In The Pursuit Of Leisure

Sugar Ray - In The Pursuit Of Leisure

In The Pursuit Of Leisure
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Artist: Sugar Ray
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-06-03
Music Label: Atlantic / Wea
Product features:
  • SUGAR RAY IN THE PURSUIT OF LEISURE
Soundtracks:
  1. Chasin' You Around
  2. Is She Really Going Out With Him?
  3. Heaven
  4. Bring Me the Head Of...
  5. Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)
  6. Can't Start
  7. Photograph Of You
  8. 56 Hope Rd.
  9. Whatever We Are
  10. She's Different
  11. In Through The Doggie Door
  12. Blues From A Gun

Music reviews of In The Pursuit Of Leisure

Music Review: A good album for people who give it a chance
Rating: 5 Stars

In a nutshell, I believe this album is a good purchase for anyone who is just looking for some pleasant music.

Sugar Ray fans probably own the CD already so this review isn't really directed toward them...Sugar Ray haters are Sugar Ray haters no matter what I say, so this review isn't for them either.

This review is for people with an open mind and a desire to hear good music.

In my opinion, there really aren't any "bad" songs in Sugar Ray's newest effort. You can honestly sit down and listen through the whole CD straight through without having to skip songs out of annoyance. The rowdiest tune is probably their single "Mr. Bartender", which you can hear on their website (sugarray.com). However, don't be misled, the album as a whole is not laced with Bartender-like dance tunes...rather, most of the album is typical Sugar Ray fare, with pleasant accustic guitar melodies, good beats, a bit of rockin', and touches of hip hop and reggae influence.

The level of hard rock has seriously declined from Sugar Ray's earlier days, and I'd say this album resembles the previous "Sugar Ray" album much more than "Floored" or "Lemonade and Brownies". The mood of the album is a bit more reserved than other Sugar Ray works, though songs like "Mr. Bartender" and "In Through the Doggie Door" will really get the blood pumping. It's a working mix of the somber and the upbeat. You won't fall asleep, but you won't be shaken out of your seat...

In terms of individual songs..."Can't Start" strikes me as the "Someday" of this CD. It simply screams 'Sugar Ray' and 'summer' with it's pleasant guitar work.

The cover of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him" does pretty well, though it's always hard to outshine an original. Personally, I think Mark McGrath's voice sounds a bit like Joe Jackson's, so it works for me...

Two particularly pleasant surprises for me were "56 Hope Road" featuring Shaggy (the combination of Sugar Ray and Shaggy results in a well constructed tune which I hope will someday enjoy radio play) and "She's Different" (an upbeat and oh-so-catchy little number). I've had the album for fewer than 24 hours, and I've already taken to these two songs. Quality.

Incidentally, I think the vocal work is particularly good in this album, as demonstrated on a number of songs (such as "Whatever We Are" were they hit some nice high notes...Sugar Ray doesn't hit high notes! What's going on?)

The only drawback I see is that this album is a bit short. There are 11 real songs (as humorous as "Bring Me The Head Of" may be, it doesn't really count) that range from 3:09 to 4:26. But, that's not that bad, I believe. Standard fare.

Bottom line. The key word is pleasant. This CD has pleasant music on it. If you like music that sounds good and you're willing to give these guys a chance, try this album.

However, if you're only stuck on Sugar Ray's image, then move on. Like I said, Sugar Ray haters are Sugar Ray haters. There's nothing I can do.

Enjoy!

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Description of In The Pursuit Of Leisure

One of the most eagerly anticipated releases of Summer 2003! The album sees the band blending a wide variety of sounds - including summery island rhythms, funky hip hop grooves, and infectious 80s-inspired melodies - into their own uniquely characteristic pop/rock cocktail. Featuring the first single 'Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)'. The CD is also enhanced with the bonus video for 'Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)'. Atlantic.
While Sugar Ray have reunited with longtime producer David Kahne, after their brief romance with Don Gilmore on 2001's self-titled album, they haven't returned to their party-on roots. Kahne has added some sophisticated flourishes to their sound, which seems to weigh them down. The cinematic string intro on "Chasing You Around," is a little top heavy. The strings on "Can't Start," a simple breezy gem about lost love, are equally incongruent. While the dense soundscape Kahne creates for the "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)" makes sense, adding a hip-hop back beat, jazzy piano, and background chatter gives the tune the same anthemic quality as Pink's "Get This Party Started." Mark McGrath singing seems a little too tame for the crazy mix. McGrath does a not- perfect rendition of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out with Him," and doesn't change a thing, which is unusual for the singer, who usually doesn't like to play it that safe. These bawdy Peter Pans of rock are more appealing when they summon their innate raunchy power, instead of coming off like a 2003 version of the Beach Boys with the sand washed off. --Jaan Uhelszki

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