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I had high hopes after reading the reviews, but I really regret wasting my money. If I want to hear about fathers beating their children and the kids' painful begging not to be hit with that thing in your hand, Daddy, I will meet with my clients. Word-pictures to let us all in on how it feels to be abused by a parent is not, IMHO, appropriate lyrics for the wonderful fun I have dancing to Swing. Stick with the classics. Don't let depressed people or children near this. I even hesitate taking it to a CD reseller.
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This has to be one of the best CD's I've ever heard! I caught about a minute of 'Zoot Suit Riot' on the TV a couple of weeks ago and was totally hooked, altho I had no idea who these guys were. This is a total departure from the club and house scene which I love so much, but hey, I'd give it all up for this one CD! Let's just hope these guys make it big in England.. I love it!
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29,802
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Just not a very good album. Rather than creating new music that lives and breathes (like the Squirrel Nut Zippers), CPD just photocopy a style they like.
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29,803
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Most swing music that I own has some sort of originality. This does not. The songs are so repetitive it makes me want to vomit. I thought these guys were a ska band anyways. Why all of the sudden are they swing? If you want some real swing goodness, try the old school big band stuff from the 40's, or buy an album from The Mighty Blue Kings, Indigo Swing, or the Squirrel Nut Zippers. When listening to this CD you can just hear the trendy vocals and lyrics, creating a sound that not only is a disgrace to the uprise of swing, but it has no soul at all, and stirs no emotion in the listener. Lame, lame, lame.
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29,804
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Album had some high musicianship points BUT the songs sound the same, the lyrics are juvinile, and there is just has no originality. They are basically a strong cover band re-doing things that were done 50 years ago only not as good. Likely a great band to see live and dance too but too repetetive and un-original for CD. If you really want to Swing, with lyrics pick up some Louis Jordan from the late 50's. He was a great song writer, lyricist (catchy, entertaining, pure), and alto saxaphonist. Also go for some Duke Ellington or Count Basie.
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29,805
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"Zoot Suit Riot" is the hit but, there are more good songs like "Mr. White Keys", "Dr. Bones", and "Drunk Daddy." If you get this CD you'll love it. I know good music when I here it and I'm only 10.
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29,806
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The CPD is one of the bands trying to bring back the swing craze. They have two good songs on their CD (the rest are not all that great) and two songs can't make one whole CD great. If you are desperate for only two songs, I suggest that you buy the singles or listen to a friend's CD. This is not an all around great CD. You want some good swing, go buy the Big Bad Vodoo Dady's CD. They can play better, and all of their songs are good. Beat that Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Do NOT buy this CD!!!!!
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29,807
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Not really all that good. And, the language used could be better. Not a keeper... Sorry.
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29,808
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Zoot Suit Riot is an awesome CD with high-energy tracks. It's great if you know how to swing. I love the Cherry Poppin' Daddies big band sound.
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29,809
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I recently discovered the new Swing music, and the reason I love CPD so much is because they don't try to fake the old sound. They mix it up with their own style of music, which makes it sound completely new, instead of just another wannabe nostalgic song. I can't stop poppin' this cd into the player. It's amazing. This is one cd that you'll never want to skip a song on. And let me tell you, CPD are even better in concert. I mean, they are spectacular live! Go see them as soon as possible! You'll be hooked too. -Keep Swingin' -Jen
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29,810
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This album was good for music quality but the lyrics were at times foul. There has been a lack of new musical ideas, everyone is trying to make it on shock value and pushing the envelope of social acceptability. People are tired of being screamed at and assulted by "music" and that has helped the resurgance of music such as swing. The Cherry Popin Daddies have taken the revival and put some tasteless lyrics to add the 90's garbage influence. I played this CD one time and took it to the local store and sold it.
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29,811
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This CD i bought because of Zoot Suit Riot. That was the only song i had heard prior to buying the CD. THe other songs I liked were Dr. Bones and Master abd Slave. This CD caught me by supprise with how bad it was. If you are looking for a good CD this ain't it.
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29,812
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These guys are positively the best band for your money. Their music is wild and entergetic while Steve Perry's lyrics give you something to chew on while you dance your brains out. It's wonderful fun and genius music. Just listen and try not to be affected in some way. The Daddies rock and swing and it would do you good to appreciate their music as what it is- the best.
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29,813
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the CD is great and I saw them in concert it was awsome definetly buy the CD they have a great beat and everyone can enjoy it.
