So over in the movie monitor tribe we're talking about Iron Man...and I mentioned RDJ's music CD....and thought it might also server well to post the info here. If the review touches on the types of music you like then you should really enjoy this CD. I love it!
His music CD: www.robertdowneyjrmusic.com/
On Amazon you can listen to snippets of the tracks: www.amazon.com/Futurist-R.../B00064AFK0
Here is the review on Amazon:
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful "Broken" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired "Hannah" may amble, the forceful "Man Like Me" and stately grace of "Kimberly Glide" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's "Smile" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' "Your Move" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. -- Jerry McCulley
His music CD: www.robertdowneyjrmusic.com/
On Amazon you can listen to snippets of the tracks: www.amazon.com/Futurist-R.../B00064AFK0
Here is the review on Amazon:
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful "Broken" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired "Hannah" may amble, the forceful "Man Like Me" and stately grace of "Kimberly Glide" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's "Smile" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' "Your Move" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. -- Jerry McCulley
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Re: Robert Downey Jr.
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 10:11 AMHe did some music for the Ally McBeal show even releasing a CD with the woman who did the songs for the show. I love his voice. -
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Re: Robert Downey Jr.
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 10:30 AMHis album was one I always wanted but was broke when it came out...I still need to buy it! :-D -
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Re: Robert Downey Jr.
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 11:35 AMIt's worth getting. Ryan gave me the CD for Christmas the year it came out. Dearric really likes it too. I find him listening to it often upstairs.
I'll have to check out the Ally McBeall CD.
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