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 CLASSIC October 16, 2001
R. Penola (NYC, NY United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This album is one of those rare gems that ages like fine wine. The originality in both the selections and the arrangements are infused with a real kick -- and an intense affection for the music. Birdland is one of those wildly perfect records that can send you into a dizzy euphoria upon every listening. Even the dated Twilight Tone still has power. Buy it and love it.
Vocal amazement September 27, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Nothing better for those who enjoy vocal thrills and originality. Tight and cool. Crisp and smooth. The tones move you to a new dimension....Hearing the CD takes me back to 1979...late nights listening to my stereo with headphones long after my parents had demanded I go to bed! Now, as a much "older child," I appreciate the music more than ever and know that it's one of the best-kept secrets!
one of my all-time favorites May 4, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is one of my all-time favorite albums by one of my all-time favorite vocal groups. The vast array of vocal technique and variety of styles is inspiring. As a music teacher, when I am looking for something to demonstrate a wide variety of vocal techniques, I need go no further than this CD.
I agree with Chris Bowler November 16, 1998
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is the quintessential TMT CD. Plus, I think this was the first album with their new singer Cheryl Bentyne. The otber singer was great too, but obviously, with the addition of Cheryl, the group expanded and grew artistically! She really added another dimension, and I don't just mean the "Twilight Tone"!
The Manhattan Transfer at the top of their form. August 9, 1998
Chris Bowler (chrisb@inficad.com) (Chandler, Arizona, USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Extensions" is proof-positive that the Manhattan Transfer is one of the very best vocal jazz groups ever. The vocal calisthenics of the Birdland track were enough to convince the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences that the group deserved a Grammy for this performance, and the other tracks are just as vivacious and varied. Nothing You Can Do About It is an acceptable attempt at a pop offering, but the more classical Transfer sounds of Shaker Song, Body and Soul, Wacky Dust, and the great a capella rendition of Foreign Affair really enhance the jolt you get from the Birdland track. Coo-Coo-U and Twilight Zone are terrific expeditions into strange sounds and aural experiments that are fun to listen to also. All in all, this is the album that showcases the Manhattan Transfer at the very top of their form.
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