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Sinead O'Connor's second album features her cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U", the Prince song that turned her into a major star, but her own song writing was also arguably at its peak here. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is a satisfying compendium of styles--the hip-hop and folk hybrid of "When I Am Stretched On My Grave", the punky "Jump In The River" and the haunting acapella of the title track. Best of all are the mournful acoustic tracks: "The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance" is a searing, lyrical account of a divorce, and "You Cause As Much Sorrow" is a beautiful and terrifying testament to the power that parents have to hurt their children. Backed by former members of Adam's Ants and the Smiths, Sinead O'Connor's voice soars over the album like a frightened angel. --James Swift
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
"...God Grant Me The Serenity To Accept The Things I Cannot Change...Courage To Change The Things I Can..."
8 Jun 2009
Format:Audio CD
There's a lot on here - and not on here - so let's get to the details...
The 10 tracks of Disc 1 (51:13 minutes) are the LP "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got." originally released on Ensign Records CHEN 14 in March 1990 in the UK and Ensign 21759 in the USA (it reached Number 1 on the charts in both countries). Produced by Sinead and Nellie Hooper and Engineered by Chris Birkett, unfortunately the original CD was always a lacklustre affair sound-wise - but this April 2009 Limited Edition 2CD remaster by ADAM NUNN at Abbey Road Studios is 'so' much better - warm and clear - and huge in places.
Listening to the now upfront drums and bass of "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" is wonderful (Steve Wickham of The Waterboys plays Fiddle on it). The very quiet "Three Babies" is now beautiful too - the strings arranged by Sinead and Nick Ingman acting as a powerful backdrop to the melody - her vocals emotional and real. "The Emperor's New Clothes" features ANDY ROURKE of THE SMITHS on Bass (he's also on "You Cause As Much Sorrow") with blistering guitar work from MARCO PIRRONI of Adam Ant's backing band - it's a punky little number that still rocks. "Black Boys On Mopeds" was arranged by KARL WALLINGER of WORLD PARTY (ex Waterboys) and ends Side 1 of the original LP in acoustic style - the remaster bringing out its quiet power and heartfelt lyrics about "...police who kill black boys on mopeds..."
The opener of Side 2 - Prince's stunning "Nothing Compares 2 U" changed her life. I remember the video to this day - like a fist in the solar plexus - and here it still has that same visceral punch - great stuff and an undeniable masterpiece.... Read more ›
The 10 tracks of Disc 1 (51:13 minutes) are the LP "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got." originally released on Ensign Records CHEN 14 in March 1990 in the UK and Ensign 21759 in the USA (it reached Number 1 on the charts in both countries). Produced by Sinead and Nellie Hooper and Engineered by Chris Birkett, unfortunately the original CD was always a lacklustre affair sound-wise - but this April 2009 Limited Edition 2CD remaster by ADAM NUNN at Abbey Road Studios is 'so' much better - warm and clear - and huge in places.
Listening to the now upfront drums and bass of "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" is wonderful (Steve Wickham of The Waterboys plays Fiddle on it). The very quiet "Three Babies" is now beautiful too - the strings arranged by Sinead and Nick Ingman acting as a powerful backdrop to the melody - her vocals emotional and real. "The Emperor's New Clothes" features ANDY ROURKE of THE SMITHS on Bass (he's also on "You Cause As Much Sorrow") with blistering guitar work from MARCO PIRRONI of Adam Ant's backing band - it's a punky little number that still rocks. "Black Boys On Mopeds" was arranged by KARL WALLINGER of WORLD PARTY (ex Waterboys) and ends Side 1 of the original LP in acoustic style - the remaster bringing out its quiet power and heartfelt lyrics about "...police who kill black boys on mopeds..."
