Beautiful Collision [ENHANCED]

Bic Runga

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 2002)
• Original Release Date: October 29, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sony
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00006SM7Z
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,800 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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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

By	J. Lund "jazzbrat" (SoCal, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very unique and wonderful talent, November 13, 2002

By A Customer

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Proud Of Her, May 19, 2004

By	ChRis "www.twitter.com/chrisMibacache" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

Bic Rungas 2nd album "Beautiful Collison", one of the highest selling albums in New Zealands music history, over 9 X platinum, is a very beautiful album. It definitley is a Norah Jones-ey album, but not hard out JAZZ, she is a very good songwriter, and the music makes me feel happy-ish. But the songs you really have to look out for on this 9 X platinum album...
When I See You Smile
Get Some Sleep
Something Good
Honest Goodbyes
She Left On A Monday
AND MY FAVOURITE
LISTENING FOR THE WEATHER
So I reccomend this album to anyone who wants to find a different spin on Norah Jones who has been out W A Y longer.
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