ROBERT DOWNEY JR-THE FUTURIST-CD FACTORY SEALED-(Soft Rock, Pop Rock)

Description: ROBERT DOWNEY JR-THE FUTURIST-CD FACTORY SEALED-(Soft Rock, Pop Rock) The actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful "Broken" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired "Hannah" may amble, the forceful "Man Like Me" and stately grace of "Kimberly Glide" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's "Smile" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' "Your Move" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. --Jerry McCulley Label: Sony Classical – SK 92654Format: CD, AlbumCountry: US(WITH CANADA DISTRIBUTION STICKER)Released: Nov 23, 2004Genre: Jazz, Rock, PopStyle: Ballad, Soft Rock, Pop Rock PLEASE NOTE SMALL MARK ON SPINE,DOES NOT AFFECT BOOKLET TRACKLIST:1 Man Like Me 2:572 Broken 5:123 Kimberley Glide 4:534 The Futurist 5:005 Little Clownz 3:476 5:30 4:117 Your Move / Give Peace A Chance Medley 4:118 Details 3:599 Hannah 4:5010 Smile 3:49

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Location: Kirkland, Quebec

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