l MAX MARTINI’S CD REVIEWS Max has been hoarding a stack of CDs for awhile. We decided to list Max's reviews from sober to staggering. Enjoy or avoid — it's up to you! Max Ma1'tini’5 Retina’ St-,-ale: O 0 Martinis — "No need — it's that good!" 1 Martini — “What the hell — just one!" 2 Martinis — “Oh yeah — that's better!” 8 Martinis — “You'll need 'em!” 4 Martinis — “Wake me up when it's over!" “Party Groove: Gay Days Volume 2” - Various Artists (mixed by DJ Randy Bettis) [Centaur Entertainment] Sound bytes & ordering: wvvw.centaurmusic.com As we move through the Pride season, Party Groove: GayDays Volume 2 is simply a must-have. As DJ Randy Bettis puts it, “The intention of my choices was to give _ expression to the special magic created during GayDays. I have crafted this continuous mix to get you up and get you on your way smiling. And if you break out danc- ing, my dreams have come true!" Well Randy — Max is definitely dancing and smiling! 0 Martinis uneadvu _ Allison Tartalia [Make Haste! Records] ‘ Sound bytes & ordering: www.al|isontartalia.com After you hear Allison Tartalia’s Ready, you'll not be surprised at the adjectives being used to describe her: powerful, expressive, quirky, sultry, more jazzy than folky, and edgy. She is also being com- pared to the likes of Laura Nyro, Ricki Lee Jones, and Sophie B. Hawkins. Not only is Allison an amazing singer/performergshe has an extraordinary and original flair for songwriting. Allison received the 2003 Outmusic Award for « Outstanding Debut Recording Female and was nominated for Outstanding Producer. “We're absolutely fabulous when we've got our grove on. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being absolutely fabulous” she says — and Allison is absolutely fabulous so give her a listen. 1 Martini _“Afl'icanism IlI" Various Artists (mixed by Bob Sinclar) [Tommy Boy Entertainment] Sound bytes & ordering: www.tommyboy.com Looking to expand your world music CD collection? If so you might give this a spin. The CD is a fusion of African musical styles including Afrobeat, Calypso, Highlife, Juju, Soca, Toasting, and Zouk. “Africanism lll" is definitely a commendable homage to some of the best African musicians on the planet and will make you want “Zookey" (lift your leg up). 1 Martini “Party Grove: Fireball Volume 3" -' Various Artists (mixed by DJ Paulo) [Centaur Entertainment] Sound bytes & ordering: wvvw.cen- taurmusic.com Pride Choral Evensong ‘Satur_day,july 9, 3:30 pm - Cathedral Church of St. Paul 2 Cherry Street (at Battery Street), Burlington « Officiant: The Rt. Rev. Thomas C.4Ely, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont . preacher: The Rev. Canon Tanya R. Wallace, Canon Educator, Cathedral Church of St- Paul - Music: Works of Thomas Tailis, psaimody sung to traditional Angiican chant, and congregational hymns Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered AND Christian? YES! For more information contact us at 802.864.0471 or www.stpaulscathedralvtorg. The Episcopal Church Welcomes You. If you're looking for something that makes you hot, wet, and keeps you pumped up, this is for you.‘ This is high-powered tribal dance music with drums, diva anthems, and more drums. The continuous mix captures your attention from the start with Michael C's “Feelings" and closes with Paulo's previously unreleased mix of Shelia Brody‘s “U Ain't That Good" — leaving you exhausted but satis- fied. The CDs benefit Chicago's Hearts Foundation (www.thefire- ball.com). 1 Martini ' “SouImates" Rene [Polyphony Music] Sound bytes & ordering: www.renemusiconline.com Max's Take: You'll recognize many of the pieces on this CD — Rene‘s fourth on his own label ~ and there is a good mix of the classical (“Claire de Lune"), movie (“Somewhere in Time"), Broadway ("The Music of the Night"), and tra- ditional (“Amazing Grace"). Rene‘s original arrangements (“Love for all Seasons” and "Anam Cara" (soul- mates)) are creative and seam- lessly woven into the other pieces. This is definitely mood music for all those romantics out there. If it sounds like shmaltz to you, give it a pass. 2 Martinis “lwilight ‘ll-ax" Various Artists (mixed by Steve Yanko) [l'rax Records] Sound bytes & ordering: www.traxrecords.com If you are into the House music scene, "Twilight Trax" has a good mix of the classics (Mr. ‘Fingers’ "Can You Feel It'' and Ron Hardy's “Liquid Love"), along with previous- Iy unreleased grooves (Screamin' Rachel's "Just Want to Make Love" and Master C&J’s ‘‘It Will Make You Happy"). Slide it into your CD player at your next cocktail party (rooftop optional) or if you're like_ Max — for your long commute. 2 Martlnls “BrasiI" Salome de Bahla [Tommy Boy Entertainment] Sound bytes & ordering: www.tommyboy.com Max's Take: Ever heard "Copacabana" in Portuguese? Neither had I until checking out Brasil. Parisian producer, Bob Sinclar (Yellow Productions Recordings), and Tommy Boy Entertainment are introducing North America to Salome de Bahia in August 2005. From the Bahia region of Brazil, Salome de Bahia has been making records since 1958 and was the star of Brazil Tropical — a musical review, which featured forty musicians, singers, and dancers led by bandleader Edvaldo Carneiro. As interesting as hearing "Copacabana" is, this CD won't be appealing to everyone. 3 Martlnls V Max is willing to try anything once, 'does enjoy an occasional martini or two, but prefers Tab ®! J Anywhere, Anyplace, Anytime. a CHILD TRAVEL SERVICES COLCHESTER I SO. BURLINGTON BURLINGTON 0 ST. JOHNSBURY 1-800-203-2929 WWVV.CH ILDTRAVELCOM on.