Invitation

Carrie Akre | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 6, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: My Way Records
• ASIN: B00006F8AJ
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,718 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, August 21, 2002

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W. Freeberg "cubholio" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Invitation (Audio CD)

Having lived in Seattle, most people would imagine that we are familiar with many of the artists that work and perform here, but Carrie Akre slipped by me all these years with Hammerbox and Goodness. No more.

"Invitation" is a moving document of gospel, blues and rock from an artist that deserves a wide audience. Her voice is tremendous, particularly on the title track and "Not Yet". There is not a single weak track on the release, and the recording simmers with an urgency and depth that I haven't heard on a solo record in quite some time.

Do not let this one slip by.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly Different, August 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Invitation (Audio CD)

I have been a Carrie Akre fan for years and completely expected to love this albulm...guess what I do! It has such a unique sound to it. The production is incredible. The lyrics thought provoking, Akre's voice is hauntingly stunning, and the music is refreshingly different than anything else available right now. You MUST HEAR THIS ALBULM!! Especially Mystery, Only me....and INVITATION (the title track). I sincerely hope that the rest of the world catches on to our Seattle Gem!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inventive, interesting, moving, September 22, 2002

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L. Newman (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Invitation (Audio CD)

Funded by fans, an excellent album from and excellent artist. "Invitation" replaces the rawness shown on her solo-debut, "Home", with experience and diversity of a mature artist, showcasing not just her talent but also her skill. Like facets of a gem, each song highlights a differnt facet of her skills. From pensive (Invitation) to direct (Catch My Back), from gospel anthem (Not Yet) to lamenting (Hope), Carrie creates deeply unique and complex compositions, which rather than bowling you over invite you in.