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Amanda G. (literatec) from DES PLAINES, IL
Reviewed on 8/8/2006...

Michael Ball has one of the best voices in musical theater, so this is a definite must of any fan - particularly anyone who has seen him portray Marius in Les Miserables. However, there were a few bad decisions made here: performing songs meant for female voices or duets weren't the best choice ("All I Ask of You", "Last Night of the World", etc) but still a decent album.

The Musicals

Thayer | 09/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Michael Ball has one of the best male voices in musical theater. He has a powerful tone in his voice that allows him to competently interpret songs that need to be sung with vocal strength and range. But he can also do justice to those subdued songs where emotions take precedence over technical prowess.



A lot of the song choices were not exactly what would someone expect in a male solo vocalist. Songs that are generally sung by women like "With One Look" and "Don't Rain on My Parade" are in the album. As well as songs that are sung in duets like "All I Ask of You" and "The Last Night of the World". I think that's a great concept to include those kinds of songs.



His version of "The Last Night of the World" was beautiful. Makes me wonder how the song would've sounded if he played Chris opposite Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon. I also like his version of "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Losing My Mind". He was great in all of the tracks in the album, but those three songs are my favorite. .



Grade: A-"

Beautifully Done

Queenie | Camano Island, WA USA | 05/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Michael Ball sings with such emotion it is easy to believe he is singing directly to you. My favorite singers, like Michael Ball do more than just voice the words, they put their hearts into them. You can turn up the volume and get lost in their music. "Easy Terms" is one of my favorite tracks on this CD, as well as "Anthem.""