Never Ending

Artist: Luce
Label: Joe's Music
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 689076927222
EAN: 0689076927222
ASIN: B00081U67S

Release Date: 2005-04-19

Never Ending

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Tracks:

From the world of the lonely
Buy A Dog
Amsterdam
Sweetest Smile
Fortunately, I
Worth the Wait
Wanna be
Interlude one
Never ending
Outside of it all
With a kiss
Diamond lights
Interlude two
Maria

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Customer Reviews:

Luce needs a major label -- they are truly outstanding........2006-11-08

First heard Luce on their breakthrough track, Good Day, from their debut CD. That CD was terrific, but this one is substantially better. If you're familiar with Luce's music at all, go ahead and buy this CD. I bought it without having heard any of the tracks (and Amazon doesn't include any snippets for review -- somebody needs to fix that.) It's now one of my favorite CD's.

Several of the songs on this CD just stick in your head and play like a soundtrack during the day. IMO, the best tracks are Buy a Dog, The Sweetest Smile, Fortunately I, Wanna Be, Outside of it All, With a Kiss, and Acid Rain. All of them fantastic.

Now --some constructive criticism -- The opening track isn't the strongest. This CD could benefit by renumbering the tracks, like Vertical Horizon did when they re-released "Go". (Recommend listening to the CD starting on track 2 and coming back to track 1 later.) Also, as they did with the first CD, Luce buried one of the CD's best tracks, Acid Rain, as a hidden bonus track. Acid Rain could be a huge hit -- it shouldn't be hidden, making it hard to find for airplay, etc. (It isn't even available on iTunes. Who manages this band?)

Anyway, this is a five star CD. Try it, and then tell your friends. Definitely some of the best new music around.

Never Ending Enjoyment.......2006-05-22

Picture a sunny Sunday afternoon on a garden porch... Sunlight is streaming through and vine-covered lattice as you relax on a pillow laden sofa, sipping a delicious and refreshing glass of your favorite beverage. You're reading your favorite book or magazine, and listening to this album.

I can't think of anything I'd enjoy more, and this album is one of my most favorite in years! Buy it... and then, relax.

Excellent!!.......2006-05-17

I have gotten tired of having so little new music that gets me going. Never Ending has been a breath of fresh air. Definitely 5 stars. I was in Books-a-Million one day and heard this song on the loud speaker (Buy a Dog). It was part of a compilation of singer/song writers on a CD that BAM was offering. I was intrigued and Googled the song when I got back to work. I found that Loose was actually Luce. I went to Circuit City and bought it. I'll have to say that initially I questioned my purchase. The first track, From the World of the Lonely, in my opinion may not be the best selection for a first track. 2/3 of it is trebly. Once the bass kicks in I like it. This and the dead air between two songs on track 14 are the only negatives I can come up with, and they are minor. If you like upbeat melodies that are rich in rhythm, great guitar work, great vocals and harmony, this is worth a listen. I'm 52 but both my teenage daughters like it, too. My wife not as much, but she loves Rick Springfield.

Best new album from a new band I've heard in a long time.......2005-12-02

Be sure to check them out live if possible.

Luce is Tight.......2005-05-21

My first encounter with Luce was a poster in record store in 2002. I was literally arrested in my tracks strolling through the door, and backed up for a double take. After all, it's not often you see your name in the record store window.

Luce's first self-monikered album received numerous, well-earned kudos. In particular, "Good Day" got lots of adult-FM airplay, and was featured in "How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days." The entire album was a gem from start to end.

I caught up with Luce (performing with Feel) at the Boulder Theatre, and discussed with cousin Tom (all Luces are related) the challenge of topping that initial release, and the importance of not rushing a follow-up album just to do one. Tom did not need to be convinced. Never Ending is the result, Luce's long-awaited sophomore release.

The albums I love most tend to grow on me, as layer upon layer of nuance is revealed. So it is with Never Ending. Not as diverse in its eclecticism of styles as the first album, but much more coherent in overall sound and theme, Never Ending is about relationships.

Luce has always reminded me of the Beatles. In its harmonies, tasteful use of recording and sound effects, the shear joy in performance, and in nice little surprises, such as the unlisted song "Dancing in the Acid Rain" that unexpectedly begins several minutes after "Marie" ends, much like "Her Majesty" does on Abby Road. There is a stretch of Never Ending that flows as seamlessly as side one of Abby Road, with as much lyricism and musicianship. I find one song replacing another as my favorite. First "Buy a Dog." Then "With a Kiss". Next "Interlude One." Then the combination from "Worth the Wait" through "Never Ending." Like good scotch left to breath, the album gets better with each hearing.

If you haven't discovered Luce yet, you are in for a treat. If you already know Luce from its first release, I think you will agree this album was "Worth the Wait."

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