Search - Bryan Ferry :: Bride Stripped Bare

A gripping rock/blues repertoire

07/26/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The lead track is a solid rock rythym from the late seventies/early eighties. The second song on the album is a stunning rock classic, worthy of turning the volume knob up to nine and a half. The remakes of old classics are superb, especially a version of "Take me to the River" that is perhaps the best ever done, and a melancholy "Carrickfergus" that you cannot help but love. "What goes On" adds a nice, original, zing to the tunelist. You won't be disappointed."

The work of a perfectionist

02/06/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Bryan Ferry remains underrated because everything he does sounds completely smooth and effortless. All the tracks on this cd are beautifully arranged and produced."

Great mix of originals and classic r&b tunes

02/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The sad, wistful quality on many of these tracks was intentional. This concept album captures both the elation and pain over the course of a failed relationship. Jerry Hall left Bryan for Mick Jagger the year before inspiring some of his best material. This album represents Ferry's emotional "lost weekend" and the discovery of a new sense of self. Ferry's ruminations on love lost and the desperation of approaching middle age rank among his best. Sign of the Times with its jittery guitar solo from session ace Waddy Wachtel and Can't Let Go are two of Ferry's finest songs. The closing track This Island Earth displays Ferry's desire for an emotional connection--any emotional connection to pull him from his downward spiral.The cover songs are well chosen and compliment the concept of the album. The Velvet Underground's What Goes On?, Take Me To The River and That's How Strong My Love Is are all outstanding. Ferry and his crack band deliver the songs with conviction and soul."