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Into Broadway's creative vacuum of revivals, movie adaptations, and Hollywood star vehicles comes Rent, the story of squatters, junkies, performance artists, struggling musicians, drag queens, aspiring filmmakers, and HIV-positives (and you thought Miss Saigon's helicopter landing was cool). Undoubtedly among the defining pop cultural events of 1996, Rent has already won four Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. More importantly, it threatens to bring substance back to the Great White Way.
Transposing Puccini's 100-year-old opera La Bohème into modern day Bohemia (19th century Paris's Left Bank becomes late 20th century New York's East Village where the scourge of tuberculosis becomes the plague of AIDS) Rent celebrates life among the young, sick, and unconventional. While Broadway shows are hardly the place for authentic portrayals of the latest marginalized hipsters, composer Jonathan Larson (who died at age 36, days before his musical opened) managed to sculpt vivid characters and scenes that bring Avenue A as close as it will ever come to 42nd Street. And by telling a socially relevant story of living without the guarantee of a future (renting, that is), Larson does his own little bit to define an X'ed generation. At worst, Rent is the Hair of the 90s.
For the majority of us who won't be seeing Rent any time soon, the Original Cast Recording is more than just an after-show souvenir. Well-packaged with a complete libretto, the two-CD set is a worthwhile album separate of live performance. Full of songs that are funny and catchy, inspiring and touching, smart and hip and not overly sentimental, Rent mixes show-tune pop with elements of rock, R&B, dance, gospel, and tango to make one of the best albums of the year--certainly the best rock opera in decades. La vie bohème, indeed. --Roni Sarig
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS CD! No musicals lover's CD collection is complete without it. It has a perfect combination of drama, comedy, tragedy and happiness. Every time I listen to it, it sends shivers down my spine. All the tracks are amazing, but I especially like 'Santa Fe', 'Light My Candle', 'Seasons of Love', 'Hallowe'en' and of course, the legendary 'La Vie Boheme'.
I have seen the stage show four times and I listen to the CD all the time, and I never get bored of it. I'm not saying all of this 'cos I wanna get my review on the Internet. I'm saying this because I truly believe it. The music is amazing and the storyline is so touching. All the singers on this CD are incredible, and they deserve to have everyone buy this CD. So go on. Treat yourself.
I have seen the stage show four times and I listen to the CD all the time, and I never get bored of it. I'm not saying all of this 'cos I wanna get my review on the Internet. I'm saying this because I truly believe it. The music is amazing and the storyline is so touching. All the singers on this CD are incredible, and they deserve to have everyone buy this CD. So go on. Treat yourself.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I loved the show having seen it three times and this CD has everything I loved about the show. The songs are amazing and although its only music it inspires me. I always feel hopeful after listening to this. Its a must for anyone who loves the show and full credit goes to the cast for the superb performances on this CD. So may talented people together it really desrves more stars. I usually listen to some of the songs at least once a day. Its playing right now and will be for the next few hours. Now you all think I'm weird but anyone who has seen the show will hopefully know what I mean about it being inspirational. Buy and enjoy people.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Difficult to know where to start! I have seen this musical three times (twice in two days) that's how good it is! You must know what it's about by now, but the songs are absolutely fantastic. The best highlights on this album are 'Rent', 'Out Tonight' and 'Santa Fe' for me, but everyone has their favourites, even my mum loves 'Light My Candle'! The best thing about this album is that there is a song on here for whatever mood you're in: if you're feelin depressed and lonely you might listen to 'Life Support'; if you're feeling loud and a bit crazy you'll want 'Out Tonight'; if you're full of hope or just want to dream then 'Santa Fe' is the one for you. Have I gone on enough? Just buy it, please!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The best CD ever
This CD may be adult, but it is amazing!! The harmonys, songs, characters, plot, singers, actors in this rock musical are all FANTASTIC!!! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Reviewer #1
Fabulous tunes
I bought this CD after going to see the stage show in London on a whim. Utterly love the music, there are some lovely tunes.
Published 23 months ago by F. Lee
RENT RENT RENT REEEEEENT RENT
This is probably THE best musical I have ever seen on stage ever (mind you, I haven't seen IDINA in Wicked yet, but I have seen Wicked, so this is saying something... Read more
Published on 29 May 2006 by R. Randall
Fantastic
Having only ever read about Rent and hearing how great it is from friends, i decide to buy the original cast recording. Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by CJ
different!
i had to listen to this a few times for it to sink in. now i listen to it nearly all the time!its one of these musicals that you can sing along to watever mood you're in. Read more
Published on 13 April 2005 by E. Tempest
Rent - money well speant!
I have recently visited New York and watched the live stage performance of rent! Which included Drew Lachey from MTV'S Newlyweds playing the role of Mark! Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2005 by "05honeytink"
The Best Musical Ever
I have seen the UK stage show 11 times, which I dont think is excessive, I swear it wasn't enough!
Even if you don't get to watch the show, buy the CD, the songs alone will tell... Read more
Published on 21 May 2004
A show cracker!
This sound track is a MUST buy for anyone who love theatre and MUSICALS especially. The music is absolute brilliant. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by "cousins2kuk"
An everlasting memory to complement the show!
The original and unpredictable storyline that runs throughout Rent is something that Puccini should be proudn of. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2001 by cdeacon16@aol.com
This is a must-have CD!!
Rent is the most touching musical I've ever seen. It's message really is life-affirming: "No day but today". The lyrics and melodies are really haunting. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2001
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