Staring Down the Sun [IMPORT]

Tal Bachman

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 13, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 13, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sextant
• ASIN: B0002IE2WM
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,978 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You NEEd this CD!, September 8, 2004

By	Elizabeth A. Kutsopias "Liz" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tal Bachman is just one step up from all other artists! I have not yet picked my favorite track because they are all so great! His sound is so unlike anyone around today! IT is so refreshing and unique. Because I could not wait until the US release date, I ordered it from Canada. I am now torn between my love for his original CD and Staring Down the Sun. This CD has something for everyone to love and relate to their personal life.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great second album, August 17, 2004

By	Guinevere Cuthbert - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tal Bachman sure has a knack for music! Tal's second album, "Staring Down the Sun", has a similar style to his 1999 debut album, without the songs being cookie-cutter copies.
Although the entire album tells a story, if you listen from beginning to end, with one song/story leading into the next topic, the song styles are very diverse - from the upbeat/pop-sound of "Tomorrow" and "Staring Down the Sun", to the countryish sound of "What You Won't Reveal" and "Somebody's Dreaming", the harder rock sound of "Danger by Design", and the 80's hair-band sound of "Divine".

The only complaint I have about the album is very minor, and not enough to warrant taking off a star from my rating:
The song, "What You Won't Reveal", sounds fine on the album, but earlier this year I had the pleasure of hearing Tal perform this song acoustically, and it is much more suited to that medium.

All in all, this is a great second album by an amazing singer/songwriter, and sure to stay on my list of favorite albums for a long time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars King of Bachmania !, May 26, 2005

By	Android Galespy "Rocks The Universe" (Spanish Fork, UT) - See all my reviews

Tal has the same problem most Canadian musicians have. That being, for some unexplained phenomenon the US doesn't fully embrace music from North of the border.

Give it a try. Tal's sound has been compared to the Beatles & ELO. Although, I would say his music is his own. Very melodic & catchy with a wide appeal across age groups.