Search - Nina Hagen, Capital Dan :: Irgendwo Der Welt

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing...

Charlie Badders | West Hollywood, CA USA | 06/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"WoW! What a fun CD. What is obviously a very ambitious effort on Ninas part, she brings to life a collection of songs spanning from the early 1920s to the early 1950s, done in the 'swing' style along with the amazing Capital Dance Orchestra. Nina sounds wonderful (a vocal coach is credited in the booklet by the way) and is having a great time here. She makes these songs hers in true Nina Hagen fashion and is having fun with them. Whether its the very rousing 'Bei Mir Bist Du Schon' 'Flat Foot Floogie' 'Yes Sir' or 'Halli Hallo', or the more meloncholy 'But Not For Me' or 'Happiness(done both in German and English versions)'. After her unusual departure in "Big Band Explosion" I was a little surprised to see her do another collection of 'vintage' music. But this time around she kicks it up a few notches and really hits the nail on the head. If you liked "Big Band Explosion" then you will love "Irgendwo Auf Der Welt". I highly recommend this CD of very infectious music that Nina has made timeless. The CD also comes in a very nifty 'super jewel box' jewel case, and includes a glossy booklet with lots of great pictures of Nina, plus all the lyrics to the songs. Buy and enjoy!!"

Dreamy

TOBYVIV | philadelphia, Pa | 05/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is what it is beautiful musical art. This CD is worth it for the photos alone. Her voice is strong and seductive. Nina puts her passionate mark on these wonderful songs. Nina did not write these songs and they have been recorded many times before, but it is her sass and personality that give them punch. If you can't dance to these songs then you are dead below the waist !"

Once a torch singer, always a torch singer

Ellen Shay | Boston MA | 05/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a long term Nina fan, and this work is true to form. She uses her whole range and has her humorous take on the songs, but this is also a very traditional "big band" sort of album. The band is very good as well as the recording itself, but if you are stuck in punk mode then you might be bored with this work as the punk touches are small. I find her voice and vocal stylings fascinating, as usual."