Why Play Around?

Why Play Around?

Track Listings

1. Wasteland

2. Revenge

3. Bullets & Blades

4. Undead

5. Merritt's Girlfriend

6. Sudden Death

7. Wargasm

8. Coucou

9. Humanoid

Tracks:

Let Yourself Go
If
How Long Has This Been Going On?
My Funny Valentine
Hanging Around with You (with Jason Alexander)
The Girl in 14G
I'll Tell the Man in the Street
I'm a Stranger Here Myself
Nobody Else But Me
Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me/Why Can't I?
Should I Be Sweet?
He's Just an Ordinary Guy
Going to the Dance with You
On a Turquoise Cloud
You'll Never Know
Daddy

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Kristin Chenoweth won a Tony for the supporting role of Sally Brown in the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, made a memorably vampy Lily in the 1999 television film of Annie, and had an NBC sitcom created for her, Kristin! Now she grabs the spotlight in Let Yourself Go, her first solo recording. She mixes torchy standards ("My Funny Valentine," "How Long Has This Been Going On?") with Faith Prince-style sauciness ("If"), gets to show off her operatic and scat chops in the miniplay "The Girl in 14G," and shares a light duet with Jason Alexander (reviving his musical theater career post-Seinfeld). Perhaps her "Stranger Here Myself" isn't the weightiest you've ever heard, but this is an enjoyable album with a good deal of old-fashioned class, expertly accompanied by Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

One of the best ever!.......2007-04-24

Do I mean the best album or the best singer? You are correct if you said both! I saw Kristin Chenoweth on a PBS show "Broadway's Best at the Pops," (though it was not the first time I had heard her) and decided to check out the offerings here. This is a collection of the kind of music and performances I love. She has a great range, a precise pitch, and a great style that is at the same time true to the music and to herself. In an era when singers try to outdo each other re-interpreting the composer's original work, not usually with great success, she is a blessing!

Kristen Chenowith.......2007-02-26

I bought this CD for the Girl in 14G. Yes, it's that good...

Has its moments.......2007-02-19

After watching Candide endlessly and going to see Ms. Chenoweth in The Apple Tree, I was hungry for something more portable to listen to. At times this fits the bill, but what surprised me the most is how thin her voice comes across on this recording. Perhaps it was the joy of seeing her live that has ruined this listener; perhaps I need to upgrade my aging music system. Then again, maybe the recording is just not as good as Ms. C singing Bernstein or as good as staring at Ms. C command a Broadway stage.

Great CD!.......2007-01-19

I truly enjoy listening to this CD. Kristin Chenoweth's vocal style and abilities are very well-matched to the songs selected for this album. If you enjoy classic, older-style Broadway/popular tunes, I would highly recommend this CD. Ms. Chenoweth has a bright, expressive voice and does a fantastic job with this material.

As with any full-length CD, there are a couple of songs I am not as crazy about, but that has to do with the songs themselves, not Ms. Chenoweth's vocal performance. Overall, I love this album and have listened to it several times now, since receiving it as a Christmas gift last month.

This woman has what it takes, and then some..........2007-01-12

Kristin Chenoweth brings new life to some timeless Broadways tunes while introducing a few wonderful new ones. This high pitched vocal goddess effortlessly provides for a nearly flawless and easy listening experience. I definitly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys jazz vocals, showtunes, or just a new spin on some old classics.

Average customer rating:

ALL TIME CLASSIC
This album kills!
10 stars. Nothing ever made sounds like this.
Wargasm_Why Play Around
Good old speed metal!

Why Play Around?
Wargasm
Manufacturer: Profile
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Wasteland
Revenge
Bullets & Blades
Undead
Merritt's Girlfriend
Sudden Death
Wargasm
Coucou
Humanoid

Customer Reviews:

ALL TIME CLASSIC.......2005-08-27

one of the best metal albums ever!! ok this review is going to be a bit biased because ive wathched these guys play for 20 years
(united furn. rules) but if these guys got on a label (major or not) that REALLY supported there bands these guys would have been HUGE!! if you never had the pleasure of seeing them live you have not lived!! i have seen a lot of bands live but no one i repeat NO ONE is as tight as this band and that is a hard thing to say after sitting behind neal peart and rush (20ft on stage)live and steely dan (front row) mettalica (10 times)plus endless more you get the picture. i mean any genre!! ive been watching (and harasing, "you guys gonna play some accept or ufo tonight") these guys for years and they just get better and better WPA is there finest album by far (but it could be because it the 1 ive been listening to longest) that i have ever heard it is the best example of the boston scene back in the mid to late 80's and there were a lot of great bands (slapshot, sam black church, seka,meliah rage (another band that got no support)and so many more i forgot to mention. (you could got to kenmore sq almost any night of the week and catch a great show) but these guys were always the kings for me. hometown pride? i dont know but 1 listen to WPA will have you hooked! no filler just killer ,wateland ,revenge and humanoid are amongst some of my faves hard to find but well worth it!!! dont forget UGLY & Suicide notes PS. GUYS WHERE IS THE DVD?

