{"product_id":"the-futurist","title":"The Futurist","description":"Product Description\n\nRobert Downey Jr, The Futurist\n\nAmazon.com\n\nThe actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful \"Broken\" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired \"Hannah\" may amble, the forceful \"Man Like Me\" and stately grace of \"Kimberly Glide\" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's \"Smile\" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' \"Your Move\" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. -- Jerry McCulley\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B00064AFK0\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B00064AFK0.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Robert Downey Jr.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41431658463290,"sku":"DBV.B00064AFK0.G","price":4.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B00064AFK0-0.jpg?v=1779731660","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-futurist","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}