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 - Gorgeous acoustic album!With the 2005 re-release of the wonderful disc "Going Somewhere" it is evident that Colin Hay has come full-circle from quirky 80's/MTV phemon to a formidable songwriter of appreciable wit and charm, who can make other artists half his age look like they are standing still. And with thanks to some recent exposure on movie and TV soundtracks, Mr. Hay pulled together his most consistent solo album to date. Standout tracks include the immediately appealing "Beautiful World", the intensely moving "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin", and "Looking for Jack", a very catchy offering which, as Mr. Hay hilariously tells in concert, is about a run-in he had with one Mr. Nicholson. Add to this, "I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You" (featured in the movie Garden State, but not on the original release of this album), sweet 12-string work on "Circles Erratica", and some nice slide guitar on "Water Song" and you can start to see why this is such a fantastic little disc. Additionally, given that the album is somewhat of a patchwork quilt of previous efforts (several cuts do appear on earlier albums), in some ways it stands as a fitting document of a decade of high quality and underappreciated musicianship. And as Mr. Hay gets ready to stamp his trademark vocals and tight songwriting on an upcoming solo album of all new material, "Going Somewhere" may be the best disc you can get to hear what you've been missing out on all this time. Rating: - Awesome AblumI bought this because I loved 'I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You' from the Garden State soundtrack. I liked it from the first listen, which is unusual for me. Now, each time I listen to it I love it more and more. The songs are simple and powerful at the same time. His vocals wrap around me like a warm blanket. If you're not sure you should buy this...try it...you'll like it. Rating:  - Master SongwriterColin Hay jerks at your heart while telling you a joke. You can find yourself laughing and crying at the same time. He is a master of his craft, but conveys a palpable humility in every track. His refreshing sense of humor is always welcome in my ipod. Rating: - Do you come from a land Down Under?I had a feeling this would be a great album after sampling one of Colin's originals on the "Garden State" soundtrack called "I just don't think I'll ever get over you". This song is amazing and has all the soul and emotion of anything you'll ever hear.......excuse me, never hear on a radio station. Sample these: "Beautiful World", "Looking for Jack", and "Lifeline". Colin's guitar playing goes perfectly with his voice and nothing else is needed. No over-played drums, bass, or synthesizers would make this CD any better. In fact, after listening, you forget that most of CD is just Colin and his guitar. Rating: - BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFULI agree with everyone else who has reviewed this album to date (all five stars!). Colin Hay is a brilliant and unique talent. In addition to his sense of melody and lyrical composition, he also possesses one of the most beautiful and powerful (and enduring) voices of our time. Additionally, in concert, he is downright hilarious! -- Not to be missed in live performance. If you like this album, I also recommend "Peaks and Valleys." -- They are 2 of the most perfect musical albums I know. But, really, all of his solo albums have something to offer. I am so glad Zach Braff is helping to get his solo work out there.
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