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Genre:
Folk
Release Date: 02/13/2001
Having your songs recorded by folks like
Bonnie Raitt,
Cher,
Tina Turner, and
Trisha Yearwood is a decent way to make a living, but
Paul Brady wants to be known as an artist in his own right. To be sure, he has the chops as a singer and musician, but his real strength is in his songwriting and connections. The collaborations on
Oh What a World are a sight to be seen.
Will Jennings,
Carole King, and
Bob Thiele, among others, teamed up with
Brady during the three years he spent traveling around the world writing songs. The result is a bunch of smooth
adult contemporary tunes. The blue-eyed
soul of
King leaps right out of the light groove of
"I Believe in Magic." It has a similar feel to
Turner's
"I Don't Wanna Fight" and would really spring to life with her powerful voice belting it out. A big step away from that is the title track.
Brady confesses in the liner notes that this piece -- the result of working with
Jennings -- calls to mind a New Orleans funeral band parading through the streets. Other tracks lean into a bit of
bluesy rock,
alternative country, and
acoustic pop, but the best moments are the simple ones, such as
"I Believe in Magic," "The Long Goodbye," and
"Believe in Me." With their pristine production, mid-tempo melodies, and accessible lyrics, these are ready-made hits for
adult contemporary radio. Just add airwaves, top with a good tour, and serve to the masses.
~Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide
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