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Worth the Wait... and more!

C. Kuschel-Toerber | Frankfurt, Hessen | 06/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's been almost ten years since Dan Fogelberg released his last "regular" studio album, and with "Full Circle" he more than delivers on his fans' expections.Recorded and produced by himself at his home in Southern Colorado, "Full Circle" turns out to be a wonderful collection of ten new songs and one hauntingly beautiful instrumental. The overall sound is light, airy and mainly acoustic; with some exceptionally poetic lyrics to go along with the wonderful tunes. Dan Fogelberg has recently found a lot of personal happiness and joy - and it shows both on this CD and live on stage during his current US tour.Personal favorites on this CD are "Reach Haven Postcard", the country-flavored title track and "This Heart", which certainly has a lot of radio play appeal; let's hope this independent CD release will find its way to the stations nevertheless. Thanks to Amazon for having it in store so soon!There's only one thing I didn't like on "Full Circle", which is the "fade" of the closing track, the very moving "Earth Anthem": It somehow seems to comes too soon and in the middle of the chorus at that. This great song could (and should) have gone on for a few more minutes.Then again, if you're into Dan Fogelberg's music or singer/songwriters in general, you can't do much better than "Full Circle". Get it now and treasure it for years to come, and make sure you get to see Dan and Band live when they're near you.Let's all hope it won't be another decade before Dan Fogelberg releases new music."

Full Circle is complete

lawrence ryan | 05/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For long time Fogelberg fans, "Full Circle" will be very hard to review and not instinctively compare to previous releases.
For newer listeners, or even listeners who have never heard of Dans music at all, and want to hear about this CD...."Full Circle" doesn't belong to this new world of Pop.
Dan actually has a brilliant touch in everything he has done in his 30 plus years in the music business.
And to know that when Dan releases a project, he has put every ounce of knowledge and musical expression he could muster.
And just like a true artist, it will not be released to the public until himself as his own worst critic is satisfied."Full Circle" does not dissappoint.....It's like a gift to us long time Dan fans.
There are two songs not written by Dan here, them being, the title track "Full Circle" and "Earth Anthem"....both songs written over thirty years ago by two of Dans musical heros.
To respect Dans decisions when he puts a song or two in his projects that he has not written is to give and take.
But "Full Circle and Earth Anthem" are two very well sung and played songs and adds perfectly to this CD.I didn't take to this cd immediatly on first hearing, and I suspect you may not either.....But I now love it.
I wished it were longer, I wish there were more songs,
but thats true of every good cd.
My favorite songs are "Icarus Ascending" a song similar in messege to "Don't Lose Heart" from Dans "Portrait Box set"
"Drawing Pictures" a song Dan wrote directly after releasing "The Innocent Age" over 20 years ago....if you have The Innocent Age ...you will recongnise Dans musical vision in this song from way back then.....one that reminds me of "Mountains to the Sea" from "Portraits"I really like every song here...it took a few listens to appreciate it.
And look foward to another Cd from Dan I hope in the next few years."

Return to the old Dan with new sound

Ryan Sheeler | 04/07/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is quite good in many spots actually, for me. On the first listen I didn't quite like it at first. Then a year or so later, I came back to it and really dug into it again. And I have to say that I do really like it. Several songs in here give me goosebumps like the Dan of old: "Reach Haven Postcard" (who else but Dan can derive a great song out of the simple image of a postcard??) and the beautiful "Drawing Pictures".



About Dan's voice. Some might remember that two things happened to his voice in the early to mid-80's. 1. He had his tonsils removed and 2. he quit smoking. Dan fans should be able to notice his voice changing between Windows and Walls and Exiles. Personally, I think that around Wild Places and definitely in River of Souls, that his vocals really sound different. But with First Christmas Morning and beyond, it seems like his voice has some power again. Granted, he can't sing high and sometimes he sings vowels odd. Doesn't really bother me any more, and its not like there's anything he can do about it. :)



For my money, Dan Fogelberg has always been a great lyricist with a wonderful feel for words and stories. And he is a fine musician equally adept on guitar and piano, and always more than willing to use different styles. I have enjoyed his music from the first time I heard one of his songs, and I still do to this day. Full Circle is to me another installment in a long line of great music by Dan."