There's a good portion of their catalog that I like but this one doesn't have much of a melody or structure. IMO, the song was just too experimental and I think the only part I liked was the musical interlude in the middle. 6/10
While I liked the music and vocals, the first lyrical stanza seems to express a contentious opinion about race relations and I can't tell if she's just playing devil's advocate or if she's taking sides here. Whatever the case, I don't agree with the sentiment, especially with what is happening...
It sounds like she's still making the same music that she did in the 90s...not that it's a bad thing as it sounds better than most of the stuff today. Not great, but listenable to. 7/10
Nai, I posted this song a month back and I think it was you who rated it :) Anyway, it's a good number and has become the gateway song into this type of music as I'd like to explore this genre in more depth. Horns in songs can be a bit annoying to me as the blaring can get on my nerves...but...
The singer's voice fits this type of music really well and the instrumentation was very interesting. In one part, the violinist is strumming his instrument instead of using the bow...never seen that before. If only this musical genre would catch on with today's youth. 8/10
The following song...
Nice cocktail music. His choice of progressions is interesting as the song doesn't always go where you think it will. 7/10
I think everyone knows the Marty Robbins song, "El Paso." But did you know he did 2 other songs in that series, each giving a different perspective of what happened to the...
It used to be "Hold On Loosely" but now it's "If I'd Been The One." I love the things he does with the vocals during the verse...and the chorus is really powerful.
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
Ugh...I love his other quieter songs like Solsbury Hill and Red Rain but this song is completely different from his other stuff. And the video is just as annoying as the song.
Nai...Funny enough, I discovered Mark-Almond the band accidentally after doing a search for Marc Almond the singer. And I agree, people should check them out. One of the best unknown bands I've come across.
Your selection was an interesting choice. Definitely something you'd hear for a musical...
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