Red Book [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

Texas

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Universal/Mercury
• ASIN: B0009SQ70A
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,815 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
UK pressing of their 2005 album features 12 tracks including two UK only enhanced videos to, 'Getaway' and 'Can't Resist. 12 audio tracks in all including the lead off single, 'Getaway' and a duet with Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile on 'Sleep'. Universal. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rejoice, Texas Is Back!!!, November 19, 2005

By	L.D. Mit (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

These days so many groups don't have the substance to make much of a long-term impact, but Texas has survived many ups and downs yet continues to evolve and improve. After 2003 saw them experimenting on "Careful What You Wish For", this Scottish band has returned to the form that made them a household name in Europe- if not the United States.
The leadoff single "Getaway" is very catchy, while the wonderful "Can't Resist" plants the flag firmly in ground. Other standout tracks include the haunting "What About Us", great rocker "Get Down Tonight" and "Masterthief", but the entire album is strong and demands repeated listening.
Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri, gorgeously photographed on the cover, proves once again that she is a talent to be reckoned with. She and Johnny McElhone continue to craft excellent melodies, without having to bring in a slew of outside songwriters, showing what high-quality pop can and should sound like.
This disk is also enhanced with two music videos: "Getaway" is a beautiful homage to Wong Kar Wai's films In The Mood For Love and 2046, while Sharleen has never looked sexier in "Can't Resist".
It makes you wonder why such a fantastic group doesn't get the publicity they deserve in the US, while so many other groups, with not even a fraction of the talent, are plastered everywhere. Let's hope their label will remedy that soon. In the meantime, this album is available only as an import, but its well worth the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only as an import?, November 19, 2005

By	Huntress (Vienna, Austria) - See all my reviews

I can't belive that the albums is only availble as an import for the US market (well for me it was a regular since I am not from the States). Anyway, what can I say except that I absolutly love this album. In my opinion it is much better then "Be Careful What You Wish For", which was rather stale and had few outstanding songs (Carnival Girl barely making the UK top ten) . "Red Book" though is top notch and matches "The Hush" and "White on Blonde" with its songs. It is hard to single out a favourite, though I must say that "Hold On " is the song I play more often then the rest. "Sleep" which features Paul Buchanan is also excellent as is "What About Us". If you loved the two above mentioned albums, then I am quite sure you will love this new gem too. It is wonderful to see, that Texas is back in form.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Texas, January 26, 2006

By	Paul Kendall "Paul" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

The follow up to the disappointing 'Careful What You Wish For', sees Texas return to their winning formula. They always seem to evolve, while drawing upon previous strengths.

My personal favorite,"Getaway", sees a little bit of every previous Texas CD coming together perfectly. "Can't Resist" and "Get Down Tonight" are two very funky and contemporary tracks.

Things don't taper off. The spirited duet on "Sleep" featuring Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile is great as is the plucky "Master Thief". "Cry", probably the track that sounds closest to anything off 'White On Blonde', is the stealth hit of the album. There's plenty of atmosphere in the slow tempo of "What About Us" and "Nevermind".

"Getaway" on video is a visual treat.

A must is the version that includes bonus video disc of 5 live acoustic tracks recorded at Abbey Road Studio. Sharleen's voice is amazingly crystal clear unplugged. "Nevermind" is the highlight in my opinion, the song just shines in its acoustic simplicity.

A great release, 4.5 stars but definitely 5 with the bonus acoustic video. I'm just hoping that their record label in the US will finally do a better job promoting them.