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Track Listings
| 1. Here With Me |
| 2. Hunter |
| 3. Don't Think Of Me |
| 4. My Lover's Gone |
| 5. All You Want |
| 6. Thank You |
| 7. Honestly OK |
| 8. Slide |
| 9. Isobel |
| 10. I'm No Angel |
| 11. My Life |
| 12. Take My Hand (Bonus Track) |
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Dido's debut is moulded from Sarah McLachlan's intimate soul, Sinead O'Connor's Celtic yelp and Beth Orton's morose resolve--with all the sharp edges rounded out. Sculpted by producers Rollo (her brother) and techno-scientist Youth, No Angel is dream-pop mixed with Portishead-esque trip-hop; the results are mid-tempo ballads that would feel at home in Seal's neighbourhood. The melancholy opener, "Here With Me", incorporates acoustic rhythm guitar, fluid strings and a snare-driven tempo that simulates the slapping of rain on a windscreen. "My Lover's Gone" is ethereal and misty, sounding at once ancient and modern with its synthesised ocean sounds and seagull cries. The only clunker is "Don't Think of Me", a passive, soft-bellied cousin to Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know". These songs play out beautifully in that quiet zone between slumber and consciousness--where you can see everything behind closed eyes. --Beth Massa
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CD = Incl. Thank You (Eminem'S 'Stan')=
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Robin
Format:Audio CD
Having come from the sixties (and I do remember it despite what people say), it takes a lot to impress me these days, especially since most modern music is electronic, over-produced and often simply lacking in talent. This album is good, but what makes it a 5 star is the track 'Take my hand'. Every now and again through life, one encounters a song which grips and seizes the heart, and when I try to sing along to Take My Hand in the car, I choke up. Dido professes to be 'No Angel', but her hauntingly beautiful delivery of this song is almost archangelic. It's worth getting the album for this, and you'll get a bonus because the rest is pretty good too. While the aforementioned song is unique, and most of the material is original (something of a rarity these days), I perceive hints of Suzanne Vega and even occasionally Bjork (on her best days), but can't personally see the Alanis connection (I like her too). I travel a lot and this one will be in my car for a long time to come.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now I have to say I'm not much into Pop, Rock, call it what you will. As far as I'm concerned, there's good music and there's pants music.
Being curious about the accolades Dido took at the Brit awards, I bought this CD having never heard Dido before. My feelings on listening to the whole album in one sitting were akin to those when I first heard Vaughan Williams' "A Sea Symphony" - where have you been all my life???
This album has clearly been produced with love, care and attention to detail by a group of very talented people. Yes, Dido has voice that will haunt you in your dreams, but she is backed my musicians of Rolls-Royce quality.
However, one song stands head and shoulders above the rest. Take my hand is quite simply a masterpiece. Lasting just over 7 minutes, the duration gives the music time to develop and reach climax before ending reflectedly over sombre piano chords.
So go buy this disc, turn down the lights, put the ansaphone on, pour yourself a glass of wine and lose yourself in Dido's world for an hour. You'll feel a better person for it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Millward
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
I bought No Angel as a present for my wife, not expecting to like it. What I found was a collection of surprisingly complex, slow-burn songs sung in a haunting voice (perhaps somewhere midway between Sam Brown and Sinead O'Connor and someone else - can't quite place the breathy element in her voice.) Some of the songs are totally riveting, especially Don't Think of Me, but they share an intriguing, almost eerie quality. You recognise great music when the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
Some of the reviews for Dido's album are perplexing, to say the least. I wonder if these people were listening to the same CD? To the Nelly Furtado fan who only listened to Dido four times, I can only say that you evidently like music with immediate gratification. It takes a lot more than four listens to appreciate the subtlety of this album, and as we all know the best things take much longer than 3 minutes to appreciate...
