My World [ENHANCED]

Cyndi Thomson

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2001)
• Original Release Date: July 31, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00005MJZ4
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,151 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Cyndi Thomson has the stuff. The 24-year-old Tifton, Georgia, native has fashioned a remarkable first album of genuinely personal yet very catchy tunes, each expressing an individual point of view. Beneath Thomson's perfectly appointed, label-friendly presentation lies something far more difficult to achieve: her ability to make important points without sacrificing charm. And although she appears winsome, almost fairytale-fanciful at times, there's also a whiff of Southern Gothic about her and a knack for peeling back the edges to reveal darker truths about people and what's in their hearts. The simple fact is, Cyndi Thomson is both an intriguing personality and a very good singer. --Henry Cabot Beck

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Trisha Yearwood fans everywhere, May 20, 2004

By	Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Trisha and Cyndi are both from the peach picking state of Georgia, so perhaps it is no surprise that Cyndi regards Trisha as her musical idol and that their music has some similarities. Having said that, Cyndi's album - and her voice - are sufficiently different that she might have been a major star even with Trisha still around.

Whether Cyndi would have become a major star, we will never know because she quit music to lead a normal family life. History is littered with singers that couldn't cope with the pressure so we must respect Cyndi's decision but it is disappointing, especially as so many talented singers aren't given a chance at a second album.

The booklet pictures are reassuring for country fans with several showing Cyndi down on the farm, usually with a picnic basket but there is also one showing her feeding pigs. This might suggest an ultra-traditional album - in fact, the style of the album is contemporary but still rooted in country rather like her idol.

This album gave Cyndi a number one country single (What I really meant to say) but the two that followed it (I always liked that best, I'm gone) were markedly less successful. Nevertheless, the album sold well (over half a million copies) and Cyndi would certainly have been allowed to continue her recording career had she chosen to do so. There is a great selection of songs of varying tempos, many of which Cyndi co-wrote, though there is also an excellent version of I'm gone, a Kim Richey song.

This album demonstrates (if you need evidence) that country music can be both contemporary and of a high quality.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful music, lovely voice, promising artist., September 6, 2001

By	Larry Diamond (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Artist. Not many pop stars, celeberties, and musicians of our time come close to being an artist. But Cyndi does. An artist has something worthwhile to say and if they are musical artists say it in a beautiful way. Cyndi does both.

This is a wonderful collection of songs and her voice is really a delight to listen to. She changes tempos and uses her voice as a musical instrument to pleasing effect, so rare in today's music. I always liked that best is a very sensual song, for anyone with an iota of true feeling it will be sexier then a 1000 years of Britney gyrations.

This is clearly a young woman of depth and talent. I am not a 'country' music fan, but I can't even thing of a group out there who would not enjoy this CD. Great for everyone, especially people who love clear and wonderful female vocal singing. I look forward, already, to her next release. I just ask for Cyndi to keep displaying the depth inside her and the money will follow and she will remain an artist...and I will keep buying.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best debut album ever by the best artist ever!, August 2, 2001

By	Justin M. Green "[e-mail]" (Coolville, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I have been a Cyndi Thomson fan since the first time I heard her outstanding hit single "What I Really Meant To Say" and have been waiting for three months for this album to come out. Let me tell you... this CD was worth the wait. "My World" is a beatiful collection of songs and 9 of the 11 tracks were co-written by Cyndi. She has so much incredible talent and is also totally pretty. Songs on this album vary from the poignant first single "What I Really Meant To Say" to the sassy and spunky Kim Richey pinned "I'm Gone." Other highlights are the slow and pretty songs "I'll Be Seeing You" and "If You Could Only See" to the fast and upbeat "Things I Would Do" or almost comedic "There Goes The Boy." Every song on this album is a treasure and my favorite and I just wish I had the time to talk about each one. Anyway, don't hesitate...buy this album ASAP... you will not regret it. Cyndi Thomson Rules!