Audio CD review:
David Wilcox - Into the Mystery

David Wilcox - Into the Mystery

Band: David Wilcox Title: Into the Mystery Rating: Release Date: 25 February, 2003 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: If It Wasn't for the Night 2: Rise 3: Last One Gone 4: Out of the Question 5: In This Stream 6: Radio Men 7: On to the Next 8: City of Dreams 9: Apple a Day 10: Blue Horizon 11: Ask for More 12: Native Tongue 13: Fall Away

Customer Reviews Stunning . If it wasn't for the night -- so cold this time of year The stars would never shine so bright so beautiful and clear . . So starts David Wilcox's most hauntingly beautiful release to date. Filled with spiritual longing and wisdom, this is a beautiful sounding and beautifully written and beautifully performed CD. The overall tone of this CD is fairly mellow, but the underlying musicianship shows an intricacy that is stunning, especially on repeated listens, which is what you will want to do when you encounter this almost perfect release. what happened to the voice? I find it very difficult to find music I really and consistently like and David has provided that. I have been so thankful for the existence of David Wilcox for years now. I've seen him in concert almost more than James Taylor and I don't go to many concerts. I recently pulled out the CD for another listen and actually felt a little physically ill. The gradual introduction of Christianity and the strained, increasingly breathy quality of his voice leaves me feeling restless and annoyed. Pitch even suffers on this album. I find myself yearning for him to sing out with a full voice. I can't believe I'm writing this, but I'm not sure I'll buy the next one and I own every album he ever produced. Sing out, David, and keep it so everyone can relate to your lyrics. An Excellent Work In my opinion, Dave has reached back and rediscovered the intricate, strong style he displayed on his first two albums. To start off, let me say that the musical craftsmanship on this album is outstanding. Backed by excellent musicians (including an almost unmentioned Phil Keaggy on bass) and fine production values, Wilcox's melodies jump out and take hold of the listener. Lyrically, the album is probably the most spiritual of Dave's work. Many of the songs make allusions or outright references to Dave's continuing journey of faith including the title track, "If It Wasn't for the Night" and "Native Tongue". There are, however, other ideas explored, including the beauty of a child's view of the world on "Radio Man". I recommend this album without reservation. It is an excellent alternative to much of what passes for music as offered by the mainstream music industry. . You can see a complete list of all David Wilcox discography, or go back to the David Wilcox tabs