't think they have the willpower to stand up to the record company and put together a solid 13-song effort when their fans continue to buy anything with their name on it.  Based on the movie, all they really wanted to do was refine BJM's sound, make money and be successful.  They did that several albums and a movie ago.  Is there anything left for them to prove?  We'll see!  I hope so.

Anyway, if you have some spare change laying around, you can probably find several copies at a used CD store.  Couple of good songs on it anyway.  It should do well as a re-gift.
4841454
My wife and I both love the show, The Sing Off.  And when she got me the albums that both of the first two season winners (NOTA and Committed) released, I was very pleased.  Unfortunately, Sony has ruined both a capella groups by adding background music to these CDs.  And then they have the gall to advertise the group as follows, "Formed in Huntsville, Alabama in 2003, the group, comprised of Dennis "DJ" Baptiste, Tommy Gervais, Geston Pierre, Robert Pressley, Maurice Staple and Theron "Therry" Thomas, arrange all of their own music using only their vocals as instruments to emulate a full band sound."

I'm sorry Committed.  I loved your sound and was really looking forward to hearing more of it.  But I'm returning your CD.  Please produce the next one yourself and post it on your website.  I'll buy it.
3198073
It would be cool if you could pick which ones you want out of some sort of collection... Cause I really don't want the hippie van, but the other four are great!!!
4648397
I am an audiophile with a serious music rig and I want don't want the Diet Coke version of this album. I've bought it, because I have no choice, in MP3, but am hoping for a CD release.

Otherwise, man, what an album, more people should be aware of this guy.
4964414
WE got one for my son for Christmas from Amazon, his girlfriend got him one somewhere else and they both skip many times in the EXACT SAME place!! This clearly is a manufacturer problem. :/  The album itself / song wise is great. Too bad they can't be played. After reading this issue online...it is an 'issue' with many people. Time got away from us, and we never returned. That's our fault. We just wanted to let you all know. Hopefully, the issue has been fixed.
1213017
Good song but This Is Not Christian Music! I watched the music video and I was like, "WHAT THE FUUUUUUU**!!!" The music video made me flip out. Superficial-of-the-world freaks tattooed up singers and no mention of christianity in this song. And the very beginning of the song they use the Lord's name in vain. They are ripping the morals away of young kids that listen to this stuff. trying to take morality out of Christianity. But whatever who cares anyway... probably no one. And I'm not a christian anyways but like to use the bible as moral guidelines. If there is a hell these guys are going there... they are slowly making christianity immoral and undisciplined. F*** these guys. I'll see you guys in hell (if hell exists).
1943549
I love Derek and Susan.  I love their idea of creating real MUSIC and avoiding the spaz of what our modern so called artists are doing.  Her vocals are grand but not exactly unique.  Yes, she sounds like Bonnie but does that mean she shouldn`t sing???  Of course not.  She has soul and soul is a lost attribute in modern music.  Today it`s all about bells and whistles and videos.  That being said, I would like to see them add some special effects to their overall sound.  I mean, if you`re gonna play more or less hippy style music at least throw some flange or delay in the mix.  As for Derek, he is one of my favorite guitarists out there.  A rare breed so to speak but again, why so bland with the guitar??  Why not add an effect or two and spice it up??  I understand them wanting to be pure.  That is a wonderful thing and brave but a little spice isn`t going to take anything away from that aspect.  This band has the potential to be legendary if they would just step off of the high horse for a moment and somewhat get with the times.  One more thing,....they need to hire a studio producer for their recordings.  The mix is flat, of that there is no doubt.
2153880
I know this has been out for a while, but I liked the music so I bought it........until you get it home !!!

When you put it in your CD drive, a message appears saying you have upgraded software, and you are requested to restart your PC. Ooops. The people in power BMG records have added protection software which restarts your computer and stops you from putting it on your PC, hence MP3 copying is really hard work, you have to fiddle with your media player settings etc till you get it saved on your PC  !!

It does play using the software BMG provide but that stops you from doing your own thing with the CD.

I only bought the damn thing cos it would sound good on my mp3 player when training. Talk about tight.

Anyway, I liked the album, not the best I've heard but certainly worth a listen,

Verdict- buy it but don't agree to the software when you load it or you'll have problems- if they hadnt done that I'd have given it 4 stars.
3689983
How can you have Jesus in your heart and post nasty rude things about her music? So much hate! I downloaded 2 songs because I can't afford all of them and I love the songs and her voice!
2964066
So, hey, dude... like, now that we are so totally in the 21st Century and all... Shouldn't an "80s Pop Culture Box" like this also have a DVD or two of old *videos* in addition to all the great, cheesy songs?
(PS -- It truly frightens me to find out how many of these songs are still stored in my brain!!)
1707766
C'mon people, those of you doggin' on the song, have some humor!  Don't you remember I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred?
What about Double Dutch Bus by  Frankie Smith? (OK so my Mom hated this song) then there is Who Let The Dogs Out by Baha Men.  Don't take it so seriously, it was not meant to be taken that way.  It's not like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins or the Rolling Stones who  would all sound just plain awful trying to pull something like this off.  It's a joke, OK?

To me this song is ok for what it is, which is a goofy upbeat alternative-rock styled pop song.  It is rather on the corny side a bit too much for my taste.  It was a great fit for someone I know who performs comedy and did this song for Karaoke.

Now what galls me about this song is that some Christian band tried to Christian-ify this by redoing it as J.C.'s Mom has Got A Growing Son.  Grrrrr!  I never heard THAT version and I don't care to.  Just reading that title makes me cringe and it get's -5 stars (minus 5 stars) just for SOUNDING stupid.  Look, if you don't approve of it from a religious or morale point of view, don't redo it, don't review it, don't remix it, don't remaster it, don't remake it and just....don't!
910109
It's painfully ironic that one of my favorote bands, so real and gritty and alternative to the mush that's out there, have a new CD deal with a company that puts secret software in it so that if you try to download the cd you ruin your computer. I hear that Sony started this type of software program. All consumers should be warned.

On to the music: Not my favorite album but still has a half dozen strong songs. The band has lost some of its members and I feel they're trying to find a new sound, one that doesn't have as strong identity as past releases.

Protect your computer and protest this dangerous type of CD; buy the songs individually on the Internet.
2015590
The first one was messed up with all kinds of clicks,etc.  Then, they sent another one which is still messed up.  I wonder if Josh is aware that the company which produced this is still selling this messed up DVD? All I wanted was the song "He raised me up", and all I get is a lot of irritation.