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Songs of Mass Destruction

Annie LennoxAudio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)

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In 1995 the eight-time Brit Award winner released Medusa, her second solo album and a collection of covers of some her favorite songs. Her version of The Lover Speaks’ No More ‘I Love You’s, the first single, was a huge hit. And, like the string of classic hits she and Dave Stewart released as Eurythmics, her recordings still ... Read more in Amazon's Annie Lennox Store

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  • Audio CD (October 2, 2007)
  • Original Release Date: 2007
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B000UCEJEQ
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,736 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Menacing as they sound, the songs of mass destruction gathered on Annie Lennox's fifth solo disc don't manage to so much as nick the gorgeous instrument she's built her career on. Weaving artfully as ever around the contours of songs that suggest the worst--Lennox is world-wise and therefore maybe inevitably world-weary--she imparts gravity and grace in a voice as cloudless and surface-smooth as just-brewed mint tea; from the tentative beginnings of the mournful "Dark Road" to the gospel-bottomed gorgeousness of "Ghosts in My Machine," she's in full command of her considerable vocal powers. And it's possible she's never used them to such moving effect on a single record. Earlier Lennox or Eurythmics albums might have succumbed here and there to slight-seeming experiments in style, but Songs of Mass Destruction doesn't dilly-dally. All swerves, even playful ones (see "Love Is Blind" and "Coloured Bedspread," a synth-y song that wouldn't seem so out of place on a recent Madonna record), are on-message: "Womankind" busts wide open not only because it needs to (a voice this big can't be contained, it reminds us), but to demo empowerment, and the hopeful "Sing" signs off with a seconds-long African guest vocal. There's an upside to the destruction of cultural wellness that led Lennox to write this record, and it's artistic creation. Songs of Mass Destruction is a sterling, rock-solid, expert example. --Tammy La Gorce

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One of the most respected women in popular music, Annie Lennox’s career has spanned over 25 years and drawn numerous accolades and awards including Grammys®, Brits, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar® for her song "Into the West," from Lord of the Rings. VH1 describes her as "the Greatest living White Soul Singer." Ms. Lennox has consistently pushed boundaries and embraced excellence; her latest work, Songs of Mass Destruction is another example of her unforgettable vocal talents.

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Beautiful vocals and emotional lyrics that only Annie can give. SueNewYork  |  43 reviewers made a similar statement
This cd is definitely best heard with "Diva" , her first album. Ben  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Top Notch October 2, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I've been a fan of Annie Lennox since her first Eurythmics album. She's still at the top of her game. Her voice is strong, and each track is a pleasure to listen to (remarkable since she wrote every song). She is a major talent, sorely needed in today's sorry music industry.

This special edition contains an extra disc, which repeats the entire album, and has Lennox comment on each and every song (similar to a director providing commentary to a movie). I believe this is the first time an artist had done this. There is also a music video for Dark Road, but it can ONLY be accessed with a computer.
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44 of 49 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars My Mind Is Broken And Forlorn. October 12, 2007
Format:Audio CD
I confess, I have a special place for Annie Lennox in my music collection. I admit my bias. After all, I was drawn to her from the first note of "Sweet Dreams" in the summer of 1983 at the tender age of 10. From then on, no matter what my peers said, I stuck with the Eurythmics through thick and thin. I saw them in concert at age 11 in the summer of 1984 for the "Touch" tour, with Howard Jones opening for them. I saw them again, at age 13, in the summer of 1986 for the "Revenge" tour. I stuck with them as "Savage" failed in America, and "We Two Are One" barely made a dent. I was disappointed when Dave and Annie split, but happy when Annie released "Diva", a near perfect album. Happy again when the Eurythmics reunited in 1999 for "Peace". And so on and so forth.

"Songs Of Mass Destruction" is by far Annie's best solo work since "Diva". It's her most consistent, diverse and confident work since "Diva". "Bare" was somewhat depressing and slow, but Annie definitely bounces back here.

Where to start? There are five upbeat tracks and six ballads. I liked all five upbeat tracks "Love Is Blind", "Ghosts In My Machine", "Womankind", "Coloured Bedspread" and "Sing". My favorites being the defiant "Ghosts In My Machine" and "Love Is Blind". I haven't heard Annie rail against personal demons like this since "Savage". "Coloured Bedspread" harkens back to "Sweet Dreams".

The six ballads "Dark Road", "Smithereens", "Through The Glass Darkly", "Lost", "Big Sky" and "Fingernail Moon" are pretty solid. My favorites being the moving "Dark Road" and "Lost" (which is featured prominently during the end credits of the film "In The Valley Of Elah", which is also very good I might add). If I have any complaints it would be the weaker ballads "Through The Glass Darkly", "Big Sky" and "Fingernail Moon". All three tracks were okay, but didn't quite make the cut for me.

At 52, Annie has made a very good album. Better than 2003's "Bare" and 1995's "Medusa", but not quite "Sweet Dreams", "Touch", "Be Yourself Tonight" or "Savage". I give it four and a half stars. If you like Annie, or you like the Eurythmics, you should get "Songs Of Mass Destruction". I think some Grammys are in order here.
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133 of 163 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Annie Lennox's rebirth.... October 7, 2007
Format:Audio CD
Alright, first, it needs to be said that reviews on Amazon are supposed to be voted on by "WAS IT HELPFUL" in your decision to purchase. It isn't really meant to be "I already own it and loved/hated it--so this review is bad/good." Having said this--some of the reviews I have read herein are real stunners. We cannot usually listen to something ONCE in a store music cubicle and write a review or even make a decision.

