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Sheer Beauty, Heart, and an amazing amount of talent

Greenfire | California | 11/23/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It has been a long wait for Marc Jordan to release a recording of new music, and every second of this album is so masterfully produced, recorded, and performed, that every second of the interum has been worth the wait. If you are a Marc Jordan fan, this is the culmination of his best work presented anew. He does not reach a plateau, he just keeps rising. If you are unfamiliar with his music, and thus, have kept him on the periphery of the mainstream where he so belongs, then my only advice is that no matter what you choose to listen to, it does not get any better than this. For Blue Nile fans, he does an excellent version of their songs, even better than the one by the band who wrote the song. His music has a heart as deep and big as the sea, a simplicity that tugs at the inner reaches of time and hope, and compassion, and a wonderful blusey soul. This is weaved by masterful lyrics that are more akin to poetry, and masterful technical musicianship, vocals and songwriting ability. He creates an ambience like few artists can, and he just keeps painting masterpieces over masterpieces. He is one gifted man, and this is one gift that is appreciated."

The music that reached the verges.

dysio | 11/20/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I only knew Marc Jordan's 'This is how men cry' album and I loved it. But 'Make believe ballroom' is a Masterpiece - the Music, outstanding, wrenching collection of songs that just capture my soul. This is the Music I search for - and it takes so much time to find it. When you hear it, you can't get away from it. It's just It - like the passionate love.

It's one of my beloved albums. It will be in my heart forever - its mysterious blend of the fog of big cities and bohemian places will be never fully discovered. All the songs just possess soul and it's amazing, how each of them is so perfectly arranged.

These songs just tell the story and create them. Just close your eyes and listen to it..."

Just HOW does Marc Jordan do it over and over again?

mmclam | Wethersfield, CT USA | 08/25/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I stumbled on Marc Jordan one day in the early 90s when I listened to a song called "Coronation Street" that was played by an alternative radio station located at private university. Searched high and low for the release and finally found it on "Reckless Valentine." After one listen, I fell in love with Marc Jordan. Since then, I have had an impossible time finding any music by Marc Jordan through conventional brick-and-mortar stores, but thank goodness for Amazon! Make Believe Ballroom is wonderful! While there are many talented musicians in the marketplace, I would rather listen to 10 minutes of Marc Jordan than 24 hours of someone else! His style may be a bit mellow for some, but not moi!



If you enjoy Marc Jordan and do not already own Reckless Valentine, buy it. There are gems like "Back Street Boy" (more uptempo than most of his songs), "Little Lambs," "Waiting for a Miracle," "Must Have Left My Heart," "Coronation Street" and "I Held On Too Long." You won't be disappointed."