Michael Franks Skin Dive CD Review

[gene]

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avsoftware/cd_other/MichaelFranksSkinDive.php"><IMG style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 124px" alt=[franks1] hspace=10 src="http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/franks1_th.jpg" align=left vspace=5 border=0></A>Michael Franks was literally a music teacher/professor who got a break in the early 1970’s in the form of a recording contract, and never looked back. Anyone who’s seen him perform live can tell he has a kind, quiet personality, and I don’t think he’ll ever be accused of having a great (albeit unique) voice. From the beginning, he simply knew how to write great music and find the best producers and musicians to bring it to life. Michael Franks is one of the only vocal artists whose music catalog I own in its entirety, and that’s a big admission from a jazz guy who basically doesn’t like vocals! </FONT></P>
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[Rob Babcock]

Real cutting edge review- that's been out longer than most guys here have been alive! Still it's good to see some other fans of Franks out there. My personal favorite of his albums is Dragonfly Summer.

 

[Shadow_Ferret]

This guy's been around since the 70s? Funny I never heard of him.

 

[race4aliving]

I really enjoy "BURCHFIELD NINES". We saw him last year at the Bichmere in No. Va. a great show, nice tight band, very good sound for a club.

 

[gene]

I really enjoy "BURCHFIELD NINES".

Now that is a cool album to just chill with in the evening, lights dimmed, with a nice glass of black sambuca on the rocks.

 

[race4aliving]

I discovered that album has a very nice effect when played as a "night cap" to a nice romantic date

 

[Sheep]

I'm sorry, but that guy looks like a pedophile.

SheepStar

 

[gene]

I'm sorry, but that guy looks like a pedophile.

I hate to agree with you, but you are right. At least he did on his old albums. He looks more normal now. I do think he has a major foot fetish however {ie. Popsicle toes)

 

[Rob Babcock]

The foot fetish part sounds better with Diana singing it me.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

Yeah it is a little late for this review, I thought at first it was a new SACD review. I bought this CD in 85 new, however, it is good stuff.

 

[Sheep]

I hate to agree with you, but you are right. At least he did on his old albums. He looks more normal now. I do think he has a major foot fetish however {ie. Popsicle toes)

Something wrong agreeing with SheepStar? I have heard this a couple times in the last couple days.

I know I smell fellas, but don't you think your being a little harsh?

SheepStar

 

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Yeah it is a little late for this review, I thought at first it was a new SACD review.

Its never too late for a review. Music doesn't have an expiration date like food & cars.

 

[gene]

Real cutting edge review- that's been out longer than most guys here have been alive!

Sure but its pretty interesting that this old CD review got so much attention on the forum

The foot fetish part sounds better with Diana singing it me.

Easy guy, especially since she will be attending CES with us and will likely be monitoring the site.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

Wow, Gene, Diana Krall is coming to vegas with us? Cool. Gene, Diana Krall sings Popsicle Toes on one of her CD's. I guess we dont know everything now do we LOL

 

[Sheep]

Wow, Gene, Diana Krall is coming to vegas with us? Cool. Gene, Diana Krall sings Popsicle Toes on one of her CD's. I guess we dont know everything now do we LOL

Wow. Diana Krall...awwwwwwwwwww.

SheepStar

 

[gene]

Wow, Gene, Diana Krall is coming to vegas with us? Cool. Gene, Diana Krall sings Popsicle Toes on one of her CD's. I guess we dont know everything now do we LOL

Ah, cool. I'd love to hear her sing that. No we only know what we can prove through science

 

[Stanton]

Real cutting edge review- that's been out longer than most guys here have been alive! Still it's good to see some other fans of Franks out there. My personal favorite of his albums is Dragonfly Summer.

Just so happens that will be the *next* Michael Franks CD I review (when I get back around to him)...

 

[maximoiglesias]

...and a beautiful woman by your side...........

 

[maximoiglesias]

Best Michael Franks albums

So far the best albums are "Sleeping Gypsy" and "Tiger in the Rain".
President and moderator: Listen to these two. You will love them.

 

[20to20K]

So far the best albums are "Sleeping Gypsy" and "Tiger in the Rain".
President and moderator: Listen to these two. You will love them.

Another vote here for Sleeping Gypsies. Larry Carlton has some of his better guitar solos on this album. Me Bwana' (He no home) is a hilarious song.