Lucy Mae Blues - Frankie Lee Sims

Advantages: Sheer unadulterated adrenaline flow!
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

...WOWEE - the "Bond" album "Born Again" leaves me breathless! Pure exhilaration througoht, the 13 tracks of classical (1812 overture etc) and the semi popular (Duel, Victory etc) are absolutely fabulous! The four girls comprising the "Bond" quartet have a tremendous ability and flair in their music. The pulsating rhythm they instil in all of the tracks on this album may not appeal to true blue classical music devotees, or the younger disco goers, but to those of us who enjoy good music presented by truly great musicians, in a distinctive, original, and exceedingly dynamic style, this is absolutely a "must". Very reminiscent of Vanessa Mae; but the four girls in this group blend together so admirably, I believe that collectively, they even surpass the wonderful music that Vanessa Mae presents. All of the tracks on this album... Read review

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Advantages: EXCELLENT ALBUM
Disadvantages: NONE

...Everyone should remember Rickie Lee Jones for the famous songs ‘Chuck E’s in Love’, and ‘Easy Money’. She has a style that fits in with the jazzy fans of the world, her music is a melting pot of folk, jazz and rhythm and blues. Just imagine yourself sitting in a Jazz café, drinking a whiskey on the rocks in a smoke filled room and a hypnotic, laid back tune will probably be playing in the background… it’s probably Rickie Lee Jones. Her voice is addictive, it’s sweet and calming making you want to listen to her album more and more. I discovered Rickie Lee Jones about the same time I started getting into Blues, with the likes of BB King and John Lee Hooker, just two of Jazz & R&B greats. Rickie Lee Jones quite easily fits into that category. Tracks on her album include: Chuck E... Read review

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Advantages: If you love ballads and relaxed it's one
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...would chose as a Bond theme, which gives Lucie a range of her vocal talent. "Last Man Standing" is a piece of pop / soul, while "Forget me not" is a gentle, piano ballad. After the stillness of the proceeding song, the up-tempo soft rock of the delightful title track provides a welcome contrast, before a wonderful orchestra and solo cello introduction leads into the soaring ballad "Nothing Else Matters". "Without You" is an again pop / soul, but possibly a memory of Judie Tzuke, with some lovely solo guitar from Kearns. Lucie's sister Mia assists with the backing vocals throughout, and is featured on this track. "What Your Made of" is the hit single, another dramatic ballad, followed by the pop / rock of "Twisting the Chain" which makes inventive use of the orchestra. "No Defence" is blues style ballad, while "The Longer we're apart" builds... Read review

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