Man on the Line Chris de Burgh

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  • Release Date: 06/30/1998
  • Original Release: 1984
  • Label: UNIVERSAL INT'L
  • UPC: 082839500227

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Man on the Line

1LISTENThe Ecstasy of Flight (I Love the Night) 4:01
2LISTENSight and Touch 3:14
3LISTENTaking It to the Top 4:01
4LISTENThe Head and the Heart 4:01
5LISTENThe Sound of a Gun 4:29
6LISTENHigh on Emotion 4:26
7LISTENMuch More Than This 2:56
8LISTENMan on the Line 3:36
9LISTENMoonlight and Vodka 4:25
10LISTENTransmission Ends 5:58

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The pop/rock power pent up in "High on Emotion" established the fact that Chris de Burgh could be just as energetic as he could be romantic. Its explosive chorus followed by some dynamic electric guitar riffs highlighted 1984's Man on the Line, making a rocker out of the usually complacent balladeer. Following suit, only with a little less vigor, is the title track that sparks a little bit of dramatic anger in de Burgh's voice. He hasn't left his mellifluous candor behind completely, though, but his slower pieces do seem to be a tad more hearty. "Sound of a Gun" deals with a civilian's outlook of living in a war-torn country, which has de Burgh singing in whispers at one point. His trademarked romantic style is brought back to life on "Head and the Heart," a gorgeous love song presented in true de Burgh fashion. The majority of the songs on Man on the Line are made up of catchy pop tunes, rounded out by his debonair vocal approach. Each track brandishes an early-'80s keyboard feel, resilient and bright, and quite fitting for the album's period. Its appeal still remains, and even though it isn't one of his best efforts, it does provide evidence that de Burgh could escape his stereotypical trademark as a one-dimensional artist. Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide

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Best of it's kind - completely underratedby Anonymous

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July 08, 2002: This albumn holds up even in 2002. It's primary song :High On Emotion'' is by now a classic, but there are some hidden gems on this CD - So a ''Best Of'' won't do it for me. ''The Ecxtasy of FLight ''- Brilliant high-energy track (My favorite), ''The Head and the Heart'' is just devestating every time I hear it, and ''Moonlight and Vodka '' paints a vivid picture of a cold night in Eastern Europe - A perfect reminder of that time in that place. He's a great story teller, and a masterful articulator of song. I loved this albumn when I was a teenager, and I love as an adult. I can't recomend this albumn enough. Just Brilliant.