Touch Of Teddy Wilson, The - Teddy Wilson

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...Smile marks new and old territories for the Jayhawks. With the addition of a drum machines and scratchy guitar riffs on songs such as "Somewhere In Ohio" and "Queen of The World" the Jayhawks broaden their musical sound. At the same time they deliver their signature Americana melodies on "Break In The Clouds" and the touching "Mr. Wilson." The Jayhawks second album without co-founder Mark Olsen is bluntly more Pop then past efforts and may leave long-time fans scratching their heads in wonderment. But the quality song writing and production work by the legendary Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper) make the Smile a worthy addition to your CD collection.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: It's beautiful, more mellow, evryone can pick at least one song that applies to them.
Disadvantages: Only 14 songs!

...to be friends. One true love - A spiritual and complete love. Get a grip - erm...yes, more of that later! This fact means that everyone will share some common experience with at least one song on this album. Act Naturally is perhaps the saddest song on the album, about a relationship in ruins, with Wilson playing the part of a broken man desperate not to let his troubles show. 'She's got my number' is probably one of the most beautifully arranged songs i have ever heard, with the little tinkles of the piano at the beginning enhancing the song's quality. You could call this an upbeat balad if you like. One of the highlights of the album would be the very 'un-semsisonic' 'sunshine & Chocolate'. Think of Blur's 'Coffee and TV' but with a more personal touch and of course Wilson's haunting and beautiful voice. This song is quite comical in places... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of hits
Disadvantages: A few weaker tracks

...sides of himself. Young Ghotti (Kurupt) complimnets Snoop's raps and increase the feelings which he gives you as Kurpt's gangsta style improves on all the areas that the Bigg Dogg (Snoop) misses out on. **Four Stars** 3. "SD Is Out" (feat. Charlie Wilson) The production of this track reminds me of Akon's collaboration with Snoop last year on "Konvicted" and "The Blue Carpet Treatment" despite the fact that Akon produced that one and the New Jack Swing creator, Teddy Riley was the one who did it here. As this begins you here a robotic voice, a technique which hasn't been heard in Hip Hop for a long time. I feel that this was effective as other tracks on the album have a retro 70s and 80s feel to them. **Four Stars** 4. "Gangsta Like Me" It is fairly obvious what the theme of this tune is. Here Snoop takes this opportunity to provide... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful