DVD Audio review:
Belinda Carlisle - A Woman & A Man

Belinda Carlisle - A Woman & A Man

Band: Belinda Carlisle Title: A Woman & A Man Rating: Release Date: 25 November, 1997 Media: DVD Audio Tracks: 1: In Too Deep 2: California 3: A Woman and a Man 4: Jealous Guy 5: Remember September 6: He Goes On 7: Kneel at Your Feet 8: Love in the Key of C 9: My Heart Goes Out to You 10: Ballad of Lucy Jordan

Customer Reviews musicaly - nice. but an averege DTS production... If you like Belinda's singing. a Nice rock albom. The mix is too crouded. Sometimes it seems like instruments are overloading eatch other. and the overal sound quality sounds like it's all synthisized sounds. not live like in Sting's DTS CDs. If you like Belinda - buy it. If you're looking for a good DTS demonstration - skip this one. Mature, Engaging Pop Her punishment for not playing by the rules. Carlisle has had quite a ride in the 20 years she's been n the public eye, and for most of it she has had to fight the established music scene. . . musical exile from America, (our loss). Ever since the break-up of the Go-Go's she was expected to continue on the same musical path-sure we talk about growth as an artist, but Americans dont like that. Instead she's done what she wanted, and produced some of the most exciting, anthemic music ever. On "A Woman And A Man" she further matures, offering a guilty slice of music cheesecake. Light orchaestral production dominates much of the album and Carlisle's voice never sounded better. She is perhaps the most expressive vocalist alive and much of the material was tailor made for her. There is the buttery 60's sounding "In Too Deep" and "Listen To Love"- pure musical enjoyment. The funky "California" with Brian Wilson providing surfy backing vocals is a highlight, as is the Per Gessle penned "Alway's Breaking My Heart". In fact "Always Breaking My Heart" is the most rocking piece on the CD and finalizing the work is "Love In the Key Of C" a classic Belinda ballad, complete with slinky, sexual rythemes. Perhaps the only problem, is that "A Woman And A Man" is a tad to conservative. It doesnt delve into any new territory. It does however, flow beautifully, and is one of the most solid pop albums from track one to track ten. When youre past Brittney, and tired of the cookie cutter music here in the States, pick this up. A good mix of pop, dance, and ballads .. Unfortunately, Belinda has changed to a minor label, and is not getting the promotion she deserves! Not only does this import include the majority of songs from the US release, but also includes "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" which may be familiar to fans of the film "Thelma and Lousise". Belinda Carlisle's latest effort is a great combination of dance songs like "A Woman And A Man", could be pop-classics like "In Too Deep", and "He Goes On". This is a great CD and should be part of any Belinda fan's collection! Get it!. . You can see a complete list of all Belinda Carlisle discography, or go back to the Belinda Carlisle tabs