Cut Loose

Paul Rodgers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 14, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000002IGM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,349 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Working with Paul gave me the opportunity to appreciate what an extraordinary vocalist this man really is. --Jimmy Page

Having now had the privilege to work with Paul it is even more clear to me that Paul Rodgers is the rock/blues voice they all look up to. --Brian May

When we began the remastering process, it was difficult not to just sit back and keep on listening to certain tracks over and over again. Pure magic. --Joe Reagoso --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Paul Rodgers name is synonymous with everything that is great about rock and roll. His voice resonates with all of us, and his songs have become fixtures on many rock and classic rock radio stations across the globe!

Over the years, his vocals and songwriting expertise have brought him much acclaim, and one cannot think of too many fellow superstar musicians that have nothing but the utmost respect for Paul Rodgers and it shows with the following quotes.....
Working with Paul gave me the opportunity to appreciate what an extraordinary vocalist this man really is....
Jimmy Page.......


.....Having now had the privilege to work with Paul it is even more clear to me that Paul Rodgers is the rock/blues voice they all look up to.......
-Brian May.......

It is with extreme pride that we are here in 2008 celebrating the re-release of his first solo album CUT LOOSE.

But the celebration is two-fold, it is not only the 25th Silver Anniversary of this classic album, it s also his 40th year as a recording artist! With that in mind, enjoy this newly remastered essential chapter in the Paul Rodgers catalog, now complete with artist approved lyrics, new photos, memorabilia and other hip elements that will truly enhance your CUT LOOSE experience. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, But Not His Best, February 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cut Loose (Audio CD)

Cut Loose, Paul Rodgers' first record after leaving Bad Company, finds Paul playing every instrument. The thing of it is, he's pretty good at all of them. However, he's not great at any of them. As one would expect, though, the vocals are incredible. This album servers a a good mid-point between the Bad Co. material, and the later Firm material. The second Firm album, Mean Business, actually contains one of the best tracks off this album, Live In Peace. Overall a good album, but Paul would prove to be capable of much more...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cut Loose-Paul Rodgers, October 11, 2001

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"bossrock" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cut Loose (Audio CD)

On his first solo outing after leaving Bad Company in 1983, Paul really comes into his own. He plays every instrument on this album himself, and he sounds refreshed to be liberated from the confines of a band atmosphere. True, he may not be as great on every instrument as his Bad Company/The Firm/et al counterparts, and the production leaves something to be desired, but this album is definitely worth purchasing. The opener, "Fragile", is a scorching rocker, followed by the free-spirited title track. Paul does sound overjoyed to be "Cut Loose" indeed. The album also features the world-peace plea "Live In Peace", so befitting for today, which he later rearranged with The Firm for their 1986 release, "Mean Business". The song has more impact here, however, due to a sparser arrangement. Make no mistake, Paul isn't making no massive musical statement here, just good music. This is classic rock at its best. Unfortunately for Paul, the age of new wave swept this album under the carpet when it was released in 1983. Now, almost 20 years later, it sounds remarkably refreshing in spite of its own limitations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No Bonus Tracks?, August 19, 2008

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Working Man (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cut Loose-Silver 25th Anniversary Ltd. Edition (Audio CD)

I own the original release of this CD and I am wondering where the bonus material is? The albums itself is quite good and often forgotten gem in Paul Rodgers long and legendary career. Cut Loose, Fragile and Northwinds stand out for me. You'll also find Live in Peace which was later recorded by the Firm and Superstar Woman a solo version of the Bad Company song released on the Original Bad Company two disc compilation.

The album is really solid from beginning to end but my original version doesn't have the best production so this deluxe edition should be an improvement. If only there were some bonus tracks then it would be worth repurchasing it for me. If you don't already own this and you're a Bad Company or Paul Rodgers fan then I recommend you go ahead and get it.