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The Dreamer
by 19 Recordings Europe
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Audio CD
Publisher: 19 Recordings Europe
Format: Import
The Dreamer sets out to prove that the uproar over Tamyra Gray's too-early American Idol dismissal was justified, and mostly it succeeds. Several of these 13 tracks sound radio-ready--especially the sultry "Legend" and the show-offy, booty-shaking opener "Star"--while others simply underscore what millions of armchair talent scouts already know: even saddled with an ill-fitting genre, like the cliche-studded rocker "Faces," Tamyra will sing her way out of it. The record is in no way perfect--its surf through the musical-styles spectrum leaves listeners with the impression they're the subjects of an at-home experiment, albeit a pleasant one, and its lyrics could use a hearty shakedown from the trite police--but all told Tamyra nails a neat trick here, and that is to exalt the degree to which all ex-Idol hopefuls ought to be taken seriously. She pulls up the pack by dint of pure vocals and a poured-dry heart, and for that even Simon should shower her with props. --Tammy La Gorce
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| Talented & Unique |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Tamyra Gray is a wonderful singer, and her album has a Jazz/Smooth R&B/Soul feel to it. I liked it, and would buy a second album of hers, if she ever releases another one. I also, like the fact that she is unlike any other R&B singer out there. Buy This Album!
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| Good, solid debut |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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I like this CD. It's really a 3.5 rating. It isn't going to blow you away but it's a definitely one to pick up if you're a TG fan. I just recommend buying it used. More of a pop sound than R & B but her vocals are very strong and then delicate when required.
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| Best American Idol CD yet. |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Not only do I believe that Tamyra Gray is the best contestant that was ever on American Idol but I feel that this is probably one of my favorite cd's of all tme. The music on this cd is very diverse. She does not stick to just one type of music like many artists do. Some songs are very poppy while others have an R&B feel, and than there is even a little disco. She covers everthing even a little gospel and a little rock. Her vocals are amazing and the pure raw emotion behind the voice is absolutely compelling. This is a must have for anyone's cd collection.
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| Very, Very Good |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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I have always loved Tamyra Gray. I don't understand why more people didn't buy her album. In my opinion, Tamyra is WAY better than most female R&B artists today (ie. Beyonce). I don't know, maybe people felt that she wouldn't be all that great because she came from a talent show, but so did Britney and Justin and Christina, and Tamyra is better than two of the three (Britney and Justin). I love "Seventeen" and "Faces". But, most of these songs are really good. If you haven't bought the album yet, please do, you won't be sorry. I promise. :)
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| Kinda weak... |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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Well...just to sart...Tamyra Gray is a great and talented artist and songstress. But this album does not do her justice. If you've ever seen any of the first American Idol shows featuring her...you know what I'm talkin about. She is capable of so much more. And the producing was so, so. Alright, but not great. Hopefully her next album will be better produced and written. I really like Tamyra, but this is just...I think she would have done it differently if she could. I would have. 3 stars because I know what she can actually do, given the right producers and writers.
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Star
The Only Thing
Legend
Raindrops Will Fall
Ha Ha
17
Don't Stop (Keep it Coming)
U've Only Got 1
Faces
Like a Child
Yesterday/Today
Good Ol' Days
God Bless the Dreamer
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