Advantages: Reminders of the 80s, raw talent, distinctive voice Disadvantages: None
1983 entitled ?Alf?, her nickname, and secured her numerous musical awards. Raindancing, her second album and the subject of this review, also won a Brit Award.
AlisonMoyet can turn from rock/blues to an almost aggressive punk type feel to her music and is incredibly talented and unique, with a voice that can touch your soul.
The offerings on this album include:-
WEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF BEAUTY
?I go weak
I go weak in the presence of beauty?
The album opens up with a strong mid tempo number with the deep, rich tones of Alison?s voice. The music has a strong percussion element with great drums. A song of love and how love makes a person beautiful. Sung with belief and passion. 8/10.
ORDINARY GIRL
?Don?t you worry, this will all make sense tomorrow
Don?t be sorry, that everything we shared will fade away?
A good ...
Advantages: Classic songs, superb vocals, the voice of an angel Disadvantages: Absolutely none
♪♫INTRODUCTION♪♫
I recently wrote a review of AlisonMoyet?s Raindancing. In the conclusion, I said that she had recently released an album called ?Voice? ? in September 2004, and that I planned to buy it soon, so you can imagine my delight when Santa delivered it in my Christmas stocking! For a brief synopsis of AlisonMoyet?s career see my previous review of Raindancing. I don?t want to fill this review with history, but rather concentrate on just how great this album is.
This has got to be one of the most unique recordings released by any artist in a very long time. I knew I would like it, but I didn?t know that I would love it and feel as passionate about this release as I do. It truly is the most spectacular, amazing, stunning, exceptional, magnificent CD to hit the shelves in the last few years ...
Advantages: Brings back memories and parodies Harry Potter in my opinion Disadvantages: A couple of songs could have been replaced
I own lots of CD's - over 200 in fact. As such, I go through phases of what I listen to. At present, I am listening to 'The Essential AlisonMoyet' on a regular basis. I think Alison's 'larger carriage' gives her such a powerful voice and assisted delivering her wonderful performances in West End shows. Her real name is Genevieve - but I think I prefer calling her Alison. I have a sister called Alison, and she dislikes Moyet, as she shares the same name. She also hates the song 'Alison' by Elvis Costello.
I like the 'The Essential...' series of CD's - I have a Simon & Garfunkel and Leonard Cohen edition also. They are very well-priced, it is clear the songs on there are well-known, and I find they stand out in record shops. I don't like the fact that CD's are now kept upstairs in the shops with DVD's downstairs, as I normally get ...
Product Information for "Turn, The - Alison Moyet" »
Product details
Title
Turn, The
Performer
Alison Moyet
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Alternative
Release Date
15/10/2007
Original Release Year
2007
Label / Distributor
W14 / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
602517462755
Catalogue Number
1746275
Additional notes
Album Notes
Released in her native U.K. in 2007, Alison Moyet's THE TURN is the earthy R&B singer's first solo album in four years, following 2003's THE VOICE. Belatedly released in the U.S. to coincide with the temporary reunion of her beloved early 1980s synth duo, Yaz (with Vince Clarke of Erasure and Depeche Mode), THE TURN is nonetheless far more in keeping with the jazzy R&B of her more recent solo albums. Written and recorded with Moyet's longtime musical collaborator, Pete Glenister, THE TURN also features three songs written for and performed in a West End stage play, SMALLER, which starred Moyet and legendary British comic Dawn French. Highlights include the first single, "One More Time."
Titles on disc 1
1.
One More Time
2.
Anytime At All
3.
Man In The Wings
4.
Can't Say It Like I Mean It
5.
It's Not The Thing Henry
6.
Fire
7.
Sharpest Corner (Hollow)
8.
World Without End
9.
Home
10.
Smaller
11.
Guy Like You
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16/09/2007
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