Give It A Chance - I was ready to write this one off, literally, after hearing it the first time, having written no next to where it was listed in my notes. So why did it keep haunting me? After a second, third, fourth listen, I became totally hooked. Runga s voice is so perfectly, crystal clear, and seductive, that she becomes absolutely irresistable. Jazz, piano pop, I don t know how to categorize this. It may take you a couple of listens, but if you like soft, intelligent jazz.pop.fusion, this may be for you. Five stars for the opening track, Get Some Sleep, others get three, three 1/2, four (Listening for the Weather), but overall a four for this haunting cd.
lots of potential - The melodies are pretty dry, but if you re a big Bic Runca fan, then this is another worthy CD. When I listen to the lyrics, I feel like they are each a story on their own. Written in a style that might be fitting for standard country tunes. Honest Goodbyes gets my attention because some of the background instruments are placed so well. The flute or piccolo maybe it is, just captures the essence of the parting within the song. The lyrics don t grab me, even though they are well composed. I think the background noises probably help make this album a stand out for Bic Runga fans around, though I have not tried to concentrate so hard on the music to listen to every inkling. I like to be able to pick up on some things on a first or second listen, and this is not one of those type of CDs for me.So, I m not feeling the music because I feel there could be more flair to the lyrics and the sound. Something more aggressive or more different and noticeable would help. I think her future album(s) will be worth waiting for.
Singer/Songwriter Extraordinare - Bic Runga s Beautiful Collision should be a part of every music lover s collection. The very first track on the album when I see you smile, is a great example of the artistry that is Bic Runga. The album is full of rich imagery about love and all its abstract complexities, which is evoked through Bic Runga s very soft voice, that often veers towards ages past but is quick to bring you to the the present. The stand out track on this album is Gravity which I encourage everyone to listen to and you will come to know as I do that Bic Runga has taken the hard path down a road that may not lead toward an exuhuberant amount of records sales. But she has done a very noble thing and reqarded her audience as intelligent and is giving us music that respects and entertains us and will forever mark us as followers of her path toward making her kind of art
what it feels like to be in love - a friend mailed me this cd from new zealand and i had never heard of bic. the first time i heard this cd i hated it, and it was definitely a jump from all the indie and punk stuff he listens to, but this cd has become one of my absolute favorites. for me, the song election night is exactly what it feels like to be in love, and one of the most beautiful songs ever. my favorite.bic s voice is amazing, but while this is on my all time favorites list, i don t like the cd previous to this (drive) at all.
I love this CD - I just adore this CD, it s a really good soothing CD and I like it best when played straight through, though usually on a CD I m jumping from one favourite song to another. I find Bic s voice very unique and I would recommend this CD to anyone I know.