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Author's product rating:   

Originality	Groundbreaking
Lyrics	Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks	Flawless
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Outstanding
Value for Money

Advantages:	Beautiful lyrics,strong voice,
Disadvantages:	none

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Gabrielle is one of the most stunning performers of the late nineties to today. "Rise" is Gabrielle's third sucessful album with
11 beautiful tracks to lift the mood and calm the soul. I have included the track listing , so you know what you are missing .

1.Sunshine
2. Rise
3 .When a woman
4 .Tell me what you dream
5 .5 o'clock
6 .Should I stay
7 .Over you
8 .Falling
9 .If you love me
10 .Independence day
11 .Gonna get better

Gabrielle is an award winning female , who was accepted into mainstream pop with "Dreams" , her first number one single.
Now she is a best selling artist , maybe the strongest in her field.
Her songs are timeless classics . Her previous two albums granted her two Brits , a MOBO award and an American music
award. Her sucess also gave her the 'honour' of being Billboard's "UK's hottest female artist"

'Rise' has re-established Gabrielle as one of the UK's most successful female singers and songwriters. Both the single and the
album have topped the UK charts with the album now selling more than 600,000 copies in the space of three months.

'Rise' is packed with poppy choons that can get even the most stiff foot tapping . Gabrielle, on this album alone, has
collaborated with Johnny Dollar (Massive Attack , Neneh Cherry), Richard Stannard (The Spice Girls) , Richie Fermie
to give a wide range of styles and moods.

The first song on the album is 'Sunshine' is a big thank you to those friends you always have on hand to boost your
confidence. It debuted in the top ten when it was released in October last year. The title track - which samples Bob Dylan's
classic 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' (and comes with his rare seal of approval).
The two step soul of "5 'O' Clock" , the late night 'If You Love Me' , the beautiful 'Tell Me What You Dream' and the Thelma and
Louise chick classic "When A Woman" make up the perfect album.

Gabrielle, was born in Hackney, began her career singing for free in West End clubs whilst temping in offices during the day.
In three short years, nine singles and two albums were released establishing Gabrielle as a premiere soul vocalist.
By and large optimism is the genre of 'Rise'. Although Gabrielle shows and confronts her self-doubt, self-pity and feelings
of emotion she keeps the balance right .
As a result 'Rise' is, quite simply, Gabrielle's strongest and most complete work to date. This has always been her dream to
look after her son and do what she loves. In a nutshell a brilliant performer , with the voice of an angel.