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Hear My Cry [Extra tracks]

~ Sonique
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (24 Dec 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Universal / Island
  • ASIN: B00004Y9S9
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,681 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. It Feels So Good - Chris Allen, Graeme Pleeth, Simon Belofsky, Sonique
2. I Put A Spell On You - Graeme Pleeth, Sonique, Chris Allen, Simon Belofsky, Julian Elkan
3. Are You Ready (Or Not) - BT, Sonique
4. Cold N ' Lonely - Chris Allen, Simon Belofsky, Sonique
5. Drama - Calvin Richardson, Gerald Isaac, Gerald W. Isaac, Sonique
6. Move Closer - Ric Salmon, Robin Barter, Sonique
7. Can't Get Enough - Chris Allen, Graeme Pleeth, Graham Pleeth, Sonique
8. Hear My Cry - Robin Barter, Sonique
9. Empty (Hideaway) - Robin Barter, Sonique
10. Love Is On Our Side - Sonique, Thunderpuss 2000
11. Sky - Sonique, Thunderpuss 2000, Rick Nowles
12. Learn To Forget - Gerald Isaac, Gerald W. Isaac, Sonique
13. It Feels So Good - Graeme Pleeth, Guido Craveiro, Leven Canseven, Sonique, Sserious
14. Sky - Rick Nowells, Rick Nowles, Robin Barter, Sonique, Thunderpuss, Thunderpuss 2000

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
A pair of up-tempo, minor-key tunes kicks off this home-grown diva's debut CD. The catchy opener, "It Feels So Good", recalls both 1980s freestyle and Cher's wildly successful hit single "Believe". The next track, "I Put a Spell on You", is "inspired by" (as the CD's sleeve puts it) Screamin' Jay Hawkins's classic R&B gem of the same name, though the new version has none of the 1956 original's over-the-top sense of absurdity and abandon. Sonique's "Spell" is a lean machine fuelled by a disco bass throb, festooned with strings, and graced by Sonique's stylish vocals. Hear My Cry covers a lot of dance territory, from the dressed-up funk of "Are You Ready?" to the techno-tinged house of "Love Is on Our Side". The album also includes an R&B slow jam ("Drama"), gloomy trip-hop ("Empty [Hideaway]"), and a piano ballad ("Learn to Forget"). A fair amount of the disc's tracks are pedestrian, but what makes just about any of them worth checking out is Sonique's distinctive voice, an instrument with an unusual grain to it. --Fred Cisterna

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In the inner flap of her debut LP, HEAR MY CRY, the imposing-looking Sonique strikes a ferocious pose. She also refers to herself with the oft-overused tag "diva" in the acknowledgments. This posturing could conjure up musical visions ranging anywhere from Mariah to Me'Shell N'Degeo'Cello. In reality, Sonique's music has more in common with sounds pumping from mid-'80s nightclubs of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood variety, while her voice is most reminiscent of that of Jimi Somerville of Bronski Beat fame.
The tinge of cold impersonality in the music is more than made up for by catchy grooves and Sonique's impassioned vocals. The opening track, "It Feels So Good", is marked by the type of hook that bears cross-genre appeal. While a cover of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' signature "I Put a Spell on You" could seem horrific in this forum, she rekindles the song's inherent sinister sensuality and lays it upon some sweet-spiraling electronic hypnotics. Even the familiar anthemic feel of "Are You Ready" and the straight-R&B battle of the sexes of "Drama" are imbued with herspecial spark, one that elevates them to a level far above that of standard fare.

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Disapointing, 23 Jan 2001
By A Customer
'It Feels so Good', 'Sky' and 'I Put a Spell on You' were all excellent singles but they are also the only good tracks on this album. 'Empty (Hideaway)' is OK but the original version by Amanda Ghost (on the 'Ghost Stories' album) is far superior. The other songs are fillers and not good ones at that. I was expecting better, hopefully her second album will deliever the goods. If you already own her singles then save some money and avoid this album at all costs!
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2.0 out of 5 stars She Put A Spell On Me., 18 Aug 2008
By Alan Burridge (Poole,, Dorset. United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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After buying the CD single for 'I Put A Spell On You,' like many of the other reviewers I bought this album thinking it would be awesome, when in actually it isn't. In fact, reading their reviews has given me some heart, as I thought it might have been down to my elder years, but apparently not.
Much like 'Louie, Louie,' 'I Put A Spell On You' has to be one of the most 'covered' songs of all time, but I must say, it was Sonique who brought it to everyone's attention with absolutely THE BEST cover of them all. If I was her and living the life of the one-hit-wonder, at least I would be thrilled that at least I had recorded THE BEST version of all time, and that alone is quite some achievement considering some of the others' pedigree. If the album or the CD single had included the then trendy 15 minute version and several mega-mixes, then I would have been well pleased, as it's one of those songs you wish would never come to the end. Maybe, with luck, I'll spend my days in purgatory having to listen to it on a tape-loop!
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5.0 out of 5 stars the number one dance diva proves her abilities., 12 Dec 2000
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the first lady of dance brings us her debut album, and it is well worth the wait, 'put a spell on you' was in the clubs 3 years ago, and the album shows that this wasn't just a one off! if you like pop/dance music buy this album, now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a brilliant CD
This album has everything you could ask for. Featuring the top 10 hits "It Feels So Good", "Sky" and "I Put A Spell On You". Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Sonique - Ab Fab!
This album is terrific. Usually you buy one and you only like the 2 or 3 singles you bought it for but this ... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2000 by derekandanne

4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds so good
This woman can sing! Strong powerful sultry. A magnificent rendition of "I put a spell on you" and her remixes are refreshing. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2000 by e.l.johnson@ntlworld.com

5.0 out of 5 stars TOP! - MOSTLY WICKED TUNES
WELL DONE SONIQUE!

This is a top album which includes the highlights of (of course) it feels so good, sky, hear my cry and I've put a spell on you. Read more

Published on 17 Sep 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars in a nut shell "brilliant"
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO,I WAS DRIVING UP THE A1 NORTH BOUND TO PETERBOROUGH, WHEN I FRIST HEARED "SONIQUE" BEING PLAYED ON VIBE F.M. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad at all...
This album is top! I've heard better dance albums, but this is worth buying, it's got quite a variety. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic album!
I was very eager to buy this album afer 'It feels so good'- and when I did buy it , I was certainly not dissapointed. It is fantastic! Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A truely unique vision that feels so good!
Ten years ago, I waited nearly two years after the release of "Nothing to lose" for the album that the track was lifted from. Yes, it was worth the wait. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2000 by R. Tizzard

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor? infact very poor
Well before buying it think twice. If you think that you'll find lots of tracks like it feels so good then you are mistaken. Very poor indeed. Read more
Published on 31 May 2000

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