Tal Bachman

Amazon.com
Those who found a lot to like in the New Radicals' update of '70s and '80s pop-rock for '90s ears may find Tal Bachman's debut similarly appealing. Seemingly inspired as much by the widescreen fantasias of Queen and ELO as by the Beatles, the son of former Bachman-Turner Overdrive head Randy offers a series of well-crafted tunes helmed by himself and superstar producer Bob Rock. Craftsmanship, however, is about the limit of Bachman's vision; his songs rarely rise above clichéd declarations of (and complaints about) love, with pro forma considerations of maturity ("I Wonder") and generational concerns ("Looks Like Rain") failing to lend much weight. With TV producers (Dawson's Creek, Melrose Place) clamoring to use his melodramas on their soundtracks, Bachman may find commercial--if not artistic--success. --Rickey Wright

Entertainment Weekly
The son of Guess Who/BTO axman Randy Bachman makes infectious pop-rock that's closer in spirit to Badfinger than to his dad's blue-collar stomp.

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Tal Bachman

Average customer rating: Surprised I loved the album A late discovery of this late bloomer... Glossy hooks throughout Good solid album I generally listen to classical

Tal Bachman Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Desireless All the Pain Money Can Buy Bringing Down the Horse If You Sleep Tubthumper ASIN: B00000IIXN Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

1. Darker Side Of Blue
2. She's So High
3. If You Sleep
4. (You Love) Like Nobody Loves Me
5. Strong Enough
6. You Don't Know What It's Like
7. I Wonder
8. Beside You
9. Romanticide
10. Looks Like Rain
11. You're My Everything
12. I Am Free

Amazon.com

Those who found a lot to like in the New Radicals' update of '70s and '80s pop-rock for '90s ears may find Tal Bachman's debut similarly appealing. Seemingly inspired as much by the widescreen fantasias of Queen and ELO as by the Beatles, the son of former Bachman-Turner Overdrive head Randy offers a series of well-crafted tunes helmed by himself and superstar producer Bob Rock. Craftsmanship, however, is about the limit of Bachman's vision; his songs rarely rise above clichéd declarations of (and complaints about) love, with pro forma considerations of maturity ("I Wonder") and generational concerns ("Looks Like Rain") failing to lend much weight. With TV producers (Dawson's Creek, Melrose Place) clamoring to use his melodramas on their soundtracks, Bachman may find commercial--if not artistic--success. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Surprised I loved the album.......2007-07-08

A single song by Tal Bachman was recommended to me. Unable to find the album locally I ordered this album to get the song. While listening I was pleasantly surprised to find that I hadn't bought another 1 song album and liked all the songs.

A late discovery of this late bloomer..........2006-03-20

One night a few weeks ago I heard She's So High on a Sirius station and remembered how much I liked this song, so I made a note of the artist's name. When I found the 1999 album on iTunes, I downloaded it and have completely fallen in love with this artist's music.

Tal's vocals range from strong deep bass to clear, bright highs, with seemingly effortless (and sometimes acrobatic) transitions up and down his entire range. He has a unique, bright, and emotive voice that is very easy to listen to. He's great on guitar, sometimes singing duet with his strums. The arrangements with orchestra (Strong Enough) are almost epic, as well as some very funky arrangements (You Don't Know What It's Like) that really make this album a collection, not 12 songs that all sound the same.

Tal is a storyteller - not just with words, but with his musical arrangements. Climactic crescendos, silent pauses, and lots of emotional punctuation in his vocals. There's some influences of Freddie Mercury / Queen, as well as John Lennon, ELO, Bowie (as noted by many of the reviews).

Much has been said about Tal being a "one hit" overplayed wonder, and I disagree with that. Bachman's debut at 29, after completing his mission, studying Political Philosophy, and starting a family, was pretty late... and the industry doesn't always smile on "late bloomers". I'm thrilled that he persevered and found a new label and released his latest album (Staring Down the Sun).

Glossy hooks throughout.......2005-11-29

"She's So High" got lots of airplay, but sadly limited to the secretary-rock "Lite Hits" stations, it seemed. It's a shame, since Bachman has plenty of hooks to bring to classic rock afficionados.

The album is glossy from start to finish, which you'll either love or hate.

Good solid album.......2005-02-26

I liked "She's so High" when it came out, but I never heard his entire album until today when I borrowed it from a friend. I agree with some of the other reviewers in that it is a good, solid album. Unfortunately Tal seems to have fallen into the same trap that Duncan Sheik and Shawn Mullins fell into. One decent turn of the century hit for an earnest singer/songwriter which got overplayed at radio and overshadowed any possibility of a follow-up hit.

