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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0880882151928
Item Dimensions: 22
Label: Ato Records
Manufacturer: Ato Records
MPN: 21519
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Ato Records
Release Date: March 23, 2004
Studio: Ato Records
Editorial Review:
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Though the downbeat electronica and laconic vocals of Cardiff-born Jem Griffiths find her lumbered with a "Dido-wannabe" tag, she's actually much more adventurous than that. On the whole, Finally Woken sounds like someone finally told Beth Orton to cheer up, and at its best the album finds Jem reveling in all the studio tricks available to her. The opener, "They," loops a nonsensical children's chorus to create a mood of Danny Elfmanesque creepiness, while "Come On Closer" and "24" manage to use crunching electric guitars and strings while avoiding any comparison to Evanescence. The title track combines a loping beat with a jazzy vocal delivery that's reminiscent of Portishead, and "Save Me" is a better-than-average R&B track that's sure to be covered for years to come. Unfortunately, too much of the album's latter half sinks into a slow-paced Didoesque electronic slurry, though Jem's to be applauded for at least trying to liven things up with the cod-reggae of "Wish I." --Robert Burrow
Album Description:
Though the downbeat electronica and laconic vocals of Cardiff-born Jem Griffiths find her lumbered with a "Dido-wannabe" tag, she's actually much more adventurous than that. On the whole, Finally Woken sounds like someone finally told Beth Orton to cheer up, and at its best the album finds Jem reveling in all the studio tricks available to her. The opener, "They," loops a nonsensical children's chorus to create a mood of Danny Elfmanesque creepiness, while "Come On Closer" and "24" manage to use crunching electric guitars and strings while avoiding any comparison to Evanescence. The title track combines a loping beat with a jazzy vocal delivery that's reminiscent of Portishead, and "Save Me" is a better-than-average R&B track that's sure to be covered for years to come. Unfortunately, too much of the album's latter half sinks into a slow-paced Didoesque electronic slurry, though Jem's to be applauded for at least trying to liven things up with the cod-reggae of "Wish I." Sony. 2005.
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Got the product quickly and it was in good condition as promised. I would use this seller again.
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I've been enjoying this album for several years now and it's still one of my favorites! The musical style evolves from song to song in a delightfully engaging manner that keeps me interested rather than my just tuning out after the first couple of tracks, as so often happens with other artists.
I'm particularly fond of Jem's catchy rhythms, and her ability to have a certain quietness between the notes sets her apart from the pack. She also has lovely shading and textures to her voice. ... Read More
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You have to try this if you're into something new. Trippy, reggae, silky electronica rock...
Just listen... you'll be happy you did.
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I bought JEM a long time ago and have listened to her when I can. After I gave birth to my stillborn baby at 7 months, I listened to her again. Missing You really moved me. The lyric described exactly what I was feelings... "my happiness disappeared the moment you were gone... now all I'm feeling is lost and numb.... yes I miss you and it's killing me inside...." And then I listened to Just A Ride and thought that lyric moved me as well. "Life, it's ever so strange. It's so full of change. Think ... Read More
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What a fantastic album. I discovered her pretty recently but I've played the CD a lot and I can say that I like pretty much every song. I like her voice pretty well, but the songs are great!
