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If the voice sounds familiar, that may be because a couple of tracks have been featured on The O.C., while Frou Frou's "Let Go" appeared in Garden State. (Frou Frou is a collaboration between Heap and producer Guy Sigsworth.) Her sophomore release, after a UK-only debut, is a fine showcase for the singer/songwriter's swooping vocals. Her style, which incorporates layers of multi-tracking, lies somewhere between Sinead O'Connor's banshee howl and Jem's more delicate musings. There's more of a groove to her ouvre, however. At times, she almost sounds like Norway's Annie--by way of Kate Bush. The overall effect is plush and luxurious, if occasionally generic (a more stripped-down approach would really allow that instrument to shine). The one song that doesn't quite fit the electro-pop pattern is the vocoder-saturated "Hide and Seek," in which Heap enters Laurie Anderson territory (specifically 1982's "O Superman"). It's a risk that pays off, although its placement midway through the recording threatens to throw the balance off. (It would have made more sense at the end.) Aside from writing and singing, the multi-talented musician also recorded and produced Speak for Yourself. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 12, 2008 Type: User Review Fun album with repeatablity

Imogen Heap has a beautiful voice. This album is filled with songs that highlight that voice without seeming to overwhelm you with it. The album is enjoyable listening to as a whole or focusing on a couple of songs. It stands up to repeated...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 08, 2008 Type: User Review Great CD from start to finish...

I bought this CD because one of the songs was play on 'So You Think You Can Dance' to one of the lyrical numbers. Truly beautiful. It's one of those CDs that you can listen to from start to finish without disappointment. Great unique arrangements....
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2008 Type: User Review Mesmerizing...

That is the first word to come to mind when I think of Imogen Heap's work. Not only are the songs well done; but they sound nothing like one another. Then take into account that she wrote, produced, and worked for a year creating this album. She...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2008 Type: User Review Get out more

The artist says she spent a year alone in her studio. The piece number 5 - Hide and Seek, is very good and the whole reason I bought this. The rest of the CD is over done. The artist needs to get out more. I hope to see more, and better work from...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 20, 2008 Type: User Review Can't... stop... listening

I'm late to the party, having never watched The OC. I first heard the clip of "Hide and Seek" that The OC used in Saturday Night Live's hysterical "Death by Chocolate" sketch a couple months ago. As hard as I laughed at the sketch, I was still...
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