I was a fan of the movie so when I finally got around to purchasing the the cast recording, I was anxious to hear what they did with the show. As a long time fan of Adam Sandler and a veteran when it comes to performing on stage, I think my opinion of this record might have some weight to it. The music is brilliantly written with HEAVY ties to 80's hits. You'll hear certain chords that will remind you of your favorite 80's pop and hair metal hits as well as some Hip-Hop. In addition to both of Adam Sandler's songs from the movie, you find songs the perfectly replace the early 80's hits that were used in the movie. The lyrics in these songs are the perfect extension to the movie and are possibly the funniest lyrics I've heard in any music. The show was perfectly cast and the showcased voices fit the characters wonderfully. The ensemble fills it out for a high energy feel that you won't find anywhere else. The music and the comedy in the lyrics will likely have people who aren't necessarily fans of musicals loving this recording.Read full review
This is yet another CD I purchased for research purposes because a local theater group was presenting the show for the time time in this market. The plot arc is formulaic but so are the plots of many hit movies and Broadway shows in recent years. Very briefly, the story is musical comedy about a wedding singer (guy whose band plays at wedding receptions) who goes to pieces (with good reason) after his fiancee sends him a "Dear John" letter on their wedding day while he's waiting for her at the church (Adam Sandler starred in the movie that the musical is based on). The CD has everything you could ask for in addition to the music. The 34-page liner notes booklet includes all the credits, a synopsis of the story, plenty of performance photos and all the lyrics too! All Broadway original cast CDs should be packaged to this level of excellence!Read full review
just what I wanted
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Saw the musical and had to own the sound track. Great trip back to the 80's. Would highly reccommend this to anyone who lived in and thru the 1980's. If you liked the movie you will love the musical and the soundtrack to it. Catchy beats and tunes you can blast in the car and sing along with.
I bought this cd right before I saw the Broadway show in NYC. It was a very fun upbeat show and the cd is a good representation of the show. Very enjoyable!
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