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| Jennifer Paige - Positively Somewhere Band: Jennifer Paige Tracks: - These Days - Here With Me - Stranded - Make Me - Way of the World - Not This Time - You Get Through - Feel So Far Away - Edge - Tell Me When - Stay the Night - Vapor - [CD Rom Track] Positively Smashing! Having bought Jennifer Paige's debut album, I'm ashamed to say I never listened to it other than the lead single "Crush." After listening to her new release, "Positively Somewhere," I'll have to go back and listen to every word. "Positively Somewhere" is actually the best pop album I've heard in years. Chock-full of cuts all of which could be radio hits, Paige delivers a flowing array of songs that is thematic, but not conceptual, all with a pop sensability and a distinctly rock edge. Paige's whiskey voice is delicious, and I'm here to tell you I'm devouring every note. This CD has not left my Player since I put it in 2 weeks ago. There's no dismal teen bubblegum drivel here. This is what pop music should be. The lead track "These Days" resounds with its percussion and guitar hooks, telling the listener that Paige is definitely on her way. "Here With Me" finely presents Paige's ethereal voice on a dance-rock track that for some reason calls to mind both Enya and Pat Benatar -- Strong music, good beat, great lyrics, and just one heck of a song. Nowhere is Paige's musical ability more prevalent than on the album's third track "Standed." Paige's only backing vocals on the entire album are her own. Usually, this can be a mistake, but here it's just divine. Jennifer knows harmony, and "Stranded" soars with musical riffs and tight vocals. This song is positively addictive. "Make Me" dares her lover to take everything she has. It's a track guaranteed to turn a man on and to make women say "Right on." Other standouts include "Not This Time," which tells her ex that he needs to Move on because she already has; this is Paige's "I Will Survive" cut. "You Get Through" is a Sweet song declaring her surprise and giddiness that she has found love, but it's not sappy or juvenile. If "The Edge" doesn't make you get off your butt and dance, then there's something seriously wrong with you. I can't say enough about this album. I don't understand the negative reviews. This album is a must-own for anyone who loves pop music, and has been in despair since the Mickey Mouse alums took over the chart. "Positively Somewhere" is everything pop music should be. Buy it -- you won't regret it! So not Britney, and all the better for it I loved Jennier Paige's first album. Everyone heard the song "Crush," I'm sure. However, the album was well rounded and had songs that were both catchy and beautiful. I always thought that Jennifer had a voice that was better to any of the new pop divas that are out there today, Christina, I'm pointing in your direction. While Jennifer isn't hitting notes that only dogs can hear, the ones she hits are not only fuller, but also speak of a singer who doesn't need to show off. Positively Somewhere, which I've been listening to since before it came out (thanks to the web) is a great follow-up for Jennifer. The songs are well rounded, yet also catchy, but never fluffy. I think it comes down to the fact that Jennifer Paige can really sing, and had a subtly that you don't find in many voices. She is equally comfortable singing pop and ballads. I've been waiting for Jennifer's new album for a while. It was worth the wait, because she didn't fill it up with one good song and 10 bad ones, like everyone else does. She waited and I'm Glad for that. So many artists today think that they need to get something out right now for their fame might burn out. They want to Cash in on every dollar they can make before the bottom falls out. I'm Glad Jennifer keeps to her own schedule. You can clearly see that she is going to be around for a long time. In short, if you loved her first album, you'll Love this one. It's more grown up, but still has an innocence that is quite rare in this musical climate. TALENT! Yes, this is a 2001 release, and I did get this in 2003, but I Love it! And yes, it is pop, but it's not "cheesy" pop. While I'm more into singers who write their own music, such as my favorite, Rachel Farris, Jennifer did do some co-writing. Her voice is pretty good, and she knows how to use her range. And who really cares if she did some cover songs? She did good with them! And as a side note, while there are some pretty good ballads, sometimes her voice sounds creepy when soft. Buy Jennifer Paige Positively Somewhere at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
