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The Power of Music (Digipak)

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This album Is a breath of fresh air very musical with Killer songs . I can see why Kristine W now has 5 number one Billboard Dance Hits . If only radio would play these songs It would be a better world . Definately one of the most uplifting Albums I have purchased In Months . THe new single " "The Power Of Music "with Big Daddy Kane is super fabulous . You Go Miss W !!!Love Tony James

I've been following Kristine W's career since she first hit the music scene with "Perfect Beat" which introduced the world to the soulfilled voice behind those bright blue eyes.
She followed up with the huge success of "Land of the Living" which cemented her as a Dance music fixture, a gay icon, and a force in the music industry.
Her following albums "Stronger" and "Fly Again" helped Kristine acheieve the kind of recognition she deserved helping her hit numerous back to back #1 Dance singles and make her one of the most popular dance club acts in the country.

For years I've been saying WHY OH WHY ISN'T SHE MAINSTREAM??? Well Kristine put out an album that I truly believe could "cross-over" and it's all in one amazing album, "THE POWER OF MUSIC"!!! 16 songs that blend and flow so perfectly together it was as if they said we're going to give you an album of #1 songs!! Literally the whole album is amazing and each song could be it's own single. To kick off the album "Be Alright" which is my favorite song on the album it just sets the mood for fun, positive force, and re-introduces the voice that is unmatched in today's music scene! She gives a wink to the past by having Big Daddy Kane rap the opening of "Power of Music" and again the song just rocks the house! 4 of her latest #1 singles appear on this album (Never, Walkaway, Love is the Look, and The Boss) as well as a slamming remake of "Feel What You Want" that gives new life to this instant classic! One of the most perfect songs on the album is "Not so merry go round" which is sung almost as a lullaby that each time I catch a different phrase, harmony, or rift that gives me chills. The song is so beautiful it needs to be heard by everyone.

Kristine also looks flawless on the cover art and in the insert photos and the CD picture from the WALKAWAY video is just breathtaking, could she be any more gorgeous?? I truly believe this is her strongest, most consistent, and well polished work to date. I forsee big things for Ms. W and if she doesn't have the crossover success she deserves, I'm thrilled she's the GLBT/Dance music communities secret diamond!! She is amazing and I can't wait to spend the next few years working it out to Ms. W!!

Thank you for "THE POWER OF MUSIC" it's once again lifted our weary souls!
~Steven Dunn
Columbus, OH

I often tell people how much I love Kristine W and they say "who's that?" and then I start rattling off her numerous #1 dance hits and they are like "Oh, I love her too then!" The Power of Music is definitely a MUST HAVE!! The Boss, Love Is The Look, Never, Walk Away, Be Alrigt!!! They are all amazing!!

I have been a huge fan of Kristine W's since way back in '95 and have always been amazed by the music she creates. "The Power of Music' is NO EXCEPTION! From the beginning guitar wail of "Be Alright" to the upbeat and positive vibe of "Meet Again" Kristine delivers intense beats and rhythms while weaving messages in her own unique way. I LOVE the singles that have been released of course, but other stand outs are "Fade", "Window to Your World", the brand new '09 recording of her first single, "Feel What You Want", "Happiness" and "Not So Merry Go Round"(this one being ONE INCREDIBLE ballad). Thank you Kristine for sharing your music with all of us...thank you for your undeniable beauty and talent and thank you for "THE POWER OF MUSIC".

Yet another amazing work form Kristine the great!! Love the vibe and the selections on this Dance masterpiece. What a set of pipes. The "Power of Music" will keep your feet moving for some time. That being said, I have but one complaint about this album (and so many others today by other artists). The album is "over recorded". What I mean by that is the quality of the music is so "loud" that most of the songs virtually are on the brink (if not already) of distortion. I know what you're thinking and it is NOT my system. I know what it is capable of and this CD is unplayable at anything but a modest volume. My favorite song "Never" is a prime example (among others). Yikes, what did they do to Kristines poor album in the recording studio? Time to fire the audio engineer. Just compare this to her first CD, "Land of the Living" and you will know what I mean. LOTL is MUCH better recorded. Hell, I have a Casablanca Records box set that is hands down better in recording quality.(And most of those songs are over 30 years old!!!) There is just no room left for musical dynamics. (This is similiar to complaints I have read (and actually heard) about "remastered" albums. Yeah, they are louder, but often over-driven to the land of near distortion). Isn't that what they made volume controls for? Kristine, dear, if you read this...please fix. Looking forward to the next CD (I think). Drag the engineers out by the ears and find a better one. I'll just keep this one for my car ($200 system vs $20,000+ system). This is NOT to discourage anyone from buying this. On the contrary. You won't find a better dance album out there. But That's why only 4 stars. Recording quality suffers a bit. Enjoy!(just not on a good system that shows ALL the detail.

The Power of Music!
The Power of Kristine W!
I became a Kristine W fan when I saw her on the Rupaul Show that was on VH1 in the early 90's.
Ever since then I look forward to all her projects and her live show's when she is on tour.
If you like Dance,Soul,Jazz,R&B,Adult Contemporary,Rock and Pop music you will LOVE The Power of Music!
She cover's the whole music spectrum. The Power of Music will lift you up and put you down and then lift you up again! It will inspire you and feel good about yourself! It will make you cry! It will make you dance!
If you are a new Kristine W fan this album will be a good start! If you know her music then this is a must have! It is the BEST work of art yet!

Kristine W's, The Power of Music is an emotional roller-coaster journey that is not only fun to dance too, but combined with Kristine W's songwriting weaves the story of everyday life. I've always found that Kristine's message of "hope" always is very evident in each album she produces and I can't think of a better way to let my frustrations out then dancing to the beat of this finely attuned set of songs that embody "The Power Of Music".

From her last album, I have deemed that I would want "The Wonder Of It All" to be the theme of my wedding when same-sex marriages become legal in the state of Washington. So the mp3 is bookmarked somewhere in a folder on my computer for that occasion. This album I have found that I am really fond of "Be Alright". I have practically played this song and all of it subsequent remixes since the album's release on my bike rides to and from work and I have found that its a great way to unwind from the setbacks during my day. I have even commented to friends that I can totally hear this song being played on more than just dance-oriented radio stations.

Kristine W is a risk-taker and that is what makes "The Power of Music" truly an enduring set because each songs arrangements is unique and creative which plays hommage to the originals, such as, "The Boss", and "I'm Coming Out," also offering her own brand of medicine to get us through our days on earth' which is very prevalent in the re-invented "Feel What You Want".

Kristine W Has Done It Again!!! She Has Released Another Cd That Shows Her Versatility And The Reason She Continues To TOP The Dance Charts!!! Her Voice Is Freakin' Amazing And The Grooves Are HOT!!!!!! This Is The Album Of The Summer!!!! Listen To The POWER Of MUSIC KW Style!!!

KRISTINE W. HAS A HIGH ENGERY VOICE, AND HAS DONE IT AGAIN ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS FOR THE SUMMER TIME (DANCE CLUBS NRG DANCING )AND HER HER LOVE BALLADS FOR ROMANCE AS WELL IS TRULY THE POWER MUSIC OF ALL TIME.
SHE IS TRUEY LOVED BY HER FRIENDS AND FANS.LOL.BEST REGARD'S,MICHAEL STONE

I've loved Kristine W since Land of the Living but I must say that I am disappointed in her recent CD. There are no catchy songs and the songs seem to lack a their own identity. I've noticed the same issue before, but this time it's worse. I was really looking forward and I actually liked the boss when I heard the remixes and expected soemthing better from her.