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Music : Live at the Hammersmith Apollo - London
Rating: 
- "Live" album reveals singer's limitations
As one that has long admired the grittiness of O'Neal, I looked forward to his first live album. A singer that had a slew of hits in the late eighties through early nineties, O'Neal disappeared from the American music scene but has had considerable success in his adopted England, where this album was recorded.
Though his voice shows signs of having aged, O'Neal still effectively expresses his skills as a vocalist as he runs through several of the familiar songs of which he had chart success. The band that accompanies the singer is first-rate, backing him up with some truly funky and distinctive arrangements of the songs, most penned by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
The weakness of the release lies in the fact that O'Neal is not good at audience repartee. His "laughs" sound staged and he doesn't provide any interesting asides as he makes the seques between songs. His occasional use of expletives delete from his stage performance, seeming to make him sound a bit too "streetwise". He peppers too much of his banter with 80's lingo/sayings that makes him appear dated.
Most "live" recordings allow the listener to learn more about the performer; unfortunately, what one learns about "Alex" here is a bit detrimental to his character.
Rating:
- exciting funny and sensually beautifull
Im listening 2 this right now as i just got the double cds 2day and couldnt believe my ears. Alex is such like hearing My favourite artist James Brown live.He is so funky and strong. he really knows how to get a crowd going. women will melt at his unbelievable voice that is still really good considering his age. Men will love it also specially on the fast tracks. I was pleased with the band that sounds really tight! and well mixed for this recording which is so important in a live album. Im so sad Alex droped out for a while early in his career when he was at his peak because i dont think he got all the recognition he deserved and would have made more great 80s and 90s albums but i suppose many greats get looked over for rubbish. If your a fan of Alexander o Neil you have to buy this album. You wont stop playing it!!! the songs are exciting but when thing get slow its like your in heaven. The music is beautifull, my favourite has got to be the bed song leading into "if you were here tonight" which i believe is probably the best love song of the eighties if not of all time. He inspires me also as a Singer and Musician cos he`s got Staying power. I grew up on his music,...Love you Alex
Rating: - A Night to Remember
"Im back home in London England" are the cries of Alexander O'Neal i nthe opening track "Innocent"
"I Thought You Knew!" He bellows out to everyone.
Well being one Alex's biggest fans, I certainly know. I've been to see Mr O'Neal over 10 times since 97 alone. And I was lucky to be at this gig which has gone on to be the live Album. He Loves England, he had a few words to say about his country america - not the nicest I may add.
It was a wet November night in London, where Alex performed to another packed out crowd.
He goes through all his hits, "What Can I Say" is truly electrifying. His ballads are always his forte. "A Broken Heart Can Mend" sends shivers down my spine everytime he sings it. "The Lovers" is just pack full of that soulful melody that Alex hits so well.
It was nice to see him do tracks from the All true man album - four in fact. The title track, Sentimental, Shame on Me (was the first time i'd ever heard him sing that live) and the encore track What is this thing called love.
Of course the big tracks were on display. Criticize and Fake are both there - going on for over 10 mins each. The two major ballads are there too - Sunshine is just fantastic. And you get the 5 minute bedscene which leads into Alex's defining song - If You Were Here Tonight.
100 Minutes on here - and this has been edited down so you can imagine how good it was to be there.
Alexander O'Neal is the best Live performer I have ever seen. He is amazing. And for many Americans it is a shame that they will not really see much of him as he has adopted England as his new home.
Don't miss out on this wherever you are - spend the money and buy it.
Rating: - have been playing this non stop for 4 days!!
With this new soulful, up beat album containing all his classics, he proves he still has all the magic of the eighties. I am thoroughly enjoying this new addition to my collection. It is a serious must for any Alexander O'Neal fan, and I can't reccomend it strongly enough.
Rating: - Fantastic!!
This a fantastic album by the one and only Alexander O'Neil!! containing all his greatest hits. I was at his concert in Hammersmith Apollo, nothing quiet compares to that, however you cant get no better than this album!! Highly recommended to any O'Neil fans!!
