Jewel is back - (Goodbye Alice in Wonderland hits stores 2/5/06)
#1
DVD Talk Legend
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Jewel is back - (Goodbye Alice in Wonderland hits stores 2/5/06)
I've been a fan of Jewel since her debut. It got to the point where I enjoyed listening to her more than pretty much any other singer, out of all types of music. I searched for any recording of her that I could find - all of her albums, all live performances, acoustic, everything. Then came 0304, and I was just as much disapointed as most other long time Jewel fans. It was such a drastic change, not only in terms of her music, but also her as an overall performer, the way she presented herself, etc...
I've recently been listening to some of her new stuff, which will be released on 5/2/06 (Goodbye Alice in Wonderland), and it sounds to me, at least from what I've been able to see and hear so far, that she's went back in time a bit, and is back to true form. Everything from her look, to the actual music and lyrics, and even the titles of the songs. It also has more of a Country edge to what I've heard also, but in a very good way in my opinion. Check these out:
Again and Again
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
From what I've read, Rolling Stone has called this upcoming album a big time Pieces of You-style album, and that has me really excited. I can't wait to pick this one up very soon.
Here is the Billboard review of Again and Again:
I can finally once again say without a doubt that she's "perfect" to me, heh.
I've recently been listening to some of her new stuff, which will be released on 5/2/06 (Goodbye Alice in Wonderland), and it sounds to me, at least from what I've been able to see and hear so far, that she's went back in time a bit, and is back to true form. Everything from her look, to the actual music and lyrics, and even the titles of the songs. It also has more of a Country edge to what I've heard also, but in a very good way in my opinion. Check these out:
Again and Again
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
From what I've read, Rolling Stone has called this upcoming album a big time Pieces of You-style album, and that has me really excited. I can't wait to pick this one up very soon.
Here is the Billboard review of Again and Again:
Jewel‘s fans may have had a jolly time with previous uber-pop effort "0304," but critics accused her of selling out, and consumers were ultimately indifferent. After a healthy three-year break, the honey-voiced singer/songwriter returns to more organic roots. "Again and Again" is consummate Jewel, beautifully composed and not in the least self-conscious in light of her more recent challenges at radio. So while the goods are undoubtedly in the bag, the tougher challenge will be getting Atlantic to back an artist who was once a priority -- when most of her proponents have since left the label. Adult top 40, meanwhile, should be paving a pathway in gold for Jewel‘s return. From the upcoming "Goodbye Alice in Wonderland," her sixth album, due May 2.
#2
DVD Talk Legend
I've always been a big fan of Jewel. I'm looking forward to checking this out.
#3
DVD Talk Hero
Here's a link to her new album at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...l/-/B000ESSTMO
Also, did she get braces or does she still have ... her "original" teeth?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...l/-/B000ESSTMO
Also, did she get braces or does she still have ... her "original" teeth?
#6
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Rogue588
Thank GOD she ditched that pop bimbo act..
#9
DVD Talk Hero
This thread isn't complete until someone posts either a pic of snaggletooth, or makes a comment about her teeth.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
#10
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
This thread isn't complete until someone posts either a pic of snaggletooth, or makes a comment about her teeth.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
Originally Posted by namja
Also, did she get braces or does she still have ... her "original" teeth?
#11
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
One of the reasons that I like the way Jewel looks so much is that "flaw". I like women with a small thing like that which doesn't make them cookie cutter perfect. It's the reason I like Kirsten Dunst so much, in that she looks plain to me.
http://www.jewelgallery.nu/
http://www.jewelgallery.nu/
#12
Senior Member
I'm a longtime Jewel fan but I didn't care for "Again and again" at all. "GBAIW" was just okay. These songs are along the lines of all her "filler" songs on her other albums. She's losing her touch.
By the way, to that other guy, her "snaggletooth" is hot!
By the way, to that other guy, her "snaggletooth" is hot!
Last edited by MASAMUNE2; 03-25-06 at 09:44 PM.
#14
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Yay! Time for a good album! For my tastes (and I love Jewel), it seems that every other album (well, discounting her Christmas album) has been great, the others so-so at best.
#15
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally Posted by BrentLumkin
One of the reasons that I like the way Jewel looks so much is that "flaw". I like women with a small thing like that which doesn't make them cookie cutter perfect. It's the reason I like Kirsten Dunst so much, in that she looks plain to me.
#16
DVD Talk Legend
I hope this album sounds more like "Pieces of You" than "0304"
For those that like POY, check out "Let it Die" by Feist.
For those that like POY, check out "Let it Die" by Feist.
Last edited by NORML54601; 03-27-06 at 03:05 PM.
#18
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
This thread isn't complete until someone posts either a pic of snaggletooth, or makes a comment about her teeth.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
Not that I agree, she's still hot, but the teeth comments are inevitable.
#20
Originally Posted by victor_vc
anyone bought this?
Even if the CD didn't sell that well, I am glad to have her back after that 0304 debacle. I love me some Jewel, but those were some dark, dark days.
#23
Originally Posted by nickdawgy
This thread isn't complete until someone posts either a pic of snaggletooth, or makes a comment about her teeth.