- Audio CD (8 Sep 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: PIAS
- ASIN: B0000AM6QU
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 55,122 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Anyone fearing that Tim Burgess releasing a solo album might spell the end of the Charlatans can rest easy. I Believe isn't that kind of solo album. Rather than a bid for freedom, it's a side project in the old fashioned sense, written as much for his own amusement as commercial gain. Essentially, he's scratching an itch, namely his affection for America's west coast. A long-time LA resident, he's finally succumbed to Californian sunshine and his romantic road-movie fantasies. "I Believe in the Spirit"--part Exile on Main Street era Rolling Stones, part Lenny Kravitz circa Let Love Rule--is made for barrelling down an eight-lane freeway in a vintage convertible with the top down. "We All Need Love" and the shimmering acoustics of "Be My Baby" brim with cowboy pathos. "Held in Straps" is a Tex-Mex border skirmish with a ghoulish rock chug. With the breezily throwaway "Say Yes"--practically the Four Tops' "Loco in Acapulco"--followed by the wistful mariachi waltz "Love to Spend the Night with You", it's definitely not the Charlatans territory. However, unlike most hobby projects, I Believe isn't just for the dedicated fan. Loaded with charm and endearing melodies, it's a curiously lovable album. --Dan Gennoe
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TIM BURGESS I Believe (2003 UK 11-track CD solo debut album from the lead singer of The Charlatans. Features the singles I Believe In The Spirit and Only A Boy. With a picture sleeve lyric booklet PIASB099CD)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I went to see the stereophonics as a couple of reviewers had and he was supporting and did a real stand up job of it so I bought this CD. I've seen a couple of albums saying they "feared" it'd be a bit of a charlatans spin off, and though I think the Charlatans are a top band this is nothing like what I've heard from them.
It's a really uplifting, summery album that just sticks you in a good mood. As tempted as I am to say it could be stuck into a more poppy genre than his earlier work with the band, I've not heard anything quite like it.
Its an easy listening album that you'll listen to again and again so go get it man, you'll love it sitting in the summer sun with a cool glass of lager.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a fan of the charlatans i was looking forward to the release of this album every since i heard about it. I've got to say i was not disappointed!. This is an amazing album which i will never tire of listening to. To me this defines the summer feeling with melodies and lyrics that you will instantly fall in love with. I got this album as soon as it came out (last year) and it feels fresh every time i listen to it. A great album from a man which will continue to amaze me with his heartfelt lyrics and knack for a great tune. This album is Tim Burgess through and through and is therefore a joyous, uplifting album which has something for everyone.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to disagree somewhat with Alistair from Glasgow's review on Sir Tim's debut solo effort. Granted, it's different from anything The Charlatans have ever done, with the slight exception being the continuation of Tim's falsetto vocals that were apparent on Wonderland. But if Tim wanted to do a Charlatans album then he quite easily could have - instead he has opted for an expression of his own musical tastes and influences (of which strangely include Twiggy Ramirez alongside the Beach Boys and John Lennon according to the notes on the sleeve). From the introduction of the single 'I Believe' (which sounds remarkably like the music used by Sacha Baron Cohen's character Borat) it is obvious that we are in for something different. The rest of the album doesn't disappoint either, with standout tracks 'Only a Boy' and 'Oh My Corazon' warming the heart and uplifting the soul. If it's The Charlatans sound that you're after then this album is probably not for you. But if you want to hear one of the most underated British musical talents mixing his influences and sharing it with the world then you could do a lot worse than buying this album. The only disappointment with this fine offering is that we don't have a Pacific Coast Highway in England to cruise along at 40 mph with the top down. I guess the M25 will have to do for the time being.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Tim Burgess Solo Album
A bit slow on first time of listening but most definitely has grown on me and a good easy listen
Published 16 months ago by Big Al
I Believe!
Saw the guy in concert before stereophonics in manchester and he was awesome. So i bought the CD and wasn't disappointed. unbelievable.
Published on 20 Jan 2004
I >>>NOW<<< Believe
Well, what can I say, i HATE the Charlatans, or whatever "band" he is from. I really thought their music was rubbish, and this album for me was a total turn around towards this... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2004 by Mrs. Beryl Reid
Fantastic.......Go on Tim!!
Being a big Charlatans fan, from 'Some Friendly' right through to 'Wonderland', I bought Tim's debut solo album
without hearing any of the tracks. Read more
without hearing any of the tracks. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2003 by David J. Hawkes
Not bad....but slightly disappointing
I'd been looking forward to Tim Burgess' first solo venture ever since it was announced he'd release an album. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2003 by Alistair Gilbert
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