It has a good mix of old school Steve Taylor with some new ...
585208
I am loving this new group of songs. It has a good mix of old school Steve Taylor with some new sounds to round it out. As with previous Steve Taylor outings the lyrics are inspired. Listening to these songs made me want to pull out some old Steve Taylor CD's and tapes and Reminisce, and so I did.
1780332
I grew up listening to James Taylor's greatest hits, which came out in the late 70's along with the Eagles greatest hits, and that was my initial exposure to this great singer-songwriter.  Dad Loves His Work was the first "new" album I ever bought from Mr. Taylor.  It was released when I was in High school, and I have always liked it.  Some of these songs got played on the radio, so you might recognize them when you hear them.  Over-all, this a an above average release by JT in my opinion.  You can't go wrong when it's only $5 on sale...
4851409
I really liked this CD and if you are into the newer blues coming out or like the old stuff, then you should like this too.
3940451
I didn't realize Pete Banks was not playing guitar when I first heard it, and the guitar sounded like Pete Banks (RIP) style of playing as well as a modernized Flash sound.  However I did notice the guitar playing was not as agile, and was slower, as in no extreme shredding. Pete Banks playing even later on was quite fast. Although the guitar playing is not as extremely technically good, the choice of notes is good, it's prog rock guitar, and there is some interesting technique and effects in there. So I'm not sure if this would be that much better with Pete Banks playing. It's surprisingly good. You get the same basic sound of Flash. There isn't much as far as hooks in the sound. Actually the best part is hearing the bass guitar, and the lead guitar, not so much the arrangements, and other aspects, however it's pretty much the way it was with early Flash, except the drums were a little more interesting earlier. It's not quite on the level as the early albums as far as complexity, nothing really mind blowing, but it's nice tunes. I like the way it sounds, and it's pretty much what I would expect from a Flash album. I think if you are a Yes or prog rock fan, and tend to want to check out all things prog this belongs in your collection. Perhaps there are a couple tracks that the casual listener would enjoy too like 'Hurt' for example.
3637870
I agree that this is one of the better comps out of the many that are available. I do like how they limited the songs to the "makeup years" and gave Ace and Peter equal billing. I don't know about you, but I've always loved Ace's style. Peter's not so much. But it's still nice to see the four originals sharing the spotlight.

Paul's disk is pretty good. Although I was suprised that they didn't include Shandi or Psycho Circus. Mr. Speed was an interesting choice and I've never thought it was a very solid song.

Gene's is hit or miss as his songs tend to be. There are the great ones like God of Thunder and Calling Dr. Love, but then Larger than Life is not exactly a keeper.

Ace's has all his good songs and some good ones from his solo album. Some of his songs, particularly in his later days with the band, are pretty cringe-worthy. Just give Talk to Me and Two Sides of the Coin a listen. Wow, those are some seriously bad lyrics. But Shock Me, Dark Light, and New York Groove are all fun songs and fit his style so well.

Peter's is my least favorite but I've never been crazy about his voice or style. there are a few songs I like on there though, like Baby Driver and Hard Luck Woman.

So, overall, nice set. Fun to listen to them back to back on a long drive.
2453784
What we have here is a melding of old and new and that's not all bad contrary to the previous review. Mark Hummel is the guiding force and is one of the best in the biz for West Coast harping. Also helping out is Muddy Waters' former drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith who started out on harp.

