Songs From the Last Century
日本全国JazzVocalistファンは数居れど、この作品に出会えた私は幸せ。
１．のダイナミックでジャジーなテイストから10.のクラシカルな雰囲気まで、
じっくり心を癒してくれる1枚です。
10.はＲスチュアートもカバーしてるけど、ジョージの方がいいです！
I disagree with the above review by Mike McGonigal. Indeed, what is referred to as "lounge music" is CUSTOMARILY sung with UNBRIDLED ENERGY--as, say, the unquestionably-talented Harry Connick Jr does when he desperately tries to fire the audience up. But I personally prefer the SUBDUED-CLASSY style typical of the likes of, say, Laura Fygi--fully aware that many who go into a pub with a partner, sitting on a small table with a meal or drinks, talking quietly under candle or a lamp light, are not there for a show to stir their adrenalin; many of us go for the meal, for the drink, or indeed for the partner, with the music providing the AMBIENCE.
And this is what George Michael achieves with these ten songs, especially "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "You've Changed", and the faster-paced "Secret Love" and "My Baby Just Cares for Me". Even "Miss Sarajevo" is a refreshing variation of U2's original.
Play the album in the car, or while with a partner. Notice LATER how good a time you had, without the music taking centre stage. Then you'll know.