Sometimes A Circle

Louise Goffin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 18, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: DreamWorks
• ASIN: B00005Y23B
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,691 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite new record, February 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sometimes A Circle (Audio CD)

When I first heard "Sometimes A Circle" on the radio, I had to call in to find out who did this song. Bought the CD today... after 3 full listens, the whole record is stunning. Ms. Goffin is a brilliant (and gorgeous) singer and songwriter. I can't think of any current artist that writes this smart and makes it so addictively listenable. Damn.. THIS IS GOOD.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't Goffin a HUGE star?, June 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sometimes A Circle (Audio CD)

Louise Goffin's new CD is a brilliant collection of great songs and great production from a songwriter who could have been handicapped by her pedigree. But Goffin is obviously not letting anything get in the way of her talent. She's written some truly inventive, and memorable songs, and produced surprising and original tracks with the help of Greg Wells.
The title track has a fun, busy, doubletime groove that breaks down to a contrastingly dreamy bridge. Both sections are are good but together they're great.
"Instant Photo", the second single, is so catchy, I don't know why it's not a top 40 hit.
"I Can't Remember Why" is my personal favorite. I love the key change from verse to chorus, which is both surprising and beautiful.
I could review each and every song but, somebody once said, "writing about music is like dancing about architecture." ...or something like that. The point is: Buy the record. I Loved IT. Maybe you will too.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this haunting CD immediately, May 13, 2002

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Gerald Carter "lolcar" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sometimes A Circle (Audio CD)

I wasn't sure I even liked this album when I first purchased it, but after the 3rd play of the CD, I was a born-again convert (as are about 6 of my friends who have heard it since its purchase).
I have 2 older vinyl albums but they are so far removed from this CD I wasn't sure what to expect.
Not only is Louise's voice wonderful (just like her mom's - Carole King), so is her backup band. The combination of the voice and the music are what make this CD so sensational. In the words of a friend that just heard it this weekend - "What a haunting album". After trying to fall asleep the other night, all that was going through my head were several of the songs from this album. Couldn't think of a word to describe it until my friend made that comment. You will not waste your money on the purchase of this superb CD.