Chris Isaak - Heart Shaped World

Chris Isaak managed to turn his videogenic visage and brooding masculinity to his advantage in a big way, becoming a sort of MTV-era cross between James Dean and Elvis. Heady stuff, but don't hate him because he's beautiful. In fact, Isaak had been plying his trademark latter-day rockabilly sound for some years before the inclusion of "Wicked Game" in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart jolted sales of Heart Shaped World. (But the stylish Herb Ritts video certainly didn't hurt, either.) Still, the album is a moody gem, featuring the pensive title track, the smoldering "Blue Spanish Sky," and, of course, "Wicked Game." If you still doubt Isaak's good intentions, though, check out the album's rockin' finale, a fine version of Bo Diddley's "Diddley Daddy." --Daniel Durchholz Amazon.com essential recording

 This world is only going to break your heart
I picked up the finality of all songs to coerce my shattered existence into believing that I was not alone. Something stirs upon the surface of "Wicked game." I can feel it now, as broken wings mend the indescribable feeling that there is nothing left. Is this world only going to break your heart? Yes. Upon the factors of condition which make us fall apart. She doesn't want me to contact her, but I only want to thank her for turning me into the person that I've always wanted to be. If only for a short time. I am only left to personalize my internal devotion, and hope that somewhere, she will know this enough to be true. So many lies. And if you play with fire, you're bound to get burned. December 14, 2007

 Breakthrough for the Right and Wrong Reasons
"Wicked Game" made him famous, and it's a good-to-great song, but I'll give this five stars based on "Heart Shaped World," Don't Make Me Dream...," "Kings...," "Wrong To Love You," and "Nothing's Changed." The rest is gravy. Great stuff. August 28, 2007

 Buy this
This is a great CD. I listen to it all of the time every track is fun and well done. I would buy this again with no worries. May 13, 2007

 Very good music with a vibe.
This guy's good!!! Alot of people might only know him for "Wicked Games" and would want to dismiss him as another pretty boy, but that would be a mistake.

There is much that is quite good and in the best tradition of the music that would be in a direct line to those who initially mixed their country influences with rock and roll, in the best possible way.

Instrumentally this album shows how you accompany a vocal well, convey a good vibe. The arrangments for this type of music are perfectly done. While a produced album, it has a working unit live feel to do this. It's more than well produced, it's excellently produced. No technical wizardry that would intrude on the pieces.

There is romance, wistfulness and a hint of the the mythical rock & roll imagery. The mixing of influences country/pop/rockabilly/smooth jazz is seamless.

Heart Shaped World
I'm Not Waiting
Don't Make Me Dream About You
Kings Of The Highway
Wicked Game
Blue Spanish Sky

Are all true high points on. Of those, my personal favorites are "Kings of the Highway", "Don't Make Me Dream About You" and "Blue Spanish Sky" are personal favorites.

A very well done recording. March 24, 2007

 Perfect Pop
This is a perfect pop album, something that is extremely rare and to be treasured when discovered. There isn't a weak track on it, and almost every song is an evocative and well crafted gem. Age has not dulled any of its charms.If you're a fan of well crafted pop, this is a must have. I completely recommend it. August 20, 2006

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