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Manhattan Transfer
Mecca for Moderns
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. On the Boulevard - Manhattan Transfer, Graydon, J.
2. Boy from New York City - Manhattan Transfer, Davis, George [1]
3. (Wanted) Dead or Alive - Manhattan Transfer,
4. Spies in the Night - Manhattan Transfer,
5. Smile Again - Manhattan Transfer, Champlin, Bill
6. Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) - Manhattan Transfer, Green, Freddie
7. (Word Of) Confirmation - Manhattan Transfer,
8. Kafka - Manhattan Transfer,
9. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square - Manhattan Transfer, Maschwitz, Eric

CD Details

All Artists: Manhattan Transfer
Title: Mecca for Moderns
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: 2/22/1990
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Vocal Jazz, Bebop, Adult Contemporary, Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 075678148224, 075671603645, 075678148248, 756781482244

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CD Reviews

Dated, but has some gems

Genevieve M. Ellerbee | Alexandria, Virginia, United States | 01/30/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"No, this isn't the best album Manhattan Transfer ever produced. If you're a hardcore fan, like I am, you'd want it even it it was only for some of the fluffier, pop-fusion stuff. However, missing out on the vocalese songs Corner Pocket and Confirmation, would be a crime, as would missing the acappela A Nightengale Sang in Berkley Square. Personally, I like the song Smile Again as well. Even if you buy the album only for these great songs, I bet you'll be humming some of the campier songs before you realize it. It's a shame that the song samples are composed only of these campy songs, however."

The Best Man Tran CD....wonderfully quirky and alive!

Genevieve M. Ellerbee | 07/24/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a diverse album...Yes, it has the 'big commercial hit' (ie the remake of Boy From New York City), but the rest- Kafka is one of the best non-verbal recordings ever made! wow, and Spies in the Night simply delightful- this CD now feels a tad 'dated', but like good wine it is to be savored..."

This album sure makes me smile again!

gretlcello | middle of Kansas | 12/17/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is so touching, yet so moving! I can't say enough how I love this album so much! It shows a different side of the Manhattan Transfer. And I do like how they try to bridge the gap from not just jazz, but modern pop from the early 80s.
This album definitely stands the test of time."