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Love Street LampPost
by Ed Legum
October 2005
Hafler, the maker of legendary audio amplifiers is going out of
business. Now that pro sound shops are selling them at half price, I
finally scarfed one up. One of the first CDs I played was the Divine
MAGgees' new release, Love Me Like the Roses. It sounds like they're
right here at Club Ed playing just for me, and boy do they ever
sound good!
What's new (from their two previous CDs) is they've now added top guest
musicians playing electric bass, drums, piano,
and even the harmonium on a few cuts. Production is first class: great
vocal delineation, detailed instrumentation, and solid bass.
But as always with the Divine MAGgees,it's the music that takes center
stage. Danielle Tibedo's voice at times whispers in your ear and at
times sends chills down
your spine. Cregan Montague's voice is the perfect complement: Simon's
Garfunkel. The interplay of their harmonies, Danielle's guitar, and
Cregan's haunting violin, offer an organic feast for head and heart.
This is the kind of CD you put in your machine, hit repeat, and let it play all day. If you're like me you'll lose yourself in the
dreamy harmonies and infectious
rhythms. The
last song is their extraordinary arrangement of
"Begin the Beguine."
It melts stone.
You can sample every song on the CD at their Web site:
http://www.divinemaggees.com. And if you really like it, it's OK to
treat yourself, buy a copy, and let them play just for you.
www.lovestreetbookstore.com
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