Customer Reviews

Linda Eder

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Linda Eder began her recording career with this album. I will admit, at this point, it didn't look like she knew what she wanted to do with her voice. She seemed to want people to think she was some kind of punk rocker, judging from the insert photos of her with teased hair and black leather jackets. And some of the tunes on this album ("Every Little Thing," "Love is Forever") are quite contemporary sounding, with somewhat suggestive lyrics. While these songs weren't exactly indicative of what was to come, they were still good, and you would still think, "Geez, this woman can sing." But the shining stars on this album are those in which Eder gives her voice a workout, particularly in the hopeful "Before I Fall," the beautiful "After All," the exquisite "Someone Like You," (which incidentally was only the rough draft for the Jekyll and Hyde version of "Someone Like You") and the indescribable "Vienna." The last two songs have become sort of trademarks for Eder, "Someone Like You," with it's soaring choruses, reaching ever higher and culminating in that chill-producing, "feel so a-li-i-i-ve!"; and "Vienna," with it's heartbreaking lyric, delicious melody, and wonderful high notes (peformed flawlessly by Eder). All of these things come together to give any critic looking to carp on a new singer a run for his money. Even though this was a modest effort compared to what came later (including even better recordings of "Someone Like You" and "Vienna") anyone would know that Linda Eder could sing. And there was, and still is, no carping that could be done. This punk-ified "rocker," would soon become a sleek, elegant beauty performing dramatic Broadway ballads, but this album still is well-worth it's cost and then some. It just doesn't get any better than Eder. (Hey, I made a rhyme!)

Every once in a while on the light music radio stations, you hear a song by Linda Eder, and say "who the heck is that?" Amazing voice, but still a little known artist. I decided to explore Linda Eder and buy her CDs. This first one was very disappointing, I don't think she had truly come into her own yet. Her later music is much better. The voice is amazing, I don't know why she isn't a bigger star. But stick with her last couple of CDs; the first was just a warm-up.

I am a huge Linda Eder fan but this album is her first and they were trying to make her album sound like Whitney Houston or Celine Dion. The arrangments sound dated and are kind of embarassing BUT her voice is awesome - as usual.

If you are a die hard Linda fan you must have this for your collection. Otherwise If you want a great Linda Eder album buy "it's time" "It's no secret anymore" or her awesome Christmas album.

If you are buying this for "Someone like you" - it is available on one of the other albums with a better arrangement.

LINDA RULES!

Linda Eder is a true find for all music lovers. You can just listen to this recording over and over again. In fact, I have. Eder's voice as well as the music and lyrics are brilliant! You can't beat this! I love "Vienna," and smile every time I hear it. It will be rerecorded on Eder's upcoming release in September 1999.

Let me tell you right now, I love Linda Eder. She, in my opinion, is the only good thing Frank Wildhorn has going for him. Her voice is beautiful and full of life. On this album, however, she is not her best.

It seems on this CD that Linda had not yet discovered that she is more than a pop singer. Her style is sounds forced because her music selections are not what make her shine.

If you want to truly experience Linda, get "And So Much More" or "It's Time". Both of those albums are Linda at her best.

Let me just say that I love her voice, and on her later work, her voice and choice of music are wonderful. But this is her first release, a mix of garish early 90s synthesizers, electric guitars, and overbearing drums. Most of the songs are, at best, forgettable ("As The River Runs"), while some are just downright bad ("Every Little Thing"). She got much better with age. Even "Vienna" and "Someone Like You" sound shmaltzy. Avoid this. Get "It's Time" or "It's No Secret Anymore".

After listening to her later albums, this collection is a BIG disappointment. It's apparent that she had not found her style yet when this was released, and the songs make her sound like just another girl pop singer performing for teenagers. If you would like a female Barry Manilow, then this album is for you. I still give this album 3 stars because there are a few moments where hints of her talent show up; and even mediocre material sung by Linda Eder still offers some enjoyment. But definitely buy her later albums first, particularly the spectacular 'It's Time' and 'And So Much More'.

I have followed her career and their is no other artist that has such quality in a voice with personality not only when you see her but you can feel it in her music do not miss this fine artist

If you like love songs, creative lyrics, catchy melodies, and a powerful voice, then Linda Eder is someone you should listen to. Cuddle up with someone you love and enjoy!

I am honestly not ashamed to say that I am close to being this woman's number one fan. I own every album and cast recording she is on. She is truly the voice of a generation, but not on this album. The songs don't fit her talent at all. But give her a break...Its her first album right?

I would highly recommend "Its Time" and "Christmas Stays the Same" to add to your collection.