Great debut album from a talented singer!
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I purchased this album a couple of days ago on  [...] and it arrived today. I've listened to all of the songs but 2, and so far, I really like it.
Kaci released this album in 2002 and so far, it's one of the best I've heard from someone her age.  She released it when she was 14. Before she was in the music industry, she was a Disney Channel actress, just like one of my fave singers of all, Hilary Duff!
Kaci has a really strong, beautiful voice and all of her music has a very upbeat, Latin beat to it.
I also heard that Kaci is recording her second album now!
I can't wait for it!
Well, hope this helped!
~Ashley
4612811
Wow! I liked the album cover so thought I would give it a try. This artist has a unique voice and sound and I hope she comes out with more songs soon.  Her acoustic guitar is really good and I love the lyrics. It's Texas country and "folksy", but not pretentious. LOVE IT!!!
3113571
Need there be any doubt about Norah Jones' talent, just look at her debut: a multi Grammy winner ... this is impressive when you look at the talent she was up against (i.e. Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, etc.) This album is rather good. I like 'Don't Know Why', the title track, the list goes on. All of the songs keep getting better and better with repeated listens. I remember the first time I heard 'Don't Know Why' on the radio, I was hooked. I didn't know who was singing this fresh sounding song on the radio. For some reason, I thought of Billy Holiday, hmmmmm.... It took me awhile to finally realize that it was Ms. Jones. Best of all, she is in her early 20's. I'm sure there will be a lot more to come. After buying 'Come Away with Me' and listening to it several times, I'm really impressed. A four star album
2937422
A very strong first CD. Her vocal range is deceptively wide, especially her top range. She has a pure tonal quality and her pitch is incredible. None of the vocals sounded over produced or auto-tuned. While she did not write any of the songs, there aren't any that are inappropriate for her age or life experience. There are several songs that will definitely chart well. Room for growth on the nuances of delivery, but a pleasure to listen to such a talented young singer.
3344055
Kelly Clarkson showed us last year on American Idol that she had the vocal ability to compete with the likes of powerhouse vocalists like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey.  Now, with this great debut album, that showcases her amazing voice, she finally has the chance to not only demonstrate the power of her voice, but her writing skills as well.  Being lucky enough to work with writers like Babyface and Christina Aguilera, and producers like Clive Davis, Kelly stretches herself through all the strings of the guitar of music genres, having songs on this album that range from country to R&B.  Some of the pipe bursting notes Kelly belts on this CD send chills down my spine everytime I hear them no matter how many times I hear them like "Low", "Miss Independent", "You Thought Wrong", and "Anytime."  This is a great album for anyone who enjoys variety mixed with great talent and skill.  Definite contender for Best New Artist at this year's Grammys.
4245254
What a great talent! You likely know him from the hit ABC show, "Nashville", but realize that unlike his country music previously released through the show, the songs on this album are all 100% real Chris Carmack, And he knocks it out of the park here, showcasing his versatile voice that can be so beautifully emotion filled and haunting as he paints with his sound like the best singer / songwriters can, and then turns powerful in a soulful, funky, bluesy, rootsy and rocky groove that's all his own!

Looking forward to enjoying this album regularly, and hope that Chris that will release more in the future.  :-)
2612153
Kelly Clarkson's debut album "Thankful" is definitely one album that I just adore. It is an awesome mix of R&B, rock, pop, and has a little bit of country on it as well. Kelly herself penned the lyrics to four of the songs on the album ("Miss Independent, "The Trouble With Love Is", the title track "Thankful", and "You Thought Wrong"). Kelly sings each song so well and demonstrates her versatility.
The only negative thing that I have to say about this album is the inclusion of "A Moment Like This" and "Before Your Love". It was a gross error to put these two songs remixed as "bonus tracks" when hardly anything on those two tracks changed; they've been commercially released twice before. I'm sure that Kelly recorded other songs that she felt deserved spots on the album at the cost of those two.
2563013
I must admit, I no longer buy cd's anymore but download it legally from iTunes, where I have the power to choose the songs I like in an album, and I loved every track in this fantastic album.  When I first heard of Alicia Keys, I didn't understand what the big hype was about.  I thought her first album wasn't very good.  I thought she had the talent but the debut album was borderline pop.  Perhaps Quincy Jones had too much of an influence; the album seemed too simplistic, made ready for the MTV audience.  Whatever the case, her lyrics have matured somewhat but her style of delivery has changed immensely.  This is the best R&B/hip-hop album I've heard since Lauryn Hill's Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.  The 1st track, "harlem's nocturne" hooks you in as she prepares you with the events that's about to unfold, delivering a pulsating piano rhythm as Alicia welcomes you into her diary.  There's not a track wasted in this wonderful album.  From the playful talking on her cell phone of "You don't know my name" to the piano playing in the background that sounds like water cascading through stream, I was transported back to the sounds of the sixties and seventies of Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, but with a modern hip-hop style.  I really liked the addition of a violin to the track, "karma", which gave it more layers to the traditionally strong bass and drum rhythm.  Kudos to "Heartburn" with the addition of horns.  Although many songs have strong energy derived from the drum and base rhythm, there are several ballads such as "If I ain't got you" and "When you really love someone" that are delivered with elegant piano playing with playful and soulful singing by Alicia.  Soul is something that you feel and not something that's just produced for the sound and I feel her emotion on these beautiful tracks.  It's rare these days in the midst of MTV-lead pop and rap domination on subjects of the bling bling and the art of being cool, that an album can produce much emotion from a listening experience, but this album delivers that, and more, especially on the ballads.  Even on the track, "So simple" - a favorite when I workout - the piano works as a smooth over-layer on the pulsating drum and bass line.  If you long for the R&B/Soul style of the late 60's and early 70's; the greatest period in its' genre, fusing with the style of modern hip-hop, adding a touch of jazz and classical instruments: this is the album for you!  An extremely polished album that deserves every accolade that comes along the way, I love listening to this album with my iPod in tow.
