Negative Positive
Title: Doesn't hold a Candle to the Original
Review: What a let down. I just hope the movie is not as weak as this offereing. Just never takes off. The original Broadway recording has spark and fire. This one sizzles every now and then. The vocals (with a notable exception) and the muscians are very good, but they just don't soar. It is like they are holding back. The pacing is also a little slower. The biggest distraction in this cd are the vocals of Anthony Rapp. This guy can sing, but do we really have to hear him gulp for air before every phrase? After a few listens I just couldn't stand it. Usually they will edit that out of a recording. Can't figure out why this got through or why he doesn't have better breath control by this stage of his career.Love the music, love the show, but am really dissappointed with this cd. It will be on my shelf, and the original will come off and be played when I want to listen to the music.
Is the review positive or negative? 