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Corinne Bailey Rae
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The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties.
| LABEL: | Capitol |
| RELEASE DATE: | 20 June 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Singer-Songwriter, Rock, Soul |
NOTES: Original UK release 27 Feb 2006.
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The average user rating for this album is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Chris gave it a9:
Nice to see someone making music with some care to it lasting. I'd like to see her improve the lyrics-- there are flashes of excellence, but then retreats to cliches. Still, in a world full or bragging rap abd screaming rock, this album is refreshing.
C Dub gave it a5:
The lushness and quirky uniqueness of Raes voice caught my attention upon my very first listen of "Put your record on". Unfortunately the goosebumps which populated my arms after this one listen, as they do every time I think I've made a new musical "discovery" for myself, were nowhere to be seen upon my initial listening of Corinne's full length. While it's few high points deliver some memorable (and infectiously hum-able) melodies, the majority of this album seems tailor made for the docile and inattentive ears of Gap shoppers and bank queuers everwhere. It is at no point is it offensive or irritating, nor is it rousing, inspiring, engaging or challenging.
jennifer gave it a7:
This album is a beautiful wind down at the end of the day type CD. Corinne’s voice is soothing and the lyrics are thoughtful. Her sound is magical and her poetic stories are real. As a woman in her mid twenties, it speaks to my life at it has been and as it is now. She is a true British gem and I cannot wait to see what she turns out next.
Evan gave it a9:
I love this album. It may not be ground breaking, but it is just good. Her voice and playfll tone is the highlight.
slobodan gave it a10:
marvelous songs, really amazing
Ana Elena C gave it a10:
Really fabulous!!!! voice, music, everything.
John D gave it a2:
VH1, please stop recommending music; your scale of awesomeness is way off mark. Let's see, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Cullum, James Blunt, Daniel Powter, and the Fray. With the exception of KT Tunstall, you have proven to not have a good ear for music. Corinne Bailey Rae...I've heard this stuff before. I didn't like it then, and my opinion has only grown harsher for the "poet who can sing". Unoriginal arrangements, hackneyed lyrics, and a voice that's merely pretty. This, of course, translates into revenue for Capitol, and it helps the industry who wants to keep everyone's expectations low so that they can market more artists like her. Here's a tip...get Neko Case's "Fox Confessor Brings The Flood". Or Beth Orton's "Comfort of Strangers". Both have better arrangements, better lyrics, and better songs than "Corinne Bailey Rae", and therefore, are better albums. I trust VH1 with "Flavor of Love", and not much else. What happened...to the human race?
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