This is such a weird release; they released 3 different versions of the singles - each one with a different selection of live songs from the same concert, and this is basically the 3 singles compiled in to one box set to get almost the full live concert. Pretty dumb to cut out Sonic Reducer. And some of the editing is... questionable. But it is all but one song each from both Ten and Vs, so the songs are solid. And decent enough performances. I know Pearl Jam had some better shows, but this is fine. Makes me somewhat look forward to listening to Ten and Vs... in, like, 6 months...
Highlights: Dissident [Studio Version], W.M.A.
8/10
The Distance to Here - Live
I once gave an acoustic performance of The Dolphin's Cry (just me and a friend on acoustic bass) and I can honestly say it was one of my most memorable performances. I want to do that again. I saw these dudes on tour for this album; in one of the most confusing combinations, Stabbing Westward were the opening act - which should explain to you, reader, why LOGMAN went to this concert. I mean, I do not hate Live or anything (it would be strange if I did, considering I have three of their albums in my iTunes library), but they are not exactly a band that I was ever clamouring to see live. I would, however, beat the snot out of your children to see Stabbing Westward live again.
Highlights: The Dolphin's Cry, They Stood Up for Love, Sparkle, We Walk in the Dream
7/10
DIStopping - Charisma.com
Have I mentioned how much I dig this group? Because this album is flat out good stuff; big beats, cool rapping and sweet production.
Highlights: スーパーガール, ペインオフ, 100%ブービー
8.5/10
Distortion - Rev Run
This is interesting; Run not only just recycles some of his classic rhymes and rhythms, he also samples Sweet Home Alabama - which I'm pretty sure they did on Crown Royal. At least here it is better, because this is just Run being Run, instead of playing second fiddle to a bunch of dorks. Run turns it up to 11 by sampling God of Thunder, and then Joan Jett's I Love Rock'n Roll. Run-D.M.C. and Joan Jett is the combo I didn't know I wanted in 1986.
Highlights: Mind on the Road, Distortion, I Used to Think I Was Run
8/10
Divine Madness - Madness
Madness were one of those bands that I thought were super fun when I was a kid, without actually listening to much of their music. And that all still tracks today, because there are only two songs here.
Highlights: House of Fun, Our House
8/10
Divinyls - Divinyls
This is purely I Touch Myself. I did not get this song at all when I was young. Then it was used in the film Austin Powers, and it just clicked for me; now I consider it an extremely well-crafted pop-rock song. That hook is unbeatable.
10/10
Dizzy Up The Girl - Goo Goo Dolls
Oh boy, I loved this album and this band. Slide is a perfect song for busking - I actually forgot I used to do this song and that the guitar work in it is really fun. Hard to believe these guys were full on dirty indie garage rock before making it big. We (my BFF and I) both hated the bass player back then, but I've grown up and actually totally dig his songs a lot now - even if I do still think his voice is nowhere near as good John Rzeznik's.
Highlights: Dizzy, Slide, Black Balloon, All Eyes On Me, Iris, Hate This Place
8/10
Do I Wait/Darkness [Early NYC Versions] - Ryan Adams
More Ryan Adams singles. I read today he had another meltdown on stage, but this one at least seems to be justified. Anyways, this version of Do I Wait is amazing.
Highlights: Do I Wait
8/10
Do What U Want [feat. Christina Aguilera - Single] - Lady Gaga
Instead of scrapping this song and hiding it from the world because of R. Kelly, the album should just replace it with this version. Because who doesn't want to hear these divas belting out a sexy tune together?
10/10
Do You Laugh When You Lie? (Pax Am Singles Series, Vol.4) [Single] - Ryan Adams
More Ryan Adams channeling his 80s influences - this time in a kind of R.E.M. college radio vibe. And an acoustic number.
Highlights: By the Way
6.5/10
Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg
Absolute bonafide hip-hop classic. I am pretty sure back in the day this was the only hip-hop album we would listen to, because nothing came close to being as cool. And most of my crew were skate punks, so gangster rap wasn't their total jam. Somehow I find the G-Funk crew rapping about sex far less offensive than one would think. Especially considering the way they rap out it. How great was Kurupt? Whatever happened to that him?? Warren G always was and always will be a very cool dude. Holy balls Gz and Hustlas is funky as hell.
Highlights: Gin & Juice, Serial Killa, Ain't No Fun, Gz and Hustlas
8/10
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