My Own Best Enemy

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Never mind that Richard Marx's cool meter is hovering around the same level as Michael Bolton's just now. The man knows what he's good at--that would be syrupy, rock-tinged power ballads--and, as evidenced by My Own Best Enemy, he's sticking to it. Here he grinds his sandpapery voice forcefully into the groove of a dozen songs designed to stoke or soothe mushy-hearted sensibilities. Lyrics, accordingly, are Lifetime movie-ready: He's discovering all that he is on "Again"; wallowing over who will dry his tears, hold his hand, etc., on "When You're Gone"; and sharing secrets as "deep as the ocean," his "truth laid open," on "Falling." The disc, it should be argued, matches Marx's work on early '90s hits like "Should've Known Better," and he's bound to find an appreciative audience among the throngs of lady worshippers who have been waiting for him to re-emerge. But his crime is being unfashionable, and for it he'll serve a sentence: As friendly as Enemy is to the ear, it won't earn him a new--and much-needed--generation of fans. --Tammy La Gorce

My Own Best Enemy,Richard Marx,Manhattan Records,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop,Soft Rock

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My Own Best Enemy

Average customer rating: its the same ole richard Sorry to disagree with the editor.... Welcome Back, Mr. Marx Good he's still got it

My Own Best Enemy Richard Marx Manufacturer: Manhattan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Richard Marx - Greatest Hits Days in Avalon Repeat Offender Days in Avalon Paid Vacation ASIN: B0002EX0TC Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Nothing Left To Say
2. When You're Gone
3. One Thing Left
4. Love Goes On
5. Ready To Fly
6. Again
7. Colder
8. Everything Good
9. The Other Side
10. Someone Special
11. Suspicion
12. Falling

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Never mind that Richard Marx's cool meter is hovering around the same level as Michael Bolton's just now. The man knows what he's good at--that would be syrupy, rock-tinged power ballads--and, as evidenced by My Own Best Enemy, he's sticking to it. Here he grinds his sandpapery voice forcefully into the groove of a dozen songs designed to stoke or soothe mushy-hearted sensibilities. Lyrics, accordingly, are Lifetime movie-ready: He's discovering all that he is on "Again"; wallowing over who will dry his tears, hold his hand, etc., on "When You're Gone"; and sharing secrets as "deep as the ocean," his "truth laid open," on "Falling." The disc, it should be argued, matches Marx's work on early '90s hits like "Should've Known Better," and he's bound to find an appreciative audience among the throngs of lady worshippers who have been waiting for him to re-emerge. But his crime is being unfashionable, and for it he'll serve a sentence: As friendly as Enemy is to the ear, it won't earn him a new--and much-needed--generation of fans. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

its the same ole richard .......2007-02-05

i like this cd because it has the hard driving force and guitar ruffs he had in his last cds
which means he doesn't have to change a thing to make a great new cd .

Sorry to disagree with the editor...........2007-01-19

But I love this CD! It was given to us by a friend who got it at a close out sale. I loved Marx's old stuff and thought "What the heck?" Heck yeah! I love it!

Welcome Back, Mr. Marx.......2006-11-06

It's great to have another Richard Marx CD to listen to. I consider My Own Worst Enemy to be among his finest along with Repeat Offender and Paid Vacation.

One song flows into the next from the first "Nothing Left To Say" to "When You're Gone". Then the next two songs "One Thing Left" and "Love Goes On" which one of my favorites on the album easily.

Then that sets it up for one of the best songs on the CD, "Ready To Fly" with his vocals on point and the background set up just right this song does just that it flies and soars into your memory. The strong point on the song being Richard Marx's vocal capability. Despite many years he can still and does sing better than the best of them. Also well written song as well. I feel the theme of the song is about being confident and ready to take on new things whether it be in life, relationships or whatever the case may be.

Some of my other favorite cuts on the cd are "Suspicion" and "Falling" the end track on the cd while not uptempo or anything of that nature. Its a great way to end a CD that is easily in the top 20 of my favorite CDs released over the past 5 years.

Other good tracks on the cd include:
Someone Special-track 10
The Other Side-track 9
One Thing Left-track 3
When You're Gone-track 2
Nothing Left To Say-track 1

This is a standout well made CD in my opinion from one track to the next. I only had a couple songs that i didnt care for on the CD. Nuff said check out "My Own Best Enemy" as soon as you get the chance whether Richard Marx fan or not. If your a fan of great quality music with substance then this is it.

Be safe!!

Good.......2006-07-05

This was a good album from Richard, I compare it to "Paid Vacation" which had some very good songs but not comparable to Repeat Offender, Ruch Street or Self titled Debut album. "Someone Special" is my favorite from this cd. It may be corny and wont be blasting it in my car but definitely a heart warming ballad.

he's still got it.......2006-04-24

I knew I had to buy this album as soon as I heard I'm Ready to Fly, and I wasn't disappointed. Richard Marx has always amazed me with his vocal talent as well as his ability to create moving lyrics and melodies. Every song on this album sends a message and i will definitely listen to this album over and over again. I'm ready to fly is by far my favorite song to date by Richard marx right up there with Hold on To the Night and Right Here waiting. A must have for all Richard Marx fans.

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Richard Marx - My Own Best Enemy (Extra Tracks) Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SLVP78

Product Description

Richard Marx - My Own Best Enemy (With Bonus Disc) Disc 1 1. Nothing Left To Say 2. When You're Gone 3. One Thing Left 4. Love Goes On 5. Ready To Fly 6. Again 7. Colder 8. Everything Good 9. The Other Side 10. Someone Special 11. Suspicion 12. Falling Bonus Disc 1. Should've Known Better 2. Don't Mean Nothing 3. When Your Gone 4. Hazard 5. Endless Summer Nights (Live)

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My Own Best Enemy Richard Marx Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002S3070

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My Own Best Enemy Richard Marx Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002FQM6Y Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Nothing Left to Say
2. When You're Gone
3. One Thing Left
4. Love Goes On
5. Ready to Fly
6. Again
7. Colder
8. Everything Good
9. Other Side
10. Someone Special
11. Suspicion
12. Falling

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the soft-rock singer/songwriter's 2004 album, includes one bonus track, 'Endless Summer Nights' (Live Version). 13 tracks. Toshiba-EMI. 2004.

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