At Last

Descripción del producto The girl who just wanted to have fun has matured into a sensitive interpreter of eclectic standards. Taking a cue from Rod Stewart Cyndi Lauper applies her formidable pipes to an eclectic collection of covers that range from a few Edith Piaf tunes ("La Vie En Rose" and "Hymn to Love") to classics from the songbooks of Bacharach/David, Etta James, and Smokey Robinson. Although there are some upbeat tracks such as the remarkably authentic Specials-styled ska of a radically reworked "Sunny Side of the Street," a rather forced but fun duet with Tony Bennett on "Makin’ Whoopee," and the cha-cha, Ricky Ricardo-ized version of Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' "Stay," the album predominantly floats in a sober, pensive mood. Piano and subtle orchestrations add tension to sensitive readings of "Unchained Melody," "Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood," and an eerily somber "Walk on By." The effect is haunting and intimate as Lauper unleashes her inner Tori Amos. Shifting "You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me" into an aching ballad, the singer shows her remarkable vocal range and interpretive ability. Lauper's voice sparkles throughout, especially without the overproduction that has marred some of her previous efforts. As its title infers, At Last finally shows her true colors. --Hal Horowitz Tienda The girl who just wanted to have fun has matured into a sensitive interpreter of eclectic standards. Taking a cue from Rod Stewart Cyndi Lauper applies her formidable pipes to an eclectic collection of covers that range from a few Edith Piaf tunes ("La Vie En Rose" and "Hymn to Love") to classics from the songbooks of Bacharach/David, Etta James, and Smokey Robinson. Although there are some upbeat tracks such as the remarkably authentic Specials-styled ska of a radically reworked "Sunny Side of the Street," a rather forced but fun duet with Tony Bennett on "Makin’ Whoopee," and the cha-cha, Ricky Ricardo-ized version of Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' "Stay," the album predominantly floats in a sober, pensive mood. Piano and subtle orchestrations add tension to sensitive readings of "Unchained Melody," "Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood," and an eerily somber "Walk on By." The effect is haunting and intimate as Lauper unleashes her inner Tori Amos. Shifting "You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me" into an aching ballad, the singer shows her remarkable vocal range and interpretive ability. Lauper's voice sparkles throughout, especially without the overproduction that has marred some of her previous efforts. As its title infers, At Last finally shows her true colors. --Hal Horowitz

Detalles del producto Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del producto : 5,62 x 4,92 x 0,33 pulgadas; 3,84 Onzas Fabricante : Sony Legacy Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2003 Tiempo de ejecución : 50 minutos Producto en Tienda desde : Enero 12, 2007 Etiqueta : Sony Legacy ASIN : B0000DG06E Número de discos : 2 Clasificación en los más vendidos de Amazon: nº81,499 en CDs y Vinilo (Ver el Top 100 en CDs y Vinilo) nº118 en Cabaret (CDs y Vinilo) nº834 en New Wave nº919 en Pop Tradicional de Oldies Opiniones de clientes: 4.4 4.4 de 5 estrellas 722 calificaciones Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del producto : 5,62 x 4,92 x 0,33 pulgadas; 3,84 Onzas Fabricante : Sony Legacy Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2003 Tiempo de ejecución : 50 minutos Producto en Tienda desde : Enero 12, 2007 Etiqueta : Sony Legacy ASIN : B0000DG06E Número de discos : 2