World Anthem [Import]

Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sbme Import
• ASIN: B000007WE4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Requiem for a Sinner

2. Hey, Little Lover

3. Broken Heart Blues

4. In My Ways

5. The World Anthem

6. Look at Me

7. Lady

8. Try for Freedom

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hugely underrated guitarist's finest work, July 15, 2000

By 

Francis King "Frank King" (Calgary, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Anthem (Audio CD)

Montreal-born guitar meistro and singer Frank Marino never had it easy. The critics hated him then and hate him now, some goofy urban myths (the best being he took up the guitar after believing he was the reincarnation of Hendrix) spoiled his chances at being taken seriously, his recordings rarely sold well, and his label mishandled him.

That said, World Anthem stands out as a testament to his songwriting, vocals, and extraordinary guitar playing. There are short, snappy numbers, longer drawn-out epics like Requiem For A Sinner (check out his synthesizer work, even now it doesn't sound dated) and an amazing jazz ballad called Look At Me. Sure, the title track seems ridiculously pretentious and naive, but it's still a fine instrumental composition. In fact, never before or since has Marino created an album with such a mature variety of material. Everybody from jazz freaks to metalheads can find something to love on World Anthem.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible music from an incredible guitarist!, February 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: World Anthem (Audio CD)

This is one of the most awesome albums out there in "guitar" rock. As another fan said, it puts to shame not only the "one-chord" wonders of heavy rock, but all the idiotic pseudo-romantic bands of the late 70's and 80's although for whatever reasons, Marino never got the airplay that he so rightfully deserves. It's a shame to our media that they still refuse to play mahogany's incredible songs, yet they still insist on playing the Beatles all the time... PLEASE STOP!

And why is Frank Marino's label so reluctant and resistant in releasing the supernatural "What's Next?" album? For God's sake people, that IS one of rock's MOST EPIC albums EVER! PERIOD! If it ever gets released (which I really want to hope) just listen to "Something's coming our way" and if your eardrums are still intact and you have not been uplifted up to the heavens after the totally out-of-this-world guitar solo at the end of the song, I may be willing to jump off the cliffs of the Grand Canyon! Please, RELEASE this album on CD. It's a complete shame to have it get lost forever...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars timeless, December 28, 2002

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stevek (MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Anthem (Audio CD)

I've been a Frank Marino fan since 1975, and I recently listened through this "album" again. I first heard this work on vinyl, and have enjoyed my cassette until it's almost unplayable. This work really shows F.M.'s musical range, and is a punctuation point in his struggle with a record label that didn't know what to do with him. Highlights include Requiem..., In My Ways, Look At Me (perfect smooth jazz), and Try For Freedom. As a teenager eagrely lapping up every note, this seemed longer back then, but could easily go to market TODAY and compete with the current "heroes" like Vai, Satriani, Johnson, Morse, and Petrucci. I'm still turning people "on" to this amazing guitarist, and will continue to do so until all my aquaintances know his music.