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Victoria Williams
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 6, 2002)
  • Original Release Date: 2002
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Dualtone Music Group
  • ASIN: B000069CP5
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,036 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic mix of standards from inimitable singer, August 8, 2002
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Like many of Vic's fans, I would have preferred an album of original material. After all, it was her poignant, playful story-songs about crazy old women, frying pans and trains, all sung in her inimitable Billie-Holiday-meets-Carly-Simon warble, that caught my attention in the first place. Fortunately, Victoria has succeeded in making these classics very much her own. "Mongoose" is a lively, playful romp that sounds like a campground sing-a-long; "Moon River" invites the listener along on a slow, melancholy journey with "two drifters off to see the world..."; and her heartbreaking version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" will slither under your skin and into your heart. We've all heard this song countless times -- but somehow it never had the same poignancy before. The lyrics to my favorite track, the lively and jazzed-up "Old-Fashioned," ring the truest: "I'm old fashioned ... I like the old fashioned things ..." Indeed, the album may be too old-school for many people's tastes. But those who appreciate nostalgia and the chance to get in touch with their inner child will be richly rewarded. One recommendation: A lot of the slower songs are at the beginning. For variety, you may want to skip ahead to livelier tracks like "Moongoose," "Cobwebs," and "Old-Fashioned." Hopefully I'll have the chance to see some of these numbers live in the Fall!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Licorice, July 29, 2007
As my friend who introduced me to Williams said, "She's like licorice - you'll either hate her or fall in love". Williams is definitely her own woman, and her styling is fearless and filled with love for the music and (most of the time) the lyrics. You won't hear a cliche' in any of these renditions. I recommend this collection as a good representation of her approach, and if you like it get some more - if not, still share it with friends, 'cause you never know who's going to respond positively. She's got more than a dozen CDs out, so there's not a trivial fan base.
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5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous inflections and nuances, June 21, 2008
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You will have to look and look for anyone who comes close to the intellect behind Victoria's musical sensibilities. She has a quirky voice but what she can do with it puts her in the highest echelon of great vocalists. Same for her overall musicianship. She infuses these old standards with their full meaning and resonance.

There's another wonderful old standard she does that's not on this album, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. It's on her Live From Toronto album.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Quirky says it -
I was looking for a female version of moon river, and bought this based on other reviews. Victoria's voice is very odd - sort of like Cyndy Lauper singing in a baby voice... Read more
Published on September 7, 2006 by Just Kate

5.0 out of 5 stars What we've been waiting for!
Of course this isn't the essential introduction to Vic's music; however, it's a blessed reward for her fans. Read more
Published on September 19, 2002 by Jonathan H. Harwell

3.0 out of 5 stars What's not to like?
This CD should probably feature a prominent "for faithful followers only" warning label. If you enjoy the iteration of Victoria's persona in which she sings torch songs... Read more
Published on August 8, 2002 by bushbean

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