- Audio CD (July 18 1995)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Warner
- ASIN: B000002J6Q
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. I Know This Town |
| 2. In This Life |
| 3. Bottomless |
| 4. To Comfort You |
| 5. To Deserve You |
| 6. The Last Time |
| 7. Bed Of Roses |
| 8. The Perfect Kiss |
| 9. As Dreams Go By |
| 10. It's Too Late |
| 11. I Believe In You |
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3.0 out of 5 stars
ONLY...OK,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bette of Roses (Audio CD)
The best part of this cd is the cover. Beautiful. Right up there with the cover to "Some People's Lives". But the music leaves a lot to be desired. "I Know This Town" is sweet and catchy. The lyrics and melody are wistful, perfect for Bette's beautiful voice. "It's Too Late" will make you cry, it is just heartbreaking and anybody who has gone through a painful breakup will appreciate the sentiment of this song. "Bed of Roses" will also make you cry. Cry over the fact that this has got to be the most boring song ever written. "To Deserve You" is a danceable and an all around good song. Maria Mckee is one of the most overlooked songwriters around. There are also dance mixes to this song but the original version is the definitive one. "I Believe in You" also is one of the better songs. I remember my parents had this song in the early '80s I think. It was by a country singer named Don Gibson, who just passed away. Bette changes some of the lyrics around but that is just fine. A nice way to close the album. "Bottomless" is enjoyable and "The Last Time" (another Maria McKee song) rocks out and is perfect for Bette. I am writing this review by memory and these are the only song titles I can remember. It is that unremarkable. Ask me to name all of the songs on "Thighs and Whispers", "No Frills" or "Bette". I'd be able to. They are classic Bette. All in all just an ok album from one of the music world's most perfect singers.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Faded Roses,
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This review is from: Bette of Roses (Audio CD)
"Bette of Roses" is a competent album, it's just not a very memorable one. The country tune "I Know This Town" (Miss M Goes to Nashville!), the soothing "To Comfort You" and lilting lullabye "Bottomless" are wonderful showcases for Midler's talent, as well as allowing her to some vocal experimenation. But many of the songs, while pleasant enough, just don't grab the listener. As misguided as Midler's decision to record the Maria McKee-penned "To Deserve You" was (not a bad song if recorded by waif Maria, but totally wrong for the brassy Bette), at least it breaks the monotony. Compounding the problem is the slick production. Bette's best when some of her rawness is allowed to show through, and "Bette of Roses" covers it with a thick, glossy sheen. With the exception of that country track and "I Believe in You"--the only moment when Bette's personality breaks through--this record could've been made by anyone. And Bette's not just "anyone."
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Album,
By Jake Z "holden84" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bette of Roses (Audio CD)
Bette Midler's 1995 album BETTE OF ROSES is one of her best. This was her first album since 1990's SOME PEOPLES LIVES. She shows that she can take contemporary stylings and adapt them to her own vocals and style. "To Deserve You" was the big hit from the album, hitting #2 on the club charts. It's a great song full of passion. "In This Life" is a beautiful ballad, one of the best on here. Words just can't explain the beauty of this album. She shows her rock stylings on "The Last Time" which really utilize her vocals well, and she sounds great. "Bottomless" is a dreamy, beautiful ballad. "As Dreams Go By" is another great ballad on the set. Most of the songs are ballads, but they work well with her voice. The opener "I Know This Town" is a nice midtempo song about going back to visit your hometown to see that everything has changed. "It's Too Late" is just heartbreaking, but beautiful. Overall it's a great album, especially if you enjoyed her SOME PEOPLES LIVES and BEACHES work.
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