Vanessa Amorosi - The Power

Debut album for Aussie teen-pop sensation who made a big splash at the opening ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Already platinum plus in her native land, 'Power' includes the hit singles, 'Have A Look', 'Absolutely Everybody' and 'Shine'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case. Album Description

 Her Olympic Performance Is Proof -- Amorosi is great!
I've never bought an album just because I was impressed by a singer -- this is an exception. The price is discouraging at first, but there are 10 original tracks and 3 remixes that are consistently of high quality. Not only does Amorosi have a great voice (no studio magic), she takes credits on most of the songs as having written them. There is a perfect mix of jumpy and soft songs on this album, some even have quite an edge. For me the tracks that jump out are "Absolutely Everybody," "The Power," and the remix of "Pray For Love." If you like this, I highly recommend Amorosi's single for "Have a Look" because it has a great remix as well as "Heroes Live Forever" (from the sydney games). If you search carefully you can find 30 second previews of some of the songs on this album either from other amazon listings or searches elsewhere. All I can say is that there are no filler songs on this album and Amorosi truly holds her own vocally. Oh, and just fyi, there is a bit of bad language, such as the "b" word but it is entirely in the context of the song and not offensive at all. Some of the songs on this album are SO inspiring, it is a purchase you won't regret if you find yourself humming to pop songs but wish there was more legitimate talent out there -- Amorosi is that talent! September 18, 2001

 Strong Voice!
I recently went on a 3 week trip to Australia where every day they played Vanessa's Everybody song in the morning to wake us up. All 40 of of jumped and jived to her powerful voice. Be careful if you are buying the Cd for a certain song because some of her Cd's for instance carry the everybody song in normal format. Some have it so that if you pop the Cd in your computer you can watch the music video, but not listen to the song normally. Otherwise I urge you to get this wonderful CD! July 11, 2001

 The Best CD ever
This is quite possibly the best CD I have ever owned, and Absolutely Everybody is the best song in the world.

First of all I'd better point out that I own the British version of this CD.

U R Mine- God, but gets monotonous after a while

Absolutely Everybody- fantastic summer pop, feel-good tune and a fanastic voice

Shine- Lovely ballad, while some deep lyrics

I Wanna Be Your Everything- Good. This grows on you

How Y' Livin'- Ditto

Everytime I Close My Eyes- Great ballad which brings out Vanessa's great low RnB voice, which is so different from her pop voice

Pray For Love- Great summer pop

The Power- Very similar to Absolutely Everybody, and almost as good

Steam- Not on the international album, a ballad quite similar to shine.

Turn To Me- Very, very fast paced pop, and a great song too.

You Were Led On- My least favorite song, but its not bad.

Have A Look- fanatstic. Vanessa sounds great on this one, particularly with her cries of 'baby!' I love this song

Get Here If You Can- I think that's what its called, but its hidden, and not listed on the sleeve. A poppy cover of the Barbara Dickson "You can get here by sailboat etc etc" song, its great.

Vanessa Amorosi has a brilliant voice, along with super songs. But now I've heard she's no longer releasing in Britain! June 4, 2001

 Vanessa rules!
This CD is amazing! She is ever more amazing live! I have seen her twice, since I bought her Album. I have met her too, and she is so nice. I admire her talent, and her voice is unique and she can sing so high! I am a big fan and have all her CD's so far...I recommend this without hesitation! Whether you like dance, pop, slow or fast, it's all on here. My favourite songs are: "Absolutely Everybody", "Shine", "The Power" and "Everytime I Close My Eyes"...Go grab your copy NOW! May 14, 2001

 Absolutely Fan-F*@cking-Tastic!
Well, ...let me tell you, I just experienced Vanessa Amorosi live at the 2001 Sydney Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras Dance Party where she performed "The Power".

Oh My God! What an AMAZING VOICE! and what an INCREDIBLE PERFORMER! With total unexpectancy ...she STUNNED the massive crowd and nearly shot the RHI into the stratoshere! I'm getting major chills this very moment just recalling her penetrating performance.

If you're really looking for some music that'll truly lift your spirits and put you into a mood of ecstacy ...then this is the album for you!

Don't waste your time shopping for albums that give you only one or two tracks that are worth listening to. This album is LOADED with excellent tracks and it was worth every penny I spent on it!

This is a great album to listen to whilst working out at the gym or going for an uplifting run ...it's soooooo motivational!

If you ever get the chance to see Vanessa live ...what ever you do, don't miss her! She will pierce your soul with the magic of her voice like no other artist can do. Watch out for this one, cause she's well on her way to MEGA STARDOM ...You go girl!

From your latest fan in Sydney! March 8, 2001

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