The opener of Side 2 - Prince's stunning "Nothing Compares 2 U" changed her life. I remember the video to this day - like a fist in the solar plexus - and here it still has that same visceral punch - great stuff and an undeniable masterpiece.... Read more ›
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought The Lion And The Cobra (Sineads debut album) a few years back on the strength of Troy (an absolute classic) but avoided getting I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got as I suspected it wasn't as good. Yes, Nothing Compares 2U is great but I had my doubts about the rest. Then someone gave me a tape with the track The Emporers New Clothes on it, and I finally gave in and bought the cd.
Very pleasantly suprised - the quality is as good as her debut, very well written songs and Sineads voice is amazingly powerful and full of emotion. Maybe one of these days I'll get around to trying her later albums, but for the moment this is permanently in my cd player (PS if you haven't already guessed, The Lion And The Cobra is a must-have too!)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Nobody sings the way Sinéad O'Connor does. Her voice is fragile yet aggressive, her lyrics are poetic yet controversial. Her mind is sad yet aware.
Each song on »I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got« (such an uncommercial album title would only work out for Sinéad) has its own soul, its own story, its own sadness. Beautifully sung by the Irishwoman, and in a way that no cover version will be able to keep up with the depth that she has put into it all.
A unique album that is very hard not to be touched by. It will always stand as a legendary album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RJ
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently bought this to replace an old vynil copy that went missing. This is a true jewel of a work: Sinead O'connor's voice is incredible mixing strength and fragility into a perfect emotional blend. Nor is the disc 2 dimensional, each track has its own texture and can stand on its own if required (no fillers). This is a must have.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Vicky H.
Format:Audio CD
No music CD collection should be missing this nearly classic album revisited from the 90's. Don't let the hymn for the broken hearted "Nothing Compares to you" just get all your attention. Let her amazing voice take you to other hidden treasures like the breath-taking "feel so different" or the passionate live performance of "troy". A must-have, not just for Sinead fans, but for every music lover.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Reynolds
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album along with Pink Floyd's 'The Final Cut' are possibly the finest pieces of music to listen to when frankly the world becomes unpleasant to be in, I found them being played during times of emotional upheaval and in that respect represent soem pretty big markers in time. So put the razor blades away, open that bottle of wine kick back and drown in a haze of blurry angst and emotion; tomorrow always then seems much better than you might reasonably expect.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lizzie G
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had this CD years ago, then lost it somehow. After reading a review of the digitally remastered version, I decided to re-purchase. Not a disappointment. Brings back many memories and is worth the purchase for Nothing Compares To You, which is, quite simply, a masterpiece.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Sineads best - sung straight from the heart with a haunting voice.
An album well worth having.
So much more than Nothing compares 2 U.
It took me about 3 plays to get really into it but it was worth the patience.
You will play this for years to come.
Emotion in music.... heart felt songs..... you cant beat it...
Play it loud, in the dark & lose yourself in it.
Buy this ...
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old favourites
this item relaced original which was stolen from my collection cant get enough of good music my collection is now up to date
Published 20 months ago by Mr. A. S. Bailey
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I do not want what I haven;t Got
I love Sinead's voice... I bought this cd years ago when it was first released and lost it in a house move.... I had forgotten what an amazing voice Sinead has... Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Miles
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This album is sublime. This was purchased to replace a missing copy and more than lives up to its memory.
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sparse, beautiful, raw, real
I heard this album in Singapore and I didn't even know that nothing compares to 2, had been released in the uk as a single. Read more
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stands the test of time
I got this out of my CD collection after 5 or maybe even 10 years - wow, it really does stand the test of time. Read more
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got Sinead O'Connor
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Sinead O'Connor, the best female performer ever to cross the Irish sea
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Mr. I. D. Rhodes
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was wondering when they
would get around to remastering Sinead's CDs
coincidence or what , Im Irish (baptized catholic)
and my BD is April 13th-release date!
coincidence or what , Im Irish (baptized catholic)
and my BD is April 13th-release date!
Published on 10 April 2009 by Mark C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing Compares 2 This
Two memorable songs;I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got and Nothing Compares 2U;the latter of which was a chart topper and a seminal classic. Read more
Published on 23 April 2007 by Jay
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