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Way to Normal


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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0886970984928
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 709849
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Studio: Sony


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Explicit version of Ben Folds' 2008 album Way to Normal. Ben Folds is best known as a solo artist and as the front-man pianist of Ben Folds Five. He is celebrated for a sound that bridges the worlds of Jazz and Power Rock. Consistently touring, Ben Folds has earned a reputation for his wit, musicality, and energetic live shows. With songs like 'Hiroshima' (which recounts his falling of the stage and hitting his head in Japan), Folds has proven to be a story-teller for the piano-rock generation. Way To Normal is the first full length release since Songs for Silverman, a very honest look at the last few years of Folds' life. Folds collaborated with Dennis Herring (Counting Crows, Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello) and the track 'You Don't Know Me' features a duet with indie songstress, Regina Spektor.

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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating:  out of 5 stars - Angry Mysogynistic Rant
I never thought I would one day stop being a fan of Ben Folds, but this CD did it. No matter what he says, it is a divorce CD and not a good one at that. Leaving aside whether it's mature to record hate songs against the mother of your kids for them to hear, the album is uneven and tries to hard to be clever. The fun hooks and interesting story telling are largely absent. It just doesn't measure up to the old days. I miss the Five.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - His Best Work to Date
Ben Folds steps out from behind the piano to deliver an album with lots of electronic keyboard work. His humor shines in songs like "Effington", "The Frown Song" and "The Bitch Went Nuts". His contemplative side shows in "Cologne" and "Kylie from Connecticut". For a Ben Folds fan the album is a gem and showcases his growth as a composer and musician.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Where did Ben go?
Before Way to Normal was released Ben and friends spent a single session recording fake songs that were mashed together and "leaked" them with the same name of songs on this album. Genius. But the scary part is, those songs sound more like Ben than any of the songs on this album. They aren't overworked and they don't try too hard - ironically, the fake songs are more genuine than the real ones.
That being said, I love Ben. He continues to prove that he can crap a record and the faithful will ... Read More



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Ben Folds - Way To Normal - music CD
An absolute must-have for all Ben Folds fans. Folds continues to blow my mind by creating the most awesome music ever that won't really fit into any one genre. My kids love it too - at least the songs that aren't dropping the F-bomb. If you're a fan of any type of music, please check this one out - RIGHT NOW!



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Wonderful music
This CD arrived the day of the concert so I had time to get one listen before the show. Ben and the boys at their best.


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