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After the unexpected runaway success of COME AWAY WITH ME, where to next? The good news about Norah Jones's sophomore effort is that she and producer Arif Mardin decided to leave well enough alone in most regards. There are no screeching guitars, thumping drum machines, or padding synthesizers, and most of the tempos are slow or laid-back--way back. Guests Garth Hudson and Levon Helm of the Band contribute to "What Am I to You?" and Dolly Parton makes an appearance on bassist Lee Alexander's "Creepin' In." Jones's backing group, the Handsome Band, provides just the right stripped-down accompaniments and subtle touches to support the blessing that is her voice.
Jones knows how to luxuriate in the sumptuousness of her sound and infuse such unlikely lyrics as "my toes just touched the water" with a sensual blues sensibility. On top of all this, when it comes to phrasing, her tremendous instincts and smarts put her in rare company. What Jones does explore further is the art of songwriting, and the results here give every indication that she is on the right track.
'Feels Like Home' features 13 tracks & a host of special guests including Dolly Parton, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson of the Band, Jesse Harris, Robert Burger and Tony Scherr. Blue Note. 2004.
Personnel: Norah Jones (vocals, piano, Wurlitzer piano); Dolly Parton (vocals); Kevin Breit (guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo); Jesse Harris (acoustic guitar); Tony Scherr (electric guitar); Lee Alexander (lap steel guitar, double bass, bass guitar); David Gold (viola); Jane Scarpantoni (cello); Daru Oda (flute, background vocals); Garth Hudson (accordion, Hammond b-3 organ); Rob Burger (field organ); Levon Helm, Andrew Borger, Brian Blade (drums).Rolling Stone (3/4/04, p.62) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[A] triumph of the low-key, at once easygoing and poignant....[FEELS LIKE HOME] extends the COME AWAY WITH ME template while never echoing the earlier songs." Spin (4/04, p.93) - "[A] better record than COME AWAY....She covers Tom Waits and Townes Van Zandt beautifully, does some cozy originals, and is brave enough to pen lyrics to a Duke Ellington theme..." - Grade: B+ Entertainment Weekly (2/13/04, p.70) - "[The] understated changes are good news; the vibe is more early Bonnie Raitt than early Sarah Vaughan." - Rating: B Q (3/04, p.101) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[F]ar from rehashing her debut, he's made an older and wiser sequel, where the quiet magic of each song gets stronger with every listen." Uncut (3/04, p.99) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[I]ts class is positively aristocratic."a Mojo (Publisher) (3/04, p.92) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Just a girl singer/pianist and her Handsome Band dallying around a low-key hybrid of country, folk, pop and jazz, doing their beautiful thing."
As good as her first CD I purchased Nora Jones' first CD long before my friends had heard of her - and recommended her to everyone I knew. We all enjoyed and continue to enjoy the first CD and now have another - just as good - to enjoy. Submitted by sms_now (Tampa, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Nora Jones Is a Star Able to leep tall buildings in a single bound? Maybe not, but she does convey through music artistic expression the ability to profoundly convey to the listener much satisfaction. Touching upon jazz to country (with Dolly), wow, what's next? Bring "it" on! Submitted by jgibbs50 (Mesa, AZ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Enjoyed alot I really enjoy listening to her kind and gentle voice. It is a joy listening while driving especially because she calms me down during my hectic commute to work. Submitted by bradley_kris (Needmore, PA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 4 found this helpful.
The youngest international country The sound of new society popular with class and culture,some regards to R & B old style.Pretty Submitted by cassmag (Milan ,Italy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Awesome ....again Great music, beautiful voice, beautiful woman...can't ask for anything more!! Submitted by tessoda (three rivers, texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
As good as her first CD
Nora Jones Is a Star
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