Customer Reviews

Nine Lives

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

 

 

Bonnie Raitt made quite a name for herself in the 70's an artistically triumphant (and occasionally successful) albums in the bluesy rock vein. By the mid 80's any commercial luck she'd had previous to this had dried up and sandwiched between the 1982 recording Green Light and her blockbuster Nick of Time there was this.Despite some of the reviews of this album having a sterile,antiseptic sound to it seem to be waving tha anti-80's music flag that at this point really needs to be re-evaluated.Fact is,throughout the 80's what you got for the most part was updated versions of the 70's sound.That is what makes the music of the decade so unique and maybe...so despised by some people. One of those 80's styles this album embraces fully is the concept of using contemporary technology to liven up the production and give it more energy.Bryan Adams puts forth the starter "No Way To Treat A Lady",a fierce rocker and a very memorable tune."Runnin Back To Me" does the same thing."Who But A Fool (Thief Into Paradise)" is an excellent example of what I choose to call "funk functioning as blues",featuring the TOP horn section and some wonderfully SHARP riffing from Bonnie's axe! A light pinch of synthesizer and handclap puncuate a similar type of tune "Freezin' (For A Little Human Love)"."Crimes Of Passion","True Love Is Hard To Find" and "Excited" are really the bluesiest numbers here and again rock pretty hard."All Day All Night" and "Stand Up To The Night" both infuse a reggae-rock rhythm to the occasion,the latter showcasing some particularly beefy singing from Bonnie.The album closes with it's lone ballad "Angel",featuring backup vocals from Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie. It's funny that this album,recorded mid decade during the 80's was sandwiched between two fairly slick recordings that ended both the 70's (The Glow) and the 80's because this album has a lot of bright,intense sonics and the ammount of energy the music and Bonnie create on these sessions is nothing short of incredible.So much for sterile music!

I've had this CD for years,it was my frist Bonnie Raitt CD. I'd play it all the time. I disagree with the reviewed that gave one only 1 star,this CD has a lot of GREAT SONGS like,NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY,RUNNIN BACK TO ME,CRIME OF PASSION and others .....I think this CD was over looked by the music industry, (a canidate for a grammy). If you like her Grammy CD's like,NICK OF TIME,AND LUCK OF THE DRAW,than you'll like this one, so buy it,and you'll hear Great songs that you just don't hear on the radio. I also love her other CD's that has Blues & Blues/Rock songs on it.......I'm waiting for a CD that has ALL BLUES,BLUES/ROCK on it from Bonnie....I would buy it up in a hart beat,a good title would be, THE QUEEN OF SLIDE(because she so great at side guitar),or THE QUEEN OF BLUES. Bonnie's helping keeping the blues alive!!! Have a Great time Shopping.

I have to agree with the other reviews in regards to the overall quality of this. The sound of this whole mixed bag of tunes was way off for Bonnie Raitt and I believe she did what she could to regroup herself after the dissapointment in not being able to release her "Tounge and Groove" project in 1983 and only some of the songs made it to this, for the most part, failed effort. Everytime I hear "True love is hard to find" and hear the great Sippie Wallace singing background

vocals along with Bonnie in her last years will forever bring a smile to me. Those were strange times, trying to be heard next to the likes of all the wild music coming out from The Cure, The Cars to Echo to The Thompson Twins, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper etc, Bonnie refused to be sold as a sexual artist and she suffered because the music seemed to be all about gimmicks and video flash. This was a very low point in Bonnies career and I think she pulled herself together once she got away from Warner Bros. and committed herself to what would be her greatest years to come throughtout the 1990's

I am a lover of Blues and especially our many great Women Blues Artists.
You will not regreat this buy.
She is absolutely one of the best.

She is just fantastic......when you find someone as versitile as Bonnie you just have to know you are in for a great treat.....

This is a great buy and one I know that I will enjoy for many years.
Kick back and enjoy one fine lady giving you some great sounds and her voice..

I didn't pay close enough attention and didn't realize this was a remaster of Bonnie's 80's music. Was just excited to see anything new with the Raitt name on it, so I bought it immediately. Sadly, a mistake. It is a weak and lethargic recording, but you can get a sense of what she is building up to towards Luck of the Draw and Nick of Time. It is easy enough to listen to, but it just doesn't have the punch I expect from Bonnie. She spoiled me, probably, with her later work. Can't really recommend buying this one.

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No scratches or other problems with the CD itself, the jewel case was in great condition (as promised) and the order was delivered quickly. Overall a great purchase experience!

If this lp had sold better I bet the reviews for this would be different...

Nine Lives is a great record from Bonnie Raitt, just because it's a different sounding record from her doesn't mean it isn't good.. this has a great 80's sound which shows what was happening musically during this time period and Bonnie vocals are strong, 'No Way To Treat A Lady' is a great rocker!
'Who but a fool' has a nice groove(this was also recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips on their 'All Our Love' lp),
'Crime of passion' what a story...'Stand up to the night' & 'Excited' great 80's sounding sound..

and the wonderful country flavored 'Angel'.

and my favorite 'All Day, All Night' how I love this song!!
Nine Lives is one of my favorite Bonnie records, I would like for her to do another CD with this type of sound. This record has been unfairly reviewed through the years, if you don't have this one add it to your collection.

NINE LIVES IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BONNIE ALBUMS . IT HAS SOME HARD ROCKING NUMBERS LIKE " NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY", AND "RUNNING BACK TO ME" BUT ALSO HAS GREAT LOVE SONGS LIKE "ANGEL". AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS IT STILL IS A GREAT LISTEN. WHO CAN FORGET SIPPIE WALLACE'S VOCALS ON "TRUE LOVE IS HARD TO FIND".

I think there is a bit of a reggae influence in some of the songs on this CD. I had the vinyl album years ago and am so glad to have the CD. It's one of my favorite Bonnie Raitt albums. From the other reviews, it is apparent you either love it or hate it. I don't understand how anyone could hate it. Some of my favorite songs on this album are "Who But a Fool", "Runnin' Back to Me" and "Crime of Passion".