![]() Leonard Bernstein: The 1953 American Decca Recordings $39.98 This is an invaluable set for Bernstein fans. Along with these early recordings you get his interesting analysis of each work. The sound is ancient mono but these records tell of what was to come from Lenny. They are very fine, especially his hectic version of the Tchaikovsky 6th. ![]() Local Band Does O.K. $15.98 Umphrey's McGee came out of South Bend Indiana building a loyal following mainly by constant touring. The band straddles the line between jam band and progressive rock often being compared to bands like Phish and The Grateful Dead. Personally I was never a big fan of either of the above mentioned bands, but I enjoy most of what Umphrey's does. I really think it is the prog element of this band that brings their sound more to my personal taste. One thing that this album demonstrates is that this band can pull off just about any musical style there is. They are all over the place stylistically with plenty of instrumental fireworks to please jam and prog fans alike. The vocals are nothing spectacular and their lyrics are serviceable, but nothing mind blowing (better than Phish's however). Highlights include "Andy's Last Beer", "Ringo", "Prowler", "Uncle Wally" and "Nothing Too Fancy". This album seems to come the closest of their studio discs to capturing the band's live sound, although live many of these tracks are stretched out far beyond what you hear here. I give this one a solid 4 stars. ![]() SOFT TOY/Smesharik Losyash [A hero from the cartoon Smeshariki, beloved by children, Losyash is an excellent item for your child. Losyash is an absentminded scholar, living in a world of philosophical theory. Upon the encouragement of Pin, he read a great deal of scientific literature and became a real (or almost real) scholar. He loves to curl up on the couch with a good book, but he doesnt forget to watch the activity of a star and predict the future. Our philosopher has the ability to predict not just the future, but also the weather. He does not always, of course, give an accurate prognosis, but where dont errors occur? With this toy, your child will not be bored, because Losyash can speak and laugh amusingly. You simply need to press a button. On the electronic chip there are written the 3 variants of sound effects that play randomly] $19.99 A hero from the cartoon Smeshariki, beloved by children, Losyash is an excellent item for your child. Losyash is an absentminded scholar, living in a world of philosophical theory. Upon the encouragement of Pin, he read a great deal of scientific literature and became a real (or almost real) scholar. He loves to curl up on the couch with a good book, but he doesnt forget to watch the activity of a star and predict the future. Our philosopher has the ability to predict not just the future, but also the weather. He does not always, of course, give an accurate prognosis, but where dont errors occur? With this toy, your child will not be bored, because Losyash can speak and laugh amusingly. You simply need to press a button. On the electronic chip there are written the 3 variants of sound effects that play randomly. |
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