Strange Flower

Aya | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Naked Music
• ASIN: B0001XAOJI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,604 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This "Flower" Blooms., October 23, 2004

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The Groove (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strange Flower (Audio CD)

I've been a close follower of the Naked Music label for over two years, so when I came across Aya's release, I had to run and get it. I really liked her in the deep-house project Blue Six, and thought she did a decent job as one of the vocalists in Sweetback's otherwise flawed second LP. Those who are familiar with their work as well as Aquanote (another act on the Naked Music label) will find little to find fault with when they check out "Strange Flower." This is a disc of unpretentious r&b with a few subtle touches of jazz; the skillful production smartly works around Aya's voice, which is somewhat limited in range but is otherwise appealing. "Uptown" and "You're Not the Only One" best represent the disc's overall laidback vibe, and the same can be said for "Put Your Faith in Us" and "Do What You Want." It's been a while since we've heard anything from this label, but Aya comes out strong with a fine record that doesn't disappoint.

51 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and approachable ambient music., January 11, 2005

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Christian Hunter "Christian Hunter" (Austin, Texas Santa Barbara, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange Flower (Audio CD)

I'm soon opening a contemporary restaurant in Santa Barbara, and so I've been trolling around for high quality ambient music...Aya, and this CD "Strange Flower" certainly count as that. Sumptuous lyrics, non-offensive percussion, and intelligently patterned rhythm, combine to create a near-perfect ambient album.

For those who love this CD and are looking for something similar, consider the following artists:

Blue 6 - probably my favorite album of the year (they only made one)

Caia - appeared on zero 7's album. swedish (i think), and has one of the most unique of voices

Nude Dimensions,

Projections, and,

Miguel Migs

All ambient; all excellent.

Enjoy,

Christian Hunter
Santa Barbara, California

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY!!!!, February 14, 2006

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maurice braxton (columbus, oh United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange Flower (Audio CD)

This is the kind of sound I have been looking for years now. I love music that has this kind of laid back sexy feel to it. I think she is better than Amel. I hope Aya don't change her sound just to please the mainstream.

If you want a cd that is nice that you can play when you are not feeling anything to upbeat this is for you. The sound is awesome. A must have for any major music fan.