Search - Bel Canto :: Dorothy's Victory

Amazing, Lyrically Driven, unique-ness

B. Briseno | Dallas, TX | 06/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bel Canto is one of those groups that once you've heard them, you're hooked,and you need a new fix, a new song. Once you've heard everything they've got, you still need more. Bel Canto is one of those unique bands that makes you want to break the law and ill-legally download, and with highway robbery of $64 USD, it would be no suprise to me, especially since there are no audio previews offered here. I've actually had this album for a while now, and popped it back in today and remembered why I love Bel Canto. I first heard them years ago, when the only song of theres to play on american radio(I belive), was "Rumor". What a great song, most notable for Anneli Dreckers begining solo,

"This is the morning

When our feelings rise together with the sun

There are the feelings that are yet to be awoken

How many wishes fade to nothing

Once they face reality?

How many wishes turn to grief?

How many wishes going on and on and on and on.".



I will comfirm the consensus, that yes this album is a five star album, but is it worth $64 USD? In all practical terms probably not, but artisticaly speaking, it's worth so much more. If you know you like Bel Canto, try and find it cheaper, or buy it here. It's worth it. If you've never heard Bel Canto, buy one of their more accesible(cheaper) albums, and see if you want to hear more. I would suggest "Rush", or "Magic Box"."

Crazy price for a great album.

William Milsten | Jacksonville, FL United States | 07/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this album in Trondheim last week and listened to it while riding on the train back to Oslo. This album is the best Bel Canto album I've listened to. "Rush" was a good album, but only a couple of the songs really put the hook into me. Anneli's solo project "Tundra" was similar to "Rush" in the lack of catchy songs. It was a great album nonetheless. But "Dorothy's Victory", despite having a bad title, is a fantastic album. Each and every song, as I listened to them in order, completely pulled me deeper and deeper into the album. It was such a great soundtrack for the my view outside of my train window.I especially enjoy "Feels Like I'm Already Flying" for its unexpected melody twists and "Dissapear Club 5" for its interesting discription of breaking up. I am quite shocked by the price Amazon is selling this album for. $45? I'm also still amazed that Bel Canto isn't selling as well as they should be. Everybody I've loaned Bel Canto to has really enjoyed the band.If you can find this album at a cheaper price, or know somebody going to Norway, grab it!"

The Mexican Edition

Bernabe Villalobos Soto | Ciudad de Mexico, Distrito Federal Mexico | 02/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Only to tell you that if the track listed here in Amazon is correct, then the Mexican Edition has two more tracks(!) : a live version of Spiderdust (superb) and Maaligaabidaa. A must have if you a re a dedicated fan. If the other Mexican editions have more surprises, I will definitely go to the nearest CD store to get them."