Eric Gadd [Import]

Track Listings

1. Excuse Me, Hallelujah

2. Small

3. Do You Believe In Me

4. Kiss Of Life

5. She Needs My Love

6. Deadstone

7. Power Of Music

8. Paradise Underground

9. Take Him Down

10. I'll Be Your Life

11. Glorious Days

Eric Gadd,Eric Gadd,Wea/Warner,R&B/Soul

Eric Gadd [Import]

Product Description

Extremely rare import only release from Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman. 8 tracks: 1) 24 Hours; 2) Feel the Love - Oomachasaooma; 3) Yes I Am!; 4) Americana Panorama; 5) City Lights; 6) Food For Thought; 7) Working Girls; 8) Taxi! Taxi!

Customer Reviews:

an evocative masterpiece; amply displays the genius of Eric Stewart.......2005-03-16

Although they would eventually return in the early '90s, 10cc disbanded after the "Windows In The Jungle" album from October of 1983, but geez, they sure did go out on an artistic high note.

Eric Stewart's "Frooty Rooties" solo album came out in 1982, & it showed him downplaying the humor element of 10cc, and instead, delving deeper into the hauntingly serious (with a capital 'S') vibe which he'd begun to pursue more heavily on certain tracks on the previous couple 10cc albums--Stewart's lyrical preoccupation with lovelessness/ sex-without-love came roaring to the forefront, while his characteristic humor/ tongue-in-cheekness largely fell by the wayside. That vibe is very much carried over on "Windows...", making this feel more like a Stewart solo album opposed to a proper 10cc release--although songwriting on every track here is credited to Eric Stewart/ Graham Gouldman, the record seems to be mostly Stewart's baby. Graham Gouldman's clearly audible on background vocals throughout, plus samples of his "Kit Mambo" track (from his 1980 "Animalympics" soundtrack) bookend the album, but overall his influence, though detectable, is not felt all that strongly--his contributions become even more suspect when considering that a track called "She Gives Me Pain", the b-side to the "Feel The Love" single, was credited to Stewart/ Gouldman even though it's just an ever-so-slighty remixed version of "Disco Bumpin'" that was on Eric's 1980 "Girls" soundtrack & had there been credited to Stewart/ [Duncan] Mackay (!). Additionally, nearly all the lead vocals on "Windows..." are from Eric, not a bad thing considering he's one of the finest vocalists in history and the fact that the material suits him perfectly. Speaking of vocals, there's a load of those densely textured '10cc style' harmony vocals on "Windows...", and they're simply amazing. Another change with this album is that drummer Paul Burgess who had played with 10cc since 1977's 'Deceptive Bends' was gone--through working with Paul McCartney, Stewart had met legendary session drummer Steve Gadd who subsequently was brought in to play on "Windows..." Simon Phillips, another session legend who had previously worked with Eric & 10cc, also drums on here, as does Stuart Tosh on "Food For Thought".

The resulting album finds Stewart realizing his serious ambitions in spellbinding fashion. The compelling 8-minute album opener "24 Hours" is an evocative, dreamy, 'day in the life'-type song with Eric Stewart in peak form vocally, which is saying a lot, and it's wonderfully melodic, moves seamlessly from section to section, and conveys a variety of emotions--it's simply masterful and absolutely exquisite. "Feel The Love" is an infectious, reggae-flavored pop tune with a soaring chorus, terrific background vocals, and an uncanny drum performance from Steve Gadd. "Yes I Am!" is an atmospheric, emotional romantic ballad which segues into the moody "Americana Panorama" which has great wordplay. The upbeat "City Lights" is a fun uptempo pop-rocker, and it's got cool funky bridge sections that have Gouldman on lead vocals. "Food For Thought" is also reggae-flavored and super catchy, and has humourous lyrics relating physical attraction to food terminology. "Working Girls" is a biting examination of what people will resort to in order to 'get ahead' in the world. The album closing epic "Taxi! Taxi!" is in quite a similar vein to Eric's "The Ritual" (from "Frooty Rooties")--it's a song about finding escape from the 'rat race' and falling in love--and it's dreamy, wonderfully melodic, arrestingly dramatic, and has a wonderful tenderness to it; it masterfully brings closure to the album.

It would be great to see "Windows In The Jungle" made readily available on CD with the terrific non-LP track "The Secret Life Of Henry" added as a bonus track; it's an epic song about wanting to break out of the cobwebs of everyday life with a propulsive, high-flying main song portion--thematically it would have fit in perfectly on "Windows..." and it was released as the b-side of the "Food For Thought" single.

