As these two boys from Brisbane, Australia, know, it doesn't hurt to be endorsed by Rosie O'Donnell. When the Queen of Nice sang the words to "I Want You" and the praises of the duo behind it, the song catapulted up the charts. Largely ignored by the serious music press, Savage Garden have cultivated a vast fan base on the strength of their music--and airplay--alone. As formulaic as it may appear, the ballad "Truly Madly Deeply" was lodged at No. 1 for week after week … mehrfor a reason--it's damn catchy and a welcome reprieve from overdone rock ballads. Lead singer Darren Hayes lends the same yearning vocal style to the third--and best--single from the album, "To the Moon & Back," a slice of synth-pop genius that culminates in a dramatic crescendo of strings, courtesy of coleader Daniel Jones. --Rebecca Wallwork weniger
CD 1
01 - To The Moon & Back
02 - I Want You
03 - Truly Madly Deeply
04 - Tears Of Pearls… mehr
05 - Universe
06 - Carry On Dancing
07 - Violet
08 - Break Me Shake Me
09 - A Thousand Words
10 - Promises
11 - Santa Monica weniger