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32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Osmond shines in Canada's "Joseph" Jul 15, 2001
By Michael J. Mazza
I have to admit, I purchased the CD of this version of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" mainly out of curiosity over Donny Osmond's performance as Joseph. Well, he is superb. His voice is clear and strong, and he delivers outstanding renditions of the character's songs. The rest of the cast in this, the 1992 Canadian version of this musical play, also does a fine job."Joseph," with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is a consistently entertaining CD. The lyrics re-tell the story of the biblical patriarch Joseph (found in Genesis 37-45), and Rice sticks remarkably close to the source material. "Joseph" has many inventive and humorous touches (such as making the Pharaoh sing his part a la Elvis Presley, or having Joseph's brothers break out into a calypso song). "Joseph" works because of its combination of a compelling story, clever lyrics, and superb music. If you have heard other CD versions but have not listened to this one, check it out.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
WONDERFUL!!! Jul 27, 1999
I had looked at all of the Joseph tracks to be sure I got the right one. I didn't like the voices of certain characters on the other cd's. I LOVE this one! I had gone to see the musical just a week or two ago and loved it. You don't even really need to see the musical, the cd tells the whole story. I would recommend this CD over any of the others. Fanastic!
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Get set for the video-- this show is a blast! Jun 30, 1999
As an owner of all three "90's revival" Joseph albums (USA, UK, and CA), I'll say that this version, origionally produced in Toronto by Livent, inc. is very impressive. And Webber presumably agrees-- Donny Osmond has been chosen to star in the video version of the show (similar to last year's CATS) which supposedly is meant to be filmed this summer and released this winter. And I have to admit, Donny Osmond's performance is amazing. For instance, of the three recent albums, he's the only Joseph able to hit the high C at the end of "Close Every Door" (perhaps the show's most moving number). The quality of his performance has to be seen and/or heard to be believed. If you haven't seen any version of the show, the three 90's versions are all well executed, and each has it's own charm.
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
"Joseph" is the greatest musical ever!! Sep 13, 1999
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is nothing short of AMAZING!!I have been in the show twice and hope to do it again because it is so much fun.I've never gotten to see the broadway version but I listen to the soundtrack ALL THE TIME.It's the greatest musical ever and Donny Osmond makes a terrific Joseph.Also Janet Metz has a beautiful voice, and she fits the part of the narrator perfectly.I can't wait to get the video tape because I know it will be amazing.
15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 If you saw the play with this cast, you'll love this CD Jun 28, 2000
By Tim Drake
"Author and Journalist"
While Janet Metz isn't the greatest narrator for "Joseph", Donny Osmond is the perfect "Joseph." Those who saw this production will thoroughly enjoy re-living it as they listen to the songs on this CD. From the infectious "Any Dream Will Do" to the moving "Close Every Door", and the humor behind the reggae "Benjamin Calypso" and Elvis-like Pharoah's "Song of the King" you'll find yourself singing right along. This is fun CD to own. Do yourself a favor and order one.
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