Search - Diana Krall :: Temptation / I'll Never Be the Same

Don't Bother.....Let's Hope for better.

JAIMO | HARTFORD, CT United States | 10/07/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I am a fan of Diana Krall...I own every CD she's put out, her DVD and I have seen her in concert five times. This single is on The Girl In The Other Room CD. Rarely have I been more disappointed in a purchase then when I first listened to this CD..... After repeated listening that I hoped would lead to an appreciation of some aspect that I overlooked - I just don't even listen to it anymore. Perhaps the only greater disappointment was going to see her live on her latest tour in support of the CD.



Souless drivel well sung, is still souless drivel. Her new husband, Elvis Costello has done her no favors in writing the songs that are feature on the CD....I hope when the blush of romance has faded a bit she will find her way back to exploring compelling music again. I applaud her valor in trying to escape the confines of "The Great American Songbook" but this effort was ill advised. Do yourself a favor, don't buy the single, don't buy the CD and don't go see her perform on her current tour.



There's too much talent here to expect she won't provide plenty of good music in the future but this time she just didn't get it done. I am hopeful that this is just a stumble as she seeks to walk her own musical path.



My favorites CDs of hers are "Loves Scenes" and "Live In Paris" and the "Live in Paris" DVD is one of the best music DVDs of a live concert I've ever seen. Enjoy those and wait for her next effort."

Well done, but I still prefer the old standards

John C. Bresnik | Escondido, CA | 04/29/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"What I loved about Krall was her revival of the old standards with a great voice and excellent piano work. But, it appears she has left her jazz fans behind. Not one recognizable title on this album -- no standards here. But, she's entitled -- she must be tired of all the touring and repetitious playing -- it gets a little old after awhile. Now, she's in a new era and her music will reflect that. I guess it's time for her to move in new directions and I'm sure she will attract new fans. But, as an old jazz player myself, I will miss her jazz -- at least we have these great recordings, the best being her "Live in Paris" DVD. Onward and Onward."

Not my cup of tea.

J. R. SOUTH | Albany, New York USA | 04/09/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Oh, dear. After waiting what seems like an eternity for Diana's new studio CD, I hope that "Temptation" isn't an indication of what's on the rest of "The Girl in the Other Room". Often criticized for singing too many standards and too much glamorized packaging, Diana seems to have decided to "get down", and down this single is: not a great or even good song, and it's completely at odds with DK's intimate, honey-and-whiskey vocals. Far, far beneath her talents. Like others, I was semi-critical of "The Look of Love" as too romantic, glossy and generic. Had we known that this might contribute to DK's "new direction", we would have definitely kept our opinions to ourselves. Please, Diana, get back to the standards ASAP! I agree with another Amazon reviewer who suggested a Jobim-salute would be awesome."