Where Our Love Grows

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Where Our Love Grows, the first album in two years from the '80s jazz/pop duo Swing Out Sister, proves that they can still produce catchy tunes of the quality that gave them their well-deserved success with singles such as "Break Out." The high production values, big brass sections, extravagant arrangements, and the exquisite voice of Corrine Drewery make for some great middle-of-the-road listening.

"Love Won't Let You Down" kicks the selection off with its upbeat rhythms and a blistering brass-driven melody that Bacharach could've written for Dusty Springfield. Drewery's vocal delivery is just as sassy and sophisticated as Springfield's, enhancing the retro feel to the track, a feel that is carried over throughout the whole of the record. The laid-back arrangement of "When the Laughter Is Over," with its swooning violins, slows the tempo down further, the subtle drum loop behind the orchestrated melody provides the song with a grove that so many ballads lack. The uplifting hook in the chorus of "Let the Stars Shine" really demonstrates the class of songwriting that Swing Out Sister are capable of. The harmonies smack of the Carpenters' fluffy, innocent pop, never seeming cheesy or outdated. The double bass of "Happy Ending" funks the track up, Drewery's Cleo Lane-like vocals take the listener to a smoky late-night jazz club.

Swing Out Sister are a retro band and always have been. But the pure quality of their output of the last two decades has meant that they have never sounded stale. Their craftsmanship and their musicianship have served them well, making them one of the biggest bands of the last 20 years, in Japan. Swing Out Sister will be around for a long time to come, if they remain consistent in doing what they do so well. --Jamie Clark

SPIN Magazine
"Swing Out Sister remain as sweet... as they always were!"

Where Our Love Grows

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Average customer rating: Absolutely superb! The Best Swing Out Sister Swings so sweet Sweet Escape One of the best SOS CDs

Where Our Love Grows Swing Out Sister Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Somewhere Deep in the Night Live Kaleidoscope World Matt's Mood Breakout: Best of Swing out Sister ASIN: B0002XL2WA Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

1. Love Won't Let You Down
2. Where Our Love Grows
3. When The Laughter Is Over
4. Certain Shades of Limelight
5. From My Window
6. Caipirinha
7. Where Our Love Grows (A Cappella)
8. Let The Stars Shine
9. We'll Find A Place
10. Happy Ending
11. La Source
12. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love)

Amazon.com

Where Our Love Grows, the first album in two years from the '80s jazz/pop duo Swing Out Sister, proves that they can still produce catchy tunes of the quality that gave them their well-deserved success with singles such as "Break Out." The high production values, big brass sections, extravagant arrangements, and the exquisite voice of Corrine Drewery make for some great middle-of-the-road listening.

"Love Won't Let You Down" kicks the selection off with its upbeat rhythms and a blistering brass-driven melody that Bacharach could've written for Dusty Springfield. Drewery's vocal delivery is just as sassy and sophisticated as Springfield's, enhancing the retro feel to the track, a feel that is carried over throughout the whole of the record. The laid-back arrangement of "When the Laughter Is Over," with its swooning violins, slows the tempo down further, the subtle drum loop behind the orchestrated melody provides the song with a grove that so many ballads lack. The uplifting hook in the chorus of "Let the Stars Shine" really demonstrates the class of songwriting that Swing Out Sister are capable of. The harmonies smack of the Carpenters' fluffy, innocent pop, never seeming cheesy or outdated. The double bass of "Happy Ending" funks the track up, Drewery's Cleo Lane-like vocals take the listener to a smoky late-night jazz club.

Swing Out Sister are a retro band and always have been. But the pure quality of their output of the last two decades has meant that they have never sounded stale. Their craftsmanship and their musicianship have served them well, making them one of the biggest bands of the last 20 years, in Japan. Swing Out Sister will be around for a long time to come, if they remain consistent in doing what they do so well. --Jamie Clark

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely superb!.......2007-06-08

This is the best CD Swing Out Sister has produced to date! Simply awesome songs!

