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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An urban Lyle Lovett...,
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
I bought this CD based on a review in the Wall Street Journal--I think it was by Jim Fusilli. (The WSJ reviews tend to be pretty good though I don't know if this bears on the quality of the review or my taste.) The endorsements by Randy Newman and Norah Jones piqued my curiosity as well. Even on the first listen it bypassed my expectations. Perhaps the best description is of an urban Lyle Lovett, whom Julian sounds like at times. The songs have the definite skewed humor of Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, and even John Prine: "End of the Line" and "Cheap Guitar (reprise)" in particular. Worth the money.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Richard hits a homerun on this one,
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
From beginning to end, all the songs on this CD deliver the goods. From wistful to downright funny, each song has a character all its own. The lyrics are splendid...lines like "I want your flu, baby, not just your cough", "Love I'm half mad, I hope that means I'm half sane..." and "...the touch of your lips a lunar eclipse, so soft..." play with language deliver great images...the rest of the lyrics are just plain witty and gritty. The vocals are smooth and the musicians Richard brings on to this project are just outstanding. From beginning to end, an addictive delight.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great cd!,
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
I really enjoy listening to this cd - It's full of great, interesting songs. Songs such as "If a heart breaks", and "Damn" are cheeky, quirky songs that are a humourous way of looking at our world. Reconmended cd!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Short Stories In Song,
By The Lip (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
Thoughtful and moving musical musings on life and love in NYC. Love it!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and Brilliant,
By Lucille 2 (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
I've been anxiously awaiting this CD after being lucky enough to see Richard Julian perform in person a few times. Love his lyrics, music, and voice! A really great CD, highly recommended.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Music,
By Johanna Wagner "nyjwagner" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
Richard has a great way with a lyric....this is a great collection of beautiful songs, each of which succinctly identify a feeling we have all had....
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
articulate and highly musical,
By MilesColtrane "milescoltrane" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
this album has a deepness to it, an underlying musicality along with great stories. . . it's also very funny now and then, great mix of grooves, songs mood and wit....highly reccomended
4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's just alright.,
By Jacqueline's Mom (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slow New York (Audio CD)
Perhaps I had higher expectations for this CD because all I can say is that the CD is "ok." Nothing special. The words/singing and the musical tune doesn't connect.
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Slow New York by Richard Julian (Audio CD - 2006)
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