White Turns Blue

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Maria Mena's got issues, and teenage girls across the land are going to love her for it. But for those of us whose age and self-respect keep us from locking ourselves behind our bedroom doors with her, the volume cranked high, the trouble is they're not especially out of the ordinary issues. They're pretty predictable, in fact. There's boy trouble ("Sorry"), anguished self-doubt ("Your Glasses," "Just a Little Bit"), parent-directed rants ("Blame it on Me," "Lullaby"), and your basic hissy fit ("What's Another Day," "Shadow"), all of it bathed in what could be described as burning sincerity, or at least deep earnestness. But direct your ears beyond the angst-y confessions, dear listener, and you'll find this 18-year-old wallflower worthy of more than your world-weary sympathies. It's all in Ms. Mena's pipes. Line her up against the pop princesses of the day, and her honeyed, breathy voice makes the divas sound brittle. It also makes all the difference here: Trapped inside her are a less manic Fiona Apple, a more contemplative Alanis Morissette, a not-so-weird Tori Amos, and a healthy helping of old-school Phoebe Snow. She's a thinker, smoothing her bare-it-all lyrics with vocal understatement, and it's hard not to like her for it. Here's hoping White Turns Blue and her coming of age reap lyrical maturity next go-round. --Tammy La Gorce

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White Turns Blue

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One of my favorite albums
wow...
Why isn't this young lady stateside??
SHE'S THE ONLY ONE
out here on the ledge...i'm not far away from stepping off...

White Turns Blue
Maria Mena
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002EQVUC
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

You're the only one
Fragile (Free)
Just A Little Bit
Blame It On Me
My Lullaby
Take you with me
What's another day
Lose control
Shadow
Your glasses
Sorry
A few small bruises

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Maria Mena's got issues, and teenage girls across the land are going to love her for it. But for those of us whose age and self-respect keep us from locking ourselves behind our bedroom doors with her, the volume cranked high, the trouble is they're not especially out of the ordinary issues. They're pretty predictable, in fact. There's boy trouble ("Sorry"), anguished self-doubt ("Your Glasses," "Just a Little Bit"), parent-directed rants ("Blame it on Me," "Lullaby"), and your basic hissy fit ("What's Another Day," "Shadow"), all of it bathed in what could be described as burning sincerity, or at least deep earnestness. But direct your ears beyond the angst-y confessions, dear listener, and you'll find this 18-year-old wallflower worthy of more than your world-weary sympathies. It's all in Ms. Mena's pipes. Line her up against the pop princesses of the day, and her honeyed, breathy voice makes the divas sound brittle. It also makes all the difference here: Trapped inside her are a less manic Fiona Apple, a more contemplative Alanis Morissette, a not-so-weird Tori Amos, and a healthy helping of old-school Phoebe Snow. She's a thinker, smoothing her bare-it-all lyrics with vocal understatement, and it's hard not to like her for it. Here's hoping White Turns Blue and her coming of age reap lyrical maturity next go-round. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite albums.......2006-12-26

White Turns Blue is one of my favorite albums ever. Why? Simply because it has great tunes with relatable, though not predictable, lyrics. I personally disagree with the [...] reviewer when she said that the lyrics were simplistic. They go above and beyond most typical pop lyrics! The most relatable is song is "Just A Little Bit". On this track, Maria wishes she could be "just a little bit wiser/stronger/prettier." All of the songs on the album are really great, but my personal favorite is "Your Glasses" because of it's amazing chorus. "Lose Control" is an excellent jazzy piece as well. This is a must buy!

wow..........2006-04-06

Why is this girl not more famous? She has a beautiful voice, and I love her lyrics. I wish she would come out with a new album. I found this album while surfing through amazon, and I couldn't be more pleased. She kind of reminds me of the Jewel's OLDER work.

Why isn't this young lady stateside??.......2006-04-03

I stumbled upon this album looking at those pesky little recommendations on the side of the Amazon pages, and I was delighted to have found this gem. Maria, named for the West Side Story Maria, is a Norwgian chanteuse that has a unique voice that is unexplainable. Her arrangements are catchy and her lyrics, though not shatteringly unique, are effective.

If you are looking for something that is not terribly overplayed in the US but incredibly enjoyable, give this album a listen.

SHE'S THE ONLY ONE.......2006-03-16

Maria is a great and fantastic singer.I love her voice and with all her talent she could do everything she wants. This time she put her single "You Are The Only One" in the top of the list, and it's not a surprise after u heard this great song. Other songs full of pure energy are " A fell Small Bruises" ( my favourite), "My Lullaby", and "What's Another Day". Great Cd. Buy it!!

out here on the ledge...i'm not far away from stepping off..........2005-09-03

i'm always skeptical when it comes to getting new music, especially from young teenage artists, but Maria Mena is an exception to this rule. Her debut album is quite impressive. The opening track "you're the only one" is unique - so unique that i gradually liked it. "Just A little bit" - a song about being the best you can be. "Blame It On Me" is a song about taking the fall. "Take You With Me" & "Your Glasses" are edgier rock tracks that really shows off her voice. "A Few Small Bruises" closes the album with what seems like "it's end of the world" theme that alot of teenagers can relate to.

Notable Tracks:
- Just A Little Bit
- Blame It On Me
- Take You With Me
- Your Glasses
- A Few Small Bruises

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White Turns Blue
Maria Mena
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002N7M9C
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

You're the Only One
Fragile (Free)
Just a Little Bit
Blame It On Me
My Lullaby
Take You With Me
What's Another Day
Lose Control
Shadow
Your Glasses
Sorry
Few Small Bruises

Album Description

Maria Mena is a singer/songwriter/performer with a rare & precious gift. Her songs come directly from her heart & her experience, are written with candor, clarity & purpose, & are performed with a disarming guileless charm. That she is 18 years old makes her talent all the more remarkable & all the more vital. She gives voice to the roiling emotions of adolescence & to those deeper emotions we never outgrow. 'White Turns Blue' serves as the perfect introduction to the music of Maria Mena. Taking its title from a poem written by a close friend of Maria's, 'White Turns Blue' brings together 12 of her songs, from buoyant pop tunes to heartfelt ballads, each illuminating a different aspect of her psyche.