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On 2007's HEROES & THIEVES, her first album in nearly three years, New York City-based pop-singer/pianist Vanessa Carlton joins forces with hip-hop impresario Irv Gotti for a bright, confident outing. Those concerned that Carlton has crafted an ill-fitting rap record, however, can rest assured that HEROES plays to her strengths, with her catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and breathy voice all prominently framed by lively arrangements, a point hit home by the sparkling lead single "Nolita Fairytale." Featuring songwriting contributions by Carlton's former boyfriend Stephen Jenkins (Third Eye Blind) and Linda Perry, and backing vocals by mentor Stevie Nicks on the emotive ballad "The One," HEROES easily soars past the previous HARMONIUM, effectively putting Carlton's career back on track with plenty of verve.
Additional personnel: Stevie Nicks.
Entertainment Weekly (p.73) - "[With] melodies that morph and expand evocatively. HEROES climaxes grandly in the soaring ballad 'Home'..." -- Grade: B Heroes & Thieves Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $2.46) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Rock | | Label | Motown | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  38675  | | CD Universe Part number | 7512030 | | Catalog number | 000999102 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 09, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Stephan Jenkins; Linda Perry | | Engineer | Linda Perry; Sean Beresford | | Recording Time | 43 minutes | | Personnel | Stevie Nicks |
Vanessa Carlton Heroes & Thieves Songs Heroes & Thieves Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   A Gradual Maturity!
Anyone and everyone who waits for that perfect soundtrack to the summers, can surely count on this album by the soul mistress! Vanessa has surely shown a level of maturity on this album and the collaboration with Irv Gotti has paid off! The replays certainly are Hands On Me, This Time, Come Undone and finally Nolita FairyTale! Vanessa rocks!
Submitted by Akash (Kathmandu, Nepal)
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This album is amazing. I can tell Vanessa really put her heart and soul into every word in every song.
Submitted by Rhea (Baltimore, MD, USA)
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A mature, confident artist
Vanessa Carlton is a professional and her music has matured from mostly moody, broody, teen angst to young woman wisdom and subtlety. We saw her perform last night and she played most of this album on solo piano with some violin accompaniment. The songs were flawless and beautiful. She is a blooming talent and this CD proves she has a lot to offer.
Submitted by eboyd_38 (Germantown, MD)
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With the motive she came back with,u could expect nothing less than good.
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