Love Changes Everything: The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, Vol. 2

Sarah Brightman: Love Changes Everything - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection Volume Two

This album, tailored-made for fans of the great singer and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as musical theater lovers, is a compilation that features a wide range of content. Approximately half of the tracks are previously unreleased recordings, including duets with renowned artists such as Cliff Richard, Michael Ball, and John Barrowman.

The most surprising track on this collection is not hidden among the blockbuster selections from the Lloyd Webber songbook, but is prominently placed at the beginning of the CD. "Probably on Thursday" is a previously unreleased pop song that was originally written in 1967, and it sounds like a forgotten gem by an obscure 1960s pop singer. This track is a delightful surprise, as it is quite different from the composer's well-known neoclassical bombast.

Another surprise is the previously unreleased song "The Perfect Year" from Sunset Boulevard, which is a sweet ballad that Brightman performs with great restraint, avoiding any vocal pyrotechnics. In fact, the CD as a whole emphasizes the singer's more subtle side, with "Make Up My Heart" from Starlight Express and "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from Jesus Christ Superstar being particularly notable examples.

The collection also features guest appearances by Michael Ball on "Seeing Is Believing" and John Barrowman on "Too Much in Love to Care," but there is never any doubt that Sarah Brightman is the star of this CD, and deservedly so.

Overall, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection Volume Two is a diverse and engaging compilation that offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to explore the breadth of Brightman's talent and the depth of Webber's musical legacy. The inclusion of previously unreleased tracks adds an extra layer of excitement and discovery, making this album a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the magic of musical theater.

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