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Christopher Cross | 
| Artist: Christopher Cross
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 5108
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 3383
UPC: 075992338325
EAN: 0075992338325
ASIN: B000002KKX
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | Say You'll Be Mine | | • | I Really Don't Know Anymore | | • | Spinning | | • | Never Be the Same | | • | Poor Shirley | | • | Ride Like the Wind | | • | The Light Is On | | • | Sailing | | • | Minstrel Gigolo |
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 underated musician / underated debut album musically September 1, 2008
Darren S. Wools (minneapolis)
1978 christopher cross = unknown. Then in 1979... Though a giant success (multiple grammies in 1981), this album & cross have been written off as middle of the road & adult contemporary (which is somehow immediately negative). If people really examine the talent of cross & the elements of the album they may be surprised at the respect cross garnered in 1979. 1st of all this album has a huge list of guest musicians & vocalists - lenny castro, nicolette larson, JD souther, henley, tim b schmidt, eric johnson, michael omartian & most notably michael mcdonald whose vocals are very evident throughout the album. Cross is a very underated guitarist & vocalist. The musicianship is incredible thru & thru. The album begins with say you'll be mine which is poor but gives insight to the direction of cross's vocals & musical direction. Next is really don't know which immediately demonstrates his vocal range & guitar playing & features mcdonald's great vocal range which complement's cross's. Never be the same is also great song & features great piano & guitar performances. Ride like the wind (well known) is another great cross/mcdonald collaboration & has a great hook with some good tempo changes. The light is on features henley, jd souther, & tim b schmidt (eagles) which continues their backing vocal list (others include seger & boz scaggs). The eagle contribution also provides further depth in a great album demonstrating some respect from the established music scene. Sailing is good but known & no more to say. An overlooked song is minstrel gigolo & is sings thru sombers moods with great drumming & vocals. I think this an album that began the 80s with an intellectual earmark. Though cross couldn't have been rewarded more for his effort by the industry he has been disrespected by those who feel mainstream ballads are all for the birds. that's crap
 Sailing, takes me away... August 15, 2008
Texas Tigress (Austin, TX)
This was one of my favorite albums of the early '80's. "Sailing" is one of the most relaxing, most vividly visual songs of that era. Andy Salmon, the bassist on the album, lives here in Austin and has a regular gig with Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos) at my favorite live music venue on Sunday night. I got Andy to sign my copy last Sunday, now all I need is Mr Cross's...
A soft rock masterpiece April 3, 2008
John Alapick (Wilkes-Barre, PA United States)
Nearly 30 years after its release, Christopher Cross' self-titled debut album reads like a soft rock masterpiece. From the memorable melodies and choruses to the expert instrumentation from the backing musicians, every track is excellent. At a time when albums rarely spawned three hit singles, this album produced four and could have pumped out two more if Warner Brothers so desired to. It's that good. Without a doubt, the best songs are the dramatic "Ride Like the Wind" (often heard as a lead in on the Coast to Coast with George Noory show) and the solemn ballad "Sailing", two of the best adult contemporary songs ever that have aged very well. The bouncy "Say You'll Be Mine" and the reflective ballad "Never Be the Same" would also become big hits and are nearly as impressive. The R&B of "I Really Don't Know Anymore" (which like "Ride Like the Wind", features the unmistakable backing vocals of Michael McDonald) and the mellow rock of "Spinning" are just as great and could have been hits. The remaining tracks ("Poor Shirley", "The Light Is On", and the closing "Minstrel Gigolo") are also top notch. I rarely say this about an album but this is one long highlight. While I've always felt that most adult contemporary music is too safe, you can't argue with an album where every song is great and every arrangement is flawless. Highest recommendation.
christopher cross cd is good May 13, 2007
S. Edwards (worcester ma usa)
its a good cd by christopher cross the songs are lovely and they bring back good time memories :)
Christopher Cross' Best Album, Bar None. March 14, 2007
musicfanatic
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This debut album by Christopher Cross is definately his very best work and a masterpiece. His albums that would follow, would never reach the status of this one, in quality and his best work. Every song on this album is great and actually, this album in itself, could be considered his greatest hits, in my opinion. I just love the sound of all of these songs and it brings back vivid memories of 1980, which for me was an exciting year, anyway. I'd definately recommend it to anyone that loves late 70's-early 80's soft rock.
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