GRATITUDE (CD + bonus CD)(Japan Version)
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Andrew Martinez
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December 9, 2005
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December 9, 2005
A Great Fololow-Up
| This album is a great follow-up to Juicy Music. I liked Juicky Music, Lisa's first full album after she split from M-Flo, a little bit more, but this one was still pretty awesome. Lisa showed a lot of different styles on this album just as she did on Juicy Music. Even on the very first track, she starts to meld reggae with pop, and by the end of the album does a tribute to good old Merengue. These tracks where she was exploring styles other than pop are some of the better tracks on this album. One style that I really liked is her ska style on Peace In Love, which is something she explored on Juicy Music, and I'm glad she came back to. The track Eien is a really moving ballad that really reminds me of the style of Mellisa Etheridge, but with Lisa's smoother voice. And, of course, there's the track Switch, featuring Koda Kumi and Heartsdales. I've loved this track since I heard it on the Best of Rhythmzone CD; if you haven't heard it yet, you really should try to get your hands on it. It's not only packed with star-power, but it's an overall great song, with a powerful beat and melody that will have you boppin'. What makes this album even greater is the bonus disc, which is in no way just an afterthought. The songs on it are awesome, especially the covers. My favorite here had to be the cover of Lucky Star, featuring GTS. She's breathed a new life into some pretty classic songs, even managing to work her reggae into one of them again. Of course, the two original tracks are just as good as any of the tracks on the main album. In all, I've really loved this album, both just for sitting back and enjoying, and also for rockin' out and boppin' when I want to really get into the music. |
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Anonymous
July 2, 2004
July 2, 2004
Very good, but not great
| First of all, I must say that I had very high expectations for this album. Some of these have been met. But most haven't. In terms of the positives, Lisa has definitely matured in her lyrics and overall mucial arrangements. Again, she's showing all of Japan that she's one of the most versatile artists, even adding alt-rocker to her bevy of talents. As usual, her voice is unique and she displays great vocal range. Now to the negatives: None of these songs have the dynamic catchy hooks that characterized her best songs on the last album. In fact, while most of these songs are technically adept and polished, they would not be considered "pop hits" with any other artist, except for LISA. Her reputation will make this album a top-seller, not necessarily on the strength of any 1 song. Be warned. THERE ARE NO OUTSTANDING TRACKS ON THIS ALBUM. Just several good ones. Another thing that bothers me is her "raggae rapping." (LISA LION? Gimme a break.) It does not fit well with the songs she incorporated them into (especially 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'). And while she isn't necessarily bad, those songs would flow better if she just dropped it. Lastly, she should stay away from the "Carribean/Jamaican music" she apparently likes. Again, this type of music doesn't mesh very well with her voice. Overall, while GRATITUDE is a very solid 2nd album, if she concentrated on a couple of styles, instead of doing every style out there, this album would've been great. - Incidentally, how great would it have been if LISA sang on m-flo's "MISS YOU" and not melody. That was a perfect song for her voice. |
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