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Music : Little Voiceby: Sara Bareilles
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: For many listeners, Little Voice will be their first exposure to this soulful singer/songwriter, but it's actually Sara Bareilles' second record. Her first, the self-released Careful Confessions, led to a deal with Epic. Since then, Bareilles has opened for Marc Broussard and Maroon 5. She's also become a bonafide soundtrack queen with tracks featured in female-centric films Girl Play, Loving Annabelle, and Monster-in-Law. As with her out-of-print debut, the UCLA grad wrote every song on her first major label recording (Little Voice features re-worked versions of several demo numbers). Like the portrait on the back of the CD--Bareilles in strappy black dress and lace-free high-tops--the piano-playing chanteuse combines the sweet with the scruffy. While her jazzy pop melodies are radio-ready, her relationship-oriented lyrics can be unexpectedly salty ("Bottle Up" and "Come Round Soon" wouldn't pass FCC muster). A little profanity here and there, however, doesn't indicate tough-girl attitude--Amy Winehouse can rest easy--so much as a desire to express herself freely. As Bareilles explains in "Love Song", "I'm trying to let you hear me as I am." (Not surprisingly, her degree is in communications). Fans of Sarah McLachlan and Alicia Keyes will find much to like here. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Average Rating:
 Rating: - A "Little Voice" With Big Talent and a Bright Future Awaiting HerWith its incessant piano hook and heart-felt lyrics, "Love Song" caught my attention immediately as one of the most impressive debut singles I've heard on pop radio. So is it true with the rest of "Little Voice" which demonstrates that Sara Bareilles has an incredibly bright future ahead as a compelling chanteuse of original piano-based pop rock music (I'd like to think of her as someone with the melodic richness of a Sarah McLaughlin coupled with the sarcastic, hip lyrics and excellent musical chord ... Read More Rating: - My favorite album of the yearI have never written a review before but felt that this time, this gem of an album deserves all the credit it can get.'Love Song' is buzzing through my head all day long I think I even sing it in my sleep!! Every song is so different, a factor that is missing from a lot of albums these days, which makes it so endearing. 'Love on the Rocks' is amazing, I just adore it. Everyone should own a copy and promote this young maestro, she deserves all the fame and fortune of a Super Star. Certainly one to watch. ... Read More Rating: - Consistently goodSick of one hit wonders? It's all too common - one good song and an album full of filler. To my mind, this album actually surpasses the promise of the single "Love Song". The more you listen, the more there is to like. If I'm honest, I barely listened to anything else for the last month - and that was an act of will. Her music combines melodies that will stay with haunt you for days with variety and genuinely clever lyrics. If you like the slightly quirky off-beat feel of "Love Song", try listening ... Read More Rating:  - Little Voice - Big Heart..... and still they keep coming ! Yet another gifted writer / performer. This time from across the water. On this evidence home-grown isn't necessarily better. (The Divine -but disintegrating - Ms Winehouse excepted of course). The industry's current obsession with all things female is beginning to reach saturation point. ...... and yet ..... Perhaps Ms Bareilles may be permitted a few moments of our time. Read More Rating: - Amazing debut albumSara Bareilles' first long-player is a triumph indeed. Not only are the songs catchy and poppy, her voice different and beautiful; the songs are full of wonderful lyrics. "Love Song", the opener, is not a love song at all, but the complete opposite - a protest to her record company that wanted her to write a conventional love song...when in fact, a lot of the album is about heartbreak, and seems to be focused on wanting someone that never gives quite enough back to you...for example "Come Round Soon" (a particular favourite), ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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