Search - Lalah Hathaway :: Outrun the Sky

Just when I had about given up...

Tawana Hawkins | Akron, Ohio | 10/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Disheartened with the state of R&B is a gross understatement. Enter Lalah...the wait between releases has been far too long, but oh so worth the wait. This is arguably one of the best releases of 2004. Her rendition of Forever, For Always, For Love is superb. The tone, and inflection is what separates the master from the student. My other favorites include Better and Better, More, Outrun The Sky, and Boston. On Admit It, there are subtle nuances that remind me of her father and he would certainly be proud of this project. My very favorite song is We Were 2. I don't know if this is something she experienced but she has me convinced. You can feel the pain in her voice. This is a cd I have no problem recommending to everyone I know. I really hope everyone supports this project. She is the perfect image of what's missing in music today. I absolutely love this cd!"

Sheer Perfection...

markus king | Winston-Salem, NC United States | 10/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After far too long a wait, Lalah Hathaway's OUTRUN THE SKY is here, and it turns out to be one of the finest releases of the year.



Hathaway wraps her smooth, silky voice around the each melody, giving added dimension to every word- it has become cliche, but this REALLY IS one girl who could sing the telephone book to you, and it would sound wonderful!



And the track selection doesnt disappoint- a few uptempo tracks delight ("Back Then" for example), and then Lalah lays down her superior remake of Luther's "Forever, For Always, For Love", one of the best covers of a Vandross song I have heard.



And they keep coming- she breaks it down on "We Were 2", and the bittersweet "Boston" is a beautiful closing track. But the centerpiece of the album, a definite gem, is title track, an irresistable piece of heartfelt soul. A midtempo track, with organic production, "Outrun the Sky" sparkles with Lalah's wistful lyrics and her assured delivery.



Her father was an undisputed genius, and now Lalah Hathaway is moving towards sharing the same regard...OUTRUN THE SKY is highly recommended..."

A REAL VOICE 4 REAL PEOPLE!!!

JD | BOSTON | 09/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Thank you for reminding the world that music can do more than sell jeans & soda...and what the human voice can do when true talent exists and the heart, mind, & soul are aligned! Thank you for showing us how to make a record! My favorites? Right now, Outrun The Sky, Boston, & Stronger are my best friends...but this CD will be keeping me company for a long time to come!"