1. Comin' Right Up2. Respect Yourself3. Down in Hollywood4. Youngblood5. Under the Boardwalk6. Secret Agent Man7. James Bond Is Back8. Jackpot (Bruno's Bop)9. Fun Time10. Lose Myself11. Flirting With Disaster12. Respect Yourself (Extended 12" Version)13. Pep Talk14. Crazy Mixed up World15. Turn It up (A Little Louder)16. Soul Shake17. Here Comes Trouble Again18. Save the Last Dance For Me19. Blues For Mr D20. Tenth Avenue Tango21. Can't Leave Her Alone22. Barn Yard Boogie23. Love Makes the World Go Around24. I'll Go Crazy25. Moonlighting (Theme)26. Limbo Rock27. This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)28. Blue Moon29. I Told Ya I Love Ya Now Get Out30. Good Lovin'31. Since I Fell For You32. When a Man Loves a Woman33. Someone to Watch Over Me34. Stormy Weather

The Japanese didn't invent '80s rock, but they sure took it to heart, and Blue Blood is definite proof of that if there ever was one. On this record, X Japan move through the hard rock variations of their time with the ease of Ritchie Blackmore whipping out the "Smoke on the Water" riff for the umpteenth time. There's even a glam rock detour ("Easy Fight Rambling") and a power ballad, although for the most part the band is content to rock their hearts out, staying on the coordinate grid set by Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Queensrýche and perhaps updated Thin Lizzy, with the results being not too far from what Helloween were doing at the time. Whether or not the Germans influenced X-Japan is up for debate, but the similarities are obvious, as the Japanese exhibit the same aptness for... Less

Common has done this sort of thing before--namely, coming up with a record so different in tone and musical style it confounds fans and critics alike. The unchecked experimentation on ELECTRIC CIRCUS had his public polarized and left some wondering if Common's future work would be anything like hip-hop. This time around, on his eighth LP, the Chi-town lyricist once again bucks expectations, with 10 tracks of Bambaataa-esque electro courtesy of the Neptunes and Mr. DJ. This is original hip-hop--as Pharrell's "Planet Rock"-inspired hook on the opening title cut should proclaim loud and clear for those old enough to remember. On the lyrical front, Common is as captivating as ever. In between the lusty club-bangers and throw-your-hands-u p anthems, he comes correct with a lofty, extended-... Less

Deep Purple: Ian Gilan (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (organ, piano); Roger Glover (bass); Ian Paice (drums).2 LPs on 1 CD.2 LPs on 1 CD.Deep Purple: Ian Gilan (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (piano, organ); Roger Glover (bass); Ian Paice (drums).Recorded live Japan from August 15-17, 1972.Digitally remastered by Steve Hoffman.Deep Purple: Ian Gilan (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (organ, piano); Roger Glover (bass); Ian Paice (drums).Recorded live in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan from August 15-17, 1972.This package contains the original MADE IN JAPAN on one disc, plus one disc of previously unreleased songs from the same shows.Deep Purple: Ian Gillan (vocals); Jon Lord (piano, organ); Roger Glover (bass); Ian Paice (drums).Recorded live in Osaka,... Less

Personnel: Kitaro (various instruments), Jonathan Goldman, Keiko Matsubara (vocals, percussion), Angus Clark, John De Faria (guitar), Ryusuke Seto (biwa), Yoko Cannon (koto), Seiho Miyazaki (shakuhachi), Nawang Khechog (universal horn, vocals, flute), Yoshi Shimada (drums), Ty Burhoe (tabla). Engineers: Gary Barlough, Norikazu Kumada, Peter Kelsey.All songs written by Kitaro.MANDALA was nominated for Best New Age Album in the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Personnel: Kitaro (guitar); Keiko Matsubara (chant, percussion); John DeFaria, Angus Clark (guitar, baritone guitar); Ryusuje Seto (biwa); Yoko Cannon (koto); Nawang Khechog (flute, horns); Seiho Miyazaki (shakuhachi); Yoshi Shimada (drums, snare drum); Ty Burhoe (tabla); Jonathan Goldman (percussion). Audio Mixer: Peter Kelsey.Recording... Less

Japan: David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Rob Dean (guitar, vocals), Richard Barbieri (keyboards, vocals), Mick Karn (bass, vocals), Steve Jansen (drums, vocals). Additional personnel: Ray Singer (background vocals).Recorded at Audio International Studios, London, England.The second Japan album followed their debut by a mere six months and, like its predecessor, the cover art suggested glam-rock. In the heady days of punk, it was largely ignored in England, but the band did begin to find acceptance in Japan--surprise, surprise! Mick Karn's elegant, flexible bass playing is more prominent, and David Sylvian's vocals settled on a very Bowie-esque style--circa THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD. With these elements in place, the band was on their way to developing their signature sound.The album... Less