Persevere

Proclaimers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 22, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nettwerk
• ASIN: B00005ICKY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better late, June 13, 2001

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This review is from: Persevere (Audio CD)

Even though the Proclaimers seem to be on the same album release timetable as Peter Gabriel, it is always well worth the wait. Once again the twins put out a solid top to bottom effort. The best thing about the Proclaimers is they are consistent; they don't try to remake themselves constantly like U2, but instead stick with the formula that made them what they are. That formula is great song writing, powerful vocals, crisp harmonizing and lyrics about women, booze, love and family. If you liked their past efforts, you should buy this disk immediately. I wish the the U.S. would appreciate this group for their greatness, but I'm kind of glad it hasn't; I still get to see them up close in small venues with reasonable ticket prices.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Act Of Rememberance, May 24, 2001

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Jason Stein (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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It's been seven years since The Proclaimer's last effort, 1994's "Hit The Highway" and they are back with their signature sound. They have much to offer this time out with one of the finest rock and roll songs I've heard in quite a while "There's A Touch". Should be a smash hit, but I'm guessing it will be overlooked--which is just fine! I don't need to hear it overplayed! There are other great songs here like "Sweet Little Girls", "How Many Times", "Everybody's A Victim" and "Don't Give It To Me". Many of the tracks have the usual wit, social commentary and irony that comes with The Proclaimers. I liked this disc better than "Hit The Highway", and "Persevere" seems more focused and urgent. If you have kept up with The Proclaimers, this will definitely satisfy. Now, The Proclaimers just need to release cds more often!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Talk about a return!, May 30, 2001

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J. J Lima (walnut, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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I fell in love with these guys many moons ago. Long before that darn song from Benny and Joon. Nevertheless, they deserved the success. The next album was definitely uninspired and qhite honestly forgettable. Well, many years later, without much fanfare or airplay, Persevere is released. I have never wanted this band to make it "too" big, but if they do it from this album I will be thoroughly overjoyed. I think that there is maybe one or two songs that were not instant joy, but the rest of the album is so fresh, fun and full of life, it makes up for the two. They seem to have fully integrated theire country pop folk sensibilities and their clever views on society into some truly fun summer music.