Disco de Cher: “Living Proof [Japan Bonus Track]”

I love Cher's music and I'm not embarassed to say that. Her music is a bit campy at times but nothing wrong with a bit of camp value. I was not willing to wait until spring of 2002 for the US release of "Living Proof". I was happy to shell out the big bucks for her new album. Needless to say, the results were positive. "Living Proof" is ten times better than "Believe". The material she chose to record is far better than most of the songs off its predecessor. Although I do think Cher overdoes it on the vocoder sounds on this cd, I was able to forgive her for that since every song on this cd is a winner in my book. I immediately fell in love with "Alive Again" which is one of my favorite tracks off this cd. I was completely surprised when I heard Cher cover one of my favorite songs from another dance diva Amber. Cher does a swell job at "Love One Another". Unlike "Believe", "Living Proof" is a stronger dance album. The songs are tight and the material was just right for Cher. I love this album.

What are you waiting for? This is most certainly Cher's best and most remarkable album. Why? Well have you heard "Song For The Lonely"-the anthem that just won't stop? This album is so wonderful, Cher's voice soars like nothing else she has done before. Check out the amazing "When The Money's Gone", it is so perfect that you'll have to listen to it over and over again until your are dead tired. Clear the dance floor! "Different Kind Of Song" blasts through your speaker with super sonic vocoder energy. The hook is unreal, and "Alive Again" is a spiritual moment unlike anyother. The US includes the tracks "When You Walk Away" and let me tell you-so good. Much more upbeat then "You Take It All"(on the international pressing), and fits itself nicely into the overall atmosphere of the album. I believe that this is Cher's most thought provoking and fully put together album. There is a heavy spiritual vibe that runs through the ablum, take "Love One Another" for example. And obviously the afore mentioned "Song For The Lonely" is included. "The Music's No Good Without You" is one of my favorite Cher songs ever. Talk about fabulous. It is by no means a typical Cher song but proves that she is forever invincible. After months of waiting "Living Proof" is finally here, Cher is back.

What else can be said about the comeback-queen herself, Cher, that hasn't already been said? The last time we heard her, she was " believing in life after love ". Well, all of this believing has paid off with the follow-up record to her record-setting journey into dance music. It's entitled " Living Proof". The album starts off with the hit US single, "A Song For The Lonley", and gentley crosses to "A Different Kind of Love Song", ( if you loved the vocal effects with 'Believe', than you will adore this one). As a matter of fact, the vocal effects that made "Believe" a smash with all in this collection of soon-to-be-dance-anthems that will make you get up and shake what your mama gave you. Cher even does a great job of covering the Amber classic "Love One Another". And if you love the Latin feel, "Body To Body, Heart To Heart" will make you pull out the old sumbraro and make you do the Salsa! Cher ends the album with the song that will very soon become the anthem for husbands and wives everywhere, "When The Money's Gone". Every track on this incredible collection is very unique in every way possible. Cher proves to us that she is here for the long run, and this album is "living proof"

LIVING PROOF, had a hard act to follow. Cher's BELIEVE album was a success story upon which legends are born. But LIVING PROOF met and exceeded my expectations. Once again Cher has put together an album that is pure joy from start to finish. Upbeat and very danceable, each track is unique. I loved the guitar background for "Love So High" and "Body To Body, Heart To Heart". While "Song For The Lonely" and "A Different Kind Of Love Song" are probably the best recognized songs, I loved "The Music's No Good Without You", "Real Love" and "When You Walk Away" even more. Cher also does a wonderful remake of "When The Money's Gone." With back to back steller albums, being without money certainly will not be a concern for Cher. And while we make her rich, she enriches our lives in return with her music. Get on board and take the musical ride of your life. LIVING PROOF is your ticket to nirvana!

Cher has no comparison! She seems to get better and better with each new song and album she puts out. These songs will definitely get you out of your seat and dancing. Cher certainly has a unique style, and voice, and as she matures she is not only still beautiful to look at, but her singing voice has never been better. This is one of her best albums she's recorded yet. These songs are about being lonely, losing love, and finding the courage to live on, and be strong. I enjoyed all of these new songs, but especially "Love One Another". A song that we should all heed due to recent tragic events that affected all of our lives.

The sound and quality of these songs is awesome. Cher is a true Diva of our lifetimes, and an inspiration to all of us to get out there and dance our hearts out and have some fun. Cher... "The Music's No Good Without You" and your "Living Proof" of that. Highly Recommended!