Even Closer

Goapele | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 10, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red Urban Records
• ASIN: B00006IK3L
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,038 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Indie Music > R&B > General

Track Listings

1. Closer

2. Ease Your Mind

3. Got It

4. Romantic

5. Too Much The Same

6. Catch 22

7. The Daze

8. Thing's Don't Exist

9. Childhood Drama

10. Salvation

11. Back To You

12. Butterflykisses

13. It Takes More

14. Red, White & Blues

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can't Stop Listening, February 10, 2003

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"sarakh7" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Even Closer (Audio CD)

I used to be a music editor and I'm a musician myself, so I think I have a pretty discerning ear. I saw this lovely South African sistah featured in Vibe's Next section. I decided to check her out because she had a cool look and she came correct in the interview. But I was not prepared for what I heard coming out of my speakers! Baby girl is phenomenal. She weaves melodies and moods singularly. Her voice is as thick and smooth as Grandma's gravy! Calling her neo-soul just puts her in a box that's already too full of soulster wannabes. She's beyond that. Sister Goapele is the real thing. When I heard her voice,it sounded familiar and come to find out, I have her doing spoken word on an underground CD from 1999. You've got to cop this album. It's well worth the paper! I put it in my player and I haven't stopped listening! I can't. My faves: Closer, Catch 22, and Butterflykisses. Every song is worth it. Do your thing sis, do your thing...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow.., March 1, 2003

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Babygirl (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Even Closer (Audio CD)

Goapele has one of those extremely addicting voices. She could sing Mary Had a Little Lamb, and one would be intrigued. While her chops aren't the best in the business, they're definetely the most mesmerizing. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something about her voice that makes you want to listen to it over and over again. If you don't believe me, go to [website]. You can listen to samples of the entire CD before you purchase it. Just listening to her on her website made me yearn for more Goapele. I'm sure this lady is amazing live. The songs are perfect for her voice and the lyrics are a bit thought provoking. The songs, however, are never preachy, they'll just cause you to think a bit. She gets 4 stars instead of 5 because the production is not too great and because I think the addition of the guest rappers (2 songs) is unnecessary. She really could have carried the songs on her own. "Even Closer" is a nice CD that'll give you a good vibe and have you singing Goapele's songs in the shower!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Addition to the Soulful Genre, May 20, 2004

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Mis-Tee "flip.vintage" - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Even Closer (Audio CD)

I bought this album on a magazine recommendation last year, before the hype of this year so I had time to listen to the album before "Closer" became popular. I was pleasantly pleased that I went on a notion and bought it. This CD is great! Goapele's voice, beats, lyrics and content is refreshing. She is a unique soul that brings her thoughts and life lessons to the album. I highly recommend it!