Morten Harket – Letter from Egypt

Releasedate: 30-05-2008; Label: Universal Music
By: Nina Mende

Morten Harket is the singer of the Norwegian band AHA who also has several solo albums released. “Letter From Egypt” is his fourth solo album. I don’t really think I have to tell much more about him…

The album is touchy and thoughtful, very slow and romantic. “Send Me An Angel” is a little rockier than the others but still quite slow. Morten’s vocals are soft and touchy, very charming and simpatico, a voice you can fall in love with. “We Will Never Speak Again” is very slow and slightly melancholic. “Movies” has a great chorus and amazing vocal parts. Although this song is a cover it is the one that sounds the most like AHA. “Slanted Floor” includes only his voice and an acoustic guitar, really great. The last song “The One You Are” slightly reminds of slow and late Johnny Cash.

The album is great to chill out and you drift off into a world where you walk along the shores with your love on your side. A brilliant album for romantic evenings, for dreaming and also – as I said – for chilling out. There is not much more to say about it, simply amazing, emotional and touchy. A slow and calm CD for the evening after a stressful day. I love it.

Tracklist: 01. Darkspace 02. Send Me An Angel 03. We’ll Never Speak Again 04. There Are Many Ways To Die 05. With You – With Me 06. Letter From Egypt 07. A Name Is A Name 08. Movies 09. Slanted Floor 10. Anyone 11. Should The Rain Fall 12. The One You Are

Links:
Morten Harket MySpace
Morten Harket Official