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29,814
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Stupid, lewd lyrics coupled with songs that use on average 8 or 9 instruments and still manage not to be rich. "Zoot Suit Riot" is ok, but the album just went downhill from there. "Here comes the snake", for example, is one of the most disgusting things I have ever heard.I do not scorn all modern rock. I am 14, and like modern rock as much as the next teenager. I'm not one of those classical-music-loving kids who thinks that everything made after 1900 isn't worth listening to. But this CD isn't.Don't buy it unless you feel like throwing up. And if you want good ska, try Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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29,815
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I've been swinging for about a year now and I've heard Zoot Suit Riot so many times I figured that I should buy the album thinking that the rest of it is really good too. BIG MISTAKE. This is your typical one song album. You see, the CPD used to be a ska band until the swing revival and then they jumped on the bandwagon to cash in. The whole album is just a compilation from their two past albums, really making this album a ska album. The lyrics are horrible, the songs aren't even swing songs, and the album will give you a headache. If you are into ska, by all means, buy this album. However, by swing standards this album is as bad as you can get. If you aren't into ska, do yourself a favor by not buying this album and by getting a real swing album.
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29,816
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If you're the type that thinks swing dance belongs on the same radio station that plays the top ten Billboard, and/or If you like jazz but don't know who Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Basie are, get this!If it's so good, why are so many people selling it used???No offense to the band, but there are many, many better albums (and bands) out there that are *so* much better. Granted, some of these songs are catchy, this would be my last pick for this type of music. Closer? Big Bad voodoo daddy and Setzer. Even more? Indigo Swing and Rhythm rockets. Ray Gelato. Lavay Smith. Steve Lucky & Rhumba Bums. Want to really get closer to jazz and / or swing? check those out first. Closer? Look into the real evolution of swing dance. But please don't look here and start on the wrong foot.
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29,817
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These guys are a ska band, not a swing band. It shows. You listen to their horn arrangements, and they sound like bad rips offs of the 30s style. Listen to how they try to swing - it sounds mechanical, forced. How on earth can one listen to this and enjoy it? How can one dance to this? It just doesn't work.Maybe their ska is okay, but their swing is sickening
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29,818
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The name of the band shoulda warned me, but it really didn't sink in until I started to listen and read the lyrics. I really don't understand why they have to use such foul language and subject matter. It completely takes away from the enjoyment of the music, which isn't bad. And Steve Perry's voice certainly isn't anything to write home about. In fact this album would have been perfect if it was an instrumental. And it is a shame, because the music is pretty good. The only thing that stopped me from giving it one star, was for the fact that Kenny G doesn't play on it. That alone bumps it up to 2 stars.
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I usually listen to Pop and Rock, but when I heard Zoot Suit Riot I knew that Swing was going to be big song. I am starting to look into some other forms of music now just because this CD showed me that there is more to music than just Pop and Rock. So get this CD and you'll see what I mean =)
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29,820
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A friend of mine played this in the car... the next day I was humming one of the tunes, the day after that I bought it. I played it probably 3 times daily for the first two weeks, and here it is a couple months later and I'm not even close to being tired of it yet. If you just read the lyrics, there are some really depressing and downright nasty themes here (sandwiched between humorous stuff)... but the music is just so fantastic and so full of energy, it just picks you up and carries you along at about mach 2.
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29,821
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Lot's of fun! I don't agree with the criticisms of the lyrics - they are for adults. If you like this stuff, also check out Joe Jackson's "Jumpin' Jive" from almost 20 years ago (as well as the originals, of course).
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29,822
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After buying a BIG BAD VODOO DADDY cd this was nothing. If you want swing get a BBVD cd and hold on tight.
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29,823
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There's one - yes, count them, one - good song that I've heard on this album, and that's Zoot Suit Riot. I say "that I've heard" because I gave up on this album halfway through it - it was getting that bad! There may be other good songs towards the end, but I'm too shaken by what I heard in the middle of the CD to try to find them... If you're really into swing music, you might like this, but I couldn't stand it.
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29,824
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This CD is worth it. The songs in the movie "Snow Day". It is awesome. I know I might sound crazy but this song is awesome.
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29,825
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"Another Dumb Blonde" is a pretty decent song - to be sure it's teen fluff but there is nothing wrong with that - many of the all time great songs could also be considered "teen fluff" - it does fit the standard formula for this material in many ways, but it is less saccarhine than much of Britney's , Christina's, and Mandy's material. Hoku has a pleasant voice, the video is well done, and she is lovely to look at. And since she is Don Ho's daughter, I wonder if there will be a teen version of "Tiny Bubbles" on her album.
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When I first saw the video to this song, I honestly thought it was a parody of all the blonde teenybopper girl singers. When I realized it was a real video..I just laughed. The song itself has nothing special about it to distinguish it from any other teen fluff that has come along, in fact it only shows that record companies are trying to milk the blonde girl fad for as long as they can.
