background music for a romantic evening - Michael Bolton is in his element in tossing off this 2003 collection--a very short one, it must be said--of fine old bluesy-romantic pieces. Gone for the moment is the flamboyant wall of musicians that backs up his more anthemic rock and roll pieces. The music here is supplied by a diminutive assortment of soft-spoken instrumentalist. All that s missing is a smoky stage and a cover charge.It s enough to get a man to wondering about the possibilities that Bolton and, say, Diana Krall might team up on a similar collection in the future. Bolton, truth be told, needs the variety a second voice would bring to this style of intimate singing. His voice is distinctive, strong, assured, but not supple. The give-and-take of a duet would raise the bar here.Bolton always assembles the best available package to make the music that happens behind him. The result? A light, appealing, exceedingly short tribute to songs well written, long ago.
ntac - as they once said in the movie office space, mb is a no talent azz clown.
Classic CD! - I never thought I would own a Michael Bolton CD! I heard this one playing at a cocktail party while on vacation and I fell in love with the mix. This is a great CD to play while relaxing in your kitchen at home---cooking a great dinner for two. I highly recommend it...
ROMANCE, INC. - This is one of the most romantic CD s I have ever heard. Bolton is in top form with this one. Perfect with a glass of wine, candles and the most important person in your life.
Okay... - This was an okay album. Michael doesn t seem to put any emotion into the songs, almost like he was forced to do the record. I definitely wasn t feelin it. As much as it hurts to say it, I can only squeeze 2 stars out of this one.