Beautiful Collision

Bic Runga | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• Run Time: 39 minutes
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00006SM7Z
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,452 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving beyond 'Sway'..., October 30, 2002

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J. Lund "jazzbrat" (SoCal, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautiful Collision (Audio CD)

No matter what Bic Runga records from here onward, she'll probably always be associated with SWAY, one of those rare, perfect pop music moments--not bad results considering it came from her very first album (which is recommended). Yet Bic avoids sophomore jinx on BEAUTIFUL COLLISION with plenty of room to spare. Not to take anything away from her last album, but she has made great strides towards a more unified musical approach.

Bic's growth as a songwriter shows up in virtually all of the songs here. The tunes grab you on the first listen, and don't let go with repeat hearings. A crucial factor in getting her songs across is Bic's flexible voice...very attractive and perfect for the quality lyrics. The music is more consistently reflective than before, favoring acoustic guitars rather than the occasionally amped-up tunes on her last album. BEAUTIFUL COLLISION certainly deserves the attention of anyone looking to see the singer/songwriter tradition pushed forward.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bic Runga is unique, October 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Beautiful Collision (Audio CD)

Don't waste your time buying records from cookie cutter, corporate radio-annointed singer chicks. Spend [amt]on Bic's new album Beautiful Collison. Every song is interesting and evocative, both lyrically and musically. In fact, her lyrics are very spare and each word seems precisely placed, either for its meaning or its sound. (At least that is my impression.) This style reminds me very much of the great Aussie songwriter Paul Kelly.

Bic's voice is an amazing thing of beauty, with range and phrasing that is wholly unique, though on the title track I hear a bit of a Bjorkian influence.

Bic plays many of the instruments on the album, and has recruited some famous sidekicks (Neil Finn, Dave Dobbyn, Sebastian Steinberg among others) to play on it, too. For those who know Bic's music already, this album is not a serious departure from Drive, but rather a progression to a more mature style.

Beautiful Collision is, quite simply, one of the best albums of 2002.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very unique and wonderful talent, November 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Beautiful Collision (Audio CD)

Bic has a lot of gumption putting a spare, acoustic ballad as the opening track of this album (usually these songs go at the end of an album), but it really works in this instance. Why? Because the song simply shows off her incredible singing and songwriting talent. 'When I See You Smile'--the tune in question--is a gorgeous love song and serves notice that Bic is a musician to be reckoned with. From that point on, the album moves through several decades worth of pop--some 70's inspired songs, an elecontric-tinged up-tempo tune, a country waltz, and a few more ballads. She does it all with style and aplomb.

Ignore this woman at your peril. She is amazing!