Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 3 [ENHANCED] [SOUNDTRACK]

Original TV Soundtrack (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 11, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 11, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B000SM7R8S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,111 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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It's hard to find a more upbeat way to start an album, any album, than Peter, Bjorn & John's "Young Folks." One of the most infectious indie-pop songs of the past few years, "Young Folks" plays off the sweet guest vocals of former Concretes Victoria Bergsman to rocket up into feel-good stratosphere. The rest of this collection does not quite reach these dizzy heights, dragged back down to earth by the ballads that pretty much make up the second half. Still, no wonder Grey's Anatomy soundtracks do so well: They tend to focus on melodic, accessible music of the indie persuasion, but they are also cannily curated, mixing emerging artists with more established (but not necessarily marquee) names. The third Grey's volume boasts a trio of new tracks by Mat Kearney, Gomez, and John Legend, but they're oddly sappy (Legend fares better than the other two). Among the acts who might well benefit from the exposure are Koop and "Come to Me," a fantastically bouncy electronica-swing tune (an odd mix, but it works); Bill Ricchini and his lovely "A Cold Wind Will Blow Through Your Door," a testament to its author's ability to update classic pop-troubadour sounds of the '60s and '70s; and Jesus Jackson's "Running on Sunshine", because why walk on sunshine when you can run on it? --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

Like the series that inspired it, Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack Vol. 3 ebbs and flows with songs that are sweet, quirky and heart-stirring. At its centerpiece is new and exclusive music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Mat Kearney, Grammy winner John Legend and the inimitable Gomez. The album's tracks, many of which can be heard during key emotional scenes over the course of the series, were chosen by the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes, and executive producer Betsy Beers from a large pool of artists introduced to them by music supervisor Alex Patsavas. Among the record's many highlights are Legend's spare and compelling "Sun Comes Up," Gomez's moving "Moon And Sun," and poignant compositions from Grace Potter & The Nocturnals ("Falling Or Flying"), Paolo Nutini ("Million Faces") and Brandi Carlile ("The Story").

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you sitting? 'Cause this album will knock you down!, September 11, 2007

By	Angie Engles (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews

To quote the Skittles commercial: "taste the rainbow"...and enjoy this groovy fun fest! It's almost a year to the day and another super soundtrack from "Grey's Anatomy" is out in full color. This is one good, good, good album...You might have to put out a few fires it smokes so hot!

I think it's amazing how each time you listen to a CD you just bought and instantly love, you find new things to love about it the next day and the next, the notes building on your ear, then sinking in to stay, the richness of it stronger than the day before...like pasta the day after you first cook it, it's better than ever!

Since Alex Patsavas is involved (the mastermind behind GA who picks the music for the show) you know this soundtrack has to be something else, every bit as good as the terrific show for which it gives the backdrop.

I adore "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn and John (very bouncy, very sixties, funny and so hard to stop repeating on your player!)..."Again and Again" by the bird and the bee (as melodic as anything the Carpenters ever did, but much more brainy)..."Something in the Water" by the Jealous Girlfriends (quirky and driven...remember "Ruby Blue" by Roisin Murphy from the first soundtrack?...this is along the same vein, but in its own way...)

Feist appears with a vocal delight called "Sealion"...all I can say is: wow! and more wow!Nina Simone would be jealous...the energy here is so contagious and dares you to keep up with its pace!

There's a 1940s sounding number by Koop called "Come to Me"...irresistible to dance to and very sweet and smart...I love it!!!

Two of the best ballads are: "A Cold Wind Blows Through Your Door" by Bill Ricchini (he gives my fave Josh Rouse some competition when it comes to smooth, sincere vocals) and the lovely "Falling or Flying" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, which burns your heart with its heat factor...

The good news for those of you who might have thought the first two albums were overly maudlin...the third soundtrack really rocks in lots of places (especially with the Jealous Girlfriends, Feist and Jesus Jackson).

There's very little time to be sad!! Well okay, you might need a lot of tissues for the soft and melancholy "Keep Breathing" by Ingrid Michaelson...Meredith must have been onscreen at the time:)! Seriously, this title was especially written for the now infamous wedding dress scene with Cristina! It's no wonder Sandra Oh's up for an Emmy. And lately it seems any music with strings in it(cello or violins) makes me weak in the knees...."Keep Breathing" indeed! You'll be lucky you don't pass out on the floor!

Other standout tracks include:

Jesus Jackson's "Running on Sunshine" gives you feet-tapping excitement with echoes of late 60s/early 70s soul the likes of Sly and the Family Stone. The cleverly suggestive lyrics will put a smile on your face as you dance around like a kid at heart! ("Ain't no clouds in my sky..."--"Something tells me you made me lose it" which I originally thought was "Something tells me your name is Lucy"..."We could cut the rule/make these walls go boom!"--love these catchy hooks, which sound better in the song than they look on paper:) !)

Robert Randolph and the Family Band's sexy "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" will have you searching for their older material (trust me on this, your ears will thank you!)

Mat Kearney's quietly effective "Breath In Breath Out" (which brings U2 to mind) got to me just the way music should...complete with "chills down your spine."

Gomez's "Moon and Sun" provides the expected--but always appropriate and somehow still fresh--tortured love song.

John Legend (how is it possible I just discovered this awesome singer a few weeks ago?) goes slow but still positive with "Sun Comes Up."

This is a must-have to the power of ten!!!You'll be playing it "again and again." Go out and invest right now...and let the sounds wash over you. Wallow in it if you want to. Meredith would!:)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars yet, another great soundtrack from grey's..., September 19, 2007

By	Toni Kitchen "ashley" (california) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loooove this album so much and have been listening to it everyday since i got it, im listening to it now as a matter of fact =] so let me give you a review of each song.
1.Young Folks - Peter Bjorn & John 5/5 one of my favorites.
2.Again & Again - The Bird And The Bee 4/5 niiiice song...
3.Something In The Water - The Jealous Girlfriends 5/5 probably my favorite song on the entire album.
4.Sealion Woman - Feist 5/5 love!! so fun.
5.A Cold Wind Will Blow Through Your Door - Bill Ricchini 4/5 another nice song.
6.Falling Or Flying - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals 5/5 i love this song a lot.
7.Come To Me - Koop 5/5 love!! really pretty. i love how it has that 60's vibe to it.
8.Running On Sunshine - Jesus Jackson 5/5 i had to get used to it but now i love it.
9.Ain't Nothing Wrong With That - Robert Randolph 3/5 i could see this on say the "you got served" soundtrack but not on grey's. not my first choice.
10.Million Faces - Paolo Nutini 3/5 ugh...i liked it at first then i got bored. just blah!
11.Breathe In Breathe Out - Mat Kearney 4/5 nice.
12.Moon and Sun - Gomez 4/5
13.Sun Comes Up - John Legend 3/5 it's ok.
14.Keep Breathing - Ingrid Michaelson 5/5 love it! very beautiful song.
15.The Story - Brandi Carlile 5/5

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic music, October 27, 2007

By	P. B. Owen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The CD was a great way to keep up with the newer artists. There are so many out there. The music is great and everyone should really love the CD.