Title: Off-Key
Product review: There are two basic considerations in recorded music: how good is the music, and how good is the recording? The enjoyment of music, even great music, is diminished if the quality of the recording is compromised. That's why I am such a big fan of Mapleshade Records, whose recordings (as to the engineering or sound-quality) are almost always GREAT. I wish all record companies cared as much about sound quality! However, SOME of the Mapleshade records--including this one--are not so great musically (at least for my tastes).This CD has excellent sound-quality, but I have a hard time listening to the music. I have a little concern about its tempo and the song selection, but the biggest problem is that Shank sings just a bit off pitch throughout most of the record--and it annoys. This is an excellent recording of an off-key performance.
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