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Annie Lennox | Format: Audio CD
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Annie Lennox is a British musician and recording artist, she was born on 25th December 1954 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Annie Lennox studied classical music at the Royal Academy of Music in London and began her recording career as a member of the British pop band The Tourists. Annie subsequently formed the synth-pop duo Eurythmics with former band mate David Stewart and went on to achieve international… Read more in Amazon's Annie Lennox Store

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  • Audio CD (7 Jun 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony Music CMG
  • ASIN: B000095JTT
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,224 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. A Thousand Beautiful Things
2. Pavement Cracks
3. The Hurting Time
4. Honestly
5. Wonderful
6. Bitter Pill
7. Loneliness
8. The Saddest Song (I've Got)
9. Erased
10. Twisted
11. Oh God (Prayer)

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Bare, Annie Lennox's first album of original songs in 11 years, is a stylish tour de force that showcases the former Eurythmics chanteuse in all her chilly, shimmering splendour. Her formidable voice is still a supple and intriguing instrument, lithely shape-shifting between emotions, personas and musical forms. Lennox moves effortlessly from the sparse and pristine lament of "A Thousand Beautiful Things" to the deceptively simple "Pavement Cracks", a solemn ballad that is transformed by electro dance beats that recall some of the best of the Eurythmics. But Lennox's quixotic voice is best utilised as an old-school soul instrument; she makes a metaphorical journey to Motown on "Hurting Time", a reflective ballad that could have been lifted off a Miracles album. "Honesty" finds the Scottish diva at her well-mannered best, occupying the sophisticated space formerly held by Carly Simon. --Jaan Uhelszki

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Annie Lennox has one of the most lush and haunting voices in pop music. Match that with her ability to write interesting lyrics and beautiful melodies and you get BARE in a wonderfully exposed package. After hearing this recording, it makes one wonder why it takes her so long to release new material. Parts of this cd are reminiscent of Eurythmics. But most of it is all Annie solo. I belive she had the same producer on Bare as she had on Diva. So if you loved Diva, you will be equally satisfied here as well. Favorite tracks are ..Honesty, wonderful, 1000 beautiful things, bitter pill. Only one throw back and it is the last song Oh God. It is a very short almost hymn she sings that is not pop. I heard this recording on the internet and downloaded it. I will be rushing to the stores on June 10 to purchase Bare. I believe we must support artists like Annie Lennox in hopes that she will make more amazing music in the future. This CD is worth every last penny.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Bare is arguably the most personal work that Lennox has every produced. It is not immediately accessible on first listen, it is a record you have to replay and reflect on; but the effort is well worth the reward. The new collection of songs will appeal primarily to Lennox purists and anyone who has ever had a relationship hit the rocks (most of us right?!).

The album opens with the sparkling wistfulness of ‘1000 Beautiful Things’. Next is the first radio single from the album, ‘Pavement Cracks’ which stands out as the showpiece, that demonstrates that the power of her voice is as awesome as ever. The only thing to surpass it, is the live version and that can be found on the DVD of the solo tour. Next up is the gentle lazy soul of the ‘Hurting Time’ followed by ‘Honestly’, a beautifully layered double vocal arrangement on top of a hypnotic rhythm. While ‘Wonderful’ is a gentle massage that Lennox pushes deeper and deeper into the listener. The most up-tempo song ‘Bitter Pill’ is a deliciously funky track that is crying out to be remixed as a club anthem. ‘Loneliness’ is a track that leaves the listener spinning as if drunk, but if you take time to read the lyrics it makes sense; again Lennox requires the listener to work for their reward. A track that commands its own haunting space on the album is ‘The Sadist Song’ which leaves you feeling like you are standing in the middle of an Icelandic glacial lake. But there is no time for sentimentality, as the ferocious ‘Erased’ jumps from the record with the roar of old ‘I’ll just erase you from my memory’. The penultimate track ‘Twisted’ is a luscious close to a hypnotic 50 minutes. Yet it is not the last song, that place is reserved for ‘Oh God’ which the album listing makes clear is a prayer; with that, the spell is broken and you are released.

The reviews in the British press have been decidedly impatient with Bare, but with the sparkling back catalogue of highly commercial hits that Lennox has, she now clearly feels freed from the chart game. This record is an assertion of that right in the face of her critics and it will surely see Lennox sweep the board at next year’s BRITS & Grammy awards.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This album contains some of the most beautifuly sung music ever. Not only do songs like Erased, 1000 beautiful things, Pavement cracks (best song on the album), the hurting time, loneliness have amazing melodies but because of her voice these songs are haunting yet beautiful. Other songs like 'Honesty' are quite complex with annie lennox singing but also with her head voice over the top. This album is without a doubt, in my opinion, one of the best albums ever written. 11/10
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Shpuld have purchased before
Forgot to purchase to add to my collection of Annie Lennox/Eurthymics music. SO got on the internet and got it, and should have done so before now, good music by an excellent... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Casey
Achingly beautiful
This album is so hauntingly beautiful it hurts. Lennox has long been known for her forthright and almost agressive public persona, but here she seems more relaxed than ever before,... Read more
Published on 28 April 2009 by Captain Pugwash
At first I was afraid, I was petrified ...
Annie's scary, powdered face looking out at me, the angst of the songs clearly evident in the titles alone ... Read more
Published on 31 July 2007 by S. J. Bradley
Vert nice, but in small doses
I have always found the voice of Annie Lennox, ex of Eurythmics, fantastically powerful yet very warm and clear. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2006 by Bernard Smith
Annie's still got her gun
A fabulously mature album that reflects life, love and loss.
Counteractive beats give each song it's own pace. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2006 by Jackiesmackie
WARNING! - Copy Control
"This CD includes anti-copying technology that is intended to prevent unlawful copying of the CD with a PC. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2004 by Simon Stock
Bravo, Ms. Lennox!
The voice of Annie Lennox is a remarkable instrument of quiet elegance and genuine emotion. Whether in the Eurythmics or solo, Annie's voice is a crisp breeze of blue-eyed soul... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Burjiz
grin and Bare it!
being the eurythmics' and annie's biggest fan i guess my review will seem a little biased but i honestly don't care! Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by stewart lennox
Better than Medusa!!!
Its great to see Annie Lennox back of course, we don't see or hear enough of her nowadays, but this isn't the best album she's done. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003
Wow!
I bought this album today and am ashamed that I left it so long as I have Annie's other solo cd's.

This has to be one of the best albums that I have ever heard, so much emotion... Read more

Published on 6 Oct 2003 by panpant
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