Great Caruso, The (Songs & Arias From The Great Caruso & The Toast Of New Orleans) - Mario Lanza

Advantages: Classic recordings from a master of his trade.
Disadvantages: Mono recordings, Crackly in parts.

...When I consider classical music, I am always reminded of a particular Steptoe and Son episode. Harold, the intellectual snob is trying to play his hotch potch of classical records, much to his father's annoyance. As Harold tells his father 'music don't only sooth the savage breast, it gives you bleeding headache' These days most of us ordinary folk enjoy some classical music as something which is acceptable and not out of the ordinary at least. As I have already said in a previous review our music collection spans many styles and decades offering something for every mood and taste. Among Hubby's classical recordings I came across 'Caruso -The Greatest Tenor in the World!', which I guess he was at one time. I suppose Caruso was the Pavarotti of his day. This CD is on RCA Victor and cost Hubby £14.99 quite a while ago from Virgin. I... Read review

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Advantages: BELOW
Disadvantages: BELOW

...(epecially new artists). 'How Could You’ is another standout track, and could easily be a classic of its own. I couldnt help but think it sounded like a song from joe's album or the much experienced artist Brian McKnight..just showing the type of league mario is really in. ‘Boom’ is a crunk beat featuring rapper Juvenile. The track is produced by the Crunk master Lil Jon; who has produced many club bangers for wel-known artists Ciara and Usher. The beat is really good...definately one for the clubs, and for all those who like dancing in their rooms!. ‘Nikes Fresh Out the Box’ Is a great song, one of my favs, has a nice laid back atmosphere..but also a song u can move to aswell. This song is kind of a sequal to "braid my hair", but this time he sings about a pair of trainers!...NO WAIT...but its a clever song, as he is able to extend... Read review

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Advantages: All the hero's in one
Disadvantages: Mixed sound recordings Sound louder and quieter in places

...At first glance you would imagine the CD to be the normal mainstream nonsense with Russell Watson singing Amor ti Vieta, but when looking at the back you do see that this is a quality CD. So lights down low CD player on high and a nice Glass of wine and you are ready for an audio trip through operatic tenor modern history. Track List: (THERE ARE 27 TRACKS IF YOU WANT A SUMMARY OF EACH ONE THEN READ ON OTHERWISE HEAD FOR BOTTOM OF REVIEW) Track 1: O Paradis sung by Enrico Caruso What a start to the Cd. Nothing but quality technique and voice on show here, one of the best renditions you'll ever hear Track 2: Morgenlich leuchtend sung by Peter Anders Not my favourite song and a big jump in quality from the first track but still an adept singer, the first sign that there is going to be a wide variation of voice and style... Read review

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