Angel City

Fun show, ingenuos concept, so-so score, with one exception. The ballad With Every Breath I Take is brilliant. One of Coleman's best pieces.

A duet between an author and the character he created, each claiming "you're nothing without me," is just one example of how sharp, witty and clever show is, with an unusual score, jazzy and bluesy and very 1940s, and some of the best lyrics I know.

City of Angels is an incredibly fun, classy, and jazzy musical that delivers. Stellar vocal performances are provided by the entire cast, particularly the female end. The fact that Randy Graff was the only female from this cast nominated at the Tony Awards that year floors me. Kay McClelland and Rachel York deserved nods for their powerful solos, With Every Breath I Take and Lost Found, alone. These two songs are also the type of sultry, jazz solos that one would expect in the 40's, which is why the show works. The music is completely period with when the show takes place, and that's why I love it. The best tracks are:

3) What You Don't Know About Women
6) With Every Breath I Take (destined to be a classic)
9) Lost and Found (wonderful solo)
10) All You Have To Do Is Wait (FUN! FUN! FUN SONG!!! Hilarious as well)
11) You're Nothing Without Me
13) You Can Always Count On Me (Randy Graff's Tony!)

1990 Tony winner for Best Musical, "City Of Angels" contains a great score, filled with jazz-oriented melodies & torch songs. Not all the songs are terrific, but most of the score lends itself to repeat listenings. Best tracks include:

Double Talk
What You Don't Know About Women
With Every Breath I Take [beautiful song!]
Lost And Found
You're Nothing Without Me [the show's hit]
You Can Always Count On Me
Funny

Great cast ... great buy!

This is one of my favorite soundtracks ever! Since I'm going to be working on music for the show, I'm happy that this is the case. It has been in my CD player for a few weeks now, and there's enough variety for it not to get old. But having read through the script makes the lyrics infinitely wittier. Musicals are supposed to rely partially on the lyrics and partially on the script. This show does that perfectly. Without the script, the lyrics are (apparently) lacking. But without the lyrics, the script is missing something. When you put the two pieces together, however, it's really easy to see why this show won a Tony.

I was very impressed that you could get it since the group broke up and lost their record label so it is unavailable now.

It took alot longer to get than I had planned on and I didn't think it was going to come at all, but when I saw that it came from Austrailia, I was impressed with your service and will continue to do business with you for years to come. It is a great CD and I am very happy with my product and my purchase with you. Keep it up!

I am sad to see some of the other people who bought it from you and are whining in their reviews that they are mad and dissapointed because it had not been remastered, Wa, Wa, Wa. They don't deserve to have it. They should be grateful to have even found it.....

Mark C. Tedrow

this album kicks from start to finish, the opening song underground makes you wonder why this band never made the big time, they were a little over kill for the average market, but they had the tools to stand next to the acdcs of there time, in fact both this album and face to face are as good as most of acdcs albums, and they had a much larger following over seas than here in the states.... this is a great album to have, and turn it up......

I recently purchased this CD and was quite disappointed to discover that this CD,when re-issued,was changed from it's original format.Be careful when you order this because the song list has been re-arranged (only mildly annoying)but also,they seem to have omitted the song "Be With You" which was the only ballad on the original album and a GREAT song.They also added the tune "Run For The Shelter" to the lineup which is not a bad song,but certainly dosen't make up for leaving out one of the most memorable songs on the original album.I suppose I wouldn't have been so annoyed about all of this had I known up front that this was NOT going to be the same as when it was issued originally.Finally,you will need to know that the sound quality is not up to par with current releases.It sounds about half as clear and about 2/3rd's the volume capacity as a currently issued CD.

I bought this album back in the 80's at a Harmony Hut in the Columbia Mall in MD. I enjoyed the album but forgot all about it when I left for college. Now, 20 some years later, I just bought the CD and I am so glad I did. I am amazed that these guys never made a dent in America. If you are a fan of hard rock, new wave, funk and metal then you need to get this album. Also check out dark room (more new wave than metal) but really solid. You can find the song "Face the Day" that Great White covered.

