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Music : Half the Perfect World
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Rating: 
- Simply soothing and wonderful
Unexpectedly, I was plesantly introduced to the wonderful soothing music of Madeleine Peyroux, while shopping for books this past weekend at Borders. This album is so impressive and it sounded so good in the car and on my main house stereo, but not in the bedroom, that I had to run and buy a new stereo system for the bedroom.
Two days later, I am now shopping for her other albums and trying to figure out which concert date I can make before her tour moves to Europe. An outstanding addition to my (anyone's) music collection. Marvelous, simply marvelous...
Rating:
- Half the Perfect World
With a voice that doesn't match her face, Madeleine Peyroux scores with her third album. She's one of those cool artists who can blend genre distinctions with ease. Typically, she's a jazz singer but this album interacts with folk and country, and also different is the "middle age" of the songs and their emphasis on poetry (Joni Mitchell, Serge Gainsbourg, etc.). Her voice sounds a lot like Billie Holiday, which some people criticize, but if you listen closely, the individuality of her voice is evident. One of her most outstanding qualities is her ability to bend a melody line into the shape she sees fit. Altering a rhythm as dramatically as she can is very difficult to do and not get lost in accompaniment - this I know from failed attempts. Also interesting is the way in which she draws out consonants which really can't be sung, yet she does; L's in particular. Peyroux uses a very unique blend of instruments as well. Some songs are backed a traditional jazz combo while others expand to the ukulele, organ, and string quartet.
The album highlights are the original compositions by Peyroux, something new to her recordings. My personal favorite is "Once in a While," because it is extremely lyrical and I love the rough-sounding string quartet accompaniment. Other winners are "River" featuring a duet with k.d.lang and "La Javanaise," the only French track. Overall, this album aches with a despondancy that is both distant and transparent at the same time. The accompaniment is thoughtful and personal with a strong sense of ensemble unity.
Rating:
- So disappointing.
Ever since I discovered Careless Love, I've been waiting for Madeleine's next album with a lot excitement. Well, here it is. And what a disappointment. I've been listening to it over and over and can't seem to find the vitality she had in her last album. The music is dull and the lyrics are cheesy, but if your just looking for some good background music for a romantic diner, it'll do just fine.
Rating:
- An unfortunate new direction
After a stunning first couple of albums, this folksy, low-key CD is a letdown. Where is that haunting voice that sounded like Billie Holliday reincarnated?
Come back to jazz, Madeline!
Rating: - Unfortunate
I thought her earlier efforts were superb, heralding a phenomenal new singer.This one is a formulaic repeat and is heavy on standards which have been done to death by the greatest singers of all time. What can she contribute to "Summer Wind" after Sinatra? "River" -- the duet with k.d. Lang -- and her own composition are actually the standouts here. She does a phenomenal job also on Leonard Cohen songs. She should stick to those, her own compostions and Dylan. Most annoying are the orchestration and electric organ. The disk sounds like a cheap wedding.
- Simply soothing and wonderfulUnexpectedly, I was plesantly introduced to the wonderful soothing music of Madeleine Peyroux, while shopping for books this past weekend at Borders. This album is so impressive and it sounded so good in the car and on my main house stereo, but not in the bedroom, that I had to run and buy a new stereo system for the bedroom.
Two days later, I am now shopping for her other albums and trying to figure out which concert date I can make before her tour moves to Europe. An outstanding addition to my (anyone's) music collection. Marvelous, simply marvelous...
Rating:
- Half the Perfect WorldWith a voice that doesn't match her face, Madeleine Peyroux scores with her third album. She's one of those cool artists who can blend genre distinctions with ease. Typically, she's a jazz singer but this album interacts with folk and country, and also different is the "middle age" of the songs and their emphasis on poetry (Joni Mitchell, Serge Gainsbourg, etc.). Her voice sounds a lot like Billie Holiday, which some people criticize, but if you listen closely, the individuality of her voice is evident. One of her most outstanding qualities is her ability to bend a melody line into the shape she sees fit. Altering a rhythm as dramatically as she can is very difficult to do and not get lost in accompaniment - this I know from failed attempts. Also interesting is the way in which she draws out consonants which really can't be sung, yet she does; L's in particular. Peyroux uses a very unique blend of instruments as well. Some songs are backed a traditional jazz combo while others expand to the ukulele, organ, and string quartet.
The album highlights are the original compositions by Peyroux, something new to her recordings. My personal favorite is "Once in a While," because it is extremely lyrical and I love the rough-sounding string quartet accompaniment. Other winners are "River" featuring a duet with k.d.lang and "La Javanaise," the only French track. Overall, this album aches with a despondancy that is both distant and transparent at the same time. The accompaniment is thoughtful and personal with a strong sense of ensemble unity.
Rating:
- So disappointing.Ever since I discovered Careless Love, I've been waiting for Madeleine's next album with a lot excitement. Well, here it is. And what a disappointment. I've been listening to it over and over and can't seem to find the vitality she had in her last album. The music is dull and the lyrics are cheesy, but if your just looking for some good background music for a romantic diner, it'll do just fine.
Rating:
- An unfortunate new directionAfter a stunning first couple of albums, this folksy, low-key CD is a letdown. Where is that haunting voice that sounded like Billie Holliday reincarnated?
Come back to jazz, Madeline!
Rating:
- UnfortunateI thought her earlier efforts were superb, heralding a phenomenal new singer.This one is a formulaic repeat and is heavy on standards which have been done to death by the greatest singers of all time. What can she contribute to "Summer Wind" after Sinatra? "River" -- the duet with k.d. Lang -- and her own composition are actually the standouts here. She does a phenomenal job also on Leonard Cohen songs. She should stick to those, her own compostions and Dylan. Most annoying are the orchestration and electric organ. The disk sounds like a cheap wedding.