Powerful Diva
Simon | Colchester, UK | 07/20/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This girl rocks. Born and bred in the UK, she mixes all the class and depth of her home town of Oxford. From Ain't No Man to Don't Be A Stranger, Dina Carroll shows she can produce some clubbed up tunes, as well as the heartfelt ballads. Particular highights are Escaping ( a worldly feel, that constantly escalates until your left panting), Don't Be A Stranger ( A dark ballad provoking your dakest thoughts and fears) and Livin' For The Weekend (Produced by David Morales, a floor-filler expressing the desire to dance). As well as these, there is the stiring version of Perfect Year (from Sunset Boulevard), Someone Like You (cover of Van Morrison's hit, and featured in Bridget Jones Diary), Son Of A Preacher Man and All I Ask (brand new song penned by Ronan Keating). If you want your music classy, sassy and full of emotion. Dina Carroll proves that she is one Powerful Diva."
Great Overview Of An Underrated Vocalist
Chris S. | atlanta, ga United States | 01/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Though it escaped many, UK vocalist Dina Carroll actually released an album stateside back in 1993 called SO CLOSE. This import BEST OF collects most of the tracks from that album, as well as songs from her UK sophomore album ONLY HUMAN and material from an unreleased third album. It's a shame Carroll didn't get more attention than she did, because she possesses a beautiful voice that lends itself well not only to adult pop, but more dance oriented fare as well. Highlights here include'Escaping','The Perfect Year' and 'Living For The Weekend', as well as two terrific covers, one of Dusty Springfield's signature tune 'Son Of A Preacher Man' and an exquisite reading of Van Morrison's 'Someone Like You'. Fans of first-rate adult/dance pop will not want to overlook this collection."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1