False Smiles [Extra tracks, Import]

Amy Studt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 2, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Universal
• ASIN: B0000YSF2Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,476 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Just a Little Girl

2. Misfit

3. Under the Thumb

4. If Only

5. Beautiful Lie

6. Ladder in My Tights

7. Carry Me Away

8. Happy Now

9. Gonna Be Fine

10. Superior Mind

11. Testify

12. 12 Seconds Away

Editorial Reviews

2003 debut album from young Bournemouth singer-songwriter, the latest protege of pop svengali Simon Fuller. Fitting into the new generation rock chick mould, with introspective lyrics emboldened by big, radio-friendly pop production. Has been compared to Alisha's Attic, whom she admits as a major influence and whose Karen Poole co-writes several of these songs along with Gary Barlow. Features the singles 'Just A Little Girl' and 'Misfit'. Polydor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The US is missing out!, March 8, 2004

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K. Brown (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: False Smiles (Audio CD)

In the summer of 2002, Amy Studt's first single entitled "Just a Little Girl" was released around the globe, including the United States. This was a great single: very bold and inspirational in lyrics and instrumentation. Unfortunately, the song disappeared from the airwaves and she was never heard of again in the US. I discovered that she finally had released a whole album in 2003, but was disappointed to find that it was NOT going to be released in the US. I purchased it on import from the UK, and although it was expensive and took forever to arrive, it was well worth it. This album is amazing! It's got an excellent variety of styles, both vocally and instrumentally. The lyrics are beautiful and inspiring--sure to touch anyone who may listen. Amy seems to have a wonderful grasp of reality and how to deal with everyday stresses. Her strong, clear voice handles a wide range of styles, expressing so well what she's feeling. The added songs on this particular recording are well worth the extra cash.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Beautiful and Unique, October 12, 2003

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Erin (Santa Barbara California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: False Smiles (Audio CD)

When my friend told me to listen to this song called "Just A Little Girl" I was astounded! Her vocal ability was amazing. And with this CD False Smiles I was so impressed. The songs are very very well written (she writes most if not all of them), and they are so beautiful! I have found some other of her music thats not on this CD but I say to anyone who is tired of over produced, too catchy and heartless music that most female singers are putting on the market. Buy this CD! Amy Studt is the most refreshing and orginal artist I've seen in a very very long time. She is my favorite artist, and every one should own this CD.
***Also check out the song "A New Day Breaks" by Amy Studt. It isn't on the CD but it is worth finding it.***

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars just a little girl makes a great album, February 6, 2005

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Lydia de Leeuw (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: False Smiles (Audio CD)

False Smiles, the debut album of 17 year old Amy Studt, is quite an eclectic piece of music. Sweet ballads, happy pop and frustrated rock, Amy can do it all. It kicks off with her first single, Just a Little Girl. A songs that seems sweet and poppy, but develops an in-your-face rocky attitude in the chorus. Other songs, like Under the Thumb, follow the same formula. Her second single Misfit is a nice pop tune.

The quality of Amy's lyrics is open for debate. She writes with a painful honesty that leaves little room for interpretation, but is refreshing at the same time. Ladder in My Tights is a nice example of this, with lyrics like Why'd you wanna pick on me and not the rest / Does it make you feel big, does it make you feel clever?. Granted, it's not the best piece of peotic songwriting ever, but you can tell it comes right from the heart. Other songs include Carry Me Away, that makes you think of enchanted forests and faeriedust, Happy Now, that wouldn't look bad in a Broadway musical, and the somewhat political Superior Mind.