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UncutDec 20, 2010These 18 collaborations are a fascinating voyage through the classier end of pop, country and R&B over the past decade, and also add much needed focus to Jones (sometime insipid) mix of country and smooth jazz. [Jan 2011, p.93]
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Dec 20, 2010Helpfully rounds up 18 of these guest appearances, including a cut by the Jones-fronted country cabaret outfit the Little Willies, and what impresses is the range of collaborators and the consistency of the music.
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MojoDec 14, 2010This 18-song miscellany reminds us that talent loves the company of talent, one-off duets with Ray Charles and Dolly Parton underlining Jones's seemingly effortless ascent to premier league status. [Jan. 2011, p. 97]
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Dec 13, 2010As a series of off-the-cuff side projects have shown, though, Jones' musical interests are more varied than they might appear, a fact that's demonstrated neatly on ". . . Featuring," which collects more than a dozen of her collaborations with a wide range of other acts, including Willie Nelson, Belle & Sebastian, OutKast and Foo Fighters.
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Nov 17, 2010...Featuring doesn't really turn over any new rocks in the Zen garden of Jones' voice, perpetually in repose. It only reinforces her power over and over again--but it's hard to complain when her vocal prowess is so refined.
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Nov 15, 2010It's fair to say that for every misstep there's an unexpectedly winning duet, but not enough of Jones' maturity is brought to the fore.
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Nov 15, 2010Singing with El Madmo or sampled by Talib Kweli, she doesn't sit comfortably or confidently in every style, but even the less successful forays serve to bust through genre boundaries.
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Nov 15, 2010...Featuring Norah Jones may attempt to cast her in something of a supporting role, but it's still definitively a Norah Jones record, and a solid one at that.
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Nov 15, 2010Q-Tip brings out a hint of funkiness, Ray Charles nudges her to start bending notes, and Dolly Parton coaxes out her inner twang. A little friskiness suits her well.
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