Shine [Single, EP]

Cyndi Lauper | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, EP
• Label: Oglio Records
• ASIN: B00006ANVQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,962 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #82 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > New Wave

Editorial Reviews

2002 EP with five new tracks, 'Shine', 'Shine' (Illicit Remix), 'It's Hard To Be Me', 'Madonna Whore' & 'Water's Edge'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lauper's Shine of the moment, July 4, 2002

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Dave K (Slidell, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shine (Audio CD)

Cyndi Lauper has unnoticeably "shone" much in the last decade...evolving into a critically acclaimed "artist"...from '93's "Hat Full of Stars" to '97's "Sisters of Avalon" and '98's "Merry Christmas...", she's an under-appreciated, highly-talented gem of contemporary music! "Shine" gives us a preview of her long-awaited LP, expected to be released within the next 6 months. The 4 tracks on this EP are currently well-received as she performs them live for Cher's Farewell Tour. The title track is an uplifting song for those self-deprecating heads buried in the sand; "It's Hard to Be Me" is reminiscent of her '85 rocker "Money Changes Everything"--a song about narcissism and celebrity with a strong punk-beat--her voice being the top instrument; "Madonna Whore" has an R&B flavor, showcasing her lower octaves, and deals with a serious issue of human nature (not Madonna, the singer); and "Water's Edge" (written w/Rob Hyman, her "Time After Time" co-writer) is just simply a beautiful ballad about self-examination and the support of love. Buy it!! You DO NOT have to be a die-hard Cyndi fan to appreciate this little masterpiece! And at this price, what have you got to lose? You might just rediscover the talent of an 80's icon "they" forgot to promote in the 90's.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cyndi Shines brighter than ever before!, July 16, 2002

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Luke J. McQuillan (Jacksonville, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shine (Audio CD)

Well, she's back, what more can I say. Cynid Lauper one of the most well known ladies from the 80's returns with this new EP, a preview of her upcoming album to be released later this year. It is an amazing mix of different styles and sounds. The title song "Shine" is a beautiful uptempo pop song about self-worth, The next one "It's Hard To Be Me" is a sort of a hard-edged rocker similar to her hit "Money Changes Everything". Next, is the R+B flavored "Madonna Whore" about the Madonna/Whore complex(not the singer), followed by "Water's Edge" a beautiful ballad of sorts with a fresh sound. The EP is closed out with a dance remix of "Shine". So there you have it, almost every genre, pop,rock,r+b,and even dance. This EP does not disappoint, it reminds us all of why Cyndi dominated the charts throughout the 80's, lets make it that way again, buy this EP, it is for everyone! Go CYNDI!!!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Before And After review, December 21, 2003

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Da Man "Da Man" (Pekin, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shine (Audio CD)

Cyndi released a 5 track EP of the Shine sessions in the summer of 2002, which was originally scheduled to be a full-length studio album to be released on what's now known as 9-11.

BEFORE:
Cyndi had recently parted ways with Sony after nearly 20 years with them. She was no longer commercially successful, although her diehard fans have been there every step of the way.

AFTER:
Cyndi took this EP on the road with her in 2002 supporting Cher on a small indie label called Oglio. The sales weren't that great, but the reaction she got from critics and Cher fans on the tour was enough to land her back on Epic records after parting ways with them in late 1998.

The 4 new songs on this cd are great. Shine ranks among one of the best songs Cyndi has ever recorded, if she had been on a major when she put this tune out, she would've had a huge comeback hit. It's a very positive song with a great catch to it. Almost a shame that this song wasn't what brought her back to the top 40. She also pays homage to the early 80's with It's Hard To Be Me. Madonna Whore (no, not about Miss Ciccone no matter how many people giggled when she said the title in concert) and Waters Edge were both good too. We also get a dance mix of Shine. Illicit are not among my favorite remixers, would've rather had the Calderone or Tracy Young mixes be on there instead.

I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because Cyndi recorded around 15 songs for this album, and yet only 4? Come on Cyndi, we want them! I have all the tracks on mp3, but I would gladly purchase it.