Beautfully vibrant and soulful.
jazzias | 03/26/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Free" is the beautifully crafted and eagerly awaited second artist album from the lovely Lisa Shaw.
Written and produced by Dave Warrin and Lisa Shaw featuring guest producers Miguel Migs, Ethan White from Tortured Soul and Tim K, the CD is Lisa's latest studio effort since her debut album Cherry on Naked Music released in 2005.
Lisa originally from Toronto,Canada, but now residing in New York City, has been described by Rolling Stone Magazine to be... "So Cool!"
For others, her voice can be one best described as the 'dance/electronic Sade', both aching and soothing.
The album showcases Lisa's gorgeous voice through a great blend of electronic, soul and RnB lovingly packed on one disc.
She has built up a good reputation for up tempo soul and soulful house tracks over the past decade and this solid album can only enhance that.
"Honey" is a monster modern soul dancer that will set the floors alight.
"Free" is also a killer up tempo soulful dancer, and "Feel" is another good soulful dancer.
"I'am Okay" is a good mid tempo stepper and "Sky High" and "Better Days" are slightly slower mid tempo's.
The rest of the album is mainly soulful house shifters the best of which are "Like I Want To", "Can You See Him", "Find The Way" and "All Night".
In a nutshell, Lisa's latest is a vibrant and nice album and definitely one for those who prefer their music with more tempo.
Please, give this beautiful lady the spotlight!"
FREE
Joseph P. Davis | 03/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lisa has been said to be the Sade of house music and for good reason. Like Sade, Lisa's voice is as smooth as silk whether the song is down tempo or a dancefloor ripper.
"Betters Days" is a mellow chill out gem with an old school edge.
"Honey" drips Lisa's silky vocals over a bouncy R&B bassline.
"Find The Way" in my opinion is served buffet style. A little house, a little latin and jazz elements to show the versatility of Lisa's capabilities.
"Like I Want To" will force you to the dancefloor. The beat on this track is pumpin' and I LOVE the synthesizer licks as well as a great bassline. A real floor filler.
"Free" is another dancefloor smoker. Lisa's voice is mesmerizing.
"Music In You" another floor thumper. The music as well as Lisa's vocals simply possesses you on the floor.
"All Night High" is a very hott house track with kickin' beats and a bumpin' bass. Lisa hypnotizes you with her sexy vocals.
"Feel" is a feel good song. What a great song to listen or dance to. Love Lisa's vocals on this one too ;)
"Can You See Him" has a new sound for Lisa as the others. It's a welcome addition to her accomplishments. Change IS good. Lovin' this fresh dance tune.
"I'm Ok" another R&B tune. Listen to Lisa on this one. Does she sound magnificent or what? Thanks Lisa for gracing us with this song. You're more than Ok ;)
"Tomorrow" showcases Lisa's wonderful voice on this moody track. The real chillout song.
"Inside My Love" brings the islands to us in this raggae influenced song. The music and the lyrics makes this listener feel the ocean spray and the sun's rays. What a great song.
"Sky High" finishes this work of art with a R&B masterpiece. It has an oldschool sound with a knockin' rimshot.
In conclusion. I think Lisa really outdid herself on this CD. Musically AND vocally, this is a project she should really be very proud of.
Now for the consumer. You have to get this CD. Lisa has chilled us out, taken us to the dancefloor for quite a workout, detoured to the islands and delivers top shelf R&B.
Caution: Be careful playing this CD in your car. They stop people for petalpushing. Get it now and be prepared for a sizzling summer."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1