Breakthrough

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A collection of energetic,uplifting gospel music

Product Description
Conteporary blend of African Rythms and dance music and gospel ballads

Breakthrough

Breakthrough,Wale Akinyemi

Average customer rating: Elliott Yamin does not need synthesizer Elliott sounds really good. OK, so I was wrong. This CD is better than I thought! A great CD! Elliott Yamin CD

Elliott Yamin Elliott Yamin Manufacturer: Hickory Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daughtry Katharine McPhee Small Town Girl Taylor Hicks Introducing Joss Stone ASIN: B000N60HD6 Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Movin On
2. Wait For You
3. Find a Way
4. One Word
5. You Are the One
6. I'm the Man
7. Trainwreck
8. Free
9. Alright
10. Take My Breath Away
11. A Song For You

Amazon.com

Elliott Yamin's debut is so agreeable and well-executed it may well convert hardened R&B experts--the kind who'd normally distance themselves from a disc with a TV pedigree. With sincerity and a voice that vaults itself to places no talent-show contestant should be able to go, Yamin bares his soul here in a way that would do his hero, Donny Hathaway, proud. Tracks like "Take My Breath Away" and "You Are the One" find him twisting a wrench around love-stained lyrics; "I'm the Man" and "Find A Way" flow with hat-in-hand grace (and, in the case of the latter, a scat worthy of a vintage jazz stage); and opener "Movin' On" immortalizes the season five judges'-table words of Paula Abdul: Ellliott Yamin is "one funky white boy." As he proves with this five-star album, he is also among the most gifted artists ever to a turn a stint on the show into a recording career. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Elliott Yamin does not need synthesizer.......2007-07-16

I love Elliott Yamin and was pleased with this first cd but he does not need all of the electronic synthesizer effects on some of the cuts. I saw him in person singing these same songs and they were so much better with just a band behind him. I hope his next cd will be done more simply. Elliott is amazing and he should be appreciated in his pure form.

Elliott sounds really good. .......2007-07-14

I really like the sound of Elliott Yamin's voice. It is very soothing. Every song does not sound the same - I like that.

OK, so I was wrong. This CD is better than I thought!.......2007-07-14

Movin' On - 8
Wait For You - 8
Find A Way - 9
One Word - 6
You Are The One - 7
I'm The Man - 6
Train Wreck - 7
Free - 8
Alright - 9
Take My Breath Away - 7
A Song For You - 9

This CD starts on a good note with Movin' On and ends nicely with Donnie Hathaway's A Song For You. Elliot co-wrote Movin' On, Find A Way, You Are The One, Train Wreck and Alright. And this is just his debut!

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That equals 3 stars and then some.

3.8 stars

A great CD!.......2007-07-13

I love every song on this CD. I listen to it all the time, and never, ever get sick of it.

Elliott Yamin CD.......2007-07-12

Pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. Yamin definitely looks better also, since he was on AI.

Average customer rating: Entitled to be called "The Queen of HipHop Soul" Beautiful Mary What a powerfull voice MARY YOU CONTINUE TO PLEASE YOUR FANS I love this CD

The Breakthrough Mary J. Blige Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unpredictable Reflections - A Retrospective In My Own Words B'day Once Again ASIN: B000BNTM32 Release Date: 2005-12-20

Tracks:

1. No One Will Do
2. Enough Cryin
3. About You
4. Be Without You
5. Gonna Breakthrough
6. Good Woman Down
7. Take Me As I Am
8. Baggage
9. Can't Hide From Luv
10. MJB Da MVP
11. Can't Get Enough
12. Ain't Really Love
13. I Found My Everything
14. Father In You
15. Alone
16. One

Amazon.com

Nobody knows heartache like Mary J. knows heartache. But as she releases her seventh disc, perhaps more important is that nobody understands better how unquenchable our thirst to hear what it sounds like can be. The Breakthrough, contrary to run-up rumors, is no retrospective or greatest-hits package. Rather than reheat, Blige and producers Dr. Dre, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Will.i.am tasked themselves with stirring a river of hurt into some of the highest-caliber hip-hop/soul to hit the airwaves since she burned up the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack with "Not Gon' Cry." Cameos alone could sell this disc: Brook, Jay-Z, Raphael Saadiq, and Bono step up. But it's the trademark ragged-edged soul of its star that shines brightest throughout the 16 tracks. "A love that tears you down ain't really love," a laid-bare Blige reminds us on "Ain't Really Love," after dedicating "Good Woman Down" to "my troubled sisters." Somewhere in between, she leaves absolutely no room for doubt that she just can't be without her baby ("Be Without You"). It's an exhilarating, love-affirming moment on a CD jammed full of them (check out "Can't Get Enough," with its echoes of a pleading Curtis Mayfield). Blige, never far from the thoughts of the lovelorn, didn't need a breakthrough, but anybody with an ear for artful confession will be glad she's given us The Breakthrough anyway. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Entitled to be called "The Queen of HipHop Soul".......2007-06-27

MJB is just so inspiring and soulful. I listen to her all the time. So emotional hearing her voice and listening to the words. MJB is a class act for sure.

