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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The first thing to be said is that this is a reissue of his 1999 solo album which originally came out on Track records with one additional track "Think I'm In Love" which sounds like it sprung from the same sessions. On his solo tours of the UK Locorriere has been billed as "The sensational voice of Dr Hook". This might annoy some of the fans of the old group as Ray Sawyer (the one with the patch) certainly sung lead on many of their songs. I think it's fair to say these were the oddball and humorous songs of the group, and while some of these are rightly regarded as classics, nearly all of the melodic hits were vocals by Locorriere. From the early days of "Sylvia's Mother", "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" and "Carry me Carrie" through to the later hits like "Sexy Eyes", "Better Love Next Time" and "When You're In Love With a Beautiful Woman" all of these hits were sung by the expressive voice of Locorriere. Many were Shel Silverstein songs, some were co-written with Locorriere and the occasional one was written solely by Dennis.
On this album Locorriere writes or co-writes 13 of the 19 tracks, 2 of the exceptions being a gospel reworking of "Sylvia's Mother" (the weakest track) and a solo acoustic live version of "Lucy Jordan" which is magical. These are his tribute to Silverstein who died in 1999. In addition to his vocals Locorriere also plays guitar, keyboards and drums on many tracks. The whole album is full of melodic classy pop songs with great hooks that get inside your head. Hard to pick out highlights as there are no filler tracks but special mention must be made of "Shine Son", written when his son went to college. Anyone with a teenage son (or daughter) will identify with this song. Other highlights are the uptempo "The Heat" and "Maybe They Won't Notice" while ballads like "Right Off The Top Of My Head" and "The Right To Walk Away" are equally as good. You could just as easily chose any of the others. I must say as well that if you get the chance to see him in one of his solo concerts with just his guitar then you should take it.
On this album Locorriere writes or co-writes 13 of the 19 tracks, 2 of the exceptions being a gospel reworking of "Sylvia's Mother" (the weakest track) and a solo acoustic live version of "Lucy Jordan" which is magical. These are his tribute to Silverstein who died in 1999. In addition to his vocals Locorriere also plays guitar, keyboards and drums on many tracks. The whole album is full of melodic classy pop songs with great hooks that get inside your head. Hard to pick out highlights as there are no filler tracks but special mention must be made of "Shine Son", written when his son went to college. Anyone with a teenage son (or daughter) will identify with this song. Other highlights are the uptempo "The Heat" and "Maybe They Won't Notice" while ballads like "Right Off The Top Of My Head" and "The Right To Walk Away" are equally as good. You could just as easily chose any of the others. I must say as well that if you get the chance to see him in one of his solo concerts with just his guitar then you should take it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The Voice of Dr Hook comes of age with his first solo album, an unexpectedly fine one at that. Country Soul of the first order melding Locorriere's exceptional voice with some neat picking Al-Green-meets-Paul-Young backing singers*, squeezy organ and such. Just listen to Passion Street for a superb track, while wonderful rich production weaves magic out of just about all of the 18 tracks here. Even the reworking of Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying works, while Shine Son could become a country classic. A Dr Hook fan wouldn't feel alienated, yet while Locorriere's always been one to go for the lowest common denominator fan base, this is so much more than one might have hoped for. Lest one feels Dr Hook is forgotten, he goes into a heartfelt tribute to late band mentor Shel Silverstein with a frankly wonderful a capella Sylvia's Mother, with only big, booming backing singers for company *, and a solo live Ballad of Lucy Jordan.
Locorriere's finally found life after Dr Hook - and it's great
Nick Dalton
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had spotted Dennis's name on a number backing vocal credits in my record collection over the years so I decided to give his solo effort a chance. I had always been fairly iffy about Dr. Hook so I put in the CD with a little trepidation. No worries! This is top stuff. Sometimes I hear shades Al Green or John Hiatt or Marc Germino - but mostly it's Dennis L. shining through and through. It's gonna take something truly heavyweight to get this disc out of the CD player.
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Come Out Of The Dark about this artist!
I recently bought Dennis Locorriere's latest CD, Post Cool, and absolutely love it.
Because of this I've now gone back purchased his first two solo works, Out Of The Dark and... Read more
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Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Jojo Allen
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With a vocal pitch like no other Dennis is an artist who can dominate a stage vocally.
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Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Mr. M. Brown
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Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Ms. Dawn M. Breedon
A contender for Best of the Year Hifi News & Record Review
.......the honey-voiced charmer of 'Sylvia's Mother' and 'The Ballad of Lucy Jordan' (both of which are covered here). Read more
Published on 7 May 2000
A masterpiece from a legend of Rock
Dennis has lost NONE of his magic.The songs are fresh,melodic-this album is a sensation and WELL worth the wait,yhe magic of his live shows transferred to vinyl
Published on 18 Mar 2000
Dennis Locorriere, the voice of passion and compassion
I recieved my copy of "Out of the Dark" and sat right down to listen to it, with the insert in my hands reading the words as Dennis gave them life. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2000 by jjm112950@aol.com
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An excellent solo album from "The Voice of Dr. Hook" Just check out the new ones - Shine Son, Tough Guy, Lazy Day, More I am....... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2000
The CD is mainly a re-release of old material
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Published on 21 Feb 2000
A great comeback for a great singer.
Dennis was the lead singer of the 70`s and 80`s band Dr.Hook. He is the voice behind such classics as "Sylvias mother, Only sixteen, Sexy eyes and When your in love with a... Read more
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