She's still re-writing the rules.
Robert Koehl | Plano, Tx United States | 10/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My favourite Sandra album will always be Paintings in Yellow, but this one comes in as a close second. Probably cause it's SO different. After the Enigma by-the-numbers Close to Seven, it was nice to see her go way out into left field on this one. Her re-make of "Nights in White Satin" strikes me as the type of thing that would make Justin Hayward proud (he's even writing techno these days: English Sunset anyone?). "Won't Run Away" is my fave track on here. It's miles ahead of the butchured remix which appears on the "My Favourites" compilation. And as for "Will You Whisper," I think it's cool that she's exploring the lower registers. I consider it a rather gutsy number. I especially love "First Lullaby." Mike later did a more upbeat version on Transatlantic Air Waves, but the original is still the best. "Son of a Time Machine" has an interesting 50s surf guitar thing that appears from time to time, and "Invisible Shelter" is just classic Sandra. "Secret Land" lives!!!! Overall, one of the most gutsy releases from an artist who's made a career out of being musically daring."
Incredibly beautiful music
Draggin99Si | San Jose, CA | 03/04/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Sandra has done it once again, releasing very beautiful music! It is a nice change from her earlier works from the 80's, which had mainly fast catchy dance beats and that 80's pop sound. Half the songs on Fading Shades are very soothing and mesmerizing for the soul. The other half are uptempo dance songs which unfortunately aren't that good.The standout songs on this album are:First Lullaby
Nights in White Satin
I Need Love '95
Will You WhisperThe background beats on these particular songs sound haunting yet dreamy. The beats have been slowed down a bit but still possess that upbeat sound. There is this dreamy atmospheric feel to all the songs. The music has that Enigma touch and feel to it as alot of her 90's work veered into that general direction. There is nothing in the U.S. that sounds like or can be compared to this wonderful music that Sandra has put out. It is definitely unique sounding!The song "First Lullaby" is truly beauty beyond words. To me, it's the greatest song of her entire career. Overall, the music is very romantic and uplifting for the mind and spirit."
1995
Kyr Beliaev | Rossiya | 02/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
".Her best album?I like:
Nights In White Satin
I Will Not Run Away From You
Tell Me More
Will You Whisper?
My Invisible Shelter
You Are So Beautiful To MeThis CD is worth it.."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1