Adaptations - Sensualists (The)

Advantages: a wonderful return of an american master
Disadvantages: lyrics

.... The world is so used to Green as a sensualist par excellance, and, to paraphrase Ralph Ellison, minister of ecumenical ecstasy that it takes us by surprise when we hear Green the old man with all the emotional scars that come from 60 years of living. “Not Tonight” and “I Choose You“ stay somewhat in the vein of sweet, beautiful and timeless love, but also show the traces of sorrow that old love—love that has been through the bumps and bruises of life. The satin arrangements of “Not Tonight” show Green at his most slick and cool. They also betray the deep fear of the death of love that he has throughout the song. The smooth and composed demeanor that Green has might be a schtick, but it's a schtick with one hell of a melancholy core. Throughout the song's duration, the satin exterior of his messages erodes into a desperate man begging... Read review

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Advantages: Musical variation a style
Disadvantages: A highly sexual orientated album

...this song as I feel although it is about the erotica between 2 persons; it does display sensualist expressions and a lot of sexual depth. It lyrically portrays what is now widely acceptable within society from a sexual aspect. Musically I find that when playing this song it does literally set the right ambience for love making. Madonna's smooth whispering vocal tones and sexual style of the accompanying instruments really set the pace for this song. Spectacular! (3). Human Nature, 1994: This track was taken from the album 'Bedtime Stories'. This track was released with intent to point the finger at those who had turned their noses up at her previously released controversial songs (Deeper & Deeper and Erotica). I find that this tune is actually dipping more into the R&B genre than the normal 'pop' style that Madonna is more recognised for... Read review

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Advantages: One could be the only Metallica fan with this CD
Disadvantages: One could be the only Metallica fan with this CD

...Being an impulsive-buyer I bought this on a whim and having listened to it once, vowed to join IBA (Impulse Buyers Anonymous). Having listened several times since I've decided to break my vows, and confess to being a convert to accepting the fact that some rock/pop actually sounds quite good when adapted to 'swing'. It helps when the adaptor is the composer of "My Way" and Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" theme; and has a pedigree in music that stretches back further than I can remember. Paul Anka (yes, he's still alive) has chosen a bunch of contemporary rock/pop songs and adapted them to his own style of swing/jazz and bizarrely, it works for 90% of the time. 14 tracks (and 2 'extra' live recordings) range from the heavily orchestrated "Tears in Heaven" to the upbeat jazz of "Smells Like Teen Spirit", and passes through... Read review

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