The Best Swing Out Sister.......2007-05-12

Clearly, the best Swingout Sister album. I've been of fan of theirs since they first came out. Love all their albums but this one tops it all. Great jazzy sounds for that lazy summer feeling. Simply gorgeous.

Swings so sweet.......2007-03-30

If owned a bar/club and it was closing time, this is the album I'd throw on. Nah, if I owned a beach bar in Puerto Vallarta, this would be my anthem.

Imagine if Karen Carpenter, Sergio Mendes's Brazil 66 and Burt Bacharach all morphed into one---well this would be it. It swings, but not too fast---it's hip without trying and above all when you hear it, if you're a guy, it ill make you want to take home the prettiest girl in the bar or the sexiest one on the beach.

Sweet Escape.......2007-03-13

This album is very refreshing considering the fact that so much music today stays in the same place. Swing Out Sister takes the listener on a musical journey much the same way any classic late 60's/early 70's gem would. The music evokes vintage 5th deminsion/Friends Of Distiction/Love Unlimited. If you had a busy day and you wanna sit back and chill out to some soothing sounds, put on this cd and you wont be disappointed. The cd has a consistency to it that again is lacking in alot of popular cds on the market. Key tracks include the title cut, "When The Laughter is Over" and "Love Won't Let You Down" and in harmony with the title of this song, Swing Out Sister won't let you down with this release!!!

One of the best SOS CDs.......2006-10-08

This is my fave SOS CDs, this is the jazziest SOS ever.
however I can't believe no one mentioned about the quality of the recording.
The recording quality is very inconsistent. It varies from one song to another. Some of them are just very bad and dissapointing. And I feel it is unacceptable to be released.

I bought 2 CDs of this, since I thought I got a dud (or maybe pirated) but they are all the same.

Listen to the beginning of track 9 (We'll find a place), where you can hear that somebody just incrased the volume of some track and at the same time you can hear the hiss in the song.

Track 11 (La Source) which is my favorite song of the CD, you can easily hear the bottom frequency breaking up and distorted.
This is just shameful that a very good CD (with lots of good songs) is ruined with this bad recording.

I hope SOS re-release this album and fix the bad recording on some of the songs in the future. Then I will buy this again (my 3rd one).

Average customer rating: real music, real singing

Where Our Love Grows Swing Out Sister Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006B7JK2 Release Date: 2004-10-18

Tracks:

1. Love Won't Let You Down
2. Where Our Love Grows
3. When the Laughter Is Over
4. Certain Chades of Limelight
5. From My Window
6. Caipirinha
7. Where Our Love Grows
8. Let the Stars Shine
9. We'll Find a Place
10. Happy Ending
11. Source
12. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love) - Swing Out Sister, Swing Out Sister
13. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love)

Album Description

Asian pressing of the enduring British sophisti-pop duo's eighth studio album, previously a Japan exclusive release. Swing Out Sister are best known for their 80s hits, 'Breakout' & 'Twilight World'. Universal. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

real music, real singing.......2006-02-23

I am a huge fan of SOS. I have played this album for friends they really take notice. Most just remember "breakout" but really has never been interested. Then they hear this and really take notice. This album is a crown jewel for any music fan. It's a fun yet mature album. if you like basia you'll love this!!

Average customer rating:

Where Our Love Grows [JAPAN] Swing Out Sister Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NYALHK

Product Description

Track Listings 1. Love Won't Let You Down 2. Where Our Love Grows 3. When the Laughter Is Over 4. Certain Shades of Limelight 5. From My Window 6. Caipirinha 7. Where Our Love Grows (A Cappella) 8. Let the Stars Shine 9. We'll Find a Place 10. Happy Ending 11. Source 12. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love)

Average customer rating: You Won't Be Dissapointed I LOVE IT!!!

