Luciano Duets - Luciano

Advantages: Very rich in styles
Disadvantages: Some songa a little too gloomy

..."One way ticket" is Luciano's fifth album, released in December of 1995. This album was his first on the VP label, which preceded many others. Track listings 1. "Black Survivor" - Has a very catchy chorus with uplifting verses to a very bassy beat. (4/5) 2. "Chant Down Babylon" - The chorus and the melodies of African drums is by far the best aspect of this song. (4/5) 3. "One Way Ticket" - My favourite song on the whole album. Even though the chorus and verses all have a very conscious message, Luciano's extraordinary vocal skills just captivates the listener. (5/5) 4. "Ragamuffin" - refers to the hardships of the times, with a sort of 'old skool" feel to it even for the 90's! (3/5) 5. "Bounty Lover" (with Lady G) - A classic love song featuring Lady G. Her dancehall style lyrics actually complement Luciano's singing... Read review

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Advantages: Colossal
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...The first thing that strikes you about Mr Pavarotti is his not inconsiderable size. In the world of opera singers, Mr Pavarotti is a giant among men (as for the women, that walking Bedhouin tent who performed with Freddie Mercury, Monster CampingEquipment, must be in contention for the bigness prize). Ever since I first saw him on Cardiff Largest Singer in the World back in the 80s I was transfixed with his girth. Its actually quite difficult to get hold of realistic figures - www.howfat.com barely mentions the tubby tenor while www.famousfatties.com/singers/pavarotti.html hasn't been updated since June 1999 and you can bet he's tucked into a few bowls of pasta since then. Love Songs, by the way, is a CD of, yep, love songs by large Luciano, as follows 1. Volare 2. Caruso 3. Non ti scordar di me 4. Musica proibita 5. Vieni... Read review

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

...on this record Track 3: Bimba, dagli occh sung by Hedwig von Debicka and Helge Rosvaenge The first Duet we hear on the album, Contrast between the two voices is incredible but they still manage to blend into the spirit/soul theme that runs through this magical opera by Puccini. Track 4: Recitar sung by Mario Del Monaco I Is he shouting or is he singing? A long debate surrounding this tenor with his mammoth voice. Make your own mind up by listening to this superb track. At first I wasn't sure about his voice but he'll grow on you after a bit. In my opinion he is defiantly a singer not a shouter. "OPEN ON THAT PASSAGIO MARIO!!!" LOL Track 5: Donna non vidi mai sung by Sándor Kónya One of the most lyrical tenors ever. Famous for his Wagner, you can hear how robust his voice can be by hearing him sing this work by Puccini... Read review

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