Okay I'm joining the party a little late here.
I've been listening to BLBC and overall I really love it! The cast on the recording is out of control. Talk about a dream cast!
There were a couple moments - especially earlier in the CD - that made me cringe a bit. Mostly the "Coma Baby" refrain. But I think that may be because I haven't seen a production of this show. Does it work better within the context of the show? Same for "I wanna have sex tonight" being sung by a chorus of people. And "I love drugs." It sounds silly? Again, seeing the show might help here.
But those gripes aside, I am LOVING this CD and dying to see a production of it! The material written for the character of Jamie is so rich and interesting. Sung by Patrick Wilson you really can't go wrong. But I'd love to see/hear someone else's take on this character. His songs and lines are so good!
And where did Sharon Leal come from? She blew me away instantly! Not only does she have a beautiful voice but she seems to really "act" the songs without overdoing it.
Jesse Martin and Sherie Rene Scott - I am totally biased here because I love them both to pieces. SO nice to hear them both on this recording.
Too many favorite songs to list here! I would love to see this in person!
Anyone here see the NYTW version?
"The theater is my life. I live it. I breathe it. I fondle it till it falls asleep." Jack (Will And Grace)
http://feathah.blogspot.com
