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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Jeanie
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Beth Hart is a brilliant talent and has the ability to write very personal material about her life and struggles. As a recovering addict/alcoholic and as someone who suffers from bipolar disorder, she has put it all in her songs and still manages to leave a positive and uplifting impact. I heard her explain in an interview that her producer wanted her to make an album that is based on storytelling. Beth has done that very well. This album is not as rocking as her previous works, yet the content of the writing is strong. Her song Sister Heroine about her sister who died of addiction is one of her best songs to date. The song in which she thanks her parents for what they have done for her (Weight of the World) is also among her best. Other tracks that stand out are Love is the Hardest, Like You and Everybody is Sober. The core of the album is openness, honesty and sharing things that will help others know they are not alone. Someone did go a little crazy with the "studio magic" on this album. I say next time save the money. 24 karat gold does not need a veneer. If you listen to Live at Paradiso or watch the Live at Paradiso dvd you will know what I mean. We do get a reprieve from studio magic on the bonus track thankfully. Regardless I still give the album five stars because of the songwriting and performance. This is a "different" album but another impressive addition to Beth Hart's entire body of work. This woman is a must to see in concert. p.s. the photography and design of the cd is very well done.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bert
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... Or so it seems, was my first reaction when I first heard her latest release. This album is more wound-down compared to previous ones, especially the "Live at Paradiso" set. At the time that one just blew me away because of the "in-your-face" rock 'n roll attitude and the sheer energy of that Beth Hart post-rehab live performance. Nevertheless things did not just go uphill for her afterwards and reportedly she suffered a big emotional setback from denying a bipolar disorder diagnosis. I cannot really identify with it is like to be in that situation, but if "Hello California" is the result of those emotions, it was well worth it. This is again a very personal album, but this time she takes the time for mostly quiter intimate songs. In times when you are bombarded with all sorts of pre-cooked instant-success formulas on the X factor and the like, it is such a relief to find that there are still people out there to come up with something far more essential. I love this album !!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By shayne1
Format:Audio CD
Beth has come through some significant challenges that would have finished many others - but through it brings an honesty and integrity to her music and storytelling. It continues to astound me that someone with her vocal talent (but more than that, her ability to weave musicality with lyrical honesty) is not more commercially successful.
This album is much more mellow (and perhaps less cynical) than her others - it is reflective and thoughtful - drawing you in with the melody, yet calling to the experiences that human beings share.
if you havent listened to Beth before - this is a great way to get to know her music. but make sure you also listen to beth the rocker in her other albums to see the whole artist
This album is much more mellow (and perhaps less cynical) than her others - it is reflective and thoughtful - drawing you in with the melody, yet calling to the experiences that human beings share.
if you havent listened to Beth before - this is a great way to get to know her music. but make sure you also listen to beth the rocker in her other albums to see the whole artist
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More Pop Than Blues...But....
I have a certain Mr Bonamassa to thank for getting me to listen to Beth Hart - their 2011 joint album "DON'T EXPLAIN" was a revelation with Beth stamping her distinctive vocals to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. M. Green
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OK at best
Love Beth Hart, saw her live in London a few years back and was blown away by her passionate vocal ability. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DAVID J MAYER
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I saw Beth hart on Jools Holland and absolutely loved her voice. I chose this album, as I had no idea which one to choose. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Billington
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Wow!
I cannot for my life understand why Beth Hart is not more recognized than she is. I discovered her by chance when I bought one of my other favourites, Joe Bonamassa's DVD "Live at... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bjurstrom Lars
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Fantastic
After hearing Beth Hart on the radio I bought "Don't Explain" loved it so much that I just had to have another. " My California" met my expectation and more. Read more
Published 6 months ago by vale46
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Beth Hart California
After listening to Beth on the Don't explain album with my favourite guitar player/song writer Joe Bonamassa I decided to buy this album. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. R. J. Cole
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Love it!!
I love this album, there is not one song on this that I don't like. I discovered Beth through Joe Bonamassa DVD and loved her voice straight away. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S McGregor
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What else can I say!
Beth Hart brings her panache for soul searching and soul gripping songwriting into this more singer/songwriter style compilation. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ros
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Beth Hart
Amazing album. Terrific singer and gradually buying all her albums after hearing this one. Recommend "Don't Explain" with Joe Bonamassa. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. R. M. Sands
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Brilliant Beth
Yet another brilliant album by Beth Hart. I can't believe she is not more well known. Have bought every album since hearing her on radio 2 and was lucky enough to see her live last... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mem
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