Solace [ENHANCED] [IMPORT] [LIVE]

Xavier Rudd

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 5, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 27, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Import, Live
• Label: Universal
• ASIN: B0001VWHRM
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #144,984 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A review of Xavier Rudd's "Solace", September 12, 2004

By	Z. Helenske "Zak" (Fargo, ND USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solace (Audio CD)

Zak Helenske
9.2.04
A Review of:
Xavier Rudd's "Solace"
Xavier Rudd's new album "Solace" is an outstanding show of his talent, vocally, acoustically, and of course is unreal abilities on the didgeridoo. Rudd who is from Australia writes in his songs about everything from political and educational problems in Australia to how gorgeous the country he lives in is. He uses a unique combination of acoustics, harmonica, assortments of didgeridoo's, and others instruments on his album.
The title song "Solace" is an awesome show of his writing ability. Talking about the wonders of Australia paying homage to his homeland. One other high point on the album is his cover rendition of Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry". Before I heard Xavier's version I couldn't imagine somebody redoing this classic effectively. However when I heard the song on his album from the first cord on his guitar I knew he could pull it off showing nothing but respect for the late, great Bob Marley. You can hear and feel the passion behind the song when you hear Rudd's voice singing in perfect melody.
Something Rudd does insanely well is using his voice as though its its own instrument right along side his guitar and didgeridoo. Its an incredibly soothing voice but it jumps out at you with some insane sounds that are unique to him and him alone because the obvious its his voice making his own sounds that nobody can duplicate.
I was blown away when I heard this album for the first time and am rating it four stars out of four stars. The quality and musicianship is like nothing I've ever heard.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aamazing Stuff, April 19, 2004

By	Neal J Duggin (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This is the second lp release by xavier, an artist who has toured extensively in Canada and Australia. A very unique sound, highly recommended if you like Ben Harper, Dave Matthews style of music. The didgeridoo is a great sound that complements the music well and adds an element often heard in contemporary music. Does an awesome cover of No Woman no cry. If you are a guitarist you will love this. A great find, go get it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, but don't buy it here!, March 30, 2004

By	Eli Gordon (Victoria, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solace (Audio CD)

Friends of mine own this CD and it's amazing! This guy really rocks out on the guitar and didjeridoo. Throw in his captivating voice and catchy tunes, and you've got a classic in the making.

However, I'd suggest not buying it here. I've been waiting four months for the copy that I purchased here to arrive.