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Marc Cohn's 1991 debut harkens back to the more sophisticated rock and pop inflections of singer-songwriters of two decades ago. His supple, velvety baritone and elegant piano-based arrangements frame shrewdly crafted songs ripe with pop touches, none more intricate or deftly executed than the set's epochal "Walking In Memphis", an epiphany rooted in rich musical history, studded with allusions to Elvis and Al Green, Beale Street and Graceland, and buoyed by a rippling piano motif and surging gospel choruses. Giving the set depth, as well as commercial legs, are the infectious and intimate evocations of his father in "Silver Thunderbird"; the husky meditations of "Ghost Train";a sexy update of Willie Dixon's "29 Ways" in "Dig Down Deep" (the probable seed for Paul Simon's antithetical "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"); and the fervent lover's anthem, "True Companion". --Sam Surtherland
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Listening to this album, I can't believe how Marc Cohn isn't a major household name. Very few people that I know seem to have heard of him, which I think is a total disgrace. 'Walking in Memphis' is obviously a classic, despite Cher's bludgeoning of it (what irritates me more than anything is that the general public probably recognize her version more than the original). All the songs on this album keep to the quality of the aforementioned title, including the excellent 'Silver Thunderbird' and 'Strangers in a Car'. A marvelous album.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This artist is seriously underrated. This album has stood the test of time and is as uplifting and moving as the first time I heard it. 'Dig Down Deep' and 'Walk On Water' never fail to move me, but the whole album is incredible. There is some great piano and moving lyrics and song writing. Not one song is dud and I can't recommend it highly enough. I love this artist, all of his albums and want more, more, more!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This artist is seriously underated. This album has stood the test of time and is as uplifting and moving as the first time I heard it. 'Dig Down Deep' and 'Walk On Water' never fail to move me, but the whole album is incredible. There is some great piano and moving lyrics and song writing. Not one song is dud and I can't recommend it highly enough. I love this artist, all of his albums and want more, more, more!
Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page.
Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page.
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A very nice gold cd but NOT an SACD!
I ordered this item because it was listed as an SACD and I REALLY wanted that.
It turns out to be a high quality standard CD with a gold data layer. Read more
It turns out to be a high quality standard CD with a gold data layer. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. White
A timeless classic
I dont usually review anything, but I'll make an exception for this artist/album. One word sums up this album "Divine". Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Ogundipe
Essential!!
I agree with all the other reviewers of this masterpiece album but just to add the fact that if you are in anyway a fan of quality soul & blues and soft rock/folk, you are in for a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Chris Ledger
Timeless
The voice and lyrics are so smooth and emotional. With that blues touch. Being the original artist of ''Walking In Memphis'' (to my knowledge). Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. P. Paterson
Bob Harris reminder
Having heard a track on Bob Harris Saturday show, it reminded me of what a great album this is. Apart from the well known lead tracks, the rest of the album is also stunning- a... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Dr. C. G. J. Kinchin
A much underrated album
This is one of my favourite albums. A real quality outing mixing terrific song writing, musicianship and a half decent recording thrown in for good measure. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Baz
Superb
This is one of the most fantastic debut albums your ever likely to hear full of evocative,thoughtful and superbly crafted songs that genuinely tug at the heartstrings and stir the... Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by S. K. FLORA
Keeping the best for firstbut there are even better tracks
Marc Cohn is not a household name and he does not appear to be a prolific producer of albums - this and two others. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2004 by Big G
Songs from a gentleman
My first experience of Marc Cohn's music was on a 1980's chart music show when "True Companion" played out the end titles. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2003 by Conniecat
Timeless Masterpiece
One of THE best albums of the 90's stands the test of time. Can we have more please Marc? 3 albums in a decade may be quality (Rainy Season 4 star and Burning... Read more
Published on 20 July 2002
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