CD RECOMMEND WORTH BUYING

Title : Mysteries Of The World
Artist: MFSB
Label: The Right Stuff (A Division Of Capitol Records)
Year Of Release: 1993

Highly recommended for MFSB fans. This was the soul band's final album for the Philadelphia International label which was originally released in 1980.





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This is a great CD. It was originally released in the late 70s. That was the time when jazz music was starting to invade the Philippine airwaves through DWWK FM(101.9).

I can fully relate with this CD. You can check out the songs "Metamorphosis" and "Thank You Miss Scott".

Mother Father Sister Brother (MFSB) Band is great!

PS. Other hits of the group not included in this album are "My One And Only Love", "TLC", "TSOP" and of course those mentioned already above.

TITLE : THE BEST OF THE FUNK BROTHERS(The Millenium Collection)
ARTIST : THE FUNK BROTHERS
LABEL : MOTOWN
YEAR OF RELEASE : 2004

REVIEW : Ever wondered why The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, The Contours, Marvin Gaye, David Ruffin, Little Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and other Motown act sounds so similar? Well these are the unsung heroes of Motown. The Funk Brothers were the backbone musicians of all Motown artist that you can think of. These are the group of gentlemen that shaped the generation of soul!!!!

Talk about inspiration, these guys were "it" all the riffs, hooks that we know of to this day came from the "snakepit" which they fondly called their recording room.

Almost forgotten by history, these men finally received the acollade and honor that the entire music industry owes them. you might be surpirsed to find out that not all Funk Brothers were black, there were two white gentlemen that played alongside their black brothers. I can go on and on about them but I suggest you do some reading about them and you'll find it very interesting.

And for guitar enthusiast, the Wah-wah pedal being played by guitar sessionist Al Coffey(not a member of the Funk Brothers) in the late 60's was first noticed and used widely when the song CLOUD 9 by The Temps hit the charts. And for bass guitar enthusiasts, James Jamerson (guy standing in the extreme right of the cover) is known as the godfather of modern bass playing. The guy sitting in the extreme left is Robert White, the guitar player that composed the opening guitar riff in the song MY GIRL.

***Suggested buy: STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN de luxe edition (tribute CD featuring Chaka Khan, Ben Harper, Joan Osborne, etc..) can still be bought in retail stores in the Phils.

TITLE : THE VERY BEST OF THE CASCADES
ARTIST : THE CASCADES
LABEL : TARAGON RECORDS
YEAR OF RELEASE : 1998

REVIEW : If you thought that The Cascades were just about "Rhythm Of The Rain" and "Shy Girl" this compilation is another hidden gem from the group. After they recorded for Valiant Records(now owned by Warner Brothers) they signed up with RCA Records of which they put out several songs that hit the US charts.This comp introduces you to other Cascades tunes that you might have heard but don't know the title.

KEY TRACKS :

1. SECOND CHANCE
2. CINDERELLA
3. A LITTLE LIKE LOVE
4. FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES
5. FOR YOUR SWEET LOVE

I sometimes hear some of the songs above still being played at oldies station RJFM 100.3.



Thanks to WATCHLOVER for posting the audio for SECOND CHANCE in the VIP Room!

Together with the Tilt-Down Men

Ingenuity, Refinement, Professionalism, Glamor and Plain old hard work...
These are the ingredients that make up this sensational album... the best of its kind ever produced locally. Tito Sotto, lead singer and lead guitarist, proves his musical ingenuity and refinement through his original compositions... His brother, Val Sotto, who plays bass and does most of the instrumental double tracking, adds professionalism to the album with his own song... The drummer, Bing Dizon, sometimes called the Rhythm and Blues Man always chips in with his vocal prowess and combines his musical faculties with the piano organ and vibes virtouso, Del Pascual.

Find out... what their popularity is all about...

you guys might be interested - I bought all 6 CDs for the price of 1 imported CD!

1. DEODATO collectors edition - 2 disc - SONY BMG

if your familiar with Eumir Deodato, this album contains his great works like Baubles Bangles and Beads, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Carly and Carole, Take the A train, and my favorite Forever for you (the only track here with vocals by Joe James) - though it lacks SOS Fire in the sky, this CD is a great steal at 149 pesos, even better than the imported Deodato Greatest Hits.

