Mr. Lucky (Deluxe) Reviews
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Mr. Lucky (Deluxe)
Deluxe edition features alternate cover and 2 bonus tracks!
Track listing:
1. Cheater’s Town
2. We Let Her Down
3. You Don’t Cry Like I Do
4. We’ve Got Tomorrow
5. Breaking Apart (duet with Trisha Yearwood)
6. Baby Baby
7. Mr. Lonely Man
8. I Lose My Heart (with Michelle Branch)
9. Summer Holiday
10. Best I Ever Had
11. We Lost Our Way
12. Very Pretty Girl
13. Take My Heart
14. Big Wide Wonderful World
15. I Got It Bad (Bonus Track)
16. Dream Deferred (Bonus Track)
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Review by T. Yap for Mr. Lucky (Deluxe)
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Prime Cuts: We’ve Got Tomorrow, Breaking Apart (with Trisha Yearwood), I Lose My Heart (with Michelle Branch)
In today’s music industry, it’s rare for an artist not to be seduced by the digital dance beats or slide into the mediocrity of non-melodical amophism. Isaak’s commitment to tuneful retro rock immersed in his suave and cool personality is in full vogue here. Seven years after his last studio album, Isaak still continues to charm with a touch of savor faire via these freshly self composed paeans, save for “Breaking Apart” which is a co-write between Isaak and uber hit maker Diane Warren. However, to keep things fresh and innovative, Isaak has ventured circumspectly into the fringes of country as well as swinging rockabilly; all done with a touch of modernize atmospheric echo of a Jason Marz or U2. Nevertheless, the crowning moments of the new disc is when country songbird Trisha Yearwood and country-rocker Michelle Branch share the microphone with Isaak making the rock crooner sound young again.
Shedding his manacle of his machismo, “Breaking Apart” is a gorgeous breezy ballad finding Isaak admitting heartbreak in a way that is heartfelt and sweet. Trisha Yearwood who trades lines with Isaak adds a layer of empathy that exudes a sense of warmth only an old friend can give. “I Lose My Breath,” this time with Michelle Branch providing her soft harmonic touches, recalls some of the more personal moments that come out once in a while from his slyly aloof persona. Starting off slow before building to a crescendo is “Cheater’s Town,” a track that ought to locate Isaak back into the fold of the Hank Williams Sr. School of honky tonk laments. While the simplicity of vanguard single “We Let Her Down” is the charmer; a song that recalls Isaak endearing fan favourite “Always Tonight.”
For those who are vying for something adventurous from Isaak will find plenty of reasons for rejoicing with “We’ve Got Tomorrow.” “We’ve Got Tomorrow” ushers Isaak into the heart of Dixieland with its Cajun spiced-horn section. Isaak gets to pay tribute to his penchant for Roy Orbison’s rockabilly with “Very Pretty Girl;” a song the Big O would have covered if he were alive. The title cut “Mr. Lonely Man” is itself a work of art: the busy uptempo percussion and screeching guitars is set ironically against the dire of the lyrics’ despair. Yet, not all is perfect, a few rock fillers surface such as the ordinary “We Lost Our Way” and Bryan Adam-ish “Best I Ever Had.”
Seven years later, Isaak still stays ahead of the game. His unflinching commitment to making melodies that are memorable despite trends and whistles is an encomium worthy of respect. “Mr. Lucky” is to found not lacking in any of such tunes. Further, Isaak’s willingness to keep things fresh, interesting and venturesome including flushes of country, Cajun , rockabilly and soul-rock add a fresh coat of delight.