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Don't Take It Personally [SUPER AUDIO CD]

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Audio CD (September 1, 2006)
Please Note: Requires SACD-compatible hardware
Original Release Date: 2006
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Super Audio CD
Label: Hot Cherry Records
ASIN: B000I2JDL2
Also Available in: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #239,670 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. My Name Ain't Mary
2. Almost
3. Don't Take It Personally
4. Limited Knowledge
5. Lighthouse
6. Crazy
7. Leavin' You Behind
8. In Your Own Backyard
9. (5, 6, 7, 8) Hot Date
10. One Life
11. Combustible

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"...Delivers an intriguing blend of alterno pop, rock, soul and urban..." --Time Out London

Product Description
Unapologetic punishing guitar riffs laced with acoustic guitar grooves, sultry bass lines and deep drum and percussion beats, topped off by ruthlessly authoritative, irresistibly sexy, and richly soulful alt. rock vocals with haunting melodies that stick in your head.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nicola returns with a great album, November 10, 2006

By	Christopher Dipillo (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the first listen, Nicola's "Don't Take It Personally" gives the impression of an artist who has paid her dues in the world of rock and roll. Influenced by legends such as Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, and Pearl Jam, Nicola is a refreshing female voice in a genre traditionally dominated by men. Not to be typecast among the other female acts of today, her vocals possess a confident, almost domineering edge that is complimented by a rapid-fire combination of electric and acoustic guitar.

The first track, "My Name Ain't Mary" is a fitting start for a rock album, the presence of heavy electric guitar
quite obvious from the get go. This is followed up with the more melodic "Almost," which conveys Nicola's
emotional side in typical acoustic fashion. The title track, "Don't Take It Personally" could almost be
considered a dance number, percussion maintaining a very popish rhythm.

Among the most notable tracks are "In Your Own Backyard" and "(5,6,7,8) Hot Date." Deviating the most from the album's formula, "Backyard" is a hip-hop song. It features the vocals of a rapper, Nicola serving as a
backdrop for the majority of the track except for one point where she nearly raps herself. "Hot Date" is a
song personified by a rage that can only be fueled by a woman's scorn. It is by far the most controversially
written songs of the album.

Near the end of the album is "One Life," a ballad that seems to directly contradict the emotions conveyed by
"Hot Date." It's this kind of contradiction that defines many great artists and serves as an internal source for
their music. Nicola is no exception. Unlike what the title would imply, the final track "Combustible" is a slow,
almost dreamy interlude in which Nicola's vocal talent is put on full display. Her singing is soulful and elegant
- bringing to a close an album that began in a very different manner.

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