Where Our Love Grows Swing Out Sister Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002AY5E0 Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

1. Love Won't Let You Down
2. Where Our Love Grows
3. When the Laughter Is Over
4. Certain Chades of Limelight
5. From My Window
6. Caipirinha
7. Where Our Love Grows
8. Let the Stars Shine
9. We'll Find a Place
10. Happy Ending
11. Source
12. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love) - Swing Out Sister, Swing Out Sister
13. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love)

Amazon.com

Where Our Love Grows, the first album in two years from the '80s jazz/pop duo Swing Out Sister, proves that they can still produce catchy tunes of the quality that gave them their well-deserved success with singles such as "Break Out." The high production values, big brass sections, extravagant arrangements, and the exquisite voice of Corrine Drewery make for some great middle-of-the-road listening.

"Love Won't Let You Down" kicks the selection off with its upbeat rhythms and a blistering brass-driven melody that Bacharach could've written for Dusty Springfield. Drewery's vocal delivery is just as sassy and sophisticated as Springfield's, enhancing the retro feel to the track, a feel that is carried over throughout the whole of the record. The laid-back arrangement of "When the Laughter Is Over," with its swooning violins, slows the tempo down further, the subtle drum loop behind the orchestrated melody provides the song with a grove that so many ballads lack. The uplifting hook in the chorus of "Let the Stars Shine" really demonstrates the class of songwriting that Swing Out Sister are capable of. The harmonies smack of the Carpenters' fluffy, innocent pop, never seeming cheesy or outdated. The double bass of "Happy Ending" funks the track up, Drewery's Cleo Lane-like vocals take the listener to a smoky late-night jazz club.

Swing Out Sister are a retro band and always have been. But the pure quality of their output of the last two decades has meant that they have never sounded stale. Their craftsmanship and their musicianship have served them well, making them one of the biggest bands of the last 20 years, in Japan. Swing Out Sister will be around for a long time to come, if they remain consistent in doing what they do so well. --Jamie Clark

Customer Reviews:

You Won't Be Dissapointed.......2006-03-17

This is lush and vibrant music. Rich with sounds that make you want to listen and most of all dance to. "When The Laughter Is Over" has become somewhat of a classic among the Chicago Steppin" Crowd. It packs the floor everywhere it is played.

I LOVE IT!!!.......2004-09-08

FIRST THIS CD IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!

Swing Out Sister have done it again!!! The music on this cd is Rich and the melodies are fantastic!!! This cd envokes the best of 60's\70's Pop, Motown\early Philly soul, Dionne Warwick\Bacharach & David, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters, The 5th Demension, there are sounds on the cd that reminds me of Chris Clark's Motown Lp.. I've played this so much i can't get enough of it!!! Great music and lyrics!! I'm very bias when it comes to their cd's because i think everyone of them are great! but WOLG may be their Best!!!

Average customer rating: Good Stuff 70's style modern synth-pop = One Great CD! A bit disappointing No need to pay this price! Just Average SOS

Where Our Love Grows Swing Out Sister Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Somewhere Deep in the Night ASIN: B0001FACAM Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

1. Love Won't Let You Down
2. Where Our Love Grows
3. When the Laughter Is Over
4. Certain Chades of Limelight
5. From My Window
6. Caipirinha
7. Where Our Love Grows
8. Let the Stars Shine
9. We'll Find a Place
10. Happy Ending
11. Source
12. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love) - Swing Out Sister, Swing Out Sister
13. Love Won't Let You Down (More Love)

Customer Reviews:

Good Stuff.......2005-11-06

This album listens like a Best of Swing Out Sister album...except that all the compositions are original. It is beautifully appealing as a result.

Each song harkens back to some musical experiment undertaken in the past. For instance "La Source" is an instrumental revisitation of "Making the Right Move" while "Caipirinha" is a second take (17 years later) on "Coney Island Man". Other examples abound the rest of the release.

SOS have been difficult to track down since their last US release "Shapes and Patterns" which was a great effort....so I took a listen to this when I learned it had been released. I was pleasantly surprised.