I am not sure I agree with some of the reviewers who seem to think Tal is heavily influenced by ELO. There is some similarity on songs like "Romanticide" and "You're my Everything", but those songs are also reminiscent of Badfinger, and quite logically The Beatles and George Harrison's solo efforts which inspired both ELO and Badfinger. But there is also a Dylan-esque quality to "You Don't Know What It's Like". All-in-all, Tal draws from many different influences and makes them his own. The sign of a true artist.

I generally listen to classical.......2005-01-19

I decided to try out Tal's CD and was pleasently surprised to hear a wonderful combination of dynamic music to meaningful and touching lyrics. She's so high is obviously the most popular in the group, but I found the album very balanced from beginning to end. No fillers, just good well thought-ought music.

Tal's music reminded me alot of ELO musically but the lyrics go beyond what Jeff Lynde ever reached. My hats off to Tal for putting together a wonderful collection of songs. I look forward to new releases. I'll certainly keep my eye out for his next musical adventures.

Average customer rating:

She's So High, Pt. 1 Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tal Bachman ASIN: B000034CTK Release Date: 2000-01-18

Tracks:

1. She's So High
2. Angeline
3. Paint A Pretty Picture

Album Description

The top 20 smash & first single from the 1999 self-titled debut album by this son of B.T.O. & Guess Who member Randy Bachman. It's backed with two previously unreleased non-album tracks, 'Angeline' & 'Paint A Pretty Picture'. Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Average customer rating: Power Pop at It's Best!!

Scot Sax Scot Sax Manufacturer: Not Lame Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007GZMD Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. I Am The Summertime
2. 100 Girls
3. Thinking 'Bout You
4. I Keep Running
5. Please Disregard
6. Tomorrow Hurry Up
7. Weird Life
8. 3rd Degree Blues
9. Lifetime
10. Half As Much
11. Better You Than Someone Else
12. Feng Shui
13. Traveling Inside

Customer Reviews:

Power Pop at It's Best!!.......2004-05-13

Wow!! This is a great record! Scot Sax was formerly of Wanderlust (also recommneded!) and his solo effort is pure power pop heaven! It hasn't left my CD player since I got it and I marvel everytime I play it! If you want music that just makes you feel really good, buy this record!

Average customer rating:

Tal Bachman Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00002DGZK Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Darker Side of Blue
2. She's So High
3. If You Sleep
4. You Love (Like Nobody Loves Me)
5. Strong Enough
6. You Don't Know What It's Like
7. I Wonder
8. Beside You
9. Romanticide
10. Looks Like Rain
11. You're My Everything
12. I Am Free

Average customer rating:

Loving You: Who Am I By Will Smith Feat. Tatyana Ali & Mc Lyte, I Wanna Love You Forever By Jessica Simpson, I Need to Know By Marc Anthony, Bug a Boo By Destiny's Child, Chained to You By Savage Garden, She's so High By Tal Bachman, You're the Only One for Me By Allure, Sexual Healing By Michael Bolton, I Do By Blaque ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GG2M4A

Average customer rating: Tal Bachman- Tal Bachman Ad Fab A great newcomer - now in Germany too

Tal Bachman (+1 Bonus Track) Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000K273 Release Date: 1999-04-21

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

Tal Bachman- Tal Bachman.......2002-02-14

This artist is fresh and new. His sound is so amazing that it takes my breath away. Between the music and the lyrics I am truly hooked.

Ad Fab.......2001-07-12

This was one of the best cds i own to date. Totally fun and playful but with great music. I don't think Tal could ever out due this cd.

A great newcomer - now in Germany too.......2000-06-27

In Germany nobody knows Tal Bachmann before he start his song "She's so high". Last week he was special guest music-star at the US-soap Melrose Place with this song. You can see: USA is even one step before us. Reason enough to buy one CD more. This one. And I only can say "He is the greatest US-newcomer in this year!" Buy it!

Average customer rating:

Loving You Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002FGWYQ

Product Description

Tracks include: Who Am I (Will Smith), I Wanna Love You Forever (Jessica Simpson), I Need To Know (Marc Anthony), Bug A Boo (Destiny's Child), Chained To You (Savage Garden), She's So High (Tal Bachman), You're The Only One For Me (Allure), Sexual Healing (Michael Bolton), and I Do (Blaque).

