Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 19, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005KAVP
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (297 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #76,772 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com's Best of 2001
These days there are more pop tarts on the charts than on the grocery shelves, and it's awfully hard to tell the kewpie pies apart. Granted Mandy Moore isn't exactly heading into Björk territory, but at least the 16-year-old is attempting to stake her own space. Jon Secada and Emilio Estefan Jr. supply Moore with percussive cuts like the single "In My Pocket" which is laced with a sinewy Middle Eastern sound. Moore also offers up jangly, breathy cuts like the heartfelt "17" which suit her cotton-candy vocals nicely. This isn't great art, but it is enjoyable, disposable pop, and that ain't shabby. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MOORE TAKES BIG CHANCE IN THE POP ARENA WITH NEW STYLE, June 20, 2001

By	G. McDermott (Palm Springs) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mandy Moore is back and is the only pop teen diva that is taking a chance in her music creatively, unfortunately it is not paying off as of yet.

Moores first single "In My Pocket" has to be one of the best new dance songs to come around in a long time. Produced by Emilio Estefan, it infuses dance, techno, disco, and a little middle eastern fuse that for some reason is not hitting radio....Why? when this song rocks, has great hooks, beats and is great while driving in the car at fast speeds on the freeway.

While Jessica Simpsons mundane, Britney Spears clone single "Irresistible" currently riding the Billboard wave into the Top 20 on the Hot 100 singles chart, "In My Pocket" can't even register into the chart-(they were release around the same time)....shame.

Moore took a big chance going into a different direction, and it shows on her album cover, very reminiscent to Andrea True Connection from her #1 disco classic (More, More, More) and France Joli with her Top 3 disco classic (Come To Me)- giving a 70s disco/dance feel.

Though this album is much better produced then the disco music of the 70s, has more feel, style and energy.

Even if Moore does not sell copies, she gets my full attention as a pop diva taking a chance with her career heading in a different direction.

With other standout songs "17", "Yo-Yo", "Crush"...this album is solid through and through.

My hats off to you Miss Moore for going the OPPOSITE direction of Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson.

A very good pop dance album.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mandy's Third Album is Sweeter Then Candy..., July 5, 2001

By	Brittany Rose (Winnipeg, MB) - See all my reviews

Mandy Moore maybe another cookie cutter pop princess, but she's climbing out of the dough with her Junior album. The young singer has a really distinct sound, that blends pop, guitars, east indian music and a sugary voice. I orignally listened to some clips on a site of her CD, then proceeded to Amazon and found great reviews so I went out and got the album...and I'm here to say YOU SHOULD TOO! There are two main themes that are carried throughout the album: Guitary Upbeat Pop songs, and the whole Middle Eastern music. Despite the themes, every song stands out in some way, so no two are exactly are the same.

One of my fave guitary type songs is "Yo Yo" a poppy track you'd find on any teen show, with a mix of guitars and slick beats. Similar songs to this are "Cry", which is a bit slower, "Crush" that reminds me a bit of the Plumb song "Stranded.", and "Turn The Clock Around", a sweet song.

As for the middle east music, there is the dynamic first single "In My Pocket" that is doing well on the radio, despite being so different. "You Remind Me" has a more upbeat tempo, thats a bit more poppy, but has a very interesting "Meditation" guitar in the backround. "Saturate Me" is a really nice ballad with the same sort of theme, but a bit more subdued then the other tracks. "One Sided Love" has a whole drum beat, african choir sound effects, and a cool yelling chorus...if you enjoyed her first singles ethnicity you'd love this track. "It Only Took a Minute" is sort of a crossover of the two themes, that sort of reminds me of earlier Madonna songs.

There are a few songs that have a different style then the two listed above. "17" is a perfect ballad for Mandy to sing as it suits her vocals, and delivers a good message about waiting. "From Loving You" takes Mandy down a country road, and it sort of reminds me of Britney's "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know...". "Split Chick" Is a very different song with a sort of techno sound effect in the back. "When I Talk To You" is the song Mandy co-wrote and its a really nice acoustic ballad that showcases her vocals...and to put it honestly, its a lot better then Britney's co-written track, "Dear Diary"...Listeners and Readers, if your looking for a truly different and talented singer, pick up this album!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Pop Album, March 23, 2002

By	Donovan Juan (Perth, WA Australia) - See all my reviews

Although not as famous as Britney and Aguilera, Mandy Moore's second real album ("So Real" and "I Wanna Be With You" are actually the variants of the same theme) is very good. Most pop artists stick to chart-ready 'just add water' formulas. the album does nothing of the sort. Going for a more adult sound and featuring elements of middle-eastern influence and acoustic soft rock sounds, this album is a great deal better than most pop albums out there. It is a shame that it did not do quite as well as Britney, but I praise Mandy for the lack of Max Martin.