A Moment of Forever

Kris Kristofferson

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Justice Records
• ASIN: B000000NRI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,103 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Most of the songs Kris Kristofferson is famous for having written ("Me and Bobby McGee," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "For the Good Times," "Loving Her Was Easier" and so on) appeared on his first two albums, 1970's --Kristofferson and 1971's --The Silver Tongued Devil and I. It was a spectacular entrance which forever changed country songwriting, but he has never been able to match it. So it brings great pleasure to report that Kristofferson's 1995 album, --A Moment of Forever, is his best since 1971. Part of its success is due to producer Don Was, who's performed similar resuscitations on Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Was has a great ear for material, and he always insists his clients hold out for the best songs. Moreover, Was has shored up Kristofferson's musical shortcomings by giving him sharply focused, nicely harmonized arrangements executed by L.A.'s top session pros. Also reinforcing the album's musicality is Kristofferson's touring sidekick, keyboardist Danny Timms, who co-wrote three songs and fleshed out several more. Most crucial, however, is the terrific batch of new songs Kristofferson has come up with since his last studio effort five years ago, most notably the title track, a ballad with a captivating melody and an understated meditation on the way love is both transitory and timeless. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kristofferson's best in years, December 9, 1999

By	Brad Moffitt (Ripley, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

I have nearly every album Kristofferson ever recorded. I consider Moment of Forever one of the best, with a collection of wonderful songs. Catch the title track "Moment Of Forever," "Between Heaven And Here," and the rocker "Under The Gun." The last track "Sam's Song" is an ode to legendary film maker Sam Pekinpah and is a fun song to listen to. Kristofferson hits his stride again. What an artist, what a legend, what an album!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HE feels it in his gut!, July 22, 2003

By	L. Gormin "lgormin" (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These ARE some of the best songs he's done since the 70's. I am surprised I have not heard any of them recorded by other artist. There are a few songs on this CD that make your eyes tear up.

One thing I've noticed about music today is that there is no soul in it. Reguardless of the coincidence I have to mention Janis Joplin. She sang from her heart. You KNEW when she sang that she felt it in her gut. The same is true of Kristofferson.

People can poo poo his singing voice all they want but I think his voice is what makes his music touch me. HE feels it in his gut!

Thank you Kristofferson for sharing a bit of yourself with us. I wonder if we deserve it?

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars His Best Yet, June 7, 2001

By	Daphne O'Brien "Bookworm" (Melbourne, Vic Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Moment of Forever (Audio CD)

I bought this CD with some trepidation. He's older now (like me) and I was of the understanding that talent "dimmed" as you aged. Was I in for a surprise! This is truly his most beautful album yet. His new songs are magnificent. Somehow, and I don't understand it, this man's songs have touched every note in a life with its share of sadness and pain, and the desire to grow. Thank you Kris for a very beautiful album. And yes, I have bought the latest and can't wait to receive it and get it on the CD player!