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29,827
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This is a great song. The words and sounds are excellent. She is becoming one of the new stars like Britney Spears and Mandy Moore
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29,828
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She sings that he never loved her and she never loved him, so what is her complaint? Both were leading the other on. She dances like a stiff giraffe, and the camera keeps changing angles to hide the fact. Like the others said, she doesn't have the vocal range like the other teeny boppers out there. A single with one song only? c'mon, give us a taste of what else you have to offer, because if you don't you'll end up like so many other one hit wonders out there.
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29,829
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HOKO SINGLE"ANOTHER DUMB BLONDE" IS GREAT. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE SNOW DAY AND HOKO IS GREAT. THE VIDEO GOT A LITTLE AIRPLAY ON MTV'S TRL. THE SONG IS GREAT AND I WANNA KNOW WHEN HER ALBUM WILL BE OUT. AND SHE WILL BE ON MTV'S SNOWED IN NEXT WEEKEND.
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I thought that Hoku as an artist was about average compared to the other teen acts that we have today (Britney, Christina, Jessica, etc.) but I really liked this song. It was catchy and upbeat and set the record straight for guys.
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This song is pretty cool. It gives guys a message that they shouldn't take advantage of a girl's love. However, in her MTV video, the strap falling off her shoulder wasn't nessesary, it basically contradicted everything her song stated. For that, I think she threw herself back into the dumb blonde category, but the song's cool. Hopefully she'll find a way out of the rut of being a dumb blonde. Sweetie, skin is not the answer.
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Hoku is just another dumb blonde. She has a horrible voice, and have you noticed that the lyrics to that song are kinda like Whitney Houston's "It's not right but it's okay"? My advice? Go find yourself ANOTHER blonde, but make sure it's NOT Hoku!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't understand what people see in this song. It doesn't even sound like she's TRYING to sing on here. All she's doing in talking (in a bored tone of voice) in the same melody of the music. I'd even listen to Truth Hurts over this.
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This is the kind of song that really hurts legit pop acts. The song is more or less catchy and well written, but the "artist" is terrible. Hoku can not sing any better than most people I know.He voice is very weak in the first place- she has a limited range that is very evident during the high parts, and when you add to that the fact that her voice just SOUNDS unappealing, well, the song is a recipe for disaster.But I am sure it will get lots of play, which is unfortunate since people like Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey at least have vocal talent, and probably the same songwriters.
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29,835
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HO-kuwho names their album another dumb blond? why would you call yourself a dumb blond, especially on the front of your CD. Stupid unintellectual music
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29,836
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This is yet another catchy pop song to arrive on the market. But there is something different here. Each of the Teen Pop Queens has something to their name. Britney has the controversy. Mandy has the voice. Christina is the diva-in-training. Hoku is the sweetheart. Mixing a little electronica, pop and her sweet voice, she comes out with piece of pure pop. But this cup of sugar also has a positive girl-power message to put up with no one, and to let no one use you. Hoku has recently released a full-length CD. If the material on it is as strong as this, we can look forward to great things from this singer.
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comon people, u call this music? For one, she cant sing, for two, watchiing her try to dance is just as funny watching her sing. "Another dumb blonde" is the most pointless song ive ever heard. Im convinced that she is singing about herself because anyone who would actually be seen on Nickelodeon, singing like she does, dancing like she does, is really A DUMB BLONDE
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29,838
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Well I recently got htis CD in the mail. When I saw the Another Dumb Blonde video on TV I thought the song was OK. Well I figured it only costs about 3 or 4 bucks so why not buy the single. Big Mistake! I would have to say that this CD is one of the worst I own. Hoku is nothing like Britney Spears or Mandy Moore. Her style is a cheap throw off of the Pop stars we all love. Although this CD is very inexpensive, it is not worth the money. This is in no way a good buy.
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this "music" is stuff that can give a little boy nightmares. believe me its happened to simlings i'd give names but they choose to stay anonymous. I think sewer rats wrote her only unbelivelby scary song,(maybe racoons). some talent with that one song that she did'nt even write! god when will these non talented teenboppers stop coming. i sugest superman for this problem
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Clearly, the producers just went along and jumped into the bandwagon. They found another "dumb blonde" (a formerly famous artist's daughter), gave her a make over, a song, placed her in some promotional lines, and here you have it, a produced "artist". There are plenty of these sorts out now to begin with, but what makes Hoku even more distressing is that her vocal range isn't very... agreeable. Then tune is mixed up in a blender with all other sorts and the lyrics... I won't even start with that. It's a cutesy little getup, but that's it.
