1000 Miles of LifeJohn Oates, known worldwide as one half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates. Pioneers of blue-eyed soul, Hall & Oates have had 7 # 1 Hits, 15 Top 20 singles, 25 Top 40 singles and have sold over 60 million albums world-wide. Recorded in Nashville and his home in Aspen, this release weaves a tapestry of tradional American musical styles and tells the tale of life, love, loss and family.1000 Miles of Life features world renowned musicians like John Popper (Blues Traveler), Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, and cameo vocals by The Blind Boys of Alabama and Bonnie Bramlett. Compare Prices on the 1000 Miles of LifeTop Best Deals
Customer Reviews: 9 votes Average Rating: 4.52008-12-28 John Oates - even better than expected  0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulI purchased the first solo album which I liked. John has lived in Daryl's song writing shadow far too long. But not any longer! In this second release his work is wonderful. The songs are rich in meaning and strong in the melody. I cannot pass this opportunity to say that John has endured the years better than Daryl. In the 'Live at the Troubadoor' dvd I didnt like the obvious put down of John by Daryl in the performance. As professional performers their own feelings for each other should always be kept for the back stage area. Nevertheless I would recommend this cd to anyone who has admired John over his outstanding career. Jeff Rogers, Sydney, Australia 2008-11-22 Quality by Oates  0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulI was a phan of Phunk Shui and I also bought the Solo album with the concert footage which I enjoy. When I first heard 'Phunk' it took a couple plays for me to appreciate the effort and his newest effort in '1000 miles' was the same. It took at least three plays for me to appreciate some of the efforts including 'Ghost Town' but when I caught on it's been a mainstay of my MP3 listening. I don't want to go into detail but it's a very well made collection of music and worth every penny. Why not five stars? Well, I reserve 5 stars for those extra special efforts that come along only once in a blue moon. If you enjoyed the music of Oates before...you'll enjoy this effort even though it's certainly different from 'Phunk'. It's quality from start to finish. 2008-11-08 1,000 Miles of Life by John Oates 0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulAs usual, any project undertaken by John Oates or Daryl Hall does not disappoint. Album is wonderful- easy to listen to again and again. Mellow sounds blend together yet cover a myriad of emotion. Highly recommend as this is much different than John's last solo album. I can't wait to see what is next! 2008-11-02 Finally 1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulFinally, a great solo album from John Oates. In this his sophomore attempt he has proven that he can sing with the best of the,and does on this album. Every song is a masterpiece. "Spinning Down" is my personal favorite. It hasn't been removed from my car CD player yet!! Give it a listen. 2008-10-28 John Oates is impressively talented - great songwriting and music! 0 of 1 people found the following review helpfulIt is no wonder John is in the Hall of Fame for songwriting; the lyrics hit deep into your soul! This CD is very unique in that it has an adult contemporary theme with county, Christian rock, and easy listening tempos. From reading the reviews and listening to friends after they hear the music, it is apparant that the CD offers many favorites. My favorites are Ghost Town, Change of Season, Sometimes, Circle of Three, and Sending me Angels! Submit your opinions  Read all 9 customer reviews >>> |
