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Track Listings
| 1. Do Something - Sample Git Up Git Out |
| 2. Do Something - Sample Funky For You |
| 3. Do Something - Sample Heartbeat |
| 4. I've Committed Murder - Sample Live Right Now |
| 5. I've Committed Murder - Sample Theme From Love Story |
| 6. A Moment To Myself - Sample ?Human Beat Box? |
| 7. A Moment To Myself - Sample ?Wild Style? |
| 8. A Moment To Myself - Sample ?Do Your Thang Baby? |
| 9. Why Didn't You Call Me |
| 10. Do Something |
| 11. Caligula |
| 12. I Try |
| 13. Sex-o-matic Venus Freak |
| 14. I Can't Wait To Meetchu |
| 15. Still |
| 16. I've Committed Murder |
| 17. A Moment To Myself |
| 18. The Letter |
Product Description
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Macy Gray's debut is the kind of album that lends itself to comparisons: Bill Withers (he of "Lovely Day" fame), for the rapturous, laid-back funk vibe; Lauryn Hill, as a fellow nouveau-soul-diva who's not willing to let something as silly as genre-lines let her stop from appropriating a great sound; Liz Phair, from her Exile in Guyville days, for the stark, honest, everyday take on relationship politics; Lenny Kravitz, for pure iconoclastic self-confidence; and, yes, Billie Holiday for the sheer sound of her voice (youngish, raw, slightly otherworldly, but strangely powerful). One album into her career, it's unfair to ask Lady Gray to live up to most of the above--no matter what the diva in question might have to say about it--so accept On How Life Is on its own terms. Eminently danceable and groovy without a single clunker and though some songs ("Why Didn't You Call Me", "I've Committed Murder" and "Do Something", on which Gray sings "..and I'm the latest craze") are more equal than others, the album is well worth its share of hype. --Randy Silver
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DISC 11. WHY DIDNand#039;T YOU CALL ME2. DO SOMETHING3. CALIGULA4. I TRY5. SEXOMATIC6. STILL7. I CANand#039;T WAIT TO MEETCHU8. Iand#039;VE COMMITTED MURDER9. A MOMENT TO MYSELF10. THE LETTER
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Some people don't like the sound of Macy's voice and I thought that included me, so I didn't think I'd enjoy this CD, especially as some of the tracks were alien to my taste - but after listening a couple of times I became addicted to the earthy animal in Macy's voice.....and after a couple more times I was completely hooked! Her sound is so DIFFERENT; her music so SPECIAL! If you like R & B - Motown - that sort of thing - and you're young-at-heart enough (I'm nearly 60!) to be able to move on into 21st Century music, then my guess is that you'll REALLY enjoy this artist and this album once you've given yourself a chance to listen to it, particularly if you enjoy SEXY rhythms. For what it's worth, some of my other favourites are Enigma, Sade, Moby and Massive Attack.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The anthemic 'I Try' is of course a highlight, but the other nine songs are equally impressive. From the singalong soul grooves of 'Why Didn't You Call Me' and 'I Can't Wait To Meetchu' to the sexually charged upbeat numbers like 'Caligula' and 'Sex-o-matic Venus Freak', the album is an instant classic. 'The Letter' and 'I've Committed Murder' are gems of lyrical storytelling and 'Do Something'seems to reach out to everyone with its 'Get up Get out' message. 'Still' beautifully conveys heartbreak before reaching THAT euphoric conclusion. Macy shows her versatility in the laid-back swing of 'A Moment To Myself', and her sublime vocal and lyrical talent in the alnum as a whole. A must for all music fans.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I fell in love with Macy Gray when I first heard 'I Try', but I didn't think I'd like the other tracks on her debut. I recently bought the CD and fell in love with every single song. The majority of the album is groovy and ultra-funky, but the real show stopper is Macy's voice. Raw, confident and at times downright animalistic. The album has a great vibe, even when she is singing about heartbreak. Definite highlights are 'Do Something', 'Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak' and 'I've Commited Murder'. Strange titles but excellent music. A must for any fan of modern soul!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album rates top of my collection. Here is an unbiased track-by-track review: WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL ME? This track opens the album and is one of only two weak tracks. It's meant to be a tribute to Sly Stone but not as exciting. All right to chill to though.3/5 DO SOMETHING Influenced by old skool hiphop, this song is good with some zany lyrics, but slightly over long and monotonous at 5 minutes.3/5 CALIGULA... is the funkiest, sexiest track on the album, and leads to an excellent instrumental solo. Also the lyrics are sexy without being embaressing.4/5 I TRY The smash from this album is a definate stand out, and is destined to become an absolute classic.5+/5 SEXOMATICVENUSFREAK... is the sequel to Caligula, and works just as well, but is completely different; faster, chugging organs and a mad anthemic chorus. 