Katharine McPhee - Unbroken
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Artist: Katharine McPheeEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2010-01-05
Music Label: Verve Forecast
Soundtracks:
- It's Not Right
- Had It All
- Keep Drivin'
- Last Letter
- Surrender
- Terrified
- How
- Say Goodbye
- Faultline
- Anybody's Heart
- Lifetime
- Unbroken
- Brand New Key
Music reviews of Unbroken
Music Review: an amazing album--Katherine HAS it all
Rating: 5 Stars
Katherine McPhee possesses a genius that I rarely hear or enjoy; just one listen to this awesome CD proves she's got what it takes to be a major, long-lasting force both as a singer and a songwriter! Katherine's voice is wonderful to hear; her sophisticated phrasing and her excellent diction enhance everything she sings and that's terrific. In addition, Katherine can use her voice to naturally convey a certain vulnerability with which so many people can identify; and she's maturing more and more. The songs on this disc are all wonderful; there's really not a single dud in the bunch. I love it! The quality of the sound on this CD is excellent; and the artwork is very nicely done.
"It's Not Right" starts the track set with Katherine squarely in the spotlight--and those guitars, drums, key modulations and more make "It's Not Right" a strong opener for this album. Katherine's music really grabs me by the throat and never lets me go! In addition, "Had It All" gets the royal treatment from Katherine; she delivers this with panache and I think you'll like it a lot. Sure, the lyrics are not exactly happy as Katherine sings about a relationship someone realizes was great only after the breakup; but that not so sad music manages to fuse well with the words to the song and "Had It All" comes out a winner. "Keep Drivin'" has a splendid musical arrangement to accompany Katherine's vocals; the music is just right but wisely they keep Katherine's vocals front and center; you never have to struggle to hear what she's singing.
"Last Letter" is quite well done; Katherine sings this with genuine passion and there's yet another gem about loving yourself in "Surrender." "Surrender" really is a standout with that melody; and Katherine sings this as if it were all so easy--but of course it isn't all that easy. Katherine McPhee's talent carries her through. "Terrified" is most emotional and I also enjoy "How" which is about a woman who isn't sure just how to get over a very painful breakup. "How" has a fine beat and Katherine sings this tune without ever letting go of a single superfluous note! I admire how well Katherine handles songs like "How."
"Say Goodbye" is very poignant; and the piano arrangement helps to make the music sound so good--what a memorable tune about the inevitability of a relationship breakup! Katherine sings this from the bottom of her heart and you can hear the angst in her voice; she delivers this all THAT sensitively. "Faultline" is another number that I won't forget anytime soon; Katherine makes this outstanding with her impeccable voice that conveys all the subtle nuances of the lyrics to "Faultline." "Anybody's Heart" is another sensitive number with guitar work I love; Katherine gives us quite a fine performance of this ballad.
"Lifetime" has an arrangement that is very creative; and those key modulations make this number brilliant. Katherine handles the complex tempo and key changes like the pro she is and will remain--great! "Lifetime" has excellent percussion, too. "Unbroken," the very deep and meaningful title song, features Katherine again singing her heart out; and I'm very moved by her performance. "Brand New Key" is a terrific cover of a song by Melanie; what an impressive, lively way to end the album--it also leaves me wanting more.
And, if we're lucky, more is precisely what we'll get from this stellar young talented songbird and songwriter. Katherine McPhee has a very bright future ahead of her; I can't wait to hear her next album!
Description of Unbroken
Katharine McPhee, the 25 year old runner-up in the fifth season of American Idol has released her Verve Forecast debut. On Unbroken the vocalist and actress has co-written half of the album with some of music's biggest songwriters, including Kara DioGuardi (American Idol), Ingrid Michaelson, and Paula Cole. "Terrified" features a duet with Jason Reeves while Rachael Yamagata sings backup vocals on the song she co-wrote "Keep Drivin'." The album is produced by John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band).Broadway & Vocalists CDs
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