Music : Present/Future

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Rating:

- One solid reason.
On Eagle Eye Cherry's second cd "Present/Future" we find the artist using a number of different producers and to great effect. You can't go wrong with Rick Rubin as a choice, and this cd is better than Cherry's first. There are some very well crafted pop songs her like "Been Here Once Before" with its infectious melody and "Are You Still Having Fun?" for its regretful tone. There's more variety on this second disc musically. The beautiful balladry of "Promises Made" should be a smash hit but it won't be because there's no market for it out there in Britney land. What about "Long Way Around"? That should be a hit single too, with a nice vocal exchange by Neneh Cherry (where is SHE by the way??) This song has such a great marching beat to it. It seems to me that Cherry sounds more upbeat on his second outing but the lyrics show otherwise. "Lonely Days (Miles Away)" is reminiscent of Cherry's hit "Save Tonight" except slowed down. The most satisfying moment must be reached on track 12--"Never Let You Down". You can really feel Cherry's disappointment and remorse on that one. Overall, Eagle Eye continues to deliver on the promise of making a truly great landmark recording. While "Present/Future" is not this landmark recording it shows the potential for what could be.

Rating:

- Eagle Eye Cherry puts out another album to chill to.
Eagle Eye Cherry is an aquired taste for ones ears. His authentic nasal vocals and his amazing strum of an acoustic guitar makes one feel that they are listening to Eagle play next to a camp fire. The only problem I have with this album is that Eagle didn't try anything new with this album: he still has his sister Neneh on it, and his didn't take any risks that I am sure would turn out fine. This and his other album DESIRELESS are both an utopia for the ears. While driving home late at night this is the one album that can carry you home without any trouble. I highly recommend this album if you like Ben Harper or Dave Matthews Band. This album is a guaranteed to relax the listener, trust me.

Rating:

- Factory Artist
can't really say much about Eagle Eye Cherry He puts me in the frame of Mind of a 2nd-tier Lenny Kravitz at Best.His Voice never brings much&it's cliche driven Lyrics&Content.I wasn't crazy about His first Disc&this is alot like that set.glad to see His Sister Back.

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