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Harmonium
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602498639221
Format: Enhanced
Label: A&M
Manufacturer: A&M
MPN: 000348002
Number Of Discs: 1
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: A&M
Release Date: November 09, 2004
Studio: A&M
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Editorial Review:
Sophomore albums are dicey affairs. With an early fork in the road before them, fresh-faced artists find themselves with a choice of either repeating the formula that worked before or venturing out in uncharted territory. Vanessa Carlton opts to test her range with her ambitious, admirable, but not always successful follow up to 2002's Be Not Nobody. Collaborating with boyfriend Stephan Jenkins (the Third Eye Blind frontman produced the album and helps out as a writer and musician), Carlton explores new themes and sonic textures throughout the 10-song outing, scoring impressively with the likes of "White Houses" (featuring Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham) and the assured, driving "Private Radio." The naiveté of "San Francisco" is ultimately winning ("Talking in the Mission over coffee/ This is my utopia" she gushes, though the line about "Steinbeck and those old men whistling" is a headscratcher). Still, the elegant arrangements and Carlton's insistent piano lines can't quite cover up a lack of truly memorable melodies. Yes, Carlton is maturing and Harmonium brings her closer to where she's going, but she's still got a ways to go. --Steven Stolder
Vanessa Carlton returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album, "Harmonium." With the release of her first album, "Be Not Nobody," Vanessa was met with great response. Rolling Stone listed her as one of the "Ten Artists to Watch for 2002" and sure enough, her 2002 debut, "Be Not Nobody" was nominated for 3 Grammy awards and sold over 3 million albums worldwide.
Now Vanessa is back poised to exceed the accomplishments of her debut. With the help of her producer Stephan Jenkins (3rd Eye Blind), and guest musicians and vocalists which include Lindsey Buckingham and Pharrell Williams, Vanessa Carlton has created, yet again, a truly outstanding album.
ENHANCED CD features intimate behind the scenes footage with Vanessa.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - VANESSA HAS BEEN 3RD EYE BLINDED!
I'm a HUGE 3rd Eye Blind (3EB) fan ... and a Vanessa Carlton fan (and I think I fell in love with her before that Chump Stephan got his grimy mitts on her - kidding). I could write a book here giving examples, etc. But any 3EB fan out there will know what I mean. Those who are not familiar with 3EB probably just think that Vanessa has found a new fresh (yet overall too somber for her) sound. My advice to the latter is, never listen to 3EB - you're already a fan and don't know it but don't ruin ... Read More
Rating:  - First-Time Vanessa Carlton Fan, Loved Every Bit of It!
I cannot write about a previous album and express my disappointment as a fan in how she's somehow changed. All I can do is judge this album, as it's the first stuff by her that I've listened to. It's somewhat unfair to judge an artist's current flair by her previous work, but I understand that it's common for many to do that.
So, from what I've listened to and experienced of Ms. Carlton, here's my perspective. This young woman has a remarkable voice. I listen to her album all of the time, ... Read More
Rating: - Heart Warming & Pleasurable
Vanessa Carlton's "Harmonium," is wonderful. Packed with feet tapping beats, and sing-a-long lyrics, this is the ultimate summer album. I find myself listen to other songs that arn't matched to this true talent. Vanessa Carlton, who not only sings and writes these songs, but plays the piano too. I was suprised at this ability to be able to do this album with such passion. Each song with a story, every sound carefully placed into a Symphony of beautiful music.
I was so excited when i got the ... Read More
Rating: - Harmonium
okay I would like to say thay i think this is the best cd I've ever bought in my life. I'm not even joking you... and if you think im wrong, that's okay... I don't really care. :D
White Houses- The song is about a time with her friends, and she's talking about how much fun she had and just all the experiences she had, this song is close to my heart, I seriously relate. The lryics are so relatable, and you feel like one of her friends. 10/10
Who's To Say- This is one song that I'm ... Read More
Rating: - Truly Disappointed In This Sophomoric Release
As a fan who greatly appreciated her sophisticated musical and lyrical artistry on "Be Not Nobody" (debut recording), I had also rated her first album with five stars. Yet, I was truly disappointed in what I felt was a greatly anticipated yet regressive second release. My first impression was that her vocals hadn't matured, and that they had actually become more childish. This sounded to me like what I would have expected from a sixteen year old singer-songwriter on her debut album. Even Lindsay Buckingham's ... Read More
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