Baja Sessions

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Chris Isaak's Baja Sessions was inspired by a surfing trip the singer took with his band to the Baja California section of Mexico. As the salt in their hair dried in the sun, the four musicians sat around with acoustic guitars and a small drum set, and played some tunes from Isaak's previous albums, some of his unrecorded originals, and some of his favorite old songs by the likes of Roy Orbison, Gene Autry, and Arthur Lyman. The quartet so enjoyed the laid-back, mostly acoustic, Spanish-tinged flavor of these vacation jams that when they got home to the Bay Area, they recreated them in the studio. Baja Sessions is like an Unplugged album, except the sun-drenched, south-of-the-border mood gives these remakes a far fresher twist than most such projects. --Geoffrey Himes

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Baja Sessions

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My favorite Isaak album...
Chris Isaac-Baja Sessions
200 Stars
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Baja Sessions
Chris Isaak
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002N9X
Release Date: 1996-10-08

Tracks:

Pretty Girls Don't Cry
Back On Your Side
Only The Lonely
South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
I Wonder
Wrong To Love You
Waiting For My Lucky Day
Yellow Bird
Two Hearts
Return To Me
Dancin'
Sweet Leilani
Think Of Tomorrow

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Chris Isaak's Baja Sessions was inspired by a surfing trip the singer took with his band to the Baja California section of Mexico. As the salt in their hair dried in the sun, the four musicians sat around with acoustic guitars and a small drum set, and played some tunes from Isaak's previous albums, some of his unrecorded originals, and some of his favorite old songs by the likes of Roy Orbison, Gene Autry, and Arthur Lyman. The quartet so enjoyed the laid-back, mostly acoustic, Spanish-tinged flavor of these vacation jams that when they got home to the Bay Area, they recreated them in the studio. Baja Sessions is like an Unplugged album, except the sun-drenched, south-of-the-border mood gives these remakes a far fresher twist than most such projects. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

My favorite Isaak album..........2007-06-13

...and that's saying a lot. I'll admit it, I'm an unabashed Chris Isaak fan, from the music, to the movie appearances (small and cameo as they may be) to the show, which was vastly underrated as a odd, dialouge driven gem.

But, this is an album review, not an Isaak retrospective. My problem with most Chris Isaak albums is not the individual tracks, but the lack of cohesion in the overall album. I'm not one to criticize an artist for taking risks, but most of his albums have a tendency to skip around sometimes, and thats not to say I dont love 'em anyway. But, an album like Baja Sessions is, from start to finish, a south-western, chilled, beachy, Corona-fueled timepiece that sticks to its sandy roots. This is the soundtrack to your tiki-torched backyard barbeque.

Chris Isaac-Baja Sessions.......2007-05-31

Real good Isaac product. Demonstrates the uniqueness of his voice over and over and the subtleness of his writting. Many underproduced songs, but that's what is called for this time. His going to Baja to record makes it all seem like a vacation more than work. I saw Chris open for Stevie Nicks this week in Albuquerque and he is a very funny guy, but you can't tell that on any of this recording. I like this CD and think Chris could go farther if he applies himself. How about Stevie Nicks opening for Chris Isaac??? Hmmm.

200 Stars.......2007-05-13

This is a wonderful CD. I took it to work and we listen to it alot very one loves it. Every track is great which normally doesn't happen very often. Thank you for listening

Chris Isaak.......2007-04-03

I was introduced to Chris Isaak's song "I Wonder", by a friend. It is a haunting, lyrical piece, I think, and led me to order this CD. I really like most of the songs. Some are more country than "Baja", but most are pleasant to hear.

So Much to Like.......2006-10-10

I cannot remember how I happened to be looking at Chris Isaak's music, but I am so happy I did. He was on a TV special some time ago, and I liked and remembered him. As I looked over his albums and listened to some songs, BAJA SESSIONS stood out as something I would like.

It came the other day, and I have listened many times and am so pleased. I particularly like the south-of-the-border sound, the guitars, and drums with pleasant instrumental breaks. His voice is soft and soothing, and he is very good at the Roy-Orbison sound, which adds another fascinating dimension.

I like all of the songs, too, which is not always possible on some albums. "Only the Lonely", "South of the Border", "I Wonder", "Yellow Bird", "Return to Me", "Sweet Leilani", and well, I should be naming all of them, because they are all so enjoyable.

This may well be one of my favorite enduring albums.