Positively Somewhere

Jennifer Paige | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B00005O54C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,754 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After scoring a hit right out of the gate with her debut single, "Crush," Jennifer Paige called on the big guns for her follow-up. And so "These Days," Positively Somewhere's lead song, was cowritten by Phil Thornally, the former Cure bassist who put Natalie Imbruglia on the pop map in the late '90s. Sure enough, "These Days" has the platinum-plated attitude of something that's got "radio hit" written all over it. The rest of the album is surprisingly consistent considering that it was recorded all over the U.S. with 11 different producers. All the tracks share huge anthemic choruses you'll hate yourself for singing along with, and some oddball sonic touches that keep things interesting. "The Edge," for instance, boasts a nutty, rumbling bass line that's so weird it becomes completely addictive, while "Make Me" is laden with hooks. The least you can say for Paige is that she knows a catchy song when she hears it--and she'll make sure you hear it as well. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

German limited edition of 2001 album includes a bonus disc with four non-LP tracks, 'While You Were Gone', 'Always You' (The Ballad Mix), 'Crush' (Tiefschwarz Hollywood Extended) & 'Stranded' (Video). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positively Smashing!, November 22, 2001

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Hippolytos (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Positively Somewhere (Audio CD)

Having bought Jennifer Paige's debut album, I'm ashamed to say I never listened to it other than the lead single "Crush." After listening to her new release, "Positively Somewhere," I'll have to go back and listen to every word.

"Positively Somewhere" is actually the best pop album I've heard in years. Chock-full of cuts all of which could be radio hits, Paige delivers a flowing array of songs that is thematic, but not conceptual, all with a pop sensability and a distinctly rock edge. Paige's whiskey voice is delicious, and I'm here to tell you I'm devouring every note. This CD has not left my player since I put it in 2 weeks ago.

There's no dismal teen bubblegum drivel here. This is what pop music should be. The lead track "These Days" resounds with its percussion and guitar hooks, telling the listener that Paige is definitely on her way. "Here With Me" finely presents Paige's ethereal voice on a dance-rock track that for some reason calls to mind both Enya and Pat Benatar -- strong music, good beat, great lyrics, and just one heck of a song. Nowhere is Paige's musical ability more prevalent than on the album's third track "Standed." Paige's only backing vocals on the entire album are her own. Usually, this can be a mistake, but here it's just divine. Jennifer knows harmony, and "Stranded" soars with musical riffs and tight vocals. This song is positively addictive. "Make Me" dares her lover to take everything she has. It's a track guaranteed to turn a man on and to make women say "Right on." Other standouts include "Not This Time," which tells her ex that he needs to move on because she already has; this is Paige's "I Will Survive" cut. "You Get Through" is a sweet song declaring her surprise and giddiness that she has found love, but it's not sappy or juvenile. If "The Edge" doesn't make you get off your butt and dance, then there's something seriously wrong with you.

I can't say enough about this album. I don't understand the negative reviews. This album is a must-own for anyone who loves pop music, and has been in despair since the Mickey Mouse alums took over the chart. "Positively Somewhere" is everything pop music should be. Buy it -- you won't regret it!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing New Album from Jennifer Paige, December 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Positively Somewhere (Audio CD)

Sadly, Jennifer Paige is another forgotten artist in the world of "Pop". She doesn't get the recognition she deserves. When I first heard "Crush", I really liked her voice and her style of music, very catchy and different. I've been listening to "Positively Somewhere" in my car and I've been burning that CD up! This is an album that you don't get tired listening to. She is more mature and contemporary than say, "Brittany" and "Christina" and has way more talent! She has real talent and is a "true" artist. A natural talent, in my opinion.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars o_O Even Better Than The First Album!! ^_^, December 16, 2004

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*Stripped* (Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Positively Somewhere (Audio CD)

I loved her first album,it was an album full of ballad songs with catchy tunes and chrouses talking about love.Now this is more an upbeat album with only 2 slow songs.Get ready to dance and sing like crazy.
1."These Days"-8,2.It has a rocky guitar and it has great vocals and lyrics.I think is a cover though.Her first single
2."Here With Me"-8,6.A fantastic song,I love the lyrics and the chrous.A bit rocky too.
3."Stranded"-9,5.The ballad of the album.This is another cover,but its way better than the original,the music is completely different.This was her second and last single of the album.A shame
4."Make Me"-8,7.The latin song of the album,it has single material and is catchy and great to dance to,but it gets a bit annoying after a while.I still hearing it,though.
5."Way of The World"-7,6.An upbeat ballad with has awesome vocals and a fantastic chrous.In my opinion the chrous is repeated a lot of times,but it's still a good song.
6."Not This Time"-9,1.Another superb catchy and upbeat song.It has single material,a good vibe and vocals.Stand Up and Dance.
7."You Get Through"-7,7.I love the lyrics and her voice here,is a slower song,but with a good vibe
8."Feel So Far Away"-7.An alright song that is great to sing along to,but is not a wicked song.It's really slow but relaxing at the same time.
9."The Edge"-9,6 It's the most upbeat song in the whole album,its just sooooo catchy.I never get ride of it,its a shame it wasn't released as a single :(
10."Tell Me When"-7,3.Another good song(but not great).The music is Ok,the best here is her voice.Is more slow than upbeat.
11."Stay The Night"-7,1.I like the vibe and her voice,it's upbeat but is not as catchy as another songs.The chrous is not that great.
12."Vapor"-7,8.It's a good song,it's not the best one but it's very listenable.It's an upbeat song too.

My Rank of The Album
The Best Ones :)
1.-The Edge
2.-Stranded
3.-Not This Time
4.-Here With Me
5.-Make Me
6.-These Days
7.-Vapor
8.-You Get Through
9.-The Way Of The World
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"The Worst"(Still Good,though)
10.-Tell Me When
11.-Stay The Night
12.-Feel So Far Away