Dreamcatcher (Phantom) [IMPORT]

Ian Gillan

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Pid
• ASIN: B000005KBL
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #986,704 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Chandra's Coriander

2. Prima Donna

3. All In My Mind

4. That's Why God Is Singing The Blues

5. Gunga Din

6. Hard On You

7. Sleepy Warm

8. Country Mile

9. You Sold My Love For A Song

10. A Day Late 'N' A Dollar Short

11. Sugar Plum

12. Anyway You Want Me(That's How I Will Be)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Rock & Roll History has a few true icons, but among the greats one name stands the test of time: Ian Gillan. Spanning four decades, Ian Gillan has achieved phenomenal success as a singer, songwriter, actor and author. He has inspired millions worldwide through his art with Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and as Jesus Christ Superstar. With over 100 million album sales Ian Gillan continues the legacy with his solo project, "Dreamcatcher". Catch the Spirit! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry this is not one of Ian's best, February 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreamcatcher (Audio CD)

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".

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars INTELIGGENT ALBUM WRITTEN BY A GREAT MUSICIAN, November 8, 2001

By	PATHERSON - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamcatcher (Audio CD)

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.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm..., April 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreamcatcher (Audio CD)

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!