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Old 02-13-2011, 03:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Funny. At the time Hazards of Love came out, I was deeply into Picaresque, and did not take well to Hazards at all. They came to town touring the album, and I had no interest in going. It wasn't until a friend whom I respect music-wise was adamant that I give Hazards a proper chance that I finally started to see its beauty. The storyline may be rather whimsical but it is eloquently delivered, and no one can argue that Shara's (My Brightest Diamond) voice is nothing short of amazing. Seriously, just watch any live performance by her. The fact she's a trained opera singer is obvious.

Now I kick myself for not going to that show.

Back to the topic of The King is Dead, this album is a little country for me. I'm still trying to get used to it. Some songs are quite beautiful, others I cringe at a little bit. I don't see it getting a lot better for me - perhaps I shouldn't have just bought the LP without listening first.
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