Beautiful Mary.......2007-05-30

Mary has come a long way. I'm so glad her music is reflecting her growth.

What a powerfull voice.......2007-04-02

I love this CD. It is soulfull, emotions flow in her voice. She is a DIVA. And a very human one. Her live has make her stronger, wiser.

MARY YOU CONTINUE TO PLEASE YOUR FANS.......2007-03-18

MARY "NO MORE DRAMA" AND THE BREAKTHROUGH" IS PROBABLY HER BEST TWO ALBUMS SHE HAS RECORDED. I LOVE ALL OF MARY'S SONGS SHE SINGS, BUT THESE TWO ALBUMS, YOU CAN'T PICK A FAVORITE THEY ARE ALL GOOD. SHE PUTS HER HEART AND SOUL IN EVERYTHING SHE DOES. LOVE YOU MARY KEEPING ON SINGING.

I love this CD.......2007-03-08

I love Mary J. But the songs on this CD provides a little something for everyone. No matter what kind of music you like she has something for you. I love this CD as I feel I have grown with her and gone through her struggles right along with her. This is a must have for any Mary J Blige fan.

Average customer rating: Appropriate Album Title for a Terrific Album kids point of view A good attempt to comeback 2 and half - Not Quite What I've been Expected... High Energy Club Music

Dust Off and Dance Manufacturer: Backroom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Just Me Naked Color of Silence Deborah Tiffany - Greatest Hits ASIN: B0009VY1U0 Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

1. Be With U Tonite
2. Ride It
3. Kama Sutra
4. Na Na Na
5. Everyone Get Down
6. FLY
7. Artificial Girlfriend
8. Sacrifice
9. I Luv How You Feel
10. I Think We're Alone Now
11. Artificial Girlfriend (second sun remix)

Product Description

Joining up once again with the boys at the Backroom, the team that brought you 2001's critically acclaimed "Color Of Silence," Tiffany has continued her passion and has at long last recorded the consummate Club/Dance project her fans have so eagerly awaited. This collection of eleven house oriented tracks includes a fresh take on her smash hit "I Think We're Alone Now" and a remix by the up and coming dance duo "Second Sun." Finding her stride on this energetic and brilliantly crafted album, Tiffany's unique and mesmerizing voice is reminiscent of Aretha and Anastacia at their soulful best, and will leave you breathless.

Customer Reviews:

Appropriate Album Title for a Terrific Album.......2007-04-16

When it comes to Tiffany (and several other 1980's singers) the problem is that fans, critics and people who aren't fans won't let the singer "grow up" so to speak. They label each new album the artist puts out after 1990 as a "comeback", but really, how many times can someone make a comeback? Well, Tiffany has done it at least three times, and "Dust off and Dance" is another great album by the former teen-queen, far superior to any of the present so-called teen-queens. It should be noted, that Tiffany's album prior to this one, "The Color of Silence" is another superpb album, but with an entire different feel to it.

"Dust off and Dance", is quite likely to be a reference to Tiffany herself dusting off the past (be it harsh reviewes, haters, or the mood of "The Color of Silence"), and quite literally just dancing. At least "Dust off and Dance" doesn't try to be anything more than a dance / disco / Hi NRG album - and a fantastic one at that. Production blends the best of modern day sounds with a bit of the 80's, combined with Tiffany's powerful voice and some great lyrics, most of which are written by her, resulting in an album that is easy to listen to over and over again.

The songs may not seem as deep on the surface as those from her previous album, but they all tell a story and do have important meanings to them, like enjoying life as it is so short. Some of the songs and lyrics are a bit suggestive, but the album was written, according to Tiffany, with her gay fans in mind. It's also appropriate for the dance floor (obviously). While the overall mood of the album is upbeat, there are a couple of ballads, but even they are upbeat. It's great to see that the album has been getting some play on the hit TV series "Ugly Betty". The biggest problem with the album though is that it is too short - only eleven songs, two of which are remixes. But hey, quality over quantity anyday.

