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Eagle Eye Cherry
Present/Future
Genres: Pop, Rock

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Been Here Once Before
2. Are You Still Having Fun?
3. One Good Reason
4. Promises Made
5. Feels So Right
6. Crashing Down
7. Long Way Around
8. Lonely Days (Miles Away)
9. Together
10. Burning Up
11. Shades Of Grey
12. Never Let You Down
13. Wishing It Was

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CD Details

All Artists: Eagle Eye Cherry
Title: Present/Future
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Mca
Release Date: 10/30/2001
Genres: Pop, Rock
Styles: Adult Alternative, Folk Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 008811274122

Synopsis

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Eagle-Eye Cherry has lost some of his cool on his sophomore record, most likely due to a breakup with his longtime live-in girlfriend. While most of the songs on Present Future retain the seamless, sophisticated pop sound of Desireless, the words tell quite a different story. Absent are the engaging tales of misspent youth in New York, as well as the radiant paeans to love. "Crashing Down," "Been Here Once Before," and the vengeful, jam-band-inspired "Burning Up" churn up darker emotions centering on overindulgence and betrayal. While this album may mark an end of innocence for Cherry, it is also a creative breakthrough that shows his grittier, more human face. "You know when you've been defeated / You don't care and you thank no one," he sneers on the hard thumping "Are You Still Having Fun?," banishing the pop teddy bear of the first record. He also enlists another sibling (pop diva and sister Titiyo, who guested last time out), as well as '80s sensation Neneh Cherry, who puts her sassy stamp on "Long Way Around" and stays around long enough to steal the show. --Jaan Uhelszki

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CD Reviews

AWESOME collection of songs!

Wayne | Pennsylvania USA | 01/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not inclined to write reviews but I felt compelled to let more people know just how great this cd is. I have many, many cds in my collection, but so many times I become disenchanted and bored with them. I have listened to Eagle Eye Cherry's Present/Future cd over and over and over again. I have enjoyed this since the first listen. The songs just keep growing on you. It's really a shame that mainstream radio does not have a place for this kind of rock n' roll. This music has been missed for years and I hope it comes back and Eagle Eye Cherry gets some recognition because he truly deserves it."

Eagle Eye Cherry puts out another album to chill to.

Shogun Len | 11/20/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Eagle Eye Cherry is an aquired taste for ones ears. His authentic nasal vocals and his amazing strum of an acoustic guitar makes one feel that they are listening to Eagle play next to a camp fire. The only problem I have with this album is that Eagle didn't try anything new with this album: he still has his sister Neneh on it, and his didn't take any risks that I am sure would turn out fine. This and his other album DESIRELESS are both an utopia for the ears. While driving home late at night this is the one album that can carry you home without any trouble. I highly recommend this album if you like Ben Harper or Dave Matthews Band. This album is a guaranteed to relax the listener, trust me."

One solid reason.

Jason Stein | San Diego, CA United States | 11/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"On Eagle Eye Cherry's second cd "Present/Future" we find the artist using a number of different producers and to great effect. You can't go wrong with Rick Rubin as a choice, and this cd is better than Cherry's first. There are some very well crafted pop songs her like "Been Here Once Before" with its infectious melody and "Are You Still Having Fun?" for its regretful tone. There's more variety on this second disc musically. The beautiful balladry of "Promises Made" should be a smash hit but it won't be because there's no market for it out there in Britney land. What about "Long Way Around"? That should be a hit single too, with a nice vocal exchange by Neneh Cherry (where is SHE by the way??) This song has such a great marching beat to it. It seems to me that Cherry sounds more upbeat on his second outing but the lyrics show otherwise. "Lonely Days (Miles Away)" is reminiscent of Cherry's hit "Save Tonight" except slowed down. The most satisfying moment must be reached on track 12--"Never Let You Down". You can really feel Cherry's disappointment and remorse on that one. Overall, Eagle Eye continues to deliver on the promise of making a truly great landmark recording. While "Present/Future" is not this landmark recording it shows the potential for what could be."