- Audio CD (May 4 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Hightone Records
- ASIN: B00000IQ0W
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Love What A Road |
| 2. Message To The Future |
| 3. Number 37 |
| 4. Mirabeau Bridge |
| 5. Ring |
| 6. My Old Man |
| 7. Your Secret |
| 8. Pillow |
| 9. Captain Torres |
| 10. Who Dies? |
| 11. Bonus Track 1 |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
The problem with Road comes down to one thing: the soprano saxophone. James Keelaghan has a gentle voice that melds nicely with his equally soothing songs. His songwriting is competent, if unexceptional, and while his songs aren't particularly punchy, he doesn't lack for melodies. On songs like "Who Dies?" (the answer, in case you're wondering, is "everyone") and Ewan MacColl's pro-union Luddite-tinged anthem "My Old Man," Keelaghan is a convincing folkie. But then that saxophone reappears, and all that pleasantness becomes magnified. Before you know it, a song about life on the road ("Love What a Road") is suddenly transformed into a forgettable lite-rock ride in the minivan of life. The difference between sweetness and saccharine is a narrow one for Keelaghan. The arrangements on Road provide sugar substitutes. --Percy Keegan
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5.0 out of 5 stars
oh, James.,
By moonwomanone "sometime musician, always a lis... (down around the No Hotel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Road (Audio CD)
I discovered him, singing "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" on the tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, "Beautiful".James has a buckwheat honey baritone voice, dark and warm and sweet. While I agree with one of the above people that "Love What a Road" does not need that saxaphone, I can't help but love the song. He has a way of putting together words that seems deceptively simple, until you think about it. Beautiful poetry. It's a CD that gets better with each listening. I guess if I had to pick a favorite cut I'd pick Mirabeau Bridge, but I just attended my first 'live' Keelaghan performance. It's almost impossible not to sing along with that song, and James' word pictures are like vivid watercolor paintings. The only song I find vaguely unsettling is Captain Torres. And that is as it should be, I guess.
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a disappointment.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Road (Audio CD)
I bought this CD on the strength of James' song "Cold Missouri Waters", as perfomed by Cry, Cry, Cry. Apparently, CMW was a fluke, because the songs on this album are all quite boring. James has a wonderful way with words, but he should find someone else to set them to music. His melodies are too simple and repetitive, and the song structures are mostly the same: verse followed by verse followed by verse. There is not one song on the entire CD (including "Captain Torres") that I ever want to hear again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
What A Road!,
By Lisa Shields (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Road (Audio CD)
I caught this amazing artist in concert this past spring, and was impressed enough to purchase three of his titles---My Skies, In A Recent Future, and of course, Road. While the first two titles yielded some wonderful music, including Turn of the Wheel, 13 Crosses, and Kiri's Piano, Road is exceptional.In this CD we experience a smooth mix of style and sensual detail that makes each cut a luscious surprise. Keelaghan has emerged in Road at the top of his game. His style yields a little bit of a country yes...but mixes with jazz in a truly unique wedding of sounds and textures. Road itself is a sweet cut, that manages to combine the singer's deftness at story telling, reminiscent of Harry Chapin at his best, with stunning tight lyrics and a lovely tune that leaves you wanting more... And more is delivered...consistant and tasty, each cut takes the listener on a journey. Mirabeau Bridge is subtle and sexy, and will leave you singing the refrain after one listen... Your Secret is bittersweet...but lovely...Pillow is a sort of love song lullabye that grabs the ear and heart in equal measure. While not widely known to the American market, Keelaghan has the stuff of the Big Boys...if you are dipping your toe in the market known as "Folk", and were to pick just one CD to give you a taste of what this genre means today, by all means---Choose Road... What a talent...What a cd...what a rush...
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