Highlights: Be With U Tonite, Ride It, Na Na Na

Low Points: Kama Sutra, I Think We're Alone Now (remix)

kids point of view.......2007-04-04

cd was for my daughter and she thought it was excellent.

A good attempt to comeback.......2007-01-11

Not one of Tiffany's best work. This disco-ish CD is ok, not the Tiffany that we're all familiar with. It's nice to see she's still recording, but it doesn't measure up to her earlier work. Her last CD "Color of Silence" was excellent, the songs were great. Had more feeling in it. If you're a Tiffany fan like me, then add this to your collection.

2 and half - Not Quite What I've been Expected..........2007-01-10

Well, I have to say I only start to know and love Tiffany from her come back 6 years ago, with some amazing songs like "Open My Eyes" and the exceptionally heart melting "If Only". I have absolute no idea what sort of her music in the 90s or 80s and have no intention of exploring it since the pop music from those period is a bit odd for me. Since this album was rather new and the review said it relflects her best in the past, I decided to buy it. There are some songs that quite upbeat, with lots of catchy tunes but I still prefer her previous work. This album is a bit blend, lack of emotion and there are some songs just sound alike. It's unavoidable since Trance and House just got a limited sound effect to play around with in the arragement, I think you know what I mean. Anyway, if you looking for a feel good family or even birthday party, you can go with this one. But if you fond of flowing with emotion and smooth melodies, then the last album would be the best choice.

High Energy Club Music.......2006-08-14

Well U have to be a fan of pop or club music to really enjoy this latest CD of Tiffany's .Her latetest effort is a complete 180 from her last cd THE COLOR OF SILENCE but I luv both due to the fact u get to listen to her great vocals but with that said Dust Off And Dance is the correct title for this So Get This if U WANNA DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!

Average customer rating: Good Job, Colorado Mass Choir Top notch Stands up to repeated listenings -- what a flow

Praise 'Til You Breakthrough Colorado Mass Choir Manufacturer: Alliant Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's Not Over Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Here Is Our Praise Grace: Live in Kenya We Praise You ASIN: B000FUF730 Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Let's Praise Him
2. Praise 'Til You Break Through
3. It Won't Last
4. Oh Give Thanks
5. Classic Choir Medley: Psalms 100
6. Classic Choir Medley: He's Alright with Me
7. Classic Choir Medley: Great Is the Lord
8. Classic Choir Medley: Please Be Patient with Me
9. Classic Choir Medley: God Will Take Care of You
10. Classic Choir Medley: When the Battle Is Over
11. Classic Choir Medley: Call Him Up
12. Forever You Shall Reign
13. When I Worship
14. Yes to Your Will
15. Most High King

Customer Reviews:

Good Job, Colorado Mass Choir.......2007-05-02

I put this CD on and wondered why I hadn't purchase this CD earlier. My loss, but oh what an outstanding effort put forward by this choir. Joe Pace really know how to put things together. All the songs are well above average and you will be astounded at the vocal and musical arrangements on this CD. Play this CD and get your "Spiritual Breakhrough"!

Top notch.......2007-03-11

You can always expect great anointed music from this choir. The full sounds of music and voices make their latest CD a true blessing!

Stands up to repeated listenings -- what a flow.......2006-12-02

Joe Pace is an artistic minister that you can consistently count on to turn out sets that run from decent to great. This one is quite solid. While no individual song by itself is a groundbreaking standout, the flow of this CD is absolutely awesome. I just opened the jewel case yesterday and the disc is on its 5th spin as I write this.

As usual with Minister Pace's projects, we have consistently good arrangements, simple lyrics and good soloists who never get carried away. Of note is the brotha who leads the title track, who sounds a LOT like J. Moss. An effective church medley of old-school gospel hits is included and presented in a way that will be satisfying even to younger folks who may not recall the originals. And the overall selection of songs provides the mix of styles this crew is known for.

Again ... there is nothing earth-shattering here, but if you like spiritual music at all you're sure to really like or love PRAISE 'TIL YOU BREAK THROUGH. And fans of Joe Pace and Colorado Mass Choir will love and appreciate it right away, because it is typical in every way of one of their albums. Recommended.

