"If you are a Deborah Allen fan, and specifically, her 80's Prince produced Telepathy LP, you will love this CD. It is truly not country. There are some excellently written, produced and recorded trax on this CD. Any true DEBFAN will be happy to add this to their collection. She records Blues, Country, Dance, and Pop, this crosses several lines and Genres. Remember to listen to the unlisted Track 15, a slower, edgier version of her smash, 'Baby I Lied', which was also on her Best of CD. Look for more releases soon from Renaissance Records and Deb, and check out the deborahallenbabyilied fan site."
Passion to the Core
RJ Crytes | 05/30/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"One thing this versatile artist has never been short on is raw talent. She proves it again in Memphis Princess. R"
Not Country, but good vocals.
RADIO HEART | Paradise | 07/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While this CD "MEMPHIS PRINCESS" by Deborah Allen, is not typically Country.. It crosses many different genres. A 12 track CD with 2 bonus tracks and a hiden track; a kind of different version to her 80's pop-country hit "BABY I LIED." But nevertheless the song is still as good as it was back in the 80's! Deborah Allen is a very talented song writer, as she has written/co-written almost every song on this CD, with the exception of the first track "TIRED OF BEING ALONE," written by fellow musician, Al Green. Deborah Allen is also a very talented songstress!! Please, believe me when I tell you, it may not be country.. but with the different genres it still shocases Deborah's beautiful vocals!"
Memphis Princess
Paul Campbell | nyc | 05/22/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a huge Deborah Allen fan. Cheat the Night, and Let Me Be the First are two of my all time favorite albums. I still listen to them all the time, I have all her albums (even Trouble in Paradise!). I've missed her for years- and always look for her songs on other albums.
I often thought her "Best of" album would have been great if she covered the songs she wrote for others.
When I saw that she was writing and producing with Rafe Van Hoy again, I got even more excited to hear memphis Princess.
I will say this album may grow on me more (3.5, maybe?), but I can't help but wonder if she worked with a really strong, current producer to indulge (and reign in) all her talent, she would deliver an unforgettable album.
I'm not sure why this is considered the "blues"- but it isn't country. It kinda sounds, at times, like some of the cheesier 80's rock. Lots of synths.
That said. I can't wait to hear what comes next.
Hey, Rick Rubin...you listening? Trust me on this one."