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 LOVES IT Jul 10, 2009
I love this CD! If you aren't certain if you should invest in this CD or not, take my word for it, BUY IT! You will not regret it. Ari's music is a breath of fresh air and perfect for virtually any occasion. I HIGHLY recommend this CD!
U gotta buy it Feb 18, 2009
Ari's song writer singer talent combined with a voice that hooks you with it's honesty and passion - a real future star once people discover him. AWESOME in concert and like most great artists - better in person than on a CD - but this CD is always a fav of mine - as is this artist. I hope he is around a long time to develop his talent. Take a listen - I'm sure you will enjoy it. My fav song is Monsters.....but it's not generally the most popular on this CD.
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Fantastic CD Mar 06, 2006
I am enjoying this CD immensely. Ari Hest has an incredible voice and the band does a great job with the musical accompaniment. I can't wait to see them perform in person.
awesome cd Dec 07, 2005
Ari Hest is amazingly talented I went to one of his concerts and had to buy this cd, his voice is clear as a bell and jazzy and hes just an great singer/songwriter my fav's on the cd are anne marie , a fond farewell, fascinate you and consistancy... he also has one song I love called caught up in your love but its not on this cd, every song is great though you really cant go wrong theres not one bad one on the whole cd !
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 Honest and Straightforward Nov 05, 2005
Judging from the gist of his material, it certainly does seem as though Ari Hest could use someone to tell his problems to. Someone to Tell plays like a statement of purpose, as though it were coming from someone who has been denied for most of his young life, and trying to do something about it. With a strong yet lyrical voice, he sings of escape, paranoia and the defense mechanisms necessary to survive in a world that offers little but requires much. Survival is the underlying theme here, and he tackles the subject with a direct force that is impressive but ultimately cloistered and humorless.
The first single is a perky pop song titled "They're On to Me", and like the title suggests, it portrays the paranoia that ensues when a specific subject is dwelt on endlessly. "Monsters" covers very similar lyrical ground, especially when he sings "Once you start to question yourself, the road you take leads down, down, and this goes to show you, ignorance is underrated." For some reason that is never stated explicitly, Hest feels the need to battle the monsters that exist both inside and outside of his head. "A Fond Farewell" begins with him singing, "My mother once told me the thicker your skin, the better off you'll be when this world brings you down". It all suggests that he is prepared to fight for himself, but still bracing for the fall that seems ultimately inevitable. "Aberdeen" expresses the same theme again, when it addresses the protagonist's need to escape the suffocating atmosphere of a small town, without making clear whether he has the wherewithal to actually follow through. Even the love songs follow this same mindset, especially on "Fascinate You," where he narrates a tale of a man who sublimates his own identity to impress a potential lover, but with frustrating results. Despite all of this personal turmoil, the songs themselves are relatively straightforward, melodic, and catchy, suggesting a folksy cross between Teddy Thompson and Dave Matthews, with standard pop-rock arrangements.
The way I figure it, if Ari Hest had to fight this hard to get to where he's at, far be it from me to knock him down a peg. I respect his resolve, and I appreciate his music. The only real fault here is that he spends so much time being honest without ever revealing much about himself. The difference between being self-absorbed and self-obsessed is marked by attracting an audience, or alienating them. I just hope that he doesn't get any more self-serious than he already is. B+ Tom Ryan
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