Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

The Washington Post, October 26, 2004
"The most thought-provoking musical statement made this election year just might be a CD of heartbreakingly beautiful songs for babies."

LA Weekly, September 3, 2004
"These artists’ gentle imprecations in deeply personal tales...should be pumped into every elevator and mini-mall in America."

Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

Lullabies from the Axis of Evil,Various Artists,Valley,Int'l & World Music,Pop,V/a Compilations,World Beat Collections

Average customer rating: Lullabies? Not really. World music fans? Possibly Tries a little too hard Axis of Evil great lullabies Great songs about the true human spirit, all around the world.

Lullabies from the Axis of Evil Various Artists Manufacturer: Valley ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Planet Sleeps National Geographic: Lullabies - Dream Songs from Around the World The Poetry of Arab Women African Lullaby Cuban Lullaby ASIN: B00062IEGE Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Sad Sol (You, My Desitny) - Sarah Jane Morris
2. Dilelol (Sleep, My Child) - Eva Dahlgren
3. Lalolalo (Don't You Worry, My Child) - Lila Downs
4. Ya Lel Ma Atwalak (This Never Ending Night) - Kari Bremnes
5. Luna, Luna (Luna, Luna Little Doll) - Mimi
6. Peace Song - Sevara Nazarkhan
7. Aruru (Lullaby, Sweet Baby) - Nina Hagen
8. Stars Are Rising - Eddi Reader
9. Nami (Angel) - Vivia Killisly Chachati
10. Lalalala Gohle Laleh - Mahsa And Marjan Vahdat
11. Garibe (Watching Over Me) - Rickie Lee Jones
12. Nami Ya La' Aubi (Sleep My Doll) - Annisette
13. Gohlelale (My Tulip, My Pearl) - Pari Zanganeh
14. Nami (Lament) - Jawaher Shofani
15. Mazar (Some Day, My Boy) - Elana Fremerman

Customer Reviews:

Lullabies? Not really. World music fans? Possibly.......2007-07-17

Really not lullabies per se. Kind of odd mix of songs that aren't particularly soothing. If you really want lullabies, try the Putamayo line for multi-culti music.

Tries a little too hard.......2007-04-05

There are a couple of great tracks on this album and some wonderful singing.
But!!! There is little unity between the western and middle eastern singers and the musical accompaniment and is often intrusive. It sounds like it was recorded in the studio later and added in, as it often has little to with the song, the singer or the singers style. I wish they had just recorded the singers acapela. That would have been a great album.

Axis of Evil.......2007-01-11

A powerful reminder to us all that we are connected in our humanity by something as simple as a lullaby. The lullabies chosen are from places that Mr. Bush deemed the axis of evil. The title may put some off, but if the time is taken to hear the haunting, loving lullabies a new understanding about our humanity can be fostered.

great lullabies.......2007-01-11

this cd is haunting and beautiful. the first piece has incredible slightly dissonant harmonies.
i like the original language and the english translation. the story of how these songs were collected
is really interesting. enjoy

Great songs about the true human spirit, all around the world........2006-09-02

I encourage everyone to listen to this album. Everyone. It's not only a collection of beautiful songs, sung by beuatiful voices -- it's also a reminder of what it is to be human: to love and care, unconditionally. Everywhere on our precious planet, parents love their sons and daughters. This album reflects that, in a careful mix between the traditional and the modern.

Of course, as the title signals, the album is also an answer to the dangerous attempts to simplify and evilize millions of people. People just like you and me.

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