Tal Bachman

Tal Bachman

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 13, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000IIXN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,442 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Those who found a lot to like in the New Radicals' update of '70s and '80s pop-rock for '90s ears may find Tal Bachman's debut similarly appealing. Seemingly inspired as much by the widescreen fantasias of Queen and ELO as by the Beatles, the son of former Bachman-Turner Overdrive head Randy offers a series of well-crafted tunes helmed by himself and superstar producer Bob Rock. Craftsmanship, however, is about the limit of Bachman's vision; his songs rarely rise above clichéd declarations of (and complaints about) love, with pro forma considerations of maturity ("I Wonder") and generational concerns ("Looks Like Rain") failing to lend much weight. With TV producers (Dawson's Creek, Melrose Place) clamoring to use his melodramas on their soundtracks, Bachman may find commercial--if not artistic--success. --Rickey Wright

Entertainment Weekly
The son of Guess Who/BTO axman Randy Bachman makes infectious pop-rock that's closer in spirit to Badfinger than to his dad's blue-collar stomp.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT- DEEPLY PERSONAL-- WONDERFULLY PROMISING ARTIST, October 30, 1999

By A Customer

I've been a musician for 30 years now, since hearing the Beatles at age 10 and growing up on Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. I must say this album is wonderful and has suprised the hell out of me. IT'S JUST SO GOOD. The obvious hooks in "She's so High" can't be ignored, but this CD has some hidden gems, namely "Beside You" (McCartney would have been proud to have composed this one),"Romanticide" (reminds me a bit of Toy Matinee), "You're My Everything", (beautiful) and the real album masterpiece "I am Free". I honestly can't understand some of the negative reviews, but in this age of ear candy on one hand and adolescent silly meaningless music full of relentless anger on the other I guess that is to be expected. This guy has a great head for melody as well as a great set of pipes. I only hope he keeps his gift for expressing his feelings and doesn't get to jaded. Having been in the business I know what it's like when every one is telling you should be doing this or that or you need to be more comtemporary. The minute you agree with it all you're through. You just have to follow your heart and say it the way you feel it. Anyway, I am moved and I see this as a cool homage to the Beatles. Randy, I hope my kid does me this proud....

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's a lot more to Tal than "She's So High", February 21, 2000

By	Mashira "mashira" (Higher Elevations, New York) - See all my reviews

Before I bought this CD I had heard "She's So High" at least 100 times and I was tiring of it. I was hesitant to buy the CD because I thought it would all be a bit too "fluffy" for me. When I heard another of Tal's songs in a commercial I thought I would finally give the CD a try and I'm glad I did! I don't think Tal is a one hit wonder, especially not with his musical background (his father was in Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive if you don't know.) I think he did some of the songs to sort of test the waters and see what would fly and what wouldn't. I especially enjoy the song "I Wonder" it makes me think of family and how lucky I am to be connected to such amazing people who have seen so much. It isn't hard rock but the songs definitely are catchy, escpecially "Romanticide" and "You Don't Know What It's Like." Anyone who has ever had back luck can relate to Tal's lyrics: "Fortune frowned on me, she's a big girl and she got me!" His music reminds me of Del Amitri (few of you have heard of them, I'm sure) and I find it diverse enough to make a ride in the truck quite enjoyable. To sum up: if you thought "She's So High" was kind of enticing, buy the CD, you'll like it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A serious talent, July 15, 2002

By	David O'Brien (Dublin 18 Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Please do me a favour before you read this review.

I want you to put away your images of Tal Bachman as a teen idol, forget about the youthful looks.

Now just put on the CD and listen
What you are about to hear is a near genius at work -a brilliant songwriter and musician.

It is three years since this eponymous cd was released and although Tal had a US hit with the excellent `She's So High' , largely he has not received the critical acclaim which this album deserved.

There are so many influences here : Jellyfish , Jason Falkner , Brian Wilson , Jeff Buckley (yes ,his voice is THAT good) , Cheap Trick to name but a few.

The songs themselves are all of a very high standard and contain complex chord structures and rhythm changes.Tal Bachman wrote ten of the songs on his own and the two others ,he co-wrote.

Song highlights include `You Don't Know What It's Like' with its brilliant harmonica and guitar riff and also `You're My Everything' which could be the first cousin of Badfinger's `Without You'

Bachman knows a good powerpop hook too and nearly every song has a memorable chorus on it.

Finally I urge you to get rid of those preconceived notions of Bachman as `son of Randy' (his father is the former lead singer of Bachman Turner Overdrive ,but there the comparisons end)

No , Tal Bachman is a major , major talent who has produced a stunning debut.

I can't wait to hear how he follows this...