Audio Cassette review:
Savage Garden - Savage Garden

Savage Garden - Savage Garden

Band: Savage Garden Title: Savage Garden Rating: Release Date: 15 April, 1997 Media: Audio Cassette Tracks: 1: To the Moon & Back 2: I Want You 3: Truly Madly Deeply 4: Tears of Pearls 5: Universe 6: Carry on Dancing 7: Violet 8: Break Me Shake Me 9: Thousand Words 10: Promises 11: Santa Monica

Editoral Review When the Queen of Nice sang the words to "I Want You" and the praises of the duo behind it, the song catapulted up the charts. As these two boys from Brisbane, Australia, know, it doesn't hurt to be endorsed by Rosie O'Donnell. Largely ignored by the serious music press, Savage Garden have cultivated a vast fan base on the strength of their music--and airplay--alone. As formulaic as it may appear, the ballad "Truly Madly Deeply" was lodged at No. 1 for week after week for a reason--it's damn catchy and a welcome reprieve from overdone rock ballads. Lead singer Darren Hayes lends the same yearning vocal style to the third--and best--single from the album, "To the Moon & Back," a slice of synth-pop genius that culminates in a dramatic crescendo of strings, courtesy of coleader Daniel Jones. --Rebecca Wallwork .. You can see a complete list of all Savage Garden discography, or go back to the Savage Garden tabs