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    REVERIE album review

    After 35 years, since her last album, what should we really expect from Cherie Currie? Well, after being given
    the opportunity to hear it I can assure you, her new album (REVERIE) is a giant leap forward. Cherie has brilliantly
    lifted the lid from a musical treasure trove which has been waiting to emerge.

    A mix of up tempo rockers and slower melodic songs, with meaningful lyrics, this album is on par with works from
    other prominent female singers from the last several years and yet there is a sense of rediscovery that runs throughout
    it. Her long-time fans are bound to appreciate it and it could easily become a favorite, for anybody who hears it.

    The title track, REVERIE, opens the album and man! Does this song rock, or what? You bet it does! "There's nothing
    I can't be, inside my reverie" Cherie sings with undeniable rock star gravitas.

    The next song is called INNER YOU and it's Gherie's introspective look at herself with catchy word play like "inside
    my inner you is where you'll find the real me."

    IS IT DAY OR NIGHT follows and what can I say. It's so great to hear Cherie rocking out on this Runaways classic
    and as a duet with Lita Ford, it's even more of a treat for those of us who have loved the Runaways, forever!

    SHADES OF ME is a slow duet with Jake Hays and explores the regrets people can have about a relationship that didn't
    work out, in the past.

    QUEEN OF THE ASPHALT JUNGLE is another rocker with plenty of cool lyrical references to life in the surrounding city.

    AMERICAN NIGHTS is, of coarse, another great Runaways song and another great duet with Lita Ford. The chemistry between
    these two ladies is awesome, to say the least!

    Then it's slow down time with DARK WORLD where Cherie sings about being "a dreamer, riding in the moonlight, alone
    in the danger zone" with a voice that is warm and textured and uniquely compelling.

    Next up, is my personal favorite. I've always loved BELIEVE. In my opinion, it's Cherie's most powerful song ever and
    this new version is even more excellent than the original.

    I'M HAPPY is Cherie's declaration that she'll always be crazy and wild and nobody is going to make her feel bad. I think
    this song encapsulates her unbridled optimism, in a wonderful way.

    Last but not least is ANOTHER DREAM, where Cherie proclaims "if your dream dies, you dream another dream, until you find
    what sets you free." Words to live by, for sure!

    REVERIE features 4 songs co-produced by Kim Fowley (his last sitting studio production before his death) Gherie's son,
    Jake Hays, took over production, when Kim's illness kept him from continuing and, of coarse, Cherie co-produced the album.

    Furthur album credits are forthcoming but suffice it to say the musicianship is flawless.

    Grab this new Cherie Currie album, as soon as possible. You'll definitely be glad you did. It flirts with timeless
    pop-inflected sounds and yet testifies that she still has the guts to travel new ground.

    In my humble opinion, even if she were never to release another album or play another show, Cherie Currie will leave a
    legacy few artists can touch!


    Album Credits:

    Cherie Currie: Vocals/claps
    Jake Hays: Guitar/Drums/Percussion/Bass/Keyboards/Strings/vocals/claps
    Lita Ford: Background vocals on Dark World/Duets as noted above
    Nick Maybury: Guitars
    Grant Fitzapatrick: Bass
    Cliff Retallick: Piano/Keyboards/Background vocals
    Elizabeth Aston: Background Vocals
    Mike Wolf: Violin
    Mitch Perry: Slide Guitar
    Patrick Golenberg: Background Vocals
    Nick Bral: Background Vocals
    Mickey Miller: Guitars/Background Vocals/Percussion
    Jonathan Barrick Griffiths: Orchestra Arraignment and French Horn

    Reverie: written by Jake Hays and Cherie Currie
    Inner You: Written by Kim Fowley, Jake Hays and Cherie Currie
    Is It Day Or Night: Written by Kim Fowley
    Shades of Me: Written by Jake Hays and Cherie Currie
    Queen of the Asphalt Jungle: Written by Kim Fowley, Jake Hays and Cherie Currie
    American Nights: Written by Kim Fowley
    Dark World: Written by Kim Fowley, Jake Hays and Cherie Currie
    Believe: Written by Cherie Currie and Jake Hays
    I'm Happy: Written by Kim Fowley, Cliff Retallick and Cherie Currie
    Another Dream: Written by Cherie Currie and Jake Hays

    Produced by Jake Hays
    Eengineered by Mike Wolf
    Mixed and Mastered by Brant Biles
    Tracks recorded with Kim Fowley as co-producer are:
    I'm Happy, Queens of the Asphalt Jungle, Dark World, and Inner You.
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    Re: REVERIE album review

    "My first record to be released in 35 years is coming out this week on Itunes. THANK YOU all for standing by me. I will never forget how kind you have been. Without you, I am nothing. I wish more ppl in this business got that. I know it and I am so grateful to you all. Thank you for your great support over the years when I needed it so much. I love you dearly and am forever grateful."
    Cherie Currie March 17, 2015
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    Hey Folks, if you are as anxious, to have Cherie's new album, as I am,
    please
    show your support by downloading REVERIE, asap!
    smokin
    Gus
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    Re: REVERIE album review

    "You can preview my new album "Reverie" here. Make sure to hit the 'View in Itunes" icon for the extended versions.
    Hope you like it as much as I do. We are waiting for the link from Itunes. Any minute now! xoxox"
    Cherie Currie March 19, 2015

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/c...rie/id64625629
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    I just got all signed up on itunes but it's telling me item is not available.
    It has been working for some people though, so keep trying.
    It's still in an itunes period of transition The album should be available any time now, for review AND purchase!
    Can't wait!!!.
    Gus
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    Re: REVERIE album review

    Success! I now have itunes and , more importantly, I have Cherie Currie's new REVERIE album. It's playing right now on my media player and I'm loving it. If you want to hear some great music by this amazing lady, I highly recommend that you go to itunes immediately, if not sooner, and get this album. You will NOT be sorry!
    iTunes - Music - Reverie by Cherie Currie
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    Re: REVERIE album review

    Physical CDs are available at Cherie Currie Direct.
    cheriecurriedirect | eBay
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    Re: REVERIE album review

    Hello to all, my name is Howard Stafford and I just joined like 15 minutes ago. I am very pleased to be here to celebrate everything about Cherie Currie and her amazing family. I learned about this board at California Paradise California Paradise - Long Live The Runaways which is the greatest group ever of any kind/subject. If you love Cherie and the Runaways you have to check out CP. Anyway I love REVERIE! It really is a fabulous album and everyone should buy it, you will not be disappointed. Anyway, very happy to be here and look forward to the future. Have fun, be well.

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    Re: REVERIE album review

    Hey Howard! Welcome to the ghost town! I wish you could have been here during the heyday, This was the greatest message board ever. Look around. You'll get an idea of how cool it was!
    See ya at CP bud!
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    Hey Gus, perfect term you have come up with "Ghost Town"... LOL! Thank God you started California Paradise. Have fun, be well, Howard

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