- Audio CD (18 April 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Bmg
- ASIN: B0000D8V8K
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 154,692 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although this is Dave Matthews without the help of his band, it still has very much the same feel due to his unmistakable and incomparable vocal abilities. As an album it is very tight, without any weak tracks, and the musicianship is superb. Dave’s voice is clear and not, as is sometimes the case with albums recorded with the whole band, overshadowed by the complex musical backdrop. The lyrics are, as usual, unique, touching, and thought provoking. Take, for example, Gravedigger, which has the recurring plea: “Gravedigger, when you dig my grave, could you make it shallow, so I can feel the rain.” Dave Matthews (and his band) have had limited success in this country but they are absolutely huge in America, and if you want to know why he is such a strong student favourite then check this out. In short, buy this record if you appreciate song writing and you want a beautiful musical experience.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm going have to be honest and say this album was a little hit and miss for me. There are some songs I adore and there are some that i could easily do without, which I feel holds the album back from legendary status. I listened to this album having never heard any of his albums with the band and there is no doubt that Dave Matthews has awesome talent. My favourite songs on the album being "Dodo" and "Stay or Leave". They are just amazing compositions. However "Save Me" I thought sounded too much like an eighties U2 song, and others like Grey Old Eyes and Another thing i found boring. Overall while I cant quite call this album outstanding, I did enjoy it and I will be certainly looking out for future releases from Dave Matthews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have all of DMB's albums and agree with most of the things people are saying about this album. It isn't quite up there with Crash and there are one or two songs that are only fairish (relatively speaking), e.g. Dodo. However, the crowning glory is Some Devil itself. For me there is something quite magical in the way that, armed only with a single electric guitar and his voice, this man can reach into your heart, tear it out and jump on it in front of your very eyes. You can physically feel his pain. It is spell-binding in it's intensity and absolutely sums up this man's genius. To be a genius in three areas songwriting, singing and instrumentally just plainly isn't fair. Which of course is why the Great British public, with its innate sense of fair play, only seem to buy stuff from talentless robots churned out by Cowell and his mate.
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Best of Dave
I say this album is great, and Dave doesn't need his band to do any more albums. He is by himself much more better. Read more
Published on 25 May 2005
Nice one Dave
Call me a cynic, but having listened to Everyday and Busted Stuff, it seems that Dave has been holding back on us a bit. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2004 by "waralous"
anti-climax
The fact that i own every other dave matthews album (albeit as the dave matthews band) meant that i had pre-ordered this album as soon as was humanly possible. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2004
Disappointing
As a massive fan of the Dave Matthews Band I have to admit to being disappointed with this solo album. I found the songs dull and the whole thing lacks the vibrancy of the band. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003
Dave Matthews at his very best
What a great album! It's such a shame that Dave and the band aren't big in the UK. The tunes on this solo album from Mr Matthews are good examples of how great a... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003 by "ant15216"
A Beautiful Album
Got this on Saturday, and it has not left the CD player since. Where does Dave Matthews get all his beautiful lyrics from, he just never disappoints, if it's him doing his own... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003
A brilliant solo album
Although this is Dave Matthews without the help of his band, it still has very much the same feel due to his unmistakable and incomparable vocal abilities. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2003 by "yankophile"
Some Devil
Having loved and listened to Dave Matthews Band for some time, I was sure this album would be good... but would it be AS good, would a solo Dave work? Yeah baby, ohhhh yeah. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2003
Leaves are falling
As the days get colder and nature turns from green to brown, Dave Matthews returns with his first studio solo debut. Couldn't have been a better timing. This album fits right in. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2003 by "cyberslaught"
Dave Matthews never disappoints
Certainly eagerly awaited by this long time fan of DM, the very first track sets the quality for the rest of this superb recording and what an album this is. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2003 by "d198594t"
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