Customer Reviews

Shades

5 star:		(40)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

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!

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!

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.

I heard "Let Us Walk" one day on the radio and was just taken aback by the amazing voice on Nina! I rushed out and bought "Shades".....that was in May and I STILL get the shivers when I listen to them and realize how very talented they all are!! You have to be amazed at the range Nina has.....and how such powerful sounds can be emitted from a little bit of a woman like her. They're all truly amazing - AND just very wonderful people!! My favorites are Left, Crown, and Shades - and one that's not on any of the CD's - A Better Man.....you have to go see her to hear that one!

Thank you, Nina Storey for the most original music I have heard yet..... The only problem that I have with the CD is that the title track is the last one... Otherwise, Nina is destined to be the next Brittney Spears in the New Age of Music and recording. My opinion may not be the best but, i have one anyway. If you have a CD player, your collection is far from complete without this release. Period!! So, Nina, if you read this.... Give Me More!!!

I recently saw Nina perform live in concert and was blown away by her talent. I quickly went out and bought her Shades CD My favorite song is Let Us Walk, it gets your body moving and your soul shaking! This lady's fame is on the rise!

I have owned Shades by Nina Storey for a couple of years now. Nina's soulfull live performances were what drew me in but her studio recordings kept me groovin'. Shades begins with Nina's heart; which is represented by Let Us Walk. This powerful song accentuates Nina's amazing vocal range, and also gives an idea of the funk and soul Nina and her band are capable of throwing down. After Let us Walk, Nina takes us on a journey through her inner self. Coffee and Margaritas, Crown, If I were an Angel and the rest of the cd are the sound bites of Nina's experiences in life. No Man is also one of the standouts on Shades. No Man is a song that usually gets everyone's attention at the live shows, but don't mistake Nina as just another angry female vocalist (Alainis Morrisette, Liz Phair). Her presence and peace of mind are represented both in her live performances and her studio recordings, and Shades is no different. Shades ends with the title track, which raps up the album quite effectively. I highly recommend anyone to purchase Shades or Bootleg by Nina Storey. As a matter of fact I encourage all of my friends to check Nina's groove out whenever they get the chance. Rock on Nina. I am patiently waiting for the next album and hopefully a mid-west tour.

I had the pleasure of seeing Nina at the House of Blues in New Orleans in October, 1998 and although Meredith Brooks was a wonderful following act I found myself completely moved by Nina's performance. I bought the CD and of my humble collection of 150 CDs... Nina's is my most valued. Please give NIna a listen. She DESERVES to be heard. You will have found a DIAMOND in the rough.

I bought this cd after listening to two 30-second clips. Nina Storey has the most incredibly soulful voice, and any person who feels that their mind is underappreciated should listen to this cd. This cd is all about personal strength, and is combined with great beats, moving instrumentation, and is truly a wonderful experience.

I give this album 3 stars because I was shocked and amazed at what a beautiful voice Nina Storey has, however, the music just falls flat behind her. With her kind of energy I can only imagine her live. If you buy this CD you may be disappointed in the music and production, but you will never regret hearing Nina Storey's voice.