Days in Avalon

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The platinum-selling Richard Marx was a radio staple in the late '80s and early '90s; he's continued to keep his hand in as a songwriter for the likes of 'N Sync ("This I Promise You"). Days in Avalon, his first album since 1997, isn't likely to change anyone's mind about Marx. But anyone who has enjoyed him in the past will appreciate this disc, whose only real surprise is the closing duet with Alison Krauss, "Straight from My Heart." Elsewhere, Marx indulges his passion for melodramatic storytelling (remember "Hazard"?) on "Boy Next Door," the tale of a Midwestern teenager who goes on a shooting spree. --Rickey Wright

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Days in Avalon

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couple of gems but mainly dull ballads
Richard Marx: Days In Avalon (2000)
Another Marx Album - Par Excellence
Richard's Still Got It!
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Days in Avalon
Richard Marx
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Binding: Audio CD

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Richard Marx

ASIN: B00004Z3QY
Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

Days In Avalon
Shine
Someone Special
Almost Everything
The Edge Of Forever
Power Of You And Me
One More Time
Waiting On Your Love
More Than A Mystery
Boy Next Door
Too Early To Be Over
Straight From My Heart

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The platinum-selling Richard Marx was a radio staple in the late '80s and early '90s; he's continued to keep his hand in as a songwriter for the likes of 'N Sync ("This I Promise You"). Days in Avalon, his first album since 1997, isn't likely to change anyone's mind about Marx. But anyone who has enjoyed him in the past will appreciate this disc, whose only real surprise is the closing duet with Alison Krauss, "Straight from My Heart." Elsewhere, Marx indulges his passion for melodramatic storytelling (remember "Hazard"?) on "Boy Next Door," the tale of a Midwestern teenager who goes on a shooting spree. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

couple of gems but mainly dull ballads.......2005-09-11

Richard Marx is generally known for a few hit singles- and it is rarely true, but in his case, is DEFINITELY true- stick to the greatest hits.
I have listened to the greatest hits of Richard Marx and this contains an awesome collection.
Then I tried to some of his albums. Without exception, they are all really dull and none of the songs stand out. On this collection, there a couple of stand out songs. 'One more time', is an exceptional ballad. Probably one of the most heart wrenching ballads of all time, with a phenomenal arrangement and lovely classical guitar. One of the best things Marx has ever written.
Other highlights are 'waiting on your love' with a really memorable chorus that is melodic and memorable. 'Days in avalon' the title track is also a memorable ballad.
'Staright from my heart' is also a beautiful heart felt ballad, with a touch of country to it. Nice pedal guitar, mixed with acoustic guitar and another pretty melody.
'Shine' is also OK, but can't actually remember the tune now, as I write this.
The rest is utterly disposable, ranging from average stuff, like 'someone special' to utter rubbish, like 'too early to be over', which is a poor rock song, filled with cleches.
I also really dislike the melody in 'boy next door' and can't stand the female singer in 'the edge of forever'. Tries to be a romantic duet and has some nice instrumental backing, but the vocal melodies just spoil it.

Make an EP out of five songs on this album. Ditch the rest. Same story for all of Marx's CDs.

Richard Marx: Days In Avalon (2000).......2005-02-25

In 2000, Richard Marx, after another three year break, came back to release his seventh album entitled, DAYS IN AVALON. This album is a lot different from his first five albums, and greatest hits album. Being that this is the 21s century and that Richard is getting a bit older and wiser, he matures the sound of his music, which is more than okay by me. This album is very enjoyable in every way.

DAYS IN AVALON
The first single from the album. This song, which is the album's title track, the first album to have a title track, is sounds very country to me, but very soothing and relaxing. When I read the title of the song, I was expecting an up-tempo dance tune, but my expectations have proven me wrong once again, and this time I like being wrong because this song is really enjoyable.

SHINE
The music to this song sounds very uplifting and spiritual, a song that Madonna would have done back in 1998, when she released her 11th album, Ray Of Light. That is why I have enjoyed this song since the first time I heard it. I did not only enjoy it because it sounds like a Madonna song from her Ray Of Light era, I also enjoyed it because it was just a ballad in general. You know how much enjoy hearing ballads.

SOMEONE SPECIAL
Sounds like this whole album might be full of ballads. Now, Richard's voice never needed any improvement, and on this track, his voice still does not need any improvement, since his voice is incredible. This song is not that great. Don't get me wrong, this song is okay, but it wasn't what I hoped it would be.

ALMOST EVERYTHING
Since the first three songs on this album were ballads, Richard decided to include an up-tempo tune on the album, which starts with this song. This song is real catchy, but edgy at the same time. A song anyone, including me, can enjoy.

EDGE OF FOREVER (Duet with Chelly Wright)
Another ballad is included here, but this time, Richard did not sing alone. He sang with Chelly Wright. I have never heard of Chelly Wright until I had heard this song. This song is very nicely done, along with both the beautiful voices of Richard and Chelly.

