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An intimate and heartfelt collection of songs, Courage is poised to re-establish Cole's seminal role among the top female recording artists today. Delivered with raw emotional honesty, the singer reveals a rare, disarming vulnerability with these eleven new songs. Her arresting vocals and top-notch songwriting also shine, with highlights including "Comin' Down," the striking opening track (co-penned with guitarist Dean Parks), "14," the memorable anthem co-written with Patrick Leonard (Madonna, Roger Waters), and the confessional "El Greco" (co-penned with Mark Goldenberg). The album also features guest appearances from the legendary Herbie Hancock on the haunting track, "Lonelytown," renowned producer David Foster, who guests as pianist on "In Our Dreams," the distinctive vocals of Paul Buchanan of Blue Nile fame on, "Until I Met You," and the Brazilian singer/songwriter Ivan Lins on the samba-laced, "Hard To Be Soft."

With her first album in eight years, there seems to be little doubt that Paula Cole is aiming to shake the Sarah McLachlan-wannabe tag that has hung with her since the days of Lilith Fair. Though she rode the alternative wave during those times to her eventual notoriety, this time around Cole appears ready to paddle the mainstream. Enlisting the help of some notable, if unfamiliar, songwriters, the Massachusetts-bred singer has the striking (and professionally trained) voice to make the cut. Cole devotees will drift to a pair of ballads: the sexy, bass-driven "In Our Dreams" and "Lonely Town," a saga of isolation guided by the piano of Herbie Hancock. And while the 11 songs are cohesive enough to run as a package, cuts that stand out as potential hits include "El Greco," a declarative song of restitution, and "Hard to Be Soft," a jazz number decorated with Brazilian-themed rhythms. Whether this renewal can lead to even greater approval remains to be seen--but the audience left over from years gone by is just happy to hear Paula Cole singing again. --Scott Holter

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smooth, calm, jazzy; completely different Paula Cole	Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been quite follower of her borrowed "This Fire", I was blown away by her fierce style, and bought it after listened the second one, "Amen" came with a band, a little different, but still fierce but this one after 7 years, she is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, very smooth, calm, like a woman went through several years (getting married, being a pregant) the first one, "coming down", the second one "lovelight", and third one "El Greco", give me a warm and fuzzy welcome found several favorite tracks: the first three tracks I mentioned, and "I want to kiss you", like the first three "lonely town", "14", "until I meet you" can feel the Jazz style of her I am picky on buying new CD, but I recommend this one, esp for Paula Cole followers
A new, elegant and more mature departure.	Customer Rating: 4 out of 5
Paula Cole, who grew up in Rockport, Mass. and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, hit big with her second album This Fire which came out in 1996. She was among a wave of female singer-songwriters that flourished in the mid-'90s and graced the stages of Lilith Fair, and in 1997 Cole won the Grammy for Best New Artist. Amen followed in 1999 -- a soul-inflected album that dealt unabashedly with Cole's deepening spirituality. Paula's new album "Courage" is her first for Decca in eight years and is totally different from everything else she has ever sung. In doing so, Paula reminds me a lot of one her contemporary peers, Joan Osborne who is currently beating almost the same path. With tracks such as the melancholy "Lonely Town", and the heartfelt "Coming Down"', this is an album you will want to listen to again and again. With lyrics that tell a story, you'll want to keep the story going for ever. Stylish and sophisticated, her soulful voice sounds very relaxed and soothing. The album shows a jazzy, adult oriented flavour all throuout and has the support of some great music guests such as the Brazilian singer/songwriter Ivan Lins on "Hard To Soft", the jazz legend Herbie Hancock on "Lonely Town", Paul Buchanan of Blue Nile on " Until I Met You" and the famed producer (turned into pianist for the occasion) David Foster on "In Our Dreams". Quite simply brilliant, ALL the tracks are really good, well crafted and produced. Kudos go to Bobby Colomby, that Paula calls gratefully "her steward", since he took her back, after so long, to songwriting and into a recording studio. His elegant production, which provides a tasteful but adventurous palette, gives her room to explore and express herself at her best. I am so glad for her, she deserves to be back on the map as one of the top American singer/songwriters. I can't speak highly enough about her new songs. The lovely "Lovelight" won my heart. Italia (CD/DVD digipak Fan Pack) To Love Again When I Fall in Love
Love this album	Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
This is the first Paula Cole album I've purchased. I heard the first song on a Rate The Music project and was so taken with it that I wanted to check out more. In addition to that track, I love I Wanna Kiss You. This album is a definite keeper. I will probably check out her older music now.
Not as Firely as her first two Cd's	Customer Rating: 2 out of 5
After getting 'This Fire' many years ago I must have played it a dozen times with-in the first week of getting it. I then got 'Harbinger' which again was very enjoyable. Her last two CD's 'Amen & Courage' don't hold up to the same tough, angry, intense FIRE that the first two CD's Hold.
Not the same Paula	Customer Rating: 3 out of 5
Paula Cole is happy in this album. I want to be happy that she is but, for me, I seek out music of lost, bitter soles. The type of sole that Paula once was but no longer is. It seems that she has gone through a profound change. I don't think I can properly review this album -- it is just so unexpected. The mood is pleasant and she still has a wonderful voice. But gone is the angst and the questions that comes from it. If you have never heard Paula Cole, this is probably a good place to start. If you loved her old work, then be prepared for something completely different.