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Track Listings
| 1. Laughing Down Crying |
| 2. Talking to Myself |
| 3. Lifetime of Love |
| 4. Eyes for You |
| 5. Save Me |
| 6. Message to Ya |
| 7. Wrong Side of History |
| 8. Get Out of the Way |
| 9. Crash and Burn |
| 10. Problem with You |
Product Description
New 2011 solo album from Hall & Oates vocalist combines his soulful vocals with a great batch of new songs!
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's fair to ask what kind of solo album Daryl Hall would make after 14 years and a 'world' of changes.
Since 1997's "Can't Stop Dreaming", Hall reunited with John Oates, cut records, and toured globally. He ended a 30-year romantic and creative partnership, got married, became a stepdad, and created "Live from Daryl's House", a homemade internet TV show that went into national syndication in 2007.
In 2010, four days into these recording sessions, his producer and best friend T-Bone Wolk died suddenly of a heart attack (the album, dedicated to him, contains his final recorded performances).
"Laughing Down Crying" is instantly recognizable, yet ambitious and understandably poignant.
Hall plays loads of instruments here; he co-produced with guitarist Paul Pesco and keyboardist Greg Bieck.
These ten songs reflect the range of music Hall's recorded, been influenced by, and encountered while doing his internet show. He doesn't shy away from what made him and Oates household names in the '80s; he embraces the songcraft but doesn't indulge in nostalgia.
The title track opens with an acoustically driven folk-rock number; the melody is pure Hall. It grabs the listener instantly with its strummed acoustic guitars and laid-back backbeats.
The vocal harmonies are pure '70s rock classicism in the refrain, and in them is a tight, rich hook.
"Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself)" is more uptempo, its hook dead center. The dual harmony lead vocals touch on late-'80s and early-'90s pop but pushes past them.
"Lifetime of Love" is an acoustically driven, blue-eyed soul number, with horns and a backing chorus that push Hall to soar over them, and his voice just gets better with age.
The opening of "Eyes for You (Ain't No Doubt About It)" is a spacy, nocturnal, funky soul tune with a babymaker bassline and loop.
"Save Me" employs slick gospel with an unforgettable chorus. "Wrong Side of History" would serve Hall & Oates well in the 21st century. Hall's interest in modern production and songwriting is revealed in "Get Out of the Way", with its big drum loops, wall of guitars, and Hall's voice calling up the musical storm around him.
"Crash & Burn" is a gorgeous acoustic pop ballad, and set closer "Problem with You" has Hall taking on the blues via his Philly soul roots. Admittedly, "Laughing Down Crying" is comforting and familiar. That said, it offers plenty of proof that Hall is restless and still growing musically.
It's the work of a master musician doing what he does best -- writing and performing beautifully crafted pop songs in terrific form -- while proving that not only does he have plenty left to say in the new millennium, but has everything it takes to compete in the marketplace. T. Jurek
Can't Stop Dreaming
Can't Stop Dreaming
Since 1997's "Can't Stop Dreaming", Hall reunited with John Oates, cut records, and toured globally. He ended a 30-year romantic and creative partnership, got married, became a stepdad, and created "Live from Daryl's House", a homemade internet TV show that went into national syndication in 2007.
In 2010, four days into these recording sessions, his producer and best friend T-Bone Wolk died suddenly of a heart attack (the album, dedicated to him, contains his final recorded performances).
"Laughing Down Crying" is instantly recognizable, yet ambitious and understandably poignant.
Hall plays loads of instruments here; he co-produced with guitarist Paul Pesco and keyboardist Greg Bieck.
These ten songs reflect the range of music Hall's recorded, been influenced by, and encountered while doing his internet show. He doesn't shy away from what made him and Oates household names in the '80s; he embraces the songcraft but doesn't indulge in nostalgia.
The title track opens with an acoustically driven folk-rock number; the melody is pure Hall. It grabs the listener instantly with its strummed acoustic guitars and laid-back backbeats.
The vocal harmonies are pure '70s rock classicism in the refrain, and in them is a tight, rich hook.
"Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself)" is more uptempo, its hook dead center. The dual harmony lead vocals touch on late-'80s and early-'90s pop but pushes past them.
"Lifetime of Love" is an acoustically driven, blue-eyed soul number, with horns and a backing chorus that push Hall to soar over them, and his voice just gets better with age.
The opening of "Eyes for You (Ain't No Doubt About It)" is a spacy, nocturnal, funky soul tune with a babymaker bassline and loop.
"Save Me" employs slick gospel with an unforgettable chorus. "Wrong Side of History" would serve Hall & Oates well in the 21st century. Hall's interest in modern production and songwriting is revealed in "Get Out of the Way", with its big drum loops, wall of guitars, and Hall's voice calling up the musical storm around him.
"Crash & Burn" is a gorgeous acoustic pop ballad, and set closer "Problem with You" has Hall taking on the blues via his Philly soul roots. Admittedly, "Laughing Down Crying" is comforting and familiar. That said, it offers plenty of proof that Hall is restless and still growing musically.
It's the work of a master musician doing what he does best -- writing and performing beautifully crafted pop songs in terrific form -- while proving that not only does he have plenty left to say in the new millennium, but has everything it takes to compete in the marketplace. T. Jurek
Can't Stop Dreaming
Can't Stop Dreaming
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having seen the 5 star review,I was expecting a great album. However, I must have received an entirely different album because the one that I got falls way short of 5 stars. The production is slick. The playing is polished and professional. Daryl Hall's vocals are fine, if a little restrained. The problem is that the songs are weak by his and Hall and Oates standards. They sound like filler material, make for good background listening, but hardly anything about them is memorable 10 minutes afterwards. I thought that the album might be a 'grower' and have given it several listens, but it just doesn't hit the spot for me. Hopefully, Hall and Oates can reconvene and produce a more focused record.
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As always, an amazing CD from Daryl Hall, and a great preview for his upcoming concert at Shepherds Bush in July. His voice just gets better and better! More, please!
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I give it an "A"
Not 100% perfect for me. but still great! I would have prefered a few more songs in the soul groove of "Eyes for You", which by the way is an absolutely stunning track, but there... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christopher D'Angelo
Daryl at his very best
Although difficult to get hold of in the UK, it was worth all the searching. Superb songs, lyrics and musicians. Tight production and you can feel they enjoyed the songs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark
keep on laughing
i have all of Daryl's album's including hall and oates stuff. this cd has a good sound and has a few nod's to the past in the lyric's. recomend to any fan of Daryl.
Published 6 months ago by scott
Daryl Hall, Laughing Down Crying
Already a big fan, so the album came as no surprise, absolutely brilliant. Loved watching it on Live At Daryl's House too.
Published 6 months ago by Neil
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