Customer Reviews

RELEASE

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At first I wasn't sure whether I'd like this album, but after a couple of listens it's really starting to grow on me. The guy writes easy, delicate melodies, and the accompaniment is full of interesting harmonies without being overbearing. Not your average, excessively produced, junky rock tunes built on boring chord changes. I particularly enjoy the song "I Feel You Fade." Anyone who likes Elliott Smith or Simon and Garfunkle or Nick Drake will probably be happy with this album. It's sweet and gentle, and although the lyrics can get a bit mushy at times, there's a lot to admire in the composition of it all. Keep the songs coming, Andrew Baum!

When oh when will we hear more from Andrew Baum - we need a new "Release" from this multitalented musical innovator.

I've only known Andrew Baum since 1983, and I've only seen him play about 40 or 50 times. So I may not be an expert about him or his music, but I will say I have become intimate with his first album, Release. Some albums are best played loud. . .Baum's album is best played often. It strikes me as a cross of Elton and Paul, with some of that very cool loose Desparado vibe, reprises, ballads, up-tempo melodies and thoughtful meditations. I find it to be a timeless tale of love lost and a confidence restored. Something that everyone can relate to. I've bought a few copies as gifts for friends. . .you should too!

As a musician of 15 years I have been lucky enough to grow up with the good stuff... The Beatles, The Who, The Stones, Elton John, Billy Joel. Real Songs, Real Singers. I have heard Andrew Baum's RELEASE and after several plays this is what I take from it Real Songs, Real Singer. I find myself humming to tunes like "Made For You", "Like The Sun", and have a real connection with "Seems So Long" and hopefully it won't "seem too long" before you too will join me with this wonderful RELEASE from Andrew Baum!

I love this CD. Andrew Baum has a way of creating a new sound with familiar but varied styles. Dark but not totally destructive themes that promise hope at the end of dysfunction. Strangely romantic. A little Billy Joel, a little Aimee Mann, a lot of Andrew Baum!

I have two kids and I pick and choose the music that we listen to together. I want them to be up to date but at the same time I do not enjoy a majority of the music that is on the radio these days so I rely on word of mouth to purchase CD's. Andrew Baums music is now a family favorite. It has moved up to the first spot in our CD changer in the car. My 3 year old loves to sing along to music that isn't just for kids and I enjoy listening to music that isn't sung by a purple dinosaur. With the kids or without I really love Andys CD and would urge everyone to give it a try, you won't be sorry.

I have two kids and I pick and choose the music that we listen to together. I want them to be up to date but at the same time I do not enjoy a majority of the music that is on the radio these days so I rely on word of mouth to purchase CD's. Andrew Baums music is now a family favorite. It has moved up to the first spot in our CD changer in the car. My 3 year old loves to sing along to music that isn't just for kids and I enjoy listening to music that isn't sung by a purple dinosaur. With the kids or without I really love Andys CD and would urge everyone to give it a try, you won't be sorry.