2. INTUITION by PAULINE WILSON - PONY CANYON

the wonderful voice behind SEAWIND, this CD contains Follow your road, Stay, One chance, all tracks are great - it's selling at Amazon $29 used, 50 to 60$ new - it's on sale in the Philippines at an amazing 100 pesos (CD is imported).

3. CROSSOVER GOLD - UNIVERSAL

18 jazz fusion tracks compilation selling at 100 pesos

4. CROSSOVER RHYTHMS - UNIVERSAL

15 jazz tracks compilation selling at 100 pesos

5. We all love ENNIO MORRICONE - SONY BMG

a star-studded tribute to one of the greatest film composers of all time - featuring Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Bruce Springsteen, Yo-yo Ma. contains my favorite I Knew I loved you by Celine Dion. Used to sell at 375 pesos, now down to 99 pesos.

6. FATBOY SLIM The Greatest Hits - Skint Records /distributed by SONY BMG

he's more than just the usual DJ who only knows to spin turntables, he plays the keyboard in his gigs. he's famous for his sampling works, he has produced countless UK dance hits like Praise you, Rockafeller Skank, my favorite Right here right now, and of course that song that garnered several MTV Video Awards (that cool video of a dancing Christopher Walken) - Weapon of Choice. selling at 99 pesos.



WHERE: The Great CD Sale - Forum Robinsons mall (Pioneer street). 3 day sale till March 16.

TITLE : COMPLETE HITS: CLIFF RICHARD
ARTIST : CLIFF RICHARD
LABEL : EMI RECORDS

REVIEW : One of the most sought after artist from the 60's, Sir Cliff Richard managed to survive the 70's and the 80's to become among one of the most longest career in the music industyr. Complete Hits contains 55 of his well known songs from the 60s. Included in this 2CD comp are some of his works form the 70's as well as a rare remix of I UST DON'T HAVE THE HEART(Dave Ford Mix) was never available for quite some time. this CD also is also endorsed by Sir Cliff himself as it contains a short note for his longtime fans in the Philippines!

KEY TRACKS :

1. I ONLY LIVE TO LOVE YOU (1st time on CD ever!)
2. LEGATTA AD UN GRANELLO DI SABIA
3. THIS DAY
4. A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS(EP Version)
5. AGAIN
6. DO YOU REMEMBER






For sxties collectors and buffs, this 2CD comp is a real gem as it contains hit after after hit.

TITLE : RETRO IN THE METRO : THE FRIDAY MADNESS COLLECTION
ARTISTS : VARIOUS ORIGINAL ARTISTS
LABEL : VICOR MUSIC

REVIEW : Talk about lost OPM gems of th 70's, Vicor Records released a comp that features rare songs that is pressed on CD for the first time. Known as the label with the most OPM catalogue, Vicor puts together for the first time songs that we're staple plays on AM/FM radio stations that you haven't heard in a long time.

KEY TRACKS:

1. SWERTE SWERTE LANG - JOEL NAVARO
2. LIGAW TINGIN - LEAH NAVARRO
3. PINOY DISCO - SOUL JUGGLERS
4. BATANG DISKO - COUNTDOWN
5. SUMAYAW O MAKINIG - ADVISORS
6. HETO NA KAMI - NAIL CLIPPERS
7. WALANG SIGLA - SOLID BAND
8. HANGGANG MAGDAMAG - SOUL JUGGLERS
9. YUGYUGAN NA - LARRY MATIAS & HIS ORCHESTRA

TITLE : 24-K RHYTHM CLASSICS (Certified 99.5RT All Time Hits)
ARTISTS : VARIOUS ARTISTS
LABEL : WARNER MUSIC


REVIEW : Rated as the radio station with the classic hits of the late 70's to the early 80's, RT teamed up with Warner Music to put together a compilaiton that purely defines class in music. this comp features class acts such as TODD RUNDGREN, NICOLETTE LARSON, GARY WRIGHT and more. If you grew up listening to 99.5RT this CD fits the bill just right.

