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27 Nov, 2007
Everything u can imagine is real..
1 of 1 found this helpful The moment the album starts and we
are re-introduced to the mellow bass of
Dave Swift, we can feel ourselves
relaxing, prepared for the latest melodic
journey with Christopher Holland to a
place of cosmic harmony. ‘Getaway’,
aptly titled, announces that “the process
has begun” and we’re ready.
The children’s music-box melodies
laced with something darker and edgier,
tell the story of ‘Jessica Messica’, taking
us to a place of pure peace and
harmony. As if not to disturb the new-
found tranquillity, ‘New Day’ creeps in,
bringing with it everything we love about
Christopher Holland from previous
albums; powerful lyrics we all can relate
to, delivered with heartfelt passion whilst
maintaining a mellow, psychedelic focus.
Evidently aware of his listeners’ state of
utter calm ‘Where Did Love Go?’ bursts
through with a tempo set to impose
happiness on even the most somber of
listeners. Written originally by Chris
Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, formally of
Squeeze, it’s the only track on the album
not written by Christopher himself but it
fits in perfectly.
Never one to be held down to one
genre, Chris Holland next takes us to the
folk vibes of ‘Love Is...’. This little track
encases Chris’s unique vocals like a
delicate Russian doll, accompanied by
the backing vocals of Edwina Hayes who
we hear a lot more from late on in the
album. It is clear in just five tracks that
‘Everything You Can Imagine Is Real’ is
Christopher Holland’s most personal
album yet. His voice, just as special as
we have heard it previously, manages to
make the listener believe. Not only do we
believe that he is feeling the emotions he
sings through, but we believe that we feel
them too.
You’ll recognise the introduction of the
sixth track from last album ‘Butterfly
Effect’ but as we reach the vocal of
‘Falling’ a distinct difference can be
heard. Chris has handed over the lead
vocal reigns to Edwina Hayes, an
impeccable voice. This change in vocalist
does not affect the feeling of the album
one bit as the track is performed
flawlessly.
As we enter the second half of
‘Everything You Can Imagine...’ the pace
is picked up as the tempo of ‘Time’ gives
the impression that time really is passing,
and with the cosmopolitan cool of Times
Square at that.
Every man, woman and child should be
made to listen intently to ‘Mother Nature’.
The passion in the vocals give a true
insight into the morals of Christopher
Holland and the message of the track
should be a lesson to us all. As the
chorus hits, echoes of ‘We Are The
World’ can be felt, but without the
lingering stench of cheese. We’re
inspired to change our outlook on the
world we live in with a folk sound
courtesy of Ron Box on mandolin adding
to the earthy vibe.
‘The Rhythm Of Life’ gives us a chance
to reflect on our new found morals, with
uplifting lyrics delivered with relentless
tranquillity, taking us into a deeper state
of relaxation and inexplicable happiness.
To keep us on our toes, the psychedelia
from before is brought back in with ‘White
Stripe’, a track co-written with backing
vocalist on this album and previous, Sam
Brown. Despite ‘Butterfly Effect’ having a
slightly different overall feeling, ‘White
Stripe’ fits just as snug on this album as it
did that.
‘Grass Was Greener’ has the
innocence of a lamb whilst grasping onto
something distinctly darker. To sum up his most mature and best work to date******
29 Nov, 2005
Chris Holland CD review
3 of 3 found this helpful I have this cd and its very enjoyable full of great beach boys style harmonies very summery,not a hundred miles away from squeeze another great band.. would highly recommend it..well crafted original songs and great playing.fav tracks ..summer girl.gone with the wind and miss you.. have now just found his latest cd butterfly effect..just as good..*****.