Colin James Redefines "Alternative Rock".
Wing Lee | Toronto, Ontario | 10/09/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"It's been more than six years since I have listened compulsively to Colin James and The Little Big Band 2, and after listening to Limelight, I think his music has matured and became more unique in style. It's no longer a jazz/swing album, but it's more of a mix of blues, rythem, roots and soft rock altogether. Colin James has written most of the songs in this album with several songs by Bob Dylan, Nick Lowe/William Bremner/David Edmunds/Terry Williams, and Van Morrison.
"Better Way To Heaven" is a fast "good time" song, and it's a good choice to start as the first track.
"Watchin' The River Flow" by Bob Dylan features good electric slide guitar played by Colin James. It's got a bit of country and rock mix feel to it.
"Limelight" is so far one of my favorites in this album. It's a very easy to listen ballad about love.
"Far Away Like A Radio" is the first single from this album, and I think the music video was very good, especially it makes Colin James very attractive. It's a song about the low life and a sinner.
"On My Way To You" is a slow ballad with some good meaningful lyrics.
"When I Write the Book" by NL/WB/DE/TW is the first track that I tend to want to sing along, because the music and lyrics are so catchy.
"Misplaced Heart" is another slow sad love song.
"Speakeasy" is a good fast song about a dreamer. I like the song, because it's about someone in Vancouver, and I can relate to it.
"Healing Time" is a rather slow and lazy sounding song, and it's my least favorite.
"Travellin'" is a fast and heavy on the drums and guitar song.
"Shadow of Love" is another favorite track of mine, because it's got good lyrics and sounds beautiful and sexy.
"It Fills You Up" is a Van Morrison song.
"Weeping Willow Tree" is very much a blues song with minimal use of musical instrument.
"Into The Mystic" is also by Van Morrison. What can I say, it's the perfect song to wrap up this album."
Limelight
Anthony Gasparetto | Ontario Canada | 01/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great album. R&b flavoured, with Colin doing more song writing than his earlier albums. The song writing is very strong. This guy is very talented and has a great voice. He refuses to be stuck in a musical rut. The guitar playing is very tastefull. Well aranged songs with excellent musicians."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1