Hi this is album is great but it HAS NOT been remastered i have rung the company who stated it hasn't and it sounds like it. The reason I'm giving it three stars is for the following reasons.
1)Not remastered
2)CD notes are non existent less than the original release.
3)Quick cash in because Angels albums bring big money on ebay as they have been out of print for some years.
The Angels were a big and important band in Australias music history and this Australian company should feel embarrassed at the shoddy treatment they have given The Angels back catalogue, next time let Aztec Music do the reissues as they know how to do them properly. What a wasted opportunity

I came across the 'Beyond Salvation' CD quite by accident,but being a fan of all things 80s and melodic metal I had to check it out,I was very pleasantly surprised. This band never really made it big in the states but that's a shame,the sound (in my opinion) is very similar to Night Ranger and they could have had a lot of success had they hung in there (and gotten the right push from their label)
All the songs on this CD are very good and you're toes will be tapping,the standouts in my opinion are 'Dogs Are Talking' 'Rhythm Rude Girl' 'Can't Shake It (which was also done by Great White,this version is very good),Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again,and Let The Night Roll On
there are no terrible songs on the CD and it's worth checking out if you like melodic rock (think Journey,Night Ranger,Survivor)

The Upside - the production is very good,the songs are very good,'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' is awesome,'Can't Shake It' and 'Let The Night Roll On' all groove with the best of their peers

The Downside - some of the lyrics are a bit ridiculous and cheesy (but hey,it was still the 80s) and most of the songs are great to listen to but are also easy to forget (which is where a label's push helps so much)

The Bottom Line - this band should have gotten more fame then they did,they had a lot of potential,if you like melodic rock with a definite 80s feel check 'em out (especially at these prices,it's well worth it) you 'll be glad you did...donut man says so!!!

Great album but this release has not neen remastered, the only reason it got released was because the Angels back catalogue brings big money on Ebay Australia as it hasn't been availible for some time. This company is only doing a quick cash in avoid at all cost if nobody buys they might get the message.

This album is the only one that I have EVER come across where EVERY song got to my 5-stars playlist. The album is short but don't underestimate it! Every single song is unique. There is no filler on this CD. I love it.

Review by Tyler Wagnon:

If you like getting in drunken bar fights, Angel City Outcasts is the band for you. Within Let It Ride, there are literally dozens of sing-a-longs perfect for a 4am belligerent drunk.

Angel City Outcasts play a mix of punk rock and rock n roll with snarling, scruffy vocals. Picture a mix of Rancid, Social Distortion, and even Kiss. The energy level on this album is amazing and really makes you want to jump around and possibly kick some ass.

"LA Rock City" is a reworking of the infamous Kiss track "Detroit Rock City" with a few minor changes in the lyrics. Another stand out track is "Popeye in Afghanistan" as it uses the melody from the Popeye theme song and belts out lyrics about kicking Middle Eastern ass.

Let It Ride is probably the most energetic and fun punk n roll release I've heard in years and years. If you want an in your face energetic album, look no further.

Angel City Outcasts are one of the most important bands out right now. This CD is amazing from start to finish. I hate to compare their sound with other bands because they don't sound like any other band, but if you are a fan of Dropkick Murphys, U.S. Bombs, Rancid, or similar bands, then you'll love Angel City Outcasts!

While it is kind of hard to top Angel City's most famous song Love Me Right, which uses a sample of Oh Sheila, a prince song from the 80's. This cd is still a really great track on it's own. I personally love vocals and Lara Allen is probably one of the better house singers out there. Her voice is just so dreamy and sweet. There are 7 tracks or rather remixes on here, so for me that is a great feature. The best of them, I think, is the JJ Stockholm edit. A little funky and definetly something to make the dance floor groove. Aside from that mix as well as a dub version, the cd features other mixes from Quadrosonic, BCD Project & Rob Mayth.

