Audio CD review:
Tal Bachman - Staring Down the Sun

Tal Bachman - Staring Down the Sun

Band: Tal Bachman Title: Staring Down the Sun Rating: Release Date: 2004-07-13 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Tomorrow 2: Staring Down the Sun 3: Masquerade 4: What You Won't Reveal 5: Once in a Lifetime 6: An Ocean Lies Between Us 7: Broken 8: Danger by Design 9: Somebody's Dreaming 10: Talk to Me 11: Aeroplane 12: Divine 13: She's So High

Tal Bachman yes! I simply cannot do it justice as a reviewer because I lack the intelligence and critical skills necessary to give a beautiful take on why this album is fantastic. This album is incredible. Trying to write a review of this album would be like getting a crystal meth influenced Prime Minister Paul Martin to write a poem in Gaellic about what Judith Butler's back looks like, or having 10 clones of Bill Cosby perform neuro-surgery on a Care Bear even though they're just cartoons and/or plush representations of cartoons: these people are just not in a position to effectively accomplish their respective tasks. It's the same thing with me and this album. Also, I just read the Koran and it really helped me understand more fully the works of Michael Crichton which in turn helped me develop a greater appreciation of Tal Bachman's artistic work. In addition to this I also recommend _Congo_ by Michael Crichton, and _The Koran_ by Anonymous. . repetitive, dissapointed After countless listens to his first album, I still do not find it repetitive or overplayed. I was ecstatic of Tal Bachman's follow up to his debut. Unfortunately, after just one listen of Staring Down the Sun, this album simply dissapointed me. From the repetitive and predictable distorted guitar riffs to Tal keeping in the lower octaves of his vocals, I was not getting into the music. Not to mention, all of the tracks are overproduced and layered in too many intramental tracks. No ambient nor moving guitar solos here. I wish Tal would return to displaying his vacal range and the more simple nature of his debut album. . AN ABSOLUTE DISSAPOINTMENT - I READ THE REVIEWS HERE & BOUGHT THIS TO BE UNHAPPILY SURPRISED His knack for writing great melodies (I. Tal Bachman/Tal Bachman 1999 album was my favorite album that year. E. E. L. O. , Lennnon/McCartney) shone through. This album lacks everything. Even the production is lacking, sounding odd and unfinished. his voice is also forced on most songs. BAD, BAD album. King of Bachmania ! That being, for some unexplained phenomenon the US doesn't fully embrace music from North of the border. Tal has the same problem most Canadian musicians have. Give it a try. Tal's sound has been compared to the Beatles & ELO. Although, I would say his music is his own. Very melodic & catchy with a wide appeal across age groups. You NEEd this CD! Because I could not wait until the US release date, I ordered it from Canada. Tal Bachman is just one step up from all other artists! I have not yet picked my favorite track because they are all so great! His sound is so unlike anyone around today! IT is so refreshing and unique. I am now torn between my love for his original CD and Staring Down the Sun. This CD has something for everyone to love and relate to their personal life. You can see a complete list of all Tal Bachman discography, or go back to the Tal Bachman tabs