Advantages: Some good tracks, great music to relax too. Disadvantages: A little too much of the same thing
After having had a phenomenal start to the year with the fabulous 'Put Your Records On', BaileyRae subsequently brought out this much in demand, self-titled debut album. The album starts with the track 'Like A Star', which is a slow, jazzy number. Her vocals are still distinctive but the song is not as catchy or as memorable as 'Put Your Records On'. 'Enchantment' is less jazzy, and also quite unmemorable, fortunately the CD then redeems itself with 'Put Your Records On'. This is followed by 'Til It Happens To You' which whilst being another slow number has a nice beat with a definite blues feel followed by another single 'Trouble Sleeping' which is a bit livelier again.
The haunting strings that play during the introduction of 'Call Me When You Get This' reminds me of a 1960s film soundtrack, although the rest of the track ...
Advantages: Soulful, haunting melodies with meaningful lyrics Disadvantages: Immediately want more.
I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to writing album reviews but after hearing this hauntingly brilliant piece of work from the tremendously talented CorinneBaileyRae, I felt compelled to share my feelings with you all.
I'm aware that this style of music will not appeal to all tastes but for those of you who love Put Your Records On - you can't miss it at the moment on the radio - then I would definitely recommend going to her website to get a glimpse of other tracks from the album.
***The Woman***
When I first read on the website that Corinne was from Leeds, I was a little surprised to say the least as she has a sound which is reminiscent of the deep south of America and the blues style that emanated from there in the 1930s and 40s.
At 26 it may seem like she is a late developer for starting a singing career but she has ...
Advantages: Relaxing sounds Disadvantages: Bit boring half way through
Personally I'm into smooth, subtle tracks especially in the evenings coming in from a long day at work.
CorinneBaileyRae has come from bottom rising to the top, with a great start to the year 2006 with "Put your records on" and MoBo award winner, she's now proving what it takes to be a star. Her songs deliver a voice that pins you and relaxes you into her imaginative abyss. With sophisticated song writing I'm really going to support her music because she deserves the attention. Why? Because she is a British artist and she has been in the game for a long time now, working hard in the underground community.
Listening to her album the style of music that she produces, my perceptions of her is that she almost not trying to follower the footsteps of certain artists who are around today. For example Jill Scott with that poetry flow ...
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Product details
Title
Corinne Bailey Rae
Performer
Corinne Bailey Rae
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Soul
Release Date
12/02/2007
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2006
Label / Distributor
EMI / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
94638608127
Catalogue Number
3860812
Additional notes
Album Notes
This is the eponymously-titled debut album from British blues-soul sensation, Corinne Bailey-Rae. Inspired by artists such as Billie Holiday and Jill Scott, this is a recording that displays a patchwork of influences, all held together wonderfully by Rae's unique vocal stylings. Includes the singles 'Like A Star' and 'Put Your Records On'.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Like A Star
2.
Enchantment
3.
Put Your Records On
4.
Till It Happens To You
5.
Trouble Sleeping
6.
Call Me When You Get This
7.
Choux Pastry Heart
8.
Breathless
9.
I'd Like To
10.
Butterfly
11.
Seasons Change
Titles on disc 2
1.
Since I've Been Loving You
2.
Emeraldine
3.
Munich (Radio 1 live lounge version)
4.
No Love Child
5.
Enchantment (Amp Fiddler remix)
6.
Venus As A Boy (Q covermount)
7.
I'd Like To (Weekender remix)
8.
I Won't Let You Lie To Yourself
9.
Another Rainy Day
10.
Daydreaming
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