From the Inside

Laura Pausini

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B00006LHYC
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,024 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Already a star in Europe, singer Laura Pausini guns for points west with From the Inside, her English language debut. She just might do it, too--Celine Dion was wildly successful peddling a similar set of gauzy, adult-pop ballads aimed straight at the heart. That said, Pausini eschews histrionics in favor of clear-eyed readings with the emphasis on melody and enunciation. The haunting "Every Little Thing You Do"--which appears twice, as a full-blown suite and a stripped down piano-vocal reprise--is pure gooseflesh, all shooting sonic stars and wispy minor chords behind Pausini's trembling mezzo. "I Do to Be" and "Every Day Is a Monday" (the latter already familiar to Italian and Spanish fans) are shiny, hands-on-hips pop struts and welcome reprieves from From the Inside's abundant slow-burning moments. --Kim Hughes

Product Description
English-language debut from the multi-platinum international superstar! Includes the hits 'Surrender' & 'If That's Love.' Atlantic. 2002.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent English-language Debut from a Fabulous Artist, December 29, 2002

By	Rudy Palma "The Writing Fiend" (NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I hadn't heard of Laura until 10/15/02 when I was at a free AOL show to advertise 8.0 in New York when a screen playing Laura Pausini's SURRENDER music video appeared from nowhere. Who was this person, and why were they showing her video? I soon found out, because she was suddenly on stage 5 yards from me lip-syncing the video, emerging from the darkness. Then the audio turned off, and she proceeded to sing the song live. By the time she'd left, she's sung SURRENDER and IF THAT'S LOVE. She'd captivated the audience; they loved her.

I have to admit, the two songs didn't particularly *amaze* me, but I very much admired her ability to get up and so splendidly perform in front of an easy 2000+ audience that didn't even know who she was. So I bought the CD on 12/03/02. I have loved it ever since. It absolutely spooks me to think that this talented lady was standing feet from me and I had no idea of just how great she was when the event was happening. It's very frustrating, but also an experience to remember; one like no other. The CD really amazed me that much. Songs like the rocking LOVE COMES FROM THE INSIDE, innocent yet excellent pop like EVERY DAY IS A MONDAY and SURRENDER as well as pure Celine-esque balladry with tunes like IT'S NOT GOODBYE and IF THAT'S LOVE all stick like ear candy. However, the best 2 tracks here are both versions of EVERY LITTLE THING YOU DO, an absolutely beautiful song, particularly the piano/vocal reprise version. (A little story behind the song: Laura recorded it with the same microphone Madonna recorded her hit FROZEN with. While recording Madonna would put her gum on the microphone. For luck, Laura did this too.) Indeed, Laura did not need the luck. How modest of her to think she needed any. One listen and you will certainly know she did not. Almost definitely after one full listen to this album and you will want to explore Laura's Italian and Spanish outings dating back to 1993; I know I do; I very much look forward to expanding my Laura collection past this CD. She is definitely an artist for you to be keeping your eye on. (The remixes of SURRENDER reached #5 on the HOT DANCE MUSIC/CLUB PLAY Billboard charts and are now at #7. They too are available as a cool CD-Maxi single that makes a nice companion to FROM THE INSIDE, and getting a copy soon would be a wise move-it's already out of print.)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laura Pausini, remember that name!, December 15, 2002

By	Ricar_2 (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

I was first introduced to Laura Pausini with the song SEAMISAI from Le Cose Che Vivi while enrolled in a Italian course at college. From then on, I was hooked on one of the world's most talented vocalist. Laura's voice knows how to capture your inner emotion, whether it is filled with love or simply heartbroken. It is amazing to see an artist carry that same vocal power in any language. From The Inside proves that Laura can capture any sentiment regardless of which tongue she decides to use. Songs like I Need Love, Do I Dare, and Without You are signature Laura. For those of you are that familiar with her work will recongize the "oooohhhh" she uses in You Are when jumping from the chorus to the second verse. Simply amazing! Contrary to popular belief, Every Day Is A Monday was not a translation of a previous hit, it was origionally written in English and later released as Il Mio Sbaglio Piu Grande/Un Error de los Grandes. The only disappointment I have is the lack of air play and video play that Laura is getting in the US. If you decide to purchase this cd you will not be sorry. Give this already proven world-wide superstar a try, if you are new to Laura get her The Best Of.../Lo Mejor de... cd, it showcases the best this amazing singer has to offer.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way to go Paula! :-), May 31, 2004

By	Christian Szita (Santiago, Chile) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a great album! I've been listening to Laura Pausini since long time ago, actually have some of her spanish albums but this is the first one I listen that's entirely on english. I tried to search for this album in my local music stores (even in Argentina) but seems only available to people in the US, so I bought it and I dont regret it. Some melodies are familiar to me, who had listened these same tracks on spanish vocals, and some others are just impressing. She's got that candid, pop, sweet voice that distinguih her from the rest.
You should buy this album if you havent heard her sing in english, and if you had, try buying some of her spanish-only albums.