TRACKLIST :

1. Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne
2. I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
3. Nice Girls - Eye To Eye
4. Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
5. You're The Only Woman - Ambrosia
6. Hold Me - Fleetwood Mac
7. Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson
8. Sea Of Love - The Honeydrippers
9. Let's Go - The Cars
10. Cold As Ice - Foreigner
11. I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit
12. Dance With Me - Orleans
13. Really Wanna Know You - Gary Wright
14. Hot Rod Hearts - Robbie Dupree
15. I Missed Again - Phil Collins
16. Got A Hold On Me - Christine McVie

TITLE : REMINISCIN'(18 Classic Hits To Remember)
ARTISTS : VARIOUS ORIGINLA ARTISTS
LABEL : EMI RECORDS

REVIEW : Another compilation that defines a generation is this 18 track CD which again comprises of songs that are hard to get by. This is the sort of CD that you pop in your player and play it through and through.

TRACKLIST :

1. Let's Get Crazy Tonight - Rupert Holmes
2. Zoom - Fat Larry's Band
3. Trapped In Stairway - Paul Jabarra
4. Sharing The Night Together - Dr. Hook
5. Reminiscing - Little River Band
6. Wait A Little While - Kenny Loggins
7. I Hang On Your Every Word - Amy Holland
8. Into The Night - Benny Mordones
9. Romeo's Tune - Steve Forbert
10. If You Should Sail - Neilsen/Pearson Band
11. Try Again - Champaign
12. Sad Eyes - Robert John
13. Sentimentl Lady - Bob Welch
14. What You Won't Do for Love - Bobby Caldwell
15. In Your eyes - Peter Gabriel
16. You Can't Get What You Want - Joe Jackson
17. Jojo - Boz Scaggs
18. Hearts - Marty Balin

It’s nice to know Colin does also collect a preppy kind of music. We share the same sounds in that respect. I have a number of those in the selections you cited but in separate CD album artist-wise. Into the Night, Trapped In A Stairway and Hot Rod Hearts are indeed some of the many cool sounds I have been enamored with up until now.

Do you remember Evelyn King? She’s the wonderful voice behind the songs “Love Come Down” and “Shame”. She belongs to the New Wave period but her music does not sound one. How we bill her genre is beyond me. Do you know what it is?

TITLE : KALAPANA
ARTIST : KALAPANA
LABEL : ABBATOIR RECORDS

REVIEW : What started out as a duo act became a full band set in 1977 with Mackey Feary on vocals. Kalapana was Hawaii's biggest export in music back then(I guess up to now). This is the 1st album that the group came out with back in 77' and NIGHTBIRD became an instant favorite.

KEY TRACKS :

1. THE HURT
2. WHAT DO I DO
3. WHEN THE MORNING COMES (ORIGINALLY DONE BY HALL & OATES)
4. YOU MAKE IT HARD
5. KONA DAZE
6. NIGHT BIRD

TITLE : THE ULTIMATE HALL & OATES
ARTIST : HALL & OATES
LABEL : BMG HERITAGE


REVIEW : Who said white men can't sing no soul? these two guys revolutionized soul when they first came out. they were so into Philly soul that even black artists were impressed with the way they perform. this 2CD comp puts together all thier hits from the 1st album to the last album they came out in the early 90's. This is in my opinion the most comprehensive comp ever put together to feature this duo.

Evelyn "Champaigne' King was part of the mid 70's early 80's generation of artists that wanted to crossover from disco to pop. She has quite a reputation as asinger and backing vocalist. She was big in the U.S. but didn't make much wave the rest of the world unlike Natalie Cole.

TITLE : OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: THE BEST OF GIN BLOSSOM
ARTIST : THE GIN BLOSSOM
LABEL : A&M RECORDS

REVIEW : A&M Records does certainly know how to pick their artists no matter what genre and decade. This is CD exactly defines the sound of GIN BLOSSOM. The Cd contains all their hit singles as well as tracks lifted from selected albums that they came out with. This CD is a thumbs up for all those who are into pop/alternative.

