Early Warnings

Holly Near | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Appleseed Records
• ASIN: B00005TPGS
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,995 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide, 2002

"'Early Warnings' offers Near's charming vocals, a number of well-written songs, and a few rays of hope."

Green Man Review, 2002

"Far more than a depressing trudge down miserable-memory lane...Some fine music...to inspire optimism and action rather than hopelessness."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, Inspiring, Get Up and Go, April 28, 2004

By 

Jean E. Hughes "wildjean_49" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Early Warnings (Audio CD)

First I have to admit that I am a fan of Holly's but her music is always on target. Songs written some ten years ago are still relevant although, that doesn't say much for our times. If you are looking for inspiration and hope and at the same time wanting a message to get you up and moving towards change, this is the album for you.
Holly has a very polished voice without sounding like an opera singer. Her words are clear and easy to follow. I like her music because there are many songs I can sing on my own or sing along with. That to me is the true test of a songwriter and singer; if you can carry them along with you in your head or sing along. Too often these days, without a lyric guide, I can't understand even a fourth of the words of a song.
Also, if you are feeling frustrated with our world situation and need some hope, Holly's songs on This album both remind us we must change ourselves and our society and at the same time, give us hope that change is possible. I don't feel so alone when I hear her words. This is not a professional review; just one that says this is one of her best and very much worth buying.