Corinne Bailey Rae
by Corinne Bailey Rae
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 20, 2006
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 3 out of 37

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  1. DeboA
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    Simple. Amazing. Beautiful and yes it does stick!
  2. Evan
    Jan 4, 2007
    9
    I love this album. It may not be ground breaking, but it is just good. Her voice and playfll tone is the highlight.
  3. Chris
    Apr 3, 2007
    9
    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.
  4. MaxC
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    Wonderful. Corinne Bailey Rae's voice is soothing and beautiful. The CD is full of soul and sweet melodies. Simple and brilliant.
  5. AnaElenaC
    Aug 20, 2006
    10
    Really fabulous!!!! voice, music, everything.
  6. slobodan
    Dec 31, 2006
    10
    marvelous songs, really amazing
  7. Deric
    Jun 22, 2006
    7
    Well, I bought this at the time it came out in the UK, so I have listened for quite a while. It's hardly anything groundbreaking, but it's pretty pleasant. The first 3 tracks are stunning, especially Like A Star. Enchantment is atmospheric and very relaxing, while Put Your Records On is catchy, jazzy and simpky brilliant. And then Trouble Sleeping helps too, another great track Well, I bought this at the time it came out in the UK, so I have listened for quite a while. It's hardly anything groundbreaking, but it's pretty pleasant. The first 3 tracks are stunning, especially Like A Star. Enchantment is atmospheric and very relaxing, while Put Your Records On is catchy, jazzy and simpky brilliant. And then Trouble Sleeping helps too, another great track that one. Other than these tracks, not many stand out though. I hardly remember the melodies of the other songs. Probably only Choux Pastry Heart which is a fine song after a few listens, Breathless, and the out-of-place I'd Like To. Overall, it's not a bad album, just a little dissapointing given the strength of the singles. The US version has a nicer cover too.… Expand
  8. alia
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    Beautiful voice and beautiful sound. Her voice, her words are simple but honest and heartfelt, and startlingly refreshing.
  9. EthanS
    Jul 21, 2006
    5
    Mediocrity in British form.
  10. nick
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    Beautiful simple lyrics to go with her lovely voice. I can listen to this straight through with no skips. Very good!
  11. jennifer
    Jan 25, 2007
    7
    This album is a beautiful wind down at the end of the day type CD. Corinne
  12. CDub
    Mar 14, 2007
    5
    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 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.… Expand
  13. ChrisW
    Jun 25, 2006
    9
    Finally, a breath of fresh air. So original, so simple, and oh so good!
  14. JohnD
    Aug 12, 2006
    2
    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 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?… Expand

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9
#9 Most Shared Album of 2006

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Her self-titled debut sounds a wee rushed and sometimes meanders its way into background music territory, but this comfortable effort is pleasingly homegrown, warm, and poignant in parts.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Occasionally evokes the feeling of a '70s Bill Withers classic, while bringing inflections of Zero 7 and Alicia Keys to her grooves as well.
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  3. Blender
    70
    Rae's music sticks in your mind like a pleasant scent you wish would linger. [Jun 2006, p.143]
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