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Album Savings: £3.91 compared to buying all songs
- Original Release Date: 23 Aug 2010
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Play | 1. Am I Forgiven? | 3:28 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. Come To Me High | 2:49 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Slow | 3:32 | Album Only | ||
| Play | 4. Take Me As I Am | 3:45 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Aretha | 3:15 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. Saving Grace | 3:20 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 7. Thankful | 3:36 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. Healer | 3:14 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 9. Blackbird | 3:55 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 10. On My Way Home | 4:29 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 11. Goodbye Girl | 3:31 | £0.89 |
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104 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After hearing the single 'Slow' this album was eagerly awaited and it doesn't disappoint in any way. Since it arrived it hasn't been off the player and I highly recommend it for lovers of sultry, bluesey, intimate music. The quality of her voice is amazing. Front-runner of the tracks so far is 'Aretha' - heartbreakingly beautiful.
The final track - 'Goodbye girl' was a surprise as it's a cover of an old David Gates/Bread song but done in a fresh way that totally compliments the rest of the album.
Buy it - you won't regret it!
The final track - 'Goodbye girl' was a surprise as it's a cover of an old David Gates/Bread song but done in a fresh way that totally compliments the rest of the album.
Buy it - you won't regret it!
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As the title of the album signposts this is a collection of Rumer's highly personal songs but the songs certainly resonate with me. Whilst there isn't the lyrical ability of a say, Joni Mitchell or Suzanne Vega here, the words are elegant and moving. The lyrics are effective in their portrayal of universal themes; loss of loved ones, loss and finding of love, isolation.
With regards to the the songs as a whole there are numerous comparisons that can be made, Karen Carpenter, Judee Sill , Carole King, early Laura Nyro, even Joni Mitchell in a couple of songs, and a host of others. I agree with some of the previous reviewers that that some of the material and its delivery is reminiscent of Dusty Springfield. The production is certainly of a classic vintage and quite Bacharachesque in its lightness of touch but it's faultless. And as to the Carpenters comparisons, I can't think of an original Carpenters albums that is strong as this, there is none of the cheesiness that Richard Carpenter sometimes brought to bear. And these are (apart from the David Gates song) Rumer's own songs. The songs are all beautifully song, it's approachable but it's quite moving in places and there's a lot of naked emotion in this album. It might not cheer everybody up as it is underscored with melancholy but that only helps it to work as a cohesive album. Beneath the surface sheen there is considerable turmoil being worked through. So if you want a nice 100% happy album you're in the wrong place.
Oddly, the album opens with what is possibly the weakest track "Am I Forgiven" is my least favourite song on the album. It's pleasant enough but doesn't give any indication of the riches to follow. I suppose though it makes for a relatively gentle introduction. The sequence of songs from "Thankful" to "On My Way Home" is breathtaking though and is both harrowing and uplifting. And that sequence makes it hard for me to fathom the accusations of blandness that are littered about in some of the reviews. It's not often you get such subtle songs about grief, bereavement, abandonment, resilience and emotional rebirth. Not the usual territory for relatively mainstream music I would guess.
There is an artistic integrity and nuanced delivery in play here that isn't commonplace for such easily accessible work.
With regards to the the songs as a whole there are numerous comparisons that can be made, Karen Carpenter, Judee Sill , Carole King, early Laura Nyro, even Joni Mitchell in a couple of songs, and a host of others. I agree with some of the previous reviewers that that some of the material and its delivery is reminiscent of Dusty Springfield. The production is certainly of a classic vintage and quite Bacharachesque in its lightness of touch but it's faultless. And as to the Carpenters comparisons, I can't think of an original Carpenters albums that is strong as this, there is none of the cheesiness that Richard Carpenter sometimes brought to bear. And these are (apart from the David Gates song) Rumer's own songs. The songs are all beautifully song, it's approachable but it's quite moving in places and there's a lot of naked emotion in this album. It might not cheer everybody up as it is underscored with melancholy but that only helps it to work as a cohesive album. Beneath the surface sheen there is considerable turmoil being worked through. So if you want a nice 100% happy album you're in the wrong place.
Oddly, the album opens with what is possibly the weakest track "Am I Forgiven" is my least favourite song on the album. It's pleasant enough but doesn't give any indication of the riches to follow. I suppose though it makes for a relatively gentle introduction. The sequence of songs from "Thankful" to "On My Way Home" is breathtaking though and is both harrowing and uplifting. And that sequence makes it hard for me to fathom the accusations of blandness that are littered about in some of the reviews. It's not often you get such subtle songs about grief, bereavement, abandonment, resilience and emotional rebirth. Not the usual territory for relatively mainstream music I would guess.
There is an artistic integrity and nuanced delivery in play here that isn't commonplace for such easily accessible work.
54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This Album really is something special and for me the best release of the year. There are no fillers here, each song has been lovingly written and produced with Rumer's great voice conveying both the joy and heartache of the superb lyrics. An absolute winner that I can't recommend enough.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
timeless music
Great relaxing cd. Laidback music . Very Bacharach-ish and therefore stylish.
This is music for connoisseurs , not for large masses.
This is music for connoisseurs , not for large masses.
Published 7 days ago by Max Cale'
Great voice, thin material
Slow is a great track, but the rest are a disappointment by comparison. Like any great singer, Rumer needs good songs to get the best out of her voice - perhaps her latest album of... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Friend of Dorothy
Review of Rumer's CD "Seasons of my Soul"
Brilliant singer and music. Takes all your cares away. Rumer has a unique sound and is far superior to the female singers which we have today (apart from Duffy who is equally... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann Brewer
Melodic
A very pleasant album I would describe as excellent late night listening. Others have mentioned Karen Carpenter and I would suggest that Rumer is a mixture of her, Dusty... Read more
Published 3 months ago by none
Superb
Very very listenable what a voice & what quality of songs. Rumer is most certainly a talent who should get more acclaim! Item arrived very quickly as usual
Published 4 months ago by Rolo
cheaper to buy on Rumers own website
cheaper to buy on Rumers own website! its amazing wherever you get it from though. silky smooth vocals to die for.
Published 5 months ago by aveburygirl
very, very forgettable
heard some of the song clips, thought hmmm lets give it a go, but the entire album is very 'limp'. Yes, she has a good voice, lovely infact, but the songs are awful, the lyrics... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andrew Ballard
Mellow & very relaxing
Lovely album, very mellow and relaxing. I can't believe how much she sounds like Karen Carpenter at times, simple, melodic music reminiscent of an earlier era. Recommended.
Published 6 months ago by Papillon
A very pleasant surprise!
I accidentally found this right here on Amazon while browsing. I have never heard of Rumer before (she does not get much/any airplay in our country), but when I listened to the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Johan
Rumer
This is one of the best cds I haver got lovely songs great music well done Roll on the next CD its a must to buy if you have not got it
Published 7 months ago by Wales Jackie
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