Down in the Cellar [Extra tracks, Import]

Al Stewart | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00005956C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,841 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #93 in Music > World Music > Europe > British Isles > Scotland

Track Listings

1. Waiting For Margaux

2. Tasting History

3. Down In The Cellars

4. Turning It Into Water

5. SoHo

6. The Night That The Band Got The Wine

7. Millie Brown

8. Under A Wine-stained Moon

9. Franklins Table

10. House Of Clocks

11. Sergio

12. Outes Les Etoiles

13. The Shiraz Shuffle

Editorial Reviews

2001 album for the Scottish folk singer/songwriter who had his biggest U.S. success with his 1976 album, 'Year of the Cat'. This album shows the artist's two passions, music andfine wine (he's been a wine connoisseur for more than 30 years). 13 tracks including, 'Waiting For Margaux', 'Tasting History' and 'Down In The Cellars'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Musical Gold, June 23, 2001

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Cheryl Iaconis (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down in the Cellar (Audio CD)

After listening to this CD numerous times a couple of expressions come to mind "not of this world" and "speechless". I know this saying quite cliché in light of the emphasis of most of the songs, but like an expensive fine wine Al Stewart has aged very. I own just about everything Al's has done over the years and have seen him in concert numerous times. I can truthfully say that I have yet to be disappointed at any engagement or with any CD he has ever produced.

"Down in the Cellar" is a crowning work of achievement with the music and words being so fresh and alive you can connect in some way with about every song. I particularly liked "Turning into Water", "Millie Brown", "Under a Wine Stained Moon", and House of Clocks". But my favorite track of all is No.: 9 "Franklin's Table". Without a doubt, the music industry has never seen or will ever see a song writer with the talent Al Stewart again. I only wish Amazon allowed for more than 5 stars as this would surely get 10. This is a fascinating and incredible piece of music well worth the years of waiting. BUY THIS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will not be disappointed.

By the way, I have read some reviewers who claim that Al creativity dried up after "Time Passages", with "Russians and Americans" being a major disappointment...Oh REALLY??? I am by no means an expert, but I really take offense with that statement. Some of Al's best work can be found in some later works, specifically Russians and Americans, Between the Wars and Famous Last Words. His insight and creativity with weaving historical events into songs are unparalleled. In particular, listen to the words and music in "Trains" and "Three Mules" off "Famous Last Words" and "Between the Wars".

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one of Al's best, March 6, 2001

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Patrick J. Neals (Toronto, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down in the Cellar (Audio CD)

Although not available as a U.S. release yet, this one is now being made available via EMI in the U.K. You must get this one! This is a beautiful piece of work, lots of piano, lots of lovely melodies and lyrics. Al shines through yet again. "Turning It Into Water", "Waiting For Margaux" and "The Night That The Band Got The Wine" are the highlights of the album, and the catchy, energetic "Toutes Les Etoiles" will get you dancing around - careful not to spill your wine!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Al Stewart is Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, October 27, 2007

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L. T. Fields - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down in the Cellar (Audio CD)

Anyone who grew up with the early Al Stewart records will be thrilled that this guy is back in business. Very well produced as always, but some songs are great reminders of the Year of The Cat album. It will have you listening to the old stuff again.
Good going Al!