Customer Reviews

Stars & Stripes

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Judging from the title and cover, you'd expect this CD to be nothing but a collection of America's patriotic music. It's got more then that, however, which is a nice addition to the genre.

Sure, it's got some standards from the category. I'm happy to have something with the words to "The Stars and Stripes Forever." They also include "God Bless America," "The Star Spangled Banner," and "God Bless the USA." This is where it ends, however.

The rest of the songs on this CD are classic barbershop songs. Since barbershop, at least for me, gives a certain American nostalgia feel, it works quite well. Highlights from these songs include "A Song like Daddy Used to Play" and "If There's Anybody Here from Out of Town."

I'm not sure which category the closing number, "So Many Voices Sing America's Song," belongs in, but it's new to me and I really like it.

Several songs on the CD include guest appearances from The American Pops Orchestra, The Vocal Majority, and Panache. Each group adds to the overall effect of the CD.

This CD does for Patriotic music what a good Christmas CD does for that genre. It includes enough standards to make it feel appropriate to the season right away but also includes some new songs so you feel like you're getting something original for your money. Well worth the money spent.

The Acoustix make you want to sing along with every song they sing. This CD is among the best I've ever heard and I think they should record more just like this one!

The Acoustix are under rated and deserve wider recognition for their performance of "Unchained Melody" this version is like nothing you've heard before. Upbeat tempo fully instrumented with a driving bass. This song would have been top ten in the 60's. Any oldies format station looking for "new" oldies should give this song some exposure.

This group blends together amazingly. Their songs are so well arranged and they are always together. They're wonderful!!

"Stars and Stripes" is an excellent addition to the recording library of any person who desires to be musically well-rounded. Barbershop is a little-known art with a rather eclectic (perhaps esoteric) following. Acoustix has already become a favorite of the barbershop enthusiasts around the world, but it also has something to offer to those who are less familiar with the barbershop style. Any American will recognize the patriotic tunes on the CD, but the remainder of the selections may give him a taste of a music genre that he has never savored before. The impeccable blend and incredible skill of this quartet will provide enjoyment each time the CD is played.

This album is one of the finest examples of chamption barbershop quartet singing you will find anywhere.

Be SURE to look up SPEBSQSA . c o m for the local chapter near you where you can hear what the chords sound like -- live and in person!!

THIS album will make you want to join the hobby and tell others about what you have found!!

BE SURE TO GET THIS ALBUM NOW!!!

I have sung in Barbershop for the last 25 years starting when I was 16 and this is by far one of their best. This is one of three CDs that you can get.

The Acoustics are the finest male vocal harmony groups I have ever heard. Their style and arrangements on this CD will make you yearn to hear them "live", in concert. If you are even a casual fan of Barbershop, this CD is a must for your collection.

This group is by far the finest Barbershop Style Acapella group to ever grace a stage. If you are turned off by the word "BARBERSHOP", you need to listen to these guys. They vocally create so many overtones and undertones that you will not believe you are hearing ONLY FOUR guys singing. This particular package will also thrill you if you have any patriotism and love for the USA at all.

Brilliant.

Having sung in barbershop quartets before, I can assure you unabashedly that these gentlemen have no equals. This is a must have for any music lover.