The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed [2 CD] | ![The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed [2 CD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nPYPh%2BfqL._SL500_.jpg)
| Artist: Ry Cooder
Label: Rhino
Category: Music
List Price: $29.98
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1704
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 515893
UPC: 081227989194
EAN: 0081227989194
ASIN: B001EO2UJA
Release Date: October 28, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Get Rhythm | | • | Low-Commotion | | • | Available Space | | • | On A Monday | | • | Do Re Mi | | • | Which Came First | | • | The Very Thing That Makes You Rich(Makes Me Poor) | | • | Down In Hollywood | | • | Smells Like Money | | • | Let's Work Together | | • | I Got Mine | | • | Cherry Ball Blues | | • | Jesus On The Mainline | | • | Tattler | | • | Teardrops Will Fall | | • | Maria Elena | | • | Jesse James |
Disc 2
| • | Paris, Texas | | • | Theme From Southern Comfort | | • | Tamp 'Em Up Solid | | • | Billy The Kid | | • | Crazy 'Bout An Automobile(Every Woman I Know) | | • | Drive Like I Never Been Hurt | | • | Feelin' Bad Blues | | • | Boomer's Story | | • | How Can You Keep Moving(Unless You Migrate Too) | | • | Alimony | | • | Always Lift Him Up/Kanaka Wai Wai | | • | Theme From Alamo Bay | | • | Dark End Of The Street | | • | Why Don't You Try Me | | • | Poor Man's Shangri-La | | • | Going Back To Okinawa | | • | Little Sister |
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Product Description
Visionary, Grammy-winning guitar legend, composer, and producer Ry Cooder's epic musical journey has explored the realms of rock, blues, country, folk, Hawaiian, Latin, Tuvan throat singing, jazz, and Tex-Mex-to name a few. On 'The UFO Has Landed', Rhino celebrates four decades of his eclectic output with a 2-CD 34 track collection of his work as a solo artist, collaborator, and soundtrack composer. Spanning 38 years- from Cooder's self titled 1970 debut to his 2008 album 'I, Flathead'- the anthology includes his most memorable selections as well as one previously unreleased track.
Album Description
Two CD set. Visionary Grammy-winning guitar legend, composer, and producer Ry Cooder's epic musical journey has explored the realms of Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, Hawaiin, Latin, Tuvan throat singing, Jazz, and Tex-Mex-to name a few. On The UFO Has Landed, Rhino celebrates four decades of his eclectic output with a two CD 34 track collection of his work as a solo artist, collaborator, and soundtrack composer. Spanning 38 years- from Cooder's self titled 1970 debut to his 2008 album I, Flathead- the anthology includes his most memorable selections as well as one previously unreleased track. Born in LA, California, Cooder first attracted attention in the 1960s, playing with Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.
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 Near perfection November 1, 2008
Texarado Man (Morrison, CO USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful anthology by one of most important unsung heroes of the last 50 years. I can't think of many anthologies that can present an artist to new fans as thoroughly and joyfully as this one.
I just have one complaint, and it's not a minor one. Where the heck is "Across the Borderline"?. Not only is it his most covered song, not many songs can capture a mindset that of hundreds of thousands of immigrants from the south like that. I'm not making a political statement here - this song is just like capturing lightning in a bottle and its omission leaves a big hole in this otherwise perfect collection.
Good Collection of Songs November 7, 2008
Murky (Florida)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Looking through the songlist, this is a pretty good sampling of Cooder's work. I think the songs work well together as a collection and offer a chance for listeners to explore some of the many thingds he's done. There are a lot of things missing, as noted in the comment about 'Borderline', but I think that as hard as it would be for me to pick a handful of favorites from the many possibilities, this set has good balance. I have a collection that must include everything on this compilation and so much more, but I'll probably buy it soon just because it's there. Ry Cooder's tunes are like shoes that don't need breaking in. Fit right, first time, every time.
nancy lee October 30, 2008
N. L. Yearwood (fort bragg,ca.)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
wonderful, uplifting your soul music. beautiful recording resinates your music system. a joy to behold.
CATCHER IN THE RY..... November 15, 2008
Daniel Sneddon (ONTARIO,CANADA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ry Cooder has been around a long time and has released many albums/c d's,and contributed as a session man and producer.His music is varied and Ry has explored many different styles and tastes.He was even courted by the Rolling Stones as a replacement in the early seventies....So with that written this anthology/overview is essential listening and cuts to the best of his work.In my opinion many of his releases were a mixed bag and he often got lost in what direction he was aiming for to capture the listener.Case in point were his last two releases which I considered poor...."BUT" this anthology is very good and Ry's signature slide guitar rifts and catchy hooks are worth every penny!
A Door Opener January 1, 2009
Thomas A. Overstreet (Maryland, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I come to Ry Cooder via Captain Beefheart and Little Feat but I had never gotten around to checking out Ry. This anthology for the new comer contains two things in abundance fun and variety. The fun comes mainly in the joy that comes from the musicians having so much fun while playing this music. These guys are having a blast and it shows. Granted my musical tastes are all over the place and here you have 2 CDs worth of for lack of a better term "Roots" music. I'm no expert at this style of music but I can tell when music is being played with natural expertise, Ry is a master guitarist and one of the best slide guitarist I've ever heard. The songs are about life and a very full life at that, this set was lovingly put together by Ry's son Joachim who has been playing and writing songs with Ry for a number of years now. Filled with wonderful songs that should have been huge hits if they had been released during the right time periods. There are too many songs to create a list of favorites, this collection has stirred my interest in Cooder's music to the point that I've already gotten his two latest "My Name Is Buddy" and "I, Flathead", and in enjoying them I've ordered a number of his early stuff. This collection is a door opener into the world of Ry Cooder, once you get it you'll want more.
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