Most SOS albums tend to get better with further listening, but I picked up on four immediate hits (songs I liked on the initial listen) for me:

Two instrumentals:
1. Caipirinha - awesome song, lots of vocalizing by Andy and Corinne...the harmonizing of the voices is quite nice. One of their best tracks to date.
2. La Source - infectiously catchy, yet mellow and understated, reminds me a lot of "Making the Right Move", which was a sublimely beautiful piece. Corinne's voice in combination with the saxophone is simply dreamy.

Two vocal tracks:
1. Happy Ending - catchiest vocal tune, and the lyrics are at least somewhat relevant to me.
2. Love Won't Let You Down - more catchy, excellently executed pop....

There are other good tunes as well, some will take some getting used to. This album is no masterpiece like Kaleidoscope World, but it's up there with the best of the rest.

70's style modern synth-pop = One Great CD!.......2004-12-12

Swing Out Sister's 2004 'Where Our Love Grows' is by far one of their best CD's. I was impressed by the lyrics of 'From my window' (a great song) to 70's beat-laden 'Love won't let you down' to the quirky yet upbeat 'Certain shades of limelight' to one of their best song ever, 'Happy ending'.

Corrine Drewery and Andy Connell's 'Where our love grows' bring stability to their recent slew of juxtapositioned releases that never really found new appeal - nor much radio play. While Drewery's deep chanteuse voice carries like before, here melodies now have a genuine one-on-one character. Andy Connell's beats just amaze me. This guy is a genius behind the keyboards and synths. WOW!

I highly recommend 'Where our love grows'. Its appeal seems to already be growing. For example, 'Where our love grows' is now being played at all Best Buys! (Rather funny, since they don't stock this CD)

The only thing I disliked was the outrageou$ price for this CD. Since there are no US distributors, you will have to shell-out top-dollar for this Japanese-only release (see Universal International-Japan).

The Sisters are back!
Enjoy,
-Steve

A bit disappointing.......2004-11-18

I think the overzealous reviews for this disc are nothing more than relief that a new CD by this great duo is out. I think they're the greatest "somewhat unknown" group in decades and their early works are incredible. I found this CD to be fairly mundane really, kind of the same old, same old Swing Out of the last few CDs. I enjoyed the upbeat tracks on their early CDs, and found this to be somewhat sleepy and fairly "down". Not to say it's not enjoyable, but they need the spark of their earlier release back. If this was a bit easier on the wallet I would have enjoyed it more too. Corrine is the best female vocalist I've heard, and Andy an incredible writer, but they need new hooks to put them back in elevators & stores everywhere.

No need to pay this price!.......2004-10-21

YO - finally, a new S.O.S. album is available domestically (and here at Amazon)! Wonderful album, but not at 35 dollars!!! Go find that one.

Just Average SOS.......2004-09-26

I brought this while on a first time visit to the U.K. I have all of the other SOS albums and couldn't resist getting it before it's October USA release date. I wish I would have
waited because I really wasn't impressed. "Somewhere Deep In
The Night" was so gorgeous. WOLG goes back to where they left
off with perhaps "Shapes And Patterns." "Love Won't Let You
Down" sounds like an outtake from that album. It's so hoeky.
Then there are the numerous instrumentals with the Carpenteresque/Brasil'66 chirping adlibs that are just throwaways. Is SOS running out of gas. Corrine's lyrics are
also really didn't grab me, but to be fair, if the music were
as stellular as it was on "Somewhere Deep In The Night" then
I wouldn't have really cared. I gave the album 3 stars because
eventhough, it's not really their best work, it still is a solid
collection of material and I'm sure people in general will like
it. One thing that I'm continuing to understand with music is
sometimes you must have certain personal experiences at the right time to really connect with certain music. I imagine WOLG
is that type of songfest. I definitely felt a high sense of emotinal connection with "Get In Touch With Yourself" immediately. That is still my favorite SOS platter. By the way,
isn't it time for this group to release some dance music again?

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