Jewel - 0304
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Artist: JewelBrand: Atlantic
Edition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-06-03
Music Label: Atlantic
Soundtracks:
- Stand
- Run 2 U
- Intuition
- Leave The Lights On
- 2 Find U
- Fragile Heart
- Doin' Fine
- 2 Become 1
- Haunted
- Sweet Temptation
- Yes U Can
- U & Me = Love
- America
- Becoming
Music reviews of 0304
Music Review: Becoming A New Jewel
Rating: 5 Stars
First off, I am wholeheartedly disgusted with the reviewers that referred to Jewel as "selling out" and this album being simply one star material. No. That is not the case here AT ALL. The material here is brilliant in my opinion, because she's still the same thought-provoking, opinionated Jewel that she was before, but now, she's not afraid to be fun with it. Now those of you reading this thinking, oh he's just giving her a 5-star review because he's a fan, no, thats not the case. I honestly believe that this album is something that will be appreciated if not now, in a couple of years. She has put a lot of work into this album, and obviously taken some serious risks, but I think those risks pay off in her favor.
Lets look at the album track-by-track.
Stand: "Mothers weep, children sleep, so much violence ends in silence", so true, so true. She's letting it be known, something is wrong with this society, and with the country's mindframe. Something that she has been making statements of since "Spirit'. The music is catchy, and the video was awesome.
Run 2 U: (My 2nd Favorite) This song is sooooo fun. I love the breakdown at the end when she gets into the "la-la-la's", because however simple the song is, its f*cking brilliant, because it makes you dance, and its an honest love song about yearning someone to be closer.
Intuition: "Follow your heart, your intuition". Catchy as hell, and it aint half bad. I would have personally chosen "Run 2 U" as the first single, but this one did just fine. I love her voice, and her lyrics are driven head on. She isnt afraid to mock herself, and the whole "pop-culture" scene, as proven in the video, and I admire her for that.
Leave the Lights On: Should've been a single. This song is soooo hot. I love the way that she utilizes her lower register AND her falsetto, and the instrumentals make it just fun enough. It's a song about seduction, and thats just what the song does, seduces you, with its slinky New Orleans rhythm, it hits the spot fine.
2 Find U: A beautiful message about the staying power of relationships, with a killer melody and a driving chorus that doesnt dissapoint. You see, this is what kills me, people are so quick to reference Jewel as selling out, but Britney, or most other "pop" artists wouldnt dare touch a song with lyrics as poignant as this.
Fragile Heart: This is honestly an R&B song in my opinion, and a damn good one. I'd really be interested to see what Jewel does with more material like this. I want to hear more from her in this style of music. Mid-tempo, organic production, and her voice is in the best shape its ever been in. I love the overall message of vulnerability in this song, its something I can certainly relate to.
Doin' Fine: I LIKE THIS SONG A LOT! It's a 60's style pop song, something like a Beach-Boys style backing to it, and it works for her. I wish she did it live, I'd want to see how she transforms it. But its a fun song, about being completely satisfied with someone, and not complaining about where you are in life.
2 Become 1: Is there a video for this song? I heard there was, but I'm not sure. I know this was released as a single over the summertime, but I havent seen a video for it. Anyways, I know that this is song is just a beautiful melting ballad that encourages communication and openness in relationships, and emphasizes how essential it is to be one with each other.
Haunted: (My 3rd Favorite) This song is such a departure for Jewel, in subject matter and in style, that there is no way I couldnt like it. It begins as a simmering mid-tempo Evanescence-style song (and what sounds like Amy Lee), and transforms itself into an all-out rocker about a stalker, from the voice of Jewel...almost like a 2004-version of Sarah McLachlan's "Possession".
Sweet Temptation: Jewel is just riding a high-wave with this one, making music as fun as ever, this is something people can definitely dance to and enjoy. It's about seduction, and inviting someone to give in to her "sweet temptation". Its much more fun than I can mention in this song, so just give it a listen!
Yes U Can: Rumor has it, she tried to do this song with Carlos Santana, but he turned it down, but in the end, I see she pulled it off JUST FINE without Mr. Santana's help. It's a frollicking dance song with Latin-tinged guitars and a killer melody. It reminds me heavily of "Objection (Tango)", Shakira's song. But thats a good thing, I liked that song...
U + Me = Love : This song is funny to me, because its like Jewel just spells out what she wants and how she plans on getting it from this man, and its catchy as hell. Its along the lines of a Euro-pop song, with synths and 80's style melodies. But damn if it aint catchy...
America: It is such a relief to hear Jewel singing this song. I dont think anyone else could have pulled it off. Yeah, she name checks "The Osbournes" and "Anna Nicole", but in good reason. I agree with Ms. Kilcher in that our objectives and our focus as a country are so misguided that maybe something might be wrong. (Check out Nas and Kelis' "American Way" as a "part two" to this song. Plus it samples, George Clinton's "Atomic Dog")
Becoming: (THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG ON THE ENTIRE F*CKING ALBUM) There arent enough words to mention how beautiful this song. She describes it as a love song to herself, and that is exactly what it is. I love the way in which she presents it though, its sincere and it moves with such grace and harmony over the beats that she makes the song seem effortless, like a dream or an idea in creation.
"Darkness surrounds me, I scratch, I struggle, I breathe..." That there is my favorite line of the entire album. It breaks down her situation, and how the darkness of past albums have conflicted with the making of this album, light-hearted, good natured, and positive, as opposed to the depression, hurt, and darkness of Spirit and This Way. (Not saying they're bad albums at all) Point blank, this album is refreshing...but not just for the fans, but for Jewel herself.
Description of 0304
Eagerly awaited fifth album sees the multi-platinum singer/songwriter once again expanding her ever-diverse musical palette. Co-Produced by Lester Mendez (known for his work with such artists as Enrique Iglesias and Shakira) and Jewel herself, 0304 features a hypnotic fusion of sounds - melding pop, rock, folk, and dance with her uniquely personal lyrical style and musical authenticity. This limited edition includes a collectable card unlocking access to behind-the-scenes footage, previously unreleased live performance videos and more. Atlantic. 2003.Why pick on a girl for taking a chance? After experiencing flagging sales, Jewel has become proactive and given herself a cosmetic and artistic makeover. But 0304 isn't the winsome thrush's first leap into the unknown. Hiring Shakira producer Lester A. Mendez to give her solemn, folksy songs a pop sheen and some dance beats isn't as radical as starring as a Civil War widow in an Ang Lee film. Besides it's a lot more interesting to hear her squeeze her chaste, malleable soprano around an accordion solo in the futuristic namedropping fable "Intuition" or her voice a beat-driven condemnation of the George W. Bush regime on "America" to see her sashaying on the silver screen in those tight bodices and hoop skirts. Although she has changed the very structure and sound of her songs, Jewel's undeniable talent shines through. She still has a way with words and her voice is remains as pure as an Alaskan stream. --Jaan Uhelszki
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