 LANA
LANE
Gemini
Think Tank Media 2006
www.lanalane.com
Read the Lana Lane Interview
What’s the 4-1-1?
It’s been a long tradition for Lana Lane to release a “special” album
for her fans every two years or so. This year’s gift is the 60s and
70s inspired covers album Gemini. Since this is Lana’s second covers
album, and Gemini is the astrological symbol for twins, Lane and company
present the song selection in twos (in more ways than one).
Genre
Hard rock / symphonic / progressive / melodic
The Good
Lane’s presentation of Creams’ “White Room” and The
Moody Blues’ “Nights in White Satin” are not quite as dark
and dreary as the originals. With her serene and melodic vocals, the songs
become a bit more romantic and uplifting. “Long Way From Home” (Foreigner)
is a great AOR number with smooth, fuzzy guitars leading the charge. For
her second Foreigner track Lane goes for the beautiful balladry of “Starrider.” “Pink
Moon Suite” combines Heart’s “Johnny Moon” with almost
the entire first side of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The marriage
of the two makes it seem the songs were cut from the same mold. As with most
of the album, Lane is the star of the Heart track, but it’s the backing
band, and most notably keyboardist Erik Norlander’s chance to shine
on the Floyd tracks. If you are familiar with Lana Lane, then it’s
no surprise that she covers yet another Heart classic, “Dream of the
Archer.” Lana cites Nancy Wilson as a major influence.
The Bad
Not particularly an era of music I am all too familiar with or fond of.
The Verdict
I have been a fan of Lana Lane since the first time I heard her angelic voice.
Although most Lana Lane albums are a little harder in the music department,
all of Lana’s beautiful melodies have followed her to this colorful
venture. Sit back, put your feet up, and breathe in the serenity.
Did You Know?
For Lana’s first covers collection, entitled ironically enough, Covers
Collection, contained tracks by male vocalists interpreted by her.
Rating:  out
of 5
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Lana Lane - 10th Anniversay Concert DVD
Lana Lane - Lady Macbeth
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--George Dionne
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