Getaway [Import]

Reef | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sbme Import
• ASIN: B00004W3N2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #403,881 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reef Continue To Glow, September 5, 2000

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David L (Bangor, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getaway (Audio CD)

With the release of Getaway, Reef's fourth full CD, they have continued to evolve. Building on a foundation of the classic rock sound of Replenish and their masterpiece, Glow, along with the pop sensibilities of Rides, Getaway is a somewhat logical, albeit commercial step for the band. Gary Stringer's vocals are the most restrained of his career, and depending on how you feel about his unique vocal stylings, this is either good or bad. The CD kicks off with the one two punch of Set The Record Staright, a rocker that US radio could dearly use and then the riffy sounding Superhero. Next up is the brit-pop sounding title track, which chronicles the bands likeness for traveling. After a few other stand out tracks like Saturday, Solid and All I Want (which makes me want to get out my lighter and hold it up in power ballad glory) the CD ends with a bang. Pretender comes close to rivaling the most rocking tunes on Glow, while I Do Not Know What They Will Do is a sonic noise fest that would make Soundgarden proud. Add to this the plentiful b-sides that accompany each of their releases and Reef fans can rejoice in 2000!! Now if only US audiences could be exposed to this great band once again...c'mon Sony, release this CD here!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reef Just Gets Better & Better Each Time., April 7, 2001

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A.N. "acca_dacca" (Auckland, New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getaway (Audio CD)

Place Your Hands" & "Consideration were the songs that got me into this band back in 1997. I Quite enjoyed that CD (also after the purchase of "Glow" I bought thier "Replenish CD) & then came "Rides" that further impressed me & now they give us "Get Away" that completes my Reef collection for the time being.

This Cd should be a Definite Must. I love Stringer's Voice & that is the sort of voice that Rock Music should have & deserves. It kind of reminds me of Brian Johnson's vocal style from AC/DC (another SUPERB ROCK N' ROLLING BAND).

The Cd is filled with something for everyone & it sure is Catchy so come on in & join along in the fun that Reef continues to provide with yet another superb Rockig Album.

Standouts: Set The Record Straight, Superhero, All I Want, Hold On, Saturday (This will so go off at a Concert) & Levels.

So do yourselves a favour & get this Cd, It will be a worthy addition to your Cd collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where have you gone Rock and Roll?, January 11, 2001

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George Re Wacker (Bethlehem, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getaway (Audio CD)

Rock and roll is dead? not so. that is what the record companies desperately want you to believe. REEF is alive and making some of the best rock and roll, straight up rock and roll, since the late seventies and the reason no one thinks they are is because the main media outlets don't lift it to the level that they do for britney spears and the backstreet boys. We've become, that would be the record buying public, expectant to have all the music delivered to our door. REEF is worth seeking out and delivers with this album. This is one of the most stripped down and to the point rock albums of the past ten years. This band continues to flourish in a world that doesn't seem to notice or care. And they will continue for years to come. Especially with that dam riff making factory they are running.