Dreams Can Come True: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [IMPORT]

Gabrielle

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 26, 2001)
• Original Release Date: December 18, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Go Beat
• ASIN: B00005Y82T
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,346 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Import compilation for the British urban diva includes all the hit singles, plus 'If You Ever' with East 17. The album will also feature two brand new tracks, including the latest single, 'Don't Need The Sun To Shine (To Make Me Smile)'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Soul From Over The Atlantic, May 20, 2002

By	D P S EDWARDS (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews

Sadly, Gabrielle is a virtual unknown in America, but in the UK she is the most successful female solo artist since Dusty Springfield and that is certainly a huge achievement!

Evoking the spirit of soul, but with a decidedly pop-influenced style as well, Gabrielle's songs (all but one of the tracks on this greatest hits are co-written by her) are generally about love and life, overcoming heartache, standing up for one's self and becoming a better person.

Her one top 30 hit in America, 'Dreams', opens the album but is actually one of the weaker tracks vocally and melodically. On tracks like 'Forget About The World' and 'If You Really Cared' she shows a stronger, fiercer side to her voice, not to mention a more interesting talent for songwriting. She touches on very Motown territory on tracks like 'Give Me A Little More Time' (another huge standout) and 'When A Woman' and rounds the album off with haunting ballads 'Should I Stay' and 'Out Of Reach'.

Arranged chronologically, it is interesting to hear how her musical style develops over the 9 years she has been in the business. From the early-90s dance pop in 'Going Nowhere', to her experimenting with a more 'live' sound in the middle of the album, to her lessons of life in the possibly more mature second half of the album, we can experience this woman's struggles with her and relate to the things she's singing to.

Great album to chill to or even to cry to. Fingers crossed that she may still break America. We'll see. :)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rise, September 25, 2002

By	Susy Carter (Overland Park, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews

I absolutely love Gabrielle's voice and I sincerely wish that she was more well known in the states, most Americans don't know what they are missing. I don't recall exactly how I came to purchase the CD Rise, perhaps by sheer luck. I must admit that it is one of my favourites! I would recommend Gabrielle to anyone who appreciates talent and beautiful music

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gabrielle - Sunshine, July 1, 2005

By	Chris (Gatineau, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

Well what can I say about Gabrielle? She is like an Angel - Her song Sunshine is so soothing and it's like a dream. If you have not yet discovered this amazing artist - I suggest you do.
I discovered this terrific singer from a friend who lives halfway around the world - dreams can come true - every where u turn there is the Sunshien in your Window! 5 stars!