Title: Don't listen to those bad reviews!!!
Product review: Firstly, I bought this hearing the bad reviews, and likewise, expected a bad score. Not so. In perfect honesty, I think it's my favourite Sondheim score. It's simple, and sometimes less IS more. To take this for what it is, a cast recording, and not a stage performance, I'd highly recommend this CD. The two shining voices on this recording easily are McGillin's and Creel's. I'd fallen in love with McGillin's voice after having seen 'Phantom' on Broadway and I wasn't disappointed in the least by this recording. If any blame is to be placed, it should be upon John Weidman for the book. Like 'Assassins,' the production has a wonderful score, but the book simply cannot match it. Surely the score lacks the brilliance of 'Sunday...' but nonetheless, it's worthwhile to listen to, whether or not you're a fan of Stephen [Sondheim].
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