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Holistic Guidance - Coco
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List Price: $10.99
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Manufacturer: Universal Republic
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517367357
Label: Universal Republic
Manufacturer: Universal Republic
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal Republic
Release Date: 2007-07-17
Studio: Universal Republic
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Editorial Reviews:
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Even without MySpace, singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat is sure to have found an audience, but her oft-accessed page accelerated the process, mostly on the strength of the effervescent "Bubbly." On her first full-length album, the California native conjures up clear skies and warm breezes. Not that the lyrics revolve around her stomping grounds of Malibu and Ventura County, but her mellow melodies sound like products of those places (co-writer Jason Reeves' ukulele playing reinforces the beach music impression). Instead, Caillat sings about love in all its guises, as on "Capri," a tribute to a mother-to-be. The daughter of audio engineer Ken Caillat (Fleetwood Mac's Rumours), who provides production assistance, Colbie combines acoustic pop, light jazz, and blue-eyed soul on Coco. Despite her young age--22 at the time of its release--the record seems likely to attract an older audience, although her sunny singing manages to sound centered and spirited at the same time. Coco doesn't offer anything startlingly new, but its relaxing vibe is hard to resist. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Summary: Fun
Comment: I love this CD. The songs tell stories and have meaning. It's easy to sing along and fun to just sit and listen.
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Summary: Pleasant, Warm Debut From Caillat
Comment: Coco from Malibu, California-born Colbie Caillat is a sweet, sugary diversion that is enjoyable because it accomplishes a lot without trying too much or seeming to work too hard.
That's not a knock on the production. Everything is solid here, and while no new ground is broken, it does what it sets out to do - present Ms. Caillat as a sweet, romantic, lovable presence whose voice glides through one romantic song after the other.
Her hit single "Bubbly," "One Fine Wire," "Midnight Bottle," and "Oxygen," are enjoyable without the listener having to work to hard. This record is full of unadulterated sweet music that is relaxing and soothing. There is more than enough room for singers like Ms. Caillat, who don't beat us over the head with layers of meaning, or challenge us with their opinions. Coco is a welcome diversion for those of us who want something soft and sweet without any rough edges.
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Summary: One of those CDs you glad you bought because you love every song!
Comment: This girl is awesome! Love every song on her album and I rarely say that. And I rarely purchase whole albums (cds) anymore, but this one is long time keeper.
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Summary: Hot coco
Comment: Colbie Caillat is another example of where I say this: when you have a name like that, you just HAVE to get into show business. Anyway, instead of reaping the success of her father Ken, Colbie started her career on her own and thus became another internet phenomenon. But unlike other no-talents that got their start via MySpace (*cough* Soulja Boy), she is actually worth the hype.
The first three tracks off her album are fast-forwardable (well, actually, only the VERSES to "One Fine Wire" lack feeling) but fortunately, things pick up with "Bubbly", which, as I'm sure everyone knows by now, is just that. From there you'll find other quality tracks like "Battle", "Realize" and the gentle "Capri" (no, it's not about the pants). Standouts continue with metaphorical tales like "Tailor Made" and "Midnight Bottle".
When it comes to vocals, Colbie is no Celine Dion, but that hardly matters because she's got talent and she knows how to use it. I don't see the blue-eyed soul that other people see, but whatever the case, if you haven't picked Coco up yet, there's still time because then you'll realize how bubbly she is (sorry; I couldn't resist).
Anthony Rupert
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Summary: A nice cd-
Comment: This is a nice cd. The majority of the songs are breezy and fun, perfect for a summer listen. I usually prefer edgier music, but this is an excellent debut cd, hopefully we will hear more from her.
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