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Ivana Doesn't Disappoint!, August 24, 2004
I have liked Ivana since back in her Bass is Base days, bought her debut album as soon as it came out, and have since worn it out. Her new album is amazing, and I knew it would be, especially after seeing her performance in Vancouver this summer. Highlights - "Cooldown", "What Matters", "Deserve", and "Dancin'", but in reality, this whole album is awesome. Great summer music, and something that I will be listening to until her next album arrives (hopefully not in five years!) I love you Ivana, thanks for funkin' up my CD player!
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One heck of a groovy album, August 17, 2004
After anticipating Corduroy Boogie for many, many months it has finally been released! This definitely has a different sound than Ivana's previous album, Brown. That being said, the sound on this CD is definitely groovier and in fact, you might even be able to dance to some of the songs. I would even go as far as saying that some of the tunes sound a bit disco-like. Ivana worked with so many different (excellent) producers on this album and it shows. So if you want an upbeat, feel-good album then this album's the one for you!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Corduroy Boogie - 3.5 stars, April 15, 2006
The positives about this album are that Ivanna wrote each song and played instruments on each as well AND the excellent musical production of each song. Even though I did not like a few tracks because of her weak/strained sounding vocals, the music and beats saved those songs from being just below mediocre to me.
Once again, thanks to Amazon for introducing me to this artist - her record was recommended after I'd purchased a similar artist.
The songs that stand out to me are: BREATHE INN, C-BOOGIE, SUPERSTAR, SHOULD I, DESERVE, & COOL DOWN - as mentioned earlier, all have excellent music, beats & production.
YOU'RE SO YOU, GOLDEN SEA & CAN WE - feature really pretty vocal performances by Ivanna as well as beautiful music
TORNA A CASA - although I don't understand a word, I'm assuming her featured vocalists are her Mom & Dad (?). Anyway this song was really beautiful because of the collaboration & the music again is excellent.
The songs remind me a little of Sade & Aya - really chill jazzy music. I'd actually recommend this disc over her debut which although pleasant, had no singles that really captured my attention unlike this one.
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