Afterglow - Dr. John

Advantages: Interesting new music from John Frusciante
Disadvantages: May not be to everyones taste

...Though this review is already swung by my liking of John Frusciantes music in general, I still think I can provide a useful view and important information on the product. This album is very different to John Frusciantes other albums he is like and some others working with Josh Klinghoffer to create what John Frusciante sees as 'electronic music'. This is a great change to his normal tempo and style of music, though it did take time to get used to this change, own you are used to it u'll never turn back from it. The album contains 6 tracks: 1. Sphere 2. The Afterglow 3. The Walls 4. Communique 5. At Your Enemies 6. Surrogate People 7. My Life On the frist track 'Sphere' there is no singing, it is just an electronic feast of emotion from them both. On the other tracks it is a joint honours for both John Frusciante and Josh Klingoffer... Read review

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Advantages: Rare music, high standard
Disadvantages: none i could see

...of the exceptionally talented Mark Hart, bringing Keyboards, Guitars, and Harmony to the band. I did find that the cd was great value for money. Although im not sure how much the cd is in most stores, i managed to pick up the cd for £9.99, this included the interview cd, which is great!!! I would recommend this cd to any potential buyer. It is a must have for all Neil Finn, and Crowded House fans. The Track listing, runs as follows: 1. I am in love 2. Sacred Cow 3. You Can touch 4. Help is coming 5. I love you dawn 6. Dr Livingstone 7. My telly gone bung 8. Private Universe 9. Lester 10. Anyone can tell 11. Recurring Dream 12. Left Hand 13. Time Immemorial... Read review

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Advantages: A varied and well-produced concept album.
Disadvantages: Fails to capture the spirit of Poe's works.

.... This is a more guitar-oriented song and as such a little less demanding, but once again a softer instrumental section keeps things in check. 'The Cask of Amontillado' deviates even further by throwing out a mellow pop song of sorts, saved only by a cool horn section towards the end but is otherwise a fairly derivative and bland duet between John Miles in a mid-range mellow voice and John Miles in a Beatles-style high voice. Miles remains for the final song of the first half, the fun, slightly daft and surprisingly complex '(The System Of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether,' which was also released as a fairly successful single. The guitar is the dominant instrument once again, but vocals are presented in a variety of styles and ranges, before the finale expands to incorporate themes and melodies from all of the previous songs in turn. It's the sort... Read review

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