Dido - No Angel
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Artist: DidoBrand: DIDO
Edition: Music CD
Published: 1999
CD Release Date: 1999-06-01
Music Label: Arista
Product features:
- DIDO NO ANGEL
- Here With Me
- Hunter
- Don't Think Of Me
- My Lover's Gone
- All You Want
- Thank You
- Honestly OK
- Slide
- Isobel
- I'm No Angel
- My Life
- Take My Hand
Music reviews of No Angel
Music Review: An Angelic Debut Album
Rating: 5 Stars
It's no news to anyone that Dido was shot out of relative obscurity into worldwide fame when Eminem used a portion of her song 'Thank You' in his huge hit 'Stan'. However, she should not be pushed aside and thought of only as "that girl who sang a couple lines in a pretty good rap song". Dido is an amazing talent, and definitely deserves all the publicity and success she receives. If you're a fan of amazing lyrics, genuine beauty, and simple - though still amazing - music, 'No Angel' is not an album to pass up. A voice that is beautiful, pure, and soulful all in one, helps to set Dido apart for the crowd of other "pop-stars" her age. She also has true talent (which is oftentimes quite rare in the music industry), which can be adored by music lovers of all kinds. She writes as though she has experienced life from many perspectives, and it seems impossible to doubt that she has when listening to any of her lyrics.
The album begins with 'Here With Me'. It starts out softly, and sets a calm, although dark and mysterious, mood. When Dido's vocals come in, they suit the music perfectly. Her tone is eerily beautiful and soft, and the emotion she evokes makes it sound as though she's explaining something to the listener. After about one minute and 20 seconds, the drums really kick in and speed the song up. However, Dido's vocals remain gentle and her pace stays the same. 'Hunter' is unquestionably a standout track off of 'No Angel'. One of my personal favourites, Dido's vocals begin mere milliseconds before the music kicks in. The acoustic guitar guides listeners through the first verse before the other instruments are introduced at the beginning of the bridge. The vocals on this track are absolutely beautiful. They're not flawless, which (frankly) is what makes them so amazing. Dido's voice is extremely distinct and smooth, which makes her a radio favourite. There are some amazing notes Dido hits at the end of the song which really help to finish it off with a bang.
'Don't Think Of Me' was considered the worst track on 'No Angel' by most critics, but I really enjoy it. I'd say this is probably the "angriest" Dido song I've heard thus far. From the very first line ("So you're with her/And not with me"), we can hear the bitterness in the vocals. With no attempt to cover her resentment up, Dido really wears her heart and her anger on her sleeve in this track. I find it's this honesty about her emotions which helps to make it a standout on the album. The vocals are very drawn out in the chorus, which adds depth and intensity to the song. About halfway through the song, it slows down and is kept together simply with vocals and the occasional drumbeat, before speeding up again. It then moves into an instrumental break where the listener can hear livid muttering in the background if they listen closely. The drums really speed up before just falling off to complete the song magnificently. The CD slows down quite significantly with 'My Lover's Gone'. It opens with spine-chilling music, and Dido's eerie vocals sound ghostlike and haunting. I really love the drums throughout this song, and Dido's voice throughout this entire track is amazing as well. The fact that she can sound so strong and powerful whilst also giving off a fragile, weak impression is astounding.
'All You Want' begins with innocent, simple vocals. This is an extremely sincere and heart wrenching track. In it, Dido calls out to an ex-lover, attempting to convince him that she's all that he wants and needs. I find that it's sad at first as she's broken and willing to forgive him for cheating and abandoning her. However, nearing the end of the track, Dido gains an extra bit of strength and confidence, suddenly changing the tone of the song and making herself into the powerful one. 'Thank You' was the song Eminem sampled for his huge hit 'Stan', and it went on to become a huge hit on it's own as well. It starts out loosely and beautifully with what sounds like bongos before the piano, drums, and guitar come in, and then Dido jumps in with her vocals. Her voice is soft and naive, while also possessing intensity and sexiness. This is a stunning and modest love song. Completely void of pretension and fussiness, it's the simplicity of the track that makes it so genuine and heartwarming. 'Honestly OK' has an absolutely stunning introduction. This song is undoubtedly a very instrumental track. Dido's voice is soft, sad, and distant, which adds to the dark mood of the song. This song could be described as a delicate, deeply emotional track. There are no huge musical or vocal surprises, but it works and makes this poignant song unforgettable.
'Slide' begins softly with a piano and then bongos. Throughout the first verse, Dido's vocals are almost too soft to hear before they slowly gain command. By the time the first chorus comes in, her vocals are at the height of their power, demanding complete and utter authority over the song. Nearing the end of the song, the music gains speed, and Dido's voice becomes very throat-y and haunting. My personal favourite song on 'No Angel' is 'Isobel'. With deep drums and flawless vocals, this is a stunning track. The tone of the lyrics suit the accompanying music perfectly. Both are filled with remorse, hope, and guidance. Nearing the end of the song, a harmonica kicks in silently. It's actually so quiet that one probably wouldn't even notice it was being played if they weren't listening for it. Dido's last line in the song ends with just a whisper, and she barely even finishes it before the music starts to fade away to end the song gorgeously.
'I'm No Angel' begins like 'Thank You', but their similarities soon end when the vocals kick in. This is a beautiful track, but definitely not a standout. Dido's vocals are very interesting, almost as if everything she's saying is a statement and she's not willing to discuss it further. She hits some exquisite higher notes a few times on this song, which help it out quite significantly. 'My Life' is a very slow track. It begins so softly that it actually makes me want to close my eyes and fall asleep. This song enforces strength and independence. The piano on this track is simple, but magnificent. I find that it and the vocals really hold the song together and also intertwine with one another beautifully to result in a laid-back, subdued work of art. I love the lines "And I'm tired, and bored/Of waiting for you/And all those things/You never do". 'Take My Hand' is a bonus track, and it completes the album perfectly. It begins with unadorned vocals, sounding eerie and distant, as though they're echoes from somewhere far away. The music then starts to speed up, and builds beautifully before Dido begins to sing again. This is a sweet and charming love song, filled with sincerity and openness. The string arrangements come in about halfway through the song and build up beautifully and add stunning depth and splendor.
Music fans who have heard and liked singles of Dido's on the radio should buy this album. Also, fans of musicians such as Sarah McLachlan and Sinead O'Connor will also appreciate Dido's talent. Her music is put together beautifully, including many different elements which come together perfectly. Her lyrics are honest and suit her vocal ability, and accompanying music flawlessly. 'No Angel' is truly a haunting, memorable, and beautiful debut album, highly recommended.
THE FINAL VERDICT: 98%
Description of No Angel
Special limited edition includes bonus CD featuring one new track, four remixes plus three videos.Dido's debut is molded from Sarah McLachlan's intimate soul, Sinéad O'Connor's Celtic yelp, and Beth Orton's morose resolve--with all the sharp edges rounded out. Sculpted by producers Rollo (her brother) and techno-scientist Youth, No Angel is dream-pop mixed with Portishead-esque trip-hop; the results are midtempo ballads that would feel at home in Seal's neighborhood. The melancholy opener, "Here with Me," incorporates acoustic rhythm guitar, fluid strings, and a snare-driven tempo that simulates the slapping of rain off a windshield. "My Lover's Gone" is ethereal and misty, sounding at once ancient and modern with its synthesized ocean sounds and seagull cries. The only clunker is "Don't Think of Me," a passive, soft-bellied cousin to Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." These songs play out beautifully in that quiet zone between slumber and consciousness--where you can see everything behind closed eyes. --Beth Massa
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