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AMANDA GHOST
GHOST STORIES |
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| | Reviews: 49 |
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| Average Rating: 9.10 |
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The Beginning of an Artist
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Reviewed on March 24th, 2001
Amanda Ghost is effectively able to blend different musical sounds into a cd of lush landscapes and mixed emotional meanings.She also writes her own songs and really displays her talents of being a singer/songwriter.The production is eclectic,containing moments of dance,folk,modulated dj electronica,eastern influences,band trip-hop,alt-rock,and conceptions fitting for movie soundtracks.Amanda is comfortable in a myriad of musical genres and settings."Idol" sounds like the perfect song for video play,having a strong band sound that captures attention.In fact,a video snippet for this song,as well as a snippet for the soothing grooves of "Glory Girl",is included as part of the enhanced cd,which can be played and accessed through a computer video player like Quick Time."The Wrong Man" is part eastern vocal stylings...mostly India influenced...,part reggae and dance hall,and part spinning electronica.The 'a.m. bar song' or 'late night back porch tune' would have to be "Cellophane".It is steeped in country and has an alternative bluesy vibe.This song is the most accoustic and also contagious song on the album,with Amanda chanting her anthem: "Funny how it feels...when there's nothing to say".I found myself joining in and chanting away also!"Blind Man" is beautiful,simply because of the layered vocal structure and smooth gospel hum that Amanda sings over."Silver Lining",the best song on Ghost Stories,has a serene quality.It definately caught my attention,when I heard it for the first time on radio (which consequently made me immediately go out and by this album),while driving around town.It is a stunning song using sparse strings,subtle piano,and calming background brush rhythms."A Child Believes" utilizes more of a symphony feel and accoustic guitar style.It is a very spacious and atmospheric song,also having some meditative tribal drum patterns being included behind Amanda's echoing vocals.What also impressed me about these and other songs on the album,is that the songs could easily transfer into tunes for movie soundtracks.They have a truly visual and cinematic feel to them,and are enhanced by Amanda's vocal work. Speaking of her vocals,Amanda has one of the most unique voices out there,sounding like a "grittier" version of say....Stevie Nicks.Ghost Stories is a terrific debut album.Amanda Ghost has a style of musicianship that hopefully will continue to improve and impress.
More "Ghost Stories" reviews:
[2004-08-24] This cant be the only album we will hear from her! (8)
[2004-08-23] Amanda Ghost is just unforgetable (10)
[2004-05-05] Sweet and Sexy (10)
[2004-02-29] Ghost Stories haunts me in a great way (10)
[2003-09-25] not an impediment (2)
[2003-05-22] Pwetty good (6)
[2003-05-13] Awesome (10)
[2003-04-07] THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GHOST STORIES... (10)
[2003-02-26] Amanda Ghost's Cd is beautiful! (8)
[2002-11-15] Welcome to my filthy mind (10)
[2002-11-10] aMaZiNg!!!! (10)
[2002-09-23] Wonerful voice, and lyrics that you can identify with (10)
[2002-07-17] An average album with a few diamonds. (6)
[2002-07-03] Add this CD to your collection. (10)
[2002-06-08] Amanda Ghost. She's so good, it's scary. (10)
[2002-06-07] Amanda Ghost Will Haunt You (10)
[2002-05-14] Just OK (6)
[2002-01-19] why aren't people getting this one? (10)
[2001-11-05] The best CD I own (10)
[2001-10-23] This ghost is remarkably haunting... (10)
[2001-07-29] The best Ghost Stories ever! (10)
[2001-07-06] First heard in a club (8)
[2001-06-21] brittany spears on acid (8)
[2001-06-21] I Found Myself an Idol (10)
[2001-05-21] Check This Out (10)
[2001-04-15] Ghost Stories (8)
[2001-04-04] Major dissapointment (4)
[2001-03-24] The Beginning of an Artist (8)
[2001-03-13] Amanda Ghost Rocks! (10)
[2001-02-27] Ghost's songs are hauntingly edgy (Three & a half stars) (6)
[2001-02-05] So good, its scary... (10)
[2001-02-02] Amazing... (10)
[2001-02-02] The best kept secret of the year! (10)
[2001-02-01] The GLORY GIRL video is worth the price! (10)
[2001-01-30] This girl has it all!!!!! (10)
[2001-01-27] A Wonderful Mistake (10)
[2000-12-23] Very, very good! (10)
[2000-12-10] One spirit that's full of life... (10)
[2000-12-10] ~It will give you Ghost Bumps~ (10)
[2000-11-03] Could you make a suggestion for an act I'd enjoy? (10)
[2000-10-31] starsearch (10)
[2000-10-13] GHOST STORIES IS BEAUTIFUL (10)
[2000-09-23] best new album of the year (10)
[2000-09-23] she sang best for James (8)
[2000-09-19] WOW! (10)
[2000-09-19] One of the BEST CDs of the year (10)
[2000-09-16] A Must Have For Fans of British Rock Music (10)
[2000-09-13] A new Rocker (10)
[2000-09-12] An Amazing First Record (10)
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