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Sound of White

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To date, only one track from this album has been released as a single. Scar (Track 3) caught my attention sufficiently to inspire me to buy the album, but isn't the best this singer/songwriter has to offer. This is a collection of songs with the honesty and musicality of sarah mclachlan minus the maudlin sentimentality. The arrangements are gorgeous and umcomplicated, and Missy's voice and conversational lyrics capture the down to earth, 'real' feeling fo the album. If you like strong female talent, Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones, Katie Melua, Keri Russell, or Michelle Branch, get into Missy Higgins.

The Sound of White is the debut album from Australian singer/songwriter Missy Higgins. I recently picked it up after months of speculation, but now wish I hadn't waited. This is truly one of the finest albums I have heard in recent years. Where do I begin? The breathtaking title track sends shivers up my spine every time, and then there is the beautiful "Ten Days" and the latest single "Special Two". More fine tracks fill a great collection. The piano player is just mesmerising. The only fault I have with the album is the very first single "Scar" which I have never liked, it does feel out of place on the album (in my opinion). Aside from this very minor detail, I highly recommend Missy's debut album to all. Do what you can to get a copy.

I came across Missy Higgins while listening to DIG Australian Radio on the Internet. On Missy's web site, you can preview all 13 tracks in their entirety - so there's no risk that you'll buy 12 tracks of filler to get the one song you like. The site works like a CD Player, so you can load it and enjoy. With that said, I find myself:
1. Compelled to go back to the site often to play the tracks and,
2. Buy the CD even though I can run it free off my computer.

Comparisons to Nora Jones and Sara McLachlan are a bit unfair, although folks who like Nora and Sara might like Missy as well. Americans will find her Australian accent quite nice. The music is simple and not overproduced. If you find this music doesn't suit you, like other reviewers, simply move on. There's nothing to trash here. She writes her own music and comes across as a real person. Either you like it or you don't. Again, you can run through the whole album before committing, then come back and buy from Amazon. Given the cost of the import and the availability of the music, I'd opt to wait for the release in the United States, however.

My friends in Australia shipped this CD to me so I could hear for myself what the hype in Australia was all about.

The album is very playable and I love the mellow melodic sound of Higgins voice on tracks like Scar, The River and The Special Two. Another reviewer bad mouthed this album because they said they couldn't dance to this music. Well they are right, this isn't dance music. This is well crafted and beautifully sung music. Higgins voice has a unique earthy quality to it that is a welcome change to the over produced pop drivel being pushed down our throats by the music labels this year.

I was just song-surfing on Yahoo's Launch when I happily stumbled upon this amazing young Australian singer/songstress. Missy Higgins is the freshest wind that has blown in the music industry in years. I immediately looked up her website and she has several videos which can be viewed. I won't even bother trying to compare her with anyone, because, as far as I am concerned, no one else (as far as new talent in the past five years) is even in the same building. Just take the time to check this young lady out! You will definitly be blessed!

Upon my first couple listens of this album, I thought I might have wasted my money. I thought none of the tracks stood out, except for Scar, because I knew it from radio and such. But the album has grown on me tremendously, and appreciation has come with time. The Sound of White is breathtaking. I related with so many of the lyrics, and once I gave them a good listen, the music became more appealing as it had real meaning. Missy sings with such honesty, and her voice, while nothing especially groundbreaking, is soothing with enough edge to keep you intrigued.

I had heard the songs Scar and Greed For Your Love before I bought this, and thought they were pretty good. I figured the album would be "pretty good" too, but it completely exceeded my expectations. Although I love every track, my favourites are Any Day Now, Casualty, The River, The Special Two, and The Sound of White.

While the songs are catchy, this is not your average pop drivel. Don't just take this album at face value. Listen to the lyrics, and feel the music. You'll realise the full potential of The Sound of White.

missy higgin's music is truly beautiful. her voice is so pure and clear and somehow honest...and every song is just so pretty and calmn and meaningful...i really love this cd.
she reminds me a bit of jewel, but she's really a lot different than anything i listen to.
buy this!!!

I've been listenting to this album on Missy Higgins's website. She has all of the full tracks up on the main page. Her stylings and even her voice are mildly reminiscent of Tori Amos, but she has a few more mellow songs that I also really like. It's so wonderful to hear so many women writing and singing their own songs, and Missy Higgins is clearly another one of the better ones.

These are the words I choose to describe Missy Higgins. Her album 'The Sound Of White' breathes in a strong originality and exhales simple yet extremely effective, non threating melodies. And deep-felt lyrics that resinate with you long after you leave the comfort of you lounge, or car.
At only '21' missy has a unique, mature and at times heart wrenching voice, (especially in songs Nightminds, All For Believing, and Any Day Now) that is as refreshing as her 'girl next door' persona.
Sure she isn't everyone's cup of tea. And she's not trying to be. Her work seems to say...'Hey, hear I am, this is it!'. Simple. Whether you connect with her music is your 'good, or bad luck'.

Judging by the reviews I've read so far, I think people are either going to love this album, or hate it.
I'm with the majority of people who absolutely love this album.
The Sound Of White is one of those rare albums that you can play from start to finish without wanting to skip a single track. When was the last time you bought an album like that?
The music of Missy Higgins is best described as "uncomplicated". It is quite obvious that she writes her music in front of a piano or with an acoustic guitar in the hands (like most good singer/songwriters do). There is nothing pretentious or manufactured here. Even the album cover is under-stated.
Contrasting against the simple melodies is a level of complexity and maturity in her lyrics that I think people who don't like this album just don't get.
As a previous reviewer had pointed out, no you can't dance to it. But then, I would have been absolutely horrified and disgusted with this album if you could (You would be too if you've ever seen me dance).
No mate, this is an album for LISTENING, and if you listen close enough, you might just hear the sound of white....