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Chris Isaak, the epitome of modern musical cool, is back with Mr. Lucky, his first non-holiday studio album since 2002. Filled with his distinctive, sweetly moody, slyly sexy retro-pop, Mr. Lucky debuts alongside the television premiere of 'The Chris Isaak Hour', a weekly music-and-talk series on A&E's Bio Channel. Isaak's fans will consider themselves fortunate that new music from their Mr. Lucky has finally arrived.SimilarProduct
Customer reviews
Seven Long Years, and Mr. Lucky was Worth the Wait! 
by .. W. Dietrich (Las Vegas)
It has been 7 years since the last original work by Chris Issak, and I have been waiting for this release like it was Christmas Day.
First off the two guests singers are long time Chris Issak friends (both were guests on his show) and their duets were well done and seemed like a natural pairing.
These are my two favorite songs and Breaking Apart which is a remake is better than the original. I really liked Michele Branch's duet it was almost like the song was written for her.
The title Mr. Lucky would make you think this a happy album and filled with love and surfer themes. It actually has more than one sad song where it seems as though Chris Issak is longing for a long lost love. Dont worry there are also some really uplifting songs where Chris has found love again! All in all this cd is more about love than some of his previous albums that seemed to fit the bill of travel / surf / San Francisco.
As far as the sound goes it still sounds great and honest. Every song has Chris Issak pouring his heart out. Just listening to it makes me think of a fire place a six pack of beer and friends.
I honestly liked every song and the album flows well and tells the story of broken love to rekindling love. In my opinion this is a more mature Chris Issak and I dare say his best album yet. It has been 7 long years and this album does not disapoint. This is a must have for any Chris Issak fan and I would strong suggest to anyone that is looking for a singer with a great voice and a strong backing band.
Chris Isaak Leads The Pack by .. blueberryhill (USA)
The title of the latest Chris Isaak CD is "Mr. Lucky" and you will be the lucky one to add this gem to your collection. Original, quality cuts overcome this fabulous collection. The unexpected prize is the duet with Trisha Yearwood.
"We've Got Tomorrow" is the sing along song of the year! Praise to all involved in this top notch CD.
Best album ever?! by .. Russell (Oklahoma)
I couldn't wait for this release. I saw Chris in Forth Worth, Tx. when he toured for the "Best of" album and it was one of the top 3 live shows I've ever seen. I always look forward to his new stuff because, in my opinion, he only gets better and better.
The album may be his best ever (still not quite committed to this) because he dares a little more to venture into other genres. While some of the tracks are classic Isaak like "We let her down", "You don't cry like I do", and "Summer Holiday" (which gets better with every listen), some of them are more of a crooning style ("Big wide wonderful world") complete with a horn section and others remind me of the great Bob Wills and western swing ("Take my heart" and "We've got tomorrow"). The later two are initially my favorite tracks on the album. It is honestly very hard to decide because they are all wonderful.
One thing that stands out to me more than with Chris' other offerings is the musicianship. The guitars are the best in the business and a real throwback to the 40's and 50's when styles of music were melding together, jazz and rock, big band and western. Mr. Isaak's range is incredible and his voice is as crisp and powerful as ever (at 52).
I will not hesitate to tell everyone I know to rush out and purchase this CD. When I say everyone, I mean my grandmother would like it and my eleven year old nephew already told me he approves. Buy it. You will not be disappointed.
Lucky Chris Isaak fans by .. Illusionaire (Portland, OR United States)
I dropped a number of hints to my husband, and he was sweet enough to get me a copy of "Mr Lucky" the day it came out. That makes me Ms. Lucky since he understands my infatuation with Chris Isaak and his music.
I've listened to the whole album 10+ times already. I liked it the first time, and it keeps growing on me. I wasn't crazy about his last full non-holiday, non-Best Of album, "Always Got Tonight," because it sounded too glossy and polished, so I am very happy with "Mr. Lucky" because it comes across to me as a return to his roots. Sometimes rocking, sometimes melancholy, and too often heartbroken, this is vintage Isaak!
The overall feel reminds me of renditions he's performed of Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, and other similar artists' music, but the lyrics are unmistakably Chris Isaak. My favorite tracks are "We've Got Tomorrow," "Mr. Lonely Man, and "Very Pretty Girl." Definitely worth picking up.
Isaak rocks out in a blue way by .. R. Lingsweiler ()
Ok, I'll admit I just started listening to this but it's already knocked me back in my chair after just two songs. Yes, it's THAT good. All the elements of Chris' signature sound are here, and his voice still sounds fantastic, but there's also a crunchy "rockiness" to the songs that I haven't heard before, at least not since the very earliest days of Silvertone, making it well worth buying even if you think you've "heard it all before". Pick this one up, you won't regret it!