Overall, "Windows..." is so criminally underrated, it's beyond all belief--this is seriously one of THE best albums ever made. Sure, it's got a considerably different overall vibe than their other albums, but it's great in its own right (way better than the overrated "Deceptive Bends"). "Windows In The Jungle" is definitely a must-have for any serious listener--I can't see how any true 10cc fan will go wrong with it.

(P.S. I have recently seen a CD version of "Windows In The Jungle" being sold that does indeed have "The Secret Life Of Henry" added, but it clearly appears to be a bootleg from Russia (that's where it was being sold), and I know from experience that Russian reissues will sometimes shave off portions of tracks and so forth, so I'd proceed with great caution.)

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Floating
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000026TNX
Release Date: 2002-07-17

Tracks:

What Once Was
Why Don't You, Why Don't I
There's No One Like You
Still Your Man
I Am The One
There She Goes
For You
Miracle
Interlude
Matching
I Will Always Depend On You
Nothing Secret
Floating On Love
Outro

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The best

On Display
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000ZMF9O
Release Date: 2002-07-17

Tracks:

Ask Me
Wish I
God Gave Me You
If You Don't Like It
Heaven Is Asleep
From Today Till Tommorow
Helping Hand
People Tell Me
Trouble
Stretch Your Ego
On Display

Customer Reviews:

The best.......2006-11-20

This is absolutely Eric Gadd's best album. He recorded it in New York, and I realy think that you can sense that in the music. Please check out his other albums.

And please listen to the wounderful background singers, Margaretha and Mija Folkesson, Swedens best.

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Life Support
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Stockholm
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A06VO4
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

You Gotta Love Someone
Spell on Me
Hold On (Life Support)
Permission to Love
I Can't Say
Stay This Way
Avalanche
Somebody with a Broken Heart
Falling into You
One Little Thing
Slowly
I Broke Down
Never Before

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Eric Gadd
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LVH8

Tracks:

Excuse Me, Hallelujah
Small
Do You Believe in Me
Kiss of Life
She Needs My Love
Deadstone
Power of Music
Paradise Underground
Take Him Down
I'll Be Your Life
Glorious Days

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Greatest Hits
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Strawberry Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P8FF34

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total 16 hits from Eric Gadd including Do you believe in me, Deadstone & the power of music...

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Eric Gadd~ a great cd

My Personality
Eric Gadd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0000563U0

Customer Reviews:

Eric Gadd~ a great cd.......2003-05-23

I love this Cd! It has great songs and lyrics. It has slowish songs as well as faster songs on this album. This is definetly the better of his albums, not that I dont love those too. I first heard this when I was living in Seweden, and am happy to have a copy of this disc.

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Music fan from Los Angeles
his most mature work todate
If only America knew the wonders of Eric Gadd!
Eric the Nordic God
eric gadd " spirit "

Spirit
Eric Gadd
Manufacturer: Edel Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RBK0
Release Date: 2000-02-02

Tracks:

Rain
Eye of the Spirit
Riding High
Girl You Got It Good
Holy Water
You're Hurting Me
Starry Eyed
Prisoner
Turn It Up!
See Your Sorrow
Bells of Love
One Touch
Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

Music fan from Los Angeles.......2001-07-07

What a gem! This guy is already big in Europe. The CD is excellent. I'll try to get some of his other CDs.

his most mature work todate.......2000-05-15

...i've had the chance to listen to it thru a friend and i mustsay this is his most mature work todate.unfortunately not all hisalbums are available internationally.if you want to check out his past work,try out "eric gadd-greatest hits" if it's available in your area...

If only America knew the wonders of Eric Gadd!.......2000-05-15

I am an American who has lived in both Sweden and Denmark, and by far the best secret Scandinavia has is the strength of their musicians. Though a native of Sweden, Eric Gadd's english songwriting skills outdo much of the popular music of the US, that is, he writes inspiring, thoughtful, and truly original music. His style is soul/funk inspired, yet there remains an edge of pop which gives the music a light texture. I also have to mention that I recently caught a live performance by Eric and it was utterly fantastic! I have never enjoyed a concert as much! I recommend Eric Gadd to anyone who has an open mind and is prepared to be impressed.

Eric the Nordic God.......2000-03-08

I am Swedish but live in LA and am so happy that I could buy this amazing CD by Eric Gadd from amazon.com. It is truly a great CD for whatever you are in the mood for; hanging out on a lazy Sunday afternoon, cooking an amazing meal with your partner/friend/just yourself, on a rainy morning-reading a book you thought would be too deep for you only to find out that it makes you smile AND cry, sipping slowly on a fabulous Cabernet that you have been saving for a special moment...Trust me, buy this album & enjoy!

eric gadd " spirit ".......2000-02-24

please i have listen songs about title spirit eric gad