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Wonderful Upbeat CD

Tim Brough | 09/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Nylons makea triumphant return to what they do best. This CD has one of the most interesting versions of The John Lennon classic "Let It Be" Gavin Hope lets lose on "Monkey", "Consider" and "LET IT BE" this album truly captures the Nylons live show and the reasons why they have been doing this for 20 years and have been signed to lables all around the world. A must have for any serious music lover."

FINE FABRIC

Tim Brough | Springfield, PA United States | 04/27/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Nylons once again provide us with a disc that shows why, when it comes to a capella singing, they remain the best. This album opens with a cascade/explosion of voices that burst into the Dion classic "Ruby Baby," lifting the disc off the ground in a dynamic way. Their forte is to take an instantly familiar song and make it their own, and I consider The Nylons one of the very few acts to be able to take on a Beatles' song without making me regret hearing it. As in their past choices ("Because," "Lady Madonna"), the life they breathe into "Let It Be" restates the original's anthemic qualities without detracting from the vocalistic blend. (I have on my wish lists of CD's an album that is comprised of The Nylons' favorites from the Lennon-McCartney songbook.) That doesn't mean The Nylons are trapped in the oldies. Their versions of George Michael's "Monkey," Hall and Oates' "I Can't Go For That" and Quincy Jones "Ai No Corrida" also stand out!Just a quick note: The version of "Fabric Of Life" on Nu Millennium records is the version most worth ordering. The original CD was issued in two versions for different territories, and the version here is what The Nylons considered to be their favorites between the two discs, with some additional vocal percussion. It's worth the decision."