One Eighty [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Ambrosia

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1980
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B00003TKGK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,166 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Evolution, perhaps..., October 3, 2000

By	Mark (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

Like the Yes albums of the 1980s, this project is best heard in it's own context, not in view of all that came before. The addition of Royce Jones and David Cutler-Lewis improves the level of creativity which is often lost as bands develop, normally resulting in a less homogenous sound throughout the album. I must admit I was quite disappointed with this album, in the wake of their first two efforts. "One-Eighty" is a definite departure from their prog-rock beginnings, although some echoes of their earlier style can be heard in "Kamikaze" (sung, incidentally, by Joe Puerta, the principal vocalist on the first albums). Hopefully, this album suceeded in bringing new listeners to their earlier music, as was the case with listeners to Yes' "90125" and "Big Generator". All in all, not a bad album. Worth buying.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT ALBUM FROM A GREAT BAND, April 19, 2000

By A Customer

This is Ambrosia's third album and their most accessable. This album features The usual lineup of David Pack on vocals & guitar, Joe Puerta vocals & bass and Burleigh Drummond on drums & vocals. This album also benefits from the addition of Former Steely Dan alumnus Royce Jones on percussion (He was in a touring lineup of Steely Dan which also featured future Doobie Brothers Jeff Baxter & Michael McDonald)this album also features the wonderful organ work of returning member Christopher North as well as the synth work of David cutler Lewis. The first cut Ready is a firey rocker featuring the soaring harmonies of Royce jones & Joe Puerta with the lead vocals of David pack over the top Royce Jones takes the lead on the next cut Shape I'm in and shows what a great addition he is to the band. Other highlights include the their two biggest hits the David Pack penned hits You're the only women & Biggest part of Me Also Check out the mean organ solo on Cryin' in the Rain by Christopher North. This is a great recording of highly polished well crafted and well performed songs.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Takin' me back, February 5, 2000

By	Marla J. Williams (Deep in the Heart of Texas) - See all my reviews

What a great CD. A little bit of everything--from the Top 40 hits "You're the Only Woman" and "Biggest Part of Me" to my favorites that most people have never heard like "Shape I'm In" and "Livin' On My Own". David Pack has a great voice and after 20+ years I still love this music! If you're feeling nostalgic for the late '70's and early '80's, and you like groups like Pablo Cruise or maybe early Toto, I think you'll like this cd.