Immediately after you've seen this musical perfromed at the theatre, this soundtrack becomes a must have! The soundtrack to this musical is flawlessly written and truly captures the emotions displayed on the stage.
This probably wouldn't be a good buy if you have never seen the musical and its impact on you, as the listener, would be greatly reduced as you can't associate it with the stage performance.
The songs on the soundtrack are very varied in style and approach, reflecting the various ages of Mickey and Eddie throughout the musical. From there childhood as naughty, cheeky seven year olds through Kid's Game through their adolescence to their difficult and different adulthoods. The second track, Marilyn Monroe acts as a fantastic insight and introduction to the life into which Mickey is born. The final track, Tell Me It's Not True acts as the most powerful and moving track on the soundtrack and is a sobering reminder of difficult life was and is for some people.
I've never been to a performance of Blood Brothers without crying (which has been quite a few times!!) and the soundtrack brings back many of those feelings!
Basically what I'm trying to say is if your familiar with the songs and enjoyed the musical, this is a must have in your CD collection.
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Welcome to ciao, quite a good first review, but I think that it needs a lot more information and detail to justify a higher rating. Music reviews need details of the recording. I think that you need to write every product Review as if you’re writing for someone who has virtually no knowledge of what you’re reviewing, in clear non technical language. You might find it helpful if you read and rate some other peoples’ reviews (especially those that have been rated VH or E). It might give you an idea of the sort of things you need to include. It might also be helpful if you had a look at the Ciao guides to writing Reviews and Rating I found them really useful. If I can be of any help feel free to put a note in my gb. Rich
digitalenvironmentalist 12.02.2007 13:29
welcome to ciao. my friend told me that the musical was great. and having said that the recording must be great as well. your review provides just the overall scenario of the soundtrack you did not really focused on the details of the recording, as why it became one of the best musicals in town. i will watch the musical this year and hopefully buy this soundtrack. rey
bazzaoleary77 12.02.2007 13:08
Nice first review but a bit brief check out some other's review and you will see what I mean also read and rate other's it encourages more regular read's of your own and build's up a very nice friendly circle
Welcome to Ciao and enjoy
Barry
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