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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0657036110724
Label: Six Degrees
Manufacturer: Six Degrees
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Six Degrees
Release Date: February 15, 2005
Studio: Six Degrees
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Editorial Review:
After three records as the singer for Ekova, Dierdre Dubois steps out on her own with One. The 12-song debut strips away the overt world music styles of her old band, leaving the club-friendly sounds of trip-hop, dance and lounge. A host of musicians and producers lend a hand, including Ekova bandmate Mehldi Haddab, Cricket and Karsh Kale, and they do an excellent job of wrapping this moody collection of haunting melodies and filigree textures around the singer's expressive voice. Dierdre herself upholds her part of the bargain as she soars, riffs and purrs in English and French in way that recalls the Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Frasier and Dead Can Dance's Lisa Gerrard. Highlights include the panoramic "A Way To Love" and the electro-delic "Waiting For Spring." Those whose tastes lean more toward world music may be a little disappointed by the lack of fusion here, but there is a lot of imaginative programming and a world class voice to be enjoyed on this fine debut. --Tad Hendrickson
After three releases as the vocalist with the acclaimed multi- cultural band Ekova, as well as guest vocal slots with groups like Da Lata and Jean Michel Jarre, Dierdre Dubois (now simply known as Dierdre) is stepping out on her own with her first solo release. Over the years, Dierdre's unmistakable voice has been described by journalists as, "otherworldly", "transcendent" and "impossibly pure". Now on her solo debut, Dierdre combines that unmistakable vocal instrument with cutting edge electronic, dance and electro-pop textures. The new CD moves away from Ekova's more global influences and into unexpected new terrain. From the transformed cover version of "Nights in White Satin" to the propulsive pop, club anthem, "Firefly", One is sure to fascinate Dierdre's many fans while exposing her to a whole new audience.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Definitely different from everything else out there.
Absolutely freakin amazing. Dierdre's singing, the instrumentation, and the beats are absolutely perfect! Impeccable and precise drum programming. If you are the type of person who pays attention to new rhythm ideas and creative drum-programming, well there's definitely some fancy stuff going on here. Dierdre and her fellow sound programmers and musicians have put together quite an eclectic mix of many different sound ideas. Totally new, totally fresh ideas. From quirky complex stutters, glitches, ... Read More
Rating: - Firefly
"Ten thousand miles couldn't keep you
For you were more like the wind
All my life I will seek you
Deep in the core of my within"
~One of Your Smiles
After a somewhat striking and captivating start, melodious waves of sound dance around Dierdre's presence as if echoing off clouds in an expansive sky. Waiting for Spring invites you into an otherworldly experience far removed from casual pop, but not foreign to lovers of electronic playfulness. Catchy beats swirl in whirlpools ... Read More
Rating:  - Good but an acquired taste
I recently had the pleasure of receiving a copy fo Diedre's solo album "One". I was awfully curious to hear what she sounded like. Her album cover intrigued me so I had put it on my wish list. I have to admit the music had to grow on me before I could make a final decision. Deirdre has a voice that is nothing that I have ever heard or rarely hear in music today. "One" is interesting, if not unique mix of electro-pop songs. One (no pun intended) of my favorite songs is the first single "Firefly" with its club-friendly ... Read More
Rating: - One hell of a voice you can't dismiss!
Female vocalist Dierdre Dubois of Ekova, simply known here as Dierdre, releases her first solo album, 'One', on Six Degrees Records. Ekova, signed to the same label, is one of my favorite groups when it comes to modern-world music and a lot of that has to do with the unique style in which Deirdre sings in so of course when I heard that she was working on a solo project it was a no-brainer that I'd have to get my hands on a copy of it. And although I am certainly not disappointed with 'One', some of the songs did take ... Read More
Rating: - Haunting!!
As soon as I heard the song, "More than the ocean", with it's wonderful rythm and great beat I was hooked. Great solo album!
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