Good Collection of Slow, Relaxing Roots Ballads
349813
This connoisseur-quality Lovers Rock compilation brings new meaning to the word "consistency." The vibe is warm and wholesome, similar to an early evening when the sun is setting, and the surroundings are peaceful and kind. Every song is a winner, from Johnny Clarke's hit "Love Me With All Your Heart," to George Faith's roots ballad "Love And Affection." Barry Brown's "Real Love" is an excellent snuggle song, with its soft, jazz-like vocals, and its cozy rhythmic feel. Sanchez's reading of "Someone Loves You Honey" is the epitome of modern romantic reggae, and Gregory Isaacs' "All I Have Is Love" has cute and catchy bass groove that feels optimistic and curious. The Uniques' "Version of Love" is nothing short of brilliant, containing all of elements of a great Lovers Rock ballad -- a light, infectious rhythm, heavenly horn chords, and heartfelt lyrics that express real feelings of love. Although the title says "Valentine's Day," the album is so steady and placid, that it works equally well during the other 364 days of the year. Whoever owns "L5 Music Group" should definitely make Lovers Rock Reggae into a recurring habit.
3189577
Another strong outing for this underrated singer-songwriter, who has been recording consistently good albums for the better part of two decades. I really like Kim Richey's warm, soothing vocal style and the ace musicians she gets to play on these albums. Plus, the songs are just darned good too. Stylistically, I'd put her somewhere in between Mary Chapin Carpenter and Emmylou Harris. "Thorn in My Heart" is another impressive collection of songs in the alt-country and Americana vein, but I don't think it's as strong as her previous album, the great "Wreck Your Wheels". Fans of Richey's other albums should find this new collection much to their liking, and I think this one will appeal to newcomers too. Here's hoping more listeners will discover this talented artist.
2673788
Easy listening and pleasant tunes from a variety of musicians
4779000
Good and reasonable compilation of 50s songs by three singers as promised in title and cover. Most are forgettable, others are classics either in a personal sense such as Fabian's Turn Me Loose.
815312
A good selection of songs, which met my expectations.
4242338
I bought this in the mood for some low-key music. I'll be honest, the cover was what caught my eye (I'm a middle-aged man). I sampled some tracks and was sold.

55 songs is a lot, so it takes a while to get thru them all, so you can listen to this album for a while before you hear a repeat.

The songs are eclectic, relaxing and intriguing. Enjoy!
2583004
I really like the "Old" Country Songs.  For one thing, I can usually sing along with them. This is a really good collection of his songs.  I also like the fact that each disc has its own title; other than Disc 1(Honky Tonk Legend), Disc 2(Country Original), and Disc 3(Hey Good Lookin'). - BMF
1296910
Lost & Found
"Love, Lost And Found"
(Rebel Records, 2009)
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A splendid traditionally-oriented bluegrass album, with down-to-earth picking and vocals, with Scottie Sparks on guitar, Ronald Smith on banjo, and Scott Napier and the late Dempsey Young on mandolin.  The singers, particularly bassist Allen Mills, have a rough-hewn, plainspoken style -- these guys feel the lyrics and deliver the lines so that you feel and believe them, too.  The material is mostly secular, and you'd be hard pressed to find a finer batch of heartsongs.  Good stuff, low-key, unhurried and quite satisfying.  (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To Country Music)
4066826
Given the extreme rarity of most of these tracks, the sound quality is quite good. The songs by The Enticers ("Storyteller"),The People's Choice ("Run To Me"), The Optimistics ("Should I Let Myself Go") and GQ ("Strange Feelings") justify the entire CD's price but the others are also nice and all are excellent examples of soul ballad oldies that went nowhere but that deserve to be "rediscovered" by oldies fans now that they are available on CD. Thanks to Alan Beck at ITP Records for releasing another fine compilation of rare oldies.
610588
The Brothers Four were always one of my favorite folk singing groups and I was very glad to get this CD to replace my old very worn down LP. Their voices are mellow and blend together so well the I love to listen to them when I am sitting out by the lake late in the evening and relaxing.
299283
Peter and Gordon recorded six albums together in the mid-sixties. Collectables have released them all on three CD's, including as bonus tracks some singles that didn't appear on any of those original albums. This boxed set simply offers you the chance to buy all of them together. As I've reviewed the separate CD's, I'm now following Collectables' example and combining those reviews into one convenient package - not quite as easy as it may seem, as this review bears little resemblance to the three individual reviews.

