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| Artists: Yael Naim, David Donatien
Label: Atlantic
Category: Music
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 920
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 461628
UPC: 825646960385
EAN: 0825646960385
ASIN: B0013LP86Q
Release Date: March 18, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
Interesting, Sultry, Fresh... June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not to sound like a broken record.. but I too got interested in the amazing voice behind the Macbook Air commercial. I'm writing this review after listening to only 5 tracks from the album so far. All I could say is ... "Interesting, sultry and fresh!" Even though most of the songs are in Hebrew , they still show off her amazing vocal talents.. And what's the deal with Toxic? It has to be the most amazing version I've heard of that song! As I was listenign to it I thought to myself.. didn't Spears massacre a song similar to this lol? And then it hit me! heh.
Final thoughts.... Get the album, you won't be dissapointed!
 Ok, but not good enough June 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I speak both Hebrew and French. One of the previous reviewers was right: It's strange that there are only one or two lines in French--in the song "Paris." The lyrics are maudlin; and even for their sentimental nature, they don't hold up. The one song worth the CD, though, is "Pachad: Fear," and even then, the song is good only because of song aesthetics and piano playing, not because of her lyrics. I'm also not sure as to her stance: Is she pro-feminist or standing for a deferential role? It's difficult to tell, as she vacillates in viewpoint. "Levater" is pure garbage. Her "New Soul" song, which many Americans will recognize from the Apple exploitation of music, is actually rather good--well, she covers up half of it with "la la la." Again, the songs focus on her reliance on men, which I find strange. It's sad to say that her songs in Hebrew--her native language--are generally much worse than those in English. I don't understand this. I ended up enjoying "7 Baboker: Seven in the Morning," although it's difficult to say why--maybe the upbeat rhythm of the song? So what I did like, then, is the "Toxic" remake, "Lachlom: To Dream," and "Yashanti: I Slept," even though the song follows the same paradigm as some of songs I though bad. Okay album, overall. If you'd like to hear good Israeli pop then listen to Ninet Tayeb; for folk: Shlomo Artzi.
Smashing Premier Release...Can't Wait for More June 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yael Naim is a brilliant new star, as is evident in her inaugural album. Her unique mix of English, Hebrew and a bit of French -- both in language and musical style -- is remarkable. Beautiful to listen to, although the lyrics are almost universally about lost love. I hope that Yael's next work mixes up the themes a bit more. Bottom line -- this album goes way beyond the "Apple commercial" song that everyone's heard and introduces a remarkable young new talent who should go far in the US and international market.
 Beautiful album June 3, 2008
I don't know what she's saying 1/2 the time, but I look forward to going over the Hebrew with a friend who speaks the language! Still, such beautiful music and I love the English lyrics I do understand!
love it May 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yael has a fabulous, soulful voice. I don't speak or understand Hebrew (about 70-80% of the album is sung in Hebrew), but it doesn't really matter. Beautiful melodies.
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