Alison Moyet - Hoodoo

2003 digitally remastred reissue of Alf's 1991 critically acclaimed 'comeback' album, that's unavailable domestically, includes the hits 'This House' & 'It Won't Be Long'. Castle. Album Description

Alison Moyet's Best Album

After two glossy pop albums that established her as a solo star in Britain, if not in the US, Alison Moyet realeased "Hoodoo" in 1991. It is a magnificent album. Moyet is a great, great singer and has tried her hand at a surprising range of styles (from technopop to jazz to Brel to opera over the years)--but her best singing is on the blues-inflected pop showcased on this album. "This House" is a stunning, emotional, gut-wrenching story of a relationship falling apart--and proves that Moyet is as good a songwriter as singer. It is one of many highlights on the album. July 24, 2008

Who do?

This LP is a favorite of mine. I saw Alison LIVE at Bogart's in Cincinnati Ohio just after the release of "Essex" and I was still banging to this release. Her voice is in great form on every track. It feels, to me, that Alison is more at "home" within these lyrics and vibes. Her voice emits a freedom that wasn't there within "Raindancing". It seems she has control and is fine within it's arms. A Grammy nomination came out of this collection as well. Deny her voice, deny music. May 23, 2008

A major disappointment

As a fan who loved Raindancing, I couldn't believe how heavy and unmelodic the sound was on this album. I would not classify her sound here as 'more adult', as other reviewers have done; it's just loud, metal, and depressing. I forced myself to listen to it several times, and then traded it ASAP. By comparison, I would rate Hometime somewhere in between, and more Basia-esque. December 5, 2006

All five stars for one song!

This House, the title of the song you just have to hear to believe. If this song does not stir your soul, you may want to check you have one. This album has to be purchased for this track if no others. There are other great songs on this album, and it goes to show how the power and prescence of Alison Moyet's voice impacts on those who hear her. Listen, you need to. June 1, 2005

I can't believe so many people missed out on this!!!!!!

This is one of the best albums of all time. It's masterfully produced and it goes to show how someone can turn their struggle into beautiful art. She was going through a divorce while creating the album. You can see sorrow, cynicism, hope, joy, and revelation in her lyrics, which are then offered on the platter of her AMAZING vocals. Few artists have the weighty presence she does, which can't be ignored. These are the songs that joyfully stick in your head, making you wish you had the cd nearby. It's everything it should be--cathartic, inspirational, and energizing. For God's sake! Buy the album!!!! February 17, 2005

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