I have to say this is one of my all time favourite albums. Therefore I'll try and keep this review as unbiased as possible.
My interest in Wicked started when my brother kept raving about the broadway version and then gave me the book to read. After loving the book and hearing that this was composed and written by the same person who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney) I gave in to his badgering and listened to the soundtrack.
I was blown away. My emotions were obviously heightened because I already knew the story but when I heard the opening for 'Defying Gravity' goosebumps stood up on my arms and by the end I was crying.
The story in brief is a prelude to The Wizard of Oz and tells the story of how the Wicked Witch Elphaba and the Good Witch Glinda become friends and how the choices they make take them on very different journeys and put their friendship to the test.
The songs are powerfully written and beautifully sung by an excellent cast. The pairing between Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth not just in their harmonising but also in their timing makes this so enjoyable to listen to.
I was lucky enough to be there on the opening night of the London production and to see Idina sing in person. Her voice is so powerful that a CD could never do justice to her talents but if you can't get the chance to see her live this is the next best thing.
I would recommend this to anyone whether you love musicals or not. It has to be in your record collection/iPod playlist!
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Advantages: Upbeat, tells the story Disadvantages: Totally addictive!
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Advantages: Upbeat, tells the story Disadvantages: Totally addictive!
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