Waters? sophomore album is a collection of twelve songs that truly emote her inner heart and soul. Combining her unique songwriting style, melodic piano hooks and angelic voice, Waters self-titled release is a defining alb... more »um for her. With elements of pop, jazz, electronica and pure singer/songwriter emotion, Beth Waters new album is her best effort to date. Special guest drummer Ben Mize (Counting Crows) lends his impeccable drumming skills to Waters album. Waters new album is considered in the Adult Alternative America (AAA) genre that crosses over to Pop, Adult Contemporary (AC) and Top 40.« less
Waters? sophomore album is a collection of twelve songs that truly emote her inner heart and soul. Combining her unique songwriting style, melodic piano hooks and angelic voice, Waters self-titled release is a defining album for her. With elements of pop, jazz, electronica and pure singer/songwriter emotion, Beth Waters new album is her best effort to date. Special guest drummer Ben Mize (Counting Crows) lends his impeccable drumming skills to Waters album. Waters new album is considered in the Adult Alternative America (AAA) genre that crosses over to Pop, Adult Contemporary (AC) and Top 40.
Marc Wester | Santa Barbara, CA United States | 12/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Cause I've been playing this album to death. There's something about the simple musical repetition, the sparseness at times and the beautifully and almost painful lyrics that grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Most artists are reluctant to indulge in personal tragedy or heartbreaking memory and instead do the tried and true...love longs, breakup songs, poor poor me songs. Not Beth, she sounds sincere. There's mood, feeling and truth in this album.
Marc"
The best investment of my life : buying this record
Laura | Ontario | 10/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Oh my, Beth Waters has touched me like no other artist. I can't believe she isn't more well known. Her album is beautiful, tragic and surreal. Every minute of this album is gold.
Every track really is a standout but there are a couple that stick with you. The album ends with the tear jerker 'Dad' - it's extremely sad yet so beautiful. I also loved 'Philosophy', 'Down To Me', 'Blue and White', 'Mom', 'Slut Song' and 'Surrealistic'...though all the others are amazing too. This woman must be from another planet because these songs are too good to be real - her voice is soft, beautiful and a breath of fresh air compared to what we've been getting in 2004. A meaningful singer songwriter with a wonderful piano to accompany her vocals and lyrics.
People have said she's too similar to Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan - why? Because she has a piano? Jeez, what's with people thinking all female piano players are the same? Although I love both Tori and Sarah (Tori is my all time favourite), Beth is outstanding. I would recommend this album to anyone - if I had tons of money, I would buy a copy and give it out to random people. This kind of album comes out once in a blue moon:
One that can change your life. For the better -
Thank you, Beth."
Lovely
Susan H. Murai | Los Gatos, CA United States | 03/09/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Beth Waters perform at Slims in San Francisco. I was not planning on getting there early enough to see her. I am so glad I did. I bought three copies of her CD, and hope to see and hear LOTS more from her! She opens her mouth, and out comes this beautiful, rich voice. She is young, and I think will grow as a singer and performer, but... trust me, this is a CD worth owning."
WITHOUT QUESTION, ONE OF MY FAVORITE DISCS IN MY ENTIRE COLL
BCP | SF, CA USA | 01/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am always looking for new female artists to listen to, as that is my favorite genre by far. I love the sounds of Tori, Sarah, and Alanis. I saw this on the shelf at a local Tower Records and made it a point to go back home and sample some cuts of Beth on the internet. I was taken in immediately with the first couple of 30-second cuts. So much so, that I ran right back out to Tower to by the disc.
Not many CDs blow me away right out of the wrapper, but to say this one did would be a huge understatement. This CD instantly became one of my favorite CDs out of my many hundreds of discs and I played it over an over (and still do). I liked every single song on the CD and started ordering copies for friends and family around the country that also like the same genre. Every single person I sent it to had a very similar reaction as mine. They were just amazed at everything Beth could do from her incredible piano, to her beautiful lyrics, to her superb voice. I even went to her website www.bethwaters.com to order a copy of her first CD "Over the Tide", which is also another wonderful CD.
Beth is actually a local performer here in the San Francisco Bay area and I have seen her several times. She is excellent in concert and, to me, it is just a matter of time until she is a famous musician/singer/songwriter. That is why I try to see her as often as I can, as there will come a time when many people will wish they had seen her in these intimate settings when they had the chance.
Well, I think I am running out of adjectives. All I can say is that if you like this genre of music, I find it just about impossible to think that you will not be completely amazed with this CD. And, if you live in the Bay area, I highly recommend monitoring her website regularly to find her upcoming local performances so you can see her close up, while you still can. Enjoy!!!"
Her long-awaited sophomore album
G. Vannini | GARDANNE, BDR France | 08/08/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Beth Waters' sophomore cd sounds very mature to me. I think she has found her path in music and she's now ready to improve her sound even more, if that's possible.
Sometimes a little too over-produced to me (I wish that certain tracks would have remained acoustic or with basic arrangements), the new cd is really good.
Her perfectly clear and warm voice never misses and her piano skills are still very impressive. Plus she seems to have grown a lot musically since her last release in 2000 ("Over The Tide").
This cd is a must-buy for me (no wonder it's been in my cd collection for over a month now already!). Two big thumbs up to Beth!Ghisy"