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Come on everyone, how can you be writing these praises of Hoku and her debut, "Another Dumb Blond". One of the few times Britney Spears outshines another artist can be found when comparing this single to any of Spears' works ! The lyrics speaks for themselves ! The entire song is nothing but "make no sense" lyrics and loud background music coming from a keyboard piano ! Not a catchy song, horrible music, no well written lyrics. Simply don't buy Hoku's, "Another Dumb Blond" unless you truly are another dumb blond !
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29,842
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This is an unfortunate example of pop music. The artist, Hoku, has very weak vocals and is made to sound better by stronger back-up vocalists. It's all well and good for younger kids, but this artist does not have the staying power that some of the other recent acts have shown.
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Hoku is coolest,hippest,most AWESOME singer out There,and she's risinglike a star.Little joke,her name means star,and belive me the firsttime i heard this song i got up and cried out:"I LOVE THAT SONG" not fooling.The Beat,The sound,The Magic Of Hoku's Another Dumb Blonde! BUY THIS SINGLE,Your missing out on so much Fun!
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This book should be called "A history of religion and philosophers". I got it to research the attitudes of those opposed to science in history, and there was not much I could lift from it. However it's quite interesting, just not much about science.
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I recently took a history of science course (the Learning Company) by Lawrence Principie, who holds dual appointments at Johns Hopkins (Organic chemistry and The History of Science). In one of the lectures he spent considerable time spotlighting this book and expressing his conviction that NO serious student of the history of science takes this book seriously. It is full of errors; the author misquotes sources and is generally thought of as a great example of how a book should not be written and how an author should not do his research. Read this book but don't take it seriously.
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29,846
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A very good review of science vs catholic church with a short (very telling) history of the church. The author was a well educated science advocate.Reading the book, I sometimes forgot that it was written in the 19th century, the arguments and observations still apply today.Plus, you can't beat the price, free.
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The "History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science" may be of significant history for a reader who is interested in 19th Century views on religion and science (and as such it certainly has great merit), but for a reader seeking genuine insight on the books topic it largely useless.The author, keeping with his time, follows an evolutionary vision of human thought, instantly discarding any thought of the "primitives" and seeing true value only in his "enlightened" mind-set. Perhaps even worse, there is more than a bit of religious propaganda that sneaks its way into the text, without the author ever denoting it as such. For example, the ancient Christian polemic of Bahira, the heretical monk, is repeated as historical fact with no indication that it is at best pure legend.
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29,848
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Today I'm ordering the book TAPAS for my cousin's bride to be. I have been using this book for the last 2 or 3 years, and I love it! My husband and I enjoy every recipe in this book! Everyone who eats my tapas also enjoys them very much. This book is a must!
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29,849
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This is a wonderful, funny book exploring the wrestling that people of faith (and their familes) have in trying to follow the way they understand God is leading them.It captures some of the loneliness of faith, and the difficulties that those close to faith explorers face. We all respect those who actually try to live by their convictions, but living with them can be tough.I learned a new swear word, 'rutting' an ingenious way of inserting harsh reality to the dialogue without resorting to course language.Whoever said that stories of faith have a happy ending, this one has a kind of bitter sweet conclusion. I loved the book and I smile at the recollection of some of the classic lines. Would Jonah work?
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29,850
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Supposedly witty and humorous, as a devoutly religious person, I found the book to be way too irreverent for my comfort level; it seemed to mock God (as well as Noah), and I couldn't force myself to read the last half (although I skimmed a few sections). Noah was not pictured as a Godly being but as somewhat of a tyrant, and I didn't feel that the sexual "escapades" belonged in a Bible story.I'm sure there are those who are in disagreement, but this is, honestly, how I felt about the book and cannot recommend it.
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29,851
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David Maine has produced a modern masterpiece in what is one of the best books of the year so far. The Preservationist (or The Flood in the UK) is the story of Noah told from the perspective of his family, who are variously confounded, angered, excited, nervous or just plain stoic about his Holy orders.Maine's strength is his stunning portrayal of the women in Noah's life, viz. his wife & three daughter-in-laws. Clearly Maine loves his women and portrays them as storng characters without whom the men would fall apart ion shambles. And most of us know how true that is at any part of time or place.This is a realistically funny, poignant story told with a great sense of good humour about it, and is bound to be of enormous interest irrespective of whether one is a believer or not. A strong recommendation to anyone interested in literary fiction.
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29,852
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I am just lost of word to describe this book. It is one of the best book I read in my life. Even with the known ending the character building the dialemma and the story development is just extra ordinary
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29,853
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Item arrived in excellent condition....the "book" however was a great disappointment. I only was able to listen to a very little of the first disc because of language and content. I was expecting something totally different than this. Very disappointed in it!
