Heart Of The Night - Spyro Gyra

Advantages: Cool jazz funk fusion
Disadvantages: None

...This is an interesting CD, as it combines elements of world music including Caribbean rhythms and instruments, with some mighty pleasing cool jazz. The first tune on the CD, Morning Dance, really sets the tone for the entire CD. Morning Dance begins with some steel drums, and them coolly and calmly neatly slides into some cool jazz. The next track, Jubilee starts with some meaty jazz fusion guitar and then gets on down with some mean sounding horns. Sort of lounge music, if you happen to have a lounge filled with some of the hippest groovsters around. If you see what I mean. I doubt if it's possible not to dance to this track. Rasul, the next track starts with some very quiet and laid back jazz clarinet (I think) and keeps the mood calm and contemplative, showing off the true virtuosity of Spyro Gyra. If Duke Ellington was around now... Read review

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Advantages: perfect for any occasion
Disadvantages: none

...Well, what can you say about this album? Madonna specialises in heart wrenching ballads, and her unique ability to adapt her vocals to suit a song is apparent here. Live To Tell, the most haunting and innocent ballad from Madonna shines in this collection, as does the cover of the Marvin Gaye classic "I Want You" - The collection misses nothing, and includes some of her biggest worldwide number 1 ballads to date. Perfect for a night in on your own, or a cosy meal with your loved one, these ballads warm the heart and stimulate the mind.... Read review

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Advantages: A great album to sing along to.
Disadvantages: It's getting harder to find her music on cassette.

...Like, 'It's a Heatache", this album contains really great songs to wail along to. My favorites include "Faster than the Speed of Night, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", "Take me Back" and "Straight from the Heart". Other selections include "Have You Seen the Rain?", "Getting so Excited", It's a Jungle Out There", "Going Through the Motions" and "Tears". Bonnie Tyler's music is timeless. I've been listening to her singing since 1980 and I enjoy it every time I hear it. Her rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is a classic and far surpasses Niki French's rendition, in my humble opinion. Bonnie Tyler Rules!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful