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Richie Havens - Now Audio CD

A fair review of the Richie Havens "Now" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Richie Havens reviews here, or go back to the Richie Havens tabs.

Richie Havens Band: Richie Havens
Title: Now
Rating:
Release Date: 1991-03-26
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Angel 2: You Are the One 3: That's the Way I See You 4: After All These Years 5: Love Sometimes Says Goodbye 6: Message from the Doctor 7: Time After Time 8: You're My Tomorrow 9: Let the Walls Fall Down 10: It Ain't Over Til It's Over

"Now And Then"
Or to put it another way "Now and Then". This Richie Havens Cd is a music Cd I listen to once in a while.
To put it in more simple terms. This is not one of Mr. Havens best efforts. It tends to lack the energy of his earlier recordings. Such as {Stonehenge and Cuts To The Chase} among others.
Richie Havens is a very soulful vocalist. He is also a decent acoustic guitarist. But his real instrument is his voice. So distinctive and resonant. A soulful blues singer in the true sense. There is also a hint of the Gospel in his voice.
As talented as Richie is, he cannot take all the credit. A big part of his success needs to go to the fine musicians he surrounds himself with. He records with the best of the best. The finest musicians avaliable.
He has a comfortable style that fits with either a large orchestra or small combo. Pick up a copy of his "Simple Things" recording. It is Full of Orchestration.
Some of the better tunes on his "Now" Cd are:
"Angel", "You Are The One", "Afterall These Years", "Your My Tommorow". His version of "Time After Time" is also worth mentioning.
Final thought:
This is not one of his best "but" still worthy of a now and then listening schedule. Once in a while. Now And Then. Take a listen and enjoy his soulful music.
Please take note:
My biggest complaint with this Cd is Richie's choice to use electronic Drum sounds instead of a real Acoustic Drum Kit with a real drummer. Nearly all the tracks use electronically produced drum sounds. Nothing can take the place of the real thing.
A real Drummer would have taken this to the next level. A 4 or 5 star rating. .


A Unique Offering
This is a beautifully produced album, albeit quite a different sound for Richie Havens. . a full on rock band, with none of his signature open-tuning guitar strum. Still, the voice is ever-present and the songs are great. Much more of a commercial offering, but a world-class singer like this can pull off anything! Highly recommended!!.


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