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this lady just sings her heart out without any major bells and whistles. I'm not a major jazz fan but this girl has captured my attention. I loved that album so much that I had to buy this one too, this is her debut.And it is a confident and convincing jazz debut I must say. an album for a quiet night in or contemplative moods. yet for me, her arrangements are simple yet beautiful. just because it lacks up-tempo numbers doesn't mean it is really lacking at all.
Melody has a really soulful voice and it is clear this style of music is perfect for her. can't get into his new album much at all. she evokes a smoky jazz club feel on this album and her 2nd one too. It's so soulful and sincere. I discovered Melody earlier this year with her track "Baby I'm a fool" from her 2nd album "My One And Only Thrill". Maybe, too laid back and slow for some people's tastes. She never goes for big band style numbers.
This is why I kinda lost interest in Buble. it's all a little too showy now. she sings it like she means it. She is more convincing than say Norah Jones at jazz for me and she is not as showy and glossy as say Michael Buble who I have to say I have sadly tired of. The album is full of laid back tracks that you can just lay back and relax too.
it's not about over-complex arrangements, it's about her selling the lyrics to you. really effective. not an album that you are going to get ready for a night out to but. Personal faves of mine: the beautiful Love Me Like A River Does, the lilting Sweet Memory , the soulful Worrisome Heart and the charming goodnite.
Absolutely wonderful. Get a good red wine, a fresh loaf of bread and a Melody Gardot album. Beautiful effortless singing. A must have.
Consistently good,laid-back,melodious,sophisticated - Melody Gardot can't easily be put in any particular category.There is something there for lovers of jazz & blues or whatever you like to call it.
Same review for this one as for My One and Only Thrill. Saw her on David Letterman, and had to hear more. Would recomend this one as well
Do not download it. Period.
What she finds is a voice that sounds like she is literally singing 6" from your ear and singing directly to you. Her voice is very fresh and different from what you hear on radio.
First of all, what an interesting story - a girl gets hit by a car, develops a sensitivity to light and sound, and finds music therapy as a way to deal with her injuries. That song will knock you out.
It's smoky, delicate, pitch perfect, wobbly and beautiful.There are 5 songs on this CD that stand up to anything I've ever ever heard. They are "Gone", "Sweet Memory", "Some Lessons", "One Day" and the oh-my-gosh I can't believe how incredible this song is "Love Me Like A River Does".
As one reviewer put it "It's the sexy song I've ever heard" - ditto.Buy this CD. You might end up tucking it under your pillow at night or spooning it.
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