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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album combines so many different styles while maintaining thematic unity; it is surreal soul-searching tinged with melancholy, but retaining hope and faith in love, in "miracles", in dreams and in a better future. The haunting title track portrays a man taking refuge in fantasy and in poignant memories; "Even If It Breaks My Heart" and "Climbing Up Mount Everest" bring out the heartbreak of breaking up a relationship: the former contrasts the routine meeting in a cafe to the turmoil of knowing a relationship to be over; the latter (brilliant) expresses the mammoth task of coming to terms with a break-up (Cliff's impassionned cry of "You don't love me no more" wrenches at the heartstrings.) "Can't Keep This Feelin In" grips you as Cliff's voice brings out the full impact of intense passion. His stirringly powerful rendition of "Butterfly Kisses" hits JUST the right level of sentimentality and sensitively portrays a mixture of joy and sorrow. The Gospel song "Miracle" epitomizes that search for hope and guidance which is characteristic of the whole album. The final highlight is the duet with tenor Vincenzo La Scola (I don't reckon many pop stars would be able to duet with someone with such a powerful voice but this works well) which is a rousing reflection on love, life and death. It's so diverse, so modern, with faultless accompaniments and backing vocals - but what's even more amazing is that this guy was actually nearly sixty when he recorded this and he pranced about singing Rock & Roll songs like "Move It" and "Living Doll" in the FIFTIES. Anyone who thinks Cliff is fuddy-duddy or uncool should listen to this and, if no-one told them who was singing it, they would suppose it to be the very best of modern sophisticated pop music. And, incredibly, it is.
One more note: to get the full impact of this, listen to it again and again!
One more note: to get the full impact of this, listen to it again and again!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My first thought when I heard this cd was, I can't believe this man is 59 years old! This record sounds like the pop music you would hear from eighteen year olds in the business right now. Cliff's best credit has always been to stay with the scene, no matter how much time goes by. That was the thing his idol, Elvis could not do! I have been a fan of Cliff for most of my life, and this album is one of his best ever. It has an energy to it. Many of the songs just really make you want to move, but the lyrics are great as well! Anyone in doubt about cliff's importance to Brish pop need only to give this cd a spin, you'll be hooked, impressed, and maybe even surprized.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the best Cliff Richard cd for years, but who is Cliff's audience these days? Cliff's vocals sound timeless and the accompaniments are creative and well-executed. This cd deserved to be a hit. It's too bad that vulgarity seems to be carrying the day. If one enjoys popular MUSIC, this is an excellent cd to buy.
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Of all Cliff's albums, this is my favourite. Whilst "Something's going on" is also full of great tracks, the variation from slow to rocking means it is quite difficult to find a... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Eliakim
DISAPPOINTING AND FORGETTABLE
MOSTLY CONSISTS OF CLIFF SCREECHING EVEN MORE EFFEMINATELY AND ANNOYINGLY THAN BARRY GIBB AT HIS WORST.
QUITE DISTURBING REALLY.
QUITE DISTURBING REALLY.
Published 24 months ago by M. READE
Real as I wanna be
I am a diehard Sir Cliff fan and I was really pleased with this CD. I think though that even if you haven't heard Sir Cliff before that you would enjoy this CD. Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by C. Woodhouse
A gem
Great to see Cliff taking risks. A fantastic album that holds up to listen again and again - not 5 stars as that goes to the album that followed (Somethings Going On).
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by R. Green
Cliff showing his true colours
This CD shows what Cliff does best: move with the times whilst keeping his own style and interpretation of the music. Very enjoyable.
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Judy Wilbeck
"Even the sky can't stop me now..."
I consider this to be Cliff's best ever album! I was a thirteen year old lad when I first bought this and I've always thought this album is the best one. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2007 by David Jones
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