Mary M. (cruisin) from AKRON, OH Reviewed on 7/26/2007...
Give her credit. Quite an amazing talent.
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CD Reviews
A Perfectly crafted album
dustler | 10/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Midler's platinum 1995 release is a perfect example of the pop/rock genre like Bette's Some People's Lives. This album is PERFECTLY crafted. Midler is classy on the new-age sounding ballad To Comfort You. To Deserve You and The Last Time prove Midler's ability to shine on current rock sounds. The remixes of To Deserve You reached #2 on the dance charts. The Last Time is an excellent vocal piece for Midler. As a rock song, Midler's voice is low and pissed as the lyrics indicate the pain Midler's man is causing her. She jumps to falsetto in a heartbeat as she sings about he puts her back together after the pain. Bed of Roses and It's Too Late are absolutely dynamic ballads with flawless vocals by Midler. As Dreams Go By and I Believe In You are upbeat, inspirational pop numbers. This album is for anyone and everyone, BUT IT NOW!!!! If you love this Bette album, you'll love these other Bette albums: The Divine Miss M, Broken Blossom, Some People's Lives, Beaches soundtrack, Bathhouse Betty, Bette. Support Bette Midler! Buy the album here! Don't buy from an auction or download the songs for free!"
Soothing to the mind and spirit
dustler | 05/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bette of roses,what a perfect name for a great album by the DEVINE MISS.M. This album is very realistic,and will move anyone,with the lyrics,and moodenhancing music. Only Bette Midler could bring these songs so much alive,with her voice that never fails! My favourites on this album are 'In this life' 'Bed of roses ' and 'To deserve you'. This album is for anyone who thinks their lives are difficult,or who feel alone,and this album makes you feel like Bette Midler is your friend,she sings from the heart,warm an genuine .from ALTEREGO in Tulsa OK"
A Perfect Album
Jake Z | Canada | 11/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bette Midler's 1995 album BETTE OF ROSES is one of her best. This was her first album since 1990's SOME PEOPLES LIVES. She shows that she can take contemporary stylings and adapt them to her own vocals and style. "To Deserve You" was the big hit from the album, hitting #2 on the club charts. It's a great song full of passion. "In This Life" is a beautiful ballad, one of the best on here. Words just can't explain the beauty of this album. She shows her rock stylings on "The Last Time" which really utilize her vocals well, and she sounds great. "Bottomless" is a dreamy, beautiful ballad. "As Dreams Go By" is another great ballad on the set. Most of the songs are ballads, but they work well with her voice. The opener "I Know This Town" is a nice midtempo song about going back to visit your hometown to see that everything has changed. "It's Too Late" is just heartbreaking, but beautiful. Overall it's a great album, especially if you enjoyed her SOME PEOPLES LIVES and BEACHES work."
Classic Mellow Bette
vicd2@mailexcite.com | Albuquerque, NM USA | 09/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Don't buy this if you are looking for the wild and crazy Bette; but run, don't walk, to purchase this if you enjoy Bette's more classic ballad style. Very soothing."