Comments on: Rick Springfield – Venus in Overdrive – review http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/ I'm living in the past... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:44:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: retroDan http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-625 retroDan Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:42:50 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-625 that's exactly my point. Rick doesn't need autotune. I'm pretty sure he's capable of singing in tune. it seems to me that he utilized it here just to jump on the autotune bandwagon. that’s exactly my point. Rick doesn’t need autotune. I’m pretty sure he’s capable of singing in tune. it seems to me that he utilized it here just to jump on the autotune bandwagon.

]]> By: Jen http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Jen Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:02:56 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-626 Don't most singers use autotune these days, especially in country music? Why hold that against Rick Springfield? He's still a darn good singer, and this is clear especially if you see him in concert. Don’t most singers use autotune these days, especially in country music? Why hold that against Rick Springfield? He’s still a darn good singer, and this is clear especially if you see him in concert.

]]> By: Scott http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Scott Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:47:43 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-622 A little harsh, but the comments about albums needing to stand on their own etc a very valid one. I like this and the new TR album, but cannot see either really appealing to anyone who was not already a fan of both. A little harsh, but the comments about albums needing to stand on their own etc a very valid one. I like this and the new TR album, but cannot see either really appealing to anyone who was not already a fan of both.

]]> By: Kelley68 http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-624 Kelley68 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:48:14 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-624 You're welcome. :) I just re-read my post and realized I came off sounding almost snappy! I didn't mean it that way. I do see what you're saying though about albums standing on their own. I guess this is the glory of music lovers having various opinions...we all have one. And for myself, I suppose time will tell if this CD of Rick's is one I come back to later on and play again and again. As for now though....I'm still playing it daily without skipping any tracks. :) Although I do love VIO...I must admit, it has not moved into first place for me in his catalogue of music. My faves are still Shock Denial Anger Acceptance, Working Class Dog and Living In Oz. :) As for the autotune thing with his voice....?? Hmmm. I'm not a musician, only a music addict, so I guess I did not catch that. In fact, I wasn't even aware of such a device. Rick can definitely hold a tune though...so that one...I'm not too sure about. I've always been taken by his vocals and always will. He has definitely still got his vocal chops! I've seen him live several times and he sounds awesome! Kelley You’re welcome. :) I just re-read my post and realized I came off sounding almost snappy! I didn’t mean it that way.

I do see what you’re saying though about albums standing on their own. I guess this is the glory of music lovers having various opinions…we all have one. And for myself, I suppose time will tell if this CD of Rick’s is one I come back to later on and play again and again. As for now though….I’m still playing it daily without skipping any tracks. :) Although I do love VIO…I must admit, it has not moved into first place for me in his catalogue of music. My faves are still Shock Denial Anger Acceptance, Working Class Dog and Living In Oz. :)

As for the autotune thing with his voice….?? Hmmm. I’m not a musician, only a music addict, so I guess I did not catch that. In fact, I wasn’t even aware of such a device. Rick can definitely hold a tune though…so that one…I’m not too sure about. I’ve always been taken by his vocals and always will. He has definitely still got his vocal chops! I’ve seen him live several times and he sounds awesome!

Kelley

]]> By: retroDan http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-621 retroDan Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:15:17 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-621 thanks for the feedback Kelley. I understand where you're coming from and I'm sure long time Rick Springfield fans love the new album. But albums don't come with a prerequisite to know and love the artist's previous works. albums should be able to stand on their own. and in this case from an objective point of view, the album doesn't succeed. I gauge it this way - is this an album that I will continue to come back and listen to several years from now? and my answer is - no. thanks for the feedback Kelley. I understand where you’re coming from and I’m sure long time Rick Springfield fans love the new album. But albums don’t come with a prerequisite to know and love the artist’s previous works. albums should be able to stand on their own. and in this case from an objective point of view, the album doesn’t succeed. I gauge it this way – is this an album that I will continue to come back and listen to several years from now? and my answer is – no.

]]> By: Kelley68 http://www.retroblog.net/2008/09/26/rick-springfield-venus-in-overdrive-review/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Kelley68 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:07:39 +0000 http://www.retroblog.net/?p=647#comment-623 Um...excuse me? Sound effects & Beatles-influences have ALWAYS been Rick's style. You just haven't been listening, apparently. This is nothing new for him. It is his STYLE & a huge part of his musical taste. ALL artists are influenced by "someone" at some point, and Rick is no exception. I guess it's all a matter of opinion on what sounds good or bad to us, but for myself (and yes...I'm a fan of Rick's and have been since '81)...I think this is a great record all the way through. The songs have depth & meaning and the sound flows beautifully throughout imo, even with the mentioned sound effects. Time Stand Still is one of my favorite tracks, ticking clock and all. So it's okay for some artists to pay homage to a favorite band in their music...but it's not "okay" for Rick??? For instance, Kid Rock (who I am also a fan of), loves to drag in the sounds of Lynryd Skynyrd to his tunes...and it works for him. Rick brings in some Beatles-nostalgia in the song She, which also works very well. It's really okay. It's not a rip-off, but more of a nod to a band that most of us know and love. BUT...the lyrics to that song are pure Rick. Take it from a Rick fan who "knows" him! In my humble opinion, She is one of the best tracks from VIO. Rick is long past Jessie's Girl and has been for some time now. Do yourself a favor and pick up Rick's CD from '04 called Shock Denial Anger Acceptance, and be prepared to be blown away. :) If you don't care for VIO, check that one out. You will be surprised...:) Kelley68 Um…excuse me? Sound effects & Beatles-influences have ALWAYS been Rick’s style. You just haven’t been listening, apparently. This is nothing new for him. It is his STYLE & a huge part of his musical taste. ALL artists are influenced by “someone” at some point, and Rick is no exception. I guess it’s all a matter of opinion on what sounds good or bad to us, but for myself (and yes…I’m a fan of Rick’s and have been since ‘81)…I think this is a great record all the way through. The songs have depth & meaning and the sound flows beautifully throughout imo, even with the mentioned sound effects. Time Stand Still is one of my favorite tracks, ticking clock and all.

So it’s okay for some artists to pay homage to a favorite band in their music…but it’s not “okay” for Rick??? For instance, Kid Rock (who I am also a fan of), loves to drag in the sounds of Lynryd Skynyrd to his tunes…and it works for him. Rick brings in some Beatles-nostalgia in the song She, which also works very well. It’s really okay. It’s not a rip-off, but more of a nod to a band that most of us know and love. BUT…the lyrics to that song are pure Rick. Take it from a Rick fan who “knows” him! In my humble opinion, She is one of the best tracks from VIO. Rick is long past Jessie’s Girl and has been for some time now. Do yourself a favor and pick up Rick’s CD from ‘04 called Shock Denial Anger Acceptance, and be prepared to be blown away. :) If you don’t care for VIO, check that one out. You will be surprised…:)

Kelley68

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