Ruins
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Post by Ruins on May 8, 2009 13:00:41 GMT -5
Someone had to ask this question, right? lol.
The album is pretty much flawless, but if I absolutely had to choose a favorite song, it would probably be "The Rain". I've been listening to it on repeat for an hour now. The song's lyrics are brilliant, and Yusuf's performance is out of the world.
Ok, your turn!
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Post by juliette on May 8, 2009 16:03:49 GMT -5
I am sorry but I have to say that I think "The Rain" is one of the worst tracks on the album.
My favourites are Roadsinger, Thinkin' Bout You, Welcome Home and All Kinds Of Roses. Some of the others are too slow for me.
His voice is good after all this time but a few of the songs just don't appeal to me. Could possibly grow on me the more times I hear them.
Dont wish to upset anyone and I know a lot of you wont agree with me but just thought i'd write in.
Incidentally my favourite cd of his is Mona Bone Jakon.
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Post by Vivian on May 8, 2009 16:32:08 GMT -5
To be what you must is my fave, but the entire CD is great.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Chris on May 8, 2009 16:38:44 GMT -5
My favorite song has to be World o' Darkness, I loved it the first time I heard it on the Chris Isaak show and it is still my favorite after hearing the rest of the CD. . ;D
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Post by Golden Sands on May 8, 2009 16:48:55 GMT -5
Is it just me, or is Roadsinger full of hidden jewels?
My favorite two songs have to be All Kinds of Roses and Be What You Must. The chords for All Kinds of Roses are so good, they can not be described by words. It's been a while since a song has brought tears to my eyes. Be What You Must is also beautiful, easy going but profound.
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Post by JaneB on May 8, 2009 17:51:42 GMT -5
All Kinds of Roses I usually skip, but I still cannot get enough of Roadsinger. and love The Rain.
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Post by paulo on May 8, 2009 20:01:09 GMT -5
I love 'Be what you must,' 'Roadsinger' and 'Thinkin' about you' (hell I love all the tracks!!) but my favourite would have to be "Welcome Home"
But I have to tell you Shamsia is also beautiful (The same music is also at the end of World O'Darkness and Be what you must)- it is just so haunting.... it's very sad but I love it.
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Post by flemmishfangent on May 9, 2009 12:33:55 GMT -5
I have favours but then i hear another number that for one or other reason makes that special impression and i don't now to choose but Welcome home,to be what you must and all kind of roses have that little more ,thinkabout is a happy song ,Roadsinger is the basis and the whole album is a total package of wonders that warms me tru the night and the day .tHE MELODIES ARE DANCING IN MY HEAD THE WHOLE DAY also because i listen so much to them i wont them in my head Regine
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Post by Monty Python on May 11, 2009 9:09:15 GMT -5
I picked up my copy Thursday...deluxe ed. with booklet, dvd and disk. Have had it on in the car since then! I was interested to hear the direction Yusuf was taking the new album. Having heard of the people he worked with on it, I was looking forward to hearing it. I actually thought that the tunes on An Other Cup were catchier. RS has some good things on it, for sure. For me, the title track is best - sums up Yusuf's career in about 4 minutes! The whole album has a harder edge, and a darker feel to it - interesting given Yusuf is so often talking about "the light". "Shamsia" was sort of interesting, but I didn't think it was that great. "Thinking 'Bout You" is good too.
Just a note- wasn't it strange that the DVD features an interview with Yusuf and Alun Davies (which was kinda boring) and yet Alun doesn't appear on the album?
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Post by dkstott on May 11, 2009 18:33:14 GMT -5
Has anyone noticed that the piano intro to "Be what you must" is the same piano intro for one of Cat's early tunes?
Dave
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Post by JaneB on May 11, 2009 21:27:04 GMT -5
Has anyone noticed that the piano intro to "Be what you must" is the same piano intro for one of Cat's early tunes? Dave Yes - from "Sitting" - Catch Bull at Four. Nice that he brings the past with him. |
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Post by Huru on May 11, 2009 22:10:36 GMT -5
As usual I can't pick just one  |
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Post by Huru on May 11, 2009 22:15:10 GMT -5
To be what you must is my fave, but the entire CD is great. Peace,Vivian Vivian, I finally voted for To Be What You Must so you and I are the two votes so far. |
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Post by dkstott on May 12, 2009 17:39:30 GMT -5
Roadsinger is my favorite off of the CD.... several others might have reached #1, like Welcome Home...
but in my humble opinion, they have too much going on in the background.
Over produced isn't the right term, but it is almost like someone at the mixing board decided to add too many instruments or background.
