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Thelonious Monk: 5 by Monk by 5        (2 of 2 found this review helpful)
  Review by ramossp February 11, 2003

A fantastic SACD and another great reissue from Analoge Productions, this albulm swings like only Monk can. While an unusual lineup for Monk (his only recording as a rythym, trumpet, tenor quintet) the albulm is nonetheless classic Thelonious: choppy, disonant, and yet somehow just right. The record ... more
David Johansen and the Harry Smiths        (1 of 3 found this review helpful)
  Review by Tom February 10, 2003

This is a country blues album--something you would expect from some rural eastern area.. This is not New Orleans or Memphis blues. It is a poor, white man's blues. At first I did not care for the distictive vocals, but immediately found the lyrics interesting. I now love this album. I've played it ... more
  Review by Tom February 10, 2003

This performance emphasizes purcussion, but there are no drum solos (thank goodness). Both the performance and sonics are outstanding. The only negative is that this SACD is only 29 minutes in length and as a result I lowered my rating of the performance. It's difficult for me to accept that its ... more
Sarah: Starlite Diner        (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  Review by Tom February 10, 2003

I ordered this from Europe well over a year ago because I was desparate for SACD popular or rock music. It took about 3 weeks to arrive and cost almost $30. Sarah sings in English and I would classify the music as light rock female vocal. While listening the first time, I thought, "not bad", and on ... more
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison      (2 of 3 found this review helpful)
  Review by Tom February 10, 2003

Some earlier reviews on Audio Asylum discouraged me from buying this disc due to its sonics. Well, I saw it for a good price--and bought it. I forgot about why I hadn't purchased it before. I played it and then Taylor's JT. Wow! What a difference. The Taylor SACD is lightyears better than Folsum ... more

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