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Laura Branigan became an international name with the release of "Gloria" from this, her debut album. That remake of an Italian pop hit entrenched itself in Billboard's Top Ten, peaking at number two and securing itself as an anthemic classic. While it perfectly fit her aggressive, dramatic voice, the second single, the over-synthesized and borderline-boring ballad "All Night With Me," didn't do nearly as well, failing to even break the Top 40, practically ensuring that she would become another one-hit wonder casualty. (Luckily, Branigan deftly avoided that fate by recording and releasing Branigan 2, which had better production and better songs and was a more cohesive collection in which she seemed more comfortable.) The rest of this album, despite being worth checking out simply for Branigan's powerful voice, is middling at best. Though she finds nuances in lyrics and melodies that are not up to her talent, the production often bogs the album down, especially on the ballads. "I Wish We Could Be Alone" and "Maybe I Love You" are all right, but the aforementioned "All Night With Me" and "Lovin' You Baby" are so mediocre, the album, already a small collection at nine songs, would be stronger if they had simply been omitted. "If You Loved Me" fares best as it is more laid-back and the production supports the melody as opposed to overshadowing it. The theatrical "Living a Lie," the frantic "Please Stay, Go Away," and the groovy "Down Like a Rock" lift the album up so that "Gloria" isn't the only worthwhile cut. Branigan shows the young singer getting her footing so she can move on to more accomplished material that can keep up with her killer voice. ~ Bryan Buss
Live Recording
Recorded at Rusk Sound Studios, Hollywood, California.
Personnel: Laura Branigan (vocals); Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Trevor Veitch (guitar); Greg Mathieson (keyboards, synthesizer); Michael Boddiker (synthesizer); Lee Sklar, Bob Glaub (bass); Carlos Vega (drums); Jon Joyce, Joe Chemay, Jim Haas, Stephanie Spruill, Maxine Willard Waters, Julia Tilman Waters, Lisa Sarna (background vocals).
Branigan Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A fabulous fist production
The first production of Laura Branigan is just the beginning of a fabulous carrer in the music. She is the best voice of all the times.
Submitted by andreasdiaz2002 (santiago, chile) 
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 Branigan Fans Can't Go Wrong
Laura Branigan has a powerful voice when needed and a soft soothing one at other times. Branigan fans know what I mean and are always pleased. It's just a shame that she hasn't released more CDs than she has. Where alot of people anxiously await when the next CD is coming from Madonna or Celine Dion, I long for another dose of the heavenly voice of Laura Branigan. You can't go wrong with this CD, or any of hers for that matter. ENJOY !
Submitted by Eric (Pittsburgh, PA)
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very good debut CD from laura branigan
if you want to know what the buzz
about laura was ---this CD will prove
to you this girl can sing
Submitted by nat (hoover, alabama)
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Best album from Laura!!!
Submitted by Donnie (Des Moines)
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This is one of my top 3 favorite albums from the 80's. It brings back all the fun memories I had when I was in junior high school. No one could ever forget the album's mega-hit single "Gloria", but what people probably don't know is that the rest of the cd is just as great! With her voice, she can do no wrong! This cd is full of pop, ballads, and even (YES, I'm serious!) some hard rockers!!! Believe me, this is one of the greatest albums to come out of the 80's.
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| | Laura Branigan Self Control CD (1984)
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Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple, while "Breaking Out" and "Take Me" are perfect examples of synthesizer-driven '80s dance ditties. The only slow moments come with "Silent Partners" and "With Every Beat of My Heart," and that's not because they're ballads. The production bogs them down, and the lyrics are so pedestrian, you won't find yourself moved by them except to skip to the next song. ~ Bryan Buss
Recorded at Image Recording, Inc., Los Angeles, California and Arco Studios, Munich, West Germany.
Personnel: Laura Branigan (vocals); Beth Andersen, Jon Joyce , Joe Pizzulo, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly , Tommy Funderburk, Bill Champlin, ...
| | Cerrone's Paradise CD (1977) (Import) Import; Canada
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Over the years, the sophomore curse has plagued many talented artists, who showed considerable promise on their debut albums but failed to make good on that promise when they recorded their second albums. Gratefully, that wasn't a problem for Cerrone, whose sophomore album, Cerrone's Paradise, only strengthened his reputation in the Euro-disco field. This 1977 outing is similar to Cerrone's 1976 debut, Love in C Minor, but without sounding like musical recycling. On the original LP version of this album, the 16 minute title song took up all of side one, just as Love in C Minor's first side was devoted entirely to its title song. But "Cerrone's Paradise" is a fine orchestral Euro-disco work in its own right, and the slick but funky piece is far from a carbon copy of "Love in C Minor." Euro-disco fans also found a lot to admire about "Take Me" and "Time for Love," the songs that Cerrone co-wrote for side two of the original Cerrone's Paradise LP. While the exuberant "Take Me" was a club favorite, "Time for Love" is an unexpected quiet storm/R&B slow jam. Unexpected because the fans Cerrone acquired with Love in C Minor assumed that everything on his second album would be aimed at the dance floor. Today, Cerrone's Euro-disco arrangements sound extremely dated, after only a few notes, one can easily tell that Cerrone's Paradise ...
| | Wild Cherry Super Hits CD (2002) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Japan
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"Play That Funky Music" is the highlight of this compilation from American '70s funk band Wild Cherry.