Average customer rating: Tremenda CD La Palabra really is THE WORD in salsa! La Palabra sigue en talla! Only a couple of good songs

Breakthrough Orquesta la Palabra Manufacturer: Tornillo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: On Fire Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra Soy La Candela Fiesta En El Bronx Tremenda Rumba ASIN: B0000DB4WU Release Date: 2003-09-24

Tracks:

1. El Temblor
2. Ahe Ahe
3. Cama y Mesa
4. Se Nos Fue
5. CubanJam.com
6. I'm Going To Shenzhen
7. El Tun Tun (de Tu Corazon)
8. Mi Nueva York
9. Salsera
10. Y Yo Va Pa' Shenzhen
11. Feelings
12. La Bikina

Album Description

The artist that brought us "Lady" is back. This time with more energy than ever! Breakthrough features a well-balanced variety of tropical Latin music genres including salsa (romantica and dura), jazz and hip hop. This CD is a must for listeners as well as dancers!

Customer Reviews:

Tremenda CD.......2006-04-30

WOW. I heard about this CD when it came out...Then recently I was visiting friends in Cali, Colombia and I heard the song, "El Tun Tun de Tu Corazon" being played night and day on the radio and I fell in love with it. Great sound and great quality and very original. It's nice to hear original material for once in tropical music and hear the instruments in tune as well. Hats off to La Palabra for keeping salsa music original and alive!!!

La Palabra really is THE WORD in salsa!.......2004-11-12

Wow! What an amazing CD!! I recently discovered La Palabra's music after reading about it in Billboard Magazine and wow, I've been missing out! I love this CD - I just can't get enough of it. In fact, after listening to this CD I went out and bought his previous CD "On Fire". (Another CD that truly won't disappoint) and now, I can't wait to hear what he comes up with next! La Palabra's music is a MUST for every salsa lover's collection. His trademark blend of romanticism and energy is truly a magical formula indeed! La Palabra really is THE WORD in salsa!!

La Palabra sigue en talla!.......2004-07-25

My name is Isabel Pantoja and I'm a Cuban-American from NYC who is very in touch with my AfroCuban roots and salsa from the United States and let me say, the music on Breakthrough is exactly what La Palabra is all about - nothing like any other salsa artist's music and great to dance to.
La Palabra had an enormous impact on salsa in New York when he came out with the song Lady. It was the first song, I recall, to combine romanticism with salsa and have English lyrics. I loved it just like everyone else. In fact, that song was played numerous times in the clubs each night - just like I'm Going to Shenzhen is when I travel around the world - which I do periodically for my business. (And by the way, Europeans love the slow tempo of Tun Tun de Tu Corazon.) I am a very avid fan of La Palabra because he goes outside of the salsa box and maintains his quality.
I remember listening to Orquesta Aragon when they did a combo song called El Charleston which combined cha cha cha with the Charleston. I also remember our great, Beny More when he combined the big band American sound with Latin music. Both artists brought a new flavor to our music.
For the lady in Hollywood, Florida, perhaps you need to go do some research about our music before you go writing negative reviews about our artists who are keeping our music alive and making the whole world dance.

Only a couple of good songs.......2004-07-18

I am confused as to what Orq. La Palabra is trying to do and where in salsa they are trying to fit? I'm a Cuban American woman from Cuba so salsa is not something foreign to me. This is definitely not Cuban style salsa and it's not Puerto Rican or Colombian either.

Although he is a good pianist, I was surprised to learn that La Palabra is from Cuba. Technically he has what it takes to be a Cuban musician, but he has lost the Cuban style. I was also shocked when I read somewhere that the other singer on breakthrough, Gonzalo Chomat is also a Cuban exhile. I left Cuba less than ten years ago and I have never heard of Chomat. The band is based in California so I would have guessed he is from Mexico. Chomat has also lost the Cuban style. He doesn't sing like a Cuban at all. California is not Cuba or Miami, so it appears Orq. La Palabra is trying to soften up or lose the hard Caribbean edge and sell themselves to California Latinos -- very different style from east coast Latinos.

I guess with such boring songs that we hear in elevators and in doctor's offices, like "Feelings" and "Lady" this band is trying to sell themselves not only to California Latinos, but also to American English speaking audiences, however there is only one Miami sound machine. Before they go any further with this, they should enroll the second lead singer, Chomat in some English classes first, he is hardly understandable on either American song. "I'm going to Shen Zen" is a complete waste of time and will make anyone think that Orq. La Palabra should please leave hip hop to those who can do it right -- like Snoop Dog and M&M.

The album is not a total loss however, two very good dance songs are El Temblor and Ahe Ahe. On these songs the band plays the harder energetic salsa the Caribbean is known for, and they show that they are good musicians, they just need to stop pimping themselves so hard and recapture their Cuban roots.

