Donna Summer - Crayons
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Free Music Review: My Introduction to Donna Summer
Hit: 5 Stars
I never had a Donna Summer album before until now. I wasn't born when disco was a phenomenon and I was still a little kid, even in the early 90s. But now that I am all grown, this is Donna's first album that I was interested in getting and now that I'm a fan, I recently bought "Bad Girls", which I love!.
Even though I haven't heard any talk on the radio, TV, and magazines before hand, I did feel the anticipation in the air for this album (or at least the anticipation coming from me.) I think that this is the Donna Summer album that will gain a whole new generation of fans for her. The album is a mixture of rock, pop, r&b, and with a little of hip-hop, throw in the mix of things. Now you may be wondering that with all the different genres of music on here, it would be uneven in style, but it's not, the album is actually very even in everything, also the lyrics displayed on here are very solid and inspiring. What did turn my off from this album was the over-processed vocals from the computer that render her unrecognizable on some tracks. This is the only area of the album that bothers me because so many singers, including: Cher, Janet and Madonna have gone this same route as if it's the only way to compete with others in the business. It took away from some songs when I wished we'd hear more of her voice which we all know is great. Besides from that little downfall, this honestly beats Janet's, Madonna's, and Mariah's albums from this year.
Free Music Review: Well Worth the Wait!
Hit: 5 Stars
This CD is such a huge treat after so many years away from the studio. It has a very fresh sound and, moreover, a very confident sound. Rather than rest on her laurels or return to formula in any way, Donna put together a very diverse collection of songs that allowed her to express herself very differently than in the past. The songs seem to be coming from within, rather than her gorgeous voice just mouthing words about someone or something outside her personal world. While I love to hear her belt one out, some of my favorite tracks on here go in the opposite direction. The title cut is a real stand-out, with Donna's intonations mirroring Ziggy Marley. Her voice is virtually unrecognizable on "Slide Over Backwards", but what a great song! "Stamp Your Feet" is a great anthem of empowerment. "Fame (The Game)" is probably the track that I've worn out... I keep hitting the replay button over and over... it's got a great electronic hook, and the lyrics are very smart. "Be Myself Again" is a great ballad and seems once again to be very autobiographical. I could go on about each of the songs, but suffice it to say that they all work as individuals, and together comprise a collection that is one of Donna's very best to date. I've always been a fan, and she's written and performed great material in the past, but this seems like the first time that every aspect of the package is coming from her. Can't wait for the next one!Free Music Review: Summer's Queen
Hit: 5 Stars
For those of us who were alive and partying when Donna Summer was the queen of disco, this album marks a welcome return after an absence of nearly twenty years. (Actually seventeen, but who's counting?)
Looking fit and fresh for her guest appearance on American Idol, where she sang the first single from this album "Stamp Your Feet", she proved that not even time can stop a Summer in full flow.
"Last Dance", one of my favorite songs from the past, was featured in the Ashton Kutcher/Cameron Diaz movie "What Happens in Vegas", as further proof that some performers are destined never to fade away into the woodwork.
Anyway, back to this album, my favorite song is the title track, featuring Ziggy Marley, providing a bouncy reggae vibe that's guaranteed to have you shaking a leg, even when you're sitting down.
All twelve tracks were co-written by the Queen, and regardless of tempo, they're all winners. If I had to pick my top five, I'd choose the two I've mentioned before, plus "Sand on My Feet", which reminds me of "Breakfast at Tiffanys" by Deep Blue Something; the jazzy Latin "Driving Down Brazil" and the disco track "I'm a Fire".
As she herself states proudly on track four, the Queen is back!
Amanda Richards, June 2, 2008
Free Music Review: HAIL TO THE QUEEN....SHE'S BACK!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
After repeated listenings, I have no doubt in my mind that "CRAYONS" truly deserves a 5-star rating! The way to appreciate this new set is not to have any expectations at all because we tend to compare new material with previous ones. We tend to look for another "MAC ARTHUR PARK" or "LAST DANCE" or "HOT STUFF" in any new Donna set.
The songs in the "CRAYONS" cd are an eclectic bunch because of Donna's collaborations with new and younger producers and songwriters. As a result, while each song is different, each song truly pleases. Best tracks: ALL. My favorite tracks: STAMP YOUR FEET, CRAYONS, THE QUEEN IS BACK, SAND ON MY FEET, DRIVIN DOWN BRAZIL, SCIENCE OF LOVE, BE MYSELF AGAIN, I'M A FIRE.
The best thing about this new cd is that DONNA SUMMER, THE QUEEN, IS BACK, and her vocals after all these years remain UNDIMINISHED in POWER, DEPTH, & CLARITY. HAIL TO THE QUEEN...SHE'S BACK!!! Among my favorite tracks, I think the campy "THE QUEEN IS BACK," the gorgeous "SAND ON MY FEET" and the wonderful "SCIENCE OF LOVE" can all be huge pop hits if released as singles. To Burgundy Records / Sony, we hope you will continue to support the "CRAYONS" cd and further promote the rest of the potential hit singles in the album. We hope that Donna makes a follow-up album soon. Bravo to Sony!
Free Music Review: Donna Does Us Proud
Hit: 5 Stars
Donna Summer's first album in 17 years is a dazzling display of positive, intelligent songwriting coupled with stellar vocal performances from the disco queen herself. Although this album will not make you forget BAD GIRLS, CRAYONS is still head and shoulders above the rest of the pop/r&b albums that are out there today. Intelligent lyrics and intoxicating melodies on such songs as the Brenda Russell-like "Drivin' Down Brazil", the bouncy reggae title track, the IPOD tribute "Mr. Music", and the sassy hip-hop lite "The Queen Is Back" make this album a special one indeed.
The best cuts here are the inspirational stomper "Stamp Your Feet" and the sexy Latin-oriented "I'm A Fire", a disco stormer that beats Gloria Estefan at her own game. Not to be overlooked are the pretty "Sand On My Feet" and the thought-provoking "Be Myself Again", which can be thought of as Ms. Summer's version of the 1982 Charlene hit "I've Never Been To Me" with better lyrics. However, the biggest surprise vocally is the New Orleans swamp-flavored "Slide Over Backwards" which reminds me of Tina Turner's "Nutbush City Limits".
Ms. Summer should be applauded for coming up with original songs instead of relying on samples or recording an album of standards. Fun songs with substance--Now that's a concept!