KEY TRACKS:

1. FOLLOW YOU DOWN
2. HEY JEALOUSY
3. FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU
4. TILL I HEAR IT FROM YOU
5. AS LONG AS IT MATTERS
6. NOT ONLY NUMB

Colin, mukhang ok yung bagong release ng Universal Records na BONGGA!, the biggest OPM Retro Hits..Nandun yung Charing Band (hanap ni Seksi Romance) kaya lang hindi BADAF Forever yung track.. Totoo ba ang Tsismis. Eto tracklists

Annie Batungbakal (Hotdog)
Sumayaw Sumunod (Boyfriends)
Pumapatak Ang Ulan (APO)
Handog (Florante)
Langit Na Naman (Hotdog)
Pag Tumatagal Lalong Tumitibay
Ang AKing Awitin (Bong G)
Umagang Kay Ganda (Tillie M)
Mamang Sorbetero (Celeste L)
Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis (Charing)
Blue Jeans (APO)
Bongga Ka Day (Hotdog)
Dance With Me (Boyfriends)
Ang Jeepney (Wadab)
A Love To Last A Lifetime
20 Minutes Before Take Off
When I Met You
You Made Me Live Again
The Beginning
Points Of View

basag_ang_pula wrote:

Colin, mukhang ok yung bagong release ng Universal Records na BONGGA!, the biggest OPM Retro Hits..Nandun yung Charing Band (hanap ni Seksi Romance) kaya lang hindi BADAF Forever yung track.. Totoo ba ang Tsismis. Eto tracklists

Annie Batungbakal (Hotdog)
Sumayaw Sumunod (Boyfriends)
Pumapatak Ang Ulan (APO)
Handog (Florante)
Langit Na Naman (Hotdog)
Pag Tumatagal Lalong Tumitibay
Ang AKing Awitin (Bong G)
Umagang Kay Ganda (Tillie M)
Mamang Sorbetero (Celeste L)
Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis (Charing)
Blue Jeans (APO)
Bongga Ka Day (Hotdog)
Dance With Me (Boyfriends)
Ang Jeepney (Wadab)
A Love To Last A Lifetime
20 Minutes Before Take Off
When I Met You
You Made Me Live Again
The Beginning
Points Of View

eto yan basag, tinawagan pa ako ni colin para irekomenda yan, binili ko ito dahil lang sa Charing (salamat colin!) pasensya na kay Roman at nasa vinyl pa rin ang Badaf, ito kseng ripper ko nagbebenta,
....palagay ko malapit nang ilabas ng Universal ang Badaf antay lang

Hi Guys,

Saw that the day it came out.(hehe inistorbo ko pa si derf nung gabi, am still waiting for my copy though). FYI....if you guys are interested in having original label releases, VICOR MUSIC was recently sold to VIVA RECORDS (being that Vic Del Rosario was the original owner together with Orly Ilacad).

So if you have spare bucks, buying Vicor labelled CD pressed up to 2007 you should. the next time they release Vicor artist will be labelled under Viva. The value of vicor labelled CD will surely shoot up among collectors.

My prediction/fearless forecast...Viva will start re-issuing TITO MINA, FLORANTE, HOTDOG, VST, and other titles that hasn't been available in the market for a long time....that's just me though

Inside info: Vicor had plans in re-issuing on CD the album 'Gapo' 1 & 2 but production got caught in the buyout. Hopefully they will continue to release it.

Derf....please advise if the HOTDOG track is a re-recording or not. I know UR released a BEST OF HOTDOGS but was pure re-recording by Dennis Garcia.

I agree with Derf, the ONLY notable track is TOTOO BA ANG TSISMIS. Someday soon we'll get that elusive BADAF FOREVER as clean as the day it came out.

derf wrote:

basag_ang_pula wrote:

Colin, mukhang ok yung bagong release ng Universal Records na BONGGA!, the biggest OPM Retro Hits..Nandun yung Charing Band (hanap ni Seksi Romance) kaya lang hindi BADAF Forever yung track.. Totoo ba ang Tsismis. Eto tracklists

Annie Batungbakal (Hotdog)
Sumayaw Sumunod (Boyfriends)
Pumapatak Ang Ulan (APO)
Handog (Florante)
Langit Na Naman (Hotdog)
Pag Tumatagal Lalong Tumitibay
Ang AKing Awitin (Bong G)
Umagang Kay Ganda (Tillie M)
Mamang Sorbetero (Celeste L)
Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis (Charing)
Blue Jeans (APO)
Bongga Ka Day (Hotdog)
Dance With Me (Boyfriends)
Ang Jeepney (Wadab)
A Love To Last A Lifetime
20 Minutes Before Take Off
When I Met You
You Made Me Live Again
The Beginning
Points Of View

eto yan basag, tinawagan pa ako ni colin para irekomenda yan, binili ko ito dahil lang sa Charing (salamat colin!) pasensya na kay Roman at nasa vinyl pa rin ang Badaf, ito kseng ripper ko nagbebenta,
....palagay ko malapit nang ilabas ng Universal ang Badaf antay lang

