Excellent work!
Ron Price | 07/04/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are looking for 'how it is done', this recording is for you. Mr. Gets is an excellent actor who brings his artistry to music...and how!
Mark Hummel's arrangement of "It's A Fine Life" from OLIVER! is a particular treat as is "Wait" from SWEENEY TODD.
Other gems; "Long Before I Knew You" & "Shall We Dance"
5 star recommendation!"
Well Worth The Wait
Bethany Turner | Cortez, CO 81321 | 09/29/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Malcolm Gets fans have been waiting for a Malcolm Gets solo album for years! While we waited, we satisfied ourselves with various cast recordings and compilations (It is amazing that my CD of "A New Brain" still plays, as much use as it has gotten!) But finally, practically at the same time that the best cast recording featuring Malcolm Gets ever released was made available (The Story of My Life, Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram and Book by Brian Hill, featuring Malcolm Gets and Will Chase.) the long-awaited solo album came out, and it was worth the wait!
There is not a weak track on the recording. While some of the songs are standards that feature Malcolm's classic sound ("Look To The Rainbow", "Shall We Dance"), others are romantic ballads that, I'll admit it, make me swoon a bit ("You Are Beautiful", "Long Before I Knew You"). Still others are fun numbers that show the performer's wide range ("Huggin' and Chalkin'", "Everything I've Got") and some highlight the actor with the fabulous voice, instead of the singer ("Anytime", "Wait").
If you are a Malcolm Gets fan, well...it's a no-brainer. But even if you haven't discovered Malcolm yet, check out this album and discover a new favorite."