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First off, let me list the CORRECT track listing:

1- Sound of the Drum (6:58)
2- Free My Love (6:29)
3- Fascinated (5:10)
4- Seperate Ways (3:13)
5- Luv 2 Luv (4:41)
6- Keep The Faith (5:35)
7- I Want You (7:27)
8- Eye Can See U (7:32)
9- Home (4:30)
10- The Days (5:24)
11- Show Me (6:01)
12- Come Getcha Love (4:47)
13- Luv Drug (6:14)
14- One Day (3:47)

Now for the review. Suzanne Palmer has been an underground club music vocalist for years, and has released a handful of maxi-singles for indie dance labels. With one year of delays for releasing the album, Star 69 finally unshelved the project and put it out after releasing three singles.

The entire album contains dance-oriented material. I was expecting a ballad or two to 'filler' the album- not one! Still, this does not stop Suze from demonstrating those smooth, sweet vocals. All tracks are pretty good...there isn't one that I do not like. Stand out tracks are:

"Fascinated" (potential for maxi-single release)
"Keep The Faith" (a very gay housy hit- reminds me of something from a Club 69 album)
"Sound of the Drum"
"Home"
"Eye Can See U"
"I Want You"

Suzanne wrote/co-wrote four songs on this album. The artwork/photos are very original, though you don't see a clear shot of Suzanne's face at all...and what's up with that blonde wig??? Hmmmmmm. Nevertheless, an excellent release for a long-awaited debut album...it's about time Star 69!!! Shame shame shame for prolonging this. Very good album!
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Being one of the very few who haphazardly (but luckily nonetheless) received a promo copy of Suzanne Palmer's first, unreleased 1999 album titled "Suzanne Palmer," I can assert this woman is unstoppable. "Suzanne Palmer," the album, recorded after her brief stint as front-woman of The Absolute, was filled with gospel-infused, wailing ballads, some mid-tempo pop numbers, and of course, the ubiquitous dance artist "disco" tracks. Twisted Records unfortunately went bankrupt before releasing this daring, organic first solo outing for Palmer. Then after the typical "token" club success with songs under the guise "Club 69," people starting noticing Palmer in the circuit world. I can remember her solid performance of the Razor-n-Guido mix to "It's Alright" at Club Fusion in Atlanta back in 1998: the boys went wild. I looked around the smoky dance floor and watched the crowd's face in shock that this power-house vocal performance was coming from a small-framed white woman. Even I, who followed the club music scene closely back in the late 90s assumed Palmer was a big, or should I say "healthy," black woman. Why all these way-off assumptions? Pick up her new record "Home," and you'll find out for yourself. It's her voice. This white girl can sang.
So, fast forward to 2005 and Star 69 Records' released a new full-length album by Palmer titled "Home" (after a year of what came to be annoying delays for anxious circuit boys who were `livin' for its eventual release). I'm fascinated by this album. Period. Suzanne's voice is the key ingredient, unlike some dance artists who unfortunately thrive only because of highly-skilled producers and voice filters. This woman exudes an innate, raw sex appeal through every inflection, every falsetto and every gentle whisper (and that's saying a lot coming from a gay male who's never used the words `sex' and `woman' in the same sentence until now!). The magical, almost mythological quality about Palmer's voice is that she delivers her anthems with a precision that seems to be completely effortless, yet it uplifts you and you begin identifying and reconnecting to parts of your musical past that you had subconsciously forgotten. She has an amazing arsenal of vocal tools that she taps into at any moment, forever surprising the listener with those uniquely powerful explosions of emotion. Suzanne Palmer is to the circuit anthem, as Whitney Houston is to the pop-ballad, as Linda Eder is to the broadway tune, as Kathleen Battle is to Puccini. Listen to the title track, "Home;" and when she belts out, "Sound of your voice says/ You're not alone/Gives me the strength I need/To bring me home," you will have heard the genius and magnificence of the modern circuit anthem that Palmer so lustfully recapitulates and reinvents song after song.

