When I find myself stuck in the restrictions of my idea of who I think I am supposed to be I have to force my self to stop and look at who I really am. For the past ten years I have voiced my lyrics through many different ... more »bands and many different styles. All of which I learned from and loved. Some were not as true to me as I wanted them to be and some fit like the friends they were. I decided this past year to go back to my initial baby instincts I had when I started writing ten years ago, the simplistic approach of honesty. I am sharing with you a live recording that is filled with my exploration of this step. So please forgive me for all the mistakes and flaws this raw and vulnerable recording holds. I give you my heart, which is undoubtedly "IMPERFECT"« less
When I find myself stuck in the restrictions of my idea of who I think I am supposed to be I have to force my self to stop and look at who I really am. For the past ten years I have voiced my lyrics through many different bands and many different styles. All of which I learned from and loved. Some were not as true to me as I wanted them to be and some fit like the friends they were. I decided this past year to go back to my initial baby instincts I had when I started writing ten years ago, the simplistic approach of honesty. I am sharing with you a live recording that is filled with my exploration of this step. So please forgive me for all the mistakes and flaws this raw and vulnerable recording holds. I give you my heart, which is undoubtedly "IMPERFECT"
CD Reviews
Perfectly imperfect
G E. Learned | Brooklyn Center, MN USA | 04/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Amy's comments about her CD are dead on. I've been listening to this CD for about 4 days straight now. More than just about any other CD I've listened to, there is a feeling of vulnerability, of the artist really letting us into her soul for better or worse.
It's a one take live performance, so everything isn't studio correct, but that's part of the beauty of this album. Listening to this reminds me of some of the early small venues I saw Tara McLean in when she was doing the small club/coffee shop tours. Those are special moments, that you look back on and cherish.
If you like acoustic performances, just voice and guitar, of someone laying themselves out and saying "this is who I am", then you should get this CD."
AMAZINGLY ENCHANTING!!!
Malachiyah Epperson- Adams | Patterson, California | 06/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album takes a complete spin from her first album with everything performed imtimately through acoustic sound. I can't get enough of this album! The first day I got it, it was all I could listen to for two weeks straight and what I have to stop and listen to when I set my ipod on random select. Her words, voice, and music is just simply as beautiful as she is. I can't get enough of any of it. It's definitely a cd you put on when you just want to mellow out and think... I love it and I know other people would love it too!"
Relaxing
Chibi Rachy | West Virginia | 05/19/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I received this as an Easter gift from my parents and I was eager to listen to it. I had totally loved AJ's first CD and was hoping this one was just as good.
It met my expectations. I loved her voice and the acoustic melody, and the lacing of the journal entries between tracks. However, this CD is not really for those who don't much like acoustic. My mom heard me listening to it and called it "mood music", which is true. Amy Jo is also one of those people you have to listen to a few times before you can truly appreciate her, but after you do you're hooked. Her voice is like nothing I've ever listened to before, and it's certainly mesmerizing."
Simply Perfect
J. Pegg | 08/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great Songs, Lovely voice. You can't go wrong with Amy Jo Johnson's new album. Two words describe this album. Simply Perfect."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1