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 I still remember.... Feb 05, 2010
Ok, the cd came out, originally, when I was 15 years old. My mom purchased it, and while my classmates were reveling in N'sync and Savage Garden and No Doubt... I listened to Star Turtle. And I know what you're thinking...and the answer is no, its not because my mom made me, I selected this CD, I listened on my own, I loved it, independently.
Here we are (blah blah blah) and I am almost (gasp) 30! I still love it. Coming today to purchase the mp3 download, as the old tape doesnt work anymore, not that I have a tape player to play it with.
I read the reviews and I am saddened a little bit. I don't expect long time HCJ fans to love every single bit of his work, but seems like the die hards are the hardest to please. Give it a chance, it is upbeat; fun; and, while different then the normal crooning, still the voice you love.
Thanks for reading.
Experimental, maybe...but solid Oct 27, 2008
I've bought this fantastic album a few times already, and I hear more with each listen. The tracks are spirited and lively, not just 'genre' music. This album seems to be the opposite-but-equal of 'Blue Light, Red Light'; seemingly more brash, less refined, but with equal amounts of heart and crafty song structure. I recommend this album to anyone. Give it a chance and find your own opinion regarding 'Star Turtle'.
Don't miss out on a chance to hear unique and meaty tracks such as "Nobody Like You to Me" and "Eyes of the Seeker." This is the only Harry album that has that kind of raw honesty.
star turtle Mar 04, 2008
i am from new orleans had to leave becuase of katrina and this cd brings me back
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Turtle is True to New Orleans Feb 17, 2006
Star Turtle doesn't just entertain- it educates. Harry Connick, Jr. both honors and blends the various musical genres I came to know and adore living in New Orleans. Individual songs tell the stories of individual experiences of the people of the city - a side that tourists never saw before Katrina. New Orleans lives out its daily life with a blend of pain and purpose that come through honestly and lovingly in this CD. I've missed New Orleans every day since I moved away and for just a little bit, Star Turtle took me home.
Reason to Believe Jan 20, 2005
If you've read a few reviews of this album, then you'll notice it's a subject of heavy 'Love-it or Hate-it' contention.
Personally, I think both 'Star Turtle' and 'She' were excellent departures from Harry's conventional sound, and they also celebrate the sound of his beloved New Orleans.
The main challenge people have with 'Star Turtle' and 'She' is the excerpt tracks where the album goes a little left field. On She it was the 'Follow the Music' tracks and on Star Turtle it was 'Star Turtle 1 - 4'. They seem to divide the album into portions and make it more concept than straight ahead New Orleans funk.
My advice is to just skip the excerpt tracks and go for another track. If you listen to it this way, then you'll get the vibe of both these excellent albums. Everything about the songs is great - the vocals, the instrumentation and the overall vibe that comes with them.
I give it 5 stars for Harry's courage to go a little left of centre and also to celebrate his New Orleans/funk roots.
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