Feelings Are Good & Other Lies [Import]

John Taylor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 18, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: De-Rock
• ASIN: B000003ZAS
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,982 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Feeling's R Good

2. Don't Talk Much

3. 2:03

4. Everyone Is Getting It But Me

5. Always Wrong

6. Look Homeward Angel

7. Losing You

8. See You Again

9. Down Again

10. Girl Raw

11. Hole in the Mud

12. Trust the Process

Editorial Reviews

Ex-Duran Duran bassist's solo album, previously available as mail order and Japanese import. Featuring different artwork than the Japanese. Originally released in 1997. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A long cry from Duran Duran, April 5, 2001

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Holly M. (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feelings Are Good & Other Lies (Audio CD)

The first time I listened to this album I wasn't really sure what to think or even whether or not I liked it, it was so unexpected to hear something as gritty and raw as this. I had grown up a diehard Duran Duran fan, and John was always my favourite so when he made his first album I was pretty excited to say the least.

I was used to the more upbeat pop beats that Duran Duran is famous for, not this sort of punky rhythm and rough singing that I heard on this album. But the more I listened to it, the more I began to like it. The edginess and unpracticed sound of John's voice really lent to the entire feeling of the album. The songs on FAGAOL are extremely personal, much more so than anything that Duran Duran had ever come out with.

Two of the songs that really impressed me on this CD were:

FEELINGS R GOOD: A very personal song about learning that while life is painful it's all a learning experience. Everyone hurts sometimes, and although we might not realise it at the time, it helps make us stronger and to teach us something. This is also a song about dealing with the responsibilities of life and being accountable for your actions. Has a really raw quality to the singing that makes it all the more personal sounding and not like it was something that came out of a posh studio somewhere.

TRUST THE PROCESS: Another very personal song. This time about John's struggle with drug abuse and alcoholism and about getting his life back. This song is about putting all your faith in yourself, and knowing that you can defeat your own weaknesses. It's a song about finally hitting rock bottom and being strong enough to fight to get your life back. It's also a song about putting away your pride and putting your trust in others, instead of never heeding anyone's advice.

I highly recommend this CD although the full effect may not hit you until the third or fourth time you listen to it. It's an album that needs to be examined from all angles before you can get the full effect. Very few people have the strength to write about their personal experiences in such a brutally honest fashion, and I have to admire John for being strong enough to do it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John, great w/Duran---But great as Soloist too!!! :-), July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Feelings Are Good & Other Lies (Audio CD)

I think John's CD is really good!! I've been a huge fan of his (and Duran's) for 18 yrs!! Yes, he's always been a pretty-boy, nothing wrong w/that, but he now proves he has great raw talent as well as great looks!!! I love the way he expresses himself w/his music!! Breaking away from Duran killed a lot of fans, but John came back and is still shining bright!! Way to go John!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I think this is great CD!, June 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Feelings Are Good & Other Lies (Audio CD)

I loved the CD, and I think John has shown that he does not need Duran Duran to make music. I look forward to hearing more from him in the future!