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  • Release Date: 02/12/1991
  • Label: ATLANTIC / WEA
  • UPC: 075678217821

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Marc Cohn

1LISTENWalking in Memphis 4:18
2LISTENGhost Train 4:13
3LISTENSilver Thunderbird 4:39
4LISTENDig Down Deep 5:10
5LISTENWalk on Water 3:58
6LISTENMiles Away 3:23
7LISTENSaving the Best for Last 5:35
8LISTENStrangers in a Car 2:48
9LISTEN29 Ways 3:05
10LISTENPerfect Love 4:23
11LISTENTrue Companion 4:08

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Editorial Reviews

Marc Cohn is one of the finest debut albums of the 1990s, and it brought adult piano pop back to the radio. Every song is well-crafted, and Cohn's singalong choruses, introspective lyrics, and vocal stylings reveal his '60s soul and '70s singer/songwriter influences. His voice is rich, but has a roughness that adds emotion when stretching to the upper end of his range while remaining subtle at the lower end. Marc Cohn shows himself to be an accomplished and versatile songwriter, from the uplifting gospel opener "Walking in Memphis," the hit for which he is widely known, to the concluding love letter "True Companion." Cohn has a great ear for melody and a keen eye for detail that immediately grab your attention and reward the listener with repeated plays. The album's highlight, "Silver Thunderbird," is a prime example of Cohn's ability to combine storytelling with an unbelievably catchy chorus. It is not surprising that the songs played on piano work better than those written for guitar; however, the album is surprisingly consistent, even for a debut. This album is worth checking out for any listener who wonders where the tuneful pop and soul of the Big Chill era went. ~ Vik Iyengar, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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Changed My Lifeby Anonymous

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February 18, 2009: I'm sure my headline sounds a little over the top, but it's the God's honest truth. As a singer/songwriter myself, this album helped shape and inspire my own music. The production and instrumentation is flawless. John Levanthal seems to completely understand where to take every song. It's the perfect match between artist and producer. And speaking of the songs, they are, in a word, magnificent. For a debut album in this genre, Marc Cohn came into the studio with a remarkable batch of tunes for a first time artist. Some artists couldn't write three songs anywhere near the quality of Walking in Memphis, Silver Thunderbird, and True Companion over the coarse of an entire career, let alone on their debut. The track placement is pitch perfect, creating a contemplative space where the listener is never jolted, but eased from idea to idea and mood to mood. This album is truly a masterpiece in the singer/songwriter genre and deserves to sit next to Late for the Sky, Ron Sexsmith, and Bring the Family. BUY THIS ALBUM.

I Also Recommend: Tunnel of Love, Bring the Family, Late for the Sky, Moondance.

One of the best albums I've ever ownedby Anonymous

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August 21, 2007: I've probably listened to this one a hundred times, and no, that's not a petty exaggeration. In fact, the only song which I don't absolutely love is 29 Ways, only because it doesn't seem to fit the rest of the album. The songs are written exquisitely, the musical composition is fantastic, and overall, this album is something that should not be missed.


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