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 Nothing Like it In the World: "Daylight" Shines
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Little Willow Member Posts: 7 |
posted October 12, 2002 10:47 PM
  
I admit it. I'm addicted to the music of Duncan Sheik. This fabulous singer-songwriter continually grows as an artist and never ceases to amaze me. His thought-provoking lyrics and smooth vocals are both soothing and inspiring. With "Daylight," Sheik has done it again. The mid-tempo "Genius," in which he declares, "I really blew it," kicks off the album with a tongue-in-cheek start. "Half-Life" is the tune from which the title was drawn; the beautiful violin arrangement engulfs you as the song builds. The heartbroken "Start Again" (Peace has lost / Its meaning) is a stark contrast from "On Her Mind," in which he wonders if he should have expressed his feelings to the girl he had his shy eye on. "Such Reveries," a lyrical piece that offers dreamscapes and escapism, is not alone among my favorite tracks on this album but one of my all time favorite songs by Duncan. Halfway through, we are offered the first single, the bouncy and instantly catchy "On a High" (You're the sea / And the sky / And the blue that runs through it). Anyone having a bad day cannot help but be cheered up by this delightful song. Anyone who worries about what (rather, who) is being promoted on newsstands will enjoy the story behind "Magazines." Somewhere, someone is playing "For You" at their wedding - what a beautiful testament to love. "Good Morning!" reminds us that you cannot soar with eagles when you work with turkeys. "Memento" is insightful; your heart goes out to the broken girl he details in this moody track. Keep the album playing after "Shine Inside," and you'll be happily surprised by a hidden track. I have forgotten what the "forward" button is for on my CD player. There is no track which should be skipped on this album. It plays like one lovely story from start to finish. It is emotional without being sappy, realistic without being pessimistic. What are you waiting for? Hurry now -- it's time to see the "Daylight." ------------------ IP: Logged |
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HeRunsAway Senior Member Posts: 401 |
posted October 12, 2002 10:58 PM
well, I already have two copies of Daylight, but your review makes me want to go out and buy another!  IP: Logged |
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Little Willow Member Posts: 7 |
posted October 12, 2002 11:05 PM
There you go then. Hurry! ;-) ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Mangotigerlily Senior Member Posts: 406 |
posted October 17, 2002 12:03 PM
"Can not soar with the eagles when you work with the turkeys" I love that line.  A very good review. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Little Willow Member Posts: 7 |
posted October 17, 2002 03:47 PM
Mangotigerlily: Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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tiptuptig Senior Member Posts: 30 |
posted October 18, 2002 10:07 AM
You portrayed Duncan's Album in the best way that it could have been described. The poetic Duncan brings out all sorts of raw emitions in all of us. Beautiful review. Lisa Oh, and Such Reveries is my favorite on the album as well, it was nice to see that it was someone elses also. IP: Logged |
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Little Willow Member Posts: 7 |
posted October 18, 2002 02:09 PM
tiptuptig: I thank you for that! Very appreciated. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Little Willow Member Posts: 7 |
posted October 18, 2002 02:12 PM
Hurrah! My Duncan review is now up: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006F850/cm_aya_asin.title/102-1089939-7136902?v=glance Little Willow IP: Logged |
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