Behind The Eyes - Amy Grant

Advantages: Some lovely new songs and new versions of classics
Disadvantages: Hard to sing along as Amy's vocal range is quite low!

...This is one of my all time favourite Christmas CD's. I have had this album for a long time and it comes out every year! Yes, there is the usual new versions of old songs, but the songs that are penned by Amy Grant are wonderful. I have actually been able to gain strength from the words of these songs and have used them in daily readings for myself and other people. I come from a Christian background and I've really found the lyrics on this album to be helpful to me personally. Musically, there are some fabulous backings, and every song can be sung along to time and time again. This is one of the best Christmas albums you are every likely to hear, and please Amy do some more, I know these songs too well now!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: New fantastic female british RnB artist
Disadvantages: None

...is a keen and very talented guitar player and the hidden track “Cherry” really expresses her feelings about her guitar, in a rather comical way! I really like Amy’s vocals on this song she really hits some fantastic high notes, which merge with the fantastic chords of the guitar. “Cherry” is a mid tempo song, with almost a reggae style beat, but the guitar chords and vocals scream out Jazz. Amy explains how close he becomes to “Cherry” and how “she plays along as I sing out my blues” This track really makes you sway along to the beat and when you close your eyes you can really hear the fantastic mixture of piano and guitar. “Know you now” is slightly more up tempo than the predecessor, and it includes a very catchy hook. The harmonised backing vocals really stand out... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Absolutely knockout album - packed with talent
Disadvantages: Fab album - shame about the personal life

..., Amy cancelled a series of shows in Europe and the UK, stating that exhaustion and ill health made her cancel. However, shortly after this both Amy Winehouse and her husband Blake were photographed dishevelled and covered in blood, whilst walking through the streets of London. Blake is currently serving time in prison, which has been a hardship on Amy Winehouse and has caused many cancellation of gigs, due to her being too upset to perform. Since those photographs of the pair covered in blood, the photographers have portrayed a photo album, picturesque-me-not of how Amy and her husbands' life's have spiralled downwards into a world of Crack Cocaine, time behind bars, and the elusive Rehabilitation Programme that Amy swore never to go through. Even through all of this it is unquestionable when you talk of the immense talent... Read review

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