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The Lion and the Cobra

~ Sinead O'Connor
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 Jul 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • ASIN: B000003JAW
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 45,965 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Jackie 2:28£0.69
Listen  2. Mandinka 3:46£0.69
Listen  3. Jerusalem 4:20£0.69
Listen  4. Just Like U Said It Would B 4:32£0.69
Listen  5. Never Get Old 4:38£0.69
Listen  6. Troy 6:33£0.69
Listen  7. I Want Your (Hands On Me) 4:42£0.69
Listen  8. Drink Before The War 5:25£0.69
Listen  9. Just Call Me Joe 5:51£0.69

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Though Sinead O'Connor's THE LION AND THE COBRA did not have the market impact of her follow-up I DO NOT WANT WHAT I HAVEN'T GOT, and lacks that album's polish and sense of assurance, the Irish spitfire's debut is still arguably her finestrecording. There is an edge here that dazzles, and the darkatmosphere of the album--its unsettling tension, Celtic flavours, and dynamic contrasts--is completely seductive.
Most of the tracks are characterised by a sound that is at once minimal, intimate, expansive, and contemporary. O'Connor'svocals seem fully formed here, and her trills, swoops, sharp turns, and snarls are let loose on "Troy", "Jerusalem", and "Just Like You Said It Would Be". The brighter rock song "Mandinka" and the dance-flavoured "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" were radio hits, they help vary the set while blending seamlessly with the moody cast of the record. This was one of the most impressive debuts of the late-'80s, and though O'Connor's volatile public persona would eventually undermine hercareer, the power and passion of THE LION AND THE COBRA still hold up today.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar driven genius before the promo and A&R people changed her into a cabaret act., 30 April 2007
By Moz "The Madhatter" (Birmingham England) - See all my reviews
I find Sinead's albums patchy but the good ones are brilliant - this debut and "Faith and Courage" are religious stuff, not in any churchy orthodox sense but in that life, the universe and everything sense. This is far superior to "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" or "Am I Not Your Girl" - a whole different thing, not cabaret, MOR stuff but cutting edge venomous songs - full of passion, love and anger. Full of pain, joy, and life experience.

With the exception of "Just call me Joe" (a dirge) and maybe "Drink before the War" -(okay but nothing special) - these are all terrific tracks delivered with a commitment and conviction that you can only do on your debut album. It is mysterious and innovative but wholly accesible.
Great guitar driven music.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing. Unequalled., 22 April 2007
Sinead O'Connor has the best female voice I have ever heard, over Cat Power, Skin, even Janis Joplin. It's all showcased on this album. The first time I heard Troy I couldn't believe it was the same person who had done I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (the only album I had heard of hers before). Not that that isn't a great album. The Lion & the Cobra is different because it is RAW. The strength of emotion is overwhelming. The most powerful collection of songs Sinead has ever recorded, and a must for fans and newcomers alike. Highlights : Troy, Jackie (please, please, ignore the Placebo version. Much as I love Brian Molko, he cannot compete vocally), Drink Before the War (so bitter, so strident, so - dare I say it - TOPICAL).
You will not regret hearing this. It's beautiful.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gob smacking!, 6 Mar 2000
By Andy Millward (Broxbourne, Herts, UK) - See all my reviews
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The first time I heard Sinead O'Connor sing Mandinka, I could barely believe my ears. Then I heard the album, with Mandinka, Jerusalem and Just Like U Said It Would Be in rapid succession and believed I'd uncovered a true original with a haunting voice and some of the most creative songwriting of its day.

So had a lot of other people, it's true, and some of Sinead's later career failed to live up to the heights of her first album, but you've got to admire the freshness of this effort, even now. Just a few low spots on this disk, but don't let that put you off a truly memorable recording.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Top 10 Albums ever!!!
Ok,an teenage gay James bought this straight away after hearing 'Mandinka' just once. Not long after I saw Sinead O' Connor on 'Top of the Pops' and was blown away by her presence... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2006 by Mr. James A. Newton

4.0 out of 5 stars Sadly, it was all downhill after this...
Sinead O'Connor's precipitous artistic decline after this mesmerising debut is, to my mind, one of the sadder tales of the last 17 years. 17 years?! Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2005 by J. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Promise unfulfilled
This is indeed Sinead's best album, unsurpassed by any of her later offerings. I don't quite understand why - it's very disappointing. Read more
Published on 11 April 2005 by Shetland Vic

5.0 out of 5 stars Sinead's First Masterpiece
Sinead at her best. The Lion and the Cobra is a stunning album - songs like 'Just like u said it would be', 'Drink before the war' and 'Troy' make it essential in anyone's record... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2001

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