This album kills!.......2004-07-11

I finally got a copy of this rare classic the other day and I can't say I was disappointed! Nothin' here but great riffs to go with matching lyrics that help create some of the most killer and memorable songs in metal history. "Undead" is my personal favorite, alongside "Humanoid", and I strongly advise anyone who hasn't heard it yet to get this album someway, somehow and make your ears bleeeed!

10 stars. Nothing ever made sounds like this........2004-05-25

A dang shame these boys didn't get the financial breaks other less talented bands have. The song Wargasm is in my opinion one of the greatest metal songs of all time. The tightness of this band is rivaled only by metallica's older classic music. Lyrics are great and the music is just incredible. Metal with a quality that makes this band easy to listen to. All Wargasm cd's are masterpieces. They are one of the most talented 3 peice bands ever. The wall of sound that they produce is stunning. Vocals fit perfect. I've made copies for all my friends with my perfect, pristine original because it is not available any more. If you want one email me and I'll make you one, cheap at castlehayne@bellsouth.net. I'd like to do whatever I could to promote this quality music that is so rare these days.

Wargasm_Why Play Around.......2003-11-14

These three crazy mutha f'ers brought metal a new edge with their insane drummer Barry "THe f'in Animal" Speilberg on the skins, master guitarist and Barry's big bro, Richard Spielberg with his furious leads and the crunchiest crunchin your ears will ever hear. He also shows off his talent on a beautiful classical cover of "Le Cou Cou" along with legendary singer, song writer, and second best only to the late great Clifford Burton (R.I.P. Cliff!!!!!!!) Bob Mayo(naise!-just kiddin' Bob, I know you hate that!) on the big bad bass. Bob's vocals are like a cross between Algy Ward of Tank and Tom Araya possessed by the devil. Their final album Suicide Notes will also make the hair on the back of your head stand at attention. Huge in Europe, especially Germany, only to be screwed over by their label back in the USA. Rest in peace 'GASM!!! EVERY METALHEAD SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST FIVE COPIES OF THIS ON TAPE AND CD HIDDEN AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS SO YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE ONE IN YOUR POSSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!If you can find it, buy it.

Good old speed metal!.......2002-05-20

I first heard this band's demo tape, named Rainbows Flowers Kittens and Puppies, when they were called Maniac. Then I saw them in a Boston dance club that featured live metal bands once a week. My right ear is still ringing (no kidding, but don't feel too sorry for me :). They changed their name to Wargasm after a dispute with another band (so I heard).

Tracks:

The Street Where You Live - Peter Land/Michael Sadler/Peter Fleetwood/Placido Domingo
Hrather On The Hill - Sally Ann Howes
Almost Like Being In Love - Marti Webb
How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life? - The Flavin And Bonnie Langford
Come Back To Me - Burton Lane
On A Clear Day You Can See Forever - Elaine Paige
How To Handle A Woman - Martin Smith
Follow Me - Claire moore
If Ever I Wouls Leave You - Robert Meadmore
Camelot - Christopher Cazenove & Full Company
Garbage Isn't What It Used To Be - Gerard Kenny
Gigi - Daniel Massey
I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore - Jean-Pierre Aumont
Why Him? - Liz Robertson
One MOre Walk Around The Garden - Martin Smith/David Kernan/Robert Meadmore
Take Care Of This House - Pareicia Routledge
Wanderin' Star - Tim Rice And Cantabile
Another Life - Liz Robertson
Ascot Gavotte - The My Fair Lady Company
I Could Have Danced All Night - Anne Rogers
The Rain In Spain - Placido Domingo/Liz Robertson & Richard Caldicot
I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face - Douglas Fairbanks
Dance A Little Closer - Full Company

Customer Reviews:

Simply Marvelous!.......2001-05-21

One of the best CDs I've bought in years! Granted, I'm a bit Lerner-biased having played Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady before...and I just love his stuff anyways -- but nonetheless this CD is a GREAT buy! I found it in a store somewhere about 2-3 months ago, and I don't think it's left my CD player since. Domingo's occasional appearances add SUCH classy humor that I just roll over laughing everytime he sings! Granted, one must be at least fairly familiar with the story and flow of My Fair Lady to get all the jokes, but even without that, it's still a series of stellar performances. Buy this CD!