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 One of my all-time favourite albums!!! Sep 07, 2010
I first heard Gravity on Last.fm, and I couldn't stop listening to it! This whole album is so stunning, I'm speechless!
I listened through the whole album through, and was like, "this is not bad, but not my favourite". Boy did this album grow on me! I listened to it a couple more times, and then was like, "my gosh! it's terrific!". Listened to it another couple times, and it became my all-time favourite CD!
Every single song on this album is a masterpiece. There isn't one bad song. I sing my heart out with these, I get chills, I laugh, I cry, it moves me Bob. It's just... Amazing!!!
1) Love Song. This song is a new classic. I love the piano pounding out those awesome chords! Amazing lyrics. It really shows the difficulty of being in the music industry, and what the record labels demand. The music video is brilliant, too! You must read the story behind this song. It's hysterical!
2) Vegas. Another great one. This probably gets a 4.5 from me, but it's still great. Catchy tune.
3) Bottle It Up. This one is super catchy, and her voice sounds awesome in it! I love to play this one on the piano. Her run-on sentences throughout her songs give them a great dynamic.
4) One Sweet Love. This one has a nice bright, happier sound to it, and a slightly different style. One of the lines sounds like one from Sarah McLachlan. A great song.
5) Come Round Soon. One of my faves on the album! I love the first line: "I could use another cigarette. But don't worry daddy, I'm not addicted yet." This song is a gem. Her lyrical power is divine. This song makes me get mad at the guy, makes me feel her despair, and everything. It's chilling.
6) Morningside. A great up-beat song that is a bit of fresh air after the emotional, depressing "Come Round Soon". It kinda makes you jump up and start dancing :D
7) Between The Lines. What can I say? I love it! I get chills every time I listen to it. Another one of my favourites to play on the piano.
8) Love On The Rocks. A nice contrast to the slower "Between The Lines". It make me want a drink ;)
9) City. OMYGOSH!!!!! This one is my favourite, but then again all her songs are terrific, so I don't have favourites! This reminds me of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel, but this one's more emotional. "Piano Man" is just plain depressing, but this song really makes you feel the emptiness and loneliness of what she goes through. Another one of my favourites to play on the piano. It's just a masterpiece!
10) Many The Miles. This is a nice up-beat, happy contrast to "City", but for some reason it's not one of my favourites. It's a great song, nonetheless.
11) Fairytale. I LOL every time I hear this song! Brilliant piano, great vocals. She truly has an angelic voice! This song is so fun and up-beat. I love playing this one on the piano (although quite difficult to play just right).
12) Gravity. The all-amazing, forever-lasting Gravity. I get chills just thinking about the song! The title fits the song just right, but I don't think she says "gravity" once in the song. The lyrics are inspired. It's as if she's singing a piece of her heart.
This album will always be on my iPod. It's a true work of art. I have a digital version, but I'll buy a hard copy soon, which means a lot since I don't have hard copies. Now as soon as I have money I'm going to buy Kaleidoscope Heart!!!
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Grows Even Better with Age Aug 23, 2010
I picked up this CD a few years ago after "Love Song" and "Bottle It Up" managed to get stuck in my head. When I first listened to "Little Voice," I found it agreeable enough, but was not overly impressed. However, this is CD for which my appreciation has grown as I continue to listen to it. It is one of the few albums I listen straight through to, rather than just placing them on shuffle in iTunes or on my iPod.
Each time I listen to it, I am reminded of what an excellent whole this album is. Though the well worn songs mentioned above that received lots of radio play show a more confrontational side to Bareilles, the CD itself is composed of a fascinating combination of different emotional states.
Tracks like "Between the Lines" and "One Sweet Love" offer a more poignant, reflective viewpoint on relationships, for example. "City" and "Vegas," on the other hand, offer a powerful look into the emptiness and difficulty of being a performing artist. Because the CD is anything but one sided, I have found that different parts of it have "spoken" to me at different times, varying which track is my favorite.
In all, "Little Voice" was one of the strongest albums released last decade. It is subtle and understated in such a way that I suspect anyone who gives it several listens will find it grows better each time you hear it. If you haven't picked it up already, you shouldn't hesitate to do so now.
By the way: if you can find a copy of the Deluxe Edition, that is the best way to go. The additional "Stripped" EP is a pleasant mix of acoustical versions of tracks from "Little Voice" and a few additional non-album songs.
Like baklava for the ears Aug 20, 2010
I didn't play this album for the first year that I had it. I bought it for "Love Song" and had gotten tired of hearing it on the radio. I assumed (you know what they say) that the rest would be pop treacle. Boy was I wrong!
This album is sweet and spicy and multi-layered. It's jazzy and bluesy and sophisticated and intelligent. Just when you think you know where it's going it takes you in a completely different direction, much better than the one that you anticipated. If you can get through the whole thing without hitting the "repeat" button, you're not really listening.
Under Appreciated Aug 20, 2010
I don't think Sara B. gets enough recognition for her amazing voice and talents. She is a wonderful song writer and a GREAT performer! If you haven't checked out some of her live stuff I highly recommend it.
Surprised I Was Aug 15, 2010
Honestly, I'm not sure why I ordered this CD. I heard Love Song on the radio, and wanted it. I don't really like not having a hard copy of my music, so I guess that's why I opted for this whole album. Let me tell you, I'm glad I did.
It took a couple listens, but she quickly grew on me. I now don't often listen to the song which drew me in, and her slower songs are much more powerful. I specifically listen to Between the Lines, City, and Gravity most often. She really has a great voice. You won't find too much clever writing here, but it's still a great album with a good sound.
I'd recommend listening to some of her songs from this album. If you like what you hear, then buy it.
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