Norah Jones, Peter Malick - New York City
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Free Music Review: A Great, Different Norah Jones
Hit: 4 Stars
Like many people, I heard Norah Jones for the first time on her remarkable album "Come Away With Me." I was immediately captivated by her smoky, sultry voice. Once I got tired of that album (which, I might add, took a long time), I bought "Feels Like Home," which I liked almost as much, and which showcased a more country inspired artist. Smitten by her voice on those two albums, I began investigating whether Jones had a prior musical life, and I was delighted to discover that indeed, she had. "New York City" is a wonderful album that reveals yet another side of Jones; this album is definitely more bluesy and rock infused as compared to the other two albums. And yet again, Jones does not disappoint. Her pitch, phrasing and style are unerring on this album, and I therefore strongly recommend it. The only reason I did not rate "New York City" five stars was that I felt slightly cheated; there are only seven tracks, and two of the tracks are the same song, arranged differently. However, having said that, there are three or four gems on the album that justify its purchase.Free Music Review: Okayish!!!!
Hit: 3 Stars
Once purchasing this CD, I had to come to grips with the fact that these tracks were completed before "Come Away With Me". Another thing, I had to come to grips with was this was Malick's album, with Jones as the featured vocalist. That being said, after listening to the CD, I was disappointed.
Norah's voice and blues doesn't really mix. The flirtation with jazz and country, suits her better, as her last two albums demonstrated. She was all over the place vocally here, but grant it, she was an unknown at the time. Personally, I think she sounds better doing what she does now.
Musically the album is one point, sad to say that Norah's voice does nothing for the band, as a whole. I can say there were two songs that I like, "Heart of Mine" and the title track "New York City", great songs, but falls short of what she's done afterwards.
If I had to do it over again, this would be a CD, where I would burn a couple of tracks off of, if my buddy had it. I'd midly reccomend purchasing this one.
Free Music Review: Very Great Combination....
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm from The Philippines, and honestly, I didn't know who are The Peter Malick Group. I'm a big fan of Norah Jones, so I decided to buy it. Before listening to this album, I was suspecting that this album will not be that good, because as far as I know, The Peter Malick group's songs are more upbeat than that of Norah Jones. But after I listened the album, I realized that I made a bad judgement the time before I listened to this album. Their combination in this album is perfect. Norah Jones proved that her outstanding skills is not just for the blues, but she could do just everything. What are you waiting for? Buy it now. There'll be no money regrets - I assure you that....Free Music Review: Beautifully Diseased
Hit: 4 Stars
"New York City" is an interesting collection. It's certainly not a "Norah Jones" set nor is it really a "blues" set, but it is an interesting blend. My favorite track is "Deceptively Yours" that is probably the most blues-oriented track. Norah's vocals on this assert a boldness that are reflected in the lyric, "I saw a black cloud, I didn't hear a sound, only the shell on the ground, there was a scream somewhere & in the thick night air I put the pedal down as the sirens wailed & I sat alone & prayed." Malick's guitar bleeds soulfully on this wonderful track. "Heart of Mine," penned by Bob Dylan and found on his 1981 "Shot of Love" set, is a wistful rememberance that Norah warms with an excellent vocal, "Heart of mine, be still; You can play with fire, but you'll get the bill." "New York City" is a pleasant piece with a meager melody and Malick's languid guitar. This is a good set that isn't purely blues nor purely Norah Jones, but is certainly a delightful listening experience. Enjoy!Free Music Review: Love it!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have Come Away With Me and Feels Like Home (both of which are lovely albums), and this one can proudly stand alongside them on my shelf. Admittedly I was a little wary considering that this was created in collaboration with another artist (I'd never heard of Peter Malick - my loss!), but after listening to this, I can say that I unequivocally enjoy listening to every song. Strangely enough, the song that most people seem to attribute to their hearing of this album in the first place (Heart of Mine), is not my personal favorite, but it's still great listening. Overall the album is a catchy yet intelligent set, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Norah Jones has never sounded better!
(I've just learned that Peter Malick has another album with additional tunes PLUS all included on this track - I think I would recommend that one instead because I know that I will be looking for more by Peter Malick in the future)