Songs & Sounds [Import]

Pat Dinizio | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Mca Import
• ASIN: B0000049YD
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,479 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Music., August 5, 1999

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Anthony Souza - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs & Sounds (Audio CD)

The Smithereens' front man steps out and makes a solid solo debut that's not far from the Smthereens sound. The first and last song both stretch the pop boundaries a little and sound like nothing he (nor the band) has done before. The rest of the songs though, are the kinds of songs that would feel right at home on any Smithereens record. Sonny Fortune's saxaphone playing is the one deviation from that sound and it's excellent. His playing adds a jazz element to the music.The rythm section does a great job of backing him up and DiNizio plays all the guitar parts. His lyrics are, as usual, well-written and mature. This really is the next best thing to a Smithereens album and almost as good.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great Songs And some very pleasing Sounds, June 20, 2000

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Ben Jordan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs & Sounds (Audio CD)

I am not a Smithereens fan. I've never heard their stuff, for which Pat is a core element, but if it's anything like Songs And Sounds, then it'd be worth a listen. I bought it because for the project, Pat brought in Stranglers bassist Jean-Jaques Burnel, and my gamble paid off. I love blues, but I'm very picky about what I'll listen to. Pat Dinizio seems to be the master of the 3-and-a-half pop song, which prevents anything he does from being long, drawn-out, and too self-indulgent. The pain he feels comes through very evidently in his lyrics, such as his regret at not seeing his daughter in Liza, a very appropriate lullaby. The catchy 124 Miles An Hour and Running Jumping Standing Still exemplifies Pat's upbeat style and someone who's reached the point in their life where they find freedom in the realisation that what other people think really doesn't matter (but I'm only guessing), while the excellent and mellow I'd Rather Have The Blues is a more direct insight into the artist's moments of despair. And of course there are plenty of references to failed relationships with more than a touch of bitterness. The bass is thumping the drums likewise - though neither are intrusive, and the sax gives the whole thing a wonderful bluesy melodic escapism. I would say Pat was a good, though not great singer, but naturally since it's his project, no-one else would sound right in the vocal spotlight, and I should add that his voice in no way detracts - simply that I can think of singers with better range. Overall, I was quite impressed, and when I first bought the cd I played it endlessly for weeks and weeks. And I'll certainly be keeping my eyes peeled for Pat Dinizio's next effort.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great start to an excellent solo career., May 13, 2006

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Concerned One "Thrashfan" (IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs & Sounds (Audio CD)

This album is now nine years old, and I have owned it since it's original release date, and have the two other incarnations/updated bonus track versions that have been released (one came with God Save The Smithereens Deluxe Edition, one I bought at a Smithereens show in 2005 with bonus tracks). This original edition from Velvel records has still got to be my favorite version. It has hints of the smithereens still, which is the rock/progressive/grunge flavor we grew to love since thier huge radio break through song "A Girl Like You". "Where I Am Going", "No Body But Me" and "Everyday World" are al semi-reminiscent of Smithereens collaberations. "A world apart" and "I'd rather have the blues" hint at the direction pat's solo went, now doing more contemporary, blues, and piano/vocal related music. This album could very well have been the next smithereens album at the time, but I believe it stands on it's own as an excellent direction for a solo career to start. Thank you Pat.