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4.0 out of 5 stars Donna Summer's Returned to Reign , May 20, 2008

By	Antoine D. Reid "80sforever" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crayons (Audio CD)

I must say that I was surprised and not expecting this great album from Donna Summer. "Crayons" is not an attempt to recapture the sound and music she's perhaps best known as. This album is meant to stand against big artists of today and to capture the pop/hip-hop/r&b vibe that's popular today. Not only that but after being known as conquering disco, Donna Summer reaches ahead and goes for the club-crowd. Does it work? In all, yes. "Crayons" is fresh, exciting, has funny lyrics, introspective lyrics and outright unapologetic and fun.

You'll like how upbeat the sound and tone of this album is. This is really a club record, testing out different styles (or perhaps crayons). The songs that work the best for me were the title track 'Crayons' that has a Caribbean/island sound and features Ziggy Marley. 'Stamp Your Feet' is a pop/inspirational song where Summers urges her audience to take a stand and to make their voices be heard. 'The Queen is Back' is by far the most fun, with Donna Summer obviously speaking of her return to the scene and not holding back on the 'diva' attitude we'd expect from her. The last track, 'Bring Down the Reign' features a choir of children and Donna Summer putting aside the club-vibe for something epic in sound and pulls off a quite moving song.

What you may not like is the at times over-processed vocals that render her unrecognizable on some tracks. This is the only area of the album that bothers me because so many artists, including Cher, Mariah and Madonna (mentioned in other reviews) have gone this same route as if it's the only way to compete with others in the business. It took away from some songs when I wished we'd hear more of her voice which we know is great and strong enough not to be picked apart by a computer.

In all, a great effort from Donna Summer. I'm sure it'll be one of the albums that'll break out this year to everyone's surprise. Give it a listen, you will not regret it nor will you be wasting any money on purchasing it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Donna's Best Since 1984, May 30, 2008

By	Jeremy Gloff (Tampa, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Big A*s Sound, June 18, 2008

By	Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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Donna Summer's "Crayons" is an amazing return to form by this great singer. "Stamp Your Feet" is perched at #1 in my personal top ten. It's a great track that Donna co-wrote. I haven't seen a lyric sheet, but it sounds like she's singing "Make a big a*s sound!" That's my story & I'm sticking to it. ...Anyway that's what I'm singing as I drive along the road! The title track with Ziggy Marley bounces so joyfully that it's the perfect summer song. I may be wearing out the repeat button on the chorus, "Take a walk on the wild side, Don't be afraid, you could be mine." "The Queen Is Back" sounds like a musical biography referencing her hit "On the Radio," "She walks into the room & everybody knows, it's not a day too soon, she stands & strikes her pose." What a dynamic dramatic track! I also love "Drivin' Down Brazil" with its samba beat and Summer's expressive vocals. Other tracks like the 7-minute "I'm A Fire" and "Science of Love" are also excellent. This is a disc that is sure to be on my "best of 2008" list. Bravo!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Wait!
This CD is such a huge treat after so many years away from the studio. It has a very fresh sound and, moreover, a very confident sound. Read more

Published 16 days ago by John E. Temple

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music
I am in my fourties and an old Donna Summer's fan. The songs in this CD are great and I loved them. I strongly recommend this CD for everyone who loves Donna's music.

Published 3 months ago by Leonid Konoplev

3.0 out of 5 stars Sand On My Feet.
I'm not a Donna Summer fan ,but, after a year of hearing alot of hype about this new CD she had out I thought "why not?", so I snatched it. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Pocha Dot

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Donna Summer Album
Why would such a talented artist need to release such an album where she will act like she is twenty something? Okay, queen is back - but the lyrics made me wish she didn't. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Creature of the Night

4.0 out of 5 stars DONNA SUMMERS IS BACK!!!!
I am soooo glad to see Donna Summer is back with a new release after 17 years. And she has taken the Cher route and not the Vanessa Williams, Diana Ross route to make a comback... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Sebastian

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Great workout cd. My daughter and I enjoy listening to alot of the songs. Ms. Summer's voice is still powerful and enjoyable to listen to.

Published 4 months ago by awesomep

5.0 out of 5 stars It will grow on you
As a Donna Summers fan, I was happy to see this new release. From the first song, I was pleased with the rich mixture and texture found in her interpretation for each song... Read more

Published 4 months ago by L. Nobles

4.0 out of 5 stars complete surprise
Most of the songs are very good. Stamp Your feet is excellent. i thought she did a very good job of trying to come back into the spotlight. Read more

Published 4 months ago by RJ

5.0 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC release already!!!!
Anyone who thinks that Donna Summer has had her day should think again. The third single release from this album - Fame (The Game)which is easily the best track on the album - has... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. mcgrath

4.0 out of 5 stars Donna Summer, has done it again!
There have been many, "greatest hits," collections of Donna Summer's music throughout the years and unfortunately Donna Summer was labeled the queen of disco, and dismissed as a... Read more

Published 6 months ago by D. Gervasi

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