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Diane Birch sings with a great deal of soul and passion. I can hear gospel, jazz and blues influences, but her style is all her own. She composes her own songs, sings lead and plays keyboards. She's accompanied by a great band, including saxophone and trombone, plus a rousing chorus of back-up singers on several songs.
Many of the songs are upbeat and high energy, but what I like most is that they don't all sound alike. Some artists are still finding their way when they release their first album, and their tunes aren't always distinctive and different from each other. Birch may be new to the recording scene, but she's clearly been honing her musical skills and sensibility for a while. Her voice is strong and confident.
My favourite cuts include Don't Wait Up, Ariel and Rise Up. I'm not always sure of the meaning of her lyrics, but I quickly find I'm singing along and feeling good. This woman has a lot of talent, and I'm looking forward to hearing more.
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from Birmingham, AL
I am in love with this CD by an up and coming new artist, Diane Birch. When I first received this CD, I have to admit that I was skeptical. Diane Birch had received high praise from music critics, but I just had to hear it for myself. Boy, was I glad that I was wrong. For the first time in a long time, I was able to listen to a CD all the way through, no skipping around between the tracks. The whole CD has a nice, bluesy feel to it that I enjoy, and Diane's vocals can't be beat. Her vocals remind me a lot of Natalie Merchant. I particularly love tracks #3:Fools, #4:Nothing but a Miracle, and #12: Forgiveness. All in all, if you like music with a bluesy/rock feel to it, you can't go wrong with this CD.
What's great about it: Great music, strong and complex vocals
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from Stafford, VA
Diane Birch has a great soulful sound that takes me back to Memphis, TN and the blues. I really enjoyed the wonderful piano. I what I liked most about this cd is that every song was unique and didn't sound like the other yet the cd flowed very well into each song. I can't to share this with my husband, because even though the singer is a female she has wide appeal and I think he will enjoy it! A great, relaxing cd that is dull or redundant!
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from Pensacola Florida
Diane Birch sounds like a cross between Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Nicks, and does it effortlessly. Blues isn't normally my genre of choice, but I was happy to receive this album to review. I really didn't know what to expect, as I'd never heard of Diane Birch before, but I was pleasantly surprised once I gave it a listen. The songs vary from uptempo and fun to slow and sensual. It's a nice range for every music lover out there. I do wish she sounded just a bit more current and thing the 70's sound is just a little too prominent, she definitely has one of the prettiest voices I've heard.
What's great about it: Beautiful Voice, and Lyrics
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from PITTSBURGH,PA
Diane Birch mixes soul, jazz, gospel, and a touch of new in this album. I was not familiar with her work before, but I am now a fan.. Brings back the 60's, some Aretha, and a lot of fresh takes on old material.. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good listen...
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from ma
I liked the beat in the beginning but soon noticed each song was very similar to the last. It was tiring. Diane Birch reminds me of Carol King and similar singers of the late sixties and early seventies
What's great about it: the music is easy listening
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from Reno, NV
This is a great CD. A sound between janis joplin and carol king; but better (please forgive my spelling). Her sound range is great and her lyrics hit close to home, which makes it a CD worth buying and a treat to listen to over and over again.
What's great about it: Great Lyrics, Vocals, Music. Awesume CD
What's not so great: Nothing about this CD isn't great