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After an awful lot of hype and far too many mentions of Moby being involved (he's not), Sophie Ellis-Bextor finally unveils her solo album Read My Lips. For a first time effort, it really isn't bad. It suffers from one too many fillers and the odd duff moment, but there's still much here to enjoy. Fans of "Groovejet" will be disappointed by the lack of jaunty Balearic disco, yet as a showcase for her petulant voice and charismatic demeanour it works just fine. Opener and first single, "Take Me Home" is a soaring, camply infectious tale of getting picked up in a nightclub, "Move Any Mountain" (co-penned with Blur's Alex James) the sound of rich trip-hop noir and "Never Let Me Down" the kind of easy, day-dreaming tune Alison Moyet used to knock out in her sleep. In fact there's a worrying nod to the 1980s on more than one occasion, worst offender being the dinky electro pop of "Everything Falls Into Place". This is disposable pop, but enjoyable nonetheless. --Paul Tierney
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SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR Read My Lips (2001 UK Special Edition 15-track CD album including the singles Take Me Home Murder On The Dancefloor Get Over You plus a live recording of Groovejet [If This Aint Love])
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You will probably reading this review in order to determine - "is it worth the purchase?" My first instincts would be to say "yes." If like me you were unsure if such an artist could deliver on an album, then you will be pleasantly surprised. The album benefits from a variation of track and vocal styles with the "Take Me Home" track easing your way into an endless abyss of pop and easy listening musical delight. Other good tracks include "Is it any wonder" and "Sparkle." Overall this CD would be a nice addition to your collection and worthy of a purchase.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Murder On The Dance Floor has been playing non-stop on US dance floors for about a year now. However the Sophie Ellis-Bextor album itself isn't carried in any CD store. Nobody had it. Just by chance a friend picked up a copy for me while over in England.
What a spectacular album!
If you like pop music but can't stand the sugery sweetness of boy bands, and Britney Spears drones, this is the perfect album for you. With witty lyrics, sharp beats, and great melodies, I'd have to say that this type of sound could be the savior of the record industry in America. Too bad the suits aren't listening to anything but 14 year old girls.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Here is the long awaited debut album from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the girl that rather famously and gloriously kept posh from the number 1 throne with Spiller last year. Now she's on her own and it isn't half bad. Ellis-Bextor has managed to do something that so few popstars can nowadays; keep it pop, yet sophisticated and stylish. With the magnificent "Take me home" and equally good tracks "Lover", "Murder on the dancefloor" and "I believe" Ellis-Bextor she can definitely sing and write (all tracks are co-written by her).
A couple of tracks are a bit weaker ("Sparkle", "Final move") but on the whole it's extremely strong. With an album this good under her belt at the tender age of 22 I can only wonder what gem of an album she'll come up with next.
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Bl**dy good debut! So nearly a classic
I have to say this album still stuns me when I listen to it. And let me say that unlike so many albums I can listen to this one from start to finish. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2008 by Dm Blackwell
Read my lips
Clever music with a few mainstream songs on here but generally disappointing, lots of 'B' tracks on here.
Published on 9 Mar 2008 by O. Austin
timeless
despite this album now getting on a bit (and me being kinda picky) its the only cd i have in my car which i can listen to throughout and not want to skip through, i guess you could... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by t bone
A true gem and a classic.
This album is amazing in my opinion, but I wouldn't recommend it if you liked the 4 singles and expect the album to flow in a similar vein. Read more
Published on 8 May 2006 by Mr. Master
Trully unique album from a trully unique lady
Possibly one of the most publicised chart events in UK chart history occurred between the two unstopabble collaborations, Victoria Beckham and True Steppers with pop perfection... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2006 by "xander_heart"
Sophie's the Best
Sophie Ellis Bextor is one of the actually best pop star. I like all her music. Her last CD, "Read My Lips" it's a very good CD. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2004
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Read My Lips
After the astronomical success of Groovejet, SEB's first solo album has a lot to live up to. Luckily it's pretty strong and shows her to be much more than a one-trick pony. Read more
Published on 16 July 2004 by "white_tipped_nails"
Hmmm
How shall I put this? If you liked Groovejet enough to investigate this songstress a little further then you'll like Take Me Home and Murder On The Dancefloor, but apart from... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2004 by "andrewsimagination"
Sophie Ellis Bextor- What A Talent!
I got this album bought for me and after having heard a few of Sophie's tracks on the radio before thought I'd give it a listen and when I did I just couldn't stop! Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003 by Deano's
Cheesy pop/dance
Cheesy but some very beatiful love songs. My personal favorites take me home,murder on the dance floor and not forgetting lover very catchy and alot of the others. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2003 by Jamie E. I. Wright
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