The six original albums are A world without love, I don't want to see you again, I go to pieces, True love ways, Woman and Lady Godiva. On all their albums, the songs are mainly soft, mid-tempo ballads. The  bonus tracks are To show I love you., Sunday for tea, Jokers and Knights in rusty armour.

Peter and Gordon's major hits were A world without love (number one in Britain and America), Nobody I know, To know you is to love you and True love ways (other big hits in Britain and America), I don't want to see you again and I go to pieces (big hits in America that didn't chart in Britain). Their minor American hits are all here too, these being To show I love you, Don't pity me, Sunday for tea , There's no living without your loving (a big UK hit for Manfred Mann), Jokers and Knights in rusty armour. Also present are the minor UK hits Baby I'm yours (a cover of Barbara Lewis' American hit), Woman and Lady Godiva.

Peter and Gordon wrote several original songs that are enjoyable without being exceptional. There are plenty of covers, as you expect on original sixties albums - these include Lucille (Little Richard), Leave my woman alone (Ray Charles), Sleepless nights, Crying in the rain (both Everly brothers), All shook up, A mess of blues (Elvis Presley), Somewhere (from West side story), If I fell (Beatles), 500 miles, Tell me how, High noon, Green leaves of summer, All my trials and Freight train. They are from a variety of sources, yet they are all made to fit Peter and Gordon's easy going style, which contrasts nicely with a lot of the other (more generally upbeat) pop music of the time.

This is a wonderful, relaxing collection, which contrasts nicely with a lot of the other pop music of the time, which was generally more upbeat.
3509781
This is a good value purchase of Toni Braxton's songs.  This is for anyone who might not get through 75 minutes of Ultimate Toni Braxton from 2003, but might go through 45-50 minutes of this one. This album is different for that includes a few remixes, sometimes dance-related, of the hits, instead of the same 12 sad love song ballads that she's well known for. Instead, the handlers make it more fun and upbeat in most cases instead of downbeat and sad. But familiar hits like Another Sad Love Song, He Wasn't Man Enough, Breathe Again, Unbreak My Heart and others are found here. Braxton still is out there with her latest effort Libra, but this collection recalls what made her a star in the first place.
1370589
This collection of short stories with has a interesting twist in that they are all based on traditional ballads. I really enjoyed the variety and the dark twist on all of them. Some of my favorites were "Driving Jenny Home" and "John Barleycorn Must Die". As a person who loves Irish and Scottish folk music these stories gave me a new perspective on the music I listen too.

I will be recommending book. Especially to my friends with literature and music degrees.
3356619
This collection of cd's is great! If you are a fan of the old, great music that came out of the hills from the simple folk, then you will really enjoy this collection. Hearing the great Jimmy Roger's voice on one of the cd's is a real treat. These sound great to be such old recordings. Some of the songs are a little scratchy but for the age on them, they are in great shape.
2938461
A collection of smooth music from different artists.  Mostly ambient/electronic type music.
4901374
While not commercially successful and without any hit singles, WALKING MAN is still a fine Taylor recording.  The tracks are a mixture of identifiable Taylor styling, touching on folk, pop and easy rock.
The title tune melodically captures the rural countryside in autumn, conjuring images of frosted pumpkins and hay stacks in the barn.  It's one of my favorite Taylor songs.
All the songs have their merits, although JT's version of Chuck Berry's THE PROMISED LAND offers nothing special.  Taylor's arrangements with producer David Spinnozza tastefully enhance the songs, especially the vox humana on DADDY's BABY and MIGRATION, two of the album's better tunes.
WALKING MAN is a leisurely paced collection and is a worthy addition to the star's discography.
1380134
This is a nice little collection of recordings Al Hibbler made in the late 40's and early 50's.  Most of these are probably songs he performed with Duke Ellington, and although the liner notes state they were made after he left the Duke and before he signed with Decca, the arrangements are very reminiscent of that style.  Al sounds very smooth and laid back here, almost a crooner and there is little of his cockney imitation or his infamous "uh-uh," but an enjoyable listen for any Hibbler fan just the same.  There is also an early recording of "Trees" and a humorous ditty called "Fat And Forty" which lists Al as the songwriter!  Please realize these are original recordings and the sound quality is also reminiscent of that era, but well preserved.