Search - Crystal Waters :: Surprise

A misunderstood artist with groovy music

Dr. James V. Blowers | Chester, VA USA | 05/15/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first found out about Crystal Waters when I first started downloading midis from the Web a number of years ago - I downloaded "Gypsy Woman". I liked the catchy rhythm, jazzy, bluesy harmony, and the 3 versus 4 rhythm that dominates much of the piece. I bought the album to see if her other songs have the same good attributes. Sure enough, I find that I liked "Surprise" and "Good Lovin"; the latter had a relaxing and rhythmical feel, and "Surprise" features numerous discords (e.g., an E sitting atop an E maj7 chord, conflicting with the D#) and notes sung flat or sharp - I feel these make the piece INTERESTING! My main fault with the album is that some of the tunes go on and on an on with the same motif, making them boring. I feel that her voice is adequate. If this is not one of her strong points, she still makes the most of what she has. For good dance music, I would heartily recommend this album."