Subject to Change [Enhanced, Extra tracks, Import]

Vanessa Mae | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 4, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks, Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B00006JOB9
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,363,796 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2001 album for the international artist who's conquered the classical music world as well as pop. Teaming with producer Youth (Fine Young Cannibals, Bananarama, James, Crowded House, the Orb) to create this trance/dance infused album. Highlights include the first two singles, 'Destiny' & 'White Bird'. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Violin music on steroids, January 17, 2002

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Jozef (Atlanta, GA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Subject to Change (Audio CD)

The new album by Vanessa Mae marks a return to her first work. Unlike "Storm", "Subject to Change" offers more instrumental tracks, and does not sound as eclectic.

Pros:
* The album is full of energy and catchy and simple tunes.
* It is rare to see such a packed album (65 minutes) these days.
* The tracks "Destiny" and "Laughing Buddha" are like "Red Hot", Mae's signature tune, on steroids. The album is worth its price for these two tracks; the rest is just a bonus.

Cons:
* Vanessa Mae still thinks that when she sings in French, it will sound nicer. Among all those high-energy tracks, her singing feels a little out of place.
* The import version is a little pricey; you may want to wait for the US release.

Overall, Vanessa Mae has proven with her third pop album that she is here to stay, so get used to it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as some prior albums but good either way!, July 20, 2004

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Mykola (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Subject to Change (Audio CD)

I like a few other reviewers felt that some of Vanessa Mae's prior albums were better in originality and use of the violin than this album. It seems like she's trying to move even more toward a pop tilt on this album, but overall this album is definitely worth the purchase. Also, even though the violin is not predominant like prior albums her voice really shines through on the songs with vocals. I particularly like White Bird. Either way if you're a fan of hers I don't think you'll be disappointed because I really think it's an album that you just pop in and listen to!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WHERE STORM LEFT OFF.., September 29, 2003

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Shashank Tripathi (Gadabout) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Subject to Change (Audio CD)

Quite simply, Mae's latest album takes off where her last one left off. She makes you wonder why rock and roll is associated with guitars, not violins.

Once again, she weds a dizzying array of synthesized and generated sounds with violin playing of great warmth and dazzling virtousity. Expect beat-driven songs that combine her spiffy ability at the strings with various subgenres, as well as softer, more introspective pieces. The arrangements are classy as usual, and together with the well produced combinational elements, make for an entertaining album.

Caveat: it may get a little monotonous, but if you enjoyed Storm you will likely find something on Subject To Change to keep you interested.