Search - Deborah Gibson :: Moonchild

OUTSTANDING DEBORAH!

05/18/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Deborah is all grown up and ready to go. This CD the japanese counterpart to "Deborah" the american version are just wonderful. Contains the Top 40 Club Play hit "Only Words" and also nice ballads like "Cry Tonight" and "I Will Let You Go". This is the only artist I know whose previous success hurts such a talented star. Shame that Top 40 radio won't just take a hold of this fabulous artist and welcome her back with open arms. America, they love to build you up and tear you back down...Shame, just a shame."

"Deborah/Moonchild" is refreshingly honest

04/01/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The last time I listened to Deborah/Debbie Gibson before "Deborah" and its Japanese counterpart "Moonchild" were released was back in 1992 when her album "Body Mind Soul" came out. Although there were some catchy tunes on the release from 1992, I found the lyrics to be uninspired and the arrangements cluttered. It sounded like Deborah was trying too hard to be commercially appealing. Can you really blame her? Radio is not generally kind to former teen idols. I suspect that there was some pressure from her record company to redefine her image, and "Body Mind Soul" was their attempt at this.However, When I listened to her latest release "Deborah/Moonchild," I was struck by how many changes have taken place since then. Deborah has come a long way! She left her record company, Atlantic, and started her own label. She is now free to be herself. Gone are the cluttered electronic arrangements that had Deborah labeled as a Paula Abdul wannabe. Gone are the half-hearted attempts to revamp her image. Instead, I found a collection of songs that displays maturity, depth, honesty, and a refreshing lack of image manipulation and concern for whether or not her songs sound "radio ready." Recent stints in legitamate theatre have obviously influenced her artistry and vocal technique as well, so she is better able to interpret the songs she writes.Thumbs up for Deborah! Perhaps someday many of her former fans who tuned her out when her hey-day in the 80s was over will abandon their ridiculously outdated fear of being labeled as teenyboppers and rediscover her."

The album is consistent and full of lyrical imagery.

07/29/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is Deborah Gibson's most accomplished work to date. Gibson improves her song-writing craft and more complex melodies. Her songs are full of emotions and imagery. The album is consistent, and offers a tapestry of heart-felt ballads and uplifting songs. For old times' sake, Gibson whips up 2 fierce dance tracks to show us she still knows how to have fun."