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Timbre [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

~ Sophie B. Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (9 Nov 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B0000247SX
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 285,480 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Her third album delayed by tussles with her label over the banjo on the single "Lose Your Way", Sophie B. Hawkins turned to her Internet fans and the resulting e-mail campaign got this album released in the form she intended. The arrangements she fought for are often lovely; unfortunately, the songs behind them don't have much of the conceptual and melodic elegance of her earlier hits. Timbre's songs are almost all moon-eyed mid-tempo ballads, with sexed-up lyrics vague enough that they're open to pretty much any interpretation. Aside from "The Darkest Childe", a bizarre spiel surrounded by sampled voices and sound effects, it's awfully bland--disappointing from a songwriter who was once anything but that. --Douglas Wolk

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best written songs for years..., 5 Jan 2000
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Sophie B Hawkins had well documented difficulty getting this album released, having written it in 1996, but her perseverance has paid off in volumes. What we have here are 12 very original songs crossing several genres, ranging from the beautiful to the challenging, but all maintaining that soft lilting rhythm that is SBH's trademark. She makes use of a vast array of instruments and not a few production tricks to acheive her sound, and every note and word reflects the dedication and belief that this woman invests in her art. The music is often reminiscent of classical 50s and 60s ballads, then will descend into a growling guitar track and some thumping 90s production, all the time pervaded by a steady, unusual voice backed by evident belief. But what cannot be forgotten is the writing, the lyrics that work their sometimes haunting, sometimes thrilling way under the mind's skin and sit there mulling away at the thoughts. From the aching beauty of "Lose Your Way" to the angry edge of "Darkest Childe" and gritty hope of "Help Me Breathe", this album is a perfect showcase for somebody with plenty to say and an innate ability to entertain. I recommend this album whole-heartedly to anyone who likes to listen to their music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars buy it now!!, 20 Jun 2001
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I only listened to this album because I had liked SBH track on the Dawson's Creek album and when I heard it I could not beleive how many different styles she showed on Timbre. I am not usually into this kid of music but I have to say that this is my favourite album, I recommend it for anyone, it has so many different moods on it that you can put it on at any time!
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No G.M. substances here. This album is 100% Organic!, 3 Feb 2000
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Sophie B Hawkins two previous musical incarnations have mellowed you out, made you think and quite frankly scared you with the taboo breaking and frank thinking behind the writing and the production. But where as the first album was more "Lovey-duvvy", the second album more "Hey, y'know, i'm chilled and my life's going OK" Sophie (To her friends, she's "Soph")has brought the listener one step closer to her "Inner-Sanctum" with the almost over welmingly struggling sound of TIMBRE. It is this quality which keeps you coming back and listening and understanding just a little bit more of what this woman is trying to say in her music. It doesn't take long to realise that you almost know the person who has been through these emotions and is using the world music market for her very own private therapy! It's hard to discribe the album, so buy it! TIMBRE by Sophie B. Hawkins is worth the cost of the CD just for the Artwork, let alone the wonderful tracks such as Help Me Breath, the Darkest Child and Strange Thing. 5 Stars is no where near enough.
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