All Of You [CD]

Colbie Caillat | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 12, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: CD
• Label: Universal Republic
• ASIN: B004R0MF1G
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Brand new album featuring "I Do" and "Brighter Than The Sun". This is the third album from Colbie, following up on "Breakthrough" and the smash debut "Coco".

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, Well Crafted Affair, July 14, 2011

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Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr. "Brent Faulkner" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Of You (Audio CD)

Colbie Caillat's sophomore effort Breakthrough suffered a bit of the `sophomore effect,' despite reaping some benefits from Caillat's debut effort Coco. Hits "Bubbly" and "Realize" certainly helped to promote Breakthrough to a number one bow on the Billboard Album Charts (106,000 copies). Not underwriting "Falling For You," the lead single from the effort, but as a track, it was perhaps a bit `too bubbly', non-chalant, and lacking in grit. That is not to say that All Of You is a bearer of some new found `machismo' or `girth' from the pop singer, but it certainly `packs more a punch.' Led by single "I Do," All of You is a solid pop effort.

"Brighter Than the Sun" opens the album strongly, with hand-claps and acoustic guitar. Caillat's vocals are nice and her tone is always exemplary. Ryan Tedder & Noel Zancanella provide nice production work to support the breezy singer, always allowing her vocals to shine through the sheen. "I Do" follows, with production duties handled by Greg Wells, finding the vocalist in top-notch form once more. The hook is simple and repetitive, but for such a `cutesy' cut the likes of "I Do," this simplicity is much appreciated. Caillat sounds great, barely breaking a sweat. "Before I Let You Go" continues the high level of momentum, changing the pace slightly from openers "Brighter Than the Sun" and "I Do." Here, Caillat is supported by a solid percussive groove, that aids (in tandem with electric piano) to give this cut an urban undertone. The bridge is a undisputed highlight.

"Favorite Song" indeed is a `favorite, featuring unlikely collaborator Common. The opening instantly draws in the listener, opening strummed guitars and Colbie's background vocals: "I wanna be your favorite song/you can turn it up and play me all night long..." Common's initial verse unfurls instantly, finding the MC inspired (more than 2008's loathing Universal Mind Control). The overall effect of the cut is `tongue-in-cheek,' but the results are superb. Tedder and Zancanella's production work is top-notch. Follow-up cut "What If" contrasts the tropic vibe of "Favorite Song" in favor of more of a blue-eyed soul/pop number. Appealing, the cut doesn't quite reach the bar set by the best. "Shadow," similarly, is strong, but not the strongest. "Shadow" finds Colbie's father Ken handling production duties and finds her boyfriend/guitarist contributing songwriting, guitar playing, and harmony vocals.

"Think Good Thoughts" is an overt turn from "Shadow" delving into a reggae-tropical vibe. Produced by Toby Gad, this track is one of the production standouts by all means. Additionally, Kara Dioguardi, Gad, and Caillat contribute some sound lyricism here, which Caillat performs perfectly. The best lyrics are on the refrain: "Think good thoughts, think good thoughts/imagine what the world would be if we will, we just/think good thoughts, stop the bad from feeding/oh won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy/promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me/that's how I want to be..." If one is looking for a comparison, think Jason Mraz's folksy "I'm Yours." "Like Yesterday," another contribution from producer Ken Caillat is also enjoyable, even it trails "Think Good Thoughts's" magnificence. The organ sound is a high point.
"All of You" features superb low register vocals by Caillat, celebrating her smoky, husky tone. The songwriting is solid as always. Not the best cut, "All of You" is an above par title-cut. "Dream Life, Life" possesses a more overt rock sound, but that doesn't offset the mellow Caillat in the least - she's still `bubbly.' "What Means The Most" again exploits the beauty and breadth of Caillat's lower register, proving to be the best part of this penultimate cut. As a track, the song is solid without being exceptional or the most enthusiastic moment of the effort. Closing cut "Make It Rain" finds Caillat playing acoustic guitar for the first time on the effort, though her boyfriend Justin handles lead duties. A song credited only to Caillat, it is good, though not nearly as great as opening cut "Brighter Than The Sun."

Overall, All Of You is a solid, enjoyable pop effort. It contrasts so many pop albums released in 2011 and proves to be a nice `change of pace.' There are some flawed moments, but for the most part All of You is on `autopilot' throughout. Highly recommended.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Colbie Conformed, August 3, 2011

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Christyscmh "Christyscmh" (Midlothian, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Of You (MP3 Download)

Sigh--well, it has happened. There have been several other of my favorite artists--Jewel comes to mind--who have either hit a proverbial speed bump in their musical career or who simply tire of singing to the same fan base or have, for no reason at all, changed their musical style to conform to the masses. Does Colbie, or her music-producing goons, not realize that her original sound was what made her famous in the first place? That people LOVE hearing just her voice with very few instruments and/or back-up singers in the background for a unique, sweet, light melody? Well, that is just what has been done with her latest album. Gone is Colbie's signature folky sound; enter back-up singers who drown out Colbie's amazing voice making herself sound like a back-up singer, lots of additional music--also drowning out Colbie's talent, and overall a pop album that is clearly separate from her signature style, hence, the reason why we love her. So if you're expecting the same old Colbie, prepare to be disappointed. Lucky for me, I was able to borrow my neighbor's CD--I won't be buying this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too bad Nobody is buying music but this is very good, August 24, 2011

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This review is from: All Of You (MP3 Download)

So, I am a music snob and musician and usually fare like this bores me to death and I'm female, and still - I usually go towards more bombastic alt rock stuff. but these age engaging songs and catchy and i'm mad because I paid more to download this album (LOL) but suffice to say at whatever price point, just down load it. If you like great melodies, production, a wonderfully sincere vocalist who feels and gets into the songs - it's weird but even some of the songs that at first seemed cheesy sort of "got to me' because they were not produced or performed in way that seems like they were cashing in - the songs have meaning and feeling and are produced in a subtle fashion instead of trying to be some blasting top 40 hit - even though some of these songs are featured in films already, i noticed. I am not a huge fan of commercial top 40 but this album is on constant rotation right now and it's a summer vibe - so snag it while it's cheap. you know if you download it here instead of at some free site (1) it sounds a jillion times better and (2) you have access to it all the time from the Amazon cloud player. Hey I'm just trying to help out the musicians and producers because getting music for "free" isn't free doesn't comupute to those who spend the time and money and effort making it. Hello. Enjoy.