Westlife - Allow Us to Be Frank
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Free Music Review: These lads are WONDERFUL!
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a swing and tap dance teacher in California and love to collect a wide range of old and new music. About three times a year I am brought to various places around the globe to teach, and while there I am introduced to global swing music.
Imagine my surprise last month while teaching in Norway to come across "Westlife." The teacher who'd brought me over was driving me around siteseeing and playing the cd in the car. Of course I recognized the arrangements, but not the voices. When she told me that this group was from Ireland, I couldn't have been happier. Imagine, being so far from home home in Norway, listening to music born in America over sixty years ago done so beautifully by Irish young men now! It pleased me no end that the "Great American Songbook" (as it is now being called) is being embraced by so many around the world!
I think "Westlife" does a fantastic job on all the tunes on this cd, really bringing to life the swing and jazz quality of the arrangements. They clearly love the genre. Well done!
If you are a swing fan, a fan of Frank's, or a dancer... I would definitely recommend adding this cd to your collection!
Free Music Review: Surprisingly good, since I'm not a Westlife fan
Hit: 5 Stars
Michael's reviewing Westlife? When did he join this millennium? Well, they've made a CD of songs that Frank Sinatra first made famous and I honestly don't know what to think about it. They, too, are in my MP3 player and getting constant repetition.
Are the kids who like Westlife's original music suddenly going to turn into Sinatra fans? I dunno. Are Sinatra fans going to suddenly rush out and buy more Westlife after hearing this? I dunno. Will there be fans who don't even know these aren't brand new songs? Probably. But, you know, I enjoy over half of these songs. If Westlife does also, why shouldn't they sing them? And if this is how the songwriting lives on in the CD age, what the heck?
I'm glad I have this CD. Just for the record, I much prefer Bobby Darin to Frank Sinatra. (How many 42-year-old rednecks have such a firm opinion on this issue?) But hey, Westlife can sing. Prior to this CD, my impression of them was negative because what they sing about simply doesn't interest me, and which I presume they'll go back to now. This particular CD has some damn fine writing, which I tend to believe they'll never achieve again.
Free Music Review: Top Notch
Hit: 5 Stars
As 1) a guy, and 2) one who is not familiar with the original songs, I have to say that this is a suprisingly well sung album. I don't see why people criticize a 'lack of soul', or focus on the orchestra. I think that interpretations of what constitutes 'soul' in music varies from person to person. Personally, I think this album has plenty of 'soul', and to spare!
Also, while the orchestra does a great job, the vocals are what I LISTEN to. And, here, the vocals are GREAT.
The songs on this particular album may not sit well with some of the band's admirers given the types of songs that Westlife has sung in the past, but this CD is one that you can just pop into your player and press 'repeat'.
Relaxing, sometimes catchy, sometimes romantic, and otherwise just plain fun melodies, this is one that would be ideal for you if you just want something to relax to or even sing along with. Alternatively, also recommended if you're inviting someone over to your house for a date! :)
Free Music Review: Thoughts from an old fogey . . .
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm sure it won't enhance Westlife's image to be praised by someone as old as I (closing in on 60). Nonetheless, I have to confess I'm a new total fan of Westlife. It was stumbling on this wonderful album, which features songs from "my" generation, that made me first aware this group even exists . . . strangely they're virtually unknown in the USofA. One play of "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" and I was hooked and subsequently bought several of their other CDs. BoyBand music isn't exactly my thing but every track on every CD proves just how broad their abilities are and why they're still around when most other BBs are long gone. Maybe it's because they avoid the pseudo-soul crotch-grabbing thing. Anyway, keep 'em coming guys--there's so little real talent out there. We need the likes of you!Free Music Review: Great interpretation
Hit: 5 Stars
I grew up listening to the Rat Pack and I think the lads did a great job with this album. The tracks that were chosen is a nice mix from that time period.
In my opinion, they've captured the essence of the era well. The only other artist that captured it just as well is Harry Connick, Jr.
I liked every single track from this album (a rarity for a lot of the albums that I own by many artists)
I can see why they won the Celebrity Award after the single AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD. Just listen to the first track and you'll find out why this is definitely one of my favorite albums (if not my favorite) by the lads.