Review: Keali'i Reichel's "Hawaiian Relaxation"
Alexandra | York, ME, U.S. | 06/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like "The Best Of," "Hawaiian Relaxation" is a mix of various Keali'i Reichel songs that are perfect for listening to no matter what mood you're in. The album contains two chants: "Ka 'Opihi O Kanapou" from "E O Mai" and "No Ka Moku Kiakahi Ke Aloha" from "Melelana." Cover versions of Sticks' "Come Sale Away" and Bette Midler's "Every Road Leads Back to You," a duet that he does with Robi Kahakalau, are also included. "Mele A Ka Pu'uwai" and one of my personal favorites, "E O Mai," are two of the many slow songs on this CD that are perfect for going to sleep to. Not only will you be amazed at how beautiful his voice is, his range is incredible. I've never heard any man sing any higher than he does. You may not care that much for Hawaiian music, but that will change when you hear him. Trust me."