If you buy this CD don't forget to burn the two good songs on it for your salsa dancing pleasure before you give it away to a coworker at the office Christmas party.

Average customer rating:

Breakthrough Eddie Daniels Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: To Bird with Love Five Seasons Blue Bossa Mean What You Say This Is Now ASIN: B000008AP6 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Average customer rating: Sacred Music

Gathering: The Sacred Breath Brooke Medicine Eagle Manufacturer: Gopher Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Last Ghost Dance: A Guide for Earth Mages Visions Speaking Buffalo Woman Comes Singing (Religion and Spirituality) Other Council Fires Were Here Before Ours: A Classic Native American Creation Story as Retold by a Seneca Elder, Twylah Nitsch, and Her Granddaughter, Jamie Sams Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths Of Human Transformation (Religion and Spirituality) ASIN: B000254Y82 Release Date: 2004-02-01

Tracks:

1. Ya Ta Way
2. Walk In Beauty
3. Heart of the Universe
4. Kisaka
5. Vision Mountain
6. Mother, Mother Ocean
7. Ancestor Cave
8. Soaring Eagle
9. Whispering Your Name
10. Stones and Bones
11. Spirit That Moves
12. Grandfather Fire
13. Pilomaya

Album Description

Using all natural indigenous instruments, this musical experience includes vision quest, circle dance, and gathering songs that are brought to life with driving dance rhythms, soaring flutes, and beautiful, swirling choral harmonies.

Customer Reviews:

Sacred Music.......2004-12-09

I have this CD and I am ordering more for family and friends.
This CD will uplift and touch you in your heart center. I have never heard more beautiful and Soul touching songs before. Each song sung is precious. My favorite song is Pilomaya. Pilomaya is a special song of expressing gratitude in Lakota. I highly recommend this CD. It is great!

Average customer rating:

The Breakthrough Mary J. Blige Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reflections - A Retrospective 20 Y.O. Call Me Irresponsible ASIN: B000CPGY4O Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. No One Will Do
2. Enough Cryin
3. About You
4. Be Without You
5. Gonna Breakthrough
6. Good Woman Down
7. Take Me As I Am
8. Baggage
9. Can't Hide From Luv
10. MJB Da MVP
11. Can't Get Enough
12. Ain't Really Love
13. I Found My Everything
14. Father In You
15. Alone
16. One
17. So Lady

Album Description

International version features one bonus track, 'So Lady' featuring Raphael Saadiq. The highly anticipated album from the Grammy award-winning and Undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul includes the single 'Be Without You' and featuring guest appearances from Brook, Will.I.Am, Nina Simone, Jay-Z, Raphael Saadiq & Bono (U2). Geffen. 17 tracks in all. 2005.

Album Details

Anointed the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J Blige Releases her Seventh Studio Album, "The Breakthrough". This Album Takes Listeners on a Journey Through Its Fourteen Tracks. Essential Stops on this Trip Are the Album's Debut Single, "be Without You", an Inspiring Duet with Bono on U2's "One"; Mjb Da Mvp, with Mary's Vocal Over "The Game's Hate it Or Love It".

Average customer rating: adjectives for this include... Past and present - shaken, not stirred Brilliant chamber folk, poetry + more

A Distant Bell Caroline LaVelle Manufacturer: Ringing Tree Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Spirit An Ancient Muse Downriver The Dawnseeker Shaking the Pumpkin ASIN: B0002XDOEO Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Gently Johnny
2. So Uncool
3. Innocence Sleeping
4. Banks Of The Nile
5. Simple Lyric
6. No More Words
7. Too Late
8. The Trees They Do Grow High
9. Greenwood Laddie
10. Timeless
11. Handful Of Ashes
12. Farewell To Music
13. Gently Johnny (Extended Version)

Customer Reviews:

adjectives for this include..........2006-01-19

- dreamy
- ethereal
- otherworldly
- transcendent
- historical
- haunting
- melancholy

And above all else, beautiful. Caroline rocks! This album just blows my mind. It's so, well, just see above. Favorites include So Uncool, Innocence Sleeping and Greenwood Laddie. The Armenian on Handful of Ashes is a bit too much for me to handle and borderline pretentious but that's really my only issue with this album. Caroline is humble, genuine and brilliant. Her other two albums are good too but this is my favorite of the three.

