All Rise - Inara George
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Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Her music-box arrangements have a child-like giddiness about them, but this collection of glittering songs has an emotional and sonic maturity that will keep you listening long past bedtime.
  2. Since her voice is clear and lovely, the songs are tuneful without being flashy, and the production is quiet, subtly layered, George makes All Rise seem easy, and it's only when the record is over that it dawns on you what a rich, rewarding album it is.
  3. A gorgeous and moving collection of love songs.
  4. 60
    Simple acoustic music lined with occasional piano and an inglenook voice owing much to early Joni Mitchell or Carole King. [Aug 2006, p.93]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ToniS
    10
    I really love her vocal style, clear and fresh. Nice to hear Jackson Browne in background on the one track. Will look for more of hers in the future.
  2. JRChong
    10
    what a special record, full of depth. albums like this come along very rarely! five stars...
  3. KyleH
    9
    I'm mighty impressed by this debut from Inara George. Her voice is clear, the lyrics smart and the musicianship excellent.
  4. webwebster
    9
    The songs, both original and covers, are amazing, especially when her unique and lovely voice begins to toy with them. Terrific and surprising.

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