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Review:
Those expecting Annie Lennox to come out full-guns-blazing for her solo debut, Diva, with the high energy electro-Europop-meets-American- R&B of her Eurythmics work may have to wind their pacemakers down a notch. The enigmatic vocalist who made a career toying with different notions of gender plays on the concept of fame here - Lennox dresses up in the persona of a solitary Diva trapped by counterfeit glory. The framework offers an effective stage for Lennox's husky voice, showcasing her as much more of a chanteuse than in the past. But the music is strangely muted and understated. In fact, the album almost works best as one integrated mood piece rather than a collection of individual songs. While Lennox succeeds in carving out a personality distinct from her Eurythmics days with Diva, one can't help but crave a shot of former partner Dave Stewart's musical muscle.
Track List:
1 Why Lennox 4:53
2 Walking on Broken Glass Lennox 4:12
3 Precious Lennox 5:08
4 Legend in My Living Room Lennox, Vettese 3:45
5 Cold Lennox 4:20
6 Money Can't Buy It Lennox 4:58
7 Little Bird Lennox 4:58
8 Primitive Lennox 4:16
9 Stay by Me Lennox 6:26
10 The Gift Bell, Buchanan, Lennox, Moore 4:52
11 Keep Young and Beautiful[*] Dubin, Warren 2:17
Those expecting Annie Lennox to come out full-guns-blazing for her solo debut, Diva, with the high energy electro-Europop-meets-American- R&B of her Eurythmics work may have to wind their pacemakers down a notch. The enigmatic vocalist who made a career toying with different notions of gender plays on the concept of fame here - Lennox dresses up in the persona of a solitary Diva trapped by counterfeit glory. The framework offers an effective stage for Lennox's husky voice, showcasing her as much more of a chanteuse than in the past. But the music is strangely muted and understated. In fact, the album almost works best as one integrated mood piece rather than a collection of individual songs. While Lennox succeeds in carving out a personality distinct from her Eurythmics days with Diva, one can't help but crave a shot of former partner Dave Stewart's musical muscle.
Track List:
1 Why Lennox 4:53
2 Walking on Broken Glass Lennox 4:12
3 Precious Lennox 5:08
4 Legend in My Living Room Lennox, Vettese 3:45
5 Cold Lennox 4:20
6 Money Can't Buy It Lennox 4:58
7 Little Bird Lennox 4:58
8 Primitive Lennox 4:16
9 Stay by Me Lennox 6:26
10 The Gift Bell, Buchanan, Lennox, Moore 4:52
11 Keep Young and Beautiful[*] Dubin, Warren 2:17
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