Temptation / I'll Never Be the Same

Diana Krall | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 16, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B0001HOXI2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,214 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

DIANA KRALL Temptation (2004 UK 2-track CD single also includes Ill Never Be The Same picture sleeve with deletion punch hole through the barcode)

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101 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother.....Let's Hope for better., October 7, 2004

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JAIMO (HARTFORD, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Temptation / I'll Never Be the Same (Audio CD)

I am a fan of Diana Krall...I own every CD she's put out, her DVD and I have seen her in concert five times. This single is on The Girl In The Other Room CD. Rarely have I been more disappointed in a purchase then when I first listened to this CD..... After repeated listening that I hoped would lead to an appreciation of some aspect that I overlooked - I just don't even listen to it anymore. Perhaps the only greater disappointment was going to see her live on her latest tour in support of the CD.

Souless drivel well sung, is still souless drivel. Her new husband, Elvis Costello has done her no favors in writing the songs that are feature on the CD....I hope when the blush of romance has faded a bit she will find her way back to exploring compelling music again. I applaud her valor in trying to escape the confines of "The Great American Songbook" but this effort was ill advised. Do yourself a favor, don't buy the single, don't buy the CD and don't go see her perform on her current tour.

There's too much talent here to expect she won't provide plenty of good music in the future but this time she just didn't get it done. I am hopeful that this is just a stumble as she seeks to walk her own musical path.

My favorites CDs of hers are "Loves Scenes" and "Live In Paris" and the "Live in Paris" DVD is one of the best music DVDs of a live concert I've ever seen. Enjoy those and wait for her next effort.

46 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well done, but I still prefer the old standards, April 28, 2004

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John C. Bresnik (Escondido, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Temptation / I'll Never Be the Same (Audio CD)

What I loved about Krall was her revival of the old standards with a great voice and excellent piano work. But, it appears she has left her jazz fans behind. Not one recognizable title on this album -- no standards here. But, she's entitled -- she must be tired of all the touring and repetitious playing -- it gets a little old after awhile. Now, she's in a new era and her music will reflect that. I guess it's time for her to move in new directions and I'm sure she will attract new fans. But, as an old jazz player myself, I will miss her jazz -- at least we have these great recordings, the best being her "Live in Paris" DVD. Onward and Onward.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Until April..., March 16, 2004

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Bob T. (Langhorne, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Temptation / I'll Never Be the Same (Audio CD)

"Temptation", which will be the first single from Diana upcoming CD " The Girl In The Other Room", is a Tom Waits song with Christian McBride, et al. "I'll Never Be The Same" is a non-album track with Diana solo at the piano. Both are reminiscent of recent Diana releases. I am hoping that her April 27th release, which features songs written with her new husband Elvis Costello, contains a few uptempo songs like we've seen before on "Steppin Out". We'll all just have to wait until April.