Bare (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD)

Annie Lennox | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: J-Records
• ASIN: B00009MGG6
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,759 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. A Thousand Beautiful Things

2. Pavement Cracks

3. The Hurting Time

4. Honestly

5. Wonderful

6. Bitter Pill

7. Loneliness

8. The Saddest Song

9. Erased

10. Twisted

11. Oh God

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANGELS REALLY DO EXIST!, June 10, 2003

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Richard Coeur de Lion "Free Man In Paris" (BOSTON, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bare (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) (Audio CD)

When Annie Lennox called her first solo album "Diva" she wasn't just whistling dixie. The term "Diva" has been degraded to the point of meaninglessness these days and packs all the punch of a cup of watery decaf. If you believe what VH1 has to say, then just about anyone with a vocorder, an army of male dancers, or a hand in the air is a "Diva". Well, I've always regarded Annie Lennox and Sinead O'Connor as the two greatest female voices in popular music today. "Bare" is a miracle of passion, talent and intelligence. Annie Lennox requires none of the smoke and mirrors employed by the cavalcade of semi-talents who litter the pop music landscape. "Bare" is pure, unmitigated rock/soul/pop that sets a new standard for female vocalists from all genres to meet. Eleven years is way, way way too long to wait for a new cd from Annie.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing album from an amazing woman., June 23, 2003

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David Khaindrava (Austell, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bare (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) (Audio CD)

After listening to Diva (for 11 years now) I did not think any album could ever compare to it. And here we are again. 8 years after releasing Medusa (which in itself is a great album) we have finally been blessed with another timeless album.

To state the obvious, this woman has the mot incredible and unforgettable voice I've ever heard from a female vocalist and the extraordinary talent that flows from everything she does. This album is a great example of that talent and of her intelligence. With the very first song "A Thousand Beautiful Things" she will grab you and not let go till the end. You could actually feel her soul coming through them. And in a world where teen divas (with no talent and nothing valuable to say) are dominating airwaves, this is such a breath of fresh air. A look into reality of love, loss and life. Truly a masterpiece.

As far as the CD goes, it is worth paying extra to get this edition with the DVD. It contains acoustic versions of "A Thousand Beautiful Thinks", "Wonderful" and an interview with Annie.

Oh, and please read the back of the CD. It contains a note from Annie and it is worth reading.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Annie Lennox at her soul-searing best, July 25, 2003

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J. Roberts "RP madman" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bare (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) (Audio CD)

It's no secret that Annie Lennox has a beautiful voice. It ought not to be a secret that she uses her voice to generate songs more powerful than any of the naifs on the Billboard Top Ten could manage. On this album, Ms. Lennox is at her peak, working emotional magic with every song.

Favourite tracks include:

"Pavement Cracks," a slightly maudlin tune with a good, driving beat accompanied by Annie's trademark vocals and poetic lyrics.

"The Hurting Time," a slow, jazzy ballad, with a soft undertone of Bob Marleyesque lyricism and even a touch of reggae. This is the most emotionally balanced song on the album, walking a fine line between sorrow and hopefulness. It's a gorgeous song of recovery, marred only slightly by an extended solo from what sounds like an electric harmonica.

"Loneliness," probably the most radio-friendly track. I don't go clubbing, but I'm guessing mixes of this song will be showing up around the country in no time. Far more hopeful than any of the other songs, despite it's title, this is a song to draw strength from, which works right into the next track -

"The Saddest Song I've Got." And it's pretty damned sad. Bluesy and maudlin, this song is probably the most heart-wrenching, a very human plea for help and mercy.

"Oh God(A Prayer)" is the most voice-driven, and therefore quietest, on the disc, but what it lacks in volume it makes up for in emotional punch. Again walking the line between sorrow and hope, Annie manages to sum up to feeling of every person who, upon looking back over their life, wishes they could cover over all those mistakes.