Forward [Import]

Ayla Brown | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Cbuj Ent
• ASIN: B000I5YD50
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,888 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Ayla Marie Brown (born July 28, 1988) is an American NCAA basketball player and recording artist from Wrentham, Massachusetts. She is also known for her American Idol showing placing in the Top 16 on season 5 in 2005/06. She is the elder daughter of United States Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts and WCVB-TV reporter Gail Huff. Brown is also now a contributor for CBS's The Early Show.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SLEEPER OF THE YEAR, December 29, 2006

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T. L. Stansbury "Mr Bear" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forward (Audio CD)

I am simply shocked by some of the reviews I've read here - obviously from ill-willed youths totally into so much of the crap music that overwhelms the pop/rock scene these days. This album is totally entertaining, pleasing, and shows talent and ability that I (and many of us) knew was apparent when they so eagerly boosted her off the show too early. These songs, along with her singing ability totally blows away some very popular artists - such as Britney and Jessica. Ayla may not be Katherine, but she shines with talent in my eyes, and even my 20-yr old daughter. I highly recommend this CD.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut CD from MA Basketball Star and AmericanIdol, October 23, 2006

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Idlluva (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forward (Audio CD)

Ayla shows how determination and perserverence pays off not only in sports but also in achieving insurmoutable goals such as pulling off recording a cd in less than 2 weeks due to contract constraints. Because of the quick turn around time, this cd has the unique quality of being a pop genre cd with minimal sound effects and digitized production gimics.Thatis other than "Breaking Away" which has rhythmic sounds of basketball dribbling and a voice over by Ayla's dad, both which I find a lot of fun and a refreshing surprise. "Forward unplugged" and "Miles Away"show her pure raw emotion and vocals that you seldom hear on the radio these days. I also love the other version of "Forward" and frequently flip back and forth to hear the differences in the two versions. It is especially enjoyable to know that Ayla helped write "Thanks to You" and "Falling Into You". I'm not as crazy about "Sugah" or "Know You Better" but I get a kick out of "I Quit" These three are radio friendly and the refrains pop into your head at random times. All in all a great first cd out of the gate for Season5 Idols. A must by for the Idol collection

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anonymous Reviewer / can not disclose identity, October 19, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Forward (Audio CD)

I have been listening to, and reviewing music for almost 20 years, and Ayla Brown has floored me to the back of my seat and left me speechless.
The young x-idol contestant has done a simply miraculous job in an obvious short amount of time, and came out with a smash album.
The production on the CD amazes me as well, for the amount time her production team and record label had. There seems to be no customary flares, like most of todays material, in my case, it's a breath of fresh air, simply done, not over produced.
From start to finish this album takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.
Yes, there are some songs that are better left for the younger crowds, but overall it is an amazing achievement by the young Miss Brown. Her voice soars and cries, and in other places, simply just gets the message across.
I believe with radio play the song "Forward" would result in a gigantic AC market smash hit. "Know You Better", and "Sugah" are instant grabbers from the start.
I can see youg girls everywhere singing, "sugah, sugah come to me, I'll give you something you'll believe" these two are radio hits in the top 40 market for sure.
"Falling Into You" WOW!!! where did this come from, it's slightly askew from the rest of the CD, but it packs a R&B punch with melodies and vocal riffs that will surely wow the listeners, this song is another radio smash hit as far as I am concerned.
"Miles Away", this song is a tear jerker, Ayla obviously put great emotion into this performance. The harmonies are simply brilliant, the raw emotion of the track puts you visually on the top of a mountain range far from anyone, and leaves you feeling hopelessly distant from the one you love.
"Ten Cent Wings", I am quite familiar with Jonatha Brooke, being from the Nashville area, where she spends alot of her time. Ayla's vocal lacks some emotion in this take, though she hits every note beautifully, and her falcetto's are stunning, there's a small amount of emotion missing. The entire track was brilliantly produced, the piano, and the entire feel of the song is a 180 from Jonatha's version. "If I was A River", Diane Warrens ballad. Once again, not over preoduced, but flows like river. Ayla's low round vocal quality through the verses give us the true feel and range of her vocal abilities, from the second chorus her vocals soar into the bridge, and into the big modulation of the last chorus. She hits some Mariah-esque vocal highs as the song fades out, and shows us once again, her impeccable vocal qualities.
"Thanks to You", a well done song that Ayla thanks her friends, fans, and family in many heartfelt lyrics, a true message right from Ayla's heart.
Forward (unplugged), once again simplicity is the key. she obviously sang this wonderful song straight from the heart, sounds like she sat in a room with a piano player and just SANG the song. it is breathtaking! we could use more of this in todays music.

Idol finalists, as well as professional artists in the pop, and R&B world everywhere have some competition as far as I can see.

Ayla Brown is her name.