She & Him - Volume One
|
List Price: Our Price: $11.99 You Save: $4.00 (25%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Buy Used: from $11.23 (click here) Category: Music CD See more new music releases 
|
|---|
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store
Canadian Music Store
Free Music Notes for Volume One
Free Music Review: Nothing new.
Hit: 2 Stars
A couple of good songs, but overall just re-hash of old stuff. Not too interesting.Free Music Review: Stick to the classics
Hit: 4 Stars
I loved this CD, but I have to say my favorite track was the "hidden" track at the end when Zooey Deschanel sings "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." I have heard her sing before and I think her wonderful voice really shines on old time, classic songs. That being said, this album has great original material with a poppy, 60's feel to it.Free Music Review: Slight, Charming, Pleasant, and Smile-Inducing -- Just like Zooey!
Hit: 4 Stars
I agree with the reviewer who said this record requires a few listens before its charms open up -- it's a subtle record, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface.
Zooey is quite clearly a talented singer and songwriter. Anyone who heard her sing "Baby It's Cold Outside" from Elf, or the songs she sang for the soundtrack to "Winter Passing," knows she has the voice.
On this record, she cuts a number of absolutely charming, quirky tunes, but ones that require some active listening to appreciate. M. Ward provides deft, responsive backup and arrangements.
My primary gripe here is with the production -- for some reason the producers put Zooey's voice a bit too far back in the mix, and it on occasion can sound a bit thin -- this is in contrast to the full-bodied voice we heard on Elf.
Next time, get a production who can add some fullness to the production all-around, but for a first record this one is a winner.
Zooey, you have my "Sentimental Heart" without question.
Free Music Review: good album
Hit: 5 Stars
Solid album--I would recommend listening to the album a couple of times before you make up your mind. It will on grow on you. Highlights include the kazoo (or is that an ostrich being strangled?) during "This is not a Test," and the retro feel of "I was made for you" and "Sweet Darlin." All in all might not quite blow you away the way her duet from Elf did, but a really good album nonetheless. Free Music Review: Bring on Volume Two!
Hit: 4 Stars
This album really grows on your after a few listens. "She" is the star in this volume, so I am looking forward to volume two. I'm a huge fan of M. Ward and I bought the cd for him. Nice work!