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Free Music Review: Not Tom Waits' Daughter : A Brand New Hope
Hit: 4 Stars
First of all, I must correct reviewers who incorrectly state that this is the daughter of Tom Waits. Not at all. As seen in Hope's bio on her official website, she is from unknown musical stock, and comes from an alcoholically abusive family, so we can leave it at that.
Focussing on the music, this singer is a fine amalgamation of three amazing female songstresses : Alison Krauss, Diana Krall, and Jesca Hoop. If you haven't heard of the last name, try to pick up her last CD "Kismet". Its really something. So, if you like any of the three names above, chances are that you'd love this album.
At first listen, it is inevitable that singer-songwriter Hope Waits' self-titled, jazz-vocal debut CD will collect comparisons in both style and in voice to the likes of Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt. Nothing wrong with that---but listen again, for Waits has a cadence all her own. She soulfully sashays through both the classics and through original blues/jazz compositions--confidently crooning the Gordy/Gordy/Carlo classic, "I'll Be Satisfied," then segueing into a no-nonsense, throbbing vocal on producer/guitarist Peter Malick's original, "You Crossed the Line," with a beat that closes eyes and rocks heads back and forth. Waits' cover of Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells" is especially compelling, lingering and simply beautifully sung.
But it's the three tracks Waits co-wrote with Malick: "Fortune Teller," "The Ballad of Judith Anne," and "Ignatius," that give a hint of Waits' essence; her dirt-poor Louisiana roots, her troubled parents and her early days as a singer in a Southern Baptist choir. These three tracks are earnest, breathy and rousing all at once.
"Ignatius" is especially lovely; Waits' voice is lilting, hinting of past pain, but her lyrics are resolute, demanding transformation; a perfect finale to a fine premier disc that puts Waits in a league all her own. Beautiful.
Tracks: I'll Be Satisfied, You Crossed the Line, Fortune Teller, Yesterdays, Get Behind the Mule, Ring Them Bells, Drown in My Own Tears, The Ballad of Judith Anne, Cigarettes and Coffee, Mother-in-Law Blues, Come Rain or Shine, Ignatius.
PS : Please ignore reviews that compare this to Norah Jones. It is in no way or manner similar to Norah except for some of the instruments used.
Free Music Review: must have
Hit: 5 Stars
wonderful debut album by an awesome singer-songwriter with spectacular talent. each selection is enjoyable on its own and as a collection shows both variety and consistency. buy this album now!!!
Free Music Review: WE NEED MORE ARTIST LIKE HOPE WAITS!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
For those tired of mainstream music on the market, Hope Waits is refreshing. I just got the cd and am very impressed. Hope to see Ms. Waits live one day. She has an incredible voice and delivery of new and old songs.
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