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Grind (1985 Original Broadway Cast)

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GRIND is a really great CD. I was excited when I found it because I am a fan of musical flops, which generally have fine scores. This is no exception. Though the characters and script may not be the most fantastic, as a CD, this show functions well. The voices are pretty good and it makes for good listening.

Quite frankly the show was forgettable. I considered three of the performers friends at the time and after reading the CD credits I realized I couldn't even remember one of them being in it.The songs hold up better than I'd expected . With all that said, if you are a fan of Carol Woods this marked her Broadway debut.After seeing her audition, Hal Prince had an additional role added to the show in order to feature her talent.If you've heard her do her medley of dialogue rather than songs, this CD contains one of those "forgotten songs" :These Eyes OF Mine. Here's your chance to hear it.

The meaning or underlying effect that this show is supposed to have is... not noticeable from this CD. The synopsis doesn't seem to help either. However how many of us listen to a CD for that? Some of the songs on this CD are great. And of course Ben Vereen is wonderful. The music doesn't sound old, its jazzy and clubby, not following traditional Broadway, but going more into a vaudevillian-night-club sound. I didn't get bored listening to this CD, however I found myself wondering what was going on. Have I convinced you one way or the other about purchasing this? No, and the CD will leave you the same way. Feeling only partially satisfied. I would suggest this for Ben Vereen fans, burlesque lovers, and of course the Broadway collectors. Newer listeners, probably wont want this one. People with an older taste (showboat), might not go for this either. Its a middle of the road CD and its hard to guess who will like it. Favorite Song: "Katie, My Love"