I decided to binge on three Rumer CDs that just arrived. I’ve been a fan of Rumer’s mellow voice for years. Her CDs follow no schedule. They’re released seemingly at random. Let’s start with RUMER: B-SIDES AND RARITIES (2015).
Randomness continues with Rumer singing familiar songs like “Arthur’s Theme” and “Sailing” and “It Might Be You.” I enjoyed “Alfie” and “Moon River.” These classic songs sound new with Rumer singing them. Volume 2 is due to be released next month so I’ll be reviewing that CD in a few weeks. Love the cover! GRADE: A
RUMER: B-SIDES AND RARITIES TRACKLIST:
Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do) | 3:57 | ||
Dangerous (Bossa Nova) | 4:07 | ||
Sailing | 4:29 | ||
Hasbrook Heights | 3:24 | ||
Come Saturday Morning | 3:14 | ||
It Might Be You (Theme From “Tootsie”) | 3:20 | ||
Moon River | 2:33 | ||
Separate Lives | 3:49 | ||
The Warmth Of The Sun | 3:21 | ||
Alfie | 2:53 | ||
Long Long Day | 3:12 | ||
Soul Rebel | 3:33 | ||
Here Comes The Sun | 3:50 | ||
Marie | 2:41 | ||
Frederick Douglass | 5:29 | ||
That’s All | 3:12 | ||
I Believe In You | 3:05 |
RUMER: LOVE IS THE ANSWER is an EP from 2015. My favorite song on this EP is Rumer’s version of the Hall & Oates hit, “I Can’t Go For That.” GRADE: B+
RUMER: LOVE IS THE ANSWER TRACK LIST:
1 | Love Is The AnswerWritten-By – John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd RundgrenWritten-By – John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren | 4:11 | |
2 | Being At War With Each OtherWritten-By – Carole KingWritten-By – Carole King | 3:52 | |
3 | I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)Featuring – Paul PescoWritten-By – Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara AllenFeaturing – Paul PescoWritten-By – Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen | 4:22 | |
4 | Be Thankful For What You GotWritten-By – William DeVaughnWritten-By – William DeVaughn | 6:00 |
I’m not a big fan of live CDs, but somehow Rumer and her team managed to suppress any crowd noise and applause–one of things that annoy me about many live recordings.
On RUMER: LIVE AT LAFAYETTE (2021) Rumer sounds relaxed and comfortable singing her set of songs–some new some familiar. The band sounds great and the result is a concert CD that will go into heavy rotation on my CD player. If you’re in the mood for some enjoyable songs sung by a wonderful artist with a great voice, check out Rumer’s work. GRADE: A
RUMER: LIVE AT LAFAYETTE TRACK LIST:
The Fate Of Fireflies | |||
Come To Me High | |||
June It’s Gonna Happen | |||
Take Me As I Am | |||
Bristlecone Pine | |||
Oklahoma Stray | |||
Aretha | |||
Learning How To Love | |||
Play Your Guitar | |||
You Just Don’t Know People | |||
Pizza And Pinball | |||
Sara Smile | |||
Slow | |||
Love Is The Answer | |||
Better Place |