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I was very impressed to hear the debut album of Becky Middleton!  She has been well-known on the Dallas music scene, where she honed her lyrical and musical talents for several years, before releasing this album.  In listening to this album, I hear a sound reminiscent of late-'90s Jewel; a folk/country sound that has poetic lyrics and emotional depth.  I look forward to hearing future works by this new artist.
1240487
Adele is a breath of fresh air. She has a great soulful voice, which is rare now days. She sounds even better singing live, in which I first saw her on the David Letterman show. I bought the CD and was not disappointed. Her style comes from the soulful 60's and face it not many Pop Singers now days could have lasted in the talented 60's, but Adele could have.  Look out America here comes the British! My favorite songs on her CD are: Chasing Pavements (Live), Hometown Glory, and Cold Shoulder. All in all, it was a great first CD and I can't wait to hear her second CD!
673346
This debut album has more well written songs on it than most albums I've heard the last few years---catchy and memorable--production style is pop ( could have been maybe more rock/organic, but I still like it) This girl has the voice of an angel, like Allison Krause, but different. Can't wait to hear what she does next. I think she'll be huge one day.
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I'm still auditioning Rachel Rachel's debut album in my car and I'm really enjoying it.  Four stars because the vocal mix could be a little stronger in some places and a couple songs are not really exciting.  But overall, it's a good album from some really talented and beautiful ladies.  High point is track two, Carry On Wayward Son and Dan Huff nails the guitar riffs just like Kerry.  Love the YouTube video.  AMAZON!  I'm waiting for their second album available for download!
709416
I really think she has an amazing voice and instrumental skills.  So it was great that she decided to do a solo album!!!  i highly recommend this album!!!!
3156714
This is a wonderful album by a very talented artist.
2878345
Not only because she's pretty, but that she has a very nice voice. I love her debut effort! It carries her-style essense and she knows exactly who she is.
2230599
Birds Without Cages is the debut album for a talented, young singer/songwriter, Sara Lewis. Her music is piano-based, and the content of the songs largely revolves around relationships and their evolution. While there is no new musical ground that is broken here, this record is very tuneful (and you may find yourself humming songs long after your iPOD is turned off). Some of the songs have a "retro" sound, with hints of jazz or old silent-movie piano music. There are also nice guitar riffs and even a cello in some tracks. Throughout, the tone is very mellow and never angry or bitter. Overall, an impressive debut for this artist and well worth your time!

Since Amazon does not list album information, this is the track listing:
1. Running Away
2. Birds Without Cages
3. Visit Me in My Dreams
4. Be My Man
5. Cigarette Lips
6. Keep You
7. Big Bad Wolf
8. Eager Pilot
9. Crazy
10. Just Wanna Know
11. Played It Cool.
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Talent abounds on this self-titled debut recording from Vertice Williams. The smooth, silky-voiced songstress is a welcome addition to our Smooth Jazz genre. Singing since the age of 2 at church, Vertice is a bit of a virtuoso with regard to music: she began playing piano, violin and guitar at the age of 9! Young Ms. Williams was exposed to a rich cultural lifestyle growing up in Pasadena, California and attributes art and literature as key influences in her music, which explains the sophistication you hear in her expression. This busy performer appears all over Southern California and is a regular at the popular Spaghettini Jazz Grill Sunday Brunch (sponsored by KTWV - 94.7 The Wave). You'll discover eleven new tracks here on VERTICE WILLIAMS, all originals and all evocative and passionate. Her vocal style has some sweet, old school influences to my ears. I'm definitely picking up on a Smokey Robinson feel (which is exceptional and fresh sounding in this delivery) and perhaps even a little Diana Ross vibe as well... while there may be some Motown mojo going on here, this recording is 100% contemporary. Vertice is very comfortable in her upper register, and she smolders on the low notes. The stand outs: "The Best Thing That Ever" has a radio-friendly groove if I ever heard one, and "You," a sensual number with a cool sax solo that saunters. V stands for Vocals. V stands for Victory. V stands for Vertice. ~SANDY SHORE