Once Upon Another Time [Explicit]

Sara Bareilles | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 18, 2012
• Label: Epic
• Copyright: (P) 2012 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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• Total Length: 24:17
• Genres:
  • Pop
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• ASIN: B008234RGA
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #52 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Pop

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars They may be lies but say we'll be alright May 22, 2012

By Brett Corkins VINE™ VOICE

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

One of musics best vocalists is back at it again with Once Upon Another Time, a teaser if there ever was one.

Sara Bareilles hasn't been away from the studio for too long since Kaleidoscope Heart was released but that didn't stop her from giving her us what she calls "a love note to her fans" in the form of this EP, Once Upon Another Time. I've said many times that I think Sara has the best voice in music, hands down, a fact she backs up beautifully with this new offering. What is mysteriously missing is her upbeat tunes that got her on people's radars to begin with. However, this is a lesson in true musical prowess. No song offers anything more than subtle guitar, light drumming (maybe), some strokes of the piano, and gorgeous use of strings. There isn't a thing hindering her talent here, this entire CD is nothing but Sara destroying naysayers. No song does this better than the standout, Stay. The notes Sara hits are breathtaking, yet simple, and show her doing things vocally she hasn't done since her live album, Between The Line.

Lie To Me is the other highlight, with a nice kick drum beat, chunky guitar, and nice use of the piano and strings as background instruments that add a lot of depth. Lyrically, Lie To Me is my favorite song as well, with lyrics like "If I take you and your word then I'm empty handed" and "Look in my eyes when you say you love me so I can see you lie to me." It's scathing in an upbeat way, if that makes sense. And it's something Sara has perfected over the course of her career. She'll sleight you but rest assured she'll do it while making it catchy.

All in all, as much as EPs bother me--only because they leave me wanting so much more--Sara delivers the goods. In only 5 songs she does things with her voice and music that artists can't attain in an hour's worth of music. Sara is an artist that realizes she's where she is because of her fans and Once Upon Another Time is proof of this. Highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! May 22, 2012

By Mary C. Young

Format:MP3 Music

This EP is absolutely amazing. Even after just a first listen, it is evident how great this EP is. It shows Sara's diversity in her songwriting, with songs like Lie to Me and Stay being with more of a modern soul sound, and Sweet as Whole being the most direct, honest, hilariously true song I have ever heard from her.

Once Upon Another Time- A great song that is almost all a cappella. It is , as is expected, mildly depressing. But the harmonies are beautiful, and it reaches into a Kaleidoscope Heart-esque, yet somehow fresh Sara.
Stay- A very soul-inspired song that Sara says is about new love. Released as a promotional single. Fantastic vocals ont his song!
Lie to Me- Reminiscent of 'Come Round Soon' and 'Not Alone,' this song expresses a sort of anger over someone... classic sara, once again.
Sweet as Whole- There are not even words to describe how much I love this song.....
Bright Lights and Cityscapes- Probably already my favorite track on this EP.It is a very well versed Sara song, with a haunting piano melody and Sara's vocals to cover it. This song is truly beautiful and sad.
Overall, a fabulous new collection of Songs from Sara. Would recommend to anyone!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sara B does it again with heart-wrenching, soulful vocals and lyrics May 25, 2012

By Craig Johnson

Format:MP3 Music

This woman is a vocal and lyrical genius. Sara B is endlessly talented and this EP proves every ounce of that. Sure, we all love us some upbeat Sara, but sometimes we all need to get a little emotional...and this EP will certainly do just that. Also with "Sweet As Whole", a song that will surely be my summer anthem, in the mix, we get to laugh a little too. I didn't think I could have been any more of a fan than I already was, but I've only fallen deeper into my Sara B coma thanks to this EP.