Russell Watson - Reprise

International version of his third album features three additional tracks (17 total) plus seven tracks that are not on the US version, 'Thats Amore', 'Ave Maria', 'Questa O Quella', 'Nothing Sacred, 'Pourquoi Me Reveiller', 'I Dont Know How I Got By' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The US edition has four tracks that are not on here. It began with 'The Voice'...It was followed by 'Encore'...now, Russell Watson returns with his stunning third album 'Reprise'. Effortlessly gliding through his trademark assortment of operatic arias and popular ballads, Russell's fantastic voice just seems to get stronger and stronger. The many highlights include a powerful version of Bizet's 'Pearl-Fishers' duet, Schubert's 'Ave Maria' and a wonderful arrangement of Dean Martin's 'That's Amore'. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and Mike And The Mechanics hit 'Living Years' round off what is without doubt his most polished Album Description

I can only speak to one track

I have an odd hobby: I collect recorded versions of "Au Fond Du Temple Saint" the duet from "The Pearl Fishers" by Bizet. My only comment is that while Mr. Watson may have a passable voice, his rendition of "Au Fond Du Temple Saint is abominable. Not only has he egotistically attempted to sing both parts of a Tenor/Baritone duet, he has used an arrangement that destroys the beauty of the song. On top of all of that, the final climactic line in which the two friends pledge to be such even to death has been altered, for God knows what reason to mean something else alltogether. If you are a fan of Mr. Watson, you no doubt will like this CD. If, on the other hand you are a fan of the music that he sings, you may have a different opinion. March 23, 2004

Wowed again!!!

This CD is just further proof of Russell's amazing ability to make fantastic whatever he wants to sing. The Pearl Fishers duet is the most wonderful, powerful rendition I have heard. Core 'ngrato is so charged with emotion. I cannot get enough of Russell Watson. This is one not to be missed. I also have the US version, which has the most beautiful songs on, but this CD has more songs on, and is one not to be missed.

Love it...

Teresa Wiles January 28, 2004

Another Great Effort!

Having greatly enjoyed Mr. Watson's recordings in the past, I was waiting with anticipation for the Reprise CD. It was worth the wait, and we love this CD!

I have noticed several negative reviews about this CD. After scrolling through the 250 plus reviews, I noticed that dozens of negative (1 star) reviews are from the same person! Obviously, this "A Music Fan" has a personal vendetta against Russell Watson and is trying to skew the rating results. Just my observation. January 23, 2004

Really worth 5 Stars!

It's really worth the 5 stars, because it has some of the best singing by one of the brightest new singers around today.

Here's some of my faves:

"Nothing Sacred" (his great single, of course), "That's Amore" (one of the best versions I've heard in years), "Ave Maria" (you feel like your in a huge cathedral), "Core `ngrato" (very romantic, even though it's classical) "the Living Years" (Sooo sad), "Bohemian Rhapsody" (cool), and "the Best That Love Can Be" (you'll be amazed at Russell's voice).

17 brilliant tracks, so-BUY IT NOW. January 13, 2004

Exciting, wonderful CD

This CD is one of the most exciting, high energy recordings ever put out by Watson. Included is probably the "gassiest" version EVER of "Bohemian Rhapsody". This song ROCKS with Watson's hard hitting vocals, delivering all his trademark POW, and then some! His "The Living Years" is a haunting and thought-provoking treatment of a beautifully done song. "That's Amore", "Ave Maria", "La danza", "Granada", "the Pearl Fishers' Duet", and "the Best That Love Can Be" will give you an idea of what a tremendous talent Watson is.

The sound is tremendous, the mixdown topnotch, and this performance deserves a lot more attention than it gets in the USA. November 21, 2003

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