This begins as an OK synth panorama from 1998. A sense of humor and/or a little spriteliness is detected, and welcome. A couple of tracks, like 3 and 4, might be originals. But they are sufficiently tropish to work … until we get to the vocals on “Battle Hymn,” a track which runs right over the edge into cynical sentimentalism for me.
01. America the Beautiful (3:19)
02. Yankee Doodle Boy (1:34)
03. Medal of Honor (3:45)
04. Pioneer Spirit (4:16)
05. Simple Gifts (3:16)
06. Stars and Stripes Forever (1:48)
07. Battle Hymn of the Republic (3:04)
08. Dixie (4:38)
09. When Johnny Comes Marching Home (3:06)
10. American Dream (4:06)
11. Grand Old Flag (1:41)
12. Hail to the Chief (1:18)
13. My Country 'Tis of Thee (1:28)
14. Yankee Doodle (1:41)
15. Old Glory (2:59)
16. Star Spangled Banner (1:59)
PERMANENT LINK.
Unfortunately, the overacting comes out again in the oh-so-flamboyant vocals for the last track, our National Anthem. Just like a political speech, passion should be used sparingly, not vomited all over the carpet.
Happy America anyway! See you Thursday.
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