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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Won me over with "I'm Not Missing You"., November 24, 2006
Dare I say it? I caved and bought this album because I was hooked on the music video of "I'm Not Missing You". Normally, I don't bother spending money on pop albums because you usually just get one or two good songs off them; the rest are just fillers, completely forgettable material. Most of the albums that I buy these days are trip-hop or new-soul jazz stuff. I can safely say that I probably haven't bought a pop album for at least five years.
So why the sudden splurge on Stacie Orrico? I'm a believer in giving an artist due credit. If I think that even just one song was able to reach me, it's worth the price of the whole album. "I'm Not Missing You" has well-written lyrics. The hook is stellar: "I'm not going through the motions, waiting and the hoping you call me/I'm not missing you/you might've had me open but I must be going because/I got life to do/I know I'm usually hanging on, I used to hate to see you gone/but this time it's different, I don't even feel the distance, I'm not missing you". It's got a catchy tune, and Stacie never misses a beat in her performance. Admittedly, the other songs on the album pale in comparison to "I'm Not Missing You". There are the usual completely forgettable songs ("Save Me", "I Can't Give It Up"). The lyrics of "I Can't Give It Up" in particular fall flat ("Now in this moment candles burnin oh, it's so easy/Got me compromising with my sexuality"). It's so blatantly obvious that it's about a girl who's trying to protect her virginity. There's not even a hit of poetry in the lyrics.
There are others that are somewhat catchy ("So Simple", "Easy To Luv You"). But if you're like me, and it's enough that you have one really great song, by all means get a copy. :)
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed, September 13, 2007
I purchased this CD simply because it was Stacie Orrico. I enjoyed her earlier stuff as did my kids. When this CD came out and just ordered it and I was greatly disappointed. Not only did Orrico depart from her Gospel roots, she departed from the dance music that made her. I understand that "she's all grown up" now ... but .... she truly wasted her talents on this CD. She's sounds like evbery other wannabe soul artist out there.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where's God?, February 4, 2007
When you 1st listen, it's quite pleasing to the ear. It's obvious she's writing from her heart and singing with all her might. She's an amazing singer. It's just, where's God?
There's not one song that mentions God's name. Most of the songs are revolved around boys, which just makes it sound completely secular. I have no doubt that she's a Christian, but compared to her 1st two cd's, it has no Godly lyrics. Morally correct, yes. But Godly, no.
It's more--- soul and r&b. Which I completely love! The beat's awesome, and her voice is just music to my ears.
I am a bit disappointed to find God wasn't in this album, but if you're not concerned with that, it's one of the best cds.
I'll include the listing of the songs and my rating:
1. So Simple - 8/10
2. I'm Not Missing You - 10/10
3. Dream You - 6/10
4. Easy To Luv You - 6/10
5. Save Me - 7/10
6. Take Me Away 9/10
7. Babygirl 10/10
8. Wait 9/10
9. Is It Me 8.5/10
10. Don't Ask Me To Stay 10/10
11. I Can't Give It Up 6/10
12. Beautiful Awakening 10/10
The last song is beautiful. The first time I heard it, I shook my head and skipped over it each time I listened to the cd. But then I listened to it, and it was great! It grows on you. It's beautiful.
This cd is what it's called. A Beautiful Awakening.
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