Customer Reviews

Peculiar Situation

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Judging from the other reviews, it doesn't seem that we are all listening to the same CD! This is pure Earl. It's like he went away for a while and then came back. He was hanging in really well for a while and then it started to sound like he was tired with his own style. Judging from this outing, it's clear that he's got himself back. Basically, every listener is looking for something different & I've learned to read these reviews, but understand that they are ENTIRELY subjective and may or may not reflect my own taste in music. Basically, listen to some cuts YOURSELF, as Amazon allows you and decide for yourself. I've listened to and chosen some CD's that Amazon reviewers considered to be duds and I've thoroughly enjoyed them! Take this album, I almost didn't buy it. But in the end I did and I could've kicked myself -- it's one of my favourites! It's nice, quiet music in a typical Earl Klugh style and Earl Klugh sound which is rather refreshing these days when you can barely tell one smooth jazz artist apart from another. And, good gracious, he plays almost all of the instruments on many of the songs -- that takes talent, gang! It's quite a feat. My husband is a musician and does thishimself -- it's quite a time consuming project.

So, Amazon, thanks for allowing reviewers to have their say, but thanks even more for allowing us to listen to clips so that we can get an idea of what the album sounds like. Thanks to you reviewers who give your opinions, too.

This CD came as a very nice surprise...in several ways actually. The "smooth jazz", "dinner jazz", "jazz jazz" genre's have been beat to death by a bunch of wimpy, sappy, cheesy-sounding music-crats who crank out their brand of maudlin-jazz that just oozes pure yuch. Oh, they sound good for about 3 minutes then before you know it, their music makes you want to open up the CD player and fling the orb as far as one can. But.......Earl's new CD just hits the mark, song after song. The title is very much appropriate...peculiar situation...it is what I am in...this "jazz" CD brings back the soul and real-ness to the name...just listen to the first four tracks, listen to the guitar, listen to Roberta (you go!) then crank up anyone else.....and you will come back for more.....this is one of the CD's that you will actually want to play the entire set....which is rare in this day and age....Enjoy the tunes....they don't come around this way too often...

Unlike one superior cynic, I don't hear this CD as "run of the mill." Typically, those who can only run their mouths are "Run-of-the-Mill." After all, any fool can do this, but not just anyone can maintain a successful (what do you call success? sure to be asked) musical career for as long as Earl Klugh has.

The tune with Roberta Flack is great! The other tunes are great too as long as you don't set yourself up for failure by assuming it will be the same. He is one man with his own style. He cannot become George Benson and if he did, we would complain about that wouldn't we? Somewhere there is a win-win in here, and the CD is a win-win.

For most of the constantly critical music lovers, love is not part of their vocabulary. And music? Most can't play a good game of UNO much less an instrument! Keep on Earl! Jett:0)

I just went to see him in concert at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. What a great concert! His percussionist was a show stopper, but the music was PURE EARL! They played several cuts off the new CD and of course I had to get it! Buy it, you won't be disappointed!

I am a big Earl Klugh fan and I wasn't disappointed with his latest offering. The vocal track with Roberta Flack will hook you; all-around great listening throughout the CD.

This new CD by Earl Klugh is awesome. He just keeps getting better. The music is so crisp and Earl's guitar melodies drive each beautiful song on this CD. Buy it, you'll be hooked!!!

One of the greatest acoustic guitarist in the world is at it again.Earl Klugh is a very talented guitarist and every time i listen to his music, i feel at home.The tunes in this CD are second to non, just like his other CD'S...You're the one for me forever,Earl, when any jazz artist in the whole wide world is mentioned. The master-fully rendered acoustic tunes from Earl kligh makes me feel like i'm in Heaven.I love all his tracks. Not withstanding, just check-out such tunes like,Now and Again, Forever Girl, When i look at you,Romantic Intent, Southern Dog, Private Affair and others. Earl is my main-man any time any day. I recommend all his CD'S to all jazz lovers, because all his tracks are extremely very good. If you like acoustic guitar tunes then listen to this great CD. Earl Klugh, you're the Greatest and the Best acoustic guitarist in the whole wide world.

Klugh's 1999 effort is outstanding. His smooth jazz and acoustic guitar playing is a must have for all Klugh and jazz fans alike.The second track with guest vocals by Roberta Flack on the Klugh penned "Now and Again" is a jazz gem. Looking for an enjoyable and relaxing jazz CD, this is it!

Earl Klugh is simply the best. I love his music. One thing I like about Klugh is that(at least in my mind)his music never sounds the same(though you know it is him). Peculiar Situation is just a tremendous CD. Every track blows me away. The arrangements are flawless. Finally, the song "Now and Again" with Roberta Flack is a stoke of genius. I can't wait for his next CD.

I'm a great fan of Earl Klugh, and a great fan of Roberta Flack, but there comes a point when we start to wonder. This is nice music, worthy of purchase, but . . . and it's a big But . . . are we challenged? Earl, are you challenged? We will stick with you, Earl . . .and we will have confidence that more will come from your great talent. More and better. Praise!