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Track Listings
| 1. How Are You |
| 2. Too Close To The Sun |
| 3. Black Black Heart |
| 4. Alone N The Universe |
| 5. Butterfly |
| 6. Joy In Small Places |
| 7. A Day In The Life |
| 8. My Way Out |
| 9. Blinded |
| 10. Fast Car |
| 11. Closer |
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As frontman for platinum Canadian angst-rockers Moist, David Usher seems to bear the weight of the world on his shoulders. Morning Orbit gives us an Usher who is looser and poppier. The dreamy, diaphanous opener, "How Are You," and "A Day in the Life" are the songs most likely to land him in Beatles Court, while "Too Close to the Sun" and the lush single "Alone in the Universe" only momentarily recall the guitar bluster of his band. Usher and his production team, including members of Moist, pull out all the stops on "Black Black Heart," which mixes an opera sample, guest vocalist Julia Galios, and scratchy programming.
Aided and abetted by Canadian rapper Snow, Usher offers a semblance of new jack swing in the late-night vibe of "Joy in Small Places." The disc's full melodies and studio-tweaked successes are sometimes offset by the singer's pretensions, though. A line in "How Are You" about "another struggle just to get through nine to five" is laughable coming from a guy who hasn't had a day job in years, while a cover of Tracy Chapman's dead-end-lives portrait "Fast Car" only serves to remind listeners of the vastly superior original. And, in "Butterfly," Usher's tendency to over-emote sinks an otherwise delicate, acoustic guitar-based number. But those who can overlook such foibles--and, judging by the success of Moist, there are many--will find much to like about Morning Orbit. --Shawn Conner
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One of Canada's Premiere Songwriters and Performers is Releasing his Second Solo Album. His is Normally the Singer for Multi-platinum Band Moist.
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By Virginia
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We finally wore out my original copy of this CD and were happy to be able to replace it. One of the best albums of all time for me, and I've never gotten tired it it.
By Frank-Z
Format:Audio CD
Wow!I just went to his concert which is part of the promotional tour for his new album "Hallucination".I must say that this guy sounds AWESOME in live,even better than the album tracks.When his signature song "Black Black Heart" bursts out without our anticipation,it truly feels like a bliss!This is my first concert ever,and it's really impressive!So I am going to buy this album tomorrow,instead of the new one,'cause I still can't get this one out my head!
Format:Audio CD
MORNING ORBIT is David Usher's second solo LP, a follow up to 1998's LITTLE SONGS. ORBIT is a bit more upbeat, but still lyrically challenging and compelling. The album opens with the musically upbeat and lyrically dark "How Are You?" which is layered with many vocals and instrumentation, excellent arrangement. "Black Black Heart" is another winner, backed by operetic vocals from Julia Galos, giving the song added depth and meaning, and giving it a more gothic feeling. Even the remix works, giving it an electronica feel. "Butterfly" is a mystical song with interesting arrangements. That is what makes this CD truly original is the arrangement of the tracks, totally unlike anything I've heard before. Other highlights include "Alone In The Universe", "Closer", "Fast Car" and "A Day In The Life". Give this one a whirl, its definately original and different, in a good way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunningly Original
"Little Songs," Usher's 1998 solo set, was brilliant with its care for arrangement, melody, and lyrical depth. "Morning Orbit" comes in a bit less dark, but equally compelling. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2002 by Lee Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
This album is amazing!
It's been a full year since I purchased Morning Orbit, and I'm still listening to it - that says a lot. It's toally amazing - the lyrics, the music, the voice. Read more
Published on July 17 2002 by Keri
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gotta get this CD!
David Usher is just awesome and this Cd shows us why! The music is excellent, especially the lyrics. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2002 by "greenjade08"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
I live in Georgia, so I don't get to hear this on the radio, but I heard Black Black Heart when I went home to Ontario for Christmas, and just couldn't get it out of my head. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2002 by "kcfischer2"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best CD ever!
I've listened to his first solo album "Little Songs" and only liked one song "Forestfire"... Read more
Published on Dec 15 2001 by Ali
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great solo effort
MOIST frontman DAVID USHER is back to treat his fans to his second solo disc. This is a very listenable album from beginning to end. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2001 by Mishie
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST CD
this cd is really good suprisingly and hes canadain which makes it so much better cause there is never a good canadain artist and its the perfect mood for music its not completly... Read more
Published on Nov 14 2001 by Pterois antennata
5.0 out of 5 stars
Morning Orbit a Big Change from Little Songs
I have to say that David Usher's new solo album, Morning Orbit, is quite different from his first solo album, Little Songs. Read more
Published on Oct 4 2001 by Christina Brotto
4.0 out of 5 stars
American discovers hidden talent from up north
I was visiting Toronto and saw a video on Much Music for "Alone In The Universe" by David Usher. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2001 by Steven Lincoln
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Little Songs, but still a stand out
David Usher's second go at a solo album is a little more mainstream. BUT, due to Usher's skills at songwriting and appearances by his Moist bandmates and Jeff Martin of Tea Party... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2001 by "rainefaery"
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