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Taking Chances (CD/DVD)

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Unfortunately they do not tell you that the DVD is only a preview of Live in Las Vegas which I bought at the same time!!! If I knew that I would not have bought this CD! I was looking for DVD's not a CD - beware!

With the exception of the "Alone" cut, this CD will make a nice coaster. And I am a huge Celine fan, seeing her in Vegas twice. This was a big disappointment. Sure, if you want a hip, edgier Celine, this is for you.

Ah, Celine Dion. All of us know her and most of us love her, even if we tend to buy her CDs in sunglasses and disguise them in Bob Dylan jewel cases. However, her long-awaited new English album "Taking Chances" is a startlingly impressive, aptly-titled departure from her typical adult contemporary sound. Brimming with weighty themes and fierce versatility, it should win her newfound respect.

Throughout its 16 tracks she runs the gamut of emotions as skillfully as always, but the sappy love ballads take a backseat to darker subject matter and solid rock sounds, courtesy of fine production work from the likes of John Shanks and ex-Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody. Singing with wild abandon, slow-burning passion and all places between, she sinks her teeth into themes of unrequited love ("Shadow of Love", the Ne-Yo penned "I Got Nothin' Left"), escaping spousal abuse ("This Time"), and grey day melancholy ("Skies of LA"). The soaring, graceful title-track mirrors some of her best known hits but still befits its title.

Refreshing is the fact that she is no longer over-sings needlessly. A cover of Tim Christensen's slinky "Right Next to the Right One" as well as the sexy, Middle Eastern flavored "Eyes On Me" both prove this, as does the offbeat, guttural blues-rocker "That's Just the Woman In Me." The insecure attachment of Linda Perry's "My Love" and a cover of Heart's desperate, clawing "Alone" are absolutely spine-tingling and demand attention, while "Fade Away" sounds as tortured as it does resilient amid its angst-ridden guitar riffs as her vocals surge high enough to scale Everest.

A few songs in the middle of the album are unremarkable, but with such a thick track list that is relative - this release is a definite winner. Dion is a singer in every sense of the word, infecting each song with grace, power and agility, and she indeed takes chances and succeeds which is sure to win her new admirers and keep the already initiated more than sated.

This special CD/DVD version features live performances from her "A New Day..." Vegas showcase, and there is also a special gift pack with the CD, DVD and a sample of Dion's latest fragrance - she really needs to stop with the perfume.

Celine dion--nuff said. One of the greatest singers of this generation. Her voice is unparalleled. The songs are so meaningful, well-written, and well-sung. Well worth the price.

I purchased this cd for my daughter. She is a pastry chef, and when she is stressed baking she pops in Celine Dion and it just calms her and soothes her while she is baking. It's so awesome to sing to her tunes.

I would have liked to seen more videos, but it was a good start to my collection. Would buy from them again, purchased a used copy cd/dvd came in good condition, cover torn a bit on top edge. Showed up very quickly.
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Even though it is not Celine's best and I do like her love songs better, they are still,in a way, on this CD, just edgier. When I heard of her new style, I was turned off. I was so used to Celine singing love ballads. But after listening to this CD, I like all of the songs on this CD. The odds of liking all of the songs on a CD is rare, and that makes this CD a WINNER!!! Buy this, you won't be upset, but be sure to gives the songs some time, listen a couple of times, and you'll start to love the songs.

After her 5-yr. stint in Las Vegas, Celine is even more powerful (if that's possible)in her new album. Her happiness shows through - the fact that she was able to work a regular schedule with more home life. Her voice is magnificent! And her looks! She's more beautiful than ever.

Celine Dion does it again with this CD. Entirely enjoyable and very reminiscent of One Heart. This CD could have been recorded at the same session. Unfortuneately I can't say the same about the limited DVD with this set. Was not worth the added price at all. Packageing could have been much better thought out. I know we are going green these days, but that doesn't excuse a poorly designed package that only looks nice on the outside and when you open it, you discover a CD and DVD that are hard to get in and out of the package. Don't waste your money on the combo, just get the CD alone.

Didn't expected... but is really more than I could think it was going to be.

Celine Dion's new cd doesn't leave my car! From the beginning to the end... I'm really touched. She's still the same but more rocky... more edgy, more fited in the new millenium.

The best voice in the best packaging!

Worth every cent.