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Unlike most of her teen pop peers in the early 2000s, Bonnie McKee gets writing credits for all the music and lyrics on her debut album. But though a songwriting team like the Matrix isn't involved, Trouble's producers (Rob Cavallo and Bob Power) have ensured that it features a slick, radio and video-ready sound that's comparable to what's out there. McKee too, as a songwriter, focuses on familiar themes of adolescent empowerment and the ways of the heart. One of the album's best moments is "A Voice That Carries," which winds rangy acoustic guitar effects around a prideful tale of modern cowgirl mosey. "I don't need anybody to lead the way," she sings. "I've got a voice that carries...Gonna carry me down to L.A." Lead single "Trouble," "January," and "When It All Comes Down" all pulse along on electronic percussion and multiple layers of crackling guitar effects, and McKee herself is surrounded by multiple vocal tracks. Slower material like "Sensitive Subject Matter" and the ballad "Honey" also showcase her voice, which is stronger and more expressive than the Avrils and Britneys of the world. ~ Johnny Loftus
Recording information: Candy Sound; Record One, Capitol Studios; Shelter Island, Chez Bob, N. Y. C; Tal's Studio; The Studio; The Village, Los Angeles, CA.
Photographers: Cynthia Levine; Melanie Nissen.
Arranger: George Duke.
Personnel: Bonnie McKee (vocals); Bonnie McKee; Bob Power (various instruments, guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion); Chislaine Fleischmann, Gloria Justin, Igor Szwec, Emma Kummrow, Olga Konopelsky, Gregory Teperman (violin); Peter Nocella, Davis A. Barnett (viola); Jennie Lorenzo (cello); David McKelvy, Tommy Morgan (harmonica); Pete "JR" Wasilewski, Buddy Schaub (horns); Doug Petty, Robbie Kondor (piano); Patrick Warren (chamberlin); Paul Bushnell (bass instrument); Matt Chamberlain (drums); Daniel Chase (programming); Tim Pierce (guitar, electric guitar); Rob Cavallo (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards); Abe Laboriel, Jr. (drums); Luis Conte, Bashiri Johnson (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Bob Power; Chris Lord-Alge; Daniel Chase; Mark "Spike" Stent; Tim James; Tom Lord-Alge; Blair Wells.
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Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)    List All 8 Reviews Great music.
Look out Britney Spears here is Boonie Mckee. Her music is really good, and fun to sing too. I had already heard her before i made bought the cd but only heard a few songs, and kinda thought that the rest of the c.d wasnt going to be has good. I was wrong the whole cd is great.
Submitted by number_1_space_case (Cedar City, Ut, 84720) 
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Bonnie McKee is ineffable!
What else can I say?! I remember when I first heard her song "Somebody" in the movie - "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton" I was like...OMG! I love this song! It's so catchy! Her music is more than words can describe. It's is ineffable! Love her & her music!
Submitted by Nicholas Lai (London, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  great songwriting
Bonnie was 19 when she wrote this album. The songs are really well written. In fact i even wrote to her on her website and told her how great her songwriting was.
That is the basic strength of this album - the writing. The tunes are alright and Bonnie has a great voice, but the writing is what stands out.
Best songs include "Somebody", "Trouble", "A Voice That Carries" and "Confessions of A Teenage Girl"
Submitted by Minoti (India)
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Any aged person wpold love her
Blew me away. So emotional.Lovely controled voice.Must have.
Submitted by Dustin (So.Cal)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  She's got it!
Bought her album after hearing her singel "Sombody" at ZTV. And as a fan og female singer/songwriter she really "spoke" to me. Her voice somtimes remind me a bit of Jewel, but her melodies are very Bonnie:)
Submitted by Line, Oslo (Norway)
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