Hypnotized

Colette | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 7, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Om Records
• ASIN: B0009F9ADO
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,657 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

In an era when dance artists are relying heavily on synthesized and sample-based music, it’s refreshing to hear the warmer, more soulful sounds of classically trained vocalist. Hypnotized focuses heavily on house music, featuring an impressive roster of house producers (JT Donaldson, Chris Penny, Tim Shumaker), but also a number of down-tempo and broken-beat tracks that keep the album interesting. Tracks like "Joy and Pain" and "Smile for Me" provide aching vocals and sweet melodies, reminiscent of label-mate Soulstice. The house tracks also offer a variety of sounds, from the dark, 80s pop groove of "What’s Wrong" to the funky vibe of "What You Want."

The breadth and quality of Hypnotize is a clear testament to Colette’s many talents. This effort blends the organic with the electronic, gives a respectful nod to pop music, and avoids the cheesy clichés that sometimes characterize vocal projects. --Anish Acharya

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So I'm hypnotized, now what?, August 18, 2008

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The Straw Man "J.E. Hoppock" (Aloof October on April's Birthday) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hypnotized (Audio CD)

I have to say I was drawn into Colette's intoxicating web last December when I stumbled across the video for the song "If" on the boob tube. I then bought her album "Push" and can safely say that now I am a big fan. I bought "Hypnotized" not too long after I bought "Push", and wasn't disappointed.

Now I was under the assumption that "Hypnotized" was more dance friendly than "Push". However after comparing the two, I would state that the opposite is true. Don't get me wrong, "Hypnotized" is a wonderful album, it just seems like more of a relax/chill out album than a straight up techno/dance record. It should be noted that before "Hypnotized" came out in 2005, Colette was only really known as a DJ and released some DJ remix CDs. Therefore, she already had a strong foundation in the realm of dance music. Perhaps this is why "Hypnotized" has a techno/dance legacy.

As for some of the tracks, "What's Wrong with Being Lonely", has this throwback/retro vibe while also being some what dark. Imagine a 1980's pop song mixed with some dark, electronic jazz. Then "Smile for Me" has these slow guitar and percussion elements going on. The interlude of "Joy and Pain" is also very mellow. Again, these are great songs, but I wouldn't classify them as techno and/or dance.

There are some upbeat tracks such as "Feelin' Hypnotized" (which is also somewhat mellow). "What would she do for Love" is also very kind to the feet of boogie. As for the lyrics, they depict the binary of human emotions. Which is always a wonderful foundation for music, just ask Robert Smith from The Cure. Overall, this is a great CD can be used as a way to relax or dance the night away.

This past weekend, I went to see (DJ) Colette perform (spin) at The Blue Room in Jacksonville, FL. Colette was an amazing performer (and also very pretty). Her vocals were even more angelic in person, she mixed with such grace and was still able to dance and recognize the audience. Once her set was done, I walked up to her and told her "Great job" and shook her hand. She expressed her thanks and smiled. I have to say that she is a real class act and if I wasn't hypnotized before, I am now.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the typical Colette, July 20, 2005

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M. Szukala - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hypnotized (Audio CD)

This is a great disc with the typically smooth vocals of Colette. However, this album has a much different sound than her others. Each track on the disc is a single versions of Colette origionals. It is a very chill, downtempo groove. Not that this isn't a good cd, it's just a much deeper chill-out type of sound. Colette's wonderful voice is evident in all of the disc's tracks, unlike most cd's where she only integrates her voice on certain tracks. Some of the songs, i.e. our day, contain vocals that she has used to a different back beat; but they all still sound great.

This was totally different than I had expected, so be ready for it. All in all, it's still a great disc to own.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun album, great songs!, June 17, 2005

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Chris Ochman "The Eclectic Listener" (Fredericksburg, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hypnotized (Audio CD)

I picked this up out of pure randomness. Truly. I always liked OM records stuff, and now there was this artist who I never heard of, so I just picked it up and bought it outright.

WOW!

All the songs are electronic kinda mellow lounge music. Something nice to put on at a gathering of friends or something. Very European I will say that much.

Colette's vocals are strong and sure of themselves. She utilizes the full spectrum of her voice, from being very dark/jazzy (What's Wrong With Being Lonely) kind of sound, to a total full sound (What Will She Do For Love).

To put it simply, a lot of this album sounds like a revamped version of Madonna's early stuff, from the "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" era. Put a techno driving beat to it, updated synths and you have Colette.

I love this album. It's perfect for this time of year too. Something that you can blast, and people will look at you and wonder what you're looking for.

If you like OM's stuff, then I reccommend this.