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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.92 inches; 3.53 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Collector's Choice
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Collector's Choice
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000MR9EMQ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #723,810 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #11,698 in Folk Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #12,904 in Progressive Rock
- #15,900 in Pop Singer-Songwriters

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John Harwell

Listen and Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2000

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No one has ever consistantly affected me with their lyrics the way Al Stewart has. Very few have impressed me with their instrumental talent the way Al Stewart has. "Necromancer" has a quality of truth about human nature mixed with incredibly produced music. "Trains" is in the vein of "Roads to Moscow" in its personal and very thought-provoking view of history. "Feel Like" is a decent effort at a Top Forty hit. The lyrics are better than Top Forty allows, though. All-in-all, I think Al Stewart is a true artist. I was not disappointed with this album. In fact, I was left extremely satisfied after multiple listenings. I hope you will give this album a listen, too. But when you do, LISTEN to it. Don't let yourself get distracted with the phone, the neighbors, or the dog. Listen and Love it!

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Kenneth A. Ross

Al Stewart's Best Work in Years

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2000

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Like some other reviewers of this CD I have been a fan of Al Stewart for many years. He has always struck me as one of the best poets in pop music. I came upon Famous Last Words only last year, but was immediately captivated by it. It is clearly his best work in years. Genie On a Table Top, for example, demonstrates that he has not lost his knack for wonderfully imaginative and poetic lyrics. The Hippo Song is humerous but with a sharp bite. Feel Like is a great "feel good" song and I loved Trains with its sense of nostalgia and lost innocence. If you have ever liked Al Stewart's work this is definitely a CD you will want in your collection.

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Someone

Famous last words cut in half

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020

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I only put a 4/5 star because Famous Last Words was cut into a single version and ends right before the big outro. For those who know the True Love, that horn section to finish the track is everything. Anyways, please my friends just start a go fund me to make a full length vinyl!

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steve

If you're an Al Stewart fan

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021

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Good album

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Melekai

Al Stewart ranges from great to good

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020

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some brilliant lyrics and the instrumental parts are awesome

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Lovina Roy

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019

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I can't wait to get a full length album

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Brian D

Stewart is a history buff and a folklorist

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012

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Great songs and lyrics. His music is hauntingly reminiscent of reincarnated souls lingering in the air and reminding us that physical death isn't the end, but a cyclic repeat of a spiritual life that continues on forever and ever...

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Donald E. Gilliland

Consistent Excellence

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015

I've only recently -- admittedly, very belatedly --- heard this 1993 album by Al Stewart and I'm very pleased with it. I can't believe that one reviewer called this "Uneven and Inconsistent". To my ears that's far from the case. This is a consistently good album, with several excellent songs that that would qualify for another "Best Of" collection. Al Stewart has released many fine albums over the course of his career and "Famous Last Words" is yet another winner.

If you're already an Al Stewart fan, you pretty much know what to expect and he doesn't deviate much from his usual musical template on this album. Those distinctive vocals and well-crafted songs with intelligent lyrics, all backed by Al's impeccable guitar playing and a host of other skilled musicians (including album co-producer Peter White on guitar and keyboards). The end result is a very satisfying and comforting listening experience. Other reviewers have proclaimed the 8-minute "Trains" as one of the album's best songs, and I can only agree. A fine tune that sounds even better with each listen. Other favorites include "Peter On the White Sea", "Charlotte Corday" (co-written with Tori Amos"), and "Don't Forget Me". The CD's booklet includes lyrics to all of the songs.

Don't be concerned that there weren't any "hits" from this album. Even back in the '90s when this was first released, radio had become a non-factor. The core concern is always the quality of the music, and on that note Al Stewart delivered another strong album. Al Stewart fans, don't sleep on "Famous Last Words"; this one is a keeper!

