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I Love You Because (2006 Original Off-Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

Joshua Salzman (Composer), Ryan Cunningham (Composer), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Performer), Colin Hanlon (Performer), David A. Austin (Performer), Farah Alvin (Performer)
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: October 3, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Cast Recording
  • Label: P.S. Classics
  • ASIN: B000HDZJYC
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,242 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Another Saturday Night in New YorkColin Hanlon, Jordan Leeds, Courtney Balan, David A. Austin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo 2:51$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Oh What A DifferenceDavid A. Austin, Colin Hanlon 3:13$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. The Actuary SongStephanie D'Abruzzo, Farah Alvin 3:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. But I Don't Want To Talk About HerColin Hanlon, Farah Alvin 3:06$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. CoffeeFarah Alvin, Colin Hanlon 3:08$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. The Perfect RomanceJordan Leeds, Courtney Balan 1:12$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Because Of YouColin Hanlon, Farah Alvin 2:40$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. We're Just FriendsDavid A. Austin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo 2:35$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. Maybe We Just Made LoveColin Hanlon 3:39$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Just Not NowFarah Alvin 2:34$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. AloneJordan Leeds, Courtney Balan, Farah Alvin 3:27$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. That's What's Gonna HappenDavid A. Austin, Jordan Leeds, Colin Hanlon, Stephanie D'Abruzzo 2:36$0.99 Buy Track
listen13. Even ThoughFarah Alvin 3:09$0.99 Buy Track
listen14. But I DoColin Hanlon, Farah Alvin, David A. Austin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo 3:23$0.99 Buy Track
listen15. What Do We Do It For?Jordan Leeds, Courtney Balan, Farah Alvin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo 4:15$0.99 Buy Track
listen16. Marcy's YoursStephanie D'Abruzzo, David A. Austin, Colin Hanlon 3:07$0.99 Buy Track
listen17. GoodbyeColin Hanlon 3:03$0.99 Buy Track
listen18. I Love You BecauseColin Hanlon, Farah Alvin, David A. Austin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jordan Leeds, Courtney Balan 4:33$0.99 Buy Track


Editorial Reviews

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I Love You Because is sort of a Company for the 21st century, a romantic comedy examining the dating scene in New York City. Opening off-Broadway at the Village Theater in February 2006, I Love You Because originated as Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman's thesis project at NYU's graduate musical theatre writing program. It's obvious their talent bears watching. Salzman's pop-jazz score is melodic, bright, and fresh sounding, and Cunningham's lyrics (he also wrote the book) are witty and natural. Colin Hanlon and David A. Austin play brothers Austin and Jeff who fall into relationships with best friends Marcy (Farah Alvin) and Diana (Stephanie D'Abruzzo), navigating through tricky issues such as their exes, rebound time, and being "just friends with benefits." I Love You Because is more than a coming-out party for a promising new musical-theater team; it's simply a lot of fun to listen to. --David Horiuchi

Product Description
A modern-day musical love story, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a sweet and funny romantic comedy about contemporary dating in New York City. The Wall Street Journal called it "everything an off-Broadway musical should be ... a charming piece of work that will send you home smiling," and The New York Times concurred, praising it as "terrific, refreshing fun – filled with wit and zest." And the acclaimed score by the new writing team of Ryan Cunningham & Joshua Salzman was hailed as "impressive, distinctive, tuneful and smart."

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It hasn't left my CD Player since I bought it, October 20, 2006
By PhillyGuy "Brian" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
This recording is really my favorite CD right now. Having seen it during its run in NY, I was afraid that some of the charm of the show would be lost without the visuals. I am happy to say that I couldn't have been more wrong. The music is fun and walks the line between pop and broadway unlike so many shows recently. And what a nice change to hear a modern pop score that isnt overamplified and all hard rock all the time. The lyrics, though, are the best thing about this CD. In the theater, it was sometimes hard to take them in, and here you can hear every one. Any show that speaks about friends with benefits, rebound time, and that chinese restaurant on the upper west side with the free wine is all good with me. Seriously, if you are a musical theater fan, you will love this album. I know I do.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Listenable, Clever, and Fun, November 3, 2006
By anonymous (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
This is a great album. It's well scored, well sung, and well recorded. You can listen to it over and over again just for the catchy tunes, but I really recommend taking the time to listen to the lyrics. They're often laugh-out-loud funny, but manage to carry a lot of insight too. If you've ever been in a relationship (good, bad, or otherwise), you'll certainly hear things on this album that ring true. This is the kind of album that'll be a staple in your collection for years.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars innovative and hilarious, October 20, 2006
I saw this performed live and it was phenomenal. The music will keep your feet tapping, and the lyrics are clever and absurdly funny. Behind the humor is a lucid take on love in the 21st century, surviving life in the big city, and stealing free wine from an all-you-can-drink restaurant. This show has a distinctive style and I highly recommend it.
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