Yes I Am is the album that catapulted Melissa Etheridge into superstardom. The 1993 collection's mercilessly driven, bluesy songs--nearly all dripping with sensual lyrics and rousing rhythms--made it the ideal breeding ground for a couple of career-enhancing music videos. The eerily possessive rock ballad "Come to My Window" hit the tube first with a bizarre twofold portrait of Etheridge and her guitar and actress Juliette Lewis having a nervous breakdown. This single brought the album into the public consciousness and was quickly followed by the similarly obsessive, slow-groovin' "I'm the Only One" and the co-dependence-battling "If I Wanted To." But the album's real strength is in the hidden gems untouched by MTV programmers. The slow-building "Silent Legacy," the undulating blues scream "Yes I Am," and the playful, acoustic "Ruins" are what make this album a whole. --Sally Weinbach
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Language : English
Product Dimensions : 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.67 ounces
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This is a powerful album, full of excellent song-writing and singing. I was introduced to it when my son bought it many years ago. When he moved to Utah from Oklahoma, I'd play it every time I visited. (Don't worry, I'll still go visit him, but at least I won't wear out his copy now).
My favorite song is the haunting "Talking to my Angel." I understand how she feels in this song, being raised in the midwest and having somewhat different values than most of my fellow midwesterners. It spoke to my heart. Luckily, I have an angel to talk to and she is my wife.
I laughed when I read some of the reviews. Those few reviews that wanted to criticize this CD because of Ethridge's sexuality seemed like some of those midwesterners to me that couldn't handle it. I can sing everyone of these songs without thinking about her lifestyle.
There were those who didn't like her voice or style of singing. She's a rocker, for goodness sake, don't ask her to sound like Barbara Streisand. The emotions are raw and sometimes so is her voice. But the emotions of her songs, lyrics, and voice shine through.
I lost my old Melissa Etheridge CDs years ago. I've recently gotten back into listening to her music on YouTube, etc. I just wanted an Old School CD because I love listening to her music. The CD is in excellent (like new) condition. I'm VERY pleased!!!
Ein Zufallskauf hat sich hier als absoluter Treffer herausgestellt. Die CD gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut und besonders die Titel "I am the only one", "If I want to", "Come to my Window" und "Yes I am" werde durch den Großmeister am Bass, Pino Palladino, zu einem wahren Hörgenuss. Rauhe Stimme und ein einfühlsamer Fretless Bass verschmelzen hier zu einer Einheit.
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