Customer Reviews
But it now, you wont be disappointed - By: M. Saunders, 21 Jul 2008 
I've got a lot to thank Jools Holland for, as I first saw Brandi on one of his "Later with Jools" shows. I have to say that I was blown away by the sound & the performance, so much so that I bought this album straight away without reading any reviews, which is unusual for me.
Having read some of the reviews before writing this, I realise there are some very eloquent writers out there who know what they are talking about. Therefore my advice to any readers of this review is to only look at the review rated 4 or 5 stars. I have played some of this album to some of my friends & they have gone out & bought it as well.
There are so many outstanding lyricsin this album that I wouldn't know where to start my preferences, so I will leave you to decide. Although I haven't read all 46 reviews I might be the first to suggest that Brandi is up there with Eva Cassidy as she has a fantastic voice that is truly without equal. Plus, at the risk of sounding sexist, she is soooo cute.
I look forward to seeing her live at the earliest opportunity.
BC Story. In the beginning... - By: D Deacon, 17 Jul 2008 
This is country with a bit of rock (U2 comes to mind on The Story) & a twist of blues. Quite commercialin covering as many corners as possible. Not bad though - just not original. Don't like the breaking voice on some tracks; I find it grates. Turps is okay. Okay, as I am listening as I am writing, I am liking this more Turps thing more. Quite poppy. Beware of easily liked things since they don't last too long... 'My Song' now back to U2 mode, Snow Patrol etc... I like it. Okay I'll give it **** She has quite a linein catchy chord sequences. Nice production too - clean & effortless. Not bad atall. Buy it, it's a bit of everything. She's got a good voice too. Hang on. 'Wasted' reminds me of the delicious Katie Melua. This bottle of cabernet sauvignon is going down rather well. Don't like the leadin Wasted. 'Have You Ever' the truth is out - country & some folk. Not so good. 'Josephine' not tonight. 'Losing Heart' is better - menacing feel. 'Cannonball' dropped. Ouch! "I was born when I met you" How else? Duh!! 'Until I die' dies. U2 mode again but no it changes. 'Downpour' (tears?)country folk heart-strings stuff with violin low notes. 'Shadows on the Wall' Okay. 'Again Today' & again U2 mode. Not bad but demoted to ***.
A Measure of Vintage Brandi - By: Dudley Serious, 28 Jun 2008 
What are you thinking? "Oh no, not another female singer-songwriter!" I know, I know, they're everywhere aren't they? There were five on my bus this morning. But if some of them (including some of the higher profile ones) are pretty formulaic, or plain rubbish, Brandi Carlisle is well up the quality scale. To me this could be an album made by Beth Orton after a boozy session with Bonnie Raitt backstage at a Paul McCartney gig. So you get folky pop-rock with an abrasive element. It's pretty accessible, no bad thing, & not forgettable. Brandi Carlisle here shows good old-fashioned songwriting & performing skills. No gimmicks, plenty of talent.
The second coming - By: IWFIcon, 26 Jun 2008 Having got this when it first hit US stores, I have to say that I was more than a little underwhelmed by it.
Time, though, has made a big difference.
Second time around, the richness & sheer quality of the album as a whole has shone through for me. Recorded as "live", with T Bone Burnett at the production helm, if you are the kind of person who likes KT Tunstall, then you will find much to adore on this collection.
Suprisingly Good - By: McColey, 26 Jun 2008 I wasn't sure of this one at the time of ordering, but it actually was good. It's a great 'easy listen', perfect for most occasions. I listen to this one mostlyin the car.
If you like a bit of 'calm'in your music... I can recommend this.
