Songs From Ocean Floor [Import]

Kip Winger | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Frontiers Italy
• ASIN: B0000560CW
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,490 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cross

2. Crash the Wall

3. Sure Was a Wildflower

4. Two Lovers Stand

5. Landslide

6. Faster

7. Song of Midnight

8. Free

9. Only One World

10. Broken Open

11. Resurrection

12. Everything You Need

Editorial Reviews

2000 album for the former leader and namesake of '80s hair metal giants Winger. Featuring Rod Morgenstein and Reb Beach (ex-Winger), Ken Mary (House Of Lords), Alan Pasqua (Giant) and Moon Zappa. 12 tracks including, 'Cross', 'Crash The Wall' and 'Sure Was A Wildflower'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Done, November 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Songs From Ocean Floor (Audio CD)

There is no really good way to introduce this album to someone who isn't intensely interested in finding great music. That is the only good way to describe it - great music. Kip Winger is simply an outstanding song-writer, singer, and musician. The lyrical content clearly deals with the loss of his wife and his struggle to overcome that grief. That in itself makes this a hard CD to get into unless you really WANT to get into it. Songs... doesn't simply lay out ordinary pop tunes or mindless alternative drivel. Rather it clearly states the pain and process of recovery that Kip went through. This could scare some listeners away, but for intense fans of musical art it should be a welcom alternative to mainstream rock music. Musically there should be no worry by anyone about hearing Kip's 80's sound. There is some similarity to Winger's excellent and underrated album Pull, but largely the music is very fresh and challenging. Listeners will find lots of strings, multiple acoustic guitars and pianos, new age percussion, and eary backing vocals. The sounds are deep and intreaging for anyone willing to sit and listen. There are a lot of sounds that most people won't pick up on the first listen. This makes the album something great to come back to over and over again. Every song on this disc is excellent and well placed. You can listen to it front to back, or split the songs up. It sounds great both ways. Although much of the album is dark and moody, several tracks like "Cross" offer inspiring lines like, "You're not alone when your heart is strong", and the last two tracks offer a thrilling conclusion to the pain and darkness of this album. Songs... doesn't contain the ultimate in progressive instrumantalism or production (sometimes the guitar is annoyingly low in the track), but it is a great CD. Even the two really popish songs "Everything You Need" and "Ressurection" are incredible songs which make you wonder why pop music is so shallow when there are able artists like Kip to be filling the airwaves. Don't be afraid to try this CD. I can guarantee that anyone who really tries can understand and enjoy this album.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and moody, May 29, 2001

By 

Dr Nick "Dr Nick" (Sheffield, S Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs From Ocean Floor (Audio CD)

This is Kip's third solo release, if you count his acoustic stuff, and the first one with new material written after the tragic death of his wife in a car wreck. And it shows. The whole feel of this CD is somber and dark, not exactly heavy (the distortion on the guitar is fairly light), but minor keys and reflective lyrics reflect Kip's mindset at the time.

He can still pen a good tune, and the songs are mainly strong. I especially like Cross, Crash the Wall, and there's a fantastic instrumental track as well I just love. The mid-tempo tracks are sometimes similar to Winger's third and final CD Pull, but there are also a lot of slow songs, very reflective.

I knocked off a star due to the lack of any upbeat material, but to be honest that's just my opinion, and this CD remains a very strong release.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worthy effort, but falls short., August 28, 2003

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Brian Burnham (IL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs From Ocean Floor (Audio CD)

I really like Winger, the man and the band, accomplished musicians crafting enjoyable songs. I think Kip's first solo effort, the Bob Shirley produced "thisconversation..." was and awesome. "Songs from the ocean floor" is, in a word, boring.

It is very telling that the people that buy this cd also purchased Nora Jones. There is nothing wrong with Nora Jones, great background music if you are trying to set a romantic mood or need sound to fill an empty space or having your parents for dinner. Not exactly what you'd expect from Kip Winger. I enjoy deep and moody songs but 60 minutes back to back is a bit much.

This album is well crafted and not a bad listen but nothing stands out, there is one tempo that never changes, and in the end it leaves you feeling empty. I fully understand this record was therapy for Kip and if you are feeling depressed, maybe you will find comfort in a few of the tracks.

I have had this cd since 2000, I bought it directly from Winger website. It is the least listened to of all my winger related cd's. It is worth a listen, you may enjoy it, but I recommend "thisconversationseemslikeadream" as a much better effort and a more enjoyable disc.