This week, we turn our attention towards “To Whom It May Concern”. Originally titled “Mr. Jones”, this song was reportedly written in response to manipulation the band experienced from their attorneys. As the story goes, the song had been completely finished (as “Mr. Jones”) for inclusion on the album, but once having learned of it,… Continue reading In Review: To Whom It May Concern
Category: In Review
reviews of songs, albums and videos.
In Review: Shelter
Originally titled “Shelter of My Heart”, it is the 11th track off of The Wedding Album, and was reportedly written during a period of time when the band gathered at Warren Cuccurullo’s place in London to write and record. Lyrics Just come softly to meIn the shelter of my heartI watch you from my window,… Continue reading In Review: Shelter
In Review: None of the Above
None of the Above was released as a single in Japan in 1994 by Toshiba-EMI. It’s placement on The Wedding Album, sitting just after “Femme Fatale” is interesting, given that the two songs are absolutely nothing alike. Let’s give the song a good listen and see! Lyrics I am I, myself aloneRealize I never need… Continue reading In Review: None of the Above
In Review: Femme Fatale
This week, we’re going to cover Femme Fatale, a cover of the original song released by Velvet Underground in 1986. This song was released as a single in France, and also as a promo single in the Philippines in 1994. The original song was written by Lou Reed at the request of Andy Warhol. It… Continue reading In Review: Femme Fatale
In Review: UMF
UMF is the eighth track on The Wedding Album, which means we are trekking our way right through! Let’s see what this one has in-store for us this week. Lyrics Here we standin the shadow of the master planmaking trouble wherever we canstir it up, stir it up, stir it upCan’t you see this boy… Continue reading In Review: UMF
In Review: Breath After Breath
It’s Monday after what was a very busy weekend for Amanda and I. We need to take a breath…and here we are, reviewing Breath After Breath (Corny segue?? You bet it was!!) Written by Duran Duran and Milton Nascimento, this song with a distinct Latin rhythm and feel features a ballad-y lyric sung in English… Continue reading In Review: Breath After Breath
In Review: Come Undone
Here we are, ready to review Amanda’s favorite song EVER….. Come Undone is the second single off of The Wedding Album, and it flew out of the gates, catapulted by the smash success of Ordinary World. It was the second consecutive US top-10 hit from the album, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard charts.… Continue reading In Review: Come Undone
In Review: Shotgun
It is Monday, which means we’re working on another fabulous review! Today, we’re taking a close look (and listen!) at Shotgun, an interlude track on The Wedding Album. Audio Lyrics Shotgun Get it together, thing is jumpin’ I wanna see your bullets pumpin’ Shotgun Get your finger on the trigger Got to make the shooter… Continue reading In Review: Shotgun
In Review: Drowning Man
This week, we are going to dive deep into the waters of Drowning Man. Hmm. That sounds…not right. Regardless, you get the point. The fourth track on The Wedding Album was released as a single to clubs in America in 1993. The single also had 12” promo releases in the UK and Italy. The song… Continue reading In Review: Drowning Man
In Review: Love Voodoo
This week, it is time to spend a little QT with Love Voodoo. This is the third track off of The Wedding Album, and was produced by John Jones. The song has been described as a hip-hop/ambient fusion track. Lyrics When I first met you on the roofYou caught me in your web of youthBut… Continue reading In Review: Love Voodoo