My Life Will...
Deserts Xuan Chang (Singer)
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jyh
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December 14, 2006
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December 14, 2006
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Outstanding
Outstanding
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I agree with the previous reviewers that this is an amazing first album, easily one of the best that I have heard this year. Chang Xuan comes across as an already remarkably polished composer/singer. There is a good mix of songs here, and the singer get excellent support from the band playing behind her. Also, in my opinion the recording engineers did an outstanding job on this record. Chang Xuan feels very close in the room. I like the little things that the recording catches, like the breath intake at the beginning of Track #1, or the uh? at the end of Track #4. It contributes to making her feel more present. Track #8, with the interlaced guitars playing around Deserts words is a bit of an outlier, style-wise, among the other tracks, but I think that it is an excellent piece. Really, I cant think of a bad thing to say about this album; It is just that great. |
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Christine
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August 21, 2006
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August 21, 2006
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Perfect
Perfect
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Sometimes, all you need is a guitar and a voice. This proves true for Deserts, who at 25 is already a highly accomplished singer/songwriter. She started composing music at 13, and has been performing live for quite some time. The release of her debut album this year almost seems like an afterthought; her music was definitely not meant to be confined in a CD, and she certainly doesn't need it to showcase her skills. Nonetheless, the CD is what I own and my only access to Deserts' delightful voice. It is light and cute, but not deliberately. Her clear voice exudes confidence and also her unique style. The way she articulates makes sure you never forget it is she who is singing. I'm not going to describe every song individually, because, by the way I describe them, you'd probably think they were all the same. But no, they each hold their own special charms. The first track, "Scream", however, is the song that got me hooked. It's sincere and doesn't try to be what it's not. Simple and heartfelt. Another track I'd like to mention is Track 7 "Live Jiuguan 300 Miao" just because it's the coolest song on the album. Haven't heard a melody like that...ever. This album is a must-buy. Especially if you like acoustic/folk music or need something easy but meaningful to listen to. I love people who write their own music. Needless to say, Deserts is one of them. The songs all seem very personal and close to her heart, and she sings them with unprecedented familiarity. Top-notch coffeehouse music. I'm talking the crème de la crème. Cheer Chen has competition. |
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Skrubz
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June 29, 2006
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June 29, 2006
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Like a good cup of coffee...
Like a good cup of coffee...
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...this CD satisifies your thirst for good music that's easy on the ears. The best way I can describe Chang Xuan's music is that it's coffeehouse music. Well-penned, her music doesn't come across as the cold manufactured music that seems all the rage, especially in Asia. Rather, it's personal and, while it's shared with us, it also holds secrets known only to her. Easily my favorite CD of the summer of 2006. |
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