Theology

by

Sinéad O'Connor

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Sinead's new cd,"Theology" is a real treat for her loving fans who have been watching a countdown to the day of this release.The first thing a person needs to know about Sinead is that she does what she considers valuable.Since she often invests her own money into her projects,she is able to choose the material that is meaningful to her,and to sing other arist's songs as she wishes.Sinead is known world-wide for her disdain for the music industry,and she works hard to keep their commercially-minded tentacles off her.

I personally love this new direction,which is,after all,not new.Sinead is also known for her spirituality and interest in world religions.Not being a religious person,I take what I need and leave the rest,but others may find all of it personally useful and moving.The music can reach anyone who can listen.There are people in little villages in Peru who will tell you stories of how Sinead's music has helped them through hard times,and given much joy.Don't be afraid of the title of this cd.

"Vineyard" is yet another of Sinead's songs that makes your hair stand up-it reaches deep inside the careful and respectful listener."Something Beautiful" is something indeed very beautiful.

I don't see a negative difference between the Sinead of today and the young Sinead with the voice of an angel.She's 40 now,with 4 children,and the self-assurance that age hopefully brings us all.Of course she's different.Viva la difference!

Potential buyers should be aware that some reviewers are suspected of not even listening to the cd before writing.Savvy readers can tell.

Sinead O'Connor still has the power,she still has the genius,she still has the guts.Her core group of fans will never leave her,but this new cd is not inaccessible to anyone.Only buy this if you love the best in music.But be aware-this is not background music.It insists that you listen and be quiet while you do,and it's worth it.She still shines on so brightly.5 stars,without a doubt.

When I first picked up the album I listened to the acoustic one first (there are 2 discs of the same songs... one acoustic). Nothing grabbed be. I was sad as I so anticipated new non-reggae from one of my favorite all-time artists.

As I was fortunate enough to see her in concert this fall, I figured she'd be doing mostly new stuff so I made myself keep listening to it. The acoustic CD is still too much of a sleeper for me but serveral tracks from the other cd have majorly grown on me. Every song is based on The Bible, some word-for-word... don't let that steer you away. "If You Had A Vineyard" was the first one that got me. The "Whomsoever Dwells." It has a hot beat and it's the closest to the all-out yelling Sinead we've had in awhile. "Something Beautiful" is cute. The one I can't handle is "Watcher Of Men." Holy depressing... and not in a good way.