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Constantine
by 6th Place Records
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Audio CD
Publisher: 6th Place Records
Constantine Maroulis
Constantine Maroulis is one of American Idol’s most popular stars. He made American Idol’s 2005 season exceptional with his delivery of Queens’ Bohemian Rhapsody. Constantine’s accomplishments since idol have been stellar. From starring in Off-Broadway’s acclaimed Jacques Brell Is Alive And Well In Paris, to co-hosting Idol Chatter on Fox’s Good Day NY, he remains a great talent. On May 14th, 2007, Constantine became a featured performer on The Bold and The Beautiful, the number two soap in the world. Constantine’s role was created especially for him and the show incorporates music from Constantine’s upcoming album. This forthcoming album includes great songwriters from LA, NYC, and Nashville including Rob Thomas; Willie Nelson; Angie Aparo (Faith Hill); Marcel (Rascal Flats); Grammy-nominated Kevin Kadish (Jason Mraz) as well as songs by band members Boggia, Copely and Roye.
If you're on the fence about whether music from American Idol alumnus Constantine Maroulis is worth your time, consulting the cover art could help. Those who swooned over his dark good looks in 2005 will be swayed again instantly. And in the end, that won't be a bad thing. Constantine, the former contestant's first solo album (fans will note that Pray for the Soul of Betty, a 2005 release, was the work of a band to which Constantine contributed vocals prior to his TV turn) rocks hard, rejects infantile songwriting, and leaves no room for duds--each of its 12 tracks surprises with a maturity you wouldn't necessarily expect from a guy who got his big break on TV. The opening piano plinks of "Girl Like You" give way to a Santana-esque romp, "Everybody Loves" brings out the Freddy Mercury in Maroulis' likable if not overly pliant voice, and "Sister, Sister"--one of a few numbers co-written by Maroulis--steals hearts with a sharp turn away from the predictable; here's a song about sibling love from an artist who some would expect to focus on lusty joints. Constantine's producers play it straight and don't get overly fancy, but that's not to say the disc is without flourishes. The sizzle Constantine normally reserves for the camera slips directly into these songs. --Tammy La Gorce Constantine Photos
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| My New Favorite |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Just got my CD from Amazon and I am totally shocked at how great it is! Considering I never liked Constantine when he was a part of American Idol, it is hard to believe his album is now one of my favorites. I found him arrogant and not very entertaining on television and not all that talented. I'll be the first to admit when I'm wrong and I was wrong, definitely. I feel like this album could be the next big album if it would get the publicity it deserves. It has the rock, the amazing vocals and you can relate to the lyrics. I love every song and am so glad people took the time to write reviews because it was those reviews combined with the song samples that made me buy it in the first place.
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| This guy can sing! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This album is so good. Constantine has a great voice and he uses it. The songs are really good. I really like the balance of music to voice. You can hear him. He is not overpowered by the music. Excellent.
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| What a voice! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This first CD from Constantine Maroulis offers everything! Great voice, great lyrics, great tunes!
From ballads, to rock, to fun sing along pop music, this man can do it all!
I own several copies & can't wait for another CD from Constantine!
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| Great! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Great songs, great singer, great great CD!!!
You must to get yours!!!
Constantine has an excellent future!!!
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| 3-1/2 stars -- Self-parody? |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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The reason why I ask if Mr. Maroulis is ridiculing himself on his self-titled album is because the album was released on an imprint called 6th Place Records. Anyway, I had a feeling that he wouldn't win on American Idol not because he isn't good, but because I just couldn't picture people going down the street saying, "Hey, did you pick up the new album from Constantine?" But his self-titled album IS pretty decent.
The thing is, though, while there are very few fast-forwardable moments, nothing really jumps out at you either. To be honest, this sounds just like Taylor Hicks' album. The only things I truly notice on here are negative things, like the way he tends to drag out notes sometimes, like in "So Long" and especially the chorus to "Sister, Sister". And anyone that calls "I Thought It Was Something" a great song has obviously never heard Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" because it uses the exact same music (including the hand claps).
Constantine's album is far from garbage but it's really best enjoyed by Idol enthusiasts (like most of these other reviewers seem to be), so if you're not one, B.I.F.
Anthony Rupert
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Girl Like You
Several Thousand
Everybody Loves
Child, You're the Revolution
Right To My Head
Favorite T-Shirt
Sister, Sister
Fading Into You
I Thought It Was Something
So Long
Heaven Help The Lonely
Midnight Radio
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