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Magic Box
Artist : Bel Canto
List Price : $15.98 USD
ProductGroup: Music
Release Date : 1996-02-27
Studio : Atlantic / Wea
Label : Atlantic / Wea
Avg. Customer Rating :  (10 reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Magic Box
Magic Box
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The Cocteau-esque "Paradise" is probably the best song on this album. The catchy/poppy "rumour" and "didn't you know it" are danceable... but all things considered I find this album to be weeker than their previous efforts. Sometimes I wish Anneli would hide her lyrics a little more (Like Liz Frazer), because often times the *dumb* or *pretentious* lyrics ruin the songs for me... (sorry!) I still enjoy this album, but would recommend "Shimmering, Warm, and Bright" for new listeners. Thankx
Customer Reviews for Magic Box Cd
A Quirky Yet Pleasing Gem
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I found out about Bel Canto from a music magazine that included a sample CD of little-known artists. One particular issue had the track "Rumours" from this CD. I was instantly hooked. Looking back now (I bought this new in 1996), I kind of draw alot of comparisons vocally to The Cocteau Twins. Anneli Dekker has a similar range as Liz Frazier, but you can understand what she's singing (not that that's a bad thing for the Cocteaus!).
If you like this group, I recommend checking out Lida Husik, esp. the album "Blue Green Fire".
Editorial Reviews for Magic Box Audio Cd
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Far more than Deep Forest, these Scandinavians appropriate world beat sources and use them as the raw ingredients for mainstream pop. "Free Lunch In The Jungle" sounds like the disco-era Bee Gees fronted by Siouxsie Sioux. --Jeff Bateman
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