"On the Way" is my introduction to Abra Moore. Jack Spencer's photography in the booklet is exquisite making Moore seem like a floating angel. "There was a boy, he was a young boy, he took his shirt off in the sun & he started to sway," Moore begins on the opener "Into the Sunset" that has more atmosphere than melody. Moore stays on pitch most of the time. Moore's voice reminds me of Annie Gallup whose CD Swerve was a favorite because of the musical diversity and humor of the disc. Although I'm not crazy about Moore's voice, the real problem with the disc is the lack of melody. Songs like "After All These Years" & the title track lack individuality. Ephraim Owens' trumpet adds a nice touch to "Sorry"; unfortunately, Moore's vocals don't sell what is a pretty good song. She's seems tiny, not emotionally gripping. "I Believe" & "Take Care of Me" have me reach for the skip button. "No Turning Back" puts me to sleep. "You" is embarrassingly bad, sounding like it was a great emotional experience that Moore should have kept to herself. "Birthday Song" has Moore reaching for notes as she puts me to sleep. I haven't heard a CD quite this awful since Jesca Hoop's Kismet. Abra Moore is a pretty girl. Enjoy looking at her picture as you put on Annie Gallup's "Three Bills." Taxi!
May 17, 2008Not what I thought it would be, not impressed with the talent level - wouldn't recommend.
January 19, 2008This is incredible music. Masterfully crafted, written and performed from a consumate female artist. Perhaps one of the best, if not THE best female artist on the scene right now. It was enough that she is still know for "Four leaf Clover" and/or her contribution to the Lillith Fair. Her latest work and the video for "Sugarite" lend validation to her excellence. She has moved beyond despairing her lack of recognition to embracing her God give talent. This girl deserves much success, not only because she has earned it, but because she has the talent and heart to match it, one on one. This is incredible art.
July 28, 2007 |  | the warm heaviness of seduction |  |
Moore was one of many women who benefited from the movement in music that Lilith Fair generated, bringing many unknown female artists to the forefront of the public's consciousness. There are traces of the peppy pop-sensibility that earned Moore her fame with her hit single "Four-Leaf Clover," but On the Way is a more mature and introspective endeavor. Moore's innocent, lilt in her voice occasionally breaks with emotion in a somewhat prescribed manner.
Her musical arrangements flow gracefully with her vocals, as in the opening track, "Into the Sunset," where gentle beats complement her soft style. "On the Way" is definitely the standout track of the album. It has a gorgeous, loping melody that conjures up the warm heaviness of seduction. Moore takes us with her into her lover's bedroom and brings us into the colors and sensations of a path that maybe is new, possibly familiar, but perfect in this moment's anticipation.
Much of this album contains personal themes of regret, centering and loss. "Take Care of Me" exemplifies this and touches on the need to be cared for when taking care of someone else, as Moore did for her father in his last days. On the Way is an album for open car windows on a night's drive, a summer porch in the evening and a glass of wine by the fire. Moore gently encourages the listener to take care of herself, while her smooth melodies further encourage evenings of quiet comfort and rest.
July 21, 2007| | | best female songwriter ever | |
ce disque est un enchantement, un à un les morceaux passent comme une douce friandise, un des meilleurs album de l'année, c'est sur!
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