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Customer Review: why why why the radiohead comparisons?
Seriously, stop already with the Radiohead comparisons. This sounds nothing like Radiohead, not Pablo Honey, not The Bends, not ANYTHING EVER by Radiohead. Just because Coldplay's singer tries to sing in a high register like Thom Yorke sings, doesn't necessarily mean the two bands sound alike. Coldplay, for instance, sucks big ones. Radiohead is sort of a brilliant band. There's one difference right there, just for starters. But whatever, you're not a loser or anything if you like this garbage. Lots of people like garbage even worse than this! So there, feel good knowing that you're not utterly, totally, hopelessly devoid of taste (maybe).
Customer Review: We Live in a Beautiful World
This is beautiful music. I distinctly recall direct comparisons to Radiohead at the time of this release, and I must say, I can draw virtually no comparisons between the two artists. Radiohead stinks. Radiohead is useless noise. Coldplay really delivers some beautiful, oftentimes powerful melodies throughout this disc. Sentimental moments abound here. Minimalism WORKS when it is executed correctly, and "Parachutes" is a testament to that. This album is extremely relaxing and even gives me the chills at times. Songs like "Don't Panic", "Shiver", "Sparks", and "Trouble" are tremendous achievements. Solid album through and through from a terrific band.

BODHI Kevin Setchko has a gorgeous, dynamic new release available. Trans Ukraine is BODHI's second new release in the past couple of years. His first, Shamanic Flute, is a meditative masterpiece of improvisational solo flute and is perfect for quiet meditation, yoga or massage.

Having said that, my primary focus in this review is Trans Ukraine, a hypnotic, flute-based world groove romp through mysterious alleyways and spice-scented bazaars. An exquisite choice for dancing the night away, or perhaps lingering eye gazing by the fire with your sweetie, Trans Ukraine is the perfect antidote to SSDD (same stuff, different day) syndrome.

Trans Ukraine was conceived and birthed in Ukraine in September, 2004, when BODHI met Dimitris Krist, a producer living in Kiev. With his wife, Natali, translating, (he spoke only Russian) they recorded tracks for two of the pieces, "Kiev" and "Odessa." Through an unusual series of events, BODHI connected with another producer, Igor Gromadskiy, with whom he recorded the 3rd piece, "Crimea."

Over the next two years, BODHI's vision was brilliantly realized through the masterful production skills of Alex Newman, an English producer BODHI met in California while Igor was producing a CD with the world dance electronica band, "Medicine Drum." Finally, the CD cover graphics were created by Brigitte Behr, a German graphic artist living in Paris, France. This CD is truly the fruit of an international collaborative effort.

For groove-based, shamanic journeying of the highest order, be sure to give Trans Ukraine a careful listen. An historic side note: BODHI'S divine Cloud Etchings was the first album I ever reviewed, back in 1994. I have since published over 1200 reviews.

Steve Ryals has been writing music reviews since 1994, and to date has published more than 1200. Steve specializes in World Beat, Native American, New Age, Meditation, Contemporary Instrumental, Chanting, Devotional Singing, and more. He currently writes two music reviews every month as part of his Drunk with Wonder Newsletter. To sign up for his FREE newsletter go to http://www.drunkwithwonder.com

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