Based On A True Story

Kimberley Locke

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2007)
• Original Release Date: May 1, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb Records
• ASIN: B000N0TLHU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,675 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Whether she has to put on a cowboy hat, kick it at the club, or cake on rock-chick quantities of black eyeliner, Kimberley Locke is going to see to it that you like her. Based on a True Story, the 2003 American Idol finalist's second CD, wanders through a dressing room of genres, wiggling into rock ("Trust Myself"), strutting around in R&B and dance ("Supawoman" and "Doin' It Tonite"), and unbuttoning contemporary country ("Fall"). Locke, an artist who otherwise exhibits a Queen Latifah-like gift for keeping it real, probably should have stuck to what fits best: pop (see the excellent first single "Changes"). That she doesn't--that she instead chooses to make an Idol-style show of her versatility--is a little bit of a letdown. But not much. Because she pumps personality and warmheartedness into every song, effectively if not ingeniously carrying off a boatload of styles, she'll still have a lock on a lot of mental lists of all-time-favorite female AI contestants, and deservedly. -Tammy La Gorce

Product Description

Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Kimberley knows her fans will be able to relate to this album because music is the universal language. In her first attempts at songwriting, the product is a collection of songs highlighting the good and bad points of love and friendship. Taking calculated risks and exercising her faith has proven to be the key to unlocking the music that lives within Kimberley Locke.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LOCKE-D AND LOADED WITH POTENTIAL HITS, May 1, 2007

By	Alan Dorfman "JukeboxJunkie812" (DELRAY BEACH, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Former American Idol finalist and current contestant on VH1's Fit Club, Kimberley Locke is finally getting, both musically and physically, comfortable in her own skin. Comfortable enough to even start writing her own material. Still, who would have guessed that it's the heart of a rocker chick that beats in her chest?

Though not brilliant, the CD "Based On A True Story" has a collection of songs that upstages the new Avril Lavigne CD and gives a hint of what we'd like to hear from the upcoming Kelly Clarkson CD.

"I Don't Wanna Know," "Trust Myself," "Any Which Way," "You Don't Have To Be Strong" and "Everyday Angels" are all potentially pop/rock hits with the caveat that we have yet to have a black singer succeed commercially in that marketplace. Heck, it's hard enough to find a successful black rock band that's won that battle. But maybe Ms. Locke's AI following can help bridge that gap.

But the label seems to be hedging its bets, including the pure cliche Destiny's Child pop of "Supawoman" and "Talk About Us" (for which Kimberley provides a strong vocal) as if tossing bones to black radio. And, if all else fails, there's the unchanged, unnecessary remake of Freda Payne's "Band Of Gold" (again, strongly sung) that ends the CD and should find favor with the Adult Contemporary listeners that made Kimberley's "8th World Wonder" a #1 song.

I am hopeful that radio will turn out to be color-blind and "Based On A True Story" will garner the acclaim it deserves. I hope so but I am doubtful. Still it's a huge step forward in Kimberley's development as an artist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry about this, November 1, 2007

By	Ninjalilly "sparklenshine" (Lorton, VA) - See all my reviews

I love Kim Locke, but I am dissapointed with the CD. I tried really hard to love it, but its just....boring! She has a great voice; my favorite voice to come out of AI after Kelly C and Carrie. Someone here said this is what we wish Kelly's CD was. Well, not me. I love KCs CD. Its great Angry girl, Emotional girl music. This CD just doesn't make me feel anything even though she sings about some of the same themes. I really can't put my finger on it. Maybe its too safe-sounding. I don't know. I actually even removed it from my MP3 player because I kept skipping over it anyway. I'm sorry to bring down the average, but I had to tell the truth. I even like Britney's album better and I can't stand her. :-)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Feel A Change, May 4, 2007

By	Josh "JAC" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

It's no secret that Kim has a great big, beautiful, powerful voice! I loved her first CD and could not wait for her to release another one. When she released her first single "Change" I counted the days until 'Based On A True Story' would be released.

"Change" is such a great song. A very poweful, melody driven ballad. It has been mixed for the clubs as well and released as an EP, too. (Check those out). I cannot get enough of this song. It gives me goosebumps.
I then heard the R&B flavored "Supawoman" which was available for download and fell in love with that. A complete oppisite song from "Change". Makes you bob your head. Has such a catchy vibe and lyrics to it. Great song.
Needless to say the day this CD came out I was at the store purchasing it. I wanted to listen to it several time before I gave it a fair review.
The CD relies heavily on pop/rock songs such as: "Any Which Way", "Trust Myself", "Friend Like You" and "I Don't Wanna Know" - which when listening to frequently, one seems to sound similar to the other. But, her voice shines over the music.
The good R&B songs: "Supawoman", "Doin' It Tonite" (Very upbeat and fun), "Talk About Us", "You Don't Have To Be Strong " and "Everyday Angles". These (in my opinion seem to be the strongest songs on the CD.
The few left over are a few strong ballads.

I don't understand why Kimberley is such an underrated artist. She wrote 9 out of the 12 songs on this set, she has an amazing voice and after seeing her in interviews she appears to be so grounded and down to earth.
Well worth the purchase!!

~~~~~JAC 07'