Amos Lee
Though Amos Lee's music is frequently described as a fusion of folk and soul, such an equation fails to reflect the singular artistry of this impressive debut. Like labelmate Norah Jones (who guests on two cuts), the Philadelphia singer-songwriter recognizes the power of simplicity, distilling an emotional essence that cuts across categories. The opening of his "Seen It All Before" echoes Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; the stunning "Arms of a Woman" channels Otis Redding's "I've Got Dreams to Remember"; "Give It Up" cuts a classic Bill Withers groove; "Black River" has the sound of an age-old spiritual; and the closing "All My Friends" follows Van Morrison into the mystic. Throughout the song cycle, the bare-bones arrangements behind Lee's vocal flutter reinforce an organic unity that transcends genre. For all of the debts he owes to the music of the 1960s and '70s, the results sound timeless rather than retro. In his cautionary "Soul Suckers," Lee sings that "nothing is more powerful than beauty in a wicked world"--and proceeds to prove it. --Don McLeese more
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Track Listing: 1. Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight 2. Seen It All Before 3. Arms of a Woman 4. Give It Up 5. Dreamin' 6.... |
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Recent Reviews
- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-24-2008
- Love his voice!
I was in Starbucks one morning and heard a song overhead that was so beautiful that I had to go back to the counter and ask what it was. Amos Lee - 'Arms of a Woman'. Had never heard of him. I went out and bought the CD. I love his...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: May-24-2008
- Unbelievable Talent
I am not typically a person that enjoys jazz music or even close to it. I heard a 2 second clip of "Arms of a Woman" on a commercial for the album and I was intrigued enough to check it out. Well, I purchased the album and was blown away...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Dec-12-2007
- shades of Nora Jones
I first heard the song "Colors" and decided to gamble and buy the CD. I enjoy it a lot. It has a mellow rock/pop beat and if you're a Nora Jones fan, you hear her influence. I hope you enjoy it aswell.
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-30-2007
- Beauty In A Wicked World
This is a beautiful album. Extremely down to earth work that covers the gamut of emotion from sad, to angry, to happy. He's a great songwriter, not to mention an incredible vocalist and guitarist. This album is monumental - I must have...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-24-2008
- Love his voice!
I was in Starbucks one morning and heard a song overhead that was so beautiful that I had to go back to the counter and ask what it was. Amos Lee - 'Arms of a Woman'. Had never heard of him. I went out and bought the CD. I love his...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Feb-20-2006
- Enjoyable but Flawed
Amos Lee's debut album is a mellow, folk-based cycle of songs. The talent is there, but this disk needs a shot of energy. His voice is very expressive and fits this material well, but next time I hope he expands on his arrangements and...
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- 1/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-28-2005
- What happened to Blue Note?
Dear Blue Note,I've been able to turn to you for jazz albums all my life. I picked up one of your latest and greatest, Amos Lee, to find a disc full of three minute long catchy pop tunes. I am amazed at the castrated talent on this...
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