I'm not sure about how I'd have rated this CD had I been a fan of Harry Connick Jr. -and I'm not- but I'm giving it a relatively high rating simply because -in general- it exceeded my expectations.

I had heard very good comments about Mr. Connick's music but I had also read somewhere that this particular CD was a kind of "experimental" work. Probably this was not the best choice to start with but, as I found it on a sale at a good price, I decided to give it a try... And I must confess that when I heard the first song "Space Turtle 1" I thought "Boy, what did you buy? ".

But -fortunately- decided to give it a second chance and carefully listened to it all. Well, probably this is not the kind of music I'd have thought I was going to hear but it's not at all bad. The turtle stuff is indeed a bit weird but I tend to consider it as a kind of "wink" to the audience.

All in all, this is something really different yet absolutely enjoyable and makes me think that I'd definitely like other more "orthodox" works from this artist.

I never even listened to Harry Connick prior to hearing the "She" Cd. I was blown away by how good that record was and I soon found that this one is in the same musical vein as "She."
In fact they sound so similar I wonder if they weren't recorded in the same sessions.

These 2 Cds are very different from his other material. Much more Funk oriented. A lot of those who wanted to hear more Sinatra style stuff from Him didn't like these records.

I wish he'd record more music like this though. It is very unique sounding to me. Sure the "Turtle" related tracks are kinda wierd but don't let those keep you from hearing the really great tracks in between.

Yes, this one is TOTALY different than any other one he's ever made, but that sure doesn't make it bad! I will say that the "Star Turtle" songs themselves are a bit much, but the rest of the songs, "Just Like Me," "City Beneath the Sea," "Never Young...." Make this one of the Funnest CD's I've ever heard. Perfect for a hot, summer day. I am a huge Harry Connick, Jr fan, and have liked every CD he's put out. And this one is one of the best.

Fans of Harry Connick, Jr. seem to have a love/hate relationship with his music. I "loved" that CD, "hated" that CD. Step back. . . it is all Harry. No matter what, you can always hear him in the harmony. And I like that, oh yeah.

Ok. I finally got around to buying this one three years after it originally came out, simply because I was wary of the funky style. Boy was that a mistake!! I love this!! Please, please, pullleeezze don't judge this album solely because Harry isn't croonin' and swingin' This style is much better suited to his voice, and he shines on nearly every track. Be sure to check out Boozehound, Hear me in the Harmony, City Beneath the Sea, Never Young, and Eyes of the Seeker. What I love most about this album is how much Harry's love for New Orleans shows through. If only all of us were lucky enough to come from a hometown that has influnced us so much and made us so proud. Give this one a listen, if you have an open mind towards anything not involving the big band you will love it. I promise!