Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: a voice teacher and early music fan

PLEASING TO THE EAR, BUT NO EXCITEMENT I FEAR!This is a pleasant album with a nice variety of songs some of which I have not previously encountered.Drew Minter's voice is correct in every way; that is: nice tone quality, accurate pitch and excellent diction. BUT there is no excitement to be had; there is no emotion to latch onto. He sings "O Solitude" just the same as he sings "Crown the Altar" which contain totally different meanings. His best renditions are: "Lord, What is Man" and "Be Welcome then,Great Sir". The only thing I detect that conveys some sense of drama are changes in volume.These songs can be very meaningful when the performer takes note of the song's message.The accompanying instruments are excellent and the album is worth buying if you are "hooked on" Purcell.But I suggest you try Michael Chance or David Daniels for exciting renditions of these wonderful songs.