THE POWER OF YOU AND ME
Back to the up-tempo songs, that sound a little like a country song, but only enough to make me enjoy it. Richard has a way throwing in different types of music into his own, which is what I usually like. If you are a country artist, who throws a bit of Pop or Rock into your music, then you have some good songs. Richard Marx is a Pop/Rock artist, who, at times, throws a little country sound into his songs, just like this one, and it makes it sound great. Perfect, in fact.

ONE MORE TIME
Hmm, back to ballads. As much as I love ballads, I kind of wish that there were more up-tempo songs included on the album. But, this song is very haunting and very beautiful, and I must have listened to it a thousand times. A very beautiful song. Richard definitely has a lot of soul.

WAITING ON YOUR LOVE
Not really a ballad, but very close to it. This is a very enjoyable song. I really enjoy hearing the music and the melodies. As usual, Richard's voice is pleasing...as always.

MORE THAN A MYSTERY
Finally! An up-tempo song. I'm all ballads-ed out. The harmonies and sound of Richard's excellent voice are amazing. The music is absolutely perfect. I do not think there is one thing about this song that I would not change. Even the title is great.

BOY NEXT DOOR
Another country-like ballad, but along the same lines as his 1991 hit, Hazard (The River), my favorite Richard Marx hit. This is another haunting sound, with a great sound, hook, and harmony vocals. A song no fan should ever dare skip.

TOO EARLY TO BE OVER
You know, I feel the same way when I'm having a good time. This song is just a way of saying that, "Time flies when you're having fun". This is one of the few up-tempo songs featured on this album and I love it. If you listen to this song, you'll love it too.

STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART (Duet with Alison Krauss)
The second & final single from the album. Back the basic ballads again, but this is the second song on this album where Richard did not sing alone. Joining him this time is Alison Krauss, another artist, whom I had never heard of, but an artist who has a real pleasing voice to fit next to Richard's pleasing voice. When you have these two pleasing voices together, they make up this pleasing ballad, which I enjoy heavily.

This album may not be his greatest work, but the album is certainly great enough for me to enjoy it to the furthest extent. And I tell you all now to buy this album before you lose your one and only chance. So get up off your a** and buy this amazing album.

Another Marx Album - Par Excellence.......2004-12-28

About 2 months ago I purchased Richard's latest, My Own Best Enemy. That enthralled me so much that I just had to have more from Richard. And this work of art is just as good as MOBE. Richard's work has matured so much from the brash 23-year old who conquered the pop music scene in the late 80s. The title song is a beautiful ballad which steals your heart away. Someone Special was.....well, special. Almost Everything is another power ballad (and what a power ballad, with the sweetness of his voice underlaid with grit and gravel).

Edge of Forever is an unforgettable duet with Chely Wright; Boy Next Door is a spine chilling tale of...on second thought, I think I will let you find out for yourself. His whispered warning at the end of the tale "look around" is a fitting finish for this story-song.One More Time is another one that will capture your heart and is probably one of his best ballads ever, joining the exclusive company of Endless Summer Nights, Right Here Waiting, Hold Onto the Nights, and Until I Find You Again. Anyone who has ever heard a Richard Marx song is guaranteed to like "Avalon"

Richard's Still Got It!.......2003-12-04

I have to admit, I hadn't been listening to Richard Marx for awhile, until a friend of mine reintroduced me to his incredible sound by playing his music over and over when I was around. I had almost forgot how amazing a singer/songwriter this guy was! After I got reacquainted I had to get Days In Avalon. This album is just as wonderful, if not more so, than all of his earlier stuff. The songs range from the slow love ballads like "One More Time" to the more upbeat, positive songs like "Too Early to Be Over." The music is good, but the lyrics are even better. I have listened to it over and over since I got it and it just keeps getting better every time. My favorite songs are "Days In Avalon," "Almost Everything," "Someone Special," "Power of You and Me," "The Boy Next Door" (I always was a "Hazard" fan), "Too Early to Be Over," and "Straight from My Heart" (very country!) In conclusion, I recommend this album for anyone looking for good music written by a truly underrated and talented man.

Always brilliant, beautiful music..........2003-03-09

I'm a college student, and Richard Marx is still my favorite singer. His voice is very emotional and pleasing. Same to be said about his lyrics. I find him an exceptional song writer. As for this Album, he does not disappoint or get old. Let's go through the tracks...
Days In Avalon*****- this is a great song and choice for the title track. It has a subtle, but uplifting tone to it. "You were the one thing worth livin' for", how great is that to hear flowing out of his lips?
Shine****- This is a slower track on the album. Not a favorite, but it still works.
Someone Special*****- This is a good song to listen to if you want to stop feeling bad for yourself and start feeling for the character Richard is singing for. It has a moderate tone to it.
Almost Everything*****- I enjoy listening to this song. It is one of the most powerful songs on "Days." He describes gaining everything the world offers, except for his lost love, and he states it by saying, I'd have almost everything. Good message.
Edge of Forever*****- Slow, love song sang with Chely Wright. If you enjoy his duets, i.e. "At the Beginning"- Anastasia, then you'll hold tight to this track.
Power of You and Me*****- Most upbeat song, very fun to sing along with. If you're in a relationship, this song will make you two feel strong enough to beat anything the world throws your way.
One More Time*****- Classic Richard love song. Follows suit of "Riht Here Waiting." That should say it all.

