Audio CD review:
Yoko Ono - It's Alright (I See Rainbows)

Yoko Ono - It's Alright (I See Rainbows)

Band: Yoko Ono Title: It's Alright (I See Rainbows) Rating: Release Date: 26 August, 1997 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: My Man 2: Never Say Goodbye 3: Spec Of Dust 4: Loneliness 5: Tomorrow May Never Come 6: It's Alright 7: Wake Up 8: Let The Tears Dry 9: Dream Love 10: I See Rainbows 11: Beautiful Boys 12: You're The One

Customer Reviews Melodious pop album There are some experimental touches as at the end of Never Say Goodbye and the arrangement of the ballad Spec Of Dust with its innovative synthesizer flourishes. Opening with the tuneful My Man, It's Alright is a surprisingly accessible album of memorable songs. Another track with an interesting rhythmic structure is Loneliness, whilst Tomorrow May Never Come is an engaging mid-tempo ballad with lovely saxophone. The title track has an uplifting tone and Wake Up has a light Caribbean feel with chirpy keyboards. Let The Tears Dry is an anthemic chant with rousing vocals, whilst the atmospheric Dream Love is infused with the sounds of seagulls and waves. The original vinyl album concluded with the light pop song I See Rainbows but this CD reissue contains two extra tracks: Beautiful Boys and You're The One. It's Alright is an album of catchy songs firmly rooted in the sound of intelligent early 1980s pop but it does contain some quirky arrangements that set it apart. It will appeal to Ono fans and lovers of 1980s pop. . Yoko Ono meets The Human League. Way unfairly judged The album topped out at a so-so #98, but most of it is because people didn't give it a shot. in late 1982, 2 years after the death of Lennon, Yoko Ono emerged with a new wave/pop album called "It's Alright (I See Rainbows)". I believe had any other artist recorded this album and these songs in 1982, this album would've been a top 10 hit. People who dislike Yoko, HATE her, without any real reason except the tired "she broke up the Beatles" line. "My Man" is a cute new wave pop ballad that I think could've become a huge hit for Yoko had radio touched it. However, it's almost eerie considering "her man" was now dead. "Never Say Goodbye" was the most new wave moment on the album, the song is covered in synths. At first it starts out sounding like an upbeat catchy song, but midway into the second verse, it takes a turn for the darker, with a dub of John saying "Yooooooooookoooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!" in the background, and also has Sean come in saying stuff. The song turns out very dark and sad, with an ending that almost sounds like a sci-fi film. "Spec Of Dust" was a very sad ballad about John. "Loneliness" was remade from a 1974 song she did, I think this is another song that could've been a huge hit had radio dare played Yoko. "Tomorrow May Never Come" is 50's flavored Yoko, a very catchy song. "It's Alright" may very well be the centerpiece of the album. Another synth-heavy sounding track. Starts with a young Sean coming into Yoko's room waking her up saying "mommy, you have to wake up", and in many ways, represents a crossroads for her. The song deals with the fact that she's still sad in many ways, but she knows deep down everything will be alright in the end. Another "coulda been a smash" on this album "Wake Up" is reggae-tinged, kind of a followup to It's Alright. Probably the weakest track on the album. "Let The Tears Dry" is a haunting song. A very plain arrangement that almost sounds like she's singing in the middle of a war-zone. The song has plenty of "explosions". It's a depressing song and also one of the very best Yoko ever recorded. "Dream Love" is the "power ballad" off it. People who hate Yoko's voice should take notice to this song, SHE CAN SING!!! "I See Rainbows" is a positive way to end the album. A cute, albeit short, song stating that Yoko's making her way out of the tunnel and is emerging again. The bonus tracks: "Beautiful Boys" is a demo from the 1980 song off Double Fantasy. If you like that song, you'll like this. Basically the song on piano. "You're The One" (Remix) is an extended dance version of the Milk And Honey track. Had this been released as a 12", Yoko would've scored dance hits BEFORE her recent run. The song transforms into a great dance-pop number. Even if Yoko isn't your cup of tea, try this cd out. I once played it for a friend who never liked Yoko, but loved stuff like Human League and Depeche Mode, and he went crazy over this when I played it. Get over your preconcieved notions about Yoko before listening to her, she's very eclectic and not everything she does is "screaming like a cat in a blender". This is easily her most accessable record. A bit pop-like but still great It may be too tame for alternative fans. If Yoko's fantastic works that created punk rock and art rock are a bit to far out of your musical ballpark try her It's Alright. . You can see a complete list of all Yoko Ono discography, or go back to the Yoko Ono tabs