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Tan Bi (Heat Breeze Tenderness) (Youssou N'Dour) Moor Ndaje (Mr. Everywhere) (Youssou ... more
Ndour) Li Ma Weesu (As In A Mirror) (Youssou N'Dour) Genne (For Those Displaced) (Youssou N'Dour) La Femme Est L'avenir De L'amour (Women Are The Future Of Love) (Y...
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These days, Youssou N'Dour's Western releases seem to have more in common with florid 70s ... more
pop than his signature mbalax sound. As Nothing's in Vain illustrates, this stunningly gifted singer is vastly overqualified for such uncomplicated material, and his rootsy acoustic backup band is repeatedly compromised by glaringly out-of-place programmed drums and synth patches. Most of the tunes were composed by N'Dour, but the set list also includes a chanson by Georges Brassens plus a cloying duet with French pop star Pascal Obispo. Why? Debates about authenticity are useless and demeaning, but N'Dour is clearly underestimating his potential non-African audiences. Meanwhile, longtime listeners still crave the dangerous beauty, visceral thrills, and ornate, jagged time signatures that characterise his Senegalese output. En passant, it is worth noting that Olatunji, Miriam Makeba and Cesaria Evora all achieved lasting international fame by providing an irresistible alternative to the prevailing status quo, not more of the same in another language. --Christina Roden
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These days, Youssou N'Dour's Western releases seem to have more in common with florid 70s ... more
pop than his signaturembalaxsound. AsNothing's in Vainillustrates, this stunningly gifted singer is vastly overqualified for such uncomplicated material, and his rootsy acoustic backup band is repeatedly compromised by glaringly out-of-place programmed drums and synth patches. Most of the tunes were composed by N'Dour, but the set list also includes a chanson by Georges Brassens plus a cloying duet with French pop star Pascal Obispo. Why? Debates about authenticity are useless and demeaning, but N'Dour is clearly underestimating his potential non-African audiences. Meanwhile, longtime listeners still crave the dangerous beauty, visceral thrills, and ornate, jagged time signatures that characterise his Senegalese output. En passant, it is worth noting that Olatunji, Miriam Makeba and Cesaria Evora all achieved lasting international fame by providing an irresistible alternative to the prevailing status quo, not more of the same in another language. --Christina Roden
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Advantages: Very moving, personal, vivid, intense Disadvantages: can invoke all sorts of emotions - good or otherwise
Although quite old now, Seven Seconds is still a very powerful soul record, sung by the relatively unknown N'dour and of course Ms Cherry herself.
But for me its N'dour that carries the music with the kind of aethetic desire & mystic Turkish charm which melds into the pace & delivery of the rhythm.
Cherry adds a little feminine charm but done with a certain mature manache that envelopes N'dour's delivery: it's as if the two are lovers serenading each other's devotion & hopes.
Like most ballads each song seems to hold something special to the listener; and for me Seven Seconds will always remind me February 21st 1998. As someone once said, a particular song (love songs usually) will always have strong affections & emotions for one person in their hearts; and this song is no exception.
The big problem with ballads such as ...
Advantages: Amazing for any reuben fan, and a huge improvement from the last release. Disadvantages: A definite change in the overall direction of the music
't believe me) and this time, I think that's changed a little. However, it's not for the worse. The guitar parts are more mature (the album in general is), but there's no quality lost, just the direct bite and pace of their previous album's guitar work is gone, and replaced with often more complex guitar parts which make you think more than they make you tap your foot. There's more work with acoustic guitars on "InNothing We Trust", and some of the sections where they're used are absolutely beautiful (and unlike some of their previous mellow songs, don't get dull). The songwriting in closer "A Short History Of Nearly Everything" in particular is phenomenal, with so many different moods given off climaxing in a crazy hardcore finish.
The vocals on this effort are massively improved. Jamie's screams have more attack (though they certainly weren ...
I must confess - I have only heard this right through once. I do however own the single "Seven Seconds". It is superb.
N'Dour's vocals are haunting, powerful, restrained, imperious, magnificent. The music behind them is soft, inspired and perfect.
Seven Seconds, on which most of my knowledge is based, is a true masterpiece. Backed by Neneh Cherry, the song is deeply moving, with a clear and powerful nature. The video, filmed in black and white, is just right. It leaves you contemplative, wanting to hear it again, to discover it's true message.
The whole of The Guide is similar. Eminently easy-listening, you won't tire of it, I promise. ...
Mojo (1/03, p.75) - Ranked #2 in Mojo's "Best World Albums of 2002" Q (12/02, p.110) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Worldly, romantic and packed with haunting melodies, this is his most rounded album for 12 years..." Mojo (11/02, p.105) - "...An album of stunning power, offering something from deep within his soul...The greatest artist in Africa has made the album of his life." Uncut (12/02, p.138) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...He manages to balance tradition with more contemporary arrangements..." CMJ (12/02, p.56) - "...Classic N'Dour pop, full of cute vocal hooks, nifty arranging twists, multilingual crooning in that golden, instantly recognizable tenor/baritone voice, and a good measure of sentimentality..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Heat Breeze Tenderness
2.
Mr Everywhere
3.
As In A Mirror
4.
For Those Displaced
5.
Women Are The Future Of Love
6.
Because Love's Like That
7.
There Is No Happy Love
8.
Honor Her
9.
It's Love
10.
Show Your True Mettle
11.
So Many Men - N'Dour, Youssou & Pascal Obispo
12.
Makings Of Respect
13.
Africa Dream Again
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