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29,854
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This is honestly one of the worst books I've read all year. You can tell the author probably isn't Jewish OR Christian just by the messed up theology in this book. He also potrays Noah as a abusive husband, Shem as a son who blindly follows his father's faith. He also doesn't understand that God would have kept the animals on the ark alive (he has several animals dying, including a rabbit [which means there would be no rabbits in the world. Rabbits are unclean, therefore there would have been 2 of them. Kill one, there are no rabbits.])It also gets sexually graphic at points, which really doesn't have a place in this book.Overall, if you must read this book, borrow it from a library. It's not worth the paper it's printed on.
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29,855
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This book, along with all the others in the series are worth reading time and time again. I have done so and will continue to do so. The characters are believable and, in one's imagination, are associable with. I collected several when they first came into print in paperback form in the '70's and have collected more since both in hardback and paperback. Upon discovery of a new used bookshop the historical novel section is my first port of call.Does anyone out there know of the volume describing the events upon A. and her husband's entry into Quebec. The last volume I have leaves them as they sail up the St. Lawrence and I have been searching ever since: It's very frustrating.Terry Reader
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Anyone fortunate enough to first read these books while young (I was in my late teens), will very likely want to read and re-reread them as he/she gets older. I do, and simply cannot recommend them highly enough. One of the reviewers here states that Anne and Serge are born storytellers but is misinformed: Serge did indeed produce writings, but he was primarily a scientist and he provided invaluable research for earlier Angelique books; their historical accuracy, human insight and fluid yet economical prose were, and remain today, the key to their enormous success. Anne and Serge Golon combined their very different talents but Serge was adamant in crediting the authorship to his wife. For your information, Serge died in 1972 but, so far as I know, as of May 2007, Anne is still alive and resides in Versailles. There are various websites, www.worldofangelique.com, Wikipedia, etc.
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29,857
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I started reading this series in the 70's while travelling enroute to my husbands next military assignment. I have read them 4 different times in a period of 20 years. Just getting ready to read the 9 books again since it has been apx. 5 years and I can't wait to re-read them. After reading the reviews in this section, I was astounded to learn that it has been made into a series in some countries on tv? Wow, what a fantastic series it would be for HBO or one of those broadcast companies! I am hoping that they are published as one person mentioned here as leather bound copies for collection. My copies are yellowed, tattered and torn but "saved" nonetheless, for re-reading. Thank you for all this wonderful information and please add my pleas to have it re-published as soon as possible.
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I have just finished reading the first ANGÉLIQUE novel, and needless to say, I'm on a roll. I simply have to found out about the faith of that wonderful and strong character nicknamed Marquise of Angels.I understand that the last three books of the series have never been translated into english, which, to me, is kind of preposterous, since english readers will never know what happens to Anne Golon's mesmerizing character.Thank God, I don't have this problem, though, for I'm French-Canadian and can easily purchase all the books (which I intend to do as I go along with the series), but to my fellow american readers, this unfinished business of translation is a big let down.So, all you publishers out there : wake up and smell the money ! -----------M. Boucher
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I agree with all of the previous reviewers Angelique: The Marquise of the Angels is a fantastic read, as is the whole series. I have read and re-read this book over the last 25 years and find it as fresh and entertaining as ever. A real highlight for me is the well crafted background of 17th Century France for teh extrordinary character of Angelique, but she is not so extraordinary to be unbelieveable or unsympathetic. I really consider this is a historical series to compare all others against and I would love to see the books reprinted again. I have most of the series (picked up from 2nd hand shops) but I dont have Angelique and the Sultan and it is very frustrating.
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I've read it when i was only 12 years, and since then i've tried looking for the same books because i've read mine so many time that they are falling into pieces.Also, the last books of Anne Golon aren't printed in English yet! Why not??!?? If all the books, including the last one's were printed in English with new and modern covers, you publisher's would be amazed with the amount of people buying them all! And you can count me in to buy them too!! Please, give a chance to new readers( and us fans) to enjoy Anne Golon's books!
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29,861
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Reading this book (and the whole series) opens a door to an era while entertaining the reader with a great love story and adventure novel all rolled into one. The authors' attention to historic detail is incredible yet the writing is completely modern.
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i enjoy alot of steven's music, and don't dislike this CD; the only problem being that it sounds the same as ever other album he's ever done. he wasn't even original on his first CD, and now - how many ablums down the road? - he still sounds the same. i wouldn't suggest buying this CD. just buy one and you've heard it all.
