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| Belinda Carlisle - Real Band: Belinda Carlisle The Real Belinda is stunning This IS Belinda Carlisle. A somewhat autobiographical album, Real explores the dark side of relationships and emotion, and shows Belinda to be as talented a songwriter as she is a singer...6 out of the 10 tracks on the album were written by her. Featuring a rawer sound that frightened a lot of people away, Real was critically acclaimed, but an immense commercial flop in the USA, if to a lesser extent abroad. The single 'Big Scary Animal' still rocks the house, while the slower, more sedate 'Too Much Water,' and 'Where Love Hides' show Carlisle at her most soothing and effectual in years. Climaxing with the gorgeous and immensely powerful 'Here Comes My Baby,' Real is really an album for Carlisle, and for her closest fans. A true piece of musical art. A special nod must also go to the haunting, but brilliant, 'Tell Me.' Belinda's Best Although this album is considered a flop, I think it is Belinda Carlisle's most amazing piece of solo work. Her emotionally charged vocals, and the heart-wrenching lyrics are so driven and powerful, I couldn't imagine how this album could ever flop. Many believe that Bel fans who are fans of the Go Go's opt for this album, but I beg to differ. I much prefer Bel solo, and this is still My Favorite album of hers. Goodbye Day is the opening track, and is a great one, but not compared to some of the upcoming tracks. It's good, but the set has some more in store for you. It's Too Real (Big Scary Animal) is the song I was really wanting to hear, as I've always heard good things about it. I was not disappointed. Belinda's rhaspy vocals, and the great emphasis on the battle of the sexes makes this one of her best tunes to date. Too Much Water is the first real emotional song that takes you out on a landscape. Bel's vocals are so emotionally driven and you can really feel her pain as she's singing. One of the best tracks on the disc. Lay Down Your Arms was the second single release, but it's one of the less sterling tracks on the set. It's very good, but not as much so as other tracks. Where Love Hides has to be one of Belinda's best songs to date. There isn't enough I can say about it. I almost makes you want to cry, it's so sad and you can really feel Bel's pain as she's singing it. One With You is one of the harder edged tracks on the disc. It's really cool and well, very Belinda. Wrap My Arms is the one track that could possibly be considered almost 'pure pop.' It's so Sweet and joyous and one of the best on here. Puts a smile on anyone's face. Tell Me is another gut-wrenching track that takes it out of you (in a good way). Belinda is all about emotion on this CD and this track proves it. Windows of the World is the other 'pure pop' track in this collection. This track has a really spiffy guitar playing in it and the music and message is very uplifting. Here Comes My Baby is the ending song and what a way to end an album! It starts off slow with Belinda singing softly but with plenty of emotion "Hello/ It's me" and goes into a powerfully charged ballad about walking away from her man, but wanting him to stay and on and on...it's just excellent, and a great way to end things on this awesome CD. So look! If you're a Belinda or Go's fan, don't miss out! This is the definitive Bel album! Belinda's Best! I own every Belinda Carlisle album and this is by far the best she's done. She takes musical risks and pulls off some real edgy material. There's no bubble gum here, unlike every other album she's produced. From the open guitar rock of "Goodbye Day" to the closing yearning of "Here Comes My Baby", the CD delivers one class-act recording after another. Especially good are "Too Much Water" and "Tell Me". Highly recommended. A very mature effort. Buy Belinda Carlisle Real at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
