Wonderful CD--bravo! I look forward to Stages II
341322
Wonderful CD--bravo!  I look forward to Stages II!  A must for every Josh Groban/Broadway fan!
1412980
I can't help moving when I listen to this CD. Each song is unique, a joy to listen carefully to. Thanks!
679602
I love Clay. Loved him on AI2, and I think he has loads of talent. I bought the CD the day it came out, and initially I liked it but thought all the songs sounded the same. Then I listened again...and again...and again...and it's now in my car, at work, and at home. I love this CD! Clay does a fine job with all of the songs, and although I was hoping for those stronger songs, vocally, this CD is a great example of Clay's style and personality. I am looking forward to buying Ruben Studdard's CD and comparing which CD I enjoy best. Oh, and I read the liner notes on Clay's CD and saw that Danielle Broisebois sings background vocals on a couple of Clay's songs, which are terrific and encouraged me to buy Danielle's older CD (Arrive All Over You) and I'm enjoying her vocals as well!
1659699
I have been anticipating this CD for months.  When it became available for download on Tuesday morning I know I was one of the first to get up and take advantage of that option so that I could begin to enjoy the new music Sharon Browne has brought to us through Celtic Thunder.  It is just amazing.  The songs span the ages from old timey style tunes which Paul Byrom (Doo Wacka Do) and Damian McGinty sing (Standing on the Corner) to more recent music like Home, as sung by Damian.  Just hearing Amazing grace is worth the price of the CD. The song is absolutely gorgeous. The accapella is sumptuous and sinful which is such an interesting dichotomy considering the song's religious intent. I want to go to mass when they sing this and living in the south I see the revival tents going up all over the and women being saved in droves by the angelic voices singing this song, it displays their talents well, especially with the addition of Neil's voice.  So many of the other songs remind of my younger days in High School and college, I can listen to them and kind of paint a collage of pictures in my mind of things I did with those songs and it is fun.  They are all happy songs for me. Hard to Say I'm Sorry, is such a lovely love song sung by Keith and reminds me of my younger days. Everything I Do, you just want to be the one who Ryan is singing to he makes such a soulful plea and finally Hello Again from George, you really want to be at the end of the telephone when he calls you to say hello. There are so many good songs on this CD Gems that have been resurrected, who can forget Bad Bad Leroy Brown which Ryan has brought to life again? Not to mention Keith's energetic rendition of the Surfer Medley, which fits him to a tee, and the addition of Neil's solo When you wish upon a star? Gorgeous songs all of them. This CD is a hit and another Chart Topper for Phil Coulter and Sharon Browne.
2291585
I came to this party late, but glad I finally got there. I have long been a Bryan Adams fan but sort of fell out with the movie soundtrack stuff. I recently picked up this now 3 yr old CD and WOW!!!!! This is truly best of past, present, and I hope the future Bryan Adams. I have been listening to the CD incessantly for 3 weeks and just do not tire of any of the songs. It flows so smoothly with a mix of rockers, mid tempo, some ballads, and a mature subject matter content coupled with still youthful music. This CD clearly got lost in the shuffle of various factors. It is not too late...go get it and make believe it came out today...it sure sounds like it.
For those of you who admire audio production values, the CD is of spectacular production quality. The wonders of digital audio production are abundant here. Turn it up and let it crank...you will love it! Also novel is the way the disc flows, at times almost concert like in the way one song merges into the next. This creates a very nice effect.
Get this CD....5 Stars ...no question!
481351
Can't go wrong with this CD and it will keep your feet tapping.
4467933
I guess I must be batting a thousand right now. It seems that every CD I buy I can't put it down, and this one is no different. I heard "Melody A.M." and I thought it was okay. But after hearing "The Understanding" I realized that we (Royksopp & myself) did in fact have an understanding. They keep making music that I enjoy listening to and I'll keep buying it. Though there are a few songs that I don't jump up and down for (true of all music) this CD is very pleasant to listen to, at home, in the car, or from my LG Voyager phone. I love "Only This Moment", Sombre Detune" and "Follow My Ruin". But my two absolute favorites are "Beautiful Day Without You" and "Someone Like Me" whose lyrics remind me of why I'm still insanely in love with my wife. What are the odds?