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This is one of the worst recordings i have ever had the displeasure of listening to.The music is grating and conflicts badly with the artists vocals.If you must have annoying,80's influenced contempory pop/rock,then sample something by Eric Champion or Michael W. Smith.If you want somthing for it's acoustic edge,look into artists such as Eli or Jenifer Knap.
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This cd literally makes my stomach turn every time I tried to hear it. This thing is just so disgustingly bad that I feel sorry for all of you who own this. Not only are the lyrics blatantly secular with the exception of a few words tossed in here and there, but it's so downright boring that almost every time I've tried listening to it I've ended up falling asleep during it. This cd is just plain rotten and is hands down the worst Christian cd ever made and also is one of the worst cd's ever made period. Steven's Heaven in the Real World and Signs of Life are pure masterpieces that deserve a thunderous applause from Heaven, but Speechless deserves to get boos all around and should be tossed in the dumpster. The only redeeming quality is the maginificent song Speechless, but anyone who's intelligent should instead find some way to get that one song and not buy the whole album for it. The song doesn't even deserve to be a part of this. Please DO NOT buy this album.
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This cd stinks worse than decaying flesh and rotten hamburger meat. SCC has really messed up with this release. I just don't understand Christian artists anymore. They put out a few great remarkable feats of achievement, and then all of a sudden they start putting out smut like this. Jars of Clay is the latest band to have committed this heinous sin. Jars hasn't done anything truly remarkable since their debut, and SCC hasn't done anything groundbreaking since Signs of Life. It's been more than 6 years since that wonderful album came out. Would it be too hard to assume that by now he would've created something either as good, almost as good, or God forbid! even better. Steven Curtis Chapman I'm sorry to report is just another artist in a long line of Christian artists who have steadily gone downhill in an awful big hurry.
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Speechless is by far my absolute favorite of the SCC albumns I have heard. The first time I listened to the CD I found my toe-tapping to songs like "Dive"- A song about diving right into the river of life. "The Change"- A song that says we should not only appear to be a Christian, but also live the life of a Christian. "Next Five Minutes"- Which talks about the preciouness of every minute, and how we should live the next five minutes as if they were our last. and "Whatever."- Which reminds us that it's not what we think we can do to best serve God, but what He thinks.I also found myself weeping to songs such as "The Journey"- a BEAUTIFUL instrumental. and "With Hope."- A piece that reminds me that I always have hope in Jesus Christ.Though all the other CDs I own of his are phenominal, this one simply shines brighter than the rest. I heartily recommend this wonderful album to any SCC fan. Even if you aren't a fan, you will be after hearing this albumn
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29,867
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I bought this album because I liked one of the songs from the WoW 99 disc. I thought I might like one other song. I was wrong! I like ALL of the songs. SCC is unbelieveable! You owe it to yourself to buy this CD!!!
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29,868
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I LOVED this CD I think it was one of his best. All the songs to the end are awesome. I especially like "Finger Prints of God." I definately recommened that you buy this CD. IF you liked his other CDs you'll love this one.
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29,869
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Speechless is 1999's Best Record, and I think we'll see Steven take home the Best Male Vocalist and Artist of the Year dove awards this year. The startup song, Dive, is awesome and then transitions right into the title song, Speechless, which is masterfully done. You can really tell that he's recording this with the band, as it's so seamless. Get this CD, you'll be....well, you'll be Speechless!
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29,870
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Steven Curtis Chapman has tapped into the generational gap with this, his latest album, Speechless. I was left in awe at the inspiring and magnificent poetry that flowed within the words. This is a CD that merges breath taking ballads, car dancing guitar jams, and a twist of calming classical music. The world needed to remember that music is not only an art with instruments of sound, but also with utensils of knowledge, dreams wrapped in beautiful phrases that reach down and grab your soul back to life. The love songs on this CD were not just about God, but TO Him. Hats off Steven! You have renewed my hopes that christian music can and will be taken to new levels. Music is after all, the poetry of ones' soul.
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29,871
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These days there are many asking the question, "How does Steven Curtis Chapman continue churning out songs that speak to so many so spiritually?" The answer is really a simple one. Steven models relationship with Jesus Christ. Yes he knows music. Yes he knows how to pen poetic lyrics. Yes he still know how to match the right music to the right message. But these are extras. Steven sings from the heart. He sings from his own relationship with the God of this universe. That's how it's done!