Dave
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Post by crobarbie on May 12, 2009 18:10:01 GMT -5
"Welcome Home" ... among his Best 10 ever  and the second one is "All Kinds Of Roses"... after them "Roadsinger" on the 3rd place... and so on ;D |
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Post by Vivian on May 13, 2009 19:09:21 GMT -5
Has anyone noticed that the piano intro to "Be what you must" is the same piano intro for one of Cat's early tunes? Dave Yes - from "Sitting" - Catch Bull at Four. Nice that he brings the past with him. Sure did! Peace,Vivian |
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Post by helen on May 14, 2009 5:33:24 GMT -5
I have noticed that a few tunes sound similar to old songs.  I Like "All kind of roses" as I love the music in between the words. and I like "Where do you go"? |
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Post by sueinhollywood on May 14, 2009 13:00:43 GMT -5
It looks like the songs with the most votes got played Monday night!
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Post by marier on May 14, 2009 15:30:46 GMT -5
To be what you must is my fave, but the entire CD is great. Peace,Vivian Vivian, I finally voted for To Be What You Must so you and I are the two votes so far. I'm the 3rd vote ;D My absolute favourite, I love it! |
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Post by sueinhollywood on May 15, 2009 23:17:44 GMT -5
Hey guys I bought the CD yesterday and when I opened it ther was an insert:
This CD unlocks Yusuf's online bonus area at roadsinger.com/bonus. You have to put the CD in the computer. It unlocks 3 videos, a downloadable booklet and puzzles of the album covers. Have fun!
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Post by mckenzy on May 16, 2009 13:15:17 GMT -5
I haven't bought it yet... so is this the regular CD or the Deluxe version? I'm not even sure if the Deluxe version is for sale here in the states. Thanks Sue!
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Post by JaneB on May 16, 2009 15:28:10 GMT -5
I got that too. It's the regular CD that I pre-ordered from Bestbuy.com
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2009 14:48:24 GMT -5
Hey guys I bought the CD yesterday and when I opened it ther was an insert: This CD unlocks Yusuf's online bonus area at roadsinger.com/bonus. You have to put the CD in the computer. It unlocks 3 videos, a downloadable booklet and puzzles of the album covers. Have fun! A nice surprise for those not buying the deluxe version. Perhaps you could share the extra content with us? Just found this: www.prnewswire.com/mnr/universal/38129/Is any of it the same material? |
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Post by sueinhollywood on May 17, 2009 21:48:09 GMT -5
oh wow I had the wrong CD in the computer it must have been AN OTHER CUP and this picture popped up! I suppose you all found it already. The one that came with the book....  try this link. insert your ROADSINGER cd and see what happens! www.pushentertainment.com//index.cfm?promotion=230GOOD LUCK!!! |
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Post by sueinhollywood on May 17, 2009 22:39:21 GMT -5
it just unlocks the videos for thinking about you and roadsinger and a making of video you can see on the UMG site.. It also has links to facebook and catstevens.com and puzzles that you can't submit to a contest anyway.
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Post by flemmishfangent on May 18, 2009 6:37:39 GMT -5
Not availleball for Belgium they said pitty Regii
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Post by Sir Lorry Load on Jun 10, 2009 9:34:31 GMT -5
"Thinking 'Bout You" is my favorite... by a scant nose over several others. To this set of ears, at least, 'Roadsinger', like the artist who created it, is truly standing the test of time. In fact, if we were back in the 'olden days' of LP's, I would be well into the process of transforming its 'grooves' into 'smoothes' (if there is such a word!) as often as I play it. Thank goodness for this new-fangled age of compact discs, computers and mp3 players! Sincerely, Bud |
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Post by italianissimo on Jun 13, 2009 12:18:28 GMT -5
Boy, do I feel like an outsider...I haven't got the C.D. yet....I know..I know....I was waiting for the price to go down...here, in the States of America, the lowest was $21.99. I hope it went down a bit. The reviews are excellent. It talks about the old Cat/Yusuf, and, I like that. If you look at the 60's, he is one of a few that not only has survived, but is flourishing. Not just his music, but his humanitarian efforts. James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, just to name a very few, that are still making music, and still performing to both the very young and old alike. Greg.
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Post by cristalina on Jun 17, 2009 17:54:17 GMT -5
I have finally decided To Be What You Must is my favourite very closely followed by Thinking Bout You and then Roadsinger |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 17, 2009 18:13:02 GMT -5
Boy, do I feel like an outsider...I haven't got the C.D. yet....I know..I know....I was waiting for the price to go down...here, in the States of America, the lowest was $21.99. I hope it went down a bit. The reviews are excellent. It talks about the old Cat/Yusuf, and, I like that. If you look at the 60's, he is one of a few that not only has survived, but is flourishing. Not just his music, but his humanitarian efforts. James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, just to name a very few, that are still making music, and still performing to both the very young and old alike. Greg. Greg - I have seen it as low as $9.99 - I know Target and Best Buy both have it for around $12.99. Was it the deluxe you were seeing for $21.99? |
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and the second one is "All Kinds Of Roses"... after them "Roadsinger" on the 3rd place... and so on ;D
