Desert Song - Cast Recording

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...I saw Sting sing this song with his friend Cheb Mami on Top of the Pops, instantly I loved the song. It's a great song for when you want to get lost in your own thoughts or even dancing to on a nightclub floor. I have been meaning to get Sting's record but didn't have the money with me at the time so I settled for the single. On the single itself, it has the video of the song so you can watch it on your computer, the song itself is turned into three mixes. I'm quite surprised with Sting and this song because he's never really had that kind of 'meditative' feel about his music before. This is a great single, I just have to buy the record now.... Read review

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Advantages: Great trad Country, Bluegrass and Cajun Music
Disadvantages: Subject Matter Can Get To You

...I can't better the bloodshot records description of this fine ensemble so here it is "The Pine Valley Cosmonauts were recruited for inter-planetary fame by Jon Langford. They are a loosely organized musical collective that sprouts periodically, like a rare orchid out of the desert sand, to deliver unto the world records of vision, of tribute, of unfettered revelry. The core of the group includes Steve Goulding (Waco Brothers, Mekons), Tom Ray (Devil in a Woodpile, touring with Kelly Hogan, Neko Case), multi-instrumental genius John Rice and Jon Langford at the shaky helm. Joining this tight ensemble is an ever-growing cast of fiddlers, horn players, steel guitarists, and whoever else fit the riotous and rollicking moment. Joining them on vocal duties is always an astounding array of guest singers." The Executioners last Songs Volume... Read review

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Advantages: catchy lyrics and tune
Disadvantages: some songs are not so good

...This is the latest album release by the legendary Sting, a member of The Police. The CD contains songs such as A Thousand Years, Desert Rose, After The Rain Has Fallen, Fill Her Up and Brand New Day. There is also a video included on the CD which can be run on any computer with a CD drive. The CD cost £11.99 and is reasonably good value. this is the first album I have bought by Sting although I own others by the Police which is one of the main reasons I bought it. Unfortunately there are no songs on the CD which can match Message In A Bottle!! This is a good CD to buy for all Sting, Policefans and music lovers who have not bought any Sting records. However, some of the songs get a bit tiring after listening to them a few times. This is made up by songs which will be remembered such as Desert Rose and A Thousand Years. Fortunately... Read review

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