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CD Review: Norah Jones “…Featuring”

by Monica on November 23, 2010

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Since the very first time I sat in a dimly-lit coffee shop in Princeton and heard Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why” from her Come Away With Me album, I knew she was going to be one of my favorite artists ever. The mellow and soulful vocals, the jazzy piano, the cool lyrics…perfection.

Her latest album, …Featuring, is 18 tracks of diverse collaborations that span her entire career and further prove Jones’ brilliance as an artist. The result serves as a kind of parallel history to her four albums, which have sold over 40 million copies worldwide.

“A lot of the people on this record are people I’ve worshiped since I was a kid, and some of them are younger and more my contemporaries,” says Norah. “Even though the musicians are so varied, the vibe of the songs makes sense when we put them all together.”

For more information about Norah Jones, check out her Website or Facebook page. You can also catch some great performances on her YouTube channel.

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Track Listing:

1. Love Me – The Little Willies
2. Virginia Moon – The Foo Fighters featuring Norah Jones
3. Turn Them – Sean Bones featuring Norah Jones
4. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Willie Nelson featuring Norah Jones
5. Bull Rider – Norah Jones and Sasha Dobson
6. Ruler Of My Heart – Dirty Dozen Brass Band featuring Norah Jones
7. The Best Part – El Madmo
8. Take Off Your Cool – OutKast featuring Norah Jones
9. Life Is Better – Q-Tip featuring Norah Jones
10. Soon The New Day – Talib Kweli featuring Norah Jones
11. Little Lou, Prophet Jack, Ugly John – Belle & Sebastian featuring Norah Jones
12. Here We Go Again – Ray Charles featuring Norah Jones
13. Loretta – Norah Jones featuring Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
14. Dear John – Ryan Adams featuring Norah Jones
15. Creepin’ In – Norah Jones featuring Dolly Parton
16. Court & Spark – Herbie Hancock featuring Norah Jones
17. More Than This – Charlie Hunter featuring Norah Jones
18. Blue Bayou – Norah Jones featuring M. Ward

One2One Network provided me with a complimentary copy of …Featuring. They couldn’t make me love it, though. Norah Jones did that. This album is awesome. For reals.

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Music Review: Five for Fighting’s Slice

by Monica on November 6, 2009

five for fighting slice coverMy first “experience” with Five for Fighting came during the months after the horror that was 9/11. John Ondrasik’s raw and introspective “Superman” was played often. It became a musical plea for hope during those awful times. I instantly fell in love with Ondrasik’s soulful voice.

Besides writing and performing songs that speak to the heart of the human condition, John is a passionate champion for charitable causes. His whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com has already raised over $300K for various charities. A dedicated supporter of US troops, he has also produced a CD volume compilation series that is available for free to every active armed services member.

In short, not only is Ondrasik a brilliant musician…he’s a beautiful human being.

When One2One provided this album for my review, I knew I’d love it. What I didn’t know was that it would become one of those rare CD’s where I never want to skip a track.

Check out the single “Chances” below. Then head over to FFF’s YouTube channel to catch more videos.

Tracklist:

1. Slice

2. Note To The Unknown Soldier

3. Tuesday

4. Chances

5. This Dance

6. Above The Timberline

7. Transfer

8. Hope

9. Story Of Your Life

10. Love Can’t Change The Weather

11. Augie Nieto

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CD Review: Harry Connick, Jr’s “Your Songs”

September 29, 2009

Ahh Harry Connick, Jr. It was love at first croon for me. I remember listening to my cassette (yes, I’m that old) of We Are In Love over and over and over again in college. I had a poster of him on my dorm room wall. Oh yes, we were in love. Well, at least [...]

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