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Melody by name and melodic by nature

Advantages: Jazz/blues with a modern twist. This is jazz for people who think they don't like jazz.
Disadvantages: None unless you abslutely hate jazz

I first came across this singer when she appeared on Later with Jules Holland and sang an acoustic version of 'Who Will Comfort Me' from her second album, 'My One and Only Thrill'. This was the follow up to her debut offering 'Worriesome Heart' and unlike ...

ladybracknell 22.10.2011 · Read full review
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Review of My One and Only Thrill - Melody Gardot

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A rollercoaster recording, has its ups and downs

Advantages: Wonderful chorus numbers and uplifting classics
Disadvantages: Colm Wilkinson

Les Miserables follows an ex-convict called Jean Valjean, as he is turned aside from a life of crime to a life of charity and love, caring for a young girl he adopts whilst all the while having to avade capture by Police Inspector Javert. (I've included a ...

TitleyTravels 27.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Eco, Arches and Eras - Huntsville

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Les Mis - which is not at all miserable

Advantages: Great songs, great scenes
Disadvantages: Takes too long to get served at the bar

I must have been to see Les Miserable at least 9 times and cannot rate it highly enough. The first time we saw it we had front stall seats, which actually cost around £50.00 at that time, and Colm Wilkinson was playing the lead (Jean Valjean). Jean ...

Tiny236 16.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Eco, Arches and Eras - Huntsville

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A great recording of a great show

Advantages: Great musical; very strong cast
Disadvantages: Not the full recording; some weak voices

As a show Les Misérables is flawless. It has a captivating story that keeps you hooked which is displayed in a wonderful musical. One problem often associated with musicals is the lack of originality, shows, too often, consist of two or three individual n ...

chiggy321 28.05.2009 · Read full review
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Les Miserables The Musical Review

Advantages: Heart-moving, passionate, tear-jerking
Disadvantages: Buying wine spritzers!!

I went to Les Miserables last year and can say without doubt in my opinion, this is the most wonderful musical I have heard of. I am basing that on the fact that this was a full house matinee performance which included stunning acts and sets. I had ne ...

PNC33UK 26.04.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Eco, Arches and Eras - Huntsville

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