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Terra Firma

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If you enjoyed the original Buckinghams with Dennis Tufano on lead vocals don't expect anything close to that with this conglomeration. The group sound has been converted into a Holiday Inn lounge act and the remake of "Kind of A Drag" is mediocre at best.
I can't believe all the glowing reviews that have been posted here. Either I have no taste for 60s pop or the reviewers are all related to the group members.

They say wine improves with age,I think it worked with the Buckingham's.I was familiar with a few of their hits when I was younger and I recently acquired a copy of their TERRA FIRMA CD and I was floored. Where have these guys been all these years! This is no rehash of their former music, this is totally new recordings and I can't stop playing it.Their songs NO TURNING BACK and I THINK ABOUT YOU are very reflective.The songs SAY IT AIN'T LOVE and NOTHING LEFT TO CLING TO are very strong and had me humming them all day.The song 99.9 conjures up the feeling your in a movie and you get lost in it. The title cut TERRA FIRMA and NEXT BEND IN THE RIVER are captivating. Every song on this CD is strong. A definite keeper.

Terra Firma lacks the tight harmonies and the steady beat that the Buckingham were known for with their distinctive "Chicago sound." The lead vocals of Carl Giammarese sounds like a Vegas lounge act. Missing is the rich vocal lead of Dennis Tufano. If you want great Buckinghams, try their "Portraits" album- an excellent and progressive William Guercio production, showcasing many of the group's true talents.

When I got my copy of The Buckinghams newly released TERRA FIRMA CD, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a CD player to hear it. What a journey for your ears, harmonies abound everywhere on this recording and a little something for everyone, from young to old. On the first cut NO TURNING BACK says it all on where this band wants to go. An excellent a capella version of their #1 hit KIND OF A DRAG brings you back to the 60's with a 90's twist. 99.9 is a sexy sensual song with an acoustic guitar solo and lyrics sung in spanish. The title song TERRA FIRMA has a great mix of keyboards & lyrics. JEAN JACKET AND LACE is a fun "get up and dance" number. The remake of the Billy Joe Royal hit I KNEW YOU WHEN will keep you captivated by the strong voice of lead singer Carl Giammarese. And finally the reflective song NEXT BEND IN THE RIVER superbly wrtten by Bruce Soboroff will keep you entranced and wanting more. This could only be the beginning of more great music to come from THE BUCKINGHAMS.

This is a CD you can listen to again and again & still want more from. Who can resist the smooth harmonies? A something for everyone cd - definite must have.

TERRA FIRMA is a great new CD by a band that has been around for a long time. I always loved their old songs, and now I love their new music. The Next Bend In The River is my favorite song on the CD, (way to go Bruce!)but all the songs are strong and captivating in their own right. These guys have worked a long time for this to happen to them again, and they deserve all the good things that this CD will bring them. Congratulations on a super new CD, and much success is certainly due all of you.

I won this Cd on a Radio Promo. I like the single no turning back But I really like Next Bend in the River.

simply captivating... if u buy a cd terra firma is the best one to buy... the songs are surely on solid ground... my newborn is very soothed when i play next bend in the river a song filled with emotion and inspiration... so i know my baby has good taste already..

I have heard Terra Firma and love it. Just Love It. My favorite song is Next Bend in the River. It is the story of life. My life. When I wake in the morning I have no idea as I travel along the river where the next bend is. But I always know I will survive that bend and all the rest to come. It is my new motto. Life takes on many bends, but you just have to go with the flow of the river. 99.9 needs to be the theme song for Michael Jordan. Since he is 99.9% sure he is retired. Song writing is a musical talent that I did not know you guys had. I would give up the day job and stick with a music career, I believe you will make it in the tough music business. Hoping your new CD is a breakthrough success for this day and age, your 60's music lives on forever. Still lives in this day.

Each and every song has such wonderful harmonies and all the Bucks sound spectacular. What a great recording! Any one of the songs (or all of them) could be singles. There is a selection for every music lover including pop, country and latin. We couldn't stop listening to it! Already ordered it for Christmas presents that we're proud to give.