Arista Records (USA) ( October 02, 2007 ), Genre: Rock & Pop
Annie Lennox: Joel Shearer (guitar); Eddie Baytos (accordion); Glen Ballards, Mike Stevens, Randy Kerber, Zac Rae (keyboards); Sean Hurley (bass guitar); Blair Sinta (drums). Personnel: Annie Lennox (vocals). As the title indicates, Annie Lennox's SONGS OF MASS DESTRUCTION was largely inspired by global conditions at the time she was writing and recording the album. However, the songs are not long-winded polemics or political rants, but a collection of thoughtful, effortlessly melodic tunes given warm, richly detailed production and anchored by some of the best vocals of her career. Lennox's singing throughout the album, especially on the powerful "Womankind" and the gospel-infused "Ghosts In My Machine," is both passionate and expertly controlled. SONGS OF MASS DESTRUCTION was also released in a limited-edition set that included song-by-song commentary by Lennox and the video for first single "Dark Road."
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One of the most respected women in popular music, Annie Lennox’s career has spanned over 25 years and drawn numerous accolades and awards including Grammys®, Brits, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar® for her song "Into the West," from Lord of the Rings . VH1 describes her as "the Greatest living White Soul Singer." Ms. Lennox has consistently pushed boundaries and embraced excellence; her latest work, Songs of Mass Destruction is another example of her unforgettable vocal talents.
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Menacing as they sound, the songs of mass destruction gathered on Annie Lennox's fifth solo disc don't manage to so much as nick the gorgeous instrument she's built her career on. Weaving artfully as ever around the contours of songs that suggest the worst--Lennox is world-wise and therefore maybe inevitably world-weary--she imparts gravity and grace in a voice as cloudless and surface-smooth as just-brewed mint tea; from the tentative beginnings of the mournful "Dark Road" to the gospel-bottomed gorgeousness of "Ghosts in My Machine," she's in full command of her considerable vocal powers. And it's possible she's never used them to such moving effect on a single record.
Earlier Lennox or Eurythmics albums might have succumbed here and there to slight-seeming experiments in style, but Songs of Mass Destruction doesn't dilly-dally. All swerves, even playful ones (see "Love Is Blind" and "Coloured Bedspread," a synth-y song that wouldn't seem so out of place on a recent Madonna record), are on-message: "Womankind" busts wide open not only because it needs to (a voice this big can't be contained, it reminds us), but to demo empowerment, and the hopeful "Sing" signs off with a seconds-long African guest vocal. There's an upside to the destruction of cultural wellness that led Lennox to write this record, and it's artistic creation.
Songs of Mass Destruction is a sterling, rock-solid, expert example. --Tammy La Gorce .
Artist: Annie Lennox
Record Label: Arista Records (USA)
Contributing Artist: Madonna
Genre: Rock and Pop
Release Date: October 02, 2007
Album Duration: 46m:55s
Number of Discs: 1
Song List: Disc 1: Dark RoadLove Is BlindSmithereensGhosts in My MachineWomankindThrough the Glass DarklyLostColoured BedspreadSingBig SkyFingernail Moon
Not disappointed
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At first I wasn't sure I liked Annie's return to us. After listening a few times to it I was absorbed into it. Her depth and growth became clear. She has matured and it shows.
Jun 15, 2008
Crushed any competitors to Smithereens!
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I was just begining to find out who Annie Lennox was around the time "Songs" was coming out, i had seen a snippet of the "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) music video on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's and i immediatley had to know everything about this artist. I did my research just in time to see that she had just recentley released a Brand Spankin New Cd entitled "Songs Of Mass Destruction". Well with a name like that, WHO can resist? so i bought the cd and BOY WAS I GLAD!
SOMD is a collection of wonderfully crafted semi-dark ballads that are borderlining sheer perfection. Annie's voice is so pure and heartfelt. Your body feels every note she sings.
MY Top 5 are
1.Big Sky
2.Smithereens
3.Dark road
4.Lost
5.Love Is Blind
Songs of Mass Destruction is a must for every age. don't try to resist it.
You Know you WANT TO. SO BUYITNOW!
LOVE YOU ANNIE!
Jun 07, 2008
