Everything Changed

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"Every once in awhile, something's got to break to give," Abra Moore forewarns in the opening track amid a heavenly, uplifting, gorgeously melodic declaration of love. The line foreshadows what awaits on Everything Changed, the most emotionally arresting account of a relationship's rise and fall since Matthew Sweet's 1991 masterwork Girlfriend. Along the way are several irresistibly buoyant should-be pop smashes--"I Do," "Big Sky," and "Shining Star" could all scale the charts--balanced against the more measured melodic grace of "If You Want Me To" and "Taking Chances." The deepest cuts, though, are the straight-shooting piano ballads including the title track and "Family Affair," in which Moore cries out, "Don't take away the one love that matters," her voice quaking with unmistakable heartbreak. --Peter Blackstock

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Everything Changed

Average customer rating: She's hot.... It's Time to Fly Strong return from Abra Given Love, Given Love Everything Changed For The Better!

Everything Changed Abra Moore Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Strangest Places On the Way Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt Right Up Your Face Ghost Stories ASIN: B0001CCYCY Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. I Do
2. No Fear
3. Big Sky
4. If You Want Me To
5. Taking Chances
6. Melancholy Love
7. Family Affair
8. Pull Away
9. The End
10. Everything Changed
11. Paint On Your Wings
12. I Win
13. Shining Star

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"Every once in awhile, something's got to break to give," Abra Moore forewarns in the opening track amid a heavenly, uplifting, gorgeously melodic declaration of love. The line foreshadows what awaits on Everything Changed, the most emotionally arresting account of a relationship's rise and fall since Matthew Sweet's 1991 masterwork Girlfriend. Along the way are several irresistibly buoyant should-be pop smashes--"I Do," "Big Sky," and "Shining Star" could all scale the charts--balanced against the more measured melodic grace of "If You Want Me To" and "Taking Chances." The deepest cuts, though, are the straight-shooting piano ballads including the title track and "Family Affair," in which Moore cries out, "Don't take away the one love that matters," her voice quaking with unmistakable heartbreak. --Peter Blackstock

Customer Reviews:

She's hot...........2007-01-06

Hit & Miss with the music, but just look at her. How can you not give her 4 stars?

It's Time to Fly.......2006-01-13

I sat under headphones for this one, while working on another project, and I am surprised by the number of times I stopped what I was doing, just to sit back, "[rock] my head," and really listen... and then go back to work without skipping a beat.

Really raw (on track 9, the sound of Abra clearing her throat is audible), this is a refreshingly simple and endearing work: mostly positive, often acoustic, and it sounds to me like either the most songs were recorded "live" in the studio or, the tracks were done in one fell swoop - no overdubbing, no vocal track on its own - you can hear in Abra's breath that she's strumming her guitar.

I first heard Abra Moore solo on the KGSR Broadcast Volume 5 back in '97, and found her quirky vocal sound to fit in quite nicely with her music, a natural and comfortable progression from Poi Dog Pondering. After subsequent appearances on Broadcasts CDs, I finally bought this CD and was delighted that her recorded stints are much like those beautiful, live tracks.

The non-acoustic songs are dreamy and engagingly rhythmic, if slightly louder. Complex and distinct layers swirl around, pulling you in to sing along with the chorus, when you realize it's a disco beat you're tapping to. "Big Sky" evoked thoughts of the Breeders' "Last Splash" album.

For those who've never heard Abra Moore, the artist (at least on this album) could be described as a Cocteau Twins-sounding Edie Brickell with less story-telling and more introspection. And more dynamism.

Mixed almost perfectly, the tracks on "Everything's Changed" are crisp and fresh. Horns, keyboards, marching-band drum, strumming acoustic guitar, and piano balanced throughout the opening track, "I do," - a beautiful declaration of love not, as the title would suggest, about a wedding or marriage; rather a plea for someone who most needs lifting to see, that, while it may not seem like anyone cares, "I do." You can just feel that sigh of relief.

Strong return from Abra.......2005-03-09

One of popular music's best kept secrets, Abra Moore is a singer/songwriter whose formidable talent still outweighs her moderate level of success 10 years on from her brilliant solo debut 'Sing'.

Judging by her new album 'Everything Changed' she's been through alot in the intervening years, both personally and professionally, with lyrics touching on love, loss and the breakdown of relationships. Far from being depressing though, 'Everything Changed' is ultimately beautiful and uplifting.

Once again with Abra it all just clicks for me, her delicate voice and turn of phrase seem to slip past my defences with consumate ease. This collection runs the gamut of emotions from 'Big Sky's' blissful optimism to 'The Ends' heartache and despair. Along the way she gracefully deals with the death of her father in 'Paint On Your Wings' and 'Family Affair' while engaging the listener with poignant, bittersweet lyrics and melodies, such as those in the hypnotic 'Melancholy Love' or stormy 'I Win'.

Truly, this is a landmark album, not only for Abra but for popular music as a whole. Very few artists reach the heights of beauty, intensity and honesty that Abra has here.

