Search - Colbie Caillat :: Breakthrough (includes 5 Bonus Tracks)

IMPRESSIVE SECOND PROJECT

Doctor Jay | Jackson, MS USA | 08/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Probably the best way to evaluate this CD is to break it down. VOCALS -- What can we say? Her voice is distinctive, soooo smooth, calming, and her singing style enhances the message of each song. PRODUCTION AND ARRANGEMENTS -- sonically clean and nicely textured, although a bit "busy" on some tracks. On some of the more upbeat songs, it was almost like listening to something by the Beach Boys, circa 60's. Most of the songs are acoustic guitar driven, and that's a big plus for me. There's also some piano and one really n-i-c-e horn arrangement. Hopefully, we'll hear more brass backing her in the future. Her greatest strength on this CD is the ballads. On every ballad, she really excels. Plus, even as she sings the songs she's written that deal with heartbreak and longing, she does it in a positive way and graciously avoids using expletives. OVERALL IMPACT -- nice, very listenable, probably the song sequencing could have better spaced the ballads and upbeat songs. If I could, I would give it 4.8 stars and "Coco" 4.9 stars. Almost as stellar as her debut, very close and certainly well worth downloading and/or buying. She's a very promising singer/songwriter and deserves our support!"

Colbie Stays True To Herself

Creeb | 09/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Some complaints that it's not like Coco... that is true. There don't seem to be as many radio-ready numbers, perhaps only one beyond "Fallin'". But, this is a great collection of songs, nonetheless. If you like Colbie, buy this CD. Her sincerity is once again in evidence.



And, if you're going to purchase this CD, get the Deluxe edition - the five additional songs are very, very good; they're not just throwaways."

Beautiful...runs together...but beautiful

JRay | Wisconsin | 09/09/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"colbie says that this album is about her growing up and picking herself up breaking through laziness to offer up enouragement to her fans. I was listening to this album while painting my son's room today. I couldn't really tell one song from the other, but that mattered little to me. That would be my only complaint other than at my life stage I am in a different season than Colbie (I am much older. No matter though...her writing is very nice..doesn't always connect, her arrangements are right on. This is a great second album from a beautiful voice. This album is very friendly to the ears and heart..no cursing..disrespecting...no hating on others here. That is important to me. Thanks for a sincere and clean album!!!"