A huge part of Palmer's allure is showcased on this new record. Anastacia and Taylor Dayne do similar vocal riffs, but Palmer's remain clear, crisp, and she seduces you with her vocal prowess (never overblowing or grandstanding for a temporal shot at pop fame). In my opinion, Palmer triumphs on the album for one reason: the emotions that lie behind every lyric. Peter Rauhofer, her long-time artistic collaborator, was very wise to assemble such an elite troop of current, cutting-edge dance producers for this album. Everyone is here, from Jorio to Eric Kupper. While listening to the Dezrok-pinned track, "One Day," I can't help but feel the nostalgia. Those "ole skool" memories from back in 2001 when Palmer released "Hide U." You all remember those days- "I'd keep you in safety/Forever protect you/I'd hide you away from the world you rejected/I'd hide you." Well, Palmer has gone from hiding to standing out in front and shining like never before. Other tracks like the previously released Cevin Fisher track "Luv to Luv" contain Suzanne's blazingly refreshing falsetto, as her voice oozes a seductive quality while murmuring, "I want you/Yes I need you." The closest thing to mainstream dance-fame Palmer could possibly come to on "Home" has to be "Fascinated." Again, Palmer's vocal acrobats take the mildly successful 80's pop song and turn it into a hit, as only Palmer can. Another stellar edition to this replete package is Palmer's second collaboration with Cevin Fisher, "Eye Can See U." I can only say this in an absolute positive, excitable way: "Eye" is hauntingly reminiscent of the old Thunderpuss days, except with an updated, Star 69-sounding twist. Fisher and Palmer truly bring out some of the more memorable moments on the album.
My only criticism of the album is that Rauhofer did not include a mid-tempo or slower number. His original version of "Show Me" sounds somewhat dated and misplaced in the album's sequence. I think a ballad or acoustic version of "Show Me" would have been an interesting addition. And where is her biggest anthem to date, "Hide U"? Outside the esoteric electronica world of DJs and the few circuit elite, most dance enthusiasts are unfamiliar with most of Palmer's work, unless you mention "Hide U." And then the boys start irrepressibly singing, "If you were in my heart..." An interesting omission indeed.
It's been a couple of years, at least, since I've been mesmerized by a `dance' artist's album. I remember feeling those pre-euphoric feelings before Tina Ann and Becky Baeling released their respective solo projects, only to feel terribly dysphoric because of them both falling flat (think Monday-morning-blues after a circuit party weekend). The last time the music made me smile was Kristine W's exceptional and acclaimed album "Fly Again." Palmer easily picks up where Kristine left off in the circuit world, demanding our attention, seducing our inhibitions and leaving us completely contained within her musical canopy. Hear it for yourself. Palmer's voice will take you back to that safe place in electronica where music transcends the pettiness of our daily lives and we feel liberated- all the way back home.

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I just got the news that after waiting months for the release of this album, Star 69 has decided to "shelve" the project in favor of an unyet decided 2005 date. WHY??? 3 of the songs have already been singles with little or no promotion from Star 69, and "Sound of the Drum" is already getting the remix treatment and being released on the upcoming Live at Roxy volume whatever. It is beyond me why a singer with so much talent gets so little recognition from the label that claims to care about her. This all seems a little too familiar. Does anyone remember back in 1999 when Twisted Records was supposed to release her debut album. It got shelved much in this same fashion. I guess her fans can only hope that a promotional copy gets leaked, just like her last album. Please release this album and stop fooling yourselves into believing that a delayed release will garner more sales....just release it.

Suzanne Palmer has been around for nearly a decade and has finally released her own CD. I was ecstatic when I stumbled upon it. She has a very big, husky voice that sets her apart from your average "dance" artist. Not to mention a string of chart topping hits to her name. Her voice reminds me a little bit of Kristine W. Same tone to it.

This CD is strong from beginning to end. People are wondering where "Hide U" is but that song is nearly 6-7 years old. I think at this point that song simply would have been a filler if it had been included here on this set. Instead you get 14 very club and (in my opinion)radio friendly songs. The CD starts out with the pulsing and already club smash "Sound Of The Drum" wich clocks in at just under 7 minutes - as most of the songs on this CD do. Which is excellent for CD versions. The CD just climbs higher and higher after that!

