Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II

Anya Marina | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 20, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CHOP SHOP RECORDS
• ASIN: B001IBCSAA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,834 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars rockin', clever, girly & fun, February 9, 2009

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"Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II" delivers, but with some issues. It is best to skip past the first few tunes. The top of this album sounds too corporate radio friendly. Some of Anya's charm is washed out when appealing to such mainstream sensibilities. (I will admit that 'Cut it Out' has actually grown on me.) The album finally fires on all pistons with 'Drop Dead Blues.' From here on out, the album returns to Anya bliss. The rest of the album enjoys that time-tested brand of clever girliness. The sound generally ranges from rock to indie folk. 'Vertigo' is one of the highlights. Not replicating her previous work, this material is more produced. Leaning away from indie folk, this new direction gives "Slow & Steady Seduction" a more commercial presentation. At times this new production employs electric guitars, large scale vocal dubbing and a philharmonic orchestra. The spectacular oddity here is 'Águas de Março.' As sang by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Elis Regina, I have long been enchanted by the Bossa Nova classic. Anya's rendition is pure ear candy. Comparatively, these songs are good but not as strong as those on her debut. The humor isn't quite as funny, the observations aren't quite as poignant and the melodies aren't as compelling. Length is another issue with this sophomore album. Even before removing the first few songs, the total length is only 35 minutes. Should you buy "Slow & Steady Seduction?" Coming from somebody who's been listening to Anya since the "Exercises in Racketeering" EP was first released, yes. "Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II" is a good album, but if you're new to Anya Marina, start with "Miss Halfway."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Seductive, November 18, 2010

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Julian Nam (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II (Audio CD)

I enjoyed Anya's first album, Miss Halfway, so I had to at least give this album a try. O.M.G.! This has become one of my favorite albums. From the first song (Move You) to the last song (High On The Ceiling), you really feel the seduction in every song. This is one of those rare albums where you'll truly enjoy every single track.

As far as individual tracks go, Move You, All The Same To Me, and Vertigo are fast and catchy. Listen to them just a couple of times, and you'll find yourself singing along to them. The other songs are a bit mellow, but they all stimulate your senses. The most seductive of them all is Waters of March; it is hot, passionate, sexy, lustful, and sensual.

Really looking forward to a follow-up to this album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love her!, May 18, 2009

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S. Casey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II (Audio CD)

Most of the time I'm not a fan of female artists, but I love Anya Marina. Her music is so unqiue and original. I loved it from the first time I heard it. Anya Marina is an amazing singer and songwriter and this album proves it.