- Audio CD (Nov 29 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B00004U9VJ
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #68,130 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Liken A Razor |
| 2. Just Here To The Left Of You |
| 3. Every Time Around |
| 4. Model Prisoner |
| 5. Which Way To Nowhere |
| 6. The Time It Takes To Fall |
| 7. Ordinary Boy |
| 8. Cellophane Sun |
| 9. The One That Got Away |
| 10. Precious Little Meltdown |
| 11. Rhyme and Reason |
| 12. Undiscovered |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Although he's described playing the role of Roger as a mere "stepping stone," Adam Pascal made it to the cover of Newsweek thanks to his part in the Rent phenomenon--and the dramatic edge he brought to his doomed character. While he's continued his work in musical theater with the blockbuster Elton John/Tim Rice show Aida, Pascal returns to his roots as a rock singer on Model Prisoner. His debut solo CD--with backing from Saturday Night Live alumni band members--comes out on Internet-based Sh-K-Boom Records, a label interested in bridging the musical theater-pop music gap for a hip young audience. In fact, Pascal's pre-Rent years were spent fronting a band called Mute; the singer's brand of raw energy makes it clear he's spent a lot of time admiring the likes of Axl Rose and Queensryche. No doubt that the rough passion of his delivery goes some way toward compensating for the repeatedly formulaic quality of his tunes (Pascal wrote 10 of the album's 12 songs)--which can range from leftover hair-metal choruses to dirty-blues-framed laments. But what always comes through is the unmistakable intensity of Pascal's voice, and its ability to shift and shade the moods being expressed. Pascal may be at a crossroads, but he's determined not to be held prisoner by the patterns his fame has cut out so far. --Thomas May
About the Artist
Known to fans around the world for his stints on Broadway as Roger in the original Broadway cast of "Rent" (which earned him Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations, and a Theater World Award and Obie Award for outstanding new talent), and currently as Radames in Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida," Adam Pascal has always been rooted in rock and roll. Born in the Bronx and raised in Long Island, Adam's life was defined by music. He claims that he was a "total metal head as a kid," wearing out albums by Queensryche, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. However, Pascal also credits The Beatles, Billy Joel and Pink Floyd as additional musical influences. Though Adam has found himself to be a Broadway favorite, his true passion has always been for rock music. Having performed in bands since he was 12, Adam never lost touch with his own music, and has now brought forth his debut solo album, "Model Prisoner." Adam can also be heard on the original broadway cast r! ecordings of "Rent" and "Aida."
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4.0 out of 5 stars
In Fine Form,
By A Customer
This review is from: Model Prisoner (Audio CD)
Adam Pascal is just brilliant on his debut album, "Model Prisoner." More ballad-filled then expected, Pascal shows a talent for interpretation, writing, and range. Vocally similar to contemporary music star Rikki Lee Travolta, Pascal nicely bridges his rock-n-roll roots with his Broadway career to create a widely appealing display of his talent.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not to Miss,
By Arthur Sinclair (Detroit) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Model Prisoner (Audio CD)
Fans of Rent, Aida, Rikki Lee Travolta, and Joshua Kadison will want to grab this amazing little gem by Adam Pascal. With a lyrical quality like Kadison and burning emotion like Travolta, Aida star Pascal creates a moving solo debut.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome,
By A Customer
This review is from: Model Prisoner (Audio CD)
Adam Pascal makes a great transition from Broadway to Pop and Rock. It's soulful and moving music that also is catchy and has drive. Pascal sounds even more like Rikki Lee Travolta here than on RENT and AIDA, and it works to his advantage. It's an awesome album.
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