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Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe Version) - Usher
Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe Version) by Usher
Bear Creek - Brandi Carlile
Bear Creek by Brandi Carlile
Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale - Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale by Phillip Phillips
American Idol - Season Finale - Season 11 - EP - Various Artists
American Idol - Season Finale - Season 11 - EP by Various Artists
Listen Up! (Deluxe Version) - Haley Reinhart
Listen Up! (Deluxe Version) by Haley Reinhart
In My Life (Glee Cast Version) - Single - Glee Cast
In My Life (Glee Cast Version) - Single by Glee Cast
Where Have You Been? (Remixes) - Rihanna
Where Have You Been? (Remixes) by Rihanna
The Hurt & The Healer - MercyMe
The Hurt & The Healer by MercyMe
Apocalyptic Love (Deluxe) [feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators] - Slash
Apocalyptic Love (Deluxe) [feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators] by Slash
Sprawl II & Ready to Start (Remixed By Damian Taylor & Arcade Fire) - Single - Arcade Fire
Sprawl II & Ready to Start (Remixed By Damian Taylor & Arcade Fire) - Single by Arcade Fire
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wo Willst du Hin | 4:13 | |
| 2 | Auf Herz und Nieren | 4:19 | |
| 3 | Wir Gehören Zusammen | 4:07 | |
| 4 | Abschied Nehmen | 6:59 | |
| 5 | Kein Königreich | 3:30 | |
| 6 | Wir Haben Alles Gute Vor Uns | 5:29 | |
| 7 | Alle Männer Müssen Kämpfen | 5:27 | |
| 8 | That's the Way Love Is | 4:36 | |
| 9 | Brief | 5:11 | |
| 10 | Don't Give Up | 6:25 | |
| 11 | Gut Aufgepasst | 4:17 | |
| 12 | Wenn Ich Schon Kinder Hätte (Rap Version) | ||
| 13 | Kleines Lied (Kinderlied) | 3:29 | |
| 14 | Die Dinge Singen Hör Ich So Gern | ||
| 15 | Keep Your Eyes on Me | 5:02 | |
| 16 | Himmel Über Deutschland | 6:12 | |
| 17 | Ich Lass Sie Sterben | 3:42 | |
| 18 | Bevor du Gehst | 5:12 | |
| 19 | I'd Be Waiting | 4:01 | |
| 20 | Sie Ist Im Vierbeck Angelegt | ||
| 21 | Eyes R Shut | 5:34 | |
| 22 | Der Geist Ist Willig | 4:19 | |
| 23 | Mägde und Knechte | 4:36 | |
| 24 | Der Herr Knicht Alle Bäume | ||
| 25 | Wer Weiss Schon Was Der Morgen Bringt | 3:41 | |
| 26 | Alles Für Den Herrn | 3:51 | |
| 27 | Wo Driften Wir Hin | 4:06 | |
| 28 | Klagelieder | 3:50 | |
| 29 | Lied (Du Nur, Du) | 4:19 | |
| 30 | Wenn du Es Willst (Mir Sind Die Hände Gebunden) | 6:28 | |
For those of you who have only heard of but not heard Xavier's music, here's a little bit of an idea of what it is.
First off, Xavier has the voice of a classic American soul singer. His intonation, inflection, and usage is basically that of a German speaking soul singer. That said, his voice is truly exceptional; it is a deep and rich baritone that conveys conviction and insight, among many other things.
Musically, this is "world music" in the best sense. In addition to the various musics of the African Diaspora (R&B, Reggae, Blues, and especially hip-hop), Xavier also incorporates--believe it or not--German classical music (especially Wagner) into his chop suey. Actually, Wagner would make a pretty good hip-hop musician today were he alive, and kudos to Xavier for recognizing that.
In terms of lyrics, Xavier's music is openly spiritual (even religious), political, and polemical. The man sings like he has something to say, and in most cases what he says reflects the hopes, dreams, hardships, and excitements of what it is like to be a person of color in Germany today. These are exciting times in contemporary Germany on that score, and Xavier has become the most popular pop musician and spokesperson on this subject.
Do you need to speak German to appreciate this music? Not really, but it helps, because the lyrical content is rather dense in places. This music can get pretty heavy at times, and although it is crafted very intelligently, nobody will confuse this sound with Britney Spears.
Xavier has always also sung in English, and there are English songs on this double album (two covers). Xavier has and continues to collaborate with all sorts of English speaking artists, and those in the know are chomping at the bit at breaking him big in the English speaking market. I respect Xavier for holding off, at least for now on that score; he knows from personal experience how infatuated the American record industry has become with money. Besides, why should he cross over when he's already one of the biggest things in Europe?
When he decides to come across the pond full force, it will be on HIS terms, not some moron at Sony or BMG.
Do yourself a favor and get this record. You'll be glad you did. And if you can get a hand on his live records and DVD's I think you'll also enjoy those (they're available on Amazon Germany and from Xavier's website, but you'll have to pay some serious money).