Alisha Rules the World

Alisha's Attic

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 6, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000001EPN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #235,797 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The original and the best, August 30, 2001

By	Ryan J. Price "uselessdesires" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Of the three albums the girls have released this one is the best. The blend of great vocals, harmonies, excellent writing talents and the relaxing mood of the album leads to an amazing listening experience. Some of the best songs on here were never released as singles, such as "Just The Way You Like It" and "Stone In My Shoe" A brilliant band with huge talent

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb, December 10, 2001

By	Mr. B. G. Fowler "ben1283" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This stunningly superb debut album received various degrees of critical acclaim upon its release in Britain - some loved it, and some hated it. I am from the former. The band consists of two girls, Karen and Shelley Poole (daughters of Brian Poole from The Tremolos), who write all of their own music along with their brother. So you see, they're not like most pop music. Said to influence the early 90's band, Shampoo, Alisha's Attic have constantly reinvented themselves.

The first of three studio albums (plus three B-Sides and Rarities albums), it is partly influenced by a kind of Alanis Morisette mentality. The majority of songs here are about relationships busting up or in the flame of passion. Such intense emotions on each song makes each track spectacular. The stand-out track would probably have to be 'I Am, I Feel', their first single, although it's always a good sign when album tracks such as 'White Room' and 'I Won't Miss You' are just as good as the singles. At times it can be a very bizarre album - such as the hilarious 'Personality Lines', a skit on help-lines - but it all blends together perfectly to create an image of what is really the greatest band to have come out of Britain in ages.

And one other thing, I met Karen in London, and she's lovely :)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible. IF you like that kind of thing., August 29, 1999

By A Customer

I am a self-confessed Alisha's Attic addict. But I do try to review CDs as honestly as I can. If you listen to a lot of pop music, but have never heard Alisha's Attic, the best way to describe their music is "different". If you're not used to them they may indeed sound almost strange at first. There are 13 tracks on this CD, of which 10 are normal-length songs, one is much shorter and two are under a minute. The two short ones are not particularly good and I almost always skip them; the rest are excellent indeed. I particularly enjoyed Air We Breathe.

Alisha's Attic have such a distinctive style that once you've heard this album you will be able to recognise them on the radio even if it's a new release you've never heard before. As I write this, everyone has given them 5 stars, and that is a true representation of the quality of this CD. Chances are, if you like any of it you'll love all of it, which is why all the reviews have been so good. However, in the interests of fair reviewing, I suggest you listen to the sound clips first to make sure you like this stuff... because it's certainly not like anything you've heard before.