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Has Been
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Yes, it 'has been' a long time since the last William Shatner album (and with good reason), but the veteran recording artist returns for this collaboration with Ben Folds. Other guests include Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann and Adrian Belew, but sadly, no Leonard Nimoy.
| LABEL: | Shout! Factory |
| RELEASE DATE: | 05 October 2004 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | [There is no word to explain this genre.] |
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The average user rating for this album is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 28 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Wayne N gave it a10:
It's just fantastic! I was not particularly a William Shatner fan before this album and didn't even know he had recorded a previous album. But I quite simply can't stop listening to this CD, it is well balanced and at times funny and sad, pure genuis. 10/10
Robert J gave it a10:
Quite surprisingly, it's a wonderful album.
James F gave it a10:
This album is extremely addicting and I have listend to hit hundreds of times in the past week I have had it. It has everything. Bill is a poet and Folds is a genius.
Nate A gave it a9:
A one of a kind experience to say the least, and It's a lot better than it has any right to be. Sure, it's hit and miss at times, but when it hits...brilliant. Common People, Has Been, and I Can't Get Behind That (a hilarious rant-fest w/ Henry Rollins) are worth the price of admission alone. If you're reading this you're obviously interested in this CD...try it, you won't be disappointed.
Bar Tander gave it a10:
Simply, it's just unbelievably good.
Julius M gave it a10:
I gotta agree with what is being said here. I 'm a huge ben Folds fand but i waited almost two years before picking this disk up thinking it would just be a novelty. It's amazing. I think it's the first time i have ever thought "everyone I know needs to hear this". I've been listening to it non-stop for about a month.
Ed K gave it an8:
The music isn't brilliant and William Shatner certainly isn't an exceptional musical talent, but the album is, to put it plainly, just really, really cool. I've been listening to it nonstop for about a week. The album has a little bit of everything. I think it works so well because the tracks are creative in their own ways and, listening to it, you bring all the baggage that goes with being 'Bill Shatner' along for the ride. Or perhaps it works because Bill Shatner's voice is so distinctive and he uses it so well. Bottom-line, I don't know exactly what to call this album, except great. (I'd score it higher, but it lacks the necessary musical artistry for me to give it a 9--much less a 10.)
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