Strongest songs: "Sound Of The Drum", "Home", "Fascinated", "Free My Love" and "Luv 2 Luv"

I could easily list them all!

This CD is a great one from a top notch singer/artist! Pick it up now! You will not be disappointed!

I love this album so much. I cannot see why this is called dance while the drivel put out by Lohan and Spears and the like is called mainstream.

This album is wonderful! The lyrics are poigniant, and the beats actually make me want to boogie!

HOME is an album that is good value for money. This isn't an album where the singles are good and the rest is throw away.

Every track here could be a hit single!

Suzanne's stunning, fabulous debut album is avalible! This is one of the best Pop/Dance albums you will ever hear! Suzanne is a vocalist with such a strong, smooth, charismatic and distinctive voice! You won't hear a vocalist this good on most Top 40 stations! If you are a Dance-Pop lover, get this album now! It's too good to miss! Highly recommended!

Wow, 2 years after the CD's release, the album really has shown that it can withstand the test of time. There are tons of songs that have become major circuit anthems still played constantly at circuit parties everywhere, and songs from this CD are still being released as singles and appearing on newly released DJ mixes even now in the summer of 2007. This album has become a real "classic" in the circuit music world. The only disappointment is that the mix of "Free My Love" is not the stomper that is being spun at parties nowadays but is instead a much more vocally house version, but then of course the album version came out 2 years before all the remixes that you'll have to buy the CD single for.

Finally! A complete Suzanne Palmer album. Compiled of all her singles and then some. EXCEPT for her biggest hit "HIDE U". Why was this song omitted from the album? Guess I'll have to listen to the Suzanne Palmer Album I compiled which, yes, includes "Hide U". NOTE: Also omitted is "643 Love's On Fire", and "Muscles".

OK SO IT TOOK FOREVER TO COME OUT QUIT YAPPIN AND BUY IT ALREADY! IF YOU HAVE BEEN A FAN OF SUZANNE SINCE THE ABSOLUTE AND THE TWISTED DAYS LIKE I HAVE, THIS ALBUM IS A DREAM COME TRUE AND TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT! TOP PRODUCERS TAKE SUZANNE'S VOICE ON A DANCE MUSIC JOURNEY, THAT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT! ONE OF THE BEST DANCE ALBUMS OF THE YEAR!

Before you gripe about my slam of this CD, please know that I've been a big Suzanne Palmer fan FROM THE BEGINNING, including her early work with The Absolute and various Twisted singles. While I cannot fault Palmer's talent and her big, expressive voice, I must admit this is her "debut" HOME CD is a typical case of too little, too late. If you were one of the few to hear her 1999 REAL self-tited debut on shelved by Twisted before they went bankrupt, you'll know it was full of big vocals, sharp songwriting, and great warm, lush, gospel-infused 90s house production. Trouble is, literally YEARS have passed until this new supposed debut CD FINALLY hits the shelves and...well...it's full of robotic, cold, for the most part boring "circuit" traxx that I find almost unlistenable. Suzanne's voice is too good for this pedestrian material, and she really deserves much better treatment after such a long, painful, protracted wait, much less struggle to release a full-length effort. Sadly, only a few tracks, like opener SOUND OF THE DRUM, pack an electric punch and hold attention - which is revealing, considering the line-up of big-name producers here (David Morales, Cevin Fisher, Peter Rauhofer, etc.), all of whom let Suzanne down with dull-as-dishwater "songs" - the traxx don't go anywhere, but just POUND POUND POUND along with that dentist-drill dated, oh-so-very TIRED circuit "tribal" sound. And the ill-advised cover of COMPANY B's "FASCINATED" should have never been attempted - even though Suzanne's voice is stronger, the 80s girls ISH track captures a naive, pre-house vibe you can't duplicate. As a whole, there's no variety of depth here, just faceless, soulless club traxx, albeit enlivened periodically by Palmer's major voice. I admire the fact she wanted to do a straight-ahead dance album with all uptempo traxx, but they sound ALL THE SAME! It's a real pity that no one will be able to her Suzanne's REAL debut from 1999. Maybe check ebay, if you can? Oh well, better luck next time? But I'm not holding my breath, as this one took more than half a decade to finally see the light of day.