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29,872
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Signs of Life introduced me to Steven Curtis Chapman, and still remains my favorite. It is not surpassed by his newest album in my own opinion, but that does not mean his latest isn't a good buy - I don't regret it. Dive is an extremely catchy song that immediately made me want to listent to the rest of the album. And Be Still is a beautiful tune to end the album. The strings are very noticeable on the CD, giving it a somewhat different feel from previous CDs, and as fun as it is to listen to, I don't expect the addicting quality Signs of Life had on me. But it is fun, and it is uplifting - certainly a success. Who knows? Maybe it will grow on me just like his previous album did.
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29,873
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I heard the song "Dive", and I just have to get this album. SCC has topped himself this time.
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29,874
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These songs touch the depth of my soul & I just know Steven Curtis Chapman feels what I feel about the Lord.
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29,875
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More hip hop then his others. I think this is one of the best he has done! I would recommend it to any one!!!!!! God bless!
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29,876
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I am amazed and in awe of this wonderful work created by Steven Curtis Chapman. As a songwriter myself, I am astounded by the incredible writing on this album, and the incredible production. This is Steven Curtis Chapman at the top of his game. He has a created an album that is fun, exhilirating and profound. Favorites on the album for me include, "Dive," "Speechless," "Great Expectations" and "Be Still And Know." I can't find a single flaw on this album, and I beleive that God has truly touched Steven with an incredible gift. You won't be dissapointed with this album!
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29,877
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...pweese do forgive me if I have. It's a great, great album. It was the second SCC album I ever got (after falling in love with Greates Hits I was overjoyed to get Speechless for my birthday!), and it remains one of my favorites. "Dive" is a wonderful song, another one of those that makes you want to get up and dance (or, in this case, dive in!). The title song is pretty good, and, well, all the rest are great, most especially "Fingerprints of God", "The Journey" (actually J.A.C. Redford gets credit for that, as it's instrumental), and "With Hope" can make you cry if you're not careful. "What I Really Want to Say", though not as acoustically pretty as some other ballads to Mary Beth, is touching and so, so true. "The Invitation" is the only song you'll want to skip. So, all in all, this new entry from the incredibly cute Kentucky boy gets five stars.~ Child of the Burning Heart
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29,878
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Though this album is different than his other ones, I find it still very consistent with his genre. I find myself thinking of my friends when I hear "Fingerprints", and want to dance to "Dive". I continue to enjoy every album he has put out.
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29,879
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This is a great c.d. It has upbeat songs, and is really fun to listen to, and it's about the most important thing of all... GOD!
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29,880
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This is a great album. What makes it so great is that the same spirit of worship and awe of God is there as it has been in his other albums, while the emphatic musical style is different. Notice the symphonic arrangements ("Be Still and Know")and heavier guitar and bass lines ("Last Five Minutes")-- the album has a more 'concert feel' than his previous albums, but lyrics are still very powerful ("The Invitation," "Be Still and Know") and worshipful ("Speechless," "Great Expectations"). He continues to make great albums without compromising the message or watering down the musicianship.
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29,881
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Stephen Curtis Chapman is at his best with "Speecheless". It is his finest recording yet. His songs make me want to praise God. He has inspired me and he will inspire you if you this to this awsome CD.
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29,882
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This is one of my favorite Steven C's CDs. The last track on the CD is my favorite. If this song does not move you to tears and awe of our awesom God, then nothing will.
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29,883
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Ok, how do I explain? I've been picked up off and on during the years. Each time I'm picked up, I get probed. And not just by a little gray. And not just once or twice. The whole darn ship of 'em line up to probe me. Repeatedly.So, I bought this device, thinking that if it went off, I'd have time to escape to my lead-lined safe room, or at least grab a weapon. So what happened? Not what I expected. It didn't give me any warning at all. The range is extremely limited. Only later did I see the disclaimer: "For best results, hold directly under saucer."Anyway, I woke up in the ship as I was being probed. And this stupid product was beeping. It kept beeping the whole time that I was being probed by every single crewman. Do you have any idea how annoying it can be to hear tinny beeping as you are being probed by a ship full of grays?Worst of all, the company would not give me a refund.
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29,884
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After my first abduction I sought out to arm myself with something that would prevent this from happening to me again. Alas, the UFO Detector.Since then my microwave, TV, radio, and cellphone have been causing the device to alarm several times, sending me in a state of panic where I'd hide under my bed for days. Next time it went off it was no false alarm. And I was, again, on board an alien vessle with probes hanging from every opening of my body.I'd guess that for this "Detector" to work you'd need to be in an environment free from all electrical interferences. Above all, I DO NOT recommend this product.
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29,885
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Seriously...After like two times it breaks. The first time, upon encountering the UFO the device started to shutter and shake REALLY bad and then lost all power. The second time, well...that time was mostly okay, but the third time it didn't work at all. I had to get out of bed with a flashlight and when I finally got the UFO to come over, the device just sat there like it was a toaster or something. Seriously, if your looking for a GOOD UFO detector, look elsewhere.
