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Femme Fatale

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Miki Howard is from back in the day....when there was attention focused on vocals and not the interference of a whole lot of dancers or make-shift videos. This import from Germany "Femme Fatale" is by it's own definition in the title represents Miki Howard as a beautiful and sedutive woman with a infinite voice range that brings the listener close and intimate to Ms. Howard's heart wrenching songs. My favorites were the two standards "Good Morning Heartache" and "This Bitter Earth"; brilliantly sung, both Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington would have been proud of her interpetation of their signature songs. From the two previous torch songs mentioned above, Miki duets with the strong and commanding vocals of Christopher Williams in a R&B track called "Hope That We Can Be Together Soon" a remake of Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes pleading loving song of reuniting two lovers. "Shining Through" is wonderful and makes your heart feel good as it demonstrate a spritual and memorable emotion of hope and conviction. For anyone who has been betrayed or walk on by a lover..."Cigarette Ashes On The Floor" reeks of heartbreak, low self esteem and "forever lost" as Miki Howard pines to a lover who doesn't care how they treat her. I have been looking for this CD for years, after hearing the first two songs played at someone's house. The stores did not carry it, but I never gave up. Cruising on Amazon.com... BANG! THERE IT WAS...AND AT A GOOD PRICE. I highly recommend this CD to all of you out there who love pure singing and good musical arrangements. You will be playing it until the disc cannot stand anymore!

How was this masterpiece overlooked...stunning Billie Holiday opener "Good Morning Heartache", clearly this is an extraordinary singer with remarkable power and range & many have done Billie Holiday classic "Good Morning Heartache" over the years but Miki nails it! No contest this masterpiece is the greatest bargain ever available on Amazon so take advantage all you lovers of Ultimate singers because this is lady can sing and is the real thing! Truly masterful take on Dinah Washington classic "This Bitter Earth" makes it clear Miki is in the same class as the late legendary singer she skillfully gives tribute to and throughout this tremendous collection is just plain great singing. Classic blending of two stellar vocalists make "Hope That We Can Be Together Soon" a sensuous and winning duet that should have been a Quite Storm Classic #1 hit...where was radio & why were these incredible tracks kept from the public? Sadly the potential listening audience was robbed as were the artists who deserved acclaim for this stunning achievement. Miki hits the heights & clearly is one of the all time greatest and hopefully something will happen that will give her acclaim she clearly deserves. "Shining Through" sounds like a masterful anthem that should have been a mega-hit like "We Are The World" that grand in scope and so passionate. Miki soars over a magnificent arrangement & full choir with greatness that comes from few and must have been devastating to have something so great ignored...guess Radio Programmers were really out of it in the early nineties when this masterpiece came out and can't see any other reason. "But I Love You" is a soulful classic with Miki giving another brilliant performance while funky jam "Ain't Nobody Like You" should have gone to #1 as it cooks & is truly mindblowing! Just when you think Miki has done it all along comes the mesmerizing classic "I've Been Through It" and by now anyone who loves great singing will wonder why this amazing masterpiece didn't receive at least 5 "Grammy Awards" as it is certainly worthy & equal to great collections like "Dusty In Memphis", "Femme Fatale" is a timeless vocal masterpeice not to be missed...Bravo Miki!

I heard this cd and I couldn't move. I was literally stopped in my tracks.She has such a powerful voice, I love this cd.
I heard her other music but I somehow missed this one. I have to get more of her music!If you are wondering whether to buy it or not, don't think, just buy!

Femme Fatale the thrid CD by Miki Howard is a great CD. She's one of those singers who could make you whiskey-drunk just by bending notes into dizzying swirls and curves, and astounding pipes. If you don't already have this great CD, get it.