Vanessa Daou - Plutonium Glow
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Free Music Review: On V
Hit: 5 Stars
See, the thing with Vanessa, is that each album has some good songs that lull the listener into a nice groove of easy going complacency ... but then she kicks in with a Life on a Distant Star or a Zero G and you're on the floor in abandoned tears or doing the big sigh for weeks on end.
At those moments, she transcends the music itself. A rare magic.
Free Music Review: Lay Me Down In Plutonium Glow
Hit: 5 Stars
In 1995 MCA underwent signicant management changes at this time Vanessa Doau nogotiated out of her contract and chose to release her records independantly. Plutonuin Glow was one of the earliest albums released by a former Major-label artist to be marketed AND sold via the internet. However while not as commercially success as "Zipless", "Plutoniun Glow" does superceed "Zipless" in many respects. In 1997 "Plutonim Glow" boldly ventured into Electronica using heavily synthized sound and imagery to produce an sexually powered and ethereal backdrop for the album. Prior to 1997 Madonna did release "I Want You" featuring Massive Attack which was comercially accepted warmly, Electronica would again be introduced into maintream pop by Madonna's 1998 release of "Ray of Light." Understanding that the nature of Electronica being disconnected and unemotional makes Plutonium Glow unique in the Vanessa Daou successfully connects these qualities creating a sexually emotional charged and successful project in itself. It is easily one Vanessa's hard won accomplishments in the 1990's and worthy contender for anyone who is a serious collector or media buff. This is a serious piece worthy of anyone's collection, and while many can not resist comparison to her previous work, Vanessa Daou has always remained a relavent to her work and in 2008 Plutonium Glow has not aged and still fresh and crystallizing to the listener.
Reccommeded Listening
1) Alive
2) Make Believe
3) Life Ona A Distant Star
7)Mouth to Mouth
8) Truth Remains
11) Flower Of My Tears
12)Cherries In The Snow
13) How Far
Free Music Review: Better Music Than Many of The Reviews on Amazon Indicate
Hit: 5 Stars
Alright, I love Zipless too, it is probably the best of Vanessa's music because of the tie to her husbands Aunt Erica Jong's poetry and stories, so let's get that out of the way.
This CD is really good. The lyrics are fun and the music is right up there with the best the Daou's put out. Lot's of great hooks, Vanessa's breathy vocals, and good production make this a very enjoyable CD. If I could rate as such, I would give it 4 1/2 stars in comparison to 5 for Zipless.
If you have started to wear Zipless out, listen to the track snippets above that Amazon provides. Try Make Believe, How Far, Life on a Distant Star, and Peculiar. Mouth to Mouth could fit right in on Zipless. Make your own decision. I think Vanessa fans will love this CD - I do.
Free Music Review: Vanessa is an Electronica Goddess
Hit: 5 Stars
This album deserves an overall ranking so much higher than 3 1/2 stars!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Vanessa - have all of her CDs as well as any other Daou recording that I have been able to find. Every one of her albums is a classic, and this one is no exception.
This CD is a little bit heavier on electronica influence than some of her other albums, which seems to be a point of contention for some reviewers, but it is still Vanessa through and through. It is sexy, ethereal, and trip-hoppy to the nth degree. I love Vanessa, and I love all things trip-hop and electronica, so this one leaves me in absolute heaven. One my favorite songs, "Alive" is on this album. It just sends shivers up and down my spine and sets my skin on fire. I love her voice, it always feels like she is wispering directly into your ear. Yummy!
This entire album is a masterpiece, like all of her other albums. Check out the tracks "Alive" (of course), "Make Believe", "Mouth to Mouth", "Cherries in the Snow", and "How Far" and you'll get the idea.
Also check out (and immediately purchase) all of Vanessa Daou's other albums including "Zipless", "Slow to Burn", "Dear John Coltrane", and "Make You Love" (my favorite album), as well as any other Daou recordings and singles that you can get your hands on.
Sit back, close your eyes, and fall into bliss.
Free Music Review: Completely cosmic!
Hit: 5 Stars
Contrary to what some reviewers have said, this album DOES have an intriguing underlying theme, blending cosmic, out-of-this-world imagery with the sensuality that Vanessa has mastered so well. Perhaps this "sci-fi" edge alienates some listeners, but I understand it and find it utterly entrancing. It's her most unique effort to date - right up there with "Make You Love" on my list of favorites. Try "Life on a Distant Star" and let your mind trip the intergalactic light fantastic!