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Jaded...
I know, one wishes for it to never happen, but sooner or later it always does...
Eventually Corey let me down..
This album by Corey is the one i really cannot relate to.
The lyrics are way too obscure, the musical production is just a mess...
He sounds jaded, tired...seems not even enjoying his music talent anymore.
There are a couple oftracks that save the day of course, otherwise i would have brought this back to the store rightaway...
LA-BAS is a nice duet written and sung in french by Corey and new wifey Julie Masse, written and produced by the same team behind Celine Dion's most successful french tunes.
SO VISIBLE (EASY TO MISS) is a fun track, reminds me of SPOT YOU IN A COALMINE.
The rest...well, better luck next time Corey!

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Corey Harts most cohesive collection..
I've listened to mostly everything Corey's put out
over the years, some ok, some very intense and
personal and always heartfelt, thats why I always
enjoyed his singles throughout the 80's. I was surfing
around music here on Amazon and came across Corey Hart
another 80's music fixture that became a videostar thanks to the folks from MTV land. Corey Hart is
more than what they sold him off as, a kind of pin-up
boy pop rocker. He knows how to write good pop songs, and
his ballads really worked but he knew what he wanted to do and this, his newest addition, as well as 1996(COREY HART) are by far his most
cohesive and enjoyable collections of his career. I had
completely lost track of him during the 90's? I
guess like me he is getting older (just about to
hit the big 40) and he is writing more about his
family and life. If radio and programmers in general
had listened to some of this they would have given
him another chance. Songs such as "Jade", "Without you",
the back to back beauties "Reconcile" and "Above the
trees" showcase a much more mature and reflective
adult singer-songwriter musician who has something important
to say and he still likes to rock out, he reminds me
at times of John Bon Jovi's singing style but Corey
is his own style for sure. This is a very enjoyable
addition to his collection, lets hope he gets back
in the studio soon. Corey is his own vision, not something thought up by the likes that create our illustrious
star maker machinery boy bands of the 90's who sing and dance
to fill the big guys pockets?? We've come a long way! ha

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Half a Gem
It's hard to believe that this is the same Corey Hart who charged on the scene with the hypnotic and aggressive "Sunglasses at Night." To his credit, his vocals have improved, and he possesses a clearer, not as abrasive, voice now that compliments the tunes assembled on "Jade." Unfortunately, the part is better than the whole! The first six tracks are basically repetitive and soporific. I don't understand fellow reviewers' fascination with the French duet he does with Julie Masse.

Once track 7 kicks in, though, the rest of the CD is wonderful! "Jade" is a melodic and hypnotic tune; "Reconcile" is beautifully written and performed; "Above the Trees" is a stunning blend of melody and lyric, and has a truly ethereal feel; "Bittersweet" is a mid-tempo tune that is more reminiscent of Hart's earlier "Never Surrender", "Believing" is another up-tempo with some punch and style; and the elegantly beautiful "Every Time You Smile" is simply outstanding.

I wish Corey had looked more carefully at his first six tracks, and made this an outstanding "comeback" collection. As it is, it's worth a listen for the last six tracks!