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 enlarge | Artists: Jeff Potter, Anthony Jackson, Daniel A. Weiss, Ira Siegel, Kenny Brescia, Steve Skinner, Adam Pascal, Aiko Nakasone, Anthony Rapp
Creator: Jonathan Larson
Label: Dreamworks
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  566 reviews
Sales Rank: 1071
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.9
MPN: 50003
UPC: 600445000322
EAN: 0600445000322
ASIN: B000005ALT
Release Date: August 27, 1996
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Condition: PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING - CD'S ONLY in jewel case. No inserts. Discs are mint/mint--
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Wow. Just Wow. June 1, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Those are the only words to describe this musical... this music. I just recently bought this, and I love it... the music is so moving.
The only thing I have to say against it is that Mimi sounds too young... she sounds about 15, according to Roger she looks 16, but she's really 19... too many different ages associated with one character.
It's really nice to get to hear everything in order, as well. I didn't realize that the movie had moved things and changed words... and I LOVE "Christmas Bells".
There are not enough words to describe how I love this musical May 31, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Since Rent premiered on Broadway in 96, I have always had a fascination with Rent. What makes this musical so amazing is the chemistry among the cast members, the strength of the songs and passion put forth through the music. This is one musical where I recommend that you must listen to the entire album to really enjoy the music. There are a few songs, which stand out the most:
Light my Candle - must see this song in person
Today 4 U - absolutely funny song by Angel
I'll Cover You - a beautiful duet between Angel & Tom
Christmas Bells - great medley of voices
I Should Tell You - moving duet between Mimi and Roger
Seasons of Love - self-explanatory
Without You - heart-breaking song by Mimi
I'll Cover You-Reprise - by far my favorite song, always get goosebumps when I hear this song
The Definitve Rock Opera May 20, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not much can be said about Rent that hasn't been said. The original cast is absolutely phenomenal, particularly Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega. The whole show is entirely witty and the rock mix works surprisingly well for a Broadway show. As I said, the cast is great, and it's interesting to see how some of them have changed. Idina Menzel still has her rock sound, and Adam Pascal fits in here much better than Aida. The more memorable numbers such as "Seasons of Love", "La Vie Boheme", "Take Me or Leave Me", and "Out Tonight" are great, but other inner numbers such as "Christmas Bells" and "Life Support" are truly incredible. For its sheer orginality and wit, Rent certainly can't be beat and has stood the test of time perfectly.
 Surprisingly, The Original is not always better April 12, 2006
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love Rent, and I first had seen this version, but then I listened to the 2005 version and found it much better. All the cast is the same except Tracie Thoms takes the role as Joanne and Mimi is played by Rosario Dawson. I was surprised that their version of the two characters much better to the ears. Mimi has been played sweet and rock like, and I found that the sweet fit the role better, let it be for you to decide, but the only difference is the roles of Joanne and Mimi which I found to be better in the 2005 recording.
great stories told through songs April 6, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
RENT is one of the all time great shows to grace the Great White Way, and the album has become a classic in its own right, the thing I love about the album is that its not just the biggies (La Vie Boheme, Seassons of Love) but virtually every sound bite from the production, and you can easily follow along with the story through the music.
The story begins on a frozen Christmas Eve in Grenich Village. Two artists, a filmmaker, Mark Cohen, and a has been rocker, Roger Davis, are preparing to enter a new year (Tune Up #1) the phone rings (Voice Mail #1) they reccieve several calls, their roommate, Tom Collins, has just returned from NYU, he gets mugged, and their landlord, Benjamin Coffin III, wants the overdue rent (Tune Up #2) the power blows, as does Roger and Mark's tempers (RENT)
Meanwhile, a drag queen with a heart of gold, Angel Dumant Schunard, helps the just-mugged Collins (You Ok Honey?) they walk off. Back at the lot, Roger dreams about writting one great song before the HIV virus takes his life (Tune Up #3, One Song Glory) There is a knock on the door, it is Mimi, a stripper from the catscratch club, who is looking for a match, or something more (Light My Candle) Meanwhile, uptown, Mark's X's lesbian lover, Johane, reccieves a voicemail from her father (Voice Mail #2) Back at the loft, Mark returns with Collins, who introduces Angel to the two (Today 4U) Benny makes the three an offer that they gladly turn down (You'll See) The three go their seperate ways, Mark to help out his X girlfriend, Maureene, with her performance thats happening tonight, Angel and Collins head to a life support meeting, and Roger, who has not left the appartment in god knows how long, stays behind. Mark goes to Maureen's performance space only to find Johanne (Tango: Maureene) He then arrives with Angel and Collins at the Life Support Meeting (Life Support) Back at the loft, Mimi seranades Roger (Out Tonight) but Roger angerly turns her away (Another Day) The fears of all the main charecters are echoed through the life support meeting (Will I?) Roger finally leaves the loft. On the street, Angel, Collins, and Mark rescue a homeless woman who is to say less then grateful (On the Street) the three dream about travelling far away from this bohemian hell (Santa Fe) Angel and Collins confess their love for each other (I'll Cover You) and Johanne juggles three phone calls (Were OK) The stories interconnect as Roger appologieses to Mimi (Christmas Bells) Maureene puts on her performance (Over the Moon) Finally, all the villagers gather at the life cafe to celebrate life (La Vie Boheme) Mimi and Roger find out the other has AIDS and share a moment of intensity and passion (I Should Tell You) Johanne announces that A) she is breaking up with Maureene, and B), Benny padlocked the loft (La Vie Boheme B) and thats only the first disc!!!!!
Act II begins with the cast stopping for a moment to ask, how do you meassure a year in the life? (Seassons of Love) It is New Years Eve in Bohemia, as the charecters make their resolutions (Happy New Year) Alexi Darling calls Mark with a job offer from a show called Buzzline (Voice Mail #3) Benny arrives to put an end to this war, but only gums things up (Happy New Year B) Maureene and Johanne have a fight and break up agian (Take me or Leave Me) Mark and Mimi after a fight, both wonder what life would be without the other (Without You) Alexi calls Mark agian (Voice Mail #4) and the AIDS virus takes Angel (Contact) At the memorial, Collins confesses his love one last time (I'll Cover You B) Mark wonders how things got to this point (Halloween) and Roger announces he's leaving for Santa Fe (Goodbye Love) Roger and Mark both struggle with life, Roger returns (What You Own) Roger, Mark, Johanne, and Mimi's parents call asking where their children are (Voice Mail #5) Its christmas Eve agian, and Roger and Mark remenisce about the past year, Collins announces he has rigged an ATM with a code, A-N-G-E-L, Maureene and Johanne show up with a dying Mimi (Finale A) Roger sings Mimi his song he's been writting all year (Your Eyes) Mimi dies, but is awoken, it turns out she had a gaurdian 'Angel' (Finale B)
So yeah, thats alot of story, kind of ranks up there with The Wall and Tommy for rock storytelling, at any rate, listen to it, its brilliantly mixed music, theres bound to be at least a few songs you'll love.
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