Search - Amel Larrieux :: Get Up

A Bright Future

D. Bentham | NYC | 11/09/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This girl has a bright future ahead of her. If you enjoy the works of other artists such as Erykah Badu or Sade, Amel Larrieux is definitely someone you should keep an eye out for. This is urban contemporary music at it's finest. The only thing that prevented me from giving this cd 5 stars is its inclusion of only 2 tracks. Perhaps Epic will eventually release a maxi-single with a few remixes or a non-album track. At this time however, there are no other options. Anyhow, be sure to check-out her debut solo album coming out in January 2000. I just hope that she gets the recognition and praise she deserves."

Great single

Devon | Aquamarina Esplanades, CA | 11/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Promising, and long awaited, comeback from the former half of 1995's now disbanded Groove Theory. "Get Up" is ladened with modern funk and urban enlightenment. Be sure to check for her album "Infinite Possibilities.""

Amel... What can I say?

Brian | SF Bay Area, CA | 11/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been waiting for Amel's solo joint since I first heard "Tell Me" back about 5 years ago in my junior year in college. Since then, her voice has carried me through the day and eased me to sleep on countless occasions. Her voice maneuvers so effortlessly that her talent often goes without notice. While so many other female vocalists often attempt to overpower the mic and display vocal range, Amel is more concerned with embracing it and making the listener feel the words through enticing harmonies and ill improvisations. I hope now that Amel has come of her own and is now dropping her solo project, heads will realize that she is just about the best out there in terms of vocal seduction as well as just straight up blessing the listener with lovely, head-nodding, thought provoking joints. Much love, Amel."