Reprise
1962
Sinatra and Strings
About This Album
Sinatra and Strings, Frank Sinatra's first album with arranger Don Costa, is an exquisite, romantic collection of ballads and is one of his most sensual records. Costa has given the songs -- which consist entirely of standards -- exceedingly lush, heavily orchestrated arrangements that sound like updated, contemporary versions of Axel Stordahl's ornate charts. Sinatra responds with smooth, nuanced, yet powerful vocals that make these traditional songs sound fresh. The pair take some chances with their arrangements -- "Stardust" never reaches the chorus, for instance -- but Sinatra and Strings remains a definitive ballads album, complete with impassioned readings and endlessly rich, detailed arrangements. [The CD version adds two newer songs.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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