New Dawn - Dominic Miller & Neil Stacey

Advantages: Newfloridian's Album Of The Year
Disadvantages: It's so so addictive

.... That said, it was something of a leap of faith when I decided to buy "12 Songs". I heard a brief snatch of the alternative version of 'Delerious Love' on an American radio broadcast prior to the album's release over there in late 2005 (it wasn't issued in the UK until February 2006). I also read several glowing reviews in the musical press and so I decided to buy it largely 'unseen'. BEHIND THE ALBUM Neil Diamond wrote the commentary in the accompanying booklet. He notes that he gave up music and performance after an exhaustive concert tour in late 2001 and 2002 in the aftermath of 9/11. During 2003 while recuperating the kernels of a set of new songs started to form and over the next few months the material for what was to become his first studio album in four years took shape. The project was ultimately supervised by music... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great Dvd, Super Performance
Disadvantages: Not many features.

...Neil Finn was the songwritting force behind the very succesful "Crowded House", and played a massive part in the pop group "Split Enz". Neil Finn is now by himself, with a darker, and more eclectic sound. His first solo album (1998), "Try Whistling This", was a great success in Neil Finn's home Country (New Zealand). Neil Finn has brought with him this time a selection of truely unique artists. Radiohead's Phil Selway(Drums), sebastian Steinberg (Bass), and from "The Smiths", Johnny Marr,(Electric Guitar). A great line up of musicians, making an overall great sound. Neil Finn opens the gig with a great version of the Crowded House Classic " Fall at your Feet". Just an accoustic Guitar, a fantastic version. In with the selection of great Neil Finn songs, there is also a Performance by Neil Finn's son, Liam Finn, who is an up... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Fine for a casual Neil Young listener
Disadvantages: Only tells part of the story

...and Where Is The Highway Tonight? We could probably do without anything from Landing On Water as this has to rank right up with the worst that Neil Young has released. Hippie Dream was arguably the best track and is included here. Overall a mixed bag with a couple of delights. Strange to see who this is aimed out. Ardent fans will probably have most tracks from regular releases and this is a bit of a patchy collection with which to reel in new buyers.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful