Poor Man's Son [Enhanced, Extra tracks]

Franky Perez | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000092ZKS
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,630 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Two Lost Angels

2. Cecilia

3. Something Crazy

4. Again

5. Beautiful Mistakes

6. Life On The Edge

7. Southwest Side

8. Cry Freedom

9. Class Act/Gospel

10. Cold Hard Rain

11. Leave Me Alone

12. American Classic

13. Love and Hate

14. Bella Maria

15. Forever 17

16. Angel Park

17. Love, Soul Rock N' Roll

Editorial Reviews

Lava Records is proud to present the release of a major artist, Franky Perez. The Las Vegas-based Cuban American singer/songwriter's debut, collects 18 tracks of remarkable diversity and power. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant applause...!!!!, April 3, 2004

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Kiwi (The Land of Enchantment) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poor Man's Son (Audio CD)

I bought this Cd after reading the reviews. Yes, the reviews are right!!! I am so interested in hearing every song in its entirety. His range is quite remarkable as is his voice, his lyrics and his presence. He feels like someone who knows rock and roll....and there is a quiet, sweetness about his slower, romantic songs..... The quicker rock and roll is just outstanding and it takes me back to the days of Warren Zevon and guys who were really sentimental rockers and extremely talented musicians....After all, isn't that why Women love rock and roll?? It's all about love songs and relationships woes. If you want one of the best CDs of all time, I'd recommend this one. This is not fly by night, he's in it for the long haul. Good show Franky!! Your talent just oozes all over the place!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could it get better? Probably not!, May 14, 2003

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"rbprime" (Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poor Man's Son (Audio CD)

While it would be impossible to categorize Franky Perez and The Highway Saints' music (mostly from Franky anyway), it's really not necessary. Franky plays upbeat, fast tempo songs, and slow, sad songs, and he does it all superbly. While the first single you may have seen on VH1, "Something Crazy," is excellent, it is far from the best song on the album. Songs like "Cecilia", "Bella Maria", and "Southwest Side" are awesome, and then there's "Class Act", which is by far my favorite song on the album. The slow songs are great too, with tracks like "Beautiful Mistakes", and "Forever 17" you can't go wrong. Plus, you get 18 tracks (19 with the hidden song, "Winds of Change", also very well-written), as opposed to the meager 10 on most new CDs. If you like rock, get this CD. But don't listen to me. Let Franky prove it to you himself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Las Vegas Live, July 8, 2004

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steve angelo (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poor Man's Son (Audio CD)

Perez and his band do an absolutely outstanding job of performing most of the songs on the CD, live. Many titles sound much better live, showing that Perez's raw talent and sound are not the result of over production and engineering like most of today's music. His Las Vegas show at a local casino/resort blew everyone away, especially those in the crowd who grew up on rock from the late 60's and 70's. His cover renditions of Jimi Hendrix's "Manic Depression" and the Allman Bros. "Whipping Post" were a huge surprise and were better than the live performances of these songs by the original bands. (yes I can still remember them). These covers demonstrated the band's massive talent and range of music they are capable of. Perez is a must see if you get the chance.