Shades

Nina Storey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nina Storey Music
• ASIN: B000009NSE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,629 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Nina Storey is going places. The appealing mix of blues, pop, R&B, soul, and plenty of other natural ingredients on Shades is proof enough of that, as is Storey's popularity in her home state of Colorado. Check out the gospel-tinged chorus on "Let Us Walk," or the left-of-center ballad "Crown" (during which Storey's voice sounds uncannily like Tori Amos's), or the self-assured, funk-driven "False Ideas." The album's a little synth-heavy, which detracts somewhat from the main attraction: Storey's powerful, versatile, expressive voice. That's a minor quibble, though; the songs themselves--all originals--are strong and outspoken, with plenty of variety, whether it's the bittersweet entreaty of "Face" or the testimonial "No Man." Storey is someone we'll be hearing a lot more from. --Genevieve Williams

Product Description

Shades is a wonderful collection of songs that span gospel, blues, alternative rock-blues, and a style that can only be called "Nina".

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "breakthrough" recording. Nina's going to be HUGE!, April 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shades (Audio CD)

Shades gives Nina Story the opportunity to display her power and range. "Intro" is a short a cappella piece with Nina blasting away at the end leading right into "Let Us Walk" (my favorite track on the CD). This piece features a nice baffled Miles-like trumpet back up. Nina rocks into "Coffee and Margaritas" which features the words of her writing partner Jan Storey. "Crown" is Nina in a quieter mood. This song reminds me of pianist/singer Barbara Higbie (late of Montreaux). "If I Were An Angel" begins in this quieter mood but soon picks up into an almost reggae rhythm. "False Ideas" just rocks! "Face" is a sweet song written by Nina and shows maturity beyond her years. Whoa! "Left" is like an acid-flash-back to Janis Joplin. Is Nina singing in gold lamme bell bottoms and mules? "No Man" is another a cappella piece and well..."Disease of Suggestion" is another rocker featuring NIna's writing. "Blue Million Wish" you just have to hear; it has a Beatlesque quality that just draws you in. As I listen "Shades", the title track, I am reminded of the recently deceased Laura Nyro. This is an excellent closer. As you can tell, I'm a Nina Storey fan. I had the opportunity to see her once and what truly impressed me (besides her singing, writing, and performing!) was how such a tiny woman could have the range and power Nina possesses. GO NINA!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ARTIST!, January 9, 2000

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Melissa Robison (Granby, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shades (Audio CD)

I had no idea who Nina Storey was, but a few months ago I went to a Jonny Lang concert in Denver, Colorado and she just happened to be the opening act. When she started to sing I was amazed! She has a beautiful soulful voice! Shades has a variety of music that everyone can enjoy. My personal favorites on this CD are: "Crown," "If I Were an Angel," "False Ideas," "Face," and "Shades." I like all of the songs, so that is why I have so many favorites. In Febuary I am going to go and see her again at Blues Blast 2000 in Mesa, Arizona. If you have listened to this album and do not like it, you need to re-listen and you will see, that she is a very talented person!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful voice, great original lyrics., October 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shades (Audio CD)

This young Coloradoan put together the best CD from this region in decades. Great live, (see Bootleg CD for early mountain town live sets) Shades is a smooth collection of Jazz, Blues, Pop, and Gospel, from the studio that show cases a very dynamic voice, with super backups and solid guitar and bass licks. You will find yourself humming the tunes and searching for the liner notes. She will be big soon.