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Anywhere But Here (IMPORT)

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I've seen Tory Cassis twice: once on "Gabereau", a Canadian talk show, and once live. On TV he performed alone with an acoustic guitar and that impressed me enough to go see him live, where he performed with a bass player and drummer. THEN, I bought the CD, and with its full instrumentals have been blown away ever since. Tory's voice is a unique deep blend of his own style, mixed with a smidgeon of Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, Jr. His songs are thoughtful, funny and touching. He shows musical maturity even though he's quite young. The songs, "Such a Crime" and "Sunrise" are sure to catch on at least on college radio! I recommend this CD with a huge smile and thumbs-up to Tory.

In a word, sexy. In a few more, smooth as satin, mellow, and sure to find at permanent place near your CD player. I had the pleasure of seeing him live in early '99, and I couldn't wait for his album to come out. It was certainly worth the wait, and then some.

Tory Cassis's CD is the kind of thing you can't wait to start spinning the moment you walk in the door from a hard days work. The music is fantastic and real... and these songs hit the right spots, we've all been there. "Such a Crime" is a favorite... and guess what ladies, he's a hottie. With a new video running on Canada's Much Music, it'll be no time at all until Tory becomes a household name. I can't wait to catch his act live in the city.

I saw Tory at the Reservoir Lounge in Toronto while taking a much needed break from a conference. He and his band were incredibly talented. I ended up leaving the show with a few CDs and fond memories of the Reservoir Lounge (where they serve great mojitos). I hope he and his band cross the border and play a show in my neck of the woods.

I am definitely not the most sophisticated music connoisseur you will ever come across. What I do know is that I was flipping through the channels one day and stopped just in time to here Tory Cassis belt out "Such a Crime" on a local Canadian morning talk show. I was absolutely transfixed by the vivid lyrics, the rich and intense layers of music, and the depth of Tory's voice.

At the end of his set, when he was being interviewed by the talk show host, he seemed slightly embarrassed saying that the song would sound much better on the CD with all the instruments present (he only had a guitar and a small back up band). I searched all over Edmonton looking for the CD and finally found it in a tiny music store an hour away from my home. The song sounded fantastic on the TV and perfectly unbelievable on the CD.

Tory Cassis' "Anywherebuthere" was bought originally for just one song but I quickly fell in love with the entire CD.

Tory Cassis' "Anywhere But Here" is possibly the finest album I've picked up in years. The musicianship, the songwriting, the TEXTURE of the album stand head-and-shoulders above the mainstream. Think of the music as introspective-thoughtful-dark-humorous lyrics mixed in with crime-jazz music.

I was lucky enough to see Tory twice - once in Greenwich Village as a solo opener for Moxy Früvous (when he presented "The Ugliest, Tackiest Christmas Present Ever"), and at C'est What in Toronto with a full band. Both times his skill and personality were awe-inspiring, not to mention one of the tightest bands in the universe (who also appear on the album).

Buy the album - buy several copies and give them to your friends - go see the show - you won't be disappointed.

One word sums up this cd.... fantastic!! Kinda jazzy, kinda bluesy, it's sexy, funky and smooth all at the same time. The track that made me take notice is "Such a Crime". Passionate and strong, his voice is somewhat reminiscent of a young Frank Sinatra, but more modern and alot sexier. On the strength of this song alone, and with high expectations, I purchased this cd. I was not disappointed! Every single track is incredible! If I had to pick a second favorite track, it'd be "Baby's Coming Home". I've never heard a song that inspires candlelight and a glass of wine as much as this one. Get this CD, you won't be disappointed!