Customer Reviews

Jukebox

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Probably like many people, I first heard Renea's "Dollhouse" single and immediately categorized her in the commercial pop genre. However, I liked it enough to go and look up Renea on youtube and was floored by the some of her acoustic performances of "Rockabye Baby" and "Lovesick". The majority of this cd rides the line between experimental r&b and indie piano driven adult pop. (Actually no other song on this cd even remotely sounds like "Dollhouse") I know this is weird but think a voice like Rihanna singing like Regina Spektor over music like Sara Barellis. Not only are Renea's voice and music fresh though, but the majority of lyrics are certainly above average and in many cases excellent. Love this album!!!!
**Also, it's of note that Renea is quite a talented musician as well (plays both guitar and piano on the album)

This great, and unassuming, debut record "Jukebox" is like an unexpected surprise, regardless of her many homemade YouTube videos..."Dollhouse", the first single may have thrown some people off, as it's like a better Avril Lavigne or Kelly Clarkson, and it was an unfair introduction to the whole album...as good as this perfect pop song was, people tend to categorize artists from the get-go based on the first single..."Jukebox" has more variety and creativity than that song implies. Every tune is well-crafted and different from the next...Rhianna meets Sara Bareilles??? Nah, she's better than both. I don't want to even try because it will sell Priscilla and this record short.

Now, she is going places...possibly in the background as an artist-behind-artists and independent producer-for-hire...why I say that??? One person she is heavily involved with is Girls Aloud member and UK solo superstar Cheryl Cole!!! On her 2009 debut record, Priscilla sang backup and co-wrote one of the album's best tunes "Happy Hour", which should have been a single. Well, she noticed and so did her label, Polydor/Universal UK, because on Cheryl's 2010 2nd solo album "Messy Little Raindrops", Priscilla's role was increased to 4 songs, including the first single, the ace "Promise This", with the catchy schoolyard chant intro and hook throughout...as well as the 2nd single, the lovely ballad "The Flood". But according to the liner notes on Cheryl's 2nd album, Priscilla is still signed to Capitol and appears courtesy of Capitol...so apparently, the label thinks she's important to have on the roster still...not sure how many copies "Jukebox" sold, but it didn't knock the walls down or anything, and we'll see what her 2nd album has to offer...when she records it.

All in all...Priscilla Renea Hamilton is one special talent...watch her career...

Seemingly light-hearted CD but definitely a message behind the sweet melodies and beats. Love to see the youtube artists make it to mainstream. Sometimes you wonder if their efforts will be recognized. Great job, Priscilla. My faves: Lovesick, Pretty Girl and Bacon 'n Eggs.

Priscilla is a very talented individual who empowers females through music. if you have a little girl, i recommend this cd for her and you. my son also likes to listen to the easy to pick up songs.

DONT KNOW WHO THAT HATER IS,BUT THIS C.D IS ON POINT. BEAUTIFUL SINGING AND DOPE LYRICS. I've been following her on Youtube and its great to see her getting notice! Im buying one for my ipod and the other for my car!..lol.

I have been following Priscilla on YouTube, and you can acually see growth in her as an artist... I love this album, so many catchy songs. This is what it means to be an artist.. Creat your own world... I dont know who that HATER is that had the first review, but I would love to here your music. LOL

iBreatheMusic88

I am so in love with this album. I can listen to this cd from start to finish. PR stays true to who she is with this album. Vocals are great and there's a track for everyone on the album. If I could give 10 stars I would

I haven't purchased this CD yet but I will just as soon as there's funds available. I just stumbled onto her youtube videos through another site (clutch magonline) and I'm completely in love with her sound. This CD is something I don't mind hearing my girls sing and repeat over and over. Live the dream Priscilla Renea, this is your time to shine!

I was really frustrated when making this purchase.
I've heard most of the songs on this album and I know most of them are really good.

I decided I would purchase this product and then I started the wait.
I ordered it 6/22/2010, I still haven't seen it.
It frustrated me because I waited for it and really wanted to look elsewhere to purchase it but I was afraid it would arrive anyday. So, I still havent gotten it but its way past the date it was supposed to arrive and now Im upset that they wasted my time or didnt contact me to let me know it wouldnt be possible to carry through delivering the product thet claimed to have.
Thanks alot " jenniescds " for giving me a bad Amazon experience and making me not wanna trust anyone on here.