- Audio CD (2 Nov 1992)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Capitol Records
- ASIN: B000002UDN
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 105,088 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Though already in business in 1961 with his own record label, Frank Sinatra was contractually obliged to give Capitol one more record before moving on to Reprise. Sinatra gave them the ironically titled Point of No Return, which is hardly the deal-fulfilling throwaway one might expect. Expertly arranged and conducted by long-time Sinatra ally Alex Stordahl, it's an elegant collection of farewell songs (including "I'll See You Again", "As Time Goes By", "There Will Never Be Another You" and "It's a Blue World"), delivered by Sinatra with a profound sense of sadness and loss. Fans of such downbeat Sinatra concept albums as In the Wee Small Hours and Sings for Only the Lonely would do well to pick up on this oft-overlooked gem. --Dan Epstein
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Point of No Return,
By Jo Ann Skeaping - Day, (Birkdale Southport, Lancashire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Point Of No Return (Audio CD)
Brillient - as a Frank Sinatra fan - this must be one of the very best c.d's ever made, the lyrics just have to be listened to to appreciate him. It is listened to every day - just buy it and see for yourself -
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnificient But Often Overlooked,
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This review is from: Point Of No Return (Audio CD)
This album was Frabk Sinatra's final release for Capitol and supposedly recorded under a lot of bad vibrations already. It re-uinites Mr. Sinatra with arranger Axel Stordahl, who was responsible for his very first Capitol recordings eight years prior to this final album (Mr. Stordahl was terminally ill by 1961).Recorded in just two sessions, it stands as one of the best Sinatra ballads albums ever - including wonderful renditions of "As Time Goes by" and "I'll Remember April". This is such much better than most of the stuff Sinatra recorded on his own Reprise lable in later years, and - in my opinion - one of the best three Sinatra releases available (the other two being "Only the Lonely" and "September of My Years").
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fine Album,
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This review is from: Point Of No Return (Audio CD)
The effect this albums creates is fantastic. The orchestrations and the tone in Sinatra's voice create a the perfect balance of romance, slight despair, nostalgia and the overall album feeling is one of general relaxation. Whilst lyrically downbeat in places, it is not as intense a listen as "In the Wee Small Hours of", "Only the Lonely" or "All Alone". Whilst magnificent, those concept albums can be hard to stomach unless you are in a particular mood, or stagger the listening, however this is an album that listens very easily.
For me the star tracks are "These Foolish Things", "Blue World" and "A Million Dreams Ago", all offering a relaxing, wistful and romantic listen. The arrangements are strong, and the use of strings and piano is very pleasing. The CD is of a very high quality in regards to it's audio as well, another example of the sophisticated Capitol recording of the time. We also get what, in my humble opinion, is the finest and definitive recording of the classic "As Time Goes By", a romance and dreamy filled version of a great standard. When one considers this album was recorded in an extreme rush, and under bad vibes, the result is impressive. This is a put on and play album, very much like "Nice N Easy", a enjoyable piece of background music that welcomes the listening to listen more deeply to if he so desires, however it does not demand attention and the deep concentration as we see in albums such as "September of my Years" or other concept albums. Whilst the aforementioned albums are exquisite masterpieces, this a more digestible classic for the more casual listener. A must have for any Sinatra fan, and a welcome addition to any modest music lover's collection. The only disappointment for me on the album is "Day in, Day Out", a song that works far better up tempo, as seen on "Come Dance With Me". Whilst the version isn't at all unpleasant, something is lost in its beauty in this recording.
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