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Don't Stop The Carnival [ENHANCED CD]
Jimmy Buffett
Don't Stop The Carnival [ENHANCED CD]
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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All Artists: Jimmy Buffett
Title: Don't Stop The Carnival [ENHANCED CD]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 5
Label: Island
Original Release Date: 4/28/1998
Release Date: 4/28/1998
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Singer-Songwriters, Soft Rock, Country Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 731452448521

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Jonathon E. from SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Reviewed on 8/13/2006...
Has a short movie on the disk
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Something a bit different
SeanG | 12/13/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Whether you're a Jimmy fan, a Wouk fan, a Caribbean fan, or a fan of musicals in general you'll find MUCH to like here. Myself, a long time Buffett fan, picked it up for just that reason. Initially, I was struck by the contrast that this offering contained in relation to the 'Bubba I was so very used to. Mere minutes into its virgin spin in my CD player, however, I found myself in love all over again, transported wholeheartedly to Kinja, getting to know the prismatic cast. During its next 100 or so rotations over the insuing 3 or 4 days, I nearly forgot Jimmy ever wrote "Cheeseburger", so captivating was the musical genius at work here. When I finally threw A1A on weeks later, the aforementioned contrast was seemingly even more stark. Two seperate worlds. One hell of a songwriter. Both schools are readily able to be reconciled to each other. One hell of a carnival! Word to the wise: I would recommend reading the book first and seeing the musical itself first, if possible. This will serve to orient you to the engrossing story and to further show a major talent at work -- flawlessly adapting the book into musical form."
Great Follow-Up To The Herman Wouk Novel
Antoinette Klein | Hoover, Alabama USA | 07/24/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"When Jimmy Buffett landed in Herman Wouk's Palm Springs retreat, Wouk fondly recalls that he looked like a long-haired Peter Pan in denim. Jimmy had come to obtain the rights for a musical based on Wouk's 1965 novel DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL. Thus, a great friendship between a very oddly matched couple of creative geniuses began. The result was a short-lived but very catchy musical. After having just finished the novel, I thorougly enjoyed this CD but have to admit the rhythmic calypso-based tunes would not have made much sense had I not just enjoyed the book. If you do plan to buy this one without first reading the novel, read the CD's accompanying booklet very carefully in order to get the gist of the story. Then I think you will have a wonderful appreciation for what Jimmy Buffett was attempting.



There is no great and memorable show-stopper tune, but all have the wonderful Buffett flavor. Some with a tango rhythm (Just An Old Truth Teller), some slow and smoky (Shelia Says), others with a stand up and dance feel that is instantly recognizable as Buffett (Public Relations, Kinja Rules).



The book is great and you won't be disappointed if you read its tale of a man who leaves the rat race of New York City to become an island hotel manager in the Caribbean. Afterwards, this CD will be a delight as you sit back and imagine life in the sunny Paradise."