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Brandi Carlile

Brandi CarlileAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)


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listen  6. Someday Never Comes 2:47$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Fall Apart Again 3:37$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen10. Tragedy 3:49$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Brandi Carlile has spent the better part of the last decade traversing the planet, bringing her music to an ever-growing fan following. “BEAR CREEK” sees the singer/songwriter using the experience garnered from life on the road to elevate her already astonishing artistry to a new plane. The album is marked by Carlile’s earthy, naturalistic approach to recording, with songs ... Read more in Amazon's Brandi Carlile Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (July 12, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Red Int / Red Ink
  • ASIN: B0009U5FZ6
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,271 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Authentic. That's the first word that springs to mind when you encounter Brandi Carlile. From her rootsy bell-clear voice to the palpable emotion that seeps through every song on her stunning debut album, everything about this 23-year-old from rural Washington state is the real deal. The album is a showcase for Carlile's expressive voice, which can turn from a tough, bluesy growl to a vulnerable, aching falsetto on a dime. The catch in her throat before she launches into those alpine high notes is reminiscent of her idol, country singer Patsy Cline. Red Ink. 2005.

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Very great songwriting and an amazingly powerful voice. Not A. Rockstar  |  34 reviewers made a similar statement
I headed back to the music department to see who they were playing, and bought the CD immediately. Marcus Moseley  |  34 reviewers made a similar statement
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66 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Since the Sixties June 29, 2006
Format:Audio CD
I have not been as moved by a singer since the sixties, and I'm in my sixties. Brandi Carlile has a voice and a soul that could render any song fantastic. When people see this old dude with headphones in the airport or someplace they will probably think I'm listenting to Frank Sinatra or a self improvement mp3. Man, they don't even know. I recommend anything Brandi Carlile has for sale, and you gotta see her live.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Debut January 16, 2007
By Buffy
Format:Audio CD
The entire album is good, but I'd give it five stars for the tracks "What Can I Say" and "Throw It All Away" alone. They are fantastic and unlike anything I've heard in a while. Brandi Carlile's music is an interesting mix of country, rock and folk that is very appealing and she has an outstanding voice. If you like Mindy Smith, Sarah McLachlan or even Jewel, and especially if you like all three of those artists, I highly recommend this CD.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful voice, addictive songs June 23, 2006
Format:Audio CD
I first saw Brandi Carlile open for Jamie Cullum at Town Hall in NYC. I'd never heard of her, and sometimes opening acts struggle to get the attention of the audience, but many people in the sophisticated crowd were digging her bigtime. I'd missed the intro so had to ask around for who this young woman was with the powerful voice, incredible range and emotional delivery. She knows how to get loud and when to get soft. I then saw her headline at an intimate show downtown (at the Bowery Bar), and she was both riveting and charming, with songs from this album and gutsy covers like "Folsom Prison Blues" and "The Times They Are A'Changing." The album is addictive--I can listen to it over and over again. I'm bummed that I don't have the bonus tracks. I'll probably try to download those somewhere rather than buy the album again. I love the way she phrases the lyrics, which read like poetry, sort of like a Leonard Cohen song: "Hold out I know you feel it getting cold out/Without the blanket for your soul now/Before you know it you'll be frozen/You have to see this through/There's no one here but you" is from "Follow." Speaking of Leonard Cohen, Brandi does a mean live version of "Hallelujah" (not as good as Jeff Buckley's, but then his is about as sublime as could be). Here's another sample from "Throw It All Away": "When you're near me I have no fear/When I'm untrue you see right through me/You know me as deep as the sea goes/Calm my head whenever the storm blows...This love branches out like an oak tree/Reach for the sky and roots to the sea/So when you're shaken down and broken/Find some peace of mind in knowing." I love the unusual, unexpected rhymes, like "broken" and "knowing" in those last two lines and "hold out" with "cold out" with "soul now" in the first quote.... Read more ›
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop listening to it July 18, 2005
Format:Audio CD
I hope people don't start getting suspicious about all these glowing reviews from Brandi's home town. I'm really not a relative or friend of hers. In fact, I had never heard of Brandi Carlile until an article was written about her last week in the local paper. On a whim (and the fact that she looks adorable on the cover) I picked it up and was completely blown away by her amazing talent. She's a little bit Bonnie Raitt, a little bit Indigo Girls and a little bit KD Lang. But she's all original. Her voice is wonderful and listening to her gives you chills the first time you hear her. I just wish the CD were a little longer since I'm finding myself listening to it 2 or 3 times a day. I can't wait for more from this talented young lady. She's destined for stardom.
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Really, REALLY good October 13, 2005
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got tired of all my music CDs and so I went looking for more. Assorted searches on Amazon and following the leads for "customers who bought this title also bought..." brought me to Brandi Carlile's CD. I'd never heard of her, and the cover photo was a bit misleading (when it arrived, my husband asked if I was now buying punk music), but I ordered this based on the snippets of song samples--they sounded like what I was looking for.

