Hardcastle 3

Paul Hardcastle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 7, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm
• ASIN: B0000668MR
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,811 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From The Most Articulate Smooth Jazz Artist, June 20, 2004

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Zachary Abelardo (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hardcastle 3 (Audio CD)

Paul Hardcastle's musical energy is simply remarkable. This man quickly found his true purpose here on Earth: To hypnotize listeners. Through his talent and unlimited creativity- he has amassed an impressive discography showcasing his overpouring of musical outlet. But, the real secret to Paul's wonderful product lies in his virtuous skill with the bass lines, and beats that keep his music playing inside your head, long after the CD player is finished. Hardcastle III is worth every cent spent on it, because you cannot get enough of the music at all. I hate to say it- but all his CDs get airtime rotation in my sound system like some recurrent broken record. Which is what happens when almost every track is outstanding. Paul knows how to stir your soul with his material. Its dreamy, polished, hooky, sexy, sophisticated, and always invokes a uniquely different sensory experience every time the PLAY button is pushed. Man, thats' real entertainment!

The Smooth Jazz remix of "Rainforest" is now more mature, but still has the original allure of the breakthrough hit. The guesting of his own 11-year old son, means Paul Jr. is blessed with his dad's innate ear, and will go far as a professional. Good clone, Paul Sr!

I also found myself replaying "Runnin Back", "Desire", "Zen Warrior", "Maxine", and "Sunshine" too often than what is considered normal. I simply admire Paul Hardcastle's ability for consistently conceiving these gems, and HARDCASTLE III is the latest diamond-in-the-rough. Treat this man's music like a rare bottle of French Burgundy- he only gets better with TIME...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly stunning masterpiece!, March 3, 2005

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Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" (Io) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hardcastle 3 (Audio CD)

The third part of the "Hardcastle" series is a stunning return for Hardcastle in his first solo release in six years. In a way, H3 is more of a return to the beautiful New Age groove of his 1994 Hardcastle I album from eight years before. This is almost as great as the former with beautiful instrumentals like "Desire", "The Smoking Gun" and "Zen Warrior". The real treat here is an updated version of "Rain Forest" with a more modern twist on the 1984 classic which has a vastly different sound yet retaining the punch of the original. It's an absolute treat to hear this son on a much different light. This is a must-have album for everyone!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul's Vision of Sunshine, March 1, 2004

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Erick M. Smithwick (Greenville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hardcastle 3 (Audio CD)

Paul amazes me with his ability to capture rhythm, blues, jazz and soul in his music. This project like its predecessors tow the line to a compilation of remarkably mastered mixes. Paul you're a exceptional musician with a clear vision...producing jazz that is so electrifying that it's felt deep down into one's soul.