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29,886
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I loved this product, it would have received 5 stars if I hadn't had to sell my ray gun to purchase it. Anyone serious about UFO hunting and exploration. needs this for their kit.
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29,887
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Ok, I bought this stupid thing and I'm driving along feeling safe and peaceful when all in a sudden my engine stalls and my ford starts floating towards saturn and THEN the stupid detector goes dead and it hits me. Electronics fail when a UFO approaches anywhere near!Besides that I don't need some gadget to tell me I'm beaming up again!This thing is like buying those silly weather rocks - by the time the rock is missing, the tornado is already there!At least the rock is environmentally "Green", not like the batteries this thing requires.
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29,888
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I read that Aliens like to do Anal probes so I thought if I hid this in my Bum I could detect them before the got me. Well needless to say I am writing this on my way to Epsolon Epsolon Ack Ack Bivivito 7. I am amazed at how good the Interweb is in space but disappointed that the detection kit did not work as intended.
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29,889
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I was fishing at a lake not far from me and had the device with me. It failed to detect a UFO, and before I know it, they scooped me up in a giant glowing fishing net and carried me to Neptune where I was then probed, injected with I have no idea what, and mercifully, fed quite well. They gave me steak, they were quite nice after the probing actually.I would not recommend this detector, I would not want anybody else to get probed by it.
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29,890
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I bought this to see if there were any aliens here, but since I was in Texas near the Tex/Mex boarder, my alarm would not turn off! Every time I went to home depot or walmart it would go off and I could never get it to turn off! Also when I take it near my vegetables and fruits it goes off, so I have to wrap them in tin foil, which is a hassle. I wonder if there going to release one that detects immigrants.....misc was here....
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29,891
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I'm very upset. Sure the device works fine and immediatly detects all UFO's in the area. Unfortunatly, once the UFO's are detected they no longer qualify as unidentified. How am I supposed to keep believing in UFO's if they no longer exist?
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29,892
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Really? The other reviewers bought this piece of &*%$ ? Can you say shills. Rather than buy this why not take your money and flush it down the toilet as a way of communicating with the little green men?
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29,893
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I like this book, it contains basic information on the Sabbats and includes some handy crafts for you to perform during each Sabbat and some history on them. However the writing is so random you can hardly spot *where* was that thing you saw and wanted to do. But it's nice.
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29,894
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I have to agree with the other reviewers that this book is a bit rambly, but that is part of its charm. It has a very conversational voice, and you can tell the author feels deeply about the subject matter. Still, if you are trying to learn about the traditional holidays, you should not use this as your only text. Try it in conjunction with other books: The Wiccan Cookbook, The Wheel of the Year, Celtic Folklore Cooking and any of a dozen more will give you an organized look at the seasons and traditions. Good luck on your path!
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29,895
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I use this almost exclusively.You need very little, a little goes a very very long way.I've been using exclusively eros pjur woman for maybe 3 years, and I've had to buy 2 bottles, through long distance relationships, and actively living with beaus... a couple drops will do ya hehe.plus its very mild and me, I'm allergic to most things, but this I have no adverse reaction to.
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29,896
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oh the gauntlet of lubes can be overwhelming but in my searches i have found what i consider to be the best. pjur woman.this is not a thick, goopy, heavy feeling lube. this is light and sweet jesus, it is so smooth and sexy. (concentrate on the review karrie...)there is no odd heating or cooling, nor is there any irritating fragrance added. just gorgeous slip and slide. i have also found that it leaves the skin of my lady bits soft and smooth.the only improvement i would suggest is a more convienent cap. the one on the bottle is a screw-off cap. a pop-top would be better, IMO. hands get slippery...
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29,897
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Since I discovered it I don't use anything else. Silky smooth and rich. Good for massages too, so very versatile all around. Try it, you'll like it!
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29,898
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I bought this thinking it might help with friction-based discomfort. Since coming off of birth control, I've had dryness issues and painful sex. This product was not helpful. The feel is silky, yes, but not slick. It took a LOT of the product to get any kind of benefit, and even then it just felt weird. Afterward, it was very difficult to clean off, and left an "after" feel about which neither of us were pleased. I can't imagine wanting to be covered in it for a "massage," either. I don't see the point of this product in any respect.
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29,899
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Product not as pictured. Ordered the Silicone Personal Lubricant as shown but received the Gel.The original stays slippery for a long time, enhancing the wife's pleasure.Gel gets sticky and is a turn-off for her.
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