hyperkinetic day-glo-go-go music
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It's odd that the Dead's first album sounds completely different than anything else they would do for the next 30+ years.  Oddity, however, would be in keeping with one's expectations for this band.  Although the '89 CD release of this album was simply terrible, at least the sound on the re-release is considerably improved.  Still, the performances here are restrained, albeit slightly schizoid; the production tinny; and the concept going nowhere very quickly.  The Dead were never able to say anything effectively quickly, and that is the problem with this album.  Recorded in a matter of days, and under the influence of prescription speed, the Dead at this point sound more like a hyperkinetic day-glo-go-go kitten than the sprawling lysergic beast that would later prowl the concerthalls and stadiums of an aging, decidedly non-Aquarian America.  That said, the album does offer a charming timepiece quality.  The Hashbury jumper, "Golden Road" sounds like a band with a sunny future.  "Cold Rain and Snow" and "Minglewood Blues" went on to become concert staples for four more decades.  "Viola Lee Blues" is clearly the high point of the album, pun very much intended.  Listen to the bonus live version of "Viola";  at one point during the meltdown, one could swear they are listening to Sonic Youth (who were called, by at least one critic, the 'Dead of the nineties').  Noise is bliss.
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We also used this song in our pre- school moving on day we played this as the children walked up the ramp to profromed  for their parents. With pictures of each. student on a over head screen, there wasn't a dry eye in the forum.
1148056
Fun to listen to.  Great beat.  Makes you want to move.
4763372
This is great morning get in motion music. Has to make you dance and smile! Only a single, so unless one replays 20 times, may need other tracks.
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Mika came to my attention (yes, it's true) through his performance on So You Think You Can Dance?  "Love Today" lured me in. "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" kept me listening.  "Lollipop"...Pure fun!  "Happy Ending"...what more can one say.  I had to force myself to take the CD out of the car today.  I've played it to death!  Indulge!  It took a few listens, but the tunes are stuck!  FUN!
3514624
Catchy tunes, clever verses - fun music that rolls around in your head all day!
788127
This kind of music is from other planet.  It depent how Do do you feel in this moment.  I recomend hear "Movement in light" when you drive car.  Please turn on up the volumen and enjoy the sophisticated sounds.  Sometimes is dramatic, sometimes relaxing, sometimes make feel good and smile. Ryan Farish is very talented
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This is one of my favorite songs to dance hula too. I listen to it over and over again on my phone! <3
2055744
I like this song, the music video is pretty entertaining as well. I really like the camo & krooked remix a little bit better, but this song is still a worthwhile jam.
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I LOVE IT! SOOOOO REFRESHING!! The vocals are effortless, the grooves are liquid, and the energy just feels good.. i spin it most mornings to get me moving
509167
G00d music for my senior dance class -ages 80 to 90.
I cut the beat in half and we imagine we are dancing for the King.  Good for low impact motion.
1755122
LOVE LOVE  LOVE  Days + Nights
Beautiful Music, Amazing.

Thank You,
#DaleyMusic
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KenyG and Earth, Wind, and Fire are awesome together. I use this as a workout song on my treadmill at home in my woman cave.
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I've adapted the following review from a post on my blog:

Zayra, a.k.a. Zayra Alvarez, you may or may not know as the fashionable Puerto Riccan contestant on "Rock Star: Supernova", a 2006 reality music competition.  I wasn't a fan of her's on that show but I absolutely love her here.  I think she's more in her element with dancey club music.  Fans of Lady Gaga, the song "Le Disko" by the Shiny Toy Guns, or just plain cool club beats--I enjoy all three--should like this one, too.

I bought 5 tracks off of this album: 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6.  I had already bought "V.I.P."--track #2--as a single which came with three remixes. (I couldn't insert a product link for whatever reason, but I bought the "V.I.P." single here at Amazon and it should be easy enough to find.)

#1 "Baby Likes To Bang" - This eponymous track is set up to be the next single complete with video and remixes (according to Zayra's offical MySpace blog). Can't wait for it. I managed to hear this one and "Super Sexy Miniskirt" in full length last month on the Rainmaker Artists website and I immediately fell in love with them. This one has a really cool beat.  Awesome to finally have a higher quality mp3 of this one and "Super Sexy Miniskirt".

#2 "V.I.P." - I already bought "V.I.P." as a single last month but it's labeled as the "album version" so it should be the same one as here.  It peaked on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs at #5.  Got a good danceable vibe to it.

#3 "Super Sexy Miniskirt" - Kinda one of those slower tracks you'd chill to. Great song.

#4 "Feel Good" - This is really the only song I consider a 100% new since I heard just about everything else already before the release of this album. A decent track and fun to listen to.

#5 "Liquid D" and #6 "Violent Man" - I originally heard these as Cobralush songs--Cobralush being a group Zayra was in prior to going solo--and immediately liked them. I love that they've been given new life on "Baby Likes To Bang". They're both slightly different from the Cobralush versions but neither is better or worse. Frankly, I'm just happy the two best Cobralush songs got released.

Here's the point where I'm supposed to move on to the remixes which make up the other half of the album. There are five "V.I.P." remixes, with two--possibly three--of them being ones previously released on the "V.I.P." single. The Dave Aud Club Mix (the better remix in my opinion) and Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix for sure, still not sure about the DJ Paulo & Alain Jackinsky one.  On "V.I.P." it says Club Mix and this one's Dub Mix. None of the remixes are neat little radio-sized ones either, which is a pity because I think the radio edit of Dave Aud's mix is pretty sweet and it's not here or on "V.I.P."

There's also a "Super Sexy Miniskirt" remix but the samply bits on iTunes and Amazon didn't sell it to me. I may change my mind and go buy it later I suppose.

As I said before, I would've liked some radio-sized remixes as the shortest remix here is still over 6 minutes and we didn't get any radio-sized remixes on "V.I.P."  If you already own "V.I.P." like me, you may be better served buying the tracks you want by themselves like I did unless you really want all of those other remixes and don't mind double-dipping.  For anyone who doesn't already own "V.I.P" and the remixes, this is a steal at--as of this review--under $8 here at Amazon.

Zayra has also previously released a Spanish album,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ruleta/dp/B000H2M26G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ruleta</a>.
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THIS IS AWESOMe  have other walking workouts and I must  give the a 100% for Music Selection and FUN Factor .  Hope to see more like this from Gina Buber
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Love the music, I listen often when I want music to get me moving without making me jittery. Wish the case was a little sturdier.
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LOVE this workout but the music is migraine inducing. Another review mentioned manic and that is spot on. I would expect the music to be fluid and flowing like the moves but it's nightclub-esque however without the melodies....mostly just frantic high pitched beats. Doesn't fit the workout in my opinion. I guess it's good I can turn the volume off:( . Otherwise a great product!