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Sandra Bernhard
Whatever It Takes
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Pop

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. All Around
2. Whatever It Takes
3. Don't Cry in Bed
4. A New World
5. A Touch in Love
6. We're on Our Way
7. Can You See
8. Why So Blue
9. The Sun Comes Out
10. A Woman in Love

CD Details

All Artists: Sandra Bernhard
Title: Whatever It Takes
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mi5
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 8/25/2009
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Pop
Style: Adult Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 822720014026

Synopsis

Album Description

2009 release. Whatever It Takes, Sandra Bernhard's debut foray into Afro/Rock, is the album her fans have been waiting for. Hollywood and TV star, the multitalented Ms. Bernhard is renowned for her stage performances that have included comedy and music. Whatever It Takes is a concept album about sexual, religious and racial intolerance. Sandra Bernhard, an outspoken advocate for the rights of women, collaborated with some of the best African musicians on this album. Lyrically and musically, the album is a worldwide musical celebration of freedom. This album, produced by Ted Mason of Modern English allows Sandra to find a new musical direction. It is sure to be a favorite of her wide fan base that includes liberal and conservative women, gays and lesbians, as well as a more mainstream audience that knows her from TV and film.

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CD Reviews

Avoid This...Whatever It Takes

J. Jenkins | Near Washington DC | 09/19/2009

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I love me some Sandra Bernhard--I saw WITHOUT YOU, I'M NOTHING ten times between the live show and the film. And I'm one of the world's most devoted Chrissie Hynde fans. So imagine the shift from excitement to dread while trying to listen to this CD. Bernhard does not possess the lovliest of voices, but her confidence and physicality never fail to capture you when you see her live. She's funny, edgy and totally in command on stage. And therein is where the problem exists. Remove her stage presence and what you have left is a voice that doesn't sound all that captivating. The writing on this CD is lamentably bad. Bernhard's bits of self-indulgence on stage are funny because you know she's winking you in on the joke. Here, there's no eye contact and some of the lyrics just come off as truly Tyra Banks-ish in terms of the diva's self worth. Even Chrissie Hynde, the greatest rocker EVER, fails to ignite the proceedings and that's how the album starts! Her attempts at world music lack the conviction of the style she's emulating. It's as if all the budget went into the cover photo and all the creativity got left on the floor. Had Bernhard been allowed to interject some of her stinging comedy into the mix, this CD could have had a bit of life kicked into it. Anyone new to Bernhard's work will find this selection tedious, tired and most likely will never ever care to hear from her again. For anynoe who studies music and is "classically trained," you'll find yourself zipping through the tracks to end the nightmare quickly. Sorry Sandra, but without musicality, this is nothing...."

Finally A Sandra Bernhard record for world music fans

michael esterson | 08/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really love the record, it is produced by the guy from modern english Ted Mason. and even features chrissie Hynde on a few trax It has an amazing mix of african and some latin rhythms and it is a joyous and at times rebellious album that breaks new ground for sandra, as a life long fan i would have to recommend this for any serious fan of sandra bernhard, it is a whole new dimension for her.."

Sticking up for Sandra

lazytime | NYC | 09/22/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a fan of Sandra Bernhard's work since the '80s and as any die-hard knows, her first love is music. She herself has said in interviews that she wishes she could be a singer-songwriter like Joni Mitchell. Alas, she is a comedy legend and I love her for it and applaud her going after her dream and trying something different here. Her singing may be an acquired taste for some, but after a couple of listens I'm actually quite into this album. Genre-busting, surprising, uplifting. (My favorite track is "The Sun Comes Up," which reminds me of Astrud Gilberto.)"