I am a serious Annie Lennox fan and collector of 24 years(I have it ALL!)and am also in a place to be surrounded by extraordinary music (I am the personal assistant of vocal legend Yma Sumac) and know good from bad musically. And 'Songs of Mass Destruction' does NOT disappoint.

Many Lennox fans or passing admirers are addicted to her early 80's days of electro-pop (I adore it as well!) but we must understand that we all grow (or should!) and times change! And the artist changes! Lennox has NEVER made music for mass appeal or radio play or to be popular. She is less interested (based on my decades of research)in making you DANCE, than she is in making you FEEL or identify in some way.

SONGS OF MASS DESTRUCTION is one of those very rare albums where you can't only choose a few good songs as "the best". Each track has something considerably special about it. There are very upbeat tracks, some Delta blues kind of songs and some intensely sentimental slower tracks. Unlike many other singers (including opera singers) whose voices weaken by their 50's, Annie's has gone very much the other direction! That's amazing! Her voice is stronger and more clear than ever on this CD. Her vocals SOAR with great strength on 'Through the Glass Darkly' and it should be noted that on this album she experiemnts with higher registers than ever before (namely on 'Fingernail Moon' and the exceptional 'Big Sky'). Everyone I know, is INSANE over 'Ghosts in My Machine' and I have not yet heard feedback on the bumping-pumping 'Sing!' but I love it. The angry and fed-up "Love is Blind" (which is not really about love, as much as how damned hard life can be sometimes!) is not for the generally jovial! I could go on and on, but you get the idea. There is so much offered on this CD! I do recommend it.

Now this NOT recommended for the "Gimme, Gimme More" Britney Spears listener, who wants "a good beat so you can DANCE to it!" Dumbed-down lyrics are not Lennox's specialty! This is for people, perhaps a little over 25, who have had a little more time to really experience life's up and downs (not to say that all ages can't enjoy it or identify in some way). I cannot help but feel that women and gay men will somehow feel closer to this album.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best work
I am a huge fan of Annie Lennox. She has this voice that's moody with tones of soul that I'm very drawn to. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PaganAlexandria
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album from a great singer!
Annie Lennox is in top form here. Dark Road is a marvelous song, dark and beautiful,and her vocal chops are on full display in Big Sky. Read more
Published 4 months ago by William K. Conlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Annie sings like an Angel
I have been hypnotized by Annie's voice for over 30 years !!!
Everything she does is spectacular !
She is a true beauty.
Published 4 months ago by John M davis
3.0 out of 5 stars great performance, average tunes
I still love hearing Annie Lennox sing. From her early work with The Tourists, to the classic tunes with the Eurythmics, and her early solo recordings, she has given us some great,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donald E. Gilliland
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FAR-KING ALBUM
I'm probably in the minority here, I've seen exultating reviews attributing this albums appreciation to feminists and "gay men".

But I'm not gay. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matt Z.
4.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for meaningful artists like Annie
I love this cd. No, Annie doesn't sound like she did in 1983. I wouldn't expect her to. I don't sound like I did in 1983 or look like I did either. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Debra J Shockley
5.0 out of 5 stars Songs Of Masss Destruction
Annie Lennox is one of the best and I had to have this album which is great. It was cheeper on Amazon than on iTunes so I bought it here. Read more
Published on December 31, 2010 by Rudy
5.0 out of 5 stars More great ALennox!
She could be the greatest woman singer of all time! Love her voice, her talent, everything about her. She is just beautiful inside and out!!!!
Published on September 22, 2010 by P. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Good DVD
My wife likes Annie Lennox, so this was a perfect gift for her. She likes it.
Published on September 18, 2010 by Book Carpenter
4.0 out of 5 stars "Through the Glass Darkly".
Overall, this is her darkest and most expressive album. After the somewhat pedestrian Bare, something must have happened, because this lady is sad and angry. Read more
Published on June 8, 2010 by A Music Lover
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The guest list of artists that appear on the song "Sing".
according to the liner notes; Anastacia, Angelique Kidjo, Beth Orton, Beverly Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Celine Dion, Dido, Faith Hill, Fergie, Gladys Knight, Isobel Campbell, Joss Stone, K. D. Lang, KT Tunstall, Madonna, Martha Wainwright, Melissa Etheridge, Pink, Sarah McLachlan, Shakira, Shingai... Read more
Oct 31, 2007 by C. Jones |  See all 3 posts
If her tour is coming to your town . . .
I see her next Tuesday at Macky Auditorium in Boulder and I fully expect her to be as incredible as you say.

I saw her first solo tour at the same venue back in April of '03 and she was absolutely amazing. I saw a few months later at Pepsi Center in Denver when she toured with Sting and she... Read more
Oct 12, 2007 by Thomas Mannion |  See all 7 posts
Annie needs to release a LIVE album!
Back in the 1980s (I think 1986) I saw Annie during the "Revenge" tour at the NEC in Birmingham, England and she was amazing. The most wonderful thing was her unaccompanied delivery of "Sweet Dreams". A pin could have been dropped in the auditorium because everyone was so... Read more
Oct 25, 2007 by Martin Milner |  See all 3 posts
Fingernail Moon bonus track?!
Well, on the Barnes & Noble exclusive disc, there is a bonus track called "Don't Take Me Down". There is also an Acoustic version of "Dark Road" as a bonus track. Then, on iTunes (which could be the same as this new release) you can get "Little Bird" and... Read more
Oct 9, 2007 by J. Mason |  See all 2 posts
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MY REVIEW! - Songs of mass destruction!
Your use of the word "redundant" is...well, you know.
Sep 30, 2007 by F. Mugavero |  See all 4 posts
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