Blessing in Disguise

Annie Haslam | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: One Way Records Inc
• ASIN: B000002R7L
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,598 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Blessing in Disguise

2. Pool of Tears

3. Love Lies, Love Dies

4. Can't Turn the Night Off

5. In Another Life

6. Raindrops & Leaves

7. Whisper from Marseilles (For Julien)

8. I Light This Candle

9. What He Seeks

10. See This Through Your Eyes

11. The Sweetest Kiss

12. The Children (Of Medellin)

13. A New Life

14. After the Oceans Are Gone

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hear an Angel's voice, October 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Blessing in Disguise (Audio CD)

The first time that I heard Annie Haslam, was in the CD "Tribute to Yes - A view from the Southside of Sky". She sang with Steve Howe. Ever since I was impassioned by angel's voice that she has. To leave of that day, I began to accompany its career, besides in Renaissence. In that album, in particular, Annie shows because it deserved my five stars. Hear "Pool of Tears" or "In another Life" and if by chance not to agree, also hears the album "Still Life". Annie has a voice that speaks direct to the heart, sweet and melodious. I believe that as well as me, when hearing those cds, you will want to buy all the other albums of her. If really you like she, and want to talks on Annie Haslam, or music in general, writes to me. Enjoy it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A real blessing.., March 2, 2000

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spiral_mind (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blessing in Disguise (Audio CD)

Having known and loved Renaissance's music for quite some time, I was uncertain what to expect from Annie on her own. I shouldn't have worried. Beauty, feeling, her amazing voice, everything is still there. The music is a little less classical/folk-influenced and more diverse. "Love Lies Love Dies" annoys me a little.. probably because the word "love" pops up in almost every line. The same is true of "A New Life" - possibly the most cliched song Annie has ever done. But these are minor complaints. When you're in the right mood, this music is simply perfect.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Blessing in Disguise, May 17, 2009

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Andy R. Rosten (Sacramento CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blessing in Disguise (Audio CD)

This album should have been called Renaissance in Disguise. I only bought this because I love Renaissance (until they betrayed fans with disco/pop) so I thought I would give it a try. This in no way resembles Renaissance other than the fact that the lead singer went solo. There is no doubt Annie has an angelic voice but the music behind her songs has no depth and is mediocre at best. I agree with another critic's label of elevator music. I listened to the first few tracks hoping they would have more substance but they were so shallow I started skipping to the next track before one was finished. The only songs that I can actually listen to the whole track are ones written by proven talented composers: "Love Lies, Love Dies" by Michael Dumford and "The Sweetest Kiss", an arrangement of "Pavane" written by the classical composer Faure. If you simply love Annie's voice, you'll love this album. If you want some really special music enhanced with her voice, you will be greatly disappointed. Some say she is New Age, but I beg to differ. She is nothing like Enya or Loreena McKennitt who are not only superb singers, but also superb instrumental composers.