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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Edwin McCain does it again... Lyrics go straight to the heart, April 21, 2006
I have been thinking about how to phrase how I love this CD... but... Well, let's just say... once again I anxiously awaited the new release... I was like a little kid in a candy store when I recieved the CD and it hasn't left my CD player. As I listen to the music I am once again in awe at the way their music changes and evolves and still remains true to their own sound. I have always been a lyrics kinda person... doesn't matter the music, if the lyrics suck .. then... I can't listen to it. Edwin McCain Band manages to combine both. Edwin McCain and his fellow song writers write lyrics that can make you laugh and then, touch your heart to tears. Edwin's lyrics have the ability to put you right into the moment. Whether you are sitting by him on the plane looking at "The Kiss" or with your head in your hands "Losing Tonight". It is the versatility of the lyrics that wins Edwin a place in his fan's hearts. Then, add Craig Shield's sax, Larry Chaney's guitar, Dave Harrison's drums, and Lee Hendrick's bass... oh.. and of course Pete Riley's guitar and you just have a sound that compliments the lyrics to perfection.
Congrats to Edwin McCain Band... they did again!!!!
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat disappointing, April 17, 2006
First, let me say that I am a huge Edwin fan, and have been so since I first heard Solitude. I've been to about 10 shows and have every CD. Having said that, this CD isn't really doing it for me. It doesn't have the same Bluesy, soul, southern rock feel that most of their other work has had. To me, it'a more of a rock CD, verging, at times, on being very heavy. I still plan on seeing Edwin here in KC,MO on 5/9, but probably won't be looking forward to hearing too many songs off this disc. Hopefully with the next CD, Edwin and the guys will get back to their roots.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lost in America ROCKS!!! Great EMB CD... AGAIN!!!, June 14, 2006
Is this a different than the other Edwin CD's? Yes. But if you realllly look at the previous ones, they are always a little different. I have to say that following the path Edwin takes with this awesome band of his has always been a treat. Waiting in anticipation of each new CD has been such fun. NEVER does this guy... this band... disappoint.
So very glad to finally get a great version of My Mystery on this one! LOVE it. Some may say that song isn't a typical EM song, but then what IS typical? IF you want I'LL BE and/or I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE... no, it isn't the same. But we HAVE those songs. You will LOVE these, too.
While it's true that Edwin didn't write every one of these songs, I have to say that of the ones he co-wrote and the ones by his band mates... they are "sooooo Edwin!" I think that's a compliment to the members of EMB who are writing with and for Edwin. It shows they are so perfectly matched. Maybe it's also that talent he as for making any song his own. As you know, we all tend to love the original of songs... no matter what. But I'd say most people that have ever heard Edwin's version of Romeo and Juliet will say that isn't true of Edwin McCain. He can take ANYone's song and put that EMB spin on it and it's better than the original! Not many musicians can do that.
I'd have to say my favorite is TRULY BELIEVE. There goes that songwriting again. The lyrics just can't help but make you smile every time you hear them! ANDDDDDD the music is just the amazing. When we saw him do this song at HOB in Chicago, he was singing with all his might... veins sticking out of his neck... WOW! I told my husband, "Edwin's singing it just like I do in the car ... ALONE." :) THE KISS is another one of my favorites. And BLACK & BLUE is amazing. How do you not mention them all? They are the perfect mix of all sides of EMB. Each one shows off the talent of a different member of the band... Larry, Craig, Dave, Pete, Lee... I remember my husband turning it up and saying, "Listen to Lee's bass on this one!" And then it's, "Listen to Craig right here!" He really shows out on a couple of these. Larry??? OMG!!! THis rock stuff is right down his alley! Go, Larry!!! Pete... yes, the guitar... but really, it's his harmony that I love when he sings LIVE with the band. So perfectly matched to Edwin's voice. Dave???? I have to say always that he is the ONLY drummer in my estimation that is soo much more than a drummer. I mean, who ever notices a drummer, unless he's BAD? Well, Dave has something extra that I've never witnessed elsewhere. Wonder how someone could pick out each band member and recognize such talent? Here's how:
All I can say is get it... get in a nice quiet room with a refreshing beverage, dim the lights and just sit back for a great treat! Yes, this one has a 2 songs that are what I call REAL ROCK; along with it is a perfect blending of what >>>I<<< call typical Edwin music... the kind that makes you stop and think! I actually think that once you listen to WELCOME TO STRUGGLEVILLE and BABYLON, you may wonder if the heart of Edwin may really BE rock and the other stuff is atypical! :] Better yet, watch him do Struggleville or Babylon on stage LIVE and then tell me this guy doesn't know Rock 'n Roll! Yessssss!
Go Edwin!
Enjoy it... you'll like it the first time, and by the 3rd or 4th, you'll be trying to smack yourself 'cause you can't get the bloody lyrics out of your head!!!!! :)
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