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You are considering whether to buy a product. You look at the reviews. Would the following review decrease or increase the chances of you buying the product? Review title: A "not very good done" great idea Product review: So the concept is good, take a group of top notch jazz musicians and re-interpret (or as they say in the movies: re-imagine) the best songs by the legendary Steely Dan.The problem is that there is no re-imagination. It's just playing the songs like in a hotel lobby bar.It sounds like a walk in the park from these players, but without any tribute of sorts. What a waste on a great idea! Specially annoying is "Hey Nineteen".If you want to hear a great example of an inspiring cover of the Dans, listen to (one time almost member of Steely Dan) Larry Carlton play Josie from his Standing on Solid Ground album. Now there's an example of how its done (just listen to the Kirk Whalum sax on this track).Anyway, I would recommend this album to Danatics just to complement your collection.Or pop it into your ipod and hear it at the dentist's while waiting for you appointment.
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You are considering whether to buy a product. You look at the reviews. Would the following review decrease or increase the chances of you buying the product? Review title: Polished and mesmerizing Product review: Atwater-Rhodes has a remarkable maturity in her writing that surpised me when I read this book. This is the first of her books that I have read, and I was drawn in from the first moment. The story is more about the characters and cultures than about plot, although there is still enough action going on to keep the reader interested. The whole of the book was absolutely fascinating. The conclusion was a little abrupt, but appropriate for the tale. This is a great piece of fantasy writing, and I cannot wait to see what else this young writer will come out with.
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You are considering whether to buy a product. You look at the reviews. Would the following review decrease or increase the chances of you buying the product? Review title: Gentle Giant in Full Sonic Glory! Product review: 'Free Hand' has always been my fave GG release, but I've had to live with a rather shoddy sounding One Way CD reissue that has diminished my enjoyment of the music. That is until now. These 35th Anniversary remasters are all supervised by GG vocalist Derek Shulman with loving attention to detail.'Just The Same,' 'On Reflection,' 'Free Hand' - this is a masterpiece of creativity & artistry. In their day, GG was untouchable by all other prog bands (and they still are!). The vocal & instrumental counterpoint of 'On reflection' can finally be heard as it should be. I am left breathless by it. If you are a GG fan, then you should make it imperitive to buy this CD (and all the remasters) right away. If you are just a casual aquaintance, or curious about all the fuss, then this is as good a place as any to experience the majesty that was Gentle Giant-all hail the power and the glory!!! Michael Bettine
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