Spanish Wells

William Topley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 26, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 26, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mercury Nashville
• ASIN: B00002DDPS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,420 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Career-High for a true orginal!, November 8, 1999

By 

Steve ([e-mail]) (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spanish Wells (Audio CD)

His best solo effort to date. The tunes stay with you after just one listen, which won't be the last. Topley is an absolute treasure in an age of marketing and insincerity.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original and thoroughly enjoyable, May 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Spanish Wells (Audio CD)

I discovered William Topley's music last fall and since then have purchased several of his albums, but this one is my favorite. His melodies and sometimes haunting lyrics will stay with you. Have a listen - you won't be disappointed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Powerful Release, September 13, 2003

By 

Russell Diederich (Littleton, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Wells (Audio CD)

William Topley could probably sing the alphabet and people would buy his albums. When it comes to voices, his is powerful and soulful, almost hypnotic. He conveys a lot of emotion through his deep baritone. Add in the great music that backs his voice and strong lyrics, and you have another good album from Topley and crew.

"Spanish Wells" has such a good feel to it, you'll get caught up in the images that Topley paints. "Ten Ten" begins this journey with a good beat and Topley's unique voice. Throw in the Jamaican dialect to create a mosaic of sound and images. Then, he's right there to bring tears to your eyes with his ballad "Nothing Else Matters" with his stunning voice over an acoustic solo-arpeggio guitar. His voice is mournful throughout the whole song, even when the drums and slide-guitar step in. "Kingston Morning" makes you feel that you're watching the sun rise in that Caribbean town. Add "I Am the Man" with it's Reggae back-beat, and the vision is complete. "Cowpoke" closes the album with an almost Native-American sounding tune that focuses mostly on his vocal range. The drums and flute give it a bit of a haunting sound, providing the perfect backdrop for his crooning.

I'm impressed with this offering from Topley. There are very few lyricists who can top his sound, and his albums are just fun to listen to. If you have heard Topley before, this is another one to pick up. If you don't know who he is, pick this one up, and be ready for a vocal experience.