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Jo Dee Messina | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 1, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb Special Markets
• ASIN: B00004VVXW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,620 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After the popular breakthrough of 1998's I'm Alright, Jo Dee Messina returns with another testament to the power of positive singing. Practically every song on her third album plays like the musical equivalent of a self-help book, from the postbreakup recovery of the album-opening "Downtime" to the "be anyone you want to be" affirmation of the title track. The Boston-bred, Nashville-based Messina is a younger generation's Reba, with the conviction in her conversational phrasing redeeming the clichés of her material ("Live, love, seize the day") and transcending the mechanical schlock of so many of the arrangements. The duet with coproducer Tim McGraw on "Bring on the Rain" is an album-closing highlight. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Messina Unmasked, August 2, 2000

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This review is from: Burn (Audio CD)

Been waiting for Jo Dee's return? Here it is after two years of writing, re-writing, laying down tracks, getting it all together in the studios with co-producer Tim McGraw. And this disc lives up to its title--"Burn". Presented with passion & pop are 11 well mixed eclectic songs which unmask Jo Dee's mind and heart.

My favorite song is the slowly evokeful "Bring On The Rain", a duet with Tim McGraw. Messina gets edgy and lets it out--she will defiantly take on whatever anyone cares to dish out. "Dare To Dream" gets you up and dancing as Jo Dee inspires through her lyrics to "live, love, seize the day".

The arrangements , especially the instrumentalizations, perfectly compliment Ms. Messina's firy stylings. No grand gestures outclassing her.

"Burn" is a torchy, bit of twangy treat. Indulge.

Thanks for your interest & comments--CDS

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Dee smolders!!!!!!, August 2, 2000

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This review is from: Burn (Audio CD)

The red-headed firebrand spent two years working on her third release, but for her fans, it is well worth the wait. Burn is full of untempo, infectous, very singable songs. Some are saying it is a very good pop record...pop, country, rap, whatever Jo Dee does, she gives her all, so you know it will be the best record, no matter what genre. Some of the songs carry a common theme that over carries from I'm Alright, that attitude of "I don't have time for your games, I don't need you, I can make it on my own". "These are the Days" is a sentimental tune about "the memories you put in a box". The other day (the one I can never remember) is "Saturday Night" an ode to girls night out. "Angelene" is a set-up song, it gives some background on the young girl from "Even God Must Get the Blues" (off the I'm Alright record). "Closer", "Nothin' I Can Do", "That's the Way", and "If Not You" are just plain good songs, no two ways about it. This whole album is that way, just good, I cannot say a bad thing about Jo Dee Messina or her music. The poignant "Bring on the Rain" (with co-producer Tim McGraw) brings tears to my eyes, it is beautiful and hits close to home for me. "But tomorrow's another day, and I am not afraid, so bring on the rain"

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tina Arena is a third-rate UNKNOWN!, April 7, 2004

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This review is from: Burn (Audio CD)

This is an excellent album by Jo Dee, one her fans will truly love.

Get your copy now!