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Moonchild

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Deborah is all grown up and ready to go. This CD the japanese counterpart to "Deborah" the american version are just wonderful. Contains the Top 40 Club Play hit "Only Words" and also nice ballads like "Cry Tonight" and "I Will Let You Go". This is the only artist I know whose previous success hurts such a talented star. Shame that Top 40 radio won't just take a hold of this fabulous artist and welcome her back with open arms. America, they love to build you up and tear you back down...Shame, just a shame.

The last time I listened to Deborah/Debbie Gibson before "Deborah" and its Japanese counterpart "Moonchild" were released was back in 1992 when her album "Body Mind Soul" came out. Although there were some catchy tunes on the release from 1992, I found the lyrics to be uninspired and the arrangements cluttered. It sounded like Deborah was trying too hard to be commercially appealing. Can you really blame her? Radio is not generally kind to former teen idols. I suspect that there was some pressure from her record company to redefine her image, and "Body Mind Soul" was their attempt at this.However, When I listened to her latest release "Deborah/Moonchild," I was struck by how many changes have taken place since then. Deborah has come a long way! She left her record company, Atlantic, and started her own label. She is now free to be herself. Gone are the cluttered electronic arrangements that had Deborah labeled as a Paula Abdul wannabe. Gone are the half-hearted attempts to revamp her image. Instead, I found a collection of songs that displays maturity, depth, honesty, and a refreshing lack of image manipulation and concern for whether or not her songs sound "radio ready." Recent stints in legitamate theatre have obviously influenced her artistry and vocal technique as well, so she is better able to interpret the songs she writes.Thumbs up for Deborah! Perhaps someday many of her former fans who tuned her out when her hey-day in the 80s was over will abandon their ridiculously outdated fear of being labeled as teenyboppers and rediscover her.

This album is Deborah Gibson's most accomplished work to date. Gibson improves her song-writing craft and more complex melodies. Her songs are full of emotions and imagery. The album is consistent, and offers a tapestry of heart-felt ballads and uplifting songs. For old times' sake, Gibson whips up 2 fierce dance tracks to show us she still knows how to have fun.

I am close to deborah, and have shared her work and loved it. The "Deborah" album shows alot of her experiences in life, and her love for the music she makes. At the resonable high price "Moonchild" can be purchased. Moonchild offers remixes and the songs you loved off of the Deborah album, Amazon.com is probably the best place to buy it because it has a good low price. If you are a true Deborah Gibson fan, and love her work, This "deborah" Moonchild album is for you!

Music fans all over will always recognize this one as the "6th album" of Pop Superstar, Debbie Gibson. On this one, listeners will not only notice an improvement in terms of vocal rendition from Deborah, but also a gifted song-writer/ producer herself. The strengths of this album belongs to the Ballads, which it seems Ms. Gibson's forte. Songs like Naturally, I Will Let You Go and Just Wasn't Love. Not to mention her smashing rendition of the "Funny Girl" songs on "People" and "Don't Rain On My Parade" Meanwhile, producer Junior Vazquez gave strong support on the dance tracks namely "Only Words" and "Only In My Dreams 1997 Version". It's Deborah Gibson's best work to date!

From the moment she opens her mouth on "Ode to a Would Be Lover" you recognize her growth as a singer. In fact, it's downright vocal perfection! As the tempo of the song picks up, you realize you've purchased a GEM. Keep listening, and the soul and artistry behind each song (which remember, she writes, and even plays piano)will captivate you. This album is more than satisfying, it's addicting! My faves are "Moonchild" "Naturally," "I Will let You Go" and the spiritually uplifting track "Butterflies are Free" in which she powerfully leads a backup choir to an amazing finale! BUT IT. BUY IT. BUY IT!!!! (The U.S. Version "Deborah" is basically the same album, minus the 2 Broadway tunes, so whichever one you can afford, it's WORTH IT!)

After you listen to this album for the first time, you may be tempted to burn it - don't. If you listen again, you appreciate Deborah's voice and feeling for her music; only she could pull it off. You may have to listen several more times to realize the tracks are somewhat appealing! My personal favorite is "Ode To A Would Be Lover".

I love Deborah Gibson, a wonderful and talented musician, formerly known as Debbie Gibson, is all grown up.

The import known here in the US as DEBORAH, a nice treat, with some great ballads. Songs like I CAN'T, the top 40 dance club hit ONLY WORDS, and others.

However Deborah needs to lower her voice a few octaves, and learn not to belt out songs like show tunes.

However a strong album....She deserves more radio airplay and music recognition, which she has not been getting from the Radio Industry.

Dedorah's Album "Moonchild" shines most when she takes bigger risk. Ballads like "I Can't", "I will let you go" and mid-tempo "Only Words" show her complexity in melodies and moods, her main flaws is she is more inclined for sugar coating than an introspective sensibility in her lyrics.

The artist formerly known as Debbie Gibson is back -and stronger than ever! "Deborah" and her Japanese counterpart, "Moonchild" are fierce examples of the unique style and creativity of Deborah Gibson. Look beyong the name and the baggage and listen to the music. Don't miss out on the NEW DG experience!