Mary A. from HOLLYWOOD, MD Reviewed on 3/25/2010...
Love this CD. Lauren has a great voice and an innovative approach to making music; each song is a little different. It sounds like she has dual-tracked her voice with soprano and alto and the effect is just magical. "Fallen" from the "Pretty Woman" soundtrack CD is a great favorite.
CD Reviews
No duds in the bunch
Bruski | Marin County California | 05/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lauren Wood, best known for her hit "Fallen" has put together an album of a dozen songs that takes this reviewer on a trip back to the Beatles. With at least 4-5 real hits waiting to don the airwaves, there are no duds in the bunch whatsoever. The ballad Back in Time, is so heart wrenching, it almost hurts to listen to the words. The Beatles influence is so strong, it was a little spooky. You can hear McCartney bass lines with that distinct melodic tone as well as Lennon-type vocals and guitar. Her voice is what makes the album complete. At times she's a deep contralto, other times she sings thin wispy BV's that blend with the music perfectly. The levels of musicalnship is very high. When was the last time you heard a cymbal cresando with mallets played this well (in the sure hit "Back in Time")? Look for the hits to be 1)"The Big House" song about subdivisions buring like the Amazon 2)" Back in time" - tear-out-your-heart ballad. 3) "I'm Usually Obsessed" - chicken-picken (dang near Country-Funk) guitar 4) "Twisted Reality" -complete w/ that trademark Hofner Beatle bass. Must listen Bruce"
Lauren Wood
J. Jerome Deister | Holton, Kansas | 04/04/2000
(1 out of 5 stars)
"If you liked the cool jazzy sound of "Please Don't Go" and "Fallen" from Lauren Wood in the 1980s, you probably won't like the standard rock 'n' roll instrumentals and lyrics of this new album. The bonus track of "Fallen" simply doesn't belong with the twelve new tracks. I'm sad to see such a bendable voice as Wood's get lost in all too familiar rock licks. She can do so much in modulating her voice, that to hear thse songs indicates a loss of direction for her. I hope she'll return to what made her distinctive."
Great vocals and lyrics make this a must album
IM4IUTWO@aol.com | reno, nv | 08/31/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After too many years of looking for Lauren Wood in the stores, it's great to find her again. Her heartfelt vocals make you want to listen over and over again. Thank you for this cd and please keep them coming!!!"
Lauren Wood is better than ever before! Excellent choice!
IM4IUTWO@aol.com | 05/24/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lauren Wood's mysterious voice reminds us that there is true serendipity in the world. Lauren is a talented singer, songwriter and musician. She has honed her skills and talents in all of these fields to produce a rich blend of her very fine efforts. I would expect no less from Lauren Wood. Especially for a true fan, this is fantastic Lauren Wood for the 90's. Though her music has always been timeless, this is another show of true pure talent that will last and offer entertainment into the new millennium! If you like Lauren Wood, you'll love this CD!"
She's back, thank god.
IM4IUTWO@aol.com | 04/14/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lauren Wood is one of those rare women, she has both talent and voice, and proves that she can belt with the best. Using reflections of her life, Lauren digs deep into her soul, and comes up with many fabulous tracks. Check out her web site. It's great. Glad to have you back, and hope for many more fantastic CD's from the best singer ever, period!"