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- Summary: This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
- Record Label: Koch
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 10
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Mixed: 8 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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With their very different moods, the ‘London’ and ‘Dublin Sessions’ respectively nourish two different aspects of spiritual longing: the soul’s yearning for a sense of reverence and awe, and its equal need for spiritual intimacy, comfort and familiarity.
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The acoustic songs are pretty but tend to run together, waltz after waltz. The London versions are more individualized, and they let Ms. O’Connor push toward extremes.
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UncutIt smacks of compromise. [Jul 2007, p.109]
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Word-heavy, tune-light songs don't help... Worse, O'Connor's delicate voice can be heard puffing, straining and - horrors - singing flat!
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SpinThe second record falters with a clunky combo of Celtic rock and leaden hip-hop rhythms that squashes the fragile, hook-free tunes. [Jul 2007, p.100]
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The acoustic half... overshoots mere serenity and lands in a much sleepier place.
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If you are not Jah, however, you may lack the stomach for Sinead's megasincere tributes to Curtis Mayfield and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 14
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Mixed: 1 out of 14
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Negative: 3 out of 14
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MD.Jul 3, 2007Sinead has soul and this is one of her best efforts. She is the most underrated songwriter of her generation.
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stephanieh.Aug 5, 2007
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NeverT.Oct 26, 2007She is an incredible singer-songwriter. This record is a masterpiece.
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jyotirmayadasJul 3, 2007
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mikefJul 20, 2007
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ImanL.Jun 28, 2007
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DardoJul 12, 2007
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