Average customer rating:

Tal Bachman Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sbme Special Mkts. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000RT3R2M Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

1. Darker Side of Blue
2. She's So High
3. If You Sleep
4. You Love (Like Nobody Loves Me)
5. Strong Enough
6. You Don't Know What It's Like
7. I Wonder
8. Beside You
9. Romanticide
10. Looks Like Rain
11. You're My Everything
12. I Am Free

Average customer rating: Tal Bachman yes! repetitive, dissapointed AN ABSOLUTE DISSAPOINTMENT - I READ THE REVIEWS HERE & BOUGHT THIS TO BE UNHAPPILY SURPRISED King of Bachmania ! You NEEd this CD!

Staring Down The Sun Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sextant ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tal Bachman Foiled ASIN: B0002IE2WM Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Tomorrow
2. Staring Down the Sun
3. Masquerade
4. What You Won't Reveal
5. Once in a Lifetime
6. Ocean Lies Between Us
7. Broken
8. Danger by Design
9. Somebody's Dreaming
10. Talk to Me
11. Aeroplane
12. Divine
13. She's So High [Live][*]

Customer Reviews:

Tal Bachman yes!.......2005-10-20

This album is incredible. I simply cannot do it justice as a reviewer because I lack the intelligence and critical skills necessary to give a beautiful take on why this album is fantastic.

Trying to write a review of this album would be like getting a crystal meth influenced Prime Minister Paul Martin to write a poem in Gaellic about what Judith Butler's back looks like, or having 10 clones of Bill Cosby perform neuro-surgery on a Care Bear even though they're just cartoons and/or plush representations of cartoons: these people are just not in a position to effectively accomplish their respective tasks.

It's the same thing with me and this album.

Also, I just read the Koran and it really helped me understand more fully the works of Michael Crichton which in turn helped me develop a greater appreciation of Tal Bachman's artistic work.

In addition to this I also recommend _Congo_ by Michael Crichton, and _The Koran_ by Anonymous.

repetitive, dissapointed.......2005-08-15

I was ecstatic of Tal Bachman's follow up to his debut. After countless listens to his first album, I still do not find it repetitive or overplayed.
Unfortunately, after just one listen of Staring Down the Sun, this album simply dissapointed me. From the repetitive and predictable distorted guitar riffs to Tal keeping in the lower octaves of his vocals, I was not getting into the music. Not to mention, all of the tracks are overproduced and layered in too many intramental tracks. No ambient nor moving guitar solos here.
I wish Tal would return to displaying his vacal range and the more simple nature of his debut album.

AN ABSOLUTE DISSAPOINTMENT - I READ THE REVIEWS HERE & BOUGHT THIS TO BE UNHAPPILY SURPRISED.......2005-06-27

Tal Bachman/Tal Bachman 1999 album was my favorite album that year. His knack for writing great melodies (I.E. E.L.O., Lennnon/McCartney) shone through. This album lacks everything. Even the production is lacking, sounding odd and unfinished. his voice is also forced on most songs. BAD, BAD album.

King of Bachmania !.......2005-05-26

Tal has the same problem most Canadian musicians have. That being, for some unexplained phenomenon the US doesn't fully embrace music from North of the border.

Give it a try. Tal's sound has been compared to the Beatles & ELO. Although, I would say his music is his own. Very melodic & catchy with a wide appeal across age groups.

You NEEd this CD!.......2004-09-08

Tal Bachman is just one step up from all other artists! I have not yet picked my favorite track because they are all so great! His sound is so unlike anyone around today! IT is so refreshing and unique. Because I could not wait until the US release date, I ordered it from Canada. I am now torn between my love for his original CD and Staring Down the Sun. This CD has something for everyone to love and relate to their personal life.

Average customer rating:

If You Sleep Tal Bachman Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tal Bachman ASIN: B00004S8MX Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. If You Sleep (Single Edit)
2. When The Sun Goes Down
3. She's So High (Acoustic Version Recorded At World
4. If You Sleep (Acoustic Version Recorded At World
5. Blame It On The Rain

Album Description

The follow-up to the top 20 smash 'She's So High', this is the second single taken from the 1999 self-titled debut album by this son of B.T.O. & Guess Who member Randy Bachman. Contains 'If You Sleep' (Single Edit), plus 2 previously unrel eased non-album tracks, 'When The Sun Goes Down' and 'Blame It On The Rain' and two acoustic tracks recorded during an Australian promo tour, 'She's So High' and 'If You Sleep'. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.

Album Details

Second Single from his Debut CD. Includes Exclusive Acoustic Versions of 'She's So High', 'if You SLEEP'& 'Strong Enough'.

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