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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vanessa's best CD!, October 14, 2007
I liked Be Not Nobody, loved Harmonium, and absolutely am AMAZED by Heroes And Thieves. While Vanessa has always incorporated classic pop like Carole King and Billy Joel into her music, she really goes in the classic pop direction on Heroes & Thieves (the piano on the song "Heroes And Thieves" is even a bit like Billy Joel's "Piano Man"), and she pulls it off extremely well - aided by her voice, which doesn't over-emote as much on this CD. I think this kind of music suits her voice better than some of the Goth-influenced and darker stuff she has done before. "Nolita Fairytale," with its rollicking, busy rhythm, also is different from most of the CD. Favorite songs are: "My Best," "Spring Street," "Come Undone," "Heroes And Thieves," and "Home."
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heroric Vanessa, October 10, 2007
Vanessa Carlton returns with her third studio album, stirring up the music world with her pop ballads. Heroes And Thieves is in large comparison with its predecessor, and basically is an extension of tracks to Harmonium. Carlton's composition and performance are very much the same between the two albums revealing that she has more then likely discovered her signature sound. That's a great accomplishment, especially for a pianist her age. Pieces from this album are artisticlly driven by melodic vocals, and harmonic backing by guitars, bass, back up vocals, and crafted string sections. Percussion was carefully selected to blend majesticlly into a song, and create an end product which will leave fans in awe. Progressions are simple, but are so perfectly perfromed they are purely pleasing to one's ear. Dynamics are in full, bringing forth the clarity and distinctiveness to musical lines and chords. Joining Carlton on the track "The One" is none other than Stevie Nicks, and the two make an interesting pair of performers. It leaves a listener to hope for more collaboration with other artists on future albums and show tours. Once again, Vanessa worked with Third Eye Blind's Stephin Jenkins making it clear that the duo end up creating amazing music. After a hearing of Heroes And Thieves; fans will be left with their fingers crossed, hoping Vanessa Carlton lands another record deal to create even more albums.
Stand out tracks:
"Hands On Me"
"Come Undone"
"Heores And Thieves"
"Feels Like Me"
"Home"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome back Vanessa, and thanks for the great album!, November 21, 2007
I love Vanessa's music style, the melodic yet syncopated rhythms with a strong piano background. It may seem simple, but in some ways that's what makes her music so refreshing. While "Be Not Nobody" had a few tracks that I liked, this album is as a whole one I could listen to all the way through without skipping any tracks. Her best album to date. My favorite tracks are "Heroes and Thieves," "Come Undone," "Fools Like Me," "My Best," and "Nolita Fairytale," which is an excellent opener. Great music Vanessa; keep it up. I hope people who aren't familiar with Vanessa Carlton's music give it a try. You may be surprised.
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