Shiver [ENHANCED]

Jamie O'Neal

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Mercury Nashville
• ASIN: B00004YWW4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,526 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Now here's a dilemma. Jamie O'Neal, who arrived in Nashville by a circuitous route that wound through Australia and Las Vegas, could forge an entire career as a talented Jo Dee Messina/Faith Hill clone. "No More Protecting My Heart" sounds exactly like the kind of L.A. bubblegum that Messina virtually exercises to in her videos, and it's impossible not to conjure the image of Hill on the shimmering seduction of "Shiver." But here's where the dilemma starts. Though this album marks her debut, O'Neal is a fully realized performer with a Ferrari of a voice. She's also an arresting and original songwriter. Example: "There Is No Arizona," a resonant, almost disturbing tale of broken promises and love denied, set to a sultry blues. There's nothing else like it on country radio, but chances are, O'Neal has lots more offbeat gems stashed where that one came from. Will she follow the road less traveled or the guaranteed path to megawatt success? The next album tells the tale. --Alanna Nash

Product Description
Import edition of the Country superstar's debut 2001 album includes one bonus track 'All By Myself', which was featured in the 'Bridget Jones's Diary' film along with the Grammy nominated soundtrack. 14 tracks in all. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the Shivers, December 27, 2000

By	Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

It would be too easy to pass Jamie O'Neal off as a Faith Hill wannabe. True, she's blonde and sexy; true, sometimes there's a hint of the Hill voice in her delivery. But Jamie is a singer and a star in her own right. First off, she's an excellent songwriter as evidenced in her hit, "There Is No Arizona." What a unique, refreshing and different song. Secondly, the passion and emotion in Jamie's voice does not sound forced or insincere. She really sounds like she means the things she sings about. And the production, instrumentation and back-up vocals are superb. Truly, a great debut album from a lady we should hear a lot from in the future. In addition to the aforementioned "Arizona" track, there are two classic songs here: "She Hasn't Heard Him Yet" and "I'm Still Waiting." These are great songs, that really tug at the heartstrings without being maudlin or sappy.

Actually, the whole CD shines with some really great up-tempo numbers, ballads, and a very good duet with Mark Wills.

Try this album out and let's get Jamie up where she belongs!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There is no Arizona - song of the year?, December 31, 2000

By	Brian (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

I truly believe this song, "There is no Arizona", may be the song of the year. It's lyrics are haunting and the music is addictive. The sound is like no other in country music today and it will stop a person in their tracks the first time they hear it. I think Mrs. O'Neal is going to be a big hit on the country scene because she brings something new to country, which is hard to do these days. Her sound is enough in itself but with her ability to create her OWN music, she is here for good. In my opinion, there really is only one more song on this CD that will crack the top ten and it is the title song, "Shiver". The song with Mark Wills will make a run but I don't think it will make it. I enjoy all of the songs on the CD but none of the others have the same "gotcha" attribute as "Arizona". The CD is worth the money just to listen to her unique, sultry voice - singing and speaking. A very cool CD and a great new addition to country music.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abolutely Amazing!!, February 7, 2001

By A Customer

There are no words to describe what a great CD this is! Jamie Oneal has accomplished an amazing feat with her debut album! When I first heard the song "There is no Arizona" on the radio, I immediately related to it, and what the woman in the song was feeling. I pointed the video out to my boyfriend one day while watching CMT, and he surprised me with the CD for Christmas. I didn't think that it would be very good, but no other CD has occupied my Car, Computer, or CD player at home. This is a constant Album I cannot get enough of! My boyfriend even likes the songs on there, and that is a stretch for him. He doesn't particularly like female singers. We get in the car now, and he is like "honey, do you have that Jamie CD in here?" It's great! Look out Faith, Martina, and the Chicks.. here comes Jamie, and she is about to Explode into the Country scene like you have never seen before! Congrats on your debut Jamie! You deserve it!