Hooked

Lucy Woodward | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 15, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B0039TD7F4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,624 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

"Hooked!" showcases Woodward's engaging, expressive vocals and witty, insightful songwriting on such memorable originals as "He Got Away," "Purple Heart," and "Slow Recovery." Another highlight is "Another Woman," especially written for Lucy by admirer Nellie McKay, who lends her harmony vocals to the track. Woodward's gifts as an interpreter of outside material are showcased on her readings of such vintage tunes as the obscure Peggy Lee number "Sans Souci," Hoagy Carmichael's 1930s pop standard "Stardust" and "I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)," originally sung by Louis Prima in Disney's The Jungle Book.

Hooked! was produced largely by veteran studio legend Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex, Paul McCartney, Morrissey), with additional tracks produced by Justin Stanley (Nikka Costa, Eric Clapton) and longtime Woodward collaborators Tim K.and Itaal Shur.

In addition to her own albums, Woodward has also contributed songs to the soundtracks of several films, including Disney's Ice Princess and the recent Sandra Bullock hit The Blind Side. She's also devoted considerable energy to several charitable projects, making multiple trips to Africa on behalf of relief organizations, and singing for Bishop Desmond Tutu at a benefit for his foundation in Dallas.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Takes some getting used to, June 15, 2010

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Stephon Devante (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hooked (Audio CD)

I was very hyped when I realized Lucy was coming out with a new album. But after listening to the album twice through, I feel like her songs are either hit or miss.

A lot of that has to do with, I think, her shift towards a jazz or big band style. Her first album was really good but was definitely pop oriented. Her second album was a lot more towards the jazz end of the spectrum. Jazz is not my really my thing, but Lucy definitely pulled it off well and I liked Hot and Bothered better than her first cd.

Hooked! continues this progression, which in some instances is a very good thing. For example, listen to Babies or Another Woman. However, some of the songs just don't quite do it for me yet.

What I am trying to say is, this album may be one where some of the material has to grow on you. At least, I know it is going to be for me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most underated CD of the last few years, October 27, 2010

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MARTES3C "Raptus" (Florida, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hooked (Audio CD)

Simply outstanding, fun, simple, beautiful, and easily lovable. Great proposal for this genre, and all this adds up to a great style, tone, voice, musicians and overall great experience. Without any hesitation you will love HOOKED and this very talented singer, she hit every spot in this record. I am really surprised that this CD doesn't has at least 300 reviews *****.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new discovery on how to sing the oldies with new feelings, August 5, 2010

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Wolters Castillo Carlos Boanerges "Carlos Wol... (Guatemala) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hooked (Audio CD)

This brand new singer-songwriter has moved my soul with her special seductive nuances and lyrics. I really love this album.
Carlos Wolters.