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Can't live without music. Rock, Pop, Electronic, Alternative, Independent, etc, as long as it's good! I love reading, sports and photography as well! I'm portuguese, so sorry for my not so perfect English.
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"You are free", edited in 2003, marks the blossom of a new, vibrant, more and more acknowledged, Cat Power.
This indie singer, for those more distracted, was the American archetype of the road trip diva to be. Playing in small bars and clubs all around US, she didn't expect much of her career, fearful of the strong lights of fame and recognition.
But suddenly, there's "You are free". Her 4th original record but her real first attempt to impress the world! And she did it. Brilliantly! With a set of simple, but great guitar moods, she built up an amazing record, which got the applause of the critic. As forthright as truthful, the songs are the proof of her real feelings, expressed through her unique seducing voice. There are also the piano songs, confirming that solo predisposition, the image of the wild girl seating with the guitar on her hands or the piano in front.
I really thing the "indie" label is the one that fits better to the album, though the album that followed this ("The Greatest", 2006) sounded more like a blues thing. This time she didn't have a band of that kind behind her, just the regular support of a rocker. But it's her very particular kind of soft rock, with the lyrics and her wild voice punching you in the stomach more often than the guitars.
With the interesting collaboration of Eddie Vedder, inn the backvocals of 2 songs, you can find a coherent set of songs, with brighter moments such as "Free", "Good Woman" "Fool" or "Speak for me".
There's also the song "I don't blame you" which some speculate it's a tribute to Kurt Cobain, and a comprehensive testimony of his suicidal decision.
This album was recorded by Adam Kasper (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam), You Are Free is Chan's first record of original material since 1998's.
Tracklisting: 1- I Don't Blame You 2- Free 3- Good Woman 4- Speak For Me 5- Werewolf 6- Fool 7- He War 8- Shaking Paper 9- Babydoll 10- Maybe Not 11- Names 12- Half Of You 13- Keep On Runnin' 14- Evolution
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good review however more info and details will improve your ratings. if you add to your review let me know and ill come back and rerate accordingly :o)
dharma.roy 20.12.2007 18:13
Good Review, To improve this you could evaluate what you thought of each track.
Seresecros 20.12.2007 16:35
I'm a massive fan of hers, but I don't have this album. Could you maybe add more info to the album, so I can see if I'd like it? For example, by adding a short note on each song, what you think about it and how it sounds, you'll help people more. Also, by adding info about Chan's voice, and the overall tone of the album (is it really indie? Isn't it more of a blues record?), your review will be more helpful.
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