5/5 I CAN'T WAIT TO MEETCHU This track works lyrically and musically well. It talks of Macy's belief in God without being overly preachy. The excellent breakdown at the end really makes the track.5/5 STILL Gorgeous ballad, which really dwarfs any other ballad of 2000, for sheer emotion, emotion and majesty.5+/5 I COMMITTED MURDER Another standout. A jazzy instrumental underpins a lyrical masterpiece, about a murderous fantasy, with a touch of humour. If Eminem is good at wordplay, Macy's ten times better.5+/5 A MOMENT TO MYSELF Along with most of Sade's Lover's Rock, this is my ultimate chill-out tune.5/5 THE LETTER Another track that proves Macy's lyrical prowess, this track intelligently and positively handles the issue of suicide. A perfect closer (with a anthemic chorus) to a perfect album. So there you go, a review of the album. By it now, but be warned, give it time to grow on you!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
'On how life is' is the ultimate album to chill out to. The lyrics of 'the letter', 'still', 'i try' and 'a moment to myself' wash away any stress you may be feeling and leave you fresh and ready for anything. This album is mainly brilliant due to the soul-chilling lyrics and the calming sound of Macy Gray. It is definately worth buying and playing at any time as the range of music from the almost saddening 'still' to the strong beats of 'i can't wait to meetchu' suit any mood of any person. My favourite track is definately number 10 'The letter' because of the lyrics. This debut album from Macy Gray is well worth listening to and although some people compare her voice to a creaking door in a haunted house, personally i think the voice just helps to emphasise the calming, laid back vibe created by this album.
I just love it
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Tempted by this album simply by Gray's unique sound and as the ultimate rebuttle of today's soul wannabe copycats or fading stars (mostly the former) this album will take your view of contemporary soul forward and leave you gasping for the next instalment. Buy it now, or buy it in five years when she's renowned as one of the greats.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to say that i thought not many of the songs on Macy Gray's Album could top the brilliant "I TRY". Just wait! Brilliant. Does this review only go up to 5 stars!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
On how life is.........life is bliss. This is music that touches the soul, melts in the ear and enlivens the spirit. A splendid cd of unique vocal talent, warm, vibrant soulful riffs that are reminiscent, at times, of spunky 70's tunes given a 90s make-over. But in the end, it is music for the here and now.This is a cd worth owning and one you will play again and again and again and ...........
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music
Classy all the way; a great singer and album (there's an old fashion word). I bought it a few years ago and still enjoy listening to it.
Published 8 months ago by M. Seeckts
5.0 out of 5 stars
A FLASH IN THE PAN?
Let nothing be taken away from the fact that Macy Gray's first album blew the competition away and was, perhaps the best work produced by any artiste 5 to 10 years either side of... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2011 by DOPPLEGANGER
5.0 out of 5 stars
What Talent!
This album is simply amazing. It has some funky tunes on it aswell as some strong, soulful ballads. I Try is my most favourite song because thats how I got to know her music. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2010 by Mrs. Sa Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Macy can do no wrong
Having had the original stolen some time ago I felt it was time to replace it. I was not disappointed. 'I try' is the most perfect song in my opinion. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by J. Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Red Hot Album
Wow! What a great voice this lady has got! Most defintley one of the hottest artists on the urban R&b scene. Read more
Published on 16 May 2006 by Ian Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Album You'll EVER buy
I first bought her CD and I was a little unsure if I was wasting my money or not, and now I can truely say that it was money very very well spent. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2004 by "garethbronkhorst"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet !
Music for anytime. Sit down and listen to the slightly mad (in a good way) lyrics, or have it on in the background whilst you smile about the generally happy warm feeling you get... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by D. I. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars
pin your ears back
macy gray is mad. there is no denying it she is complety flufty ducker! however this first album designed to launch her supersonically into the charts is restrained compared to... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2003 by Shelley Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
such a good album
this album really is da bomb. funky, soulful, shows influences of hip-hop, rock and there is a genral rnb/soul feel. how rythem and blues should be. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2001
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