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morgan00

Ein großartiges Spätwerk, stimmig und doch vielseitig

Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2014

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Al Stewarts 1993er-Album "Famous Last Words" gehört zu den besten Alben seines zu Unrecht oft übersehenen Spätwerks. Nach dem kommerziellen Zenit mit Alben wie "Modern Times", "Year Of The Cat" und "Time Passages" wurde es ruhig um Stewart, seine Karriere glitt in die (scheinbare) Bedeutungslosigkeit ab. ZU UNRECHT! Al hat auch nach seinen großen Erfolgen durchweg brillante Musik erschaffen.

Nach eher rockigen Experimenten in den 80ern mit Alben wie "Russians and Americans" und "Last Days Of The Century" kehrt er mit diesem Album wieder zu seinem ursprünglichen Stil (Richtung Folk) zurück, ohne jedoch etwas an Vielseitigkeit einzubüßen. "Famous Last Words" gehört m. E. sogar zu seinen vielseitigsten Alben, weshalb es oft als "zu uneinheitlich" beschimpft wurde. Das sehe ich nicht so, denn alle Songs passen blenden zusammen und harmonieren gut miteinander.

Um die Bandbreite einmal zu verdeutlichen: Wir haben hier richtig mitreißenden, flotten Pop ("Feel Like", "Genie On A Table Top"), ruhige, fast besinnliche Klänge ("Don't Forget Me", "Night Rolls In"), Ausflüge in die Klassik ("Peter On The White Sea") sowie die Mystik (das herrlich düster-mitreißende "Necromancer") und mit "Hipposong" sogar einen humorigen Titel. Mit "Trains" bietet Al uns ein episches, 8minütiges und fast balladenhaftes Stück, das zu den Höhepunkten der Albums gehört.

Vielleicht muss man sich erst etwas hineinhören, aber dann eröffnet sich dem Hörer ein wunderbares, großartiges Album! Al Stewart ist und bleibt ein toller Komponist! Kaufempfehlung!

P.S.: Wem es gelingen sollte, die remasterte Ausgabe dieses feinen Albums zu ergattern, der bekommt nicht nur einen tollen Sound geboten sondern auch drei Bonustracks: Das getragene, klavierbetonte "In the Dark" (mittlerweile einer meiner Lieblingssongs von Al Stewart), das poppige "Blow Your Mansion Down" sowie das kurze aber nicht schlechte "Mixed Blessing". Zugreifen lohnt sich!

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P. R. Phillips

Famous Last Words - Al Stewart

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2010

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This album came out in about 1993 but I only heard "Trains" from it a couple of weeks ago when I purchesed "The best Of Al Stewart". I've now purchesed practically all Al's albums represented on that compilation. I've got all his earlier albums from the 1970's but am estatic over his latest couple of albums. Al is actually getting better as he matures, like a good wine. "Famous Last Words" luckily isn't Al's famous last album.He has many more albums in store.I won't rest until I've got his Famous Last Album.

Peter Phillips.

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カンサス狂

最高のソングライター！

Reviewed in Japan on January 24, 2014

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自分が知りうる最高のソングライターの一人、A Stewartの作品です。

#1は2～3回聴いたら耳から離れなくなる軽快なポップナンバーです。
#2は以前発表した`オールモストルーシー風な構成の曲でドラマチックな展開を
みせます。
#4はジョージャクソンの`ビーマイナンバーツー風な曲で、ピアノが美しい。
#5は彼得意なアップてんぽなナンバーで、最後の`Like A～のリフレインが印象に残る。
#7はこのアルバムで一番好きな曲。リラックスした作りですが、サビの盛り上がりが素晴らしいです。

どの曲も彼らしいアコースティックギターがフユーチャーされて素晴らしい出来です。

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JG

famous last words cd

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2012

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Order acknowledged quickly, item received on time , well packaged. Item as described. All very pleasing would not hesitate to make further purchases.

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Dr. Thomas Fink

CD&Musik sehr gut, Booklet primitiv

Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2013