3979961
If not the best! I was always a fan of Mis-Teeq, but I like them even more now I have this CD. I got it on Saturday August 16th, and haven't taken it out of my CD player since. I'm listening to it right now, actually. This CD is much more then the first two singles. Track rundown:
1. My Song
This has a short intro at the beginning, introducing the Mis-Teeq girls, then it kicks into a RnB garage number, with storming music and a strong chorus. Good start to the CD. 4/5
2. Scandalous (StarGate Radio Mix)
This is on the radio everytime you turn it on right now, but this song gets better and better everytime you hear it! I love the chorus and Alesha's bridge. I love the lyrics too! 5/5
3. Can't Get It Back
This is Mis-Teeq's current single, and while I like it, it's not one of my favourite tracks. I love the music at the beginning, and the catchy chorus. 4/5
4. Dance Your Cares Away
Fantastic music! I love the beginning and the chorus is really catchy. This has great feel good lyrics. 5/5
5. All In One Day
This song is weird! It recalls a normal day in Mis-Teeq's world, starting with getting out of bed, up to going to bed with their man. It has some weird lyrics, but overall is pretty good. 4.5/5
6. Strawberrez
This song seems to go on forever (it's 5:25). You'll hate it the first time you hear it, but as time goes on and you listen to it more, it'll grow on you. I love the vocals and the music in the track. The ad-libs in this song, last for 3 and half minutes, but it'll seem shorter once you've listened to the song a few times. 5/5
7. Nitro
This is a rocking track! Alesha is such a good rapper. I love the powerful chorus, and the reference to their debut album "Lickin' On Both Sides". It was one of my favourites the first time I listened to the album. 5/5
8. Home Tonight (featuring Joe)
Ooooh, I LOVE this song! It's sooo beautiful. The part where Joe sings is amazing (now I know why so many people say he's good at love songs). The word to describe this track is SEXY. It's very sensual, but also ballady. I loved it the first time I heard it. My second favourite on the CD. 5/5
9. That's Just Not Me (featuring Baby Cham)
MY FAVOURITE! I LOVE this song!!!! OMG, this is fantastic! I love the music on this track, it's soooo cute! Baby Cham is a new name, he raps and he sounds like Shaggy. The chorus is really catchy and you'll find yourself singing along in no time. 5,000,000/5
10. How Does It Feel
Love this song too. The music is really cool, and you'll have the chorus stuck in your head for ages (I had it in my head for a whole day). It's a favourite on the first listen. 5/5
11. Best Friends
This has cool futuristic music at the beginning. It sounds like it might be slow, but after 10 or so seconds, it kicks into a steady beat. 4.5/5
12. It's Beginning To Feel Like Love
The only song on the entire album that didn't hit me as being outstanding. It's too slow and deary for me. It's ok. 3/5
13. Just For You
This song shows the Mis-Teeq girls individual voices and personalites. They each get their own bit to sing/rap. Alesha goes first, then Su-Elise and finally Sabrina. Sabrina sounds the best on this song, her verse is funky. 5/5
Favourite songs in order (very hard to list):
1. That's Just Not Me (featuring Baby Cham)
2. Home Tonight (featuring Joe)
3. Nitro
4. Scandalous
5. Strawberrez
I like nearly every song on the album. Most of the tracks have amazing music. The two best tracks have people featured on them, but the guests don't overpower the girls at all.
Mis-Teeq will go far, they'd be popular in the USA, with this kind of sound - a mix of RnB/Garage/Pop.
One of the best CDs of 2003 - definitely my favourite!
3179446
This awesome cd has some great music especially the first two tracks, "how far we've come" and "I'll believe you when" great music all around and a wonderful cd.
4075895
Jody was awfully brave to break away from the comfort of the HUGE success of "Avalon" and test a solo career, but it's a good thing he did because the result is one of the best cds I've ever heard.  This is an amazing cd--one of the best cds I know of.  It has something for everybody.  The cd spans from pop to rock to hip hop to salsa.  The lyrics are amazing and inspiring.  This cd could not be any better.  I can't stop listening to it, and I can't choose my favorite songs because they are all amazing.  There is even a Diane Warren/Mariah Carey track in there.  I can't say enough about how good this cd is.  Jody wrote or co-wrote almost half of the songs on the cd, and they are all amazing.  He definately has a great solo career ahead of him......and I'm not just saying that because I'm a McBrayer!  This is a fabulous cd!  Be sure to check out Janna Long's new release as well!  It's exceptional!  These Avalon folk are truly gifted.
3138053
I am going to see her in concert soon and having the CD just made my wait that much HARDER.  I can listen to it staright thru!
2504227
i found the CD "Can't Complain" to be an assortment of musicical talent combined together to form one really - put together CD.  Kevin and Mike have a wonderful talent in music.  They even blend well with their back-up musical talents.  I bought the CD at a concert in Wilmington, DE, and, between my husband and me, we have just about played the CD raw.  The whole CD was great, but, I have to say, "She is the Heart" is almost hypnotic.  It is a beautiful, heartfelt, poetic song.  If they continue to put out the musical talent showed in "Can't Complain" they will really hit the big time.  I love them!
Kimi Whitesel
2183985
This is a wonderful CD. I am so happy I ordered this.
2837238
I saw this one-girl show and it was fabulous, and I had hoped that the cd would recreate as much of that wonderful theatrical experience as possible. IT DOES. I knew that the cd would be fun, but it is so much more. First, Sami Staitman is a fresh new talent and clearly a future STAR. At 15 years old, she already knows how to deliver a song like a pro, and here are 14 of them, a beautiful mix of lovely ballads and wonderfully fun specialty songs, written by Bruce Kimmel (some of his best work). Through these songs, we learn the frank thoughts of a typical 14 year old girl (well, typical only for a really good girl who has grown up on musicals). The music is so enjoyable and the lyrics are just so witty, exploring areas and topics that most would never attempt and doing it brilliantly! I was going to list some of my favorite songs on this cd, but then I realized that I'd really just be listing them all. Often times I buy a cd, listen to it once or twice, and that's it, BUT, this is a cd that you will want to listen to over and over. It is just so much fun and guaranteed to keep a smile on your face!
3106155
Absolutely!  This is now one of my MOST favorite cd's!  Outstanding.  I could listen to this cd all day!
674351
Wow, spent an entire evening listening to this fantastic CD, it sounded so good I started making system adjustments to hear deeper into the mix. The sound quality is amazing; as good as any SACD or audiophile pressing that you could find. This CD is excellent for fine tuning and dialing in speaker placement, and will allow you to evaluate the effectiveness of any upgrades that you are doing to refine your system. The sound staging and image placement are phenomenal, the better your system the more you will hear. Try this one, it's a must buy.
2180402
Great CD that re-records first album. I also want to review IQ STAGE which is their new DVD which is absolutely fabulous. It is available from the wonderful KINESIS. Those who have failed to discover these treasures have a low IQ.