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The Spirit Room - Michelle Branch |
| Date: |
29/09/04 (84 review reads) |
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Advantages: She has an amazing voice
Disadvantages: Possibly too many Ballads
I quite like female vocalists, I find some of their music to be fantastic. I don’t find that as far as solo artists go that male artists have the same appeal. I’m a huge fan of Anastacia, Sheryl Crow and recently I discovered a new star to add to my growing list. A friend of mine handed me a copy of this album and said I really think you’ll like Michelle Branch and I have to say he was right.
Everywhere (3.35)
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This was apparently one of the singles and the song that lead to my friend buying the album in the first place. Throughout the verse there is a calming guitar in the background repeating the same chords whilst Michelle’s beautiful voice takes centre stage. The chorus is a little more upbeat but keeps the same simplicity with the guitars and her voice sounds totally fantastic. It’s also a very well written song and the chorus is really rather catchy.
You Get Me (3.53)
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A slow beat kicks this one off and she adds the vocals quite soon afterwards. This is another fantastic track with a soothing introduction and verse. I would say this is one of my favourite tracks on the album. It’s really quite simple but sounds fantastic. The drums really lead the vocals and keep a nice steady beat throughout.
All You Wanted (3.37)
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A quicker start with the guitar bringing the song to a nice start. Again the chords are quite repetitive but really suit the song. It’s quite a slow ballad and again is one of my favourites on the album. It has a very catchy beat and many’s the time I’ve found myself sat in the car singing along to this. Her voice again is truly breathtaking for another very well written track.
You Set Me Free (3.11)
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There is a slightly different feel to this song. It starts much faster than the other tracks but in a similar way is another love song. There is a definite pop feel to this song and it delivers on a lot of promise. It’s very catchy and often leaves e feeling like I want to get up and dance. The drums and guitars unite to compliment the vocals well.
Something to Sleep To (4.15)
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This again is a slightly different track to a lot of the others. It has quite a slow start with a piano looped introduction while her voice slowly winds into the song. You get the impression this is going to be a superb ballad and that seems to be the direction the song takes. The guitars really take over and combined with the vocals make the perfect compliment for each other.
Here With Me (3.25)
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Again a slightly different start to this song. It has more of a pop feel to it again, leaving behind the last tracks ballad feeling. It sounds good and easy to listen to, with again her fantastic voice and some very well written lyrics. The acoustic guitar provides quite a repetitive harmony but this sounds perfect for the type of track it is.
Sweet Misery (3.43)
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This song carries on a more poppy feel to the album as the beginning is a little bit quicker than on other tracks. The vocals sound quite familiar and quite unlike any of the other tracks on the album, however they really suit the sound of the song. It’s a quite quick song compared to the other tracks and I think that’s down to the drums really keeping the song on track. I think it’s a lovely song and one I could listen to over and over again.
If Only She Knew (4.19)
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Another totally different sound for the 8th track on the album and she’s really picked up the pace again. There is quite a good guitar loop here under the vocals, which again are sounding fantastic. Her voice seems to be able to touch some great high notes and still keep a nice melody. The pace continues throughout the song with the guitar and drums really keeping it going.
I’d Rather Be In Love (3.55)
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After the last song the pace slows slightly but not drastically. A slow drum beat starts it off but the guitars are still quite upbeat and the vocals still keep it going at a decent pace. It’s a mixture between a pop track and a decent ballad and she pulls off the cross over very well.
Goodbye To You (4.11)
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As the name of this song suggests it’s quite a slow number. The vocals are prominent, while a slow piano accompanies in the background. The guitars come in and the song slowly starts to move a little bit quicker. The lyrics are well written and beautifully sung as Michelle really reaches out and touches the listener.
Drop In The Ocean (4.17)
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The final song on the album and quite a beautifully haunting track. The Keyboard leads into the vocals and continues to play in the background and provide quite a haunting sound behind the superb vocals. It’s a very slow track that never really gets going into anything else but it’s really well written and with the keyboard looping all the way it works very well. It’s the perfect way to finish the album in my opinion.
This is a beautiful debut album and I’m really glad it was recommended to me. As I said I do prefer female vocalists, but even if I didn’t I think I’d still love this album. She has a fantastic voice and the album offers a good mixture of pop tracks and slow love Ballad’s. I’m looking forward to hearing lots more from Michelle. The album can be bought for £10.99 from amazon.
Thanks for Reading
Lauz
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