- Audio CD (12 Jun 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Warner
- ASIN: B0001M4DQO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 182,536 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, I must commence this report by admitting that I am not really a huge Steven Seagal fan. I'm aware of his genre of movies and have happily watched him beating the crap out of the countless bad guys in his own cooly delivered fashion. However, 2 weeks ago my good mate rang me and said he'd bought me an interesting birthday present for next Feb (2007). I guessed it would be something off-the-wall as this particular mate has something of a penchant for quirky gifts. When I enqired as to what my gift would be, he laughed and told me he had bought us tickets to go and see Steven Seagal in concert in Cardiff (Wales). I must say I was somewhat shocked as I had no knowledge that SS was a musician, and secondly that he would be playing The Corn Exchange in Cardiff (a very small venue).
However, I decided it could be fun to see the aging movie star belting out some non-descript tunes no doubt in homage to his ego as his star status continues to deminish as quickly as his waistline continues to increase.
In an attempt at getting into the spirit of the forthcoming event I logged onto Amazon and discovered that Big Steve had 2 albums for sale. Being as both were very inexpensive I ordered 'Songs From the Crystal Cave'and prepared to be disappointed. 5-days later my views were changed. The CD dropped through my door as I was stripping the wallpaper from the walls of my new house. A totally thankless task that I had been dreading since buying the property in July. I slipped Big Steve into the CD player and went back to my stripping.
Soon my attention was diverted from the walls and directed to the music belting out of the CD player. I simply could not believe that the music was the work of the man I knew as Steven Seagal. I quickly checked the CD sleeve and confirmed we were talking about the same man. To put it bluntly, I was totally shocked and amazed. As the album unfolded I was surprised at the different types of music that the big man was able to rise to. Certain tracks stood out as quite special, for me the 2nd track on the album - Don't Cry - was simply great, dynamic and emotive with some awesome guitar played by the burly baldy.
So, to cut a long story longer, my day of stripping simply flew by and I'm now a convert to Big Steve. I've ordered his new album and I must say that I'm looking forward to seeing him in concert.
I would recommend this album to anyone. It's entertaining and very interesting.
However, I decided it could be fun to see the aging movie star belting out some non-descript tunes no doubt in homage to his ego as his star status continues to deminish as quickly as his waistline continues to increase.
In an attempt at getting into the spirit of the forthcoming event I logged onto Amazon and discovered that Big Steve had 2 albums for sale. Being as both were very inexpensive I ordered 'Songs From the Crystal Cave'and prepared to be disappointed. 5-days later my views were changed. The CD dropped through my door as I was stripping the wallpaper from the walls of my new house. A totally thankless task that I had been dreading since buying the property in July. I slipped Big Steve into the CD player and went back to my stripping.
Soon my attention was diverted from the walls and directed to the music belting out of the CD player. I simply could not believe that the music was the work of the man I knew as Steven Seagal. I quickly checked the CD sleeve and confirmed we were talking about the same man. To put it bluntly, I was totally shocked and amazed. As the album unfolded I was surprised at the different types of music that the big man was able to rise to. Certain tracks stood out as quite special, for me the 2nd track on the album - Don't Cry - was simply great, dynamic and emotive with some awesome guitar played by the burly baldy.
So, to cut a long story longer, my day of stripping simply flew by and I'm now a convert to Big Steve. I've ordered his new album and I must say that I'm looking forward to seeing him in concert.
I would recommend this album to anyone. It's entertaining and very interesting.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I must admit, my expectations were not particularly high for this. Anticipating the type of gimmicky acting/music crossover more representative of the r'n'b genre, i approached with some trepidation. As soon as I heard the opening chords to 'Girl It's Alright' though, I was struck as if by some ethereal chop-socky blow to the nether regions. Like an awesome ninja, the great man has stealthily crept into my music consciousness and slit my musical appreciation wide open from belly to throat. 'Don't You Cry' with its wistful soft rock chords wielded to a samurai blade of a riff, coupled with the great man's surprisingly tender voice leaves the listener's emotions Under Siege. It's Hard to Kill this type of talent, though some of the more pretentious of the musical press have already tried. Like a wise master, SS is not karate kid-din on that he's serious about this musical business. As the album progresses and we march onwards into the Belly Of The Beast, he wields his musical influences as proficiently as he does his nunchuks, with indian drums and ragga prominent on 'Not For Sale' and 'Music' respectively, and we're On Deadly Ground as he moves into more familiar themes such as 'Jealousy' and 'War'. All in all a surprising masterpiece which will no doubt be overlooked at this years Brit Awards.
Steven Seagal made this album because he was Out For Justice...musical justice. Aikido you not, his spectacular guitar playing and easy breathless singing style will leave you awash with tingly feelings which will leave you slightly aroused. With this magnum opus he has avenged the death of modern music. Take 'em down Stevie...take 'em down to Chinatown
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Steven Seagal has proved on Songs From the Crystal Cave that the transition from successful Hollywood star to musician can be bridged triumphantly. As an avid guitar player with his own rock band I always take an interest in guitar music most notably solo guitar work. I have been a huge Steven Seagal fan for many years now and after hearing that Steven Seagal was to release solo work I became instantly intrigued. Of course the album won’t be for everyone’s taste and will have little impact in the mainstream market however, what Steven Seagal has created is a guitar album for guitar players. Songs like ‘Don't You Cry’, ‘Better Man’, and ‘Route 23’ are extremely well written and conjure fantastical imagery through Steven Seagal’s obvious music playing talents. At 14 tracks long the album is without doubt value for money.
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