Abra Moore - Everything Changed
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Free Music Review: Perfect
Hit: 5 Stars
One of those rare perfect albums (imho). Not a dud or filler song on it. She must have caught it at just the right time. Sincere, heartfelt, achingly-beautiful singing. And catchy to boot.Free Music Review: She's hot....
Hit: 4 Stars
Hit & Miss with the music, but just look at her. How can you not give her 4 stars?Free Music Review: It's Time to Fly
Hit: 5 Stars
I sat under headphones for this one, while working on another project, and I am surprised by the number of times I stopped what I was doing, just to sit back, "[rock] my head," and really listen... and then go back to work without skipping a beat.
Really raw (on track 9, the sound of Abra clearing her throat is audible), this is a refreshingly simple and endearing work: mostly positive, often acoustic, and it sounds to me like either the most songs were recorded "live" in the studio or, the tracks were done in one fell swoop - no overdubbing, no vocal track on its own - you can hear in Abra's breath that she's strumming her guitar.
I first heard Abra Moore solo on the KGSR Broadcast Volume 5 back in '97, and found her quirky vocal sound to fit in quite nicely with her music, a natural and comfortable progression from Poi Dog Pondering. After subsequent appearances on Broadcasts CDs, I finally bought this CD and was delighted that her recorded stints are much like those beautiful, live tracks.
The non-acoustic songs are dreamy and engagingly rhythmic, if slightly louder. Complex and distinct layers swirl around, pulling you in to sing along with the chorus, when you realize it's a disco beat you're tapping to. "Big Sky" evoked thoughts of the Breeders' "Last Splash" album.
For those who've never heard Abra Moore, the artist (at least on this album) could be described as a Cocteau Twins-sounding Edie Brickell with less story-telling and more introspection. And more dynamism.
Mixed almost perfectly, the tracks on "Everything's Changed" are crisp and fresh. Horns, keyboards, marching-band drum, strumming acoustic guitar, and piano balanced throughout the opening track, "I do," - a beautiful declaration of love not, as the title would suggest, about a wedding or marriage; rather a plea for someone who most needs lifting to see, that, while it may not seem like anyone cares, "I do." You can just feel that sigh of relief.
Free Music Review: Strong return from Abra
Hit: 4 Stars
One of popular music's best kept secrets, Abra Moore is a singer/songwriter whose formidable talent still outweighs her moderate level of success 10 years on from her brilliant solo debut 'Sing'.
Judging by her new album 'Everything Changed' she's been through alot in the intervening years, both personally and professionally, with lyrics touching on love, loss and the breakdown of relationships. Far from being depressing though, 'Everything Changed' is ultimately beautiful and uplifting.
Once again with Abra it all just clicks for me, her delicate voice and turn of phrase seem to slip past my defences with consumate ease. This collection runs the gamut of emotions from 'Big Sky's' blissful optimism to 'The Ends' heartache and despair. Along the way she gracefully deals with the death of her father in 'Paint On Your Wings' and 'Family Affair' while engaging the listener with poignant, bittersweet lyrics and melodies, such as those in the hypnotic 'Melancholy Love' or stormy 'I Win'.
Truly, this is a landmark album, not only for Abra but for popular music as a whole. Very few artists reach the heights of beauty, intensity and honesty that Abra has here.
An aside: I'd urge anyone that has enjoyed 'Everything Changed' to seek out her debut 'Sing' - it's the purest distillation of Abra's talent and stacked with great songs. Also, for a similar feel as Abra, try Gemma Hayes' 'Night On My Side' or Jane Siberry's 'When I Was A Boy', both are excellent.
Free Music Review: Given Love, Given Love
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm ashamed to say, yet happy that it happened, that I discovered Abra Moore on the Cruel Intentions soundtrack and didn't think much of her. It took 5 years while owning that soundtrack to give in and see if she had any other works. And, to my luck and surprise, she had just released this cd (in addition to her former cd). I jumped at the purchase, and am in love with Abra Moore.
Abra's voice is one of the most unique I've heard. And with me, it satisfies. And what satisfies even more is to know she wrote 99% of every lyric you hear.
I would go through and review each and every song, but I'll save the space and just say each song is equal in likeness, although different in tone and feeling. Falling in love? Listen. Scared of falling in love? Listen. Falling out of love? Listen. Want to fall in love? Listen. Experiencing anything to do with love? Abra Moore is here to make you feel better about it and yourself.