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Jessica Andrews | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Dreamworks Nashville
• ASIN: B00008W2R0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,964 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She's grown up...but she's still the same., April 16, 2003

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DanD - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Now (Audio CD)

People always make a big fuss about singers "growing up." When you start as young as Jessica Andrews did, you have to put up with that. "Now" might make them think, though. That little brown-haired-green-eyed cutie-pie that we saw on "Heart Shaped World" has changed; there's no more "You Go First." However, if you're frightened to buy this album...never fear! She may be older, but she's still an incredible singer.

"There's More to Me Than You"--there's also a hidden, slower, piano/string driven, (better?) version on here--is the hit that Andrews herself co-wrote; in fact, this song and "Good Times," also written by Andrews, are two of the best tracks. You want some more goodies? Go to the next paragraph.

"Second Sunday" is a pop-influenced, guilty-pleasure sounding song, while "Windows on a Train" is it's exact opposite--mournful, serious, and surprising. "God Don't Give Up On Us" is a piano-driven tune about all that is going on in the world today; a 9/11-inspired song, yes, but a good one.

"When Gentry Plays Guitar" is somewhat reminiscent, wile "To Love You Once" is suggestive and intoxicating. "You're the Man (that Brings the Woman Out of Me)" is enjoyably serious/flirty, while the hispanic-tinged title track about finally finding love somehow manages to avoid being dull and mushy.

Jessica Andrews has a diverse album here; some of these tunes are serious and depressing, some are light-hearted and fluffy. Some have her voice bouncing between the notes with ease; some have her simply singing comfortably, easily. To some, this album may sound a little too pop; however, to country music fans in the known, this album isn't pop--it's mainstream country, mixed with a little alt-country for a hint of spice. Buy "Now", and here the evolution of a great singer/budding songwriter. You might just be impressed...and amazed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JESSICA On PBS' AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, August 14, 2004

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Hugo (HOUSTON, TEXAS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Now (Audio CD)

WOW!!! What a resonating and spectacular voice JESSICA ANDREWS has been blessed with! She's 19 years old and this is her third album! GREAT SHOW on PBS' AUSTIN CITY LIMITS - she is a confident, sparkling performer onstage, and her "live" vocals are powerful, soulful and she's a focused, entertaining performer - she is magically enchanting! I cannot wait till her next album.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's the commercial success for this album?, August 13, 2004

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C. Wodrich "experienced listener" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Now (Audio CD)

I'm very discouraged by country radio's inability to play anything but the "top 20" hits. It seems like most of the time I tune in, I don't hear the great country music found on the albums in my collection and I live in Indianapolis with the supposedly highest rated and CMA & AMA award-winning country radio station in the country!

At any rate, this album is a great blend of country-pop and Jessica's delivery of the emotion of the songs gets better with every album. She's definitely growing up!

Keep up the great work, Jessica. If you loved "Who I Am" and Faith Hill's "Cry", you'll love this album.