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All in One Voice

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"All in One Voice" is a wonderful record but what is the point of making a record this good if half of the world doesn't even know it's out there. Bonnie Tyler's previous album, "Free Spirit," was heavily promoted but apparently did not sell well. That album was a mixed bag; some truly great cuts and then some truly not so great cuts. On the other hand, "All in One Voice," is so fresh & exciting and there's not a dud amoung the cuts. On top of the good material, this album harbors some of Tyler's best singing to date! Beginning with "Heaven" and continuing right through "Like an Ocean" and beyond, this collection is uncommonly beautiful. My favorite cut is "You Always Saw the Blue Skies," which is playful, quirky and totally captivating. Tyler's rendition of "I Put a Spell on You," is incredibly haunting and believable while the string arrangement blew me away. Mild filler might be "The Reason Why," and "Return to Blue," but it's good filler nonetheless. One misfire - "He's the King," and "Silent Night," though the latter misses out only because it sounds like it was never finished, cutting off very quickly after the second verse. Still, this album has so many great moments and should have been heard here in the U.S. Who even knew about it? Where are Ms. Tyler's promoters, managers, and record people? They're certainly not working for her! If they were, this album would have put Bonnie Tyler back in the limelight where she belongs.

Bonnie Tyler has recorded many outstanding albums (and one or two of lesser quality) but this obscure 1998 album may actually be the best of the lot. A new Bonnie album is a rarity these days, so much so that I wondered if there would ever be another, but in 2003 a collection of covers was released. As I write this, I have not had the pleasure of hearing that album, but if the covers included here are anything to go by, it will be sensational.

The covers here include Angel of the morning, I put a spell on you and The rose, all of which sound fresh and exciting despite the frequency with which they've been covered previously. More surprising is the inclusion of a Christmas carol. I'm never keen on Christmas songs being included on normal albums (though it is, sensibly, the final track) and nor am I am wild about hearing yet another version of the lovely but over-recorded Silent night, but I have to say that Bonnie's version is pure magic, even despite the rather sudden ending. On this evidence, I wish Bonnie would record an entire Christmas album.

Of course, this album does not just contain covers but many originals too. Perhaps the best song here is You always saw the blue skies, in which Bonnie misses the optimism of an ex-lover, or maybe a lost mother or father - the lyrics are open to interpretation. Several of these show Bonnie looking to the future, sometimes bright and optimistic, sometimes unsure or worried.

There are no hard driving rockers on this album, but while Bonnie is brilliant at those - her original version of Simply the best is at least as good as Tina Turner's famous cover of the song - the quality of the music here is so good that you don't need them.

This album was released in Germany but not in Britain or America - no surprise because Bonnie is more popular in Germany than elsewhere. Nevertheless, if you like any of Bonnie's music, you will surely love this album. It is well worth whatever effort is required to find it.

It starts with Bonnie's beautiful voice coming into its own when she sings the delierously great song Heaven and pores her heart and soul into it and it ends with her great rendition of Silentnight.Everything in between is just to hard to describe as there are not enough words in the english language to capture the beauty and brilliance of this album.Why this album was not released worldwide is beyond me a total lack of competence,like always when it comes to Bonnie Tyler(sad but true see what they did to free spirit another brilliant Bonnie Tyler album that did not get the promotion and therefore recognition it deserved due to East West),on behalf of East West records.That is the second cd they just let get down the drain and I can only feel for Bonnie who must be so dissapointed(latest news she has finally left East West.A good decision before those guys ruin her career completely!!To all you Bonnie fans out there I can only say do not be deterred by the import price!!This cd is a defenate must in your collection.Its Bonnie at her absolute best!!

Too bad this one wasn't released in America. Tyler sounds wonderful mixing interesting covers, celtic flavor, and her reliable rock songs. It's nice to hear her singing more about love and less about lust. Highlights are the single "Heaven", the upbeat "You Always Saw the Blue Skies", and "He's the King". A great step towards a mature and exciting future for Tyler. This review written by Trent

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Bonnie's cover of The Rose is awesome (even better than Midler's original version in my opinion) BUT her cover of Angel of the Morning IS TOTALLY PHENOMENAL!!!! THAT is reason enough to buy this CD. I have been a Bonnie fan since I was 6 years old with the release of her It's a Heartache album (one of the few vinyl I still currently have). I love her import CD's sometimes better than her domestic ones, much better production on her songs. Her voice gets better with age, and when I saw her perform on Celebrity Duets (US version) a couple years back, I saw she STILL HAD IT. Don't worry about America Bonnie, your true fans will still follow your career even if your music stays overseas.

I have to make periodic overnight trips that require 6 hrs of driving. I take my house cat too. The cat bitches constantly until I put Bonnie's All In One Voice CD into the player. The instant Heaven (first song) begins she quiets down and settles in. This is my most favorite album of everything I have. I have several Bonnie Tyler albums but I'd put this group of songs above my Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris and all. There is not a bad song on the album. This album and Heart Strings I believe to be her two best. I rate All in One Voice #1 and Heart Strings #2.

All the previous reviewers have done a fine job of describing this album, it's beautiful, the fact that she is not popular in America is a good thing, and something she should be proud of, means her music has style and taste!Sorry but R&B and rap have well overstayed their 15 minutes!

I MANAGED TO GET A HOLD OF THIS CD A FEW WEEKS BACK AND I THINK IT IS ONE OF HER BEST ALBUMS!. ALL THE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM ARE SUNG WITH SUCH PASSION AND I THINK BONNIE GETS BETTER WITH AGE!.

This album is the most unique work I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Most of the songs come from Celtic culture, and the undeniable huskiness in her voice is brought out. Heaven is the most beautiful song she has ever sang, and the ending was quite a pleasent surprise for me. Soon Will Be Too Late and The Reason Why show her r&b side, While the sultry Return to Blue shows how she can croon to the likes of Sade. The Rose and Angel of the Morning are the best cover versions I've heard ever, and We Can Start Here is extremely beautiful and rare in which most singers wouldn't even try to touch. Bonnie's voice is a rare treasure that most are missing out on. All In One Voice says it all for this album and only BONNIE TYLER can do it!!!