- Audio CD (Mar 1 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Blue Note Records
- ASIN: B00070G6Y2
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#11,097 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #82 in Music > R&B > Contemporary R&B
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Track Listings
| 1. Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight |
| 2. Seen It All Before |
| 3. Arms Of A Woman |
| 4. Give It Up |
| 5. Dreamin' |
| 6. Soul Suckers |
| 7. Colors |
| 8. Bottom Of the Barrel |
| 9. Black River |
| 10. Lies Of A Lonely Friend |
| 11. All My Friends |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Though Amos Lee's music is frequently described as a fusion of folk and soul, such an equation fails to reflect the singular artistry of this impressive debut. Like labelmate Norah Jones (who guests on two cuts), the Philadelphia singer-songwriter recognizes the power of simplicity, distilling an emotional essence that cuts across categories. The opening of his "Seen It All Before" echoes Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; the stunning "Arms of a Woman" channels Otis Redding's "I've Got Dreams to Remember"; "Give It Up" cuts a classic Bill Withers groove; "Black River" has the sound of an age-old spiritual; and the closing "All My Friends" follows Van Morrison into the mystic. Throughout the song cycle, the bare-bones arrangements behind Lee's vocal flutter reinforce an organic unity that transcends genre. For all of the debts he owes to the music of the 1960s and '70s, the results sound timeless rather than retro. In his cautionary "Soul Suckers," Lee sings that "nothing is more powerful than beauty in a wicked world"--and proceeds to prove it. --Don McLeese
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Style, Soul and Subtlety,
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This review is from: Amos Lee (Audio CD)
Amos Lee's Blue Note debut is a fantastically beautiful album. While in places (and not even specific places) the album is slightly samey and bland, there are never HUGE missteppings and Lee has a gravelly soulful voice that is smooth and gruff at the same time. The man has SOUL, and writes pretty lyrics that can be either happy go lucky, political or sad. A simple album, there is little to say except that I would highly recommend it to fans of newcomers James Morrison or Paolo Nutini.What I wouldn't recommend is Lee's sophomore, "Supply and Demand", a much lesser effort. Stick with the self-titled debut, and Lee will surely turn you into a fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!,
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This review is from: Amos Lee (Audio CD)
I would give this CD 10 stars if I could. It is absolutely one of the best CD's of 2005 that I purchased! I am listening to it over & over again and I never get sick of it.Only downfall......this CD is copyright protected so you can't put it onto your MP3 players!!! I think musicians just starting out....their managers need to tell them not to opt for copyright protection...because alot of newbies which are all using MP3 players....won't even get to hear their music...maybe go for the protection on the 2nd CD..it's understandable but do you really want to drowned your career before it even gets out of the gate!!!! Something for any budding musicians to think about. I would buy this CD though even with the protection because I guarantee you ......you will still be playing this CD for generations to come.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sony Sucks,
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This review is from: Amos Lee (Audio CD)
I bought this great CD with the intention of loading it into my iPod. However, I discovered that Sony has installed a tiny player program that without my permission installs with the CD, into my computer bypassing iTunes and preventing me from copying it. Amazon needs to tell you what Sony is up to so you can choose whether to purchase a Sony CD online.
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