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Medusa (CD)Album Notes
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| Personnel: Annie Lennox (vocals, flute, keyboards), Tony Pastor (guitar), Kirampal Singh (santoor), Judd Lander, Mark Feltham (harmonica), James McNally (accordion), Marius De Vries (keyboards, programming), Peter-John Vettese, Andy Richards, Matthew Cooper (keyboards), Doug Wimbish (bass), Dann Gillen, Neil Conti (drums), Pandit Dinesh (tabla), Louis Jardim (percussion, bass), Stephen Lipson (programming, guitar, keyboards, bass), Danny D, Steve Sidelnyk (programming). |
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| Recorded at The Aquarium. Includes liner notes by Annie Lennox. |
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| "No More `I Love You's'" won a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. MEDUSA was nominated for Best Pop Album. |
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| Eurythmics' Annie Lennox made her solo debut with 1992's lavish, self-descriptive DIVA. MEDUSA, her second release, takes a different tack. By recording an album of cover songs, Lennox gets to do what she does best--interpret lyrics and deliver the dramatic impact of a song. By abandoning DIVA's extravagant production, Lennox returns to the synth-pop sound that made her famous, giving MEDUSA a much sparser feel. "No More `I Love You's'," originally recorded by The Lover Speaks, benefits from this approach. Arriving at the dreamy, other-wordly lyrics with a child-like naivet, Lennox immediately gets to the point, sounding at once innocent and frightened, then understanding and compassionate. The same sense of tension that made Eurythmics so interesting can be found here: cool synthesizer hooks and repetitive vocal ostinatos pitted against Lennox's soaring vocals, which provides a fascinating dichotomy. Similarly, The Clash's "Train In Vain" gets a sophisticated, mature treatment. This time, a jazz/hip hop element is introduced, countering the often desperate lyrics with slick grooves and sassy, Motown-inspired production. In lesser hands such an approach might destroy the songs' sense of urgency; Lennox, however can convey these feelings without raising her voice, giving the song new possibilities. |
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| Annie Lennox's solo debut, DIVA, enjoyed tremendous success, spawning two hit singles ("Walking On Broken Glass" and "Why") and selling millions of copies. But Lennox has always been far more than a pop star; she's also possessed of a riveting alto and a unique performance style that made her one of the most compelling vocalists of the 1980s and '90s. These latter qualities are particularly highlighted on DIVA's follow-up, MEDUSA. |
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| For MEDUSA Lennox tackled a batch of well-known cover tunes, bringing her distinctive vocal stamp to songs by Al Green, Paul Simon, the Temptations, and the Clash. The album's single "No More I Love You's," from little known British popsters the Lover Speaks, is one of the highlights, as is her take on Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain" and Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale." The music here doesn't bear much resemblance to the Eurythmics' underground new wave, but this polished, professional pop shows an artist in full command of her instrument. |
Album Details
| Album Title | Medusa |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Engineer | Heff Moraes |
| Producer | Stephen Lipson |
| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | Arista Records (USA) |
| Catalog Number | 25717 |
| Release Date | 03/28/1995 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 743212571721 |
Artist/Group
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| During her early career, the androgynous, smoky-voiced diva was best known as one half of the hugely successful pop duo the Eurythmics. However, after parting ways with her collaborator Dave Stewart in 1991, Lennox emerged as a successful and critically acclaimed solo artist. Mixing crisp, slick production with songs that borrowed heavily from classic soul, traditional pop, and the singer-songwriter tradition, Lennox released several albums of sophisticated adult-alternative pop. Her inimitable aesthetic, stunning voice, and tasteful songwriting make Lennox a unique and beloved performer. |
| Definitive Albums |
| Diva |
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| Medusa |
Also See
| Performers |
| Buckley, Jeff; Eurythmics; Gray, Macy; Morissette, Alanis; Orton, Beth |
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 | Now I'm Feeling Bad:I Liked Annie Lennox's Cover Album "Medusa" Better Than Her Original Works!
by wlswarts, 5/11/2008 |
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Pros: Impressive vocals, Great mix of songs, Intriguing musical accompaniment
Cons: One or two lesser tracks, Short
The Bottom Line: Annie Lennox covers the works of other singer-songwriters and in the process proves that she can make anyone's lyrics sound like hers and she has incredible vocal range!
Review: I know a thing or two about liberal guilt, as a liberal who frequently is found feeling guilty abou
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| | Only My Annie Could Make The Clash Sound Good.
by guy922, 12/23/2004 |
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Pros: Exceptional cover songs, the excellent live concert is a bonus.
Cons: The occasional clunker.
The Bottom Line: "Medusa" is a beautiful album that represents a great value and timeless artistry.
Review: After her tenure with dave stewart as one half of the powerhouse music duo, the Eurythmics, Annie Le
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| | Annie Lennox's <I>Medusa:</I> Different certainly
by telynor, 8/19/2001 |
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Pros: Continuing to bravely stride forth on her own, Lennox soars with this one...
Cons: Waiting for the next solo release from her...
The Bottom Line: There's a couple of clunkers on this one, but on the whole, the entire album holds together very well.
Review: I've always been a big fan of the Eurythmics, but then I heard <i>Diva,</I> the previous solo work b
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