- "Live" album reveals singer's limitationsAs one that has long admired the grittiness of O'Neal, I looked forward to his first live album. A singer that had a slew of hits in the late eighties through early nineties, O'Neal disappeared from the American music scene but has had considerable success in his adopted England, where this album was recorded.
Though his voice shows signs of having aged, O'Neal still effectively expresses his skills as a vocalist as he runs through several of the familiar songs of which he had chart success. The band that accompanies the singer is first-rate, backing him up with some truly funky and distinctive arrangements of the songs, most penned by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
The weakness of the release lies in the fact that O'Neal is not good at audience repartee. His "laughs" sound staged and he doesn't provide any interesting asides as he makes the seques between songs. His occasional use of expletives delete from his stage performance, seeming to make him sound a bit too "streetwise". He peppers too much of his banter with 80's lingo/sayings that makes him appear dated.
Most "live" recordings allow the listener to learn more about the performer; unfortunately, what one learns about "Alex" here is a bit detrimental to his character.
Rating:
- exciting funny and sensually beautifullIm listening 2 this right now as i just got the double cds 2day and couldnt believe my ears. Alex is such like hearing My favourite artist James Brown live.He is so funky and strong. he really knows how to get a crowd going. women will melt at his unbelievable voice that is still really good considering his age. Men will love it also specially on the fast tracks. I was pleased with the band that sounds really tight! and well mixed for this recording which is so important in a live album. Im so sad Alex droped out for a while early in his career when he was at his peak because i dont think he got all the recognition he deserved and would have made more great 80s and 90s albums but i suppose many greats get looked over for rubbish. If your a fan of Alexander o Neil you have to buy this album. You wont stop playing it!!! the songs are exciting but when thing get slow its like your in heaven. The music is beautifull, my favourite has got to be the bed song leading into "if you were here tonight" which i believe is probably the best love song of the eighties if not of all time. He inspires me also as a Singer and Musician cos he`s got Staying power. I grew up on his music,...Love you Alex
Rating:
- A Night to Remember"Im back home in London England" are the cries of Alexander O'Neal i nthe opening track "Innocent"
"I Thought You Knew!" He bellows out to everyone.
Well being one Alex's biggest fans, I certainly know. I've been to see Mr O'Neal over 10 times since 97 alone. And I was lucky to be at this gig which has gone on to be the live Album. He Loves England, he had a few words to say about his country america - not the nicest I may add.
It was a wet November night in London, where Alex performed to another packed out crowd.
He goes through all his hits, "What Can I Say" is truly electrifying. His ballads are always his forte. "A Broken Heart Can Mend" sends shivers down my spine everytime he sings it. "The Lovers" is just pack full of that soulful melody that Alex hits so well.
It was nice to see him do tracks from the All true man album - four in fact. The title track, Sentimental, Shame on Me (was the first time i'd ever heard him sing that live) and the encore track What is this thing called love.
Of course the big tracks were on display. Criticize and Fake are both there - going on for over 10 mins each. The two major ballads are there too - Sunshine is just fantastic. And you get the 5 minute bedscene which leads into Alex's defining song - If You Were Here Tonight.
100 Minutes on here - and this has been edited down so you can imagine how good it was to be there.
Alexander O'Neal is the best Live performer I have ever seen. He is amazing. And for many Americans it is a shame that they will not really see much of him as he has adopted England as his new home.
Don't miss out on this wherever you are - spend the money and buy it.
Rating:
- have been playing this non stop for 4 days!!With this new soulful, up beat album containing all his classics, he proves he still has all the magic of the eighties. I am thoroughly enjoying this new addition to my collection. It is a serious must for any Alexander O'Neal fan, and I can't reccomend it strongly enough.
Rating:
- Fantastic!!This a fantastic album by the one and only Alexander O'Neil!! containing all his greatest hits. I was at his concert in Hammersmith Apollo, nothing quiet compares to that, however you cant get no better than this album!! Highly recommended to any O'Neil fans!!