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Sonjoy Bose
Format:Audio CD
In an age where pop tarts keep popping up every other week on the Top Twenty countdowns worldwide,displaying anything BUT artistic ability,this maiden effort by Dido is like a ray of sunshine after a long,unbearable winter.I saw the ' Thank You ' video before I bought the album and was completely bowled over. I kept asking myself-is she for real ? Yes, she is and thank heaven for that ! Right from the beginning,'No Angel' is a dream.Dido's mesmerising voice just takes you from one track to the next , and you simply cannot have enough.My favourite tracks are ,'Thank You','Hunter','Don't Think Of Me' and the bonus track,'Take My Hand'.But to be honest,every track on the album is a masterpiece.The haunting tune of 'Honestly O.K.' rivals the best work of Enigma,while ' I'm No Angel' showcases Dido's individualism without sounding rebellious.I also loved 'Isobel' and the soothing 'Slide'.Yes, Dido is the queen of Britpop,and may she continue making albums like this one !
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dido's first album "No Angel" is a brillaint perfomance from a brilliant performer. It includes the singles "Here With Me, Thank You and Im No Angel". The vocalism is excelllent and she manages to capture every moment for every emotional feeling exceptionally. The album also includes an enhanced video section featuring 2 videos: Here with Me and Thankyou and has a bonus track "Take my Hand". To conclude - good music, good CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mark R. Bannister
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Like walking through her dreams with her, Dido's trademark cynicism seeps into every song, and while this lack of variation could have become a little boring after a while, the arrangements on No Angel are each original and different enough to keep up the interest.
On this album, production values are high, and they compliment Dido's performance. Despite the depressive and ethereal nature of the album's personality, reminiscent of Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing, it is this production quality that dishes out the feel-good factor. In the end, we are presented with an album that is deeply soulful, rhythmic yet restrained, and the result is memorable and well worth listening to.
On this album, production values are high, and they compliment Dido's performance. Despite the depressive and ethereal nature of the album's personality, reminiscent of Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing, it is this production quality that dishes out the feel-good factor. In the end, we are presented with an album that is deeply soulful, rhythmic yet restrained, and the result is memorable and well worth listening to.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
good condition and good price
Not complaining,The condtion of CD was good, the price was the driving factor and the songs were great. Would buy again.
Published 2 months ago by Iqtidar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different to my usual taste in music
I grew up with the 1960's music,I am still a great fan of Hank Marvin and the Shadows even though they have seemed to have retired now,I also like the music of Bert Kaempfert,and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shadow
4.0 out of 5 stars
No Angel: Dido - Honestly OK
This 1999 release is the debut of pop Queen Dido. Following Eminem's inclusion of extracts from `Thank You' in his hit `Stan', the album seems to have enjoyed staggering success... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Victor
4.0 out of 5 stars
cure for insomnia
This album has thousands of reviews already, it being major popular mainstream pop, so this is probably pointless. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Dido
Here with me starts the album in typical Dido style, followed by the thumping Hunter, and back to typical Dido in Don't Think of Me which leads to the haunting My Lover's Gone - is... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Mervyn L. Buston
5.0 out of 5 stars
cd review
I like Dido's songs and this is very well put together with every song having something to offer. Usually I find there are some songs on most artists albums that are not quiet as... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Crystal Maze
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dido - No Angel
I never got around to buying this years ago but always loved the songs from this album and obviously the other Dido albums too. For any Dido fan this album is a must.
Published on 23 Mar 2011 by S. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure and still the best
Dido is such an amazing singer.
Every time I listen to No Angel, and believe me, I've heard it hundreds of times, it still makes me calm down, relax, and enjoy every... Read more
Every time I listen to No Angel, and believe me, I've heard it hundreds of times, it still makes me calm down, relax, and enjoy every... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by Igor Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I am so pleased with this Album, first because I love Dido's melancholic voice, and the songs are amazing. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2008 by Sam
3.0 out of 5 stars
Is it one to stand the test of time?
I bought this album when it first came out after hearing her single, "Here With Me" on the T.V. programme Roswell High. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2008 by Brida
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