While best known for their Billboard Dance hits "Ocean Drive" and remake of Roxy Music's "More Than This", Madison Park covers the full spectrum of electronica with their sophomore album In The Stars. Ranging from downtemp... more »o to smooth dance grooves, each song delivers a great pop hook. The diversity inspires comparisons to Madonna, St. Etienne & Everything But the Girl. Co-produced with Lenny B (Gwen Stefani, Nastasha Beddingfield remixes, "I Touch Myself/Radikal Records), In The Stars also features collaborations with Paul T (Sony Asia) and De-Phazz proteges Sunday People.« less
While best known for their Billboard Dance hits "Ocean Drive" and remake of Roxy Music's "More Than This", Madison Park covers the full spectrum of electronica with their sophomore album In The Stars. Ranging from downtempo to smooth dance grooves, each song delivers a great pop hook. The diversity inspires comparisons to Madonna, St. Etienne & Everything But the Girl. Co-produced with Lenny B (Gwen Stefani, Nastasha Beddingfield remixes, "I Touch Myself/Radikal Records), In The Stars also features collaborations with Paul T (Sony Asia) and De-Phazz proteges Sunday People.
"After hearing the newest single from Madison Park, another great one to add to my collection, I decided to write a review of the full album. I've had it since it was released last summer and it hasn't left my player since. What I appreciate about Madison Park most is their ability to deliver both awesome dance songs as well as great downtempo, such as the title track "In the Stars". This is one of those CD's that you know you'll keep in your collection indefinitely."
Nice music; beautiful cover art, but not as compelling as Bo
ILikeAmazon | Arlington, VA USA | 11/17/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Compared to Boutique, I've found the selections, overall, less compelling and less interesting. Not to say it's a bad album, just that if you're going to collect Madison Park I'd start with Boutique. Looks like a fortune was spent on the cover art. Ms. Cool has never looked so glossy and sexy."
Soulful pop with a beat!
Give me a beat | Atlanta, GA | 10/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been a fan of Madison Park for sometime now. Boutique is still an album I listen to. Could they follow up with an album as strong? YES! I recently purchased In the Stars and cannot stop listening to it. The beats are infectious. It's a perfect balance of beautiful melodies and solid dance beats. Track # 1 (All about the Groove) is destined to be a dance club classic. Breathe and In the Stars really show Deanna Cool's range. Add this one to your collection."
Madison Park Keep the Music Coming
KRockwell | 08/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had In the Stars, for a little over a week now and it's addictive. Listening to this CD only gets better as you go. At first I kept repeating "Breathe" and "More than This" but now I just find myself playing it staight through over and over. I loved Madison Park's first album, too. I did noticed this was classified as "dance" on iTunes. I don't know that I would call it dance music, probably more like electronic. Who cares...it's great."
Listen Up! You'll Be Glad You Did
Music Addict / Philly | Philadelphia | 07/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Good positive vibes comes from the new Madison Park CD. When I find a CD that both me and my roommate like it's considered a big achievement because our musical tastes are so different. Madison Park is pumping out the cool grooves with pretty pop-oriented melodies and meaningful lyrics. The lyrics aren't too obscure so you don't get the message, but they are just clever enough. And the tempo of the CD changes just enough to where it keeps you right in the groove. You won't be disppointed with the purchase of their latest CD. I say just buy it."