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David B. Leech | Calgary, Alberta Canada | 09/06/2002

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Disappointing. We were hoping for some new material from this fine artist. All he's done is signed on to a new label and re-issued songs, mostly off Stone Doors and the self titled David Broza, which we already have. Better to buy those two CDs because there are several great songs that couldn't be crammed on to one "best of" CD."

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Tim Brough | Springfield, PA United States | 04/16/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"David Broza first came to my attention several years ago via his touring with Sting. I kept hearing raves about this singer that I had never heard before, and eventually found a copy of Broza's "Time Of Trains." I was mesmerized by this clearly talented man, who could pick a guitar like nobody's business and had such a beautifully husky voice. There were a few songs on that CD that have stayed with me, especially the title track, "Somebody Make Me Laugh" and "Blood For Blood."



Sadly, that CD did not bring about the American success it was aiming for. Around the world, however, Broza's mix of Hebrew, Spanish and English lyrics with a mix of musical styles has won him a steady audience for almost 30 years. "Painted Postcards" is his latest attempt at finding new listeners in America, combining songs from his albums "Second Street," "Time of Trains" "David Broza" and "Stone Doors." While each of these albums is a fine recording in its own light, they have often been released in America on smaller or labels now gone defunct.



Broza picked some of his favorite songs from both his English and Hebrew catalogs for this 2002 release on Rounder. While Broza writes most of the music himself, he searches for poets and lyricists the world over to either match his spirited music or to translate into Hebrew. If you're a fan of the Gypsy Kings, "It Is You" will warm your cold feet. His association with Sting seems to have influenced "If You Don't Kiss Me." Dire Straits and Eric Clapton are conjured up during "When I Didn't Have a Home." And personally, I have loved "Time Of Trains" since I first heard it in 1993. Broza's multi-cultural music is of a flavor that I wish more could get a taste of and, having been lucky enough to see him perform, experience first hand. "Painted Postcards" will help you take that first sampling."