An aside: I'd urge anyone that has enjoyed 'Everything Changed' to seek out her debut 'Sing' - it's the purest distillation of Abra's talent and stacked with great songs. Also, for a similar feel as Abra, try Gemma Hayes' 'Night On My Side' or Jane Siberry's 'When I Was A Boy', both are excellent.

Given Love, Given Love.......2004-09-22

I'm ashamed to say, yet happy that it happened, that I discovered Abra Moore on the Cruel Intentions soundtrack and didn't think much of her. It took 5 years while owning that soundtrack to give in and see if she had any other works. And, to my luck and surprise, she had just released this cd (in addition to her former cd). I jumped at the purchase, and am in love with Abra Moore.

Abra's voice is one of the most unique I've heard. And with me, it satisfies. And what satisfies even more is to know she wrote 99% of every lyric you hear.

I would go through and review each and every song, but I'll save the space and just say each song is equal in likeness, although different in tone and feeling. Falling in love? Listen. Scared of falling in love? Listen. Falling out of love? Listen. Want to fall in love? Listen. Experiencing anything to do with love? Abra Moore is here to make you feel better about it and yourself.

Everything Changed For The Better!.......2004-07-17

I love this album with a passion that one would have for its favorite pillow or piece of jewelry. Its a precious work of art and I think it was beautifully crafted and perfected to be something very emotional grasping and captivating towards the listener. The highlights of this album are "Pull Away", "Paint On Your Wings", "No Fear", and "Family Affair". Her voice itself is so versatile going from easy flowing pop-synch vocals to a heavier huskier, more powerful romp (as on the beautiful Family Affair). There are no more words to describe this albums beauty.

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Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak Dvorak Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: An Introduction to Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 An Introduction to Schubert's Piano Quintet "Trout" Classics Explained: Pastoral Symphony An Introduction to Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" Classics Explained: Rite of Spring ASIN: B000069HGK Release Date: 2002-09-17

Average customer rating: Amazing....just amazing.... (4.5 Stars actually) Science Fact This guy just simply gets it!

One Day...Everything Changed Wale Oyejide Manufacturer: Shaman Works ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Africahot! Walls Don't Exist ASIN: B0002DSCF0 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Theme Music
2. There's A War Going On
3. Riot & Revolt
4. Third World Anthem
5. One Day, Everything Changed
6. Upwards
7. Damn James
8. Ever After (Part 2)
9. Ibadan Sunrise
10. In The City
11. Keep Pushing
12. This Is Dedicated To
13. Slow down
14. Kaya
15. Wasting Time
16. Give It Up
17. Bonus Track 1
18. Bonus Track 2

Customer Reviews:

Amazing....just amazing.... (4.5 Stars actually).......2005-03-21

For a man to go from an instrumental hip hop album to this, which is quite the opposite, and do them both almost perfectly is very interesting. While Wale's project as Science Fiction received a lot of critical acclaim for his amazing musical collages this album here is just Wale performing everything. All the instruments & vocals were done by him except on the few tracks with verses from some amazing emcees. Wale is from Nigeria and you get that African feel on a most of these tracks, whether it is from his voice or from his drum patterns that he creates. The intro track is amazing even if it is not even 2 minutes long. That is a problem on a lot of this album the songs you want to be longer are incredibly short. Wale is singing on this album and his voice is very interesting. Unlike a lot of singers today he actually has a voice that he can use as an instrument which proves to be very nice. His lyrics range from politics to love to life and they are all backed by some amazing sounds. The three emcees he recruits are perfect for this project and while they dominate the tracks they are on they do not take away from the whole Wale Oyejide experience throughout the album. If you looking for some smooth mellow music to have in the background or if you in just one of those odd moods put this in your deck, it is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and make you problems disappear (at least for the duration of the album).

Science Fact.......2004-09-21

As far as I know, this is Wale Oyejide's second major release---coming after Walls Don't Exist under Wale's "Science Fiction" alias. It's easy to identify One Day Everything Changed as the work of the same artist, but enough differences are in place to make one understand why he chose to release it under a different name.

Walls Don't Exist had a lot of vocals on it, but still gets talked about as an instrumental release. That might not be too unreasonable; the vocals could be pretty subtle at times. At one point in the liner notes, Wale Oyejide even challenged the listener to try and figure out what he was saying in a particular song.

One Day Everything Changed doesn't make any such challenges; the vocal parts are put into the forefront, making for a more confident sounding album. Guest MCs like Doom and Jay Dilla work really well with his production, though the result is a sound I'm not sure I've encountered before (that last thought applies to about all of Oyejide's work). Oyejide's Nigerian roots have their place alongside the American hip-hop he seems to have grown up listening to. The lyrical material covers a wider array of topics, from politics to relationships, and the music seems a lot more focused; less meandering is going on. Not that the "meandering" was bad, I liked Walls Don't Exist a lot, but where that album seemed more like a collection of separate tracks he had made, this one's a little more unified.

His sound has noticeably developed---instead of mood for the sake of mood, here mood is used to evoke more clearly expressed ideas and emotions. All together, you get a better picture of the artist making the music. Wale's traditional hip-hop influences are also a lot closer to the surface, though I don't want to suggest that this isn't a little progressive by traditional hip-hop standards. Wale spends most of his time singing, so if you're not down with that, you might want to listen to some samples before you buy (although I got to say that would be a ridiculous reason not to like it).

