From Hell to Paradise

Mavericks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1992)
• Original Release Date: May 12, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002OK8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,481 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Be Shy, Give It A Try!, May 29, 2001

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Clark Paull "(Sleepin' with the TV on)" (Murder City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Hell to Paradise (Audio CD)

First of all, whoever heard of a country band from Miami? At least that's what I thought when I first read about The Mavericks, but after listening to this, their debut album, I quickly forgot about that transgression. Mixing a pop sensibility with the twang of classic country, The Mavericks unfortunately found themselves categorized as "new country," and as a result, found themselves fighting for attention with dreck like Garth Brooks, The Judds, and Faith Hill. What they ultimately bring to the table, however, is the bravado and attitude of a rock and roll band, as evidenced by "Mr. Jones," the title track, and their cover of "Hey Good Lookin'". And Raul Malo's voice? Don't get me started. A keeper...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Class Act from Malo and the Mavericks, March 1, 2002

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Jose R. Perez "Jose" (Yonkers, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Hell to Paradise (Audio CD)

I've called this the best country album for non-country listeners for various reasons. First, Raul Malo - the unlikely Cuban-country-songwriter channels Roy Orbison in a way that often surpasses the great late Roy with a pure voice that must be keeping the angels company in heaven. Second, there are familiar songs here like "Hey, Good Lookin'" which the Mavericks deliver beautifully, with new added resonance and spirit. And finally, the originals - from the title track to the last song "Children" (an eerie paean to lost innocence that easily ranks as one of the best story songs of our time) - are wriiten with a sure, steady hand, and delivered with incomparable feeling. It's no wonder this talented group has won multiple Grammy Awards, and this album, along with "What Crying Shame" and several others, proves their standing at the top of their game. A spirited, wonderous journey that stands heads and tails above myriad other "country" acts. This is a definitive collection from Malo and company.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent country with a unique sound., June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: From Hell to Paradise (Audio CD)

The Mavericks stretches the artistic boundaries of country. The tunes have a daring uniqueness combined with catchy melodies. The song "The Children" is a classic gig that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.