Altar Boyz (2005 Original Off-Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

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Altar Boyz may ride on a single idea, but that idea is brilliantly carried through: What if there was an openly Christian boy band? Because the show's success depends on that one concept, every detail has to be perfec--and it is. Each member of the titular quintet is typecast--the Hispanic one, the gangsta one, the could-be-gay one, etc.--and the singers perfectly ape the perky 'N Sync/American Idol style, easily navigating between yelping pleading and bombastic bravado. The booklet even comes complete with lengthy, smarmy thanks from the Boyz ("big props to the Big Man in the sky"). As for the music, it's drenched in cheesy synths and appropriately catchy: Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker (contributing six songs each) may have gleefully nailed the genre's inane lyrics, but they didn't forget the melodies either. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Altar Boyz (2005 Original Off-Broadway Cast), Music, Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker, Scott Porter, Cast Recordings, Pop, Showtunes / B'way

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Somethin's rotten, but not in zDenmark

very good

Enjoying the show all over again

Good...but the guys on tour are better

Enjoyable

Altar Boyz (2005 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
Gary Adler , Michael Patrick Walker , and Scott Porter
Manufacturer: Ghostlight Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009A40IE
Release Date: 2005-05-17

We Are The Altar Boyz
Rhythm In Me
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Number 918
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Altar Boyz may ride on a single idea, but that idea is brilliantly carried through: What if there was an openly Christian boy band? Because the show's success depends on that one concept, every detail has to be perfec--and it is. Each member of the titular quintet is typecast--the Hispanic one, the gangsta one, the could-be-gay one, etc.--and the singers perfectly ape the perky 'N Sync/American Idol style, easily navigating between yelping pleading and bombastic bravado. The booklet even comes complete with lengthy, smarmy thanks from the Boyz ("big props to the Big Man in the sky"). As for the music, it's drenched in cheesy synths and appropriately catchy: Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker (contributing six songs each) may have gleefully nailed the genre's inane lyrics, but they didn't forget the melodies either. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Somethin's rotten, but not in zDenmark.......2007-07-12

Why spend fifteen minutes with this when you could be masturbating to your favorite fantasy?

very good.......2007-07-03

i really enjoyed this CD, the only problem i have with it is that the show was so amazing live that a CD can't quite do it justice. Regardless, it still made me happy.

Enjoying the show all over again.......2007-06-27

Having totally enjoyed the show live in San Francisco, every time I play this CD I am allowed to relive the experience. It was a fabulous production and I am so happy to hear them sing again and again.

Good...but the guys on tour are better.......2007-05-18

If you are buying this disc. after seeing Altar Boyz on tour you will be disappointed. Vocals just aren't as strong. I can't speak for the current off-broadway cast, haven't seen them perform. Over all, this cd is pretty good.

Enjoyable.......2007-05-12

Got the CD before I saw the show and it was amazing. Songs that stick, and you end up humming them all the time.

A must have for everyone.

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Altar Call

Manufacturer: Surrender All Entertainment, LLC
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CAEQ76
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Going Up

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Going Up

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000R7HUHC
Release Date: 2007-08-28

Album Description

Mike Milligan and The Altar Boyz are a 5 piece R&B soul band with a Louisiana feel. But really they have a very unique sound that is theirs alone. You find yourself singing along and grooving to the CD Going Up naturally has dancing to the moonlight on the beach.

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