Much Better Than "Kissing Rain"
01/12/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Roch Voisine's "Higher" is a refreshing change from his last English album, "Kissing Rain". On this album, his songs are upbeat, fast paced, and easy to relate to. He also uses electric guitars right along side the acoustics in nearly every song, which creates a unique sound all his own.
I personally think the best songs on this album are "Tears In My Coffee", "All About Us" "Never" and the hit new single "By Myself", although ALL the songs are well written and worth listening to over and over again. Roch Voisine's amazing vocals show the sort of talent that is not often found in the music industry now-a-days, and his songwriting skills bear some impressive qualities.
I would recommend this CD for anyone who craves unique, electric/acoustic guitar-filled music, with a wonderful pop/rock sound. I consider it a must for any music lover's collection."
Excellent! Upbeat!
miss_caprice | 03/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Alright, let's get these reviews straight! Depressing? This CD is anything but! Happy songs are the majority, with upbeat tracks such as "Life's A Beach" "Don't Give Up" "Higher" "Will You Be My Wife" "Tears In My Coffee" "I Believe" and "Closer Than Skin" Even the songs about breaking up have a positive edge, for in "All About Us" the lyrics state clearly that the break-up isn't anyone's fault and that it's simply time to let go. "By Myself" shows Roch leaving unwillingly, but knowing it's the best thing to do ("I didn't want to have to make you cry/I didn't want to say goodbye/Couldn't bear to face the truth/That I was me, and you were you")Roch himself has said that this CD has the the biggest number of positive songs he's ever put out.The songs themselves are well-written, exciting, and the instrumental is excellent, as Roch seems to be experimenting with a faster, more upbeat sound that sounds very modern and very cool. Roch's voice sounds very emotion-filled, and as usual, absolutely incrediable. I was amazed by this fabulous CD.It is much, MUCH better thna "Kissing Rain", a CD of his I also own. "Kissing Rain" songs are all slow and depressing, and it was a beautiful change to see Roch toss away his usual woe-be-gone heart-breaking songs and get a happier, happy-go-lucky attitude on his new CD, and stop wringing the tears. This CD never fails to put me in a good mood. I repear: even the songs about breaking-up has a positive edge to them and takes a nice, fair view on a relationship ending. very comforting.I have a large CD collection and enjoy all types of music, but Roch Voisine's "Higher" is my all-time #1 favourote. I have never enjoyed a CD so much before. Do yourself a favour...but a copy, and be prepared to start singing along and listen to it 24/7, because listening to this CD is addictive!!!"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1