Past and present - shaken, not stirred.......2004-11-09

Very different from the previous two albums, and yet, in a way, similar: "A distant bell" is a Lavelle 100% and one of the finest albums I've ever heard. Traditional songs, poems set in music and original compositions, they all blend in in a wonderful and delicate mix that shows its strenghts hearing after hearing. 'So uncool' will blow you away, 'No more words' will make you dance... 'Timeless' will make you love her.

Brilliant chamber folk, poetry + more.......2004-10-27

The tracklisting is
1. Gently Johnny
2. So Uncool
3. Innocence Sleeping
4. Banks of the Nile
5. Simple Lyric
6. No More Words
7. Too Late
8. The Trees They Do Grow High
9. Greenwood Laddie
10. Timeless
11. Handful of Ashes
12. Farewell to Music (w. Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains)
13. Gently Johnny (Extended Version)

"A Distant Bell" is Caroline Lavelle's third solo album. She has collaborated with many artists ranging from BT ("The Great Escape"), Chicane ("Lost You Somewhere") and Massive Attack ("Home of The Whale") to Vangelis ("Come To Me"), Hector Zazou ("The Freeze, "Lies Will Flow") and the violinist Nigel Kennedy ("Breathing Stone"). She has also contributed to Muse's "Origin of Symmetry", Radiohead's "The Bends", Loreena McKennitt's "Book of Secrets" and the legendary Irish band Chieftains, attending live tours of these artists with her cello and backing vocals.

A versatile sought-after vocalist and cellist by artists of classic, new age, electronic, chamber folk genres, Caroline Lavelle established alongside her collaborations a parallel solo career that has been one of profound experimentation. Merging traditional Irish tunes with electronic blends (on debut "Spirit", produced by William Orbit), she released an album which surpasses all the likes of Enya. Her second album, "Brilliant Midnight" is a brilliant showcase of her own song-writing and producing skills as well as the depths of her personality.

"A Distant Bell", her third solo effort intermingles, again, the traditional British-Irish tunes with that very creative and sensual attitute towards song-wirting and performing that she exhibited in her previous records. All the songs are crafted with a careful sense of perfection alongside many moments of inspirational spontaneity.

To the changes undergone, "A Distant Bell" has a minimum electronics and maximum of acoustics. The majority of the songs are performed with strings, haunting guitars, pianos and Lavelle's wonderful voice. The result is a unique and fresh interpretation of evergreen traditionality. Her distinctive voice accompany the album's emotive melodies so smoothly as to put you into a state of insurmountable captivation of music.

The haunting emotional essence of the record is further reinforced with her well-crafted self-written songs like gentle "So Uncool", the catchy Irish gem "No More Words", "Too Late" and the glorious climax "Timeless", which goes

"But old love grows so long / that the part above the ground has less effect / and time can wither tender shoots / but leaves those roots secure and strong / But the best love has no time / no forwards, backwards but only now / It's strong arms hold you when you walk and / if you fall you're always caught"... This is exquisite poetry clothed with music, at its best! A perfect 50 min. for forgetting the day and embarking on an acoustic chamber folk journey!

Also don't forget visit Caroline's website carolinelavelle.com where you can stream all the the songs on the album plus discover background of her previous albums, her own record label and some B-sides!

Average customer rating: The other version is better.. Brearthrough Hit For Hope 7 !

Breakthrough Hope 7 Manufacturer: Trauma (Red) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hope 7 ASIN: B00068NVNY Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

1. Breakthrough
2. Breakthrough (Karaoke Mix)
3. Fly

Customer Reviews:

The other version is better.........2004-11-21

Hope 7 seem like a cool band, but this song is EXACTLY the same as their other single "I Want Everything" on the Sleepover soundtrack. The lyrics are the only difference, and personally, I like the other one better. Listen for yourself and decide.

Brearthrough Hit For Hope 7 !.......2004-11-12

I first heard this song on Cheetah Girls soundtrack. It is a smart,sassy and catchy song that became one of my favorites.
Kristi McClave's vocals are wonderful and the guys in the band rock!
This is the band's first single and it's great. Beyond the hit title track-is a Karaoke mix of Breakthrough-and a new never released song called Fly-that is great too!
Buy this single and mark your calanders for Jan.2005 for when Hope 7's first CD will be released!

International Music:

1. Carbon de Cana
2. Classic Melodico
3. Cuban Music Anthology [Original recording remastered]
4. DE HOY EN DIA
5. Desafinado: And Other Brazilian Hits [Box set] [Import]
6. Die Grobschnitt Story, Vol. 1 [Import]
7. E Tu Come Stai? [Import]
8. Enuff Said
9. Erosonata
10. Esquema Novo [Import]

International Music

International Music