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Dreamcatcher

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Ian Gillan has made a number of fine records over the years, but this is not one of them. The production is terrible and all the songs have the same sterile sound. Sound problems aside, most of the songs just aren't that good. I have been really disappointed with this one.

Nevertheless, there are still a few keepers. "Country Mile" is really nice. "Chandra's Coriander" is interesting. "That's Why God is Singing the Blues" is typically enjoyable Gillan humor/philosophy, and the cover of "Any Way You Want Me" is quite entertaining.

Also, be warned that this is not one of Gillan's hard rock albums. It's not exactly soft either, but the sound is far removed from the heavy metal of a record like "Glory Road".

I think this an excellent album, I like every song on the album, it has many differant styles of music on the album, it kind of reminds me of Ian Gillan's new cd " One Eye to Morocco" I highly recommend "Dreamcatcher" to Gillan fans who don't mind a differant side of Ian's songwriting talent.

This album by Gillan is about music, not formulas, not rotules like "rock", "jazz" or whatever. Gillan smartly used his time outside Purple commitments to record some different stuff. That was not the case in the MR. UNIVERSE / GLORY ROAD / FUTURE SHOCK days, when he had not Purple to release his full rockers, and so did it with his own band. No. Now, with Purple going strong and strong with Steve Morse on board, there was no need for Gillan release and old-fashioned rocking album. If he did that, I would be dissapointed. DREAMCATCHER is interesting since the first page of the booklet, when Gillan talks about the recent passing away of his father. The songs are well crafted and emotional; the production is simple. I just don't know if all drums and bas are electronic, because the credits only contain Gillan and his long time mate Steve Morris on guitar.

To any avid follower of Ian Gillan's musical career, it should be obvious that each album is unique, fresh and unpredictable. Such is the "Dreamcatcher", a set of simple, down to earth melodic tunes that Gillan recorded in 1998. Given the fact that Ian constantly updated and switched his musical genre from hard-core rock'n'roll to funky jazz, the simplicity of "Dreamcatcher" will come as a no surprise. What is fantastic about the album is that Gillan is capable of producing such a diverse mixture of excellent songs, from rhythm and blues and gospels ("You sold my love for a song", "God is singing the blues", "Any way you want me") all the way to his signature hard rock ("Day late and a dollar short", "Sugar plum"). Tracks like "Primadonna" and "Country mile" are simply beautiful. "Gungha Din", "Chandra's Coriander" are excellent. Definitely 5 stars!

I've been a Deep Purple fan since I can remember, and I've followed the lads through all their solo careers and branch offs. I've always been amazed by Ians' vocals and this one certainly dosen't disappoint. Really it dosen't matter if he's screaming or crooning Ian is in complete control and proves his vocal prowess and diversity here in this disc. Every tune on this compilation is worth the price of the collection. I highly (if somewhat biasly) recommend this CD for anyone who appreciates great singing and a disc that begs to be replayed over and over again!

Maybe yes! Mr. Ian Gillan: a real master of vocals!! All his work, in Deep Purple or solo, are great, each of them has its own magic. Maybe that's why Ritchie Blackmore was always so envy of him...

Born in 1945, Gillan continues to deliver strong music even today. he can abrange a lot of musical styles without selling out. He can flert with different sounds without making lousy music. He's a great composer, simply as that. One of the best EVER.

Now, let's talk about DREAMCATCHER. It's a melodic, envolving, beautiful album. Alright, it's definitely not about hard rock, pure and simple. It has some new textures, some new idead, some hand-picked covers. It has it all!!! The production is not so great, I don't even know who played bass, keyboards and drums here. But the album can be listened from the first to the last track with a smile on your lips! A gem!!

I couldn't hardly recognize Gillan here. The album is weak, poppish, something really weird.

I thought that with Gillan, how can I miss? This is one of the worst Gillan cd's I have ever heard, not an interesting memorable track on the entire cd. Gillan fans be warned.

Look I do not judge my opinions on what critics say, what the hell do they know, it just thier opinion, what they like you probably won't like.

This album is very good. If you want a rocker, then buy one of his earlier releases. He explores other areas of music besides rock on this, but if you like Ian you will like it.

listen, it amy sound strange to whoever is reading this, but ian guillan is the singer. he rocked us with smoke on the water, space truckin', highway star, perfect strangers, battle rages on, he brings us the songs, translates what the music means. this cd is no exception. it is some of the finest effort he has ever put out and the Rocker never gets old.