Audio Cassette review:
Gary Barlow - Open Road

Gary Barlow - Open Road

Band: Gary Barlow Title: Open Road Rating: Release Date: 13 January, 1998 Media: Audio Cassette Tracks: 1: Love Won't Wait 2: So Help Me Girl 3: My Commitment 4: Hang on in There Baby 5: Are You Ready Now 6: Everthing I Ever Wanted 7: I Fall So Deep 8: Lay Down for Love 9: Forever Love 10: Never Know 11: Open Road 12: Always

Customer Reviews Strong Album - Would Give it 10 Stars if I Could When I bought this CD, I realized what a musical genius he truly is. Having been a fan of Take That, I was quite interested when Gary Barlow released his solo debut. This entire CD is wonderful. Gary's voice is like an angel. And the fact that he wrote or co-wrote many of the songs proves that he is not just a former boyband pretty face (although he is that as well). His cover of "So Help me Girl" far outshines the original country version and should have been a #1 hit here in America. The follow up single, "Superhero" was equally impressive and should have been a much bigger hit. Other stand-out tracks include "Hang on in There Baby" and the title track, "Open Road". Since the follow up to this album was never released here in the States, I have not heard it. It is a shame that American radio ignored Gary, because I think he is an amazing talent. I like his former bandmate Robbie Williams as well, but why does Robbie get all the press and Gary is overlooked? If you like beautifully crafted pop songs and have never listened to Gary Barlow, I suggest you buy this CD and give him a try. He is every bit as talented as anyone performing on "American Idol". Let's hope he puts out more CD's and finally catches on here in America. as beautiful as a sigh I for one did not anticipate what the follow was going to entail. In 1996 upon the split up of Take That the world was watching the moves of the man by the name of Gary Barlow. When I first heard this earth shattering album I wept for I knew that things could never be the same again. Each track on the album has the ability of conjering up different emotions, and by the end, the emotional wirlwind leaves me dizzy. The album's central theme of encountering genuin beauty in our world of technology, yet being unable to shake a certain feeling of unease, comes across perfectly. It's funny that the people who are angered by this album may be the people it was really geared towards. It attempts to send the message that you don't have to be compliant all the time: treasure your individuality, don't let anyone take it away from you. At least that's what I got from this album, which brings the point across beautifully with it's layered sounds and melodic, peircing, and haunting vocals. I'm genuinly moved by this album everytime I listen to it. For those that think I'm saying this just to be hip, and cannnot and do not want anyone to have opinions different than their own, I'm with Gary Barlow saying 'So lets just keep walking down that Open Road'. Not just that but as Garys pet for his entire life fragments of this album kept on propping up to influence a diverse range of artists from the Beatles all the way to Nirvana to Radiohead. One persistent rumour which keeps propping up is that 'Smells like Teen Spirit' was a throwaway. It pretty much sums all you need to know about this album which is the greatest ever in the history of history So why does the album only get one star. Because I gave my heart to Gary and he broke it 12 months 11 days later. Fine Adult Contemporary If you like A. He has more than capable vocals for the music be does. C. or romantic and emotionally passionate music, this CD is for you. He has great vocals throughout the entire album. He is a great songwriter as well. . You can see a complete list of all Gary Barlow discography, or go back to the Gary Barlow tabs