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Anastacia

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 2004)
• Original Release Date: March 29, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Sbme Argentina
• ASIN: B0001VWP8I
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,488 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Anastacia, the self-titled third album from the former wedding singer picks up where Freak of Nature left off, completing her transformation from disco-pop diva to full-on rock goddess. "Seasons Change" opens the album with a nu-metal guitar riff and pretty much sets the tone for the other 11 songs. Lead single "Left Outside Alone" demonstrates the diversity of Anastacia's voice: she starts off very pronounced in an Evanescence style before going back to her old self. Sadly, the vocals are more restrained than usual, with only a few songs showing off her range. The ballad "Heavy On My Heart" builds to some dynamic choruses, reminiscent of Joe Cocker's screaming rendition of "With a Little Help from My Friends" but the only time Anastacia really lets loose is on "Sexy Single," where her distinctive nasal vibrato loosens up and puts a real feel into the music. It's a shame there are none of the funk or disco numbers that made her debut so explosive but with such a unique voice, Anastacia could sing anything and it would sound great. --David Trueman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anastacia strikes back., May 18, 2004

By	Javier Lopez (Peru) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After the sad episode that Anastacia lived last year when she discovered that had breast cancer, she took a time off to recover and now is back stronger than ever.

Anastacia is not very known in the U.S but in Europe and Asia is one of the hottest singers. Her two previous albums sold more than 10 million copies and brought Anastacia several Top 10 singles including "I'm outta love", "Cowboys and kisses", "Paid my dues" and "One day in your life".
Her American debut happened in 2002 with "One day in your life" as lead single. The song and album had a moderate success but I'm more than sure that it wasn't stronger because there was not a big promotion.
Now about this album. It debuted at #1 in the European charts and stayed there for several weeks leaving behind strong albums such as Norah Jones's "Feels like home" (which is amazing) and Prince's latest album.
The first single "Left outside alone" climbed the charts very fast arriving also to #1.
If you know about Anastacia's music. I can tell you that this one is very good as her previous ones but it has more rock influences. And if you don't know about her music, think about a mix between Tina Turner, Taylor Dayne, Billie Myers and Evanescence.
Finally I can say that the album is very, very good and if you like one of the singers that I've just mentioned, you'll simply love it (check the songs "Season's change", "Left outside alone", "Sick and tired", "Heavy on my heart", "Pretty little dum dum" and "Maybe today").

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic album by Anastacia!, April 20, 2004

By	S. Stinson "book lover" (Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anastacia does it again with her self-titled album, "Anastacia!" While different in tempo and beat from her previous dance-laden albums, Anastacia has found a new sound she calls "sprock," which is soul, pop, and rock mixed together. And what a sound it is! The tracks are full of heart-rending and through-provoking lyrics, which is to expected given Anastacia's real-life scare with breast cancer. But don't expect the lyrics or album to be a downer. Believe me, if anyone is a Survivor Chick, it's Anastacia and she proves it by rockin' out at full blast! Don't miss this album!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't America listening to this woman? She's INCREDIBLE, March 19, 2005

By	Brian "Brian" (USA) - See all my reviews

I got this CD as a gift from a friend who had seen her in Germany. I'd never even heard of her. I was AMAZED! The voice on this woman is INCREDIBLE. A lot like Taylor Dayne but with her own distinct sound. Her vocals have an emotion to them we aren't hearing with other singers these days. Her sound seems to wrap around the lyrics beautifully. She's got a special gift.

I'm scratching my head because after doing a little research on her I was stunned to find out this isn't her first CD. This is actually her third and she is considered a HUGE DIVA in Europe. I've dloaded her other songs from her other CD's and I'm stumped by the lack of interest in her here in the USA. Radio needs to get it together. This woman can SANG! Everything we hear on the radio these days is either R&B, Rap, Hip Hop, or skateboard POP. You'd think her label would PUSH for her success in the USA knowing that we are in desperate need of something new after the poor ratings for the grammys. It's obvious that it's time to make some changes.. Here's the change and the name for the change is .. ANASTACIA!!. Perhaps this CD will be the one that finally gets her to the top of the charts here in the USA.

If I could give this CD 100 stars I would. Seasons Change, Left Outside Alone, and Time have HIT written all over them. The whole CD just flows together perfectly. You just want to play it over and over. The voice is Funky and powerful. This is no little girls voice. This is a woman who knows what she's singing about and knows how to deliver it. It's the best CD I've heard in a long time.

So...If you are dying to hear some incredible vocals and are just a little tired of the standard they are pushing at us as of lately I'd suggest you pass on 50 Cent and get Anastacias CD. You won't be sorry. She is amazing.

Come on USA radio get it together and let all of America hear this womans voice! It's well past due.