Search - Sweetbox :: Classified

I Was So Wrong....

01/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Back in 2002 I wrote an awful review for this album and now that I re-read it, I now know why 0 of 3 people found my review not helpful. Its because my review was poorly written and extremely contradictory. But after 2 years of listening to Sweetbox ever since ex vocalist Tina was replaced by Jade, I take back everything I said in the old review. Though Jade's voice is kind of average, she has a unique way of allowing it to flow throughout a song. So shes not Celine, but it doesn't matter. A ballad sung by Jade is pure, so in my opinion its not powerful, but it stands above the rest because it is unique and stands out. So whether its the slow songs or the upbeat songs, they all have a good message behind them. Its not about having to be deep or complicated, "Classified" is about life and enjoying it while its still here. Its about being happy and feeling loved. It may take some getting used to, but when you can get past those points, "Classified" is truly a unique and amazing journey."

Good and elegant!

InSoon Cho | Seoul South Korea | 05/08/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album sounds good! Since one of my friends recommedned this album, I heard full tracks this morning. I have heard their famous song "Everything's gonna be alright" some years before it was good and singular for polished combination of classical music "Air on G string of Bach" and hiphop. Their new title song "Trying to be me" goes the same way, it adopts main theme from "Solveig's Song of Grieg". You may think these new songs are so and so comparing with before but it's not. First distinguishing point is that it changed vocalist. Ex-vocalist Tina Harris left team and new vocalist, Jade Villalon joined. Her voice is more young and clear and less blues feel, so this album feels more pop rather than R&B. Secondly it recorded various kind of music. Tina laid emphasis on rap and hiphop feel but Jade did on vocal and worked various music containing Pop, R&B, classic, etc. And sampled screen music adds quality. Consequently Sweetbox shows musical diversity without losing their musical characteristic "elegance". This CD deservers its price!"

Interesting and original

Cynthia Selene | Miskolc, Hungary | 09/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although she sings "I am not different from you" in one of her songs, Jade (Sweetbox) is different from the other young stars: she has her own style, which raise her highly above them. Unlike the blonde Britney-epigones she is really something special. The album, from which up till now four singles were released, contains twelve songs, most of them inspired by classical music. Bringing classicals closer to modern day people is a great idea. "Trying To Be Me", first single from "Classified" is something kinda ars poetica: no matter what everyone says, she tries to be herself. And she succeeds in that. "For The Lonely" is a heartwarming song, be sure to listen it when you feel lonely. The third single "Cinderella" is another cool song, my favorite of the singles.
Two very remarkable songs are "Every Time" - a beautiful love song -, and "Sacred", passionate and spiritual, inspired by Ravel's wonderful "Bolero"."