This 2002 compilation shuffles most of Wild Cherry's charting hits and combines them with a larger number of album cuts. "Play That Funky Music," along with the other singles that almost no one remembers -- "Hot to Trot," "Hold On," "I Love My Music" -- are included. "Baby Don't You Know," the mildly successful "Play That Funky Music" sound-alike that became the group's second hit, is not. Everything the group did was unfairly compared to "Play That Funky Music," so the remainder of the Wild Cherry catalog is deserving of more attention; still, this disc will be more than enough for most casual fans of disco and funk. ~ Andy Kellman
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| | Average White Band Shine CD (1980) (Import) Japan; Remastered; Mini LP Sleeve
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Scotland's Average White Band deliver 9 soul-inspired tracks on their release, SHINE.
This underrated Average White Band album produced by David Foster featured songs by AWB with Foster co-writing a couple with the guys. The album's smooth, jazzy sound turned ...
| | Delegation Promise Of Love +2 CD (2006) (Import)
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| | Rich Mullins World As Best As I Remember It, Vol. 2 CD (1992)
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A near-perfect song cycle, it featured moments worthy of the best in pop music history. ~ Thom Granger
Recording information: Benson; Quad Studio; SoundStage; The Saltmine.
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| | Here Be Dragons Alcohol & Rain CD (2003)
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no band closes a festival like here be dragons-this band's debut album reflects the nonstop party spirit of the band and is a must have for fans of celtic and folk alike. they tour europe and will be inb this country in the fall
Recorded at Scarlet Studios, London, England.
Here Be Dragons: Mike Brooks (banjo); Mark 'Squeezer' White (accordion); Greg Courtney (bass guitar); Pat Morrison (drums).
Personnel: Will Morrison (vocals, drums, percussion); Greg Courtney (vocals); Becca Ware, Anne Harris (fiddle).
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| | Walter Trout Relentless CD (2003)
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Another in a series of undiluted blues-rock offerings from guitarist Walter Trout, Relentless, his 11th disc since 1990, doesn't offer any surprises. Released in conjunction with a DVD, the album was recorded live in the Netherlands club The Paradiso on a single day with little post-production sweetening or audience intervention. This results in a successful balance between sonics and concert sparks. For those who relish his by now standard brand of sturdy, guitar-heavy, Stevie Ray Vaughan-inspired music, Trout is in fine fret-shredding form here. But fans who'd like to see Trout swim in some new waters will find little of that on this outing. His music succeeds best live, where the sweat and intensity overrides lackluster, by-the-numbers Vaughan shuffles such as "Talk to Ya," a tune as ordinary as its title. Trout's gruff, everyman voice is acceptable, but it's difficult to do much with the "I had a hard childhood" lyrics of "Collingswood." Although it's too bad he's had a challenging upbringing, the heavy-handed approach makes you wish he'd hired a lyricist to express it more poetically. Interestingly, one of the album's best tracks is the gospel-infused ballad "Cry if You Want To," a beautiful melody reminiscent of the Rolling Stones' "Fool to Cry" where the remarkably succinct guitar solo supports the song instead of vice versa. "Lonely Tonight" is a rare solo acoustic track where Trout furiously bangs his unplugged guitar, but once again the tune is little more than a skeleton of a song. Then it's back to the same old, with the Steppenwolf-styled boogie of "Helpin' Hand," another in a series of excuses for Trout to pull out his meaty lead guitar licks. With his whiskey-soaked singing, hot strings, and fiery soloing, a little of this goes a long way, and 73 minutes is too much for all but the most relentless fans. ~ Hal Horowitz
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| | Jimmy Williams Guitar Concepts CD (2003) Enhanced CD
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Jimmy Williams, began playing guitar at the age of 13. His formal years began with lessons from his father, who began showing Jimmy various licks and barre chords. It wasn't long before he discovered Eddie Van Halen and performed "Eruption" in his high school talent show during his sophomore year. A few years later Jimmy happened upon a new discovery, a young Swedish virtuoso by the name of Yngwie J. Malmsteen. At this point Jimmy began feverishly practicing 6 hours a day to get his chops up to par with the flood of Shrapnel style neoclassical guitarists that began to flood the scene. In college, while obtaining his B.S. in Electrical engineering, Jimmy played in jazz big bands, combos, and studied classical / flamenco guitar. In 1994 Jimmy was selected to be featured in Guitar Magazine's "Resume Column" and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. After playing in numerous L.A. bands, Jimmy took a two-year hiatus from music to train with many Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, including legends such as Bas Ruttan and Marco Ruas. After a few injuries Jimmy realized that guitar playing and MMA don't quite mix and decided to pursue a musical journey once again. In 2000 Jimmy answered the call and joined Nuclear Blast Records Recording Artists Steel Prophet. In 2001 the band released the highly acclaimed album "Book of the Dead" and completed full tours of America and Europe. In August of 2001 we signed Mr. Williams to a two-album deal. Jimmy's first release for Progressive Arts Music is titled "Guitar Concepts". The album is comprised of 10 songs that were recorded on a 4-track recorder from 1999-2000. The album is full of well thought out arrangements, awesome groove and melody, and of course, blistering shred when the moment arises. "Guitar Concepts" is a creative journey through various moods, styles and time signatures. About the material, Jimmy had this to say: ...
| | Duke Ellington Symphonic Ellington CD (1963)
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In 1963 Duke Ellington realized a longtime goal, to record some of his extended works using both a symphony orchestra and his regular big band. Included on this fine CD are the three movements of "Night Creature," the relatively brief "Non-Violent Integration," "La Scala," and an adaptation of Ellington's "Harlem Air Shaft." With most of his all-star soloists heard from in this program and a complete avoidance of trying to make his ...
| | On Board 3 Across The Border CD (2006) (Import)
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| | Hawksley Workman Treeful Of Starling CD (2006) (Import) Import
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Canadian singer / songwriter hawksley workman began his career writing love letters to the mythical isodora and publishing them in the local newspaper in the personals section.ú A musician of incredible velocity, hawksley workman is at the top of his game when he has the solitude and serenity to write and record ...
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