A modern-day musical love story, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a sweet and funny romantic comedy about contemporary dating in New York City. The Wall Street Journal called it "everything an off-Broadway musical should be ... a ch... more »arming piece of work that will send you home smiling," and The New York Times concurred, praising it as "terrific, refreshing fun ? filled with wit and zest." And the acclaimed score by the new writing team of Ryan Cunningham & Joshua Salzman was hailed as "impressive, distinctive, tuneful and smart."« less
A modern-day musical love story, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a sweet and funny romantic comedy about contemporary dating in New York City. The Wall Street Journal called it "everything an off-Broadway musical should be ... a charming piece of work that will send you home smiling," and The New York Times concurred, praising it as "terrific, refreshing fun ? filled with wit and zest." And the acclaimed score by the new writing team of Ryan Cunningham & Joshua Salzman was hailed as "impressive, distinctive, tuneful and smart."
"This recording is really my favorite CD right now. Having seen it during its run in NY, I was afraid that some of the charm of the show would be lost without the visuals. I am happy to say that I couldn't have been more wrong. The music is fun and walks the line between pop and broadway unlike so many shows recently. And what a nice change to hear a modern pop score that isnt overamplified and all hard rock all the time. The lyrics, though, are the best thing about this CD. In the theater, it was sometimes hard to take them in, and here you can hear every one. Any show that speaks about friends with benefits, rebound time, and that chinese restaurant on the upper west side with the free wine is all good with me. Seriously, if you are a musical theater fan, you will love this album. I know I do."
Innovative and hilarious
Gerry Gagnon | New York, NY | 10/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this performed live and it was phenomenal. The music will keep your feet tapping, and the lyrics are clever and absurdly funny. Behind the humor is a lucid take on love in the 21st century, surviving life in the big city, and stealing free wine from an all-you-can-drink restaurant. This show has a distinctive style and I highly recommend it."
Honest and charming...
musicalthtrprincess | Brooklyn, NY | 10/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think Salzman and Cunningham have done a bang-up job with the "I love you because" recording... The story seems like a scene from my life, as a single girl living in NYC. I thought the lyrics were smart and witty and so many moments were highlighted beautifully by this delightful score. I'm hyped to see what this team puts out next!"
Listenable, Clever, and Fun
anonymous | Cambridge, MA | 11/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great album. It's well scored, well sung, and well recorded. You can listen to it over and over again just for the catchy tunes, but I really recommend taking the time to listen to the lyrics. They're often laugh-out-loud funny, but manage to carry a lot of insight too. If you've ever been in a relationship (good, bad, or otherwise), you'll certainly hear things on this album that ring true. This is the kind of album that'll be a staple in your collection for years."