This is the most addictive song I've heard in a while. She has a beautiful voice. I just wish her whole album were as good as this single. She's also totally hot. Which helps. =-)

Excellent single. And the Rob Mayth/BDC mixes are amazing, almost at the point of getting too pop, but stays true to the genre. Previous singles Do You Know and Touch Me, which are covers of Cathy Denis and Robert Miles' Children got me hooked with their equally amazing mixes from the same group of mixers. Never heard of Angel City before, but I now will be checking everything they put out.

this quite possibly is one of the best tracks... ever.
next to atb-ecstasy of course. thanks.

if you don't have it.. get it! now!
not really.. BUY IT THIS SECOND!!

This is definitely a good single album. I especially love the Phunk Investigation Club Mix, as I think it is very well made in all ways. Its a perfectly put together single. Radio version is good as well, but like all radio versions its a bit naked and short. When something is this good you want to enjoy listening to it longer. :o)

I love this single just as much as ATB's Ecstasy.

probably back in 1990 or 1991 and I have to tell you I fell in love with it instantly and it's a shame that they never released anything else because that song called Boy From Hell's Kitchen is absolutely excellent. and the rest of the CD isn't at all bad. I would have loved to have seen them live.

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The Rock City Angels were the east coast answer to Guns N Roses. The band scratched and clawed their way out of Ft Lauderdale Florida to a multi-million dollar deal on Geffen Records. That would be a dream for most young rockers. This dream slowly became a nightmare of what could of been. A dark cloud hangs over this band like Hurricane Andrew hanging over Ne 2 Nd Ave. Origanlly called The Abusers Bobby Bondage and the correctly named Andy Panik were as punk as they come. Another local band The Kids were the Abusers running buddies.Their young talented guitar player would drift between the bands. There was something different about this kid he had much bigger plans for his future so when the Kids and the newly Renamed Rock City Angels moved to LA LA land in 1985 this kid would play with both bands by night and hit endless auditions during the day. The Angels would tweek the line up until Geffen Records heard some local lp with the RCA on there doing Teenage Lipstick Girls. All was well a new album deal and the future looked bright ... WRONG >>> First comes the news that the Angels would soon need a new guitar player. Johnny Depp just got Nightmare on Elm Street.More bad news followed Geffen also signed an LA band with the same sound look and pension for destruction . So the word came down the Angels were to become Rebels, Delta Rebels to record their debut cd. To make a very long story short In Memphis with Tom Zuzat the recorded a double album, derailed a freight train and consumed all the beverages and anything else they could get their hands on! One of the songs was Mary co -wrote by Johnny Depp. But Liza Jo co-penned by future country star David Lee Murphy is more of a blues fest than rock...but it worked. All the songs on this album are Rock N Roll classics. South of the Border by far is the most moving and powerful track on the album. The Memphis Horns were used on this track and clearly it made a great song better! Deep Inside My Heart the opening track smacks you right in the face and takes you right down Alligator Alley to The Dark End of The Street. And Boys from Hells Kitchen is not about New York City with all due respect but a rundown section in Ft Lauderdale near the airport which became a haven for misguided youth and druggies, hookers.These Arms are Made By Otis Redding at first seems out of place but after listening a few times it becomes part of this masterpiece. Hush Child was the most talked about song on the album. For those of us who rememeber the shows at Godmothers a lesbian dive bar recall the song being played slowly masterfully by Davy Gregg. The sped up version grows on you as Andy and Bobby sing the chorus.Beyond Babylon is one the most musically challnging on the album and pleasant surprises.After coming back to LA the rumor that has followed this band is that David Geffen after signing band after band had a budget crisis and had to flip a coin on who was gonna get the big push from A&R. The coin toss whether you believe in ledgends sealed the fate for the Rock City Angels. The winner of that toss in late 1986 was Guns N Roses. The two most important things to remember about The Rock City Angels is play it loud and never let Andy Panik crash at your place!!