Customer Reviews

Lifelines

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I must differ with amazon's critic about "The Kid." I saw PP&M perform this incredible Buddy Mondlock song on a PBS fundraiser, and that's the reason I searched out this CD. I think it's an absolutely outstanding performance; I've heard another version by a highly respected singer which pales in comparison. I love the way PP&M's gorgeous soulful vocals weave in and out of the song in this very creative arrangement. There are some other enjoyable tracks, but, in my opinion, "The Kid" in itself earns the 5-star rating and is worth the price of the CD.

The version of 'River of Jordan' on this album discards the original lyrics for a more politically correct version. . . what was once "we are the father, we are the son" has PC'd into "we are the father, mother daughter and son". What a disaster, adding extra syllables and a new meaning completely ruins the tempo and bastardizes the beautiful original tune. This is what happens when liberal PC sentiments muscle out innocence.
A few of the songs on this album hold up and work well with the new collaborations, but River of Jordan isn't one of them.

Peter, Paul & Mary haven't lose their touch - they are as good as they've always been. Insightful & sensitive - and showing their care for all people. If you liked them in the past, you'll like this CD as well.

I wanted to add... I generally find the amazon.com music reviews quite good, surprisingly so in many cases. It's one of the reasons I shop here. However, to refer to "Home Is Where the Heart Is" as an "antihomophobia song" is pretty outrageous, in my opinion. That song is not *anti* anything. It is pure affirmation. It's a beautiful song about love, compassion and understanding. You really should change your review.... Yours, Mark Lane (NY)

This CD really grew on me over time. I now love almost every song on it and it's one of my favorites. I think "For the Love of it All" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

"Green Street" and September Song are the best tracks. Nice work with John Gorka on "Green Street." PPM fans should check out John Gorka. He is an excellent musician and poet.

A friend of mine came up with the observation that Peter Paul and Mary may be in touch with the feminine spirituality hinted at in "The DaVinci Code." It may be a TOTALLY crazy observation....but interesting anyway. PP and M's music is so positive and unique! They are able to harmonize so well with other musicians.

We previously owned this CD but it got damaged. We have a special love for this CD as we used one of the songs in our wedding. WE grew up with this group and just had to invite them to our wedding.

I am a PP&M fan, but this album left me cold. The selection of songs was relatively uninspired given the repertoire, but it was the vocal interpretations that made it a snoozer. Even one of my all-time favorite songs, "Stewball," was performed in such a weepy, sappy manner that it called for a fast forward.

The use of guest artists seemed like an afterthought. If you are going to use a John Sebastian or a Tom Paxton, why not feature one of their own great songs?

I suppose there are folks who will get into this. You know, the type who get teary eyed singing "Kumbaya" around a camp fire. But, with the exception of an upbeat one-time throwaway called "Virtual Party," this album was a virtual desert.