A pop/rock band from Spain, Revolver was formed in the late '80s by singer/songwriter Carlos Goсi. Signing with Warner Music in 1990, they recorded a self-titled debut album that same year. After issuing Si No Hubiera Que Comer in 1992, Revolver started performing acoustic live shows around Spain, releasing an unplugged record called Basico in 1993, followed by 1995's El Dorado and 1996's Calle Mayor, which were produced in the U.S. by Thom Panuzzio. After a second live album called Revolver 2, the band returned in 2000 with Sur, produced by Mick Glossop. In 2002, 8:30 A.M. was released, featuring a smoother, more laid back sound, perhaps partly as a result of Goсi's newly-found relaxed, family lifestyle. Revolver went on to release a string of albums in the following few years, including Mestizo and 21 Gramos, while in 2011 took influence from the music of North Africa for Argan.
1998-2008 is a compilation album of Amaral with ending their 15-year contract with Virgin Records ( EMI Music) . 20 hits remastered versions plus 3 , 4 remixes , 2 live tracks and 1 track re-recorded. It is a journey through the career of Amaral , who in 2010 was awarded the National Prize for Contemporary Music , awarded by the Ministry of Culture, " for his contribution to the renewal of the current music scene , his ability to move the public 's feelings of the younger generation , his love of music and his craft and high quality artistic manifested throughout his career . " It is this path which is reflected in the 2CD - 1998-2008 and above hits, sold millions of records and awards received , represents the essence and spirit of their music.
In 1957, the bop was a "Hot teen-age dance". Ray Conniff had been making waves with his new style of music for a couple of years. It's too bad that "DANCE TO THE BOP" didn't make it big when it was first released by COLUMBIA RECORDS, but this re-issue is better than I remember. This swingin' collection is still very danceable and it's obvious that Conniff got his inspiration from Country, Rock'n Roll and Rhythm and blues of the era. Ray's trombone is heard throughout the arrangements and he can be heard (on a couple of cuts) singing with his own playing. This effect produced a new and fascinating tonal color for the era that is still very vivid today. This CD also included Conniff "En Espanol". This album was recorded in Mexico in 1966. It's fun to hear "Days Of Wine And Roses" in Spanish. What sells this CD are the first 12 cuts. I recommend this CD highly to anyone that loved the early Conniff sound.
- By Ken Rogers-
1983-2015 is a compilation containing all albums from Brazilian band Paralamas Do Sucesso released from 1983 to 2015, excluding "Multishow Ao Vivo 30 Anos". It also includes two discs, one with songs in Spanish, and another one with rarities.
