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In Come Away with Me, it is not just the timbre of Norah Jones's voice that is mature beyond her years. Her assured phrasing and precise time are more often found in older singers as well. She is instantly recognisable, blending intimations of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone without sounding like anyone but herself. Any way you slice it, she is a singer to be reckoned with. Her readings of the Hank Williams classic, "Cold Cold Heart" and Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You" are worth the price of the CD. Jones's own material, while not bad, pales a bit next to masterpieces such as these. They might have fared better had she and producer Arif Mardin opted for some livelier arrangements, taking better advantage of brilliant sidemen such as Bill Frisell, Kevin Breit and Brian Blade; or if the tunes had simply been given less laconic performances. Jones has all the tools; what will come with experience, and some careful listening to artists like JJ Cale and Shirley Horn, is the knack of remaining low-key without being sleepy--sometimes less is not, in fact, more. --Michael Ross
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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What a refreshing album to have appeared in the charts. When my sister lent me the album to listen to I thought it was a relatively un-known artist who she'd had the good fortune to discover. But then I walked into my local music shop and there it was sitting at number 12 in the charts!
Norah Jones has a wonderfully mellow voice, and the songs that she has chosen for the album really do it justice. There is a mixture of old songs and new, which all blend together to create an album which you never want to end. The arrangements fit the songs perfectly, no sign of over-production here - it is lovely to just hear her singing with a piano accompaniment. The noted on the album describe her music as a mixture of jazz, country and pop. I would agree with this, although the country and pop influences are very subtle, and I will personally be adding her album to my jazz collection.
I find it hard to believe this is her debut album, but am very much looking forward to hearing more from her and her musicians in the future.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Whatchamacallit
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I have to strongly disagree with some of these other reviews. This is my favourite album from the last year. I'd heard the singles and seen the TV ad last summer, so went ahead and bought the CD. I don't regret my choice at all. Her voice is sublime, and the majority of the tracks are excellent.
I'm not a fan of country music and although this does have some country influences there are enough other musical styles involved here to make it just a perfect mix. My usual musical tastes range from PJ Harvey, Coldplay, Radiohead right through to Jazz and Swing.
There aren't that many albums I hear that I feel are good enough to justify telling my friends about. I told them about this one without hesitation. I have also taken the time to write this review as I feel so strongly that anyone who hasn't yet heard this wonderful album really ought to. If you like the samples available on this site then I guarantee you'll not regret buying the CD.
I'm not a fan of country music and although this does have some country influences there are enough other musical styles involved here to make it just a perfect mix. My usual musical tastes range from PJ Harvey, Coldplay, Radiohead right through to Jazz and Swing.
There aren't that many albums I hear that I feel are good enough to justify telling my friends about. I told them about this one without hesitation. I have also taken the time to write this review as I feel so strongly that anyone who hasn't yet heard this wonderful album really ought to. If you like the samples available on this site then I guarantee you'll not regret buying the CD.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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There will always be some fans of any genre that isn't pop who will instantly hate something for its popularity and desperately try and shout about how this isn't rock/metal/jazz etc.
Forget the genre. Forget the popularity and forget the adverts on telly and just listen.
This album has stolen my heart, thrown it on top of its piano and sauntered off into a lazy sunset. It is superb. Probably one of the best albums I have heard in a LONG time (and I work with music).
Norah's voice, which is a beautiful sound on the ear, takes you through a fantastic series of songs each as beautiful as the last. The power in her voice is distinct and obvious, but she does not belt out the sounds needlessly, with only a hint at what she can do. She takes us gently, and its unutterably beautiful.
Just buy the album. Outstanding
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Come away with me
That voice... Although I've heard most of these songs a ton of times, you have to have the album. It's perfect.
Published 1 day ago by C. Mutu
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SACD review: Excellent album and exceptional recording quality
If you're into smooth, relaxing, romantic music than this album has it all. Delicate voice, good lyrics, relaxed atmosphere throughout the record. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Nello
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Tremendous audio performance...
SACD format with a perfect quality record makes this album marvelous... Every SACD owner should have a copy of this one...
Published 1 month ago by Eren TAN
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Come away with me
I chanced upon Norah Jones on a programme about Ray Charles and took the risk of buying this album. It is well-priced, so the 'risk' was off-set by the small dent in my pocket. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tyke
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A delightful album of easy listening tunes
Having heard 2 of the tracks in the sound track to the film 'maid in manhattan' I was pleased to see that the other tracks were equally good to listen to. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Martin Clifford
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Sultry and understated !
Absolutely stunning quality from this SACD . Highly recommended to all Audiophiles who appreciate Norah Jones. Read more
Published 2 months ago by xavier
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the best from Norah Jones
I love this album the most from Norah Jones. Perfect. Songs and album could be longer - to continue the pleasure :)
Published 2 months ago by Ieva
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Norah Jones Come Away With Me
I listened to this CD on the internet before purchasing, I liked every single track on album which is unusal, there is usually at least one track you like to skip and SO RELAXING. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DD Amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!!
what an amazing voice!!! have wanted to get this cd for so long. sooo relaxing to listent to. perfect for a romantic night in. delivery very prompt too
Published 3 months ago by lucy bolland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album - timeless
This has my wedding waltz on so for me especially nice album, but for everyone it is a classic album
Published 3 months ago by Elvis
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