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Shapes and Patterns
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731453474123
Label: Island / Mercury
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Island / Mercury
Release Date: June 17, 1997
Studio: Island / Mercury
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Editorial Review:
More swinging, instantly likable Burt Bacharach-style retro pop from the U.K. duo fronted by Corinne Drewery. Like a pre-Todd Terry, frown-free Everything But the Girl, SOS is at its sophisticated best on the Japanese No. 1 "Somewhere in the World," a jazzy "Now You're Not Here," and the irresistible cover of "Stoned Soul Picnic." --Jeff Bateman
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Want to feel good? Then this is well worth listening to
Aside from "Breakout", Swing Out Sister's popular MTV tune back in the late 80's, I never heard any more of Swing Out Sister - for some reason, they don't seem to be very popular in the United States. As I've grown older, my musical tastes have branched out into other genres that I wouldn't have normally listened to before. When I saw this CD, it reminded me of "Breakout" and what an enjoyable song it was, so I figured I'd give this CD a shot at a listen.
Hence my writing of this review, ... Read More
Rating: - You Already Know
If you're a fan of SOS, "You Already Know" what I'm talking about. Intelligent, sophisticated, AND very cool sounds are what catch your ears at first. Then you start to understand the lyrics and appreciate Corrine's uncanny knack for evoking the perfect mood for each tune.
I consider Shapes and Patterns to be SOS's masterpiece - the pinnacle of their performance, arrangements, and production.
Call it whatever style you like: Pop, Soft Rock, Smooth Jazz, Light R&B...
you ... Read More
Rating: - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
This is the best album Swing Out Sister has put out. I love every track on this album. The opener "Somewhere in the World" is a fun uplifting song that will put a smile on your face. "Here and Now" is my favorite on the album, it has a great vocal by lead singer Corinne Drewery with many different and pleasant chord changes. The song reminds me of something Dusty Springfield or Billy Davis Jr would of recorded in 1968. "Better Make it Better" is better than the original from The Living Return. It has more ... Read More
Rating: - Lush pop.
Swing Out Sister have always occupied various, if consistently beautiful, spaces in their soulful pop sound. On the previous two outing, 1992's "Get In Touch With Yourself" & 1994's "The Living Return" they went a little 1970's "Philadelphia soul", echoing The Stylistics & The Delfonics with modern flairs & jazz touches.
Here, they return to the 1960's halycon pop they were known for. "Shapes & Patterns" see's the return of their mainstay producer Paul Stavely O'Duffy who helps ... Read More
Rating: - Must have with Kaledoiscope world
Please refer to the review of J. Collins "stoned-soul" -
This is a wonderful album, more lyric centered and exploratory than kaledoiscope world. It their finest work.
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