Aurora [Import]

David Clayton-Thomas (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Justin Time Records
• ASIN: B0007ZADKA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #500,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Aurora Very Disappointing, April 7, 2005

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John Drake (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aurora (Audio CD)

After eagerly awaiting the arrival of this CD I was completely disappointed by what I got. There are a couple of good rockin' songs that are fun to listen to. Nothing you haven't heard 1000 times before but still fun. The jazz songs don't really sound right. As a big Billie Holiday fan I can tell you his phrasing is as boring as it gets. David Clayton-Thomas sounds like a very pale ghost of the man that sang "Go Down Gambling" or "Lucrecia MacEvil" all those years ago. His voice is now frail and his off-key singing can make your hair stand on end. I can't believe he really cares about this recording. The band, as great as they are independently, sounds like they slept through this recording. Nothing like the interaction I saw at the Blood, Sweat & Tears concert at the Empire Theatre in Belleville last summer. I don't want to paint a terrible picture here, I have infinite respect for his work with Blood, Sweat and Tears but without them: Forget It!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Clayton Thomas Does it again!, April 6, 2005

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Bob Yeti (Northeastern United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aurora (Audio CD)

I've never before heard an album claiming to be jazz that contains no jazz improvisation. The concept is mindbogglingly sad. Better put BS&T back together while there's still a chance to save the music and yourself. Good Luck -Bob

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars David at his best, March 21, 2005

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Charles J. Sauer (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aurora (Audio CD)

For all David Clayton-Thomas fans, this is a "must have" for your collection. His voice has never sounded better and the varied material makes this CD a great repeat listen.

No horns this time, but an extremely talented group of musicians including the incredible Doug Riley on keyboards. Great arrangements, expert playing, and of course the voice.