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Their studio output hampered by label turmoil for the better part of a decade, the veterans in Cheap Trick instead focused on burnishing their history and stellar live reputation with 1999's Music for Hangovers and 2001's Silver. But that back-to-the-future tack hardly heralded their descent into nostalgic act, as this warm surprise of a studio album reaffirms on virtually every track. Largely sidestepping the blistering pop thrash and hook-filled acoustic ballads that have long tempted stereotyping, the Trick has produced arguably the most texturally intriguing album of their long career, a forceful reminder of the true depth of their talents and breadth of eclectic influences. The opening single, "Scent of a Woman," goes from simmer to boil in record time, while "Too Much" and the title track give a Trick spins on late '60s UK psych-pop. From there, they seem to consciously tip their hats to the growing cadre of young pop and alt stars who claim them as inspirations, with the help of Chris Shaw and guest fellow producers Jack Douglas (Aerosmith and the first CT album) and Steve Albini (the sexed-up minimalism of "Low Life in High Heels" and encroaching darkness of "Sorry, Boy"). This is an album spawned by four lifelong love affairs with rock's disparate possibilities--and a special one, indeed. --Jerry McCulley
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The first album in six years from the enduring power-pop outfit is already garnering heaps of praise in the press: "(Special One) is chock-full of the trademark sing-a-long choruses, zinging guitar riffs & pell-mell momentum that have inspired everyone from Smashing Pumpkins; Billy Corgan to Everclear's Art Alexakis.' - Washington Post. 'Cheap Trick is in full force here.its music continues to be an irresistible confection.' - Billboard.
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Format:Audio CD
This is a pretty darn good album. There are 11 tracks, and each one is a good song. Zander's vocals sound as good as they always have, Bun E's drumming is superb, Nielson is his usual eccentric self, and Petersson still plays the 12-string bass like none other. In other words, this is the Trick at their best, and showing no signs of age. The sound is a little different than vintage CT. The guitars and drum sound is much more out in front than on previous albums (but isn't that what we wanted anyway?) The rockers definitely rock, and the ballads get pretty heavy too.
"Special One" is just that. Put it in, crank it up, and get ready for Cheap Trick at their finest.
By Mr. Glen P.
Format:Audio CD
I have tried very hard to like this album, but I still keep coming up disappointed. I've loved all era's of CT: 70's heyday, non-Tom years, late 80's sell-out, 97 comeback, but this album just does not deliver on any familiar plane. I believe this has mostly to do with the recording and production; I've heard these songs for years performed live prior to the studio recordings, and they were incredible. Evolved songwriting and excellent tone and drive on stage.
However, the recorded version just doesn't rock. It's great that they wanted to avoid sounding the same, but this new sound is not the guitar rock CT is known for. I don't see what people like about this album... I really enjoy Scent of a Woman (classic CT), Sorry Boy (All Shook Up type paranoia) and Special One (gentle, beautiful song unlike anything before), but the remainder of the album is so lackluster and boring, I don't want to hear the 3 tracks I enjoy (I'm a listen-to-CD's-start-to-finish-guy). I can only imagine the fans who love this CD have either aged and mellowed, or mindlessly love any CT they can get their hands on. CT remains to be my favorite band, but this album ...
The included DVD, however, is alone worth the price of buying this.
DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR: FIND A COPY OF THE STEVE ALBINI RE-RECORDED 'IN COLOR' ALBUM, OR THE 3-CD OUTTAKES FROM CT97 ALBUM. YOU'LL BE MUCH MORE SATISFIED WITH THAT.
Don't bother with the Tokyo to You DVD, although these songs sound better there, you do not get to see a single song played in it's entirety.
By Fritz Alles
Format:Audio CD
Being a fan of Cheap Trick for 24 years now, I didn't know what to expect when I bought this. Was I in for a treat!! In my opinion, this is their best ever!
Just go out and buy this album, you won't be dissapointed. Thanx Cheap Trick, for this special one..It blew my socks off!
Just go out and buy this album, you won't be dissapointed. Thanx Cheap Trick, for this special one..It blew my socks off!
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about time!
this band has always been able to morph into any sound, any style that they wanted, from the chameleon voice of lead singer Zander to Nielson's latest musical tease, and the... Read more
Published on Oct 12 2003 by B. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Right where they left off
Cheap Trick came out with a good album in 1997. This album continues where the last one left off, except this one is better. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2003 by "dbg367"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too Much of an Album
I think that CP's reputation will be greatly rising if they keep up their work. The way that they recorded these songs brings out a more uplifting side of rock/pop music instead... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
This will get better with time!
"Special One" may not be an album that instantly sounds like classic cheap trick. Make no mistake however, as this album gets better and better with each listen. Read more
Published on Sep 24 2003 by M. Acquisto
2.0 out of 5 stars
Go Bananas instead!
I just bought Cheap Trick's latest album Special One along with Deep Purple's latest album Bananas (import) and couldn't have had a more one sided listening experience. Read more
Published on Sep 20 2003 by John
4.0 out of 5 stars
The most consistent band in the world
Perhaps it has taken Cheap Trick 6-years to record this album so that it will be as good as we all hope and expect. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2003 by C. A. Poustie
4.0 out of 5 stars
With A Bonus Half Star for the DVD!
Far from being a lost band on the endless oldies bar circuit, Cheap Trick delivers a "Special One." There is no standing on ceremony here. Read more
Published on Sep 6 2003 by Tim Brough
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album... seriously!
OK, first, you need to know that is not an "instant" cd. It does't leap of the speakers and posess you immediately. Read more
Published on Aug 29 2003 by Jon Eliot Richardson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Damn Good
I first saw CT in concert in 1979, but I was never a big fan. I picked up their first three albums a few years ago, and was amazed at how well the music had aged. Read more
Published on Aug 29 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
SOFT ON POP
This Does not ROCK! To bad.
Published on Aug 23 2003 by James G. Depriest
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