As another reviewer stated, I can't stop listening to it. I bought several female vocalist CDs in a period of about a week, but this is the music I always reach for. Every song is great on its own, and the more you hear them and get to know them, the better they get.

Buy this CD!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars On the rise February 27, 2006
By TMac
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A strong debut. Clear voiced. I always appreciate substance over flash. Every song is a pleasant listen, but it is the songs that are a little more pared down--those that the record execs probably view as less-commercial--that showcase her range and talent. Would prefer more than 10 cuts/37 mins. But perhaps this is the most compelling point; the disc was over and I wasn't ready to be done listening to her. Recently, I had the opportunity to see/hear her in a small venue. She exceded my expectations.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I recently bought BC's new album (The Story) and I liked it so much that I decided to buy this one too (the version with 2 'bonus tracks' - so, strictly speaking, this is not her first album). I think we all have artists, whose voices we find so appealing, that we will go out and buy almost any of their albums; for me, Brandi Carlile is one such artist. In fact, I suspect that if she made a recording of 'The Amazon Terms and Conditions of Sale', I'd probably buy this too - it's that bad (my addiction, NOT her voice, I should hasten to add). The superlatives accorded to 'The Story' (also reviewed) are no less applicable here, so I won't bother repeating myself; instead, I will concentrate on the differences between the two albums (at least, as I perceive them) :

'The Story' combines some songs which are fairly dramatic (sometimes climactic) with others that are gentler and which have a strong 'folksy/rootsy' flavour. By comparison, on 'Brandi Carlile', although these influences are also present, many of the song structures and melodies are more conventional (more 'mainstream'). I'd say the songs have slightly stronger melodies with 'hooks' which give them more of a 'pop feel'; on the other hand, they don't seem to have quite the same intensity ('Sixty Years On' being one obvious exception) - but I think this has more to do with the types of song rather than any lack of commitment by BC.

With the possible exception of a couple of songs, the overall mood on 'The Story' is moderately sombre and this is reinforced by the absence of any up-tempo songs; however, on 'Brandi Carlile, there is much more variety in mood and tempo.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome singer
I had never heard of her before. I accidentally saw her singing on TV while flipping channels and I knew I had to have one of her CD's. I chose this one and I love it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Shirley M. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly perfect music from Brandi Carlile!
ALWAYS good. Every album. Lyrically and melodically, I love the way Brandi's sound is equal parts folk/rock and also something entirely new and refreshing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. Brave
5.0 out of 5 stars brandi in tucson az
im 48, when i see her live,
she is soo beautiful, her voice is awsum.
i was asking for CANNONBALL, i was happy with what she did sing. Read more
Published on April 3, 2011 by Dana L. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this cd
I love Brandi Carlile. I bought her cd The Story. I liked it so much I decided to buy this one. She has an incredible singing voice and she writes great songs. Read more
Published on February 27, 2011 by English2073
5.0 out of 5 stars This girl can sing.
I first heard one of her songs on one on the American Idol programs, The next day I checked her out and I ordered her 3 cds, that she had out then. Read more
Published on January 27, 2011 by G. Scantlen
4.0 out of 5 stars A great album
Brandi Carlile had produced three records prior to being signed. So this album sounds far more mature than one might expect from a 'first effort' out of the gate. Read more
Published on January 15, 2011 by Geoffrey F. Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandi Carlile On Tour
Brandi Carlile is the real deal; her songs are well writen and excellantly delivered. You won't find studio produced teeny bopper trash here; Brandi is a "for real" artist who... Read more
Published on December 27, 2010 by Gerald Wayne Weldin
5.0 out of 5 stars unique artistry
The Story kept me in my car many times because I refused to leave until the song was done.I was entranced by the vocal power and range of her voice. Read more
Published on October 22, 2010 by drgnrdr
4.0 out of 5 stars Brandi Carlile is a musical genius...
I'll keep this review short. I have all three albums of hers. I got this album last, even though this is her first album. Read more
Published on June 25, 2010 by R. Burback
5.0 out of 5 stars Brandi.
Brandi begins her career with a collection of heartfelt, searching songs, ranging in style from country to rock. Read more
Published on April 26, 2010 by Katherine E. Pohl
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