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Free Life  (Audio CD) 
by Dan Wilson

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Say the name Dan Wilson, and it might not inspire the immediate recognition deserved by a celebrated songwriter who has lent his fertile pen to the likes of the Dixie Chicks (who won the 2006 Song of the Year Grammy with Wilson's co-written "Not Ready to Make Nice"), Jason Mraz, and Mike Doughty, and who gets liner-note kudos from none other than authentic musical guru Rick Rubin. Yet Dan Wilson has definitely logged some miles that warrant respect, first laboring with Minneapolis's neo-psychedelic Trip Shakespeare, then leading rock trio Semisonic to a huge hit and Grammy nomination ("Closing Time"). Free Life marks his solo debut, and it's easy to see that despite admirable collaborations with other artists (guests like Sheryl Crow and the Jayhawks' Gary Louris pop up here and there on Free Life, further testament to Wilson's standing with peer rockers), he saved some of his best ideas for himself. In truth, there are nothing but love stories here, and Wilson's gift for rich and haunting melodies and open, direct lyrics make each song unique, each an intimate peek into the travails of modern infatuation and the occasional heartache. "Sugar," "All Kinds," and the exquisite "Honey Please" express an honest longing too often missing from post-millennium pop music, and the up-tempo title track is a beautiful construction, building from a quiet wisp of acoustic guitar to a lush conclusion. Dan Wilson's Free Life is a rocking and romantic set, and if you didn't know his name before, this record is a great way to get introduced. --Ben Heege

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: October 16, 2007
Studio: American
Number Of Discs: 1
Average Customer Rating: based on 10 reviews
Track Listing:
1. All Kinds
2. Free Life
3. Breathless
4. Baby Doll
5. Come Home Angel
6. Sugar
7. Cry
8. Golden Girl
9. Against History
10. Honey Please
11. She Can't Help Me
12. Hand On My Heart
13. Easy Silence
 
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Average Customer Review:4.5
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4Very good music, great voice  Oct 01, 2008
Although I only new one song at the time I ordered the album, I have to say that all songs are very very good.

4Beautiful voice, beautiful instrumentals  May 15, 2008
I picked this up on a whim, but I'm quickly falling in love with it. My favorite is "Babydoll." The background music is complex, and the lyrics are sweet. Fans of the Dixie Chicks will recognize the last song on this CD, which Wilson apparently wrote for them.

5Warning!  Apr 12, 2008
Warning: Free Life will get in your head and you will not be able to play anything else! Very rich multi layers of music will sing to your mind, body and soul. Dan Wilson has the most appealing voice and wonderful lyrics. He has a very unique and creative way of looking at life; he is very original. I had to google him and find out about him and could not believe that he wants to sound like Neil Young. As much as I loved Neil Young as a teenager (and listened to his albums exclusively at one point) I find Dan Wilson much more appealing, fresh and vibrant. I also had no idea he was in Semisonic - Closing Time was one of the few songs on the radio that appealed to me when I was driving my teenage kids/car pool around - it certainly took me back to my youth! If you are feeling stale and unspired about life and need a dose of something to rev you up again, buy this album . It will definitely energize your soul and maybe even make you fall in love again - at least with music and the person you used to be. It brings a freshness to your life and makes you view the people and world that surround you in a new light - or maybe it reawakens what was already there.

5Beautiful and Catchy  Mar 28, 2008
I bought this album on impulse after hearing the artist interviewed on Bob Edwards Weekend. I wasn't familiar with Dan or Semisonic before then, but the snippets they played on air and Dan's discussion of not multi-tracking and allowing the vocals to carry the melody sold me.

It was a great buy and is a great addition to my collection. I think Dan has a terrific voice, I love the melodies here, I appreciate the spare arrangements he used, and I think the lyrics are interesting and noteworthy. Put this all together, and you end up with a compelling and unusual combination: pretty deep music that is still really catchy.

It's not that often that I find music I think is intelligent and so easy to sing along with, too. Free Life is the total package and is easily my favorite new album from 2007.

5Beautiful music  Feb 13, 2008
If you liked Semisonic, you will LOVE this CD. Beautifully written songs, performed by a true artist.

 
 
 
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