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Gabrielle - Rise Audio CD

A fair review of the Gabrielle "Rise" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Gabrielle reviews here, or go back to the Gabrielle tabs.

Gabrielle Band: Gabrielle
Title: Rise
Rating:
Release Date: 2000-08-15
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Sunshine 2: Rise 3: When a Woman 4: Tell Me What You Dream 5: 5 O'Clock 6: Should I Stay 7: Over You 8: Falling 9: If You Love Me 10: Independence Day 11: Gonna Get Better

Rise
Gabrielle's voice is beautiful & sounds like no other r&b diva out now, which is important for me because I like singers who stake their own claim in the record biz instead of following everyone else. I was lucky enough to purchase this disc from BMG music club after hearing a few clips on Amazon. I can't honestly compare her to any other singers but if you like Mica Paris, you'll enjoy Gabrielle.

Her music is unique - the slow songs like Sunshine, Rise & Over You have mature lyrics and fantastic music arrangements. The fast track, Falling is also a standout.

I agree with the reviewer that British singers bring a lot of unique styling to the r&b table and I also think that it's a shame I never heard anything from this terrific singer in 2000 when the disc originally dropped. Since the used discs are so reasonably priced, I'd advise r&b lovers to give it a try.


Her Best Album
I've heard all her albums and this is the best one yet. This is Gabrielle's best album. My only complaint is THE SONGS ARE TOO SHORT AND THERE'S NOT ENOUGH TRACKS! I wish the songs could have been longer! Because just when I'm getting into the song, IT COMES TO AN END! Best songs found on here are "Sunshine," "Rise Again," "If You Love Me," "When A Woman" and "Fallin' (Can't Stop). " "If You Love Me" is probably one of the saddest songs on this album. "Fallin' (Can't Stop)" is probably the most happiest songs on here along with "When A Woman. " Every track is a winner on here! I like that she includes the lyrics to her songs which are interesting to read. Her songs actually have real meaning. She isn't singing silly-nonsense stuff, she's singing about REAL THINGS that happen in REAL EVERYDAY LIFE! This is a great CD and would make a great addition to anyone's music/CD collection!.


Excellent Choice!
It was being advertised on daytime television and the sound bites were very tempting. I bought this CD while on vacation in London in 2000. No regrets. This is one souvenir I'll always treasure.


WHAT A RISE !
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ALBUM THAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO OWN !
I love "SUNSHINE" ; "RISE" a posteriori relates me directly to 9/11 as "time is a healer. . ". The Phoenix : NYC's symbolic choice after this horrible tragedy, always rises from its ashes. . .
"TELL ME WHAT YOU DREAM" takes me back to the time of my adolescent years (Barry White's beat): each time I listen to the CD I play it over and over again : the violins are totally appropriate AND THIS SONG IS MY FAVOURITE !

GABRIELLE is quite simply talented : besides being a great singer she's also a good song writer. Moreover, she seems to have EASY NATURAL ACCESS to any type of music especially Soul, Pop or Rock. Her music is totally delightful anyway !
"RISE" is much more than just an invitation : it's a very rewarding discovery.
By the way, GABRIELLE got an American Music Award, 2 Brits and a MOBO. "RISE" reached the Top of UK charts at the time of its release, which is not surprising at all.


Musical Perfection, pure and simple!

From the upbeat "Sunshine", the self-affirming "Rise", gloriously summery "When A Woman" and fragile "Over You" to the soulful "If You Love Me" and inspiring "Independence Day". I am a Brit living in Australia and also get to see the criminal way in which this wonderful singer/songwriter remains unrecognised!

Rise is a coherent and satisfying album from start to end.
There is not a weak link in this musical chain.

Gabrielle's strengths are a distinctive voice and dedication to writing SONGS. Yes, that's right, songs. A melody, lyrics that make sense and an emotional centre.
Take a good look at today's R&B "stars" and ask yourself if the same can be said of them! I doubt it :-)

FYI If you like this album, you should check out "Out Of Reach" her song for the Bridget Jones Soundtrack and her new single in the UK "Don't Need The Sun To Shine". These new gems give you Rise's quality and MORE!

Any R&B fan who doesn't give this artist a fair listen doesn't know the meaning of the word "soul".


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