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Audio CD (13 Dec 2004)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Epic
ASIN: B0000259AY
Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 35,146 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Why Didn't You Call Me 3:11 �0.69

2. Do Something 4:59 �0.69

3. Caligula 4:38 �0.69

4. I Try 3:59 �0.79

5. Sex-o-matic Venus Freak 3:57 �0.69

6. I Can't Wait To Meetchu 5:17 �0.69

7. Still 4:15 �0.69

8. I've Committed Murder 4:59 �0.69

9. A Moment To Myself 3:59 �0.69

10. The Letter 5:36 �0.69

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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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE GROWS ON YOU!, 7 Mar 2001

By	Mrs. P. M. Howard (Somerset, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Instant Classic, 26 Jul 2000

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A soul classic, 5 Mar 2003

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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!

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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 5 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favourite...
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. Read more

Published on 27 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An utterly brilliant album - must buy!
This album should change your life. I bought it after hearing only 'I Try' and despite its brilliance it is I believe not one of my favourites on the album. Read more

Published on 6 Nov 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Alluring
Album took a while to get used to, but once one had listenned to the lyrics as well as the sound, one could not resist playing it one more time.

Published on 31 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally inspirational
Fantastic album, its an album that you are going to love or hate! Many love it, hence its a best seller in the R&B charts. Read more

Published on 29 Jul 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars refreshingly different!
this is a great CD... i took a gamble, only knowing one or two songs on the album... but it really is good. she is so different.. of course "I Try" is excellent.. Read more

Published on 23 May 2000

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