Yet Rae, who wrote or co-wrote each of the album's 11 tracks and provides much of the album's instrumentation as well, brings a distinctive stamp to the neo-soul formula. Her songwriting is strikingly personal and well-crafted, and her singing, which can be as cool as a Lester Young saxophone solo (the lilting "Like a Star") or as soulful and swinging as Sly Stone (the breakthrough single "Put Your Records On"), sets her apart from the pack. CORINNE BAILEY RAE is a solid and very promising debut.
Despite the fact that English vocalist Corinne Bailey Rae has the name of a country artist, and got her start playing in a grunge-inspired hard rock band, her self-titled debut is heavily steeped in 1970s-style soul and singer-songwriter intimacy. Rae's girlish, sultry voice might remind some listeners of Macy Gray, while the subtle shadings and jazzy textures of her tunes may bring to mind Nora Jones and Alicia Keys.
Personnel: Corinne Bailey Rae (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Spanish guitar, bass guitar, percussion); Steve Brown (various instruments, sampler, background vocals); Rod Bowkett (acoustic guitar, bass guitar); Steve Chrisanthou (electric guitar, programming); Jason Rae (alto saxophone); Andrew Hale (piano, programming); Paul Siddal (keyboards); Colin Waterman (drums).
Rolling Stone (pp.98-99) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[Her] voice suggest a warmer, less weird Macy Gray, and she uses it without a hint of diva showiness on breezy, sometimes sleepy songs..." Entertainment Weekly (p.70) - "Rae's an attractive neo-soul songbird with a caressing voice that's got an adorable Macy Gray-esque croak." Q (p.124) - Ranked #12 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006" -- "[Her] eponymous debut album immediately stood out."
enigmatic voice I have never heard such a magnificant voice! Her sogs are so beautiful, and thank God for having created such people! I've heard her album for a hundred times already, it makes me calm I just can't describe in words the way these songs influence me, but they are really powerful! I am looking forward to listening and enjoying the next album. I hope it will be as enigmatic as the first one! Submitted by kabljuk (Ukraine) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
real smooth a little amy winehouse, a little amel larieaux. with the exection of two songs in my opinion, this a smooth record. i'll be waiting for her next one. Submitted by lyn (atlanta, ga, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Big impact on the neo-soul industry I felt like i could relate to the song "Like a Star" and really hit a sensitive side of me, i can't remember the last time a CD did that for me the music and vocals are incredible she is a instant hit - I cant wait till she comes back to New Orleans for a concert and look forward to the follow up CD Submitted by Ben (New Orleans) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
SIMPLY AWESOME YA REALLY-SHE GOT NICE,PEACEFUL VOICE WITH EDGE OF SWEETNESS-BY WHICH WE TRAVELS THROUGH THE WORLD OF MUSIC-IT EXACTLY BEYOND D STARS!!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by SAURABH SHINDE (SANGLI,MH,INDIA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Beyond A Star She is beyond amazing. This young lady not only has an angelic voice, but what a talent. Not very many artists who actually write their own songs and play instruments. That, to me, makes you a true artist. She really is one of a kind. Submitted by Rosa Sinegal (Los Angeles, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
enigmatic voice
real smooth
Beyond A Star
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