Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine [Import, Limited Edition]

Daryl Hall | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 3, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Limited Edition
• Label: Japanese Victor Co.
• ASIN: B00005YWRS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710,495 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dreamtime

2. Only a Vision

3. I Wasn't Born Yesterday

4. Someone Like You

5. Next Step

6. For You

7. Foolish Pride

8. Right as Rain

9. Let It Out

10. What's Gonna Happen to Us

Editorial Reviews

Full title, 'Three Hearts In The Happy Ending Machine'. Japanese exclusive 24-bit K2 remastered reissue of 1986 album. Packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daryl's Best Solo Album - Perfect for CD Format!, August 13, 2001

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TomAzon (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine (Audio CD)

Unbelievably, this album is out of print. In spite of the fact that "Dreamtime" was a Top Five hit, it went gold and was well-received by the critics, you should go ahead and pick up the imported version unless you search online for the domestic release.

This album, co-produced with Dave Stewart has the best rocking guitars and basslines you'll hear on CD. Very strong musical production. Daryl's songwriting and vocals are unapproachable throughout. Best songs are "Dreamtime", "Next Step", "Let It Out", "Right As Rain" (with a Joni Mitchell back-up), "Someone Like You" (w/guitar solo). There is a version of "Someone Like You" with a sax solo which is available as a 12" vinyl single (search the used record stores or Amazon. Try also Gemm.Com).

You can't miss with this bit of perfection but try to find a domestic copy first and save some dollars...

Now where's John Oates?

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album was a lifeline to me, February 5, 2007

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Cale L. Corbett "history buff" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine (Audio CD)

When this album came out, I was a 15 year old trapped in a bad home in a small town in western Oklahoma. The songs and sounds on this album reminded me that there was a larger world out there. It was my own private sanctuary. I would pop my cassette into my Walkman and step out of my life for a few dozen minutes.

For the next couple of years, this music provided something of a soundtrack to my life; memories of friends and girlfriends, hanging out with my buds all come rushing back when I listen to it now.

Is the music here dated? Yes. It sounds like the mid-80s rock/pop that it is, but is that so wrong? Is it throw-away? No.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daryl Hall at his best for all H&O fans, March 15, 2003

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Pierre Fillion "Pr" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine (Audio CD)

I'm surprised by all the reviews. I tought the 3 hits song on this album were "Dreamtime" (02.08.86 Top 5), "Foolish Pride" (18.10.86 top 33) and "Someone Like you" (24.01.87 Top 57) on US billboard. Not to mention "I Wasen't Born Yesterday" that really rocks! Of course all other songs are great but a top hit is based on the billboard ratings... I would else say that all the songs on the albums are top hits! :) If your a fan of Hall and Oates because of their special sound. "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine" is worth the price! Do not miss "Do it for Love" the most recent Hall and Oates album which is their best album since "Big Bam Boom". Enjoy.