Heaven In The Real World - Steven Curtis Chapman

Advantages: Powerful and meaningful lyrics that are together with beautifully produced songs.
Disadvantages: None.

...This review is taken from my Dooyoo page also but as I put so much effort into writing it I felt I should have it on both sites. It is however, entirely my own work and I absolutely love this album. I really hope you enjoy and appreciate reading it, thank you! Tracy Chapman the album is without doubt of the best album's which I have ever bought simply for its real beauty in inner song form. Tracy Chapman is you do not know is a singer and songwriter who began her career as a busker and really has taken herself to the next level, she has performed at many anti-poverty shows around the world. This album was released in 1988 and contains 11 absolutely beautifully written songs. The album is very country folk and this becomes very clear throughout the album, the lyrics are quite simply umbelivable and they are just so powerful which... Read review

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Advantages: traditional hard rock
Disadvantages: Possibly not heavy enough for some

...Bonny Bilski - guitars Robert Hunecke-Rizzo - bass Thorsten Müller - drums Track Listing 1. Livin' in Hysteria (4:36) 2. We Got the Time (4:31) 3. The Never-Ending Fire (5:27) 4. Empty Way to Nowhere (4:49) 5. Fredless (2:18) 6. Can't Stop Rockin' (5:20) 7. Flashes (3:21) 8. Best Days of My Life (5:50) 9. We Want It All (3:53) 10. Gate of Heaven (4:35) *Total Running Time: 43:40 Livin in Hysteria Livin' in Hysteria The album title track starts things off with great flair. The meaning of the song isn't entirely clear perhaps down to somewhat poorly written lyrics. Musically and vocally the song is a real treat. Whilst it is a bonafide hard rock track it is very much like an eighties style rock song complete with whiny lead guitar. The track is pretty fast and full of intensity. This is in part where... Read review

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Advantages: Great lyrics, very thought provoking
Disadvantages: sad at times

...This album is nothing but true class. From the first track 'talkin' bout a revolution' to 'if not now'. It is probably the most melodic album I have ever heard and has a real mix of styles. Most people will know the track 'fast car' but this is album is about more than one great track. It's a whole series of them put together. The guitar work is exceptional in parts and great use is made of her stunning vocals to really emphasise the meaningful and thought provoking lyrics. Which incidently are quite sad at times. 'Talkin' Bout a Revolution' is a great rock track and talks about the problem of unemployment. 'Fast Car' is more than just a great melody; you can totally picture yourself escaping life by taking a drive with a loved one, forgetting the troubles of the day and just enjoying the experience. 'Across the Lines... Read review

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