Strong Persuader - Robert Cray

Advantages: It really is rather good
Disadvantages: You do not get 5 boys with no instruments revealing their hairless chests while doing a dance routine

...of infidelity on both sides of a relationship, but, more excitingly for me, featuring Robert Cray's wonderful guitar and a tremendous solo in the middle. "It's In The Way That You Use It" was a 1986 hit, while "Forever Man" is remembered by me for its contribution to Knebworth's 1990 Silver Clef concert where the sheer intensity of the performance stood out ahead of the likes of Elton John and Genesis! The pace of the album slows into the blues again with the moving and memorable "Running On Faith", before picking up again with the dramatic Phil Collins produced "She's Waiting". Seven and a half minutes of "Rivers Of Tears" can chill out the most stressed of us, and while it sits uneasily at this point of the album, as a track by itself it is akin to any relaxation moment you can find in your collection. It also features some wonderful... Read review

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Advantages: brilliant music
Disadvantages: none

...firstly i would like to state that this ONE COOL ALBUM!!!!! I never used to be into this sort of music but my friend persuaded me to borrow his copy of Enema of the state and as soon as i had listened to it the whole way through I went straight out and bought myself a copy!!! I love this album because the tunes are great and the lyrics are brill!!!! my favourite 2 songs from this album are Dumpweed and Mutt!!! I would strongly recommend anyone even if you normally don't listen to this type of music to go out and by it!!!!... Read review

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Advantages: All the favourites on 2 cd,s
Disadvantages: none

...Having been a fan for several years, when this was released i just had to buy it. I certainly wasn,t dissapointed. all the wonderful sounds of the original albums, bought together. robert plants fabulous voice still has the qualitY it always had. this double cd is very good value for money. A lot of people seem to be selling them on, and they can be picked up at really bargain prices.When the group got back together last year for a one off gig, it was rumoured that a world tour could be a real possibility. Now it seems , that is not going to happen. Although Jimmy page, and john paul jones wanted to do it, Robert plant want,s to concentrate on his duetting with Alison Krauss.SHAME.... Read review

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