Teatro

Willie Nelson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 1998)
• Original Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B00000AFB6
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,561 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now I am by no means a Willie fan....., December 22, 1999

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andyslash (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teatro (Audio CD)

I first heard some 'Teatro' tracks when Willie played Farm Aid in 98. I knew then that I had to get this album. Like I said, I am not a fan of Nelson, nor am I of country music, but the music on this album is superb. It is perfect for those 'lazy' days, or when you just need a stress reliever. My favorite track has to be the version of Lanois' 'The Maker'. Daniel Lanois, who produces 'Teatro', for those who don't know, is a musician who seems to have better success as a producer. He has produced such greats as U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan ('Time Out of Mind' was heralded as Dylan's best work in years, largely due to Lanois). I highly recommend this album to anyone who is at all hesitant in picking it up. You will not be disappointed.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Willie's Tex-Mex Flava!, July 23, 2001

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Cary S. Whitt "Tune Junkie" (Columbus,Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teatro (Audio CD)

I will admit to hating (and that's being kind) the majority of country mucky muck that pollutes the airwaves of this great nation, but, this is a really great record. From the opening minutes of Teatro, we are entered into a spookier, dustier affair, full of sorrow and regret, a record that is as real as a record can get. This, of course, comes from Willie. One gets the sense of personal struggle and heartbreak, but without all the cheesy, twangy hang-ups that plague CMT. Another reason for the record's success is the hauntingly beautiful production from Daniel Lanois. Listeners may know his work with Scott Weiland, Bob Dylan or U2's masterful Joshua Tree. Lanois adds this chilling quality to this very Texan/Mexican guitar album, you can almost feel the sun dried hands that these songs where created with. I esp. loved the cover of Daniel Lanois' very own tune, "The Maker". It's a song that sounds like it's an out-take from The Joshua Tree, U2 fans will absolutely love this one. Another highlight is the regretful, "I Never Cared For You". Strangly upbeat, it best represents what the disc has to offer, a lot of feeling and Spanish stylings - it just plain beautiful! I expected this to be a interesting, smart record at the very least, it well surpassed that and a whole lot more. Thanks Willie for giving country a respectable name once again.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than you can imagine, January 23, 2001

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GPM "trademann" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teatro (Audio CD)

This CD was recommended by the concession cashiers at a Willie Nelson concert. There were five CDs on sale. There were four cashiers and they were unanimous about Teatro. They were right. Brilliant shuffles with rock solid rhythms alternate with contemplative ballads featuring Willie's perfect emotional pitch. The first time you play it, it becomes a familiar old friend; you can't believe you haven't owned it for years. Ou Es-Tu, Mon Amour, an instrumental tribute to Django Reinhart, feeds directly into I Never Cared For You, where a man struggles to convince a distrustful woman that he truly loves her, using her mistrust as the tool that will make her believe. Both music and voice are dead on. Darkness On The Face Of The Earth is the type of straight ahead rocker that you keep singing along with even after you've parked your car. These Lonely Nights similarly captures Willie in his best Whiskey River mode. And anytime you're in a lull, just punch in track 12 (Three Days). Despite a middle section of slow tunes, Teatro is the pefect road companion. The best tracks on this CD don't just make your body move, they make your car sail down the highway. I haven't played another CD in the car in six months. Just teriffic.