Waiting on Your Love*****- My most listened to track. It has R&B influence, and its own original tone that sets it apart from the Album. It creates a flow that you have to move to.
More Than A Mystery*****- Another good, upbeat chorus. He's telling his lover, straight up that he wants to be their one and only.
Boy Next Door*****- Another fun mystery song, such as "Hazard." I enjoy this track more, has a bit of Sci-Fi sound to it.
To Early to Be Over*****- Can be easily compared to "Power of You and Me." The difference, is that he's singing of a another story.
Straighr From My Heart****- You can feel the country influence as soon as the track starts playing. It has an acoustic feel to it.

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Awesome!

Fantastic Listening

Simple Life

Days in Avalon

Richard fans...Check this one out!

Days in Avalon
Richard Marx
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000894ND
Release Date: 2006-02-23

Tracks:

Days in Avalon
Almost Everything
This I Promise You
Until You Come Back to Me
One More Time
High
More Than a Mystery
I Can't Help It
Someone Special
Shine
Power of You and Me
Boy Next Door
Waiting on Your Love
Straight from My Heart

Album Description

Asian exclusive edition of the 80s soft rock-star's 2000 album includes four bonus tracks not on the domestic version, 'This I Promise You' (his own version of the N SYNC hit), 'Until You Come Back To Me', 'High', & 'I Can't Help It'. Jive. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2007-01-12

Great, I am very happy to purchase this cd. If you are a fan of Richard Marx, you will pay the extra to hear him sing the N'sync hit-"This I Promise You". Then you will wonder why didnt Richard just keep that for himself.

Fantastic Listening.......2007-01-09

Being a Richard Marx fan, this collection is just so cool. Amazon shipped it right in time for christmas. It is a must buy for any RM fan.

Thimmaiah

Simple Life.......2006-04-11

2003 Japan/Asia version of Days In Avalon previously released in U.S in 2000 from the indie label includes Richard's own version of NSYNC super hit THIS I PROMISE YOU. And different version of SOMEONE SPECIAL in recent comeback album MY OWN BEST ENEMY.

This one sounds sequel to Paid Vacation album in 1993 in which some country flavored approach were tried. If you can love this album depends on how you can accept Richard's change of direction from dynamic pop arrangemnt of 80s to simplified acoustic one. For me that sort of conversion takes a lot of time because I am a huge fan of his first three hit albums.

It seems country rock approach seems successful particularly I love STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART, pure James Taylor like nice country song. POWER OF YOU AND ME could be a SHANIA TWAIN song.
While most of the songs are soft ballads ALMOST EVERYTHING and UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME is a nice rock song though a bit simplified mixing. On ballad side ONE MORE TIME is most impressive one.

MY DREAM RICHARD COMEBACK ALBUM
But I think his country rock approach could not last long for I feel his voice is more fit to rock just as REPEAT OFFENDER did and I strongly hope his next one would be more rock approached one. Here's the list of dream supporting musicians.

PRODUCERS: JIM PETERIK/MARK TANNER
GUITARS: STEVE LUKATHAR and TOMMY DENANDER
BACKVOCALS: TOMMY SHAW/JACK BLADES
SONGWRITERS: JACK BLADES, JIM PETERIK, NEAL SCHON, KEVIN CHALFANT

Verdict: Simplified but nice album
Rating: 82 out of 100 A bit too soft for me
Recommended for: Recent contry rock fans who love SHANIA TWAIN and recent Bryan Adams fans.

Days in Avalon.......2004-10-26

The king of ballads is at it again. what an amazing album. every song touches your heart or your life. his voice gets to you no matter where you are or whatever you're doing. Someone special is just incredible and days in avalon a relaxing vibe. This i promise you is tops. how he gave it to nsync and didnt release it himself i'll never know.
If you're into heartfelt lyrics and heartwarming music then go get the best songwriter ever.

Richard fans...Check this one out!.......2004-04-13

The man who sang those hit ballads of the 80's and 90's is back at it again! The latest effort from Richard Marx, "Days In Avalon," is a gem! Songs such as the title track, as well as "The Power Of You and Me," and my personal favorite, the heartfelt "Straight From My Heart," a beautiful ballad Richard wrote about the loss of his father, are just a few of the songs that could have been potential hits for Richard, had radio embraced this album. The import version of the recording not only includes all of the songs from the original album, but also includes a few bonus tracks, including the song that N'Sync originally made a hit, and that Richard wrote, "This I Promise You," which is worth buying the import version for alone!
Richard is one of those artists who is often overlooked, but should not be, as he has had a major influence on music from the past and present; his catalog of number one hits and albums should speak for themselves. Richard started off as a backup vocalist for such artists as Madonna, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie, and is now a top song writer and producer, having worked with Josh Groban, Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand, Vince Gill and Natalie Cole, just to name a few.
For old and new fans alike, do yourself a favor and check out this album, as well as his "Greatest Hits" compliation, and enjoy the sounds of a master at work.

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Days in Avalon
Richard Marx
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BRJ7XS
Release Date: 2004-01-01

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