Little Things (Mcup) [Enhanced, Extra tracks]

Toby Lightman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 20, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B0002IQIFG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,406 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Leave It Inside

2. Devils and Angels

3. Coming Back In

4. Frightened

5. The River

6. Voices

7. Little Thing

8. Front Row

9. Everyday

10. Is This Right

11. Don't Wanna Know

12. Running Away

13. Real Love [*]

Editorial Reviews

Billboard, February 7, 2004

Little Things is a powerful slab of acoustic-and-soul-drenched pop.

Product Description

Japanese pressing of the singer/songwriter's debut album includes two bonus tracks, 'Real Love' & 'Devils And Angels' (Acoustic Version). Details TBA. Lava. 2004. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Talent like Toby's is hard to find in today's music scene!, August 3, 2004

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Krissi (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Things (Mcup) (Audio CD)

Toby Lightman is the first female voice to come along in a long time that displays true musical talent. The lyrics she puts together in her songs tell a story - make you think about what you're hearing. They range in topics from the laid back "Running Away" to the powerful "The River" (my favorite on the album) and songs like "Front Row" about her interaction with a (fictional) audience member "Don't Wanna Know" which is alomst the opposite point of view - from the fan's perspective of thier idol. Of course these are just my takes on the songs, and that's what makes them so great, you really sit and think about what they mean and figure out different scenarios. And best yet, you can actually understand what she's saying. She is completely original. I don't understand much of the comparisons that have been made in her style. I would agree she is in the same genre as many of the other artists she has been compared to, but her style is totally unique. The album shows such versatility, so many different techniques. For a first album it is very polished - the video for "Devils and Angels" was first rate. Now you can get this new release of the CD with Toby's cover of "Real Love", the Mary J. Blige classic, and let me just say, sorry Mary J. but Toby sings it better than you do! :) The video for "Real Love" is also awesome.
But even better is hearing her live - just her and her guitarist Eddy if you're lucky. Their acoustic dueling together is amazing. In fact, I'd love it if she made an acoustic remake of the album. I would recommend this album to everyone (in fact I do). A true original talent. I certainly hope she survives a business full of gushy pop and gritty grunge.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Star (and R&B) in our midst, April 27, 2005

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DrewFromNY "drewfromny" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Things (Mcup) (Audio CD)

What a rare treat to put on a CD and enjoy it from beginning to end on the first listen. I was fortunate enough to attend a live showcase of Toby Lightman in January and she knocked my sock off. So much power, range and soul in a relatively compact package. And what pipes. If you like any of the artists I listed above, I strongly enocurage you to give Lightman a listen. You will be immediately hooked. The album is a rare instance of great song selection (she writes or co-writes her own sutff) and amazing production. I remember the first time I listened to Nora Jones, I thought that there was an amazing consistency and coherence to the album. While Lightman's album is definitely edgier than, say, a Nora Jones, the same conherence is there. This is the kind of album you can leave on in the car or home and just listen over and over. While there are some standout tracks with major "hit" potential (Devils & Angels, The River...I also like Front Row), there are no weak links on the record. It all flows together so nicely. What a fantastic debut for the artist, and big credit to the producer (Peter Zizzo, who google tells me discovered Avril Lavigne and Vanessa Carlton...this guy is on a hot streak!). P.S. If Lightman is in your area, go see her live; it is a phenomenal show.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lauren Hill, Sheryl Crow, Macy Gray Pass the Baton, March 30, 2004

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DrewFromNY "drewfromny" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Things (Audio CD)

What a rare treat to put on a CD and enjoy it from beginning to end on the first listen. I was fortunate enough to attend a live showcase of Toby Lightman in January and she knocked my sock off. So much power, range and soul in a relatively compact package. And what pipes! If you like any of the artists I listed above, I strongly enocurage you to give Lightman a listen. You will be immediately hooked. The album is a rare instance of great song selection (she writes or co-writes her own sutff) and amazing production. I remember the first time I listened to Nora Jones, I thought that there was an amazing consistency and coherence to the album. While Lightman's album is definitely edgier than, say, a Nora Jones, the same conherence is there. This is the kind of album you can leave on in the car or home and just listen over and over. While there are some standout tracks with major "hit" potential (Devils & Angels, The River...I also like Front Row), there are no weak links on the record. It all flows together so nicely. What a fantastic debut for the artist, and big credit to the producer (Peter Zizzo, who google tells me discovered Avril Lavigne and Vanessa Carlton...this guy is on a hot streak!). P.S. If Lightman is in your area, go see her live; it is a phenomenal show!