Disc 2 is special, being split between Carey Bell and Lazy Lester. I enjoy guitar more that harp and Steve Freund is simply okay in his roll as backup. Just as well, it's the harp that takes this stage.
3202762
There are several EXCELLENT tracks on here. There are also a bunch of Joe's usual meandering and experimentation. If you're a Satriani fan, you'll find the latter interesting and fun. There are some tracks that hearken all the way back to "Flying in a Blue Dream", and sound like they came straight out of the 80's which is a fun throwback. The title track, as well as "Crazy Joe", are real standouts. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. Amazon as usual gets 5 stars - not only did it show up quickly but I got the MP3's within about 30 seconds of ordering.
2250607
I just got this this weekend, and began listening to this this morning.  I made it all the way through "Tradewinds" before I got to work.  I already have all of his other CD's but wanted this one because it has a couple of new songs, as well as fresh newly recorded versions of some of the older songs.  In my opinion ALL of his songs on all of his CDs show excellence in writing, arranging and performing, There is not a bad one in the bunch.  If you don't have any of Steve's music already, this is a good one to start with!
1620110
In the eighties, Steve Taylor was one of contemporary Christian music's most popular artists.  Mixing satire and the pop sounds of the day, he was the Weird Al of gospel music. The difference was that his music carried a serious message. Favorite tracks:  "This Disco (Used to Be a Cute Cathedral)," which was inspired by a Manhattan church being converted into the famed Limelight Club, "On the Fritz," which discusses the difficulty of keeping one's ego in check, and "Lifeboat," which deals with values clarification. [C'mon, we've all played the game. I admit, I've even used it in my classroom. You know the rules:  Only X people will fit in the lifeboat, but only X minus Y will fit...who gets thrown overboard?] Taylor's song makes it clear where he stands on the issue!

During the eighties, I bought my share of CCM music:  DeGarmo and Key, Geoff Moore and the Distance, Russ Taff.  But the one I still listen to?  Steve Taylor.  He's the one who got his message across with humor and wit.  Sadly, much of Taylor's catalog has gone out of print. But if you can find it, his 1994 2-CD anthology NOW THE TRUTH CAN BE TOLD is a solid collection of his first ten years. However, any of his five albums from the eighties are worth owning. RECOMMENDED
3728997
This album is a very good mix of new and old. What is not to love about anything this man produces.
4244013
I like Steve Taylor but I was expecting more from him for this book. Most of it is rather basic although still very helpful. This book is good for someone just starting his spiritual journey.
2526033
Is this one already out of catalog?  As you might know, Tate has come back from oblivion--he's played New York and New Orleans, and probably some other places I don't know about.  He's reportedly recording again, in Georgia, with his producer/songwriter partner Jerry Ragovoy.  This is great stuff and somewhat more ornate and sophisticated than Stax soul.  There are times I don't like it as much as I did when I initially got this CD back in '96.  Tate is a fine singer but in my darker moments I find him a little repetitious.  His version of Johnny Taylor's "Part Time Love" is quite similar to Taylor's, and very good indeed.  But the best stuff here is amazing.  I hope I get to see him perform.  Essential soul music.
4369210
This has really good songs on it. I love how it is kind of old school with a twist! Good stuff, very witty!
629168
aerosmith debut self-titled album with good old fashion rock and roll, a great way to showcase there talent, with catchy songs with great riffs and steven tyler changed his voice for this album more in style of the old school rockers of the late fifties early sixties..WAY COOL,

all 8 songs are great not one dud...a might fine album with great lyrics as you woul expect ftom steven tyler the man who's good at stringing words together

CLASSIC
1779350
This DVD set includes many of old favorites and some new ones that I had forgotten about. It's a good mix of the entire series.  I enjoyed this set
4154894
Best hits sometimes aren't but this album has a good selection and is very easy to listen to. Some other albums I've passed on as the mix wasn't to my taste, but the pick song options now render that and old concept, still it's a good album
4900992
It's a bit up and down in some ways. But always good throughout.

You forget what the formulative years of the artform of blues rock really produced when you only remember the pop star, cocaine soaked shadow of their former selves.

The reality is this: After Jeremy Spencer left (after Kiln House, another great record), the band changed into something else. And when Buckingham and Nicks came onboard, the name was all that remained.

Don't get me wrong. I actually liked some of the Buckingham/Nicks Fleetwood Mac material, especially in the first three albums. Classic tunes in their own right. It's just not THE Fleetwood Mac I prefer.

This album IS the Fleetwood Mac I prefer. Three studio albums, the Blues Jam In Chicago duet and one really great live trilogy (the Boston Tea Party Sets) and they were no more.

Thankfully we have this chronicle of some great music still available.