Customer Reviews

Feelings Are Good & Other Lies

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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.

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!

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!

I've always followed Duran Duran's career. Both John and Andy Taylor are amazing guitarists, especially with their Power Station album. This solo effort by John is tremendous. Beware though, if you're looking for the Duran Duran sound, you will not get it here. It's better than that!

Let me begin by saying, that this is a tremendous improvement over Johns first attempt at a solo project. (You remember "I Do What I Do" from 9 1/2 Weeks.) Although the lyrics leave a little to be desired, the music on this album is great! It is one CD that I can listen to over an over and enjoy more each time. Wonderful CD, well worth listening to as long as you're not looking for the answers to life. Great job John!

I must admit that I gave this cd away immediately after listening to it. The music is good, but the vocals are really rough, and the lyrics... But it is John, so I give him an extra star just for the effort.

John Taylor never disappoints. He became a critically acclaimed bass player in Duran Duran; showed his "rock" side in the awesome Power Station, and then he went solo on this amazing classic "Feelings Are Good." Well, this whole album is "good!" He sings, writes, and produces everything on this album! I'm so amazed by his talent, I'm overwhelmed with emotion. John Taylor is the best and you should really get this album now!

It is a very good CD. It arrived good shape.I enjoy listening to it very much. Wish I could get his other singles. John Taylor is a very gifted man.

Songs are not long but they are really good. Also cd has a good dance beat to it.

This is fantastic. John shows more of the punk, hard edge side of his music. This is a big departure from Duran Duran....and is sometimes very raw....but all John Taylor. Very cool!