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Ghost Stories

~ Chantal Kreviazuk (Artist)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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1. Ghosts of You
2. All I Can Do
3. Spoke in Tongues
4. Mad About You
5. So Cold
6. Waiting for the Sun
7. You Blame Yourself
8. Grow Up So Fast
9. Wonderful
10. Asylum
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Although it took four years for Chantal Kreviazuk to record the follow-up to her successful disc What If It All Means Something, the Canadian singer/pianist was anything but idle in between. During that 'break' she gave birth to two children, wrote songs for Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson, and recorded her fourth disc Ghost Stories at home, with husband Raine Maida (the Our Lady Peace frontman) producing.

Ghost Stories proves to be a stylistic departure for Kreviazuk; rather than settle into warm, traditional ballads, these songs are frequently unpredictable. The classical music she studied as a child--combined with her love of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper (she references the album in the lyrics of opener "Ghosts of You")--has manifested into this evolutionary disc. Many songs come across as mini-operas, constantly morphing from one style and tempo to the next; as a result, Fiona Apple and Tori Amos comparisons will be made--especially in the frenetic "You Blame Yourself"--but the numbers remain stylistically her own. The anthemic "Asylum" is an impassioned highlight, inspired by a war refugee from the Congo, while "Mad About You" is another powerful moment, a love song whose chorus bursts wide open amidst Kreviazuk's fragile, raw vocals. Kreviazuk's unique "So Cold" veers abruptly from a straight-ahead soliloquy to an emotionally-exploding gospel-style chorus; while perhaps not destined to be a pop radio hit, it offers a glimpse of something brilliant, an evolving singer/songwriter who still has many colours yet to show. --Denise Sheppard

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5.0 out of 5 stars magnificent sensibility, Feb 1 2007
By Damien Guay "cd monster" (montreal, ca) - See all my reviews
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This is a revelation.
I was a standard fan of Kreviazuk previous work. Good quality pop song and professionnal production. An honest product but no more.
But I did not see this one coming !
This record puts Mrs. Kreviazuk in league of such artists as Kate Bush or Tori Amos.
But the lady have a touch of her own. Every songs had a good mix of strenght and sensibility. And the production work of Raine Maida is without reproach !
Not the ideal party album, but a good introspective trip to a different musical landscape! I recommand this to anyone who were tired of radiophonic crap and were looking for refreshing work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just goes to show you..., Nov 26 2006
By Schmadrian - See all my reviews
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...that there's no accounting for taste.

I've listened to this CD about twelve, fifteen times now. And I'm quite stunned by the depth, the complexity of the songs. If she were an 'established international artist', this album might be heralded as something extraordinary, be given all manner of press, accolades, etc. As it is, I expect it'll get lost in the shuffle, mainly because it's too 'deep' for some people. (Like the assortment who have taken the time here to register their 'complaints'. Hence my review's title.)

Ms Kreviazuk deserves more kudos than she'll probably receive for this fine effort. A shame, really. But if you're aware of her life, the home she and her husband have created, you'll know that she's doing just fine, and is to be admired, envied even, because she's clearly living the life she's craved...and making the music she wants to make. More power to her.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three and a half stars, Oct 18 2006
By citizenoftheplanet (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I have been a fan since 1998, seeing Chantal on her first ever Canadian tour. I would have to say my favourite album from start to finish is "Colour Moving and Still'.

Overall this is not a bad record, warranting a three to four star rating. I wish Amazon had a 3.5 star option as I believe that is what this record merits. I couldn't give it four, so settled for three.

This album has some strong tracks, "Ghosts of You", "All I Can Do", "Wonderful", and "Asylum" have all be mentioned by other reviewers. I believe that the strongest track might be "Waiting for the Sun". This song is probably the track that best represents what Chantal is about, a melancholy singer who deals with life's darkness, while trying to put a positive spin on things.

The album does have its lackluster moments "Spoke on Tongues" and 'Mad About You' are just awful and the other songs not mentioned are somewhere in between. Overall not a bad effort, but the album could have used a bit more zip. Not having any guitar certainly contributed to this reality. Despite the weaknesses the album is still well worth owning, but let's hope next time we get rid of the filler and get a better overall effort
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4.0 out of 5 stars Angsty
Chantal Kreviazuk is accustomed to co-writing big pop songs for artists like Avril Lavigne (6 tracks from "Under My Skin"), Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson, but now that it's time... Read more
Published on Oct 9 2006 by Amanda Richards

1.0 out of 5 stars Chantal...What happened???
I have been a long time fan of Chantal and own all her records. When I first heard the single "all i can do" I raved that Chantal was back writing some of her best material ever... Read more
Published on Oct 4 2006 by Sandy Beach

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Disappointing
I bought this album with the intent of really liking it. After all, Ms. Kreviazuk has written some great songs. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2006 by Saltwater J

5.0 out of 5 stars The album that Chantal has been born to make!
It really irks me when people who say that they are fans of Chantal and then they say that her new album sucks. Well, artists change all the time. Read more
Published on Sep 14 2006 by Michael Bavaro

5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again...differently.
I think this album is great! It may not be as polished as *what if it all means something* but I love that I can hear something new everytime I listen! Read more
Published on Sep 13 2006 by Jerry P. Shook

2.0 out of 5 stars Ghost stories a bit scary!
As a previous reviewer stated, I too am I big fan of Chantal's, so it pains me to have to rate this CD so low. Read more
Published on Sep 13 2006 by Greg from the Canadian Prairies

4.0 out of 5 stars A Change Of Style For My Beloved Chantal
I was very excited for the release of "Ghost Stories". I'm a huge Chantal fan and have all of her albums.
But I must say I'm a tad disappointed by this latest album. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2006 by slick2518

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