Search - Michael Johnson :: Dialogue//Album

Expensive in price-It's Worth it, it's Nice!

Matthew J. Archuleta | DENVER, CO USA | 05/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A Seattle type of day dark skies, rain soon to come, a hot mug of coffee and this excellent Michael Johnson's CD on the platter....



Michael Johnson released an acoustic mini-masterpiece with the second offering of this double-CD release. "The Michael Johnson Album". This album is one of my all-time favorites. It is not well known until you put it on at a party to mellow out the mood. Listeners will ask, "Who is this? Where did this guy go to? I remember this!"



"When You Come Home", "Sailing Without A Sail", "Ridin' In the Sky", "25 Words or Less" are the outstanding tunes that herald this CD. Sung with a passion and an understanding of the sublime lyrical content, detected by the listener.

You will find yourself looking for (and reciting along with Michael), the printed lyric sheet (included) as you listen. The songwriting and the production give this album a great beguiling "feel" that is perfect for days as this.



An expensive release--I waited twenty-plus years for someone to release this CD--I am thankful it was accomplished."

I Just Can't Say No to This CD!

James J. Peters | Orlando, Florida, United States | 09/09/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This import CD is actually a compilation of two albums from the late 1970s: "The Michael Johnson Album" and "Dialogue." The former features highlights, including "Bluer Than Blue," the poignant ballad that dealt with a breakup, which was Michael Johnson's first hit single back in 1978, and "Almost Like Being in Love," Johnson's cover of a Frank Sinatra tune.The first 10 songs are from "Dialogue," an album originally released in 1979. Included is another hit single, "This Night Won't Last Forever," a song remade years later by country artist Sawyer Brown. (Incidentally, in the 1980s, Johnson achieved success on the country charts, with hits such as "Give Me Wings.") There are a few up-tempo numbers on this CD, including "Let This Be a Lesson to You," "I Just Can't Say No to You," and "Blackmail" (Johnson's nod to disco). But I think Johnson is in his element with a heart-wrenching ballad, and there are quite a few to relish here: I especially like "I'll Always Love You," "She Put the Sad in All His Songs," "The Very First Time," and "Doors."And somehow, when I hear the title song, "Dialogue," I am always moved and maybe a little saddened. The lyrics to this song are printed on the CD's back cover, as they were on the original album cover. With this triumphant song, a mood is clearly created regarding the subject of life's choices and taking chances versus playing it safe.It has taken almost a quarter century for most of these songs to be available on CD, and it is a pleasure to hear them as such. Michael Johnson has a soothing voice that always entertains...and moves."

Love to hear these 2 albums again!!!

Dennis G. Yanos | Honolulu, Hawaii USA | 10/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with all written with the previous reviews...the only thing I want to mention is that I have had to increase my volume on my pre-amp higher than what I normally listen to on my other various cds.



It appears ( having just gotten it yesterday) that the Dialogue album is 'softer' (in terms of again, volume control) than the 'MJ Album" and slightly compressed (flat soundstage).



I give it still 5 stars but hope it would have been better digitally remastered .



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