TITLE : SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR (De Luxe Edition)
ARTIST : TEARS FOR FEARS
LABEL : MERCURY RECORDS a division of UNIVERSAL RECORDS

REVIEW : To compliment the forum about new wave, this release was the biggest seller for the group which led to their succcess in the U.S. As everybody knows the duo of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal produced big hits from the new wave era. this de luxe edition is still available (and quite a collectible) which also feature a 2nd disc that contains raritites and remixes.

PACKAGING : Gatefold with inlay card. Plastic see thru slide on.

Disc One Bonus tracks are B-sides;

1. When In Love With A Blind Man
2. Broken Revisited

and more....

Bonus Disc :

1. SHOUT (US remix)
2. SHOUT (US dub version)
3. BROKEN/HEAD OVER HEELS/BROKEN (Preacher Mix)
4. EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD (Urban Mix)
5. I BELIEVE (A Soulful Re-recording)

*** bonus disc features as well 7" versions THE WAY YOU ARE, MOTHER'S TALK, etc..

TITLE : SPEAK & SPELL (Collector's Edition)
ARTIST : DEPECHE MODE
LABEL : MUTE RECORDS

REVIEW : This neatly packaged re-issue comes with a bonus DVD with a short film and, 5.1. surround version of the full album as well as bonus tracks. all Depeche Mode album recently was re-issued in this package to commemorate their success. For hard core DM fans, you might want to order this online or from your friends abroad as this is a limited release only and is difficult to come by.

PACKAGING : Gatefold with inlay card. Plastic see thru slide-on

TRACKS :

1. NEW LIFE
2. I SOMETIMES WISH I WAS DEAD
3. PUPPETS
4. BOYS SAY GO!
5. NODISCO
6. WHAT'S YOUR NAME?
7. PHOTOGRAPHIC
8. TORA! TORA! TORA!
9. BIG MUFF
10. ANY SECOND NOW(VOICES)
11. JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH
12. DREAMING OF ME

TITLE : PREFAB SPROUT: 38 CARAT COLLECTION
ARTIST : PREFAB SPROUT
LABEL : SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT UK

REVIEW : It's a bit sad to realize that during the time of the new wave era, alll the glitzy and glamour bands were more popular than those poetic and genius artists such as PADDY McALOON and PREFAB SPROUT. This group made a name on radio because of their hook laddened songs as well as their well crafted lyricism. This 2CD comp features all their hits plus a few more tracks that deserve the same accolades as the other bands in the 80's.

KEY TRACKS :

1. LIONS IN MY GARDEN
2. WHEN LOVE BREAKS DOWN
3. APPETITE
4. JOHNNY JOHNNY
5. CARS AND GIRLS
6. THE KING OF ROCK "N" ROLL
7. THE SOUND OF CRYING
8. JORDAN: THE COMEBACK

Title: Barry Scott Presents The Lost 45s Of The '70s & '80s, Volumes 1 And 2
Artist: Various Original Artists
Label: Varese Sarabande Records
Year Of Release: 1998 (Volume 1) and 2000 (Volume 2)

A superb compilation featuring original 45 versions of some rare pop gems from the late 70's and early 80's, most of them appearing for the first time in this medium.





Some of my favourite tracks on these CDs:

1. Stonebolt - I Will Still Love You

2. LeRoux - Nobody Said It Was Easy

3. Franke & The Knockouts - Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)

4. Randy Meisner - Hearts On Fire

5. Kenny Nolan - Love's Grown Deep

6. Chris Thompson & Night - If You Remember Me

7. Leslie Pearl - If The Love Fits Wear It

Title: Classics - 16 World Class Crossover Music
Artist: Various Original Artists
Label: Sony BMG Music
Year Of Release: 1999

The tracks in this compilation were personally selected by Brother Wayne, one of the popular personalities of DWWK-FM 101.9, The Jazz Authority, back in the '70s. His favourites are presented here in this DWBM 105.1fm compilation, including the full-length version of Michael Pedicin Jr.'s (Happiness Is) You featuring The Jones Girls.





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