The Fall - Norah Jones
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  • Summary: The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
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  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Here, Jones ties up loose ends, unafraid to sound smooth or sultry, letting in just enough dissonance and discord to give this dimension, creating a subtle but rather extraordinary low-key record that functions as a piece of mood music but lingers longer, thanks to its finely crafted songs.
  2. During the 13-song set, Jones ditches the gentle piano-playing of her previous work and rises to a new level of creative boldness.
  3. If the hardcore fanbase feel a blanch coming on, this isn't all wilful eclecticism gone mad. King's work is The Fall's unifying factor that keeps it cohesive.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. johnw
    9
    My favorite Norah album since Come Away With Me every song is unique and keeps my attention...glad she still can make intersting music unlike alot of artist who usually fade by their 4th album! Expand
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  2. hannahw
    9
    Great grooves, varied tones gives the voice new background texture on which to lay down a slightly rougher, sexier, yet still subtle and commanding sound. Norah is in full command here, doing what she wants - growing, changing, evolving herself and her music without regard for the critics who want her in a box or want who want her to ignore the strengths that made her appealing in the first place. Always herself first, it's refreshing to see that Norah Jones isn't beholden to her brand or her hype. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JasonS
    4
    This Cd is not what I hoped it would be change can be good but not in this case.
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