Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
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Free Music Review: Another beauty from Norah Jones
Hit: 5 Stars
There are no signs of "sophomore slump" on this, Norah Jones' second CD. As on her debut, her smoky blend of jazz, country, and classic piano pop continues to intoxicate and delight.
While she doesn't stray far away from her foundations, she does show signs of growth and moderate experimentation. This CD reminds me somewhat of Willie Nelson's best work (the way he can blend Texas sawdusty outlaw country with sophisticated jazzy Reinhardtisms). Norah has an earthy groundedness that nicely counterpoints her light, breathy voice.
The album opener, "Sunrise," is perfect...not only as a lovely individual track, but as the album opener. It sets a mood that is both reflective and sprightly...a little playful, but also pensive. "What Am I to You?" is a deeply felt, bluesy song, as is "In the Morning." These two cuts sandwich the picturesque "Carnival Town."
Norah hits the listener right in the gut with the velvet brick, "Humble Me," but she will definitely make you smile with her Dolly Parton duet, "Creepin' In." On "Don't Miss You at All," her heart, soul, and voice let you know that her words are not really true.
There's something special about Texas singers: Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin, Roy Orbison...and Norah Jones. They have a way of taking the music from deep in their hearts, and putting it deep into yours.
Free Music Review: Let me introduce some of y'all to Americana
Hit: 5 Stars
First of all I just have to say one thing--all the promotional material on this album stated it was going in a more country direction. If you don't want a country album don't buy one that is advertised as country.That being said there is very little true country on this album. It is DEFINATELY Texas music, however that is not in and of itself Country music. Most of this album would fall under an unbrella called Americana, which is music rooted in folk, blues, rock, folk and country. You would never hear this album played on the same station as Shania Twian and Tim McGraw--you wouldn't even find it played on the same stations as Alan Jackson and Reba McEntire. You would (and do) find it played on the same stations as Kasey Chambers, Tift Merritt, Mindy Smith and Kathleen Edwards. If you have never heard of any of those people it is entirely possible you won't like this album. However, if you like any one or more of them, this album will be right up your alley. (If you like this album and haven't heard of them, give them a try.)
If this album has a flaw it is that she tries to stick too closely to the sound of Come Away With Me, presumably to keep from alientating her fanbase. She really doesn't need to. The majority of the people who listen to her--the ones who would have found her without MTV and the Grammies--would be perfectly comfortable with her growth.
Free Music Review: Perfect on a sunday afternoon...
Hit: 5 Stars
It's amazing the reviews that i've read, the negative ones clearly.Do you buy every new CD that come out, not knowing what the hell it is about?
TV, Radio, i don't know, do you know any of these? Give it a try.
Then you will be able to LISTEN to some of the CRAP that is out to sell.
I try not to say some really bad names to some ppl because, one thing that
i've learned is not to argue with one that does not like the same music that you do,
no matter what argument you thing is the most powerful, the other will not stop and say:
- Ok, you are right, i will stop listen to this crap and i'll listen to yours.
I'm not amazed with the reviews saying the CD is Crap, and that it's not music,
and it make some ppl sleep... well the music is... CALM...
What i'm amazed about is the fact that some ppl do not try to listen to some songs
first and then buy the album, just like a game, first there is the DEMO, like it? Buy the game?
Why would i waste my precious time saying bad things about 50 Cent or Sean Paul
(because i've listen by RADIO or TV, like 10 seconds)on a review no matter how small.
HOOOOO... by the way... was it... 8? Grammy awards... all in the same night? I thing it was.
Incredible... 8 awards for this crap... what was god thinking.
Free Music Review: Feels Like Great Music
Hit: 5 Stars
Sometimes, sophomore efforts slump, and often they turn out well. Rarely, though, does a second offering hit the perfect chord as Feels Like Home does. With this album, Norah Jones changes just enough to differentiate from her debut, Come Away With Me, without deconstructing what she does so well - the mellow, soft, serene, piano-based tune. On Feels Like Home, Jones tweaks the instrumentation, adding a base line here and placing some acoustic parts there, and interprets lyrical content that is both unique and relevant. "In the Morning" contains this line - "Funny how my favorite shirt smells more like you than me." "Carnival Town" offers this thought - "Did the clown make you smile? He was only your fool for a while." One of the album's best offerings, the jazzy and poignant "The Prettiest Thing," offers this - "The prettiest thing I ever did see was lighting from the top of the clouds, moving through the night a million miles an hour with somewhere to go."
Feels Like Home is just beautiful, a flawless progression from Come Away With Me. Jones' velvety voice melts into music. Perhaps the most endearing track is "Don't Miss You At All." You imagine Jones sitting alone with a piano in some quiet place releasing thoughts and molding melodies without effort.
Free Music Review: Great follow-up to brilliant debut
Hit: 5 Stars
The first thing I noticed about this album is the greater emphasis Norah puts on her Texan roots. There is definitely more of a Texas-fried feeling to the music. What I mean by that is the greater use of the acoustic guitar and the percussion--also, the twangier qualities in her voice. The album starts off with a beautiful, warm and introspective song (SUNRISE), and moves on smoothly to other tracks, revealing the many facets of Norah's versatility as an artist. Whether she is doing a cover of Tom Waits' song, LONG WAY HOME, or adding her own words to Duke Ellington's MELANCHOLIA, recorded here as DON'T MISS YOU AT ALL, Norah maintains her classiness and sweet sound, and we also see that her Southern upbringing has instilled in her a real feeling for the music she sings. Though some people really didn't like her duet with Dolly Parton, CREEPIN' IN, I thought it really showed off her vocals in a great way. I could she and Dolly were having a good time. Though, stylistically, they are quite different (Dolly is more bouncy, while Norah remains low key), it was a lot of fun to hear!Please give this album a chance. Many of the reviews I have seen have been lackluster, but, this Norah fan gives it a true vote of confidence!