3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Well Done, May 5, 2003
This review is from: Uncovered Too (Audio CD)
I've been a Smokie fan ever since I have heard them first back in 1977. This album is miles away from their great releases from the seventies and early eighties. Gone are the times where Smokie ripped through songs like 'Pass it Around' or 'Going Tomorrow'. But overall it is a very nice surprise. Even there is only one member of the original group left, every song still sounds like Smokie. That includes the beautiful background vocals. Of course Mike Craft has added his personal touch to the band but I consider this a plus - he does not try to imitate Chris Norman. Overall, I like this album better than the first 'Uncovered'. Smokie do an excellent job on songs like 'Only you', 'Lodi' or 'Everytime you go away'. It's a nice 'easy listening' album and I am definitely looking forward to the next release with hopefully new original songs.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Clearing the smoke!, October 23, 2002
This review is from: Uncovered Too (Audio CD)
After what has seemed an age, Smokie have shown that age does not diminish quality of the product!
Even with a new lead singer (Mike Craft)- for both this and "Uncovered"- the distinctive Smokie sound remains!
I particularly enjoyed"Every Time You Go Away","Only You", and the cover of the Jeff Lynne/Tom Petty song.."I Won't back Down"
There is a certain intensity attached to the track "No Matter What"...but the best track of all..in my humble opinion..is
"(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight"
Mike Craft has come up trumps with "The Voice" of Smokie.
Well done.
And there is no stinting on quality on this CD either.Average track length is 4 mins, with track 5 approaching a full 5 minutes!
Buy it...Now!
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