2008 Woodie Awards
CD review: Corrine Bailey Rae
Rose Collins
Issue date: 2/12/07 Section: Style
Corrine Bailey Rae
Self-Titled
June 30, 2006
Capitol Records
Corinne Bailey Rae is a singer -songwriter who made her "hometown" debut in the UK in February. She is only the fourth female act to have her album debut at No. 1 on the British charts.
In the United States, Corinne's album debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard music charts - the highest debut in America for any UK artist.
This successful chart-topper brings her self-titled CD to the United States music scene with great critical acclain.
Her album is reminiscent of a Joss-Stone-meets- Norah-Jones sound. Corinne's lyrics are are inspired by rhythm and soul.
You'd expect to hear these soothing and mellow sounds in a coffee house nestled within New York City while watching the traffic hustle by in a blur. You would have nothing else to concentrate on besides the music performed in the background and the cup of steaming coffee that you're slowly sipping.
"Like A Star" is one of the songs you've probably heard off the self-titled album. The lyrics for this song let you use your imagination to dream. If you're in a very seductive and fanciful mood - perhaps even for this Valentine's Day - you will greatly appreciate this album.
The age of young jazz singers is coming back. Harmony, romantic lyrics and soul bring this album to life. I've listened to the modern Jazz generation for a while now and Miss Rae beats the competition with force.
Self-Titled
June 30, 2006
Capitol Records
Corinne Bailey Rae is a singer -songwriter who made her "hometown" debut in the UK in February. She is only the fourth female act to have her album debut at No. 1 on the British charts.
In the United States, Corinne's album debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard music charts - the highest debut in America for any UK artist.
This successful chart-topper brings her self-titled CD to the United States music scene with great critical acclain.
Her album is reminiscent of a Joss-Stone-meets- Norah-Jones sound. Corinne's lyrics are are inspired by rhythm and soul.
You'd expect to hear these soothing and mellow sounds in a coffee house nestled within New York City while watching the traffic hustle by in a blur. You would have nothing else to concentrate on besides the music performed in the background and the cup of steaming coffee that you're slowly sipping.
"Like A Star" is one of the songs you've probably heard off the self-titled album. The lyrics for this song let you use your imagination to dream. If you're in a very seductive and fanciful mood - perhaps even for this Valentine's Day - you will greatly appreciate this album.
The age of young jazz singers is coming back. Harmony, romantic lyrics and soul bring this album to life. I've listened to the modern Jazz generation for a while now and Miss Rae beats the competition with force.
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