Win Guy Sebastian’s “The Memphis Album”
Guy Sebastian’s latest release, The Memphis Album, has been the former Australian Idol winner’s most successful album to date. Listening to this nostalgia-filled tribute to the past, it’s not hard to see why.
Guy’s reverence for these original Stax recordings is obvious. Not only did Guy make a pilgrimage to Memphis to create the record. He also enlisted the likes of Steve Cropper and Donald “Duck” Dunn to ensure these cover versions had all the life of the originals. And they do. There’s a real energy to this recording that makes it easy to forget these songs are around forty years old.
While Motown produced sweet soul music, Stax’s songs were always a little edgier. Guy’s voice is a natural fit for these sexy tracks. “Hold On I’m Coming,” “Let’s Stay Together,” and “In The Midnight Hour” are real standouts.
I believe the secret to this album’s success is its broad appeal. Mums and Dads can happily listen to these beloved songs which never stray too far from the originals. And with Guy Sebastian in fine voice, his teenage fans will lap it up too. It’s just good music, and good fun.
I have one copy of Guy Sebastian’s The Memphis Album to give away to a lucky Oz Music Scene reader. To be in with a chance to win it, simply leave me a comment and tell me why you love Guy Sebastian. Please remember to include your e-mail address when you comment so I can contact you if you win. The competition will close at 5 pm (AEST) next Tuesday 26 February, and I’ll announce the winner the following day. Good luck!
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4 opinions for Win Guy Sebastian’s “The Memphis Album”
Linda
Feb 19, 2008 at 5:06 am
Why I love Guy Sebastian? Where do I begin.
Been a fan since day one when he auditioned for Australian Idol back in 2003. He has an amazing voice, fantastic personality, always generous with his time with fans, his kind and caring and THE perfect role model I will always support Guy. Ive never admired and supported an artist like I have with Guy he is truly amazing.
Jo
Feb 19, 2008 at 7:59 am
Guy’s Australias soul man. I have always loved his voice as he has the ability to slip in and out of any genre, but I just love him singing soul.
kezin
Feb 21, 2008 at 4:11 am
Actually I want this album for my best friend coz she’s CRAZY about him. We pop in any and every cd store we pass so that she can ask about the album. We’ve got no clue as to when The Memphis Album is arriving which means this endless loophole will continue until she gets her hands on one! LOL!
Prins
Jun 11, 2008 at 12:57 am
The Memphis Album actually came out in November 2007. Its gone THREE TIMES PLATINUM in just 6 months and still riding very high indeed. Kezin, the cds must be selling out fast where you and your friend are?
And somewhere I noticed a pointer for the teenage fans. So I’m guessing the writer doesn’t go to his concerts (sellouts, fabulous - the writeups were ’sensational voice’ (Sydney), “the perfect concert - 10/10 for Guy Sebastian, 10/10 for the MGs” (Newcastle), “Astonishing” (Melbourne), “up there with the best global acts” (Perth). And in fact the Melb. critic seemed to get lost between saying at the beginning that it wasn’t Guy’s audience, and finishing by saying it was!
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