Manfred Mann is a rock veteran. Under his own name, he was successful in the 1960s with covers of both girl groups (Do Wah Diddy) and Bob Dylan (Just Like A Woman). In the 1970s he managed to connect with the symphonic rock movement with his Manfred Mann's Earth Band. He scored hits again with covers of Bruce Springsteen (Blinded By The Light) and Robbie Robertson (Davy's On The Road Again). Mann
… chose to re-release his first CD in the new millennium under his own name, although his Earth Band accompanies him as always. The music reflects his personal taste and, according to Mann, would uncomfortably sit next to other work of the band. That's better than expected. Indeed he occasionally turns into other musical streets. Instrumental pieces such as Happenstance stand alongside partly spoken passages such as those in the ambitious The History Of Sexual Jealousy Parts 17 To 24, which carefully flirts with dance, funk and gothic. But the fans do not have to fear a heavy experimental piece of work. In 2004 Manfred Mann - the 2006 title was chosen 'because the wrong date is interesting' - still stands for accessible rock with symphonic influences. (MS) - still for accessible rock with symphonic influences. (MS) - still for accessible rock with symphonic influences. (MS)more
