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Re: [Police] Symphonicities...
I am pleasantly surprised
by this CD as well and the song selection has a lot to do with it. The album is
billed as a symphonic “greatest hits” but it’s anything but.
Of the 15 songs, there are only 4 greatest hits. Ironically, with the exception
of Next to you, the greatest hits are my least favorite songs on the album,
either because they’re not different enough or I’m just plain tired
of them. I could have done without those and Whenever I Say Your Name, which
needed a major overhaul to warrant being on the album. I think there would have
been some much better contenders like Children’s Crusade, The Lazarus
Heart, Jeremiah Blues, Saint Augustine
in Hell, Inside, The Book of My Life…
That being said,
I’m so glad to see Sting dig deep in his catalogue. The inclusion of
b-sides and lesser known songs is very welcomed. It’s unfortunate that he
feels the need to keep the album tight and trim off gems like I Burn for You
and Why Should I Cry for You, but I’m still happy they’re there. I
also miss some of the other songs from the live show such as Russians, Moon
Over Bourbon Street etc… But in the end it’s a nice album
that’s more accessible than the previous two. It also makes me wonder
what direction he will take with his next studio album (if he ever writes one.)
I like the fact that he’s been moving away from sampling, drum loops and
other electronic flare on these last three albums. And I also like the fact
that he’s acknowledging his better, if not more popular songs.
I haven’t lost my
faith…
Fred
(Haven’t written
this much on the list in years!)
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[mailto:police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On
Behalf Of ross viner
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010
5:23 PM
To: police@mailman.xmission.com
Subject: Re: [Police]
Symphonicities...
I must confess to be
being pleasantly surprised. Perhaps because of the song selection?
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[mailto:police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On
Behalf Of Eva Fernández
Sent: July-21-10 10:04 AM
To: David; BBredice@aol.com
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Subject: Re: [Police]
Symphonicities...
De: David
<dripdry@gmail.com>
Para: BBredice@aol.com
CC: police@mailman.xmission.com
Enviado: mié,21 julio, 2010 17:50
Asunto: Re: [Police]
Symphonicities...
Huh. Wow, what a glowing endorsement! Anybody else care to weigh in? I mean,
Bill's exuberance kind of has me thinking I might actually give Sting some more
of my money (or his record company, anyway).
David [Man in a Suitcase]
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