Ten great songs, for a change
04/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is different -- there are no filler songs! There are six new tunes here and four famous songs but every single song is really good on its own. So when you get the album home, you not only have the song that made you want to buy it, you have nine other great songs.Ellen's voice is the best reason to buy the CD, though. She sounds like pure honey, especially on the romantic ballads. The first song is the one my friends like the best -- it's kind of modern and different -- but when you put pure honey on top of Sting's "When We Dance" or George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," you can imagine how great the whole CD is. This CD makes a great gift, too, because there is something on it for everyone."
Lovely collection by a fantastic singer
K. Loftis | the picturesque North Carolina mountains | 09/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"On her debut album, Tried and True, New York based singer songwriter Ellen Woloshin presents ten beautifully rendered songs full of passion, sincerity and soul.
Ellen is not only a passionate performer, but she also possesses a wonderful voice, which is rich as honey, smooth as silk and exceedingly soulful.
The album opens with "Just So Good", a sensual and romantic song sure to delight the listener. It includes lovely, understated backing vocals, and sparse yet elegant instrumentation which complements Ellen's rich vocal.
"Here To Stay" is an upbeat optimistic song, with an irresistible chorus sure to have you singing along in no time. You can almost hear the smile in Ellen's voice as she sings this song.
Woloshin's cover of Sting's "When We Dance" is extraordinary; a passionate plea for love and acceptance. Truly mesmerizing.
"Armed with a Broken Heart" is a mournful yet achingly lovely ballad, while "Tempted", performed from this female perspective, is unique, and just as delightful as the original, and enhanced by Ellen's lovely voice.
Ellen's cover of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is exceptional, and her delightful version of James Taylor's "Something In the Way She Moves" is an album highlight.
In her self penned ballad "I Fall Hard", Ellen performs a lovely and passionate duet with actor Mike McGlone. With a slight country tinge, and the lyric "I fall hard honey, and I hurt long", this is a very fine, and very heart felt, piece of music.
"The Rise and Fall of The One You Love" is a catchy song about love found and love lost, and the closing track, "Whatever Happens", is a positive, powerful and passion filled song perfect to end this wonderful album.
Ellen has said that this album consists of songs she loves to sing, and that is obvious in her moving delivery of every song. Well paced, full of terrific material, and a great show case for Ellen's fabulous voice, this album is a real winner for any music lover. Buy it... you won't regret it! Highly recommended!"
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1