I've been enjoying this record a lot. If he keeps trying, this guy is going to keep getting better, and if things work like they are supposed to you'll be hearing a lot more about him as time goes on. Even if it doesn't end up being your thing, you've got to admit there's something there.

This guy just simply gets it!.......2004-08-18

Wale has done it again with a mix of afrocentric and contemporary sounds. This cd is a must have. Check it out.

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Everything Changed After 7-11 Manufacturer: Pax Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADH9O Release Date: 2002-12-24

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Everything Changed (With Bonus Dvd) Abra Moore ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000S76QWQ

Product Description

2004 CD & DVD Set this CD was available with this LIMITED DVD on intial pressings ONLY, it is out of print with the DVD, the cd track listing is:1. I Do 2. No Fear 3. Big Sky 4. If You Want Me To 5. Taking Chances 6. Melancholy Love 7. Family Affair 8. Pull Away 9. The End 10. Everything Changed 11. Paint On Your Wings 12. I Win 13. Shining Star THE DVD features LIVE PERFORMANCES & more

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Armchair Anarchist / Everything's Changed (Since You've Been to London) / Kissing Under Anesthetic - 3 track EP Kingmaker Manufacturer: Chrysalis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LZIY8Y

Average customer rating: no no no Awful A must have of the new year Great Album 96 West

Everything's Changed ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NE4H

Tracks:

1. Good Time
2. Hard to Hold
3. One Woman Fashion Show
4. Dm Song
5. Alright
6. Blinded Angel
7. Why I Feel This Way
8. Free
9. House of Mirrors
10. My Little Runaway
11. Children of the Universe
12. Touch

Album Description

The dynamic new release "Everything's Changed" by Detroit band 96 West is bound to reshape the face of rock music today.

Customer Reviews:

no no no.......2004-12-20

it is one thing to be souless, contrived, made-to-be-marketed pop music. it is another thing to be horrible wannabe souless, contrived, forced on you like a garbage truck during a nap type of music. what happens when you don't have any integrity because you've sold out yet have not made a single dollar? these guys are not a detroit sound, they are not from detroit, they are from let's borrow outrageous amounts of money to go into a studio for an excess of days to make up for our talent. west dearborn and detroit are two different things....please don't buy this album.

Awful.......2003-02-28

Do NOT buy this album. It's absolutly terrible. I swear my dog could have made a better album. Guitar playing is terrible, singing could be improved. This is an embarassment to Detroit Rock City. 96 West....go to Cleveland, i'm sure they will love you!

A must have of the new year.......2002-12-26

These boys are great. They are a perfect example of young talent and I am sure they will go a long way. Keep up the good work and to anyone thinking about purchasing this cd you are making a good choice!

Great Album.......2002-07-30

96 West will be the next great band out of the Detroit area. Killer vocals, and excellent guitar playing make this album a must buy!

96 West.......2001-07-20

The album truely cranks - this changes the destination for Detroit rock!

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The Day That Everything Changed Manufacturer: Tune Characters Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRMB9U

Product Description

21 cuts from Elevated Mindz, including Monsters, Dayz, Hate, Love, Opportunity...

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Nothing Has Changed Except for Everything Munchkin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000FTKK3I Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. Puzzled Secret
3. God Is a Terrorist
4. Feel You in the Dark
5. Not a Care
6. Screen Shot

Average customer rating: A genius. Magical

Everything Is Changed Kirk Lightsey Quartet Manufacturer: Sunny Side ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Nights of Bradley's ASIN: B0000035XT Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

1. Everything Is Change(d)
2. Billie's Bounce
3. Estate
4. Evidence
5. Nandi
6. Alone Together
7. Lament
8. Blues On The Corner

Customer Reviews:

A genius........2005-04-20

Lightsey is a genius--boppish and behind the beat at the same time. He's an unknown genius, but a genius all the same. If you like horizontal playing, long flowing lines, and the sense that there's always another beautful chorus over the horizon, this is your man.

Magical.......2001-09-27

For me, a CD often has more value than merely the sounds it contains. This CD, which I discovered when I was first getting into the wonders of creative improvised music, has a certain hold on me that goes beyond simple nostalgia.

Part of it is that it's a great CD. Period. Besides the beautiful lyricism of perhaps Lightsey's most successful date (excepting, perhaps, some of his sides with The Leaders), it has on bass a young Santi DeBriano, probably just off the boat from Panama, and the incomparable Jerry Gonzales on trumpet and percussion, on loan, one presumes, from his fledgling group The Fort Apache Band.

The title cut is an achingly beautiful slow ballad, surely Lightsey's finest composition. Beautifully rendered by the quartet, it sets a definite tone and a very high standard for the rest of the CD, which the group rarely fails to duplicate. Other highlights are a very slow version of the classic Estate and the playful Nandi, which showcases DeBriano's nascent writing skills.

Maybe this isn't the most important jazz CD ever recorded, but it's a personal favorite from my rather ample collection.

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