- Audio CD (25 April 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Frontiers
- ASIN: B0007WQBGI
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 55,369 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. The Dream That Never Ends |
| 2. Someone To Believe |
| 3. Our Time Now |
| 4. Summon The Devil |
| 5. No Tomorrow |
| 6. Shine On Golden Sun |
| 7. The Vision |
| 8. Keeper Of The Flame |
| 9. We Had The World |
| 10. Dunsinane Walls |
| 11. Someone To Believe |
| 12. (Bonus Marvideo Track) |
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It has been 10 years since Lana released her first solo album, "Love is an Illusion". Since then she has amassed a sizeable and impressive catalogue of recordings. Each one distinctive, but touched by her very individual singing and songwriting talents. To commemorate her 10th anniversary, Lana and husband Erik Norlander wanted to record an album different in style and execution to previous works. They hit on the idea of Lady Macbeth as the basis for this latest album. Not so much a concept album, rather a set of songs linked by the personality and character of Lady Macbeth as interpreted by Lana. As such this album has a darker tone than previous albums. Whereas albums such as "Queen of the Ocean" and "Project Shangri-La" were painted with broad strokes to produce large canvases of sound, "Lady Macbeth" is made up of much more subtle shades. There is a more organic, introspective and brooding feel about this album, which suits the mood and atmosphere necessitated by the subject matter.
As usual Lana has surrounded herself with musicians who have a real empathy for the material. Erik as usual excels on Moog and Hammond throughout. The sprinking synth work on the intro to "Someone to Believe" adds a magical dimension to the song. He also adds nice mellotron flutes on "Dunsinane Walls" too. But guitarist Peer Verschuran really shines. He uses lots of different styles to embellish each song with varied, rich textures. On the instrumental "The Vision" both he and Erik trade-off wonderfully compelling solos throughout. The harmony vocals of Lana supplemented with Mark McCrite and Kelly Keeling are a key feature and really bring out the dramatic elements of this recording.
Highlights for me are "Someone to Believe". This has a great chorus and in an ideal world would be a hit single. "Shine on Golden Sun" is epic with an eastern tinged flavour. But the centrepiece is "We had the World". This is one of Lana's best ever songs. A really emotional and powerful piece, superbly executed by all concerned. It leads off with an evocative guitar figure by Peer and is distinguished with one of Erik's trademark synth solos. Lana really excels here and gives one of her most emotional performances ever. But the quality of the songwriting and musicianship throughout is of such a high standard. I expect this of Lana Lane, but here she has really excelled herself.
Lana's vocals throughout are full of emotion and power without ever overwhelming the arrangements. The production is clear, crisp and faultless. Sumptuous cover art and packaging finish off this very special project. Lana Lane is always good, but this album is her at her very finest. A fitting testament to 10 years of recording from this very individual and talented artist. Here's to the next 10!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is just the kind of rock that I like - lots of gorgeous lead guitar soloing; the keyboards wonderfully integrated into the overall music; lots of pace, emotion and intensity when required; beautiful singing from lana lane and inspired melodies.
This album doesn't break any new ground but it's a joy to listen to - extremely well executed classic rock. Wonderful!
This album doesn't break any new ground but it's a joy to listen to - extremely well executed classic rock. Wonderful!
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