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This is the best CD I've ever bought!

Brandon Vestal | Franklin, TN | 06/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rachel Farris is a truly talented artist.
Not only a wonderful singer, but also a wonderful songwriter.
She wrote all of her songs! Nobody does that anymore. AND she co-produced her album!It rocks. Seriously. If you think Avril rocks, Avril's album can't hold a candle to Rachel's. Every song is good and there's variety. Her music is so fun to listen to and her lyrics are very deep. I've laughed and cried listening to this album.I want to help spread the word about this album, because it's honestly that good! I believe many of these songs could be pop-rock classics if more people knew about Rachel."

REMARKABLE DEBUT FOR THIS NEW SINGER/SONGWRITER!

intunewithmusic | THE USA | 06/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a terrific debut album for new artist Rachel Farris! I find myself listening to this CD repeatedly. Each of these original songs has its own appeal. Like, for example:1.You Think - Defiant, no nonsense; I love the spunkiness of this song.
2. I'm not the girl - Terrific beat, music, with bold lyrics; perfect choice for 1st single!
3. Soak - life affirming, fantastic rockin' beat, the chorus is sure to stick in your head all day! Has to be the next single (after all, it's the title track). A five star song!
4. Wild - this is pure joy set to music; an awesome song about falling for a guy - it could be a single too
5. I Should Go - great ballad; ambivalent and bittersweet...It really grows on you!
6. So Good - heart wrenching emotions, expressed eloquently; you'll want to cry with her! A personal favorite of mine. (Yes, another single..I hope)
7. I Guess This Is Love - A relationship gone terribly wrong; intense, strong song, meaningful lyrics.
8. The End - great breaking up song; excellent lyrics, and irresistible tune. I would love to see this one become a single. I think it is one of the best songs on the CD - could be a surprise hit!
9. Paint The Truth - nice abstract feel; artsy and heartfelt
10. In A Field - dreamy and ethereal ballad; very visual, serene, relaxing
11. It's All You - Encouraging upbeat "Go For It" song - I like this a lot!
12. Beautiful - reflective & introspective, sincerely expressed. Well done!Rachel has such a gift for expressing age old emotions in a fresh new way. She knows how to tell a story...I love her choices of words (especially in "The End" and "So Good") and how they convey her point with her own unique style. Her voice is so pure and refreshing and unexpectedly strong in the upbeat songs (like "Soak" and "Wild") then silky smooth and soft when she switches to a ballad ("In A Field, "Beautiful"). Such versatility on a debut album is rare, and when you factor in that she wrote every lyric and every melody, plus had a hand in producing the album, this is a truly remarkable achievement. I can't wait to see what she'll do next!"

Rachel Farris: A Hidden Gem

Darryl J. Smith | Portland, ME USA | 11/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One day I was searching through some music sites and I came upon the name Rachel Farris. I knew nothing about her so I went to her web site and downloaded a clip of her single "I'm Not the Girl". I was immediately captivated by her incredible voice. To say she is an amazing singer is such an understatement it doesn't do her justice. I ran out and bought her CD "Soak" immediately. Soak is one of those CDs that I can just listen to over and over and over again and never get tired of it. Every song on the album is just amazing. One of the best qualities Rachel possesses is her song writing skills. Every song is like a chapter of her life that she is putting out for anyone who wants to listen. It's almost like you get to know Rachel through her lyrics and I know myself I can identify with every one of her songs. I will give my attempt at a song by song review of Soak...You Think: A song about a guy who thinks he can have Rachel and another woman too. "You think you can have me and have her hanging on..." is an example of the powerful lyrics Rachel writes. I am sure many women can relate to this song and a lot of guys should listen to this song and take the words to heart and not cheat on their girlfriends/wives. I Am Not the Girl: This is a classic hit and why it's not tearing up radio and MTV and VH1 I will never know. It's pretty much the story of her life. All her life people have been trying to tell Rachel to change her style and change her into someone she is not. But Rachel has always resisted this kind of thing and this is a song about it! And oh yeah, it can be about a relationship too! "I am not the girl you thought I would be, I will never be, so get over me. I am not the girl I am going to be..." This song will get stuck in your head which is a good thing! Soak: This is a rocking song that should also be a huge hit! It's a really catchy upbeat song that will have you singing all day. I Should Go: This is a mid tempo song about breaking off a relationship. It's one of those songs everyone can relate to no matter how old you are. Rachel's song writing skills really shine through on this amazing song. So Good: This is a song about the ending of a relationship. It's such an awesome song because Rachel expresses her anger at this person but also she expresses her pain she is feeling because she still has feelings for this person in the song. It's another song that showcases Rachel's incredible song writing skills and also her vocals shine in this song. It's really a powerful song that has even brought tears to my eyes at times. I Guess This is Love: This is another slower song that is just awesome. It's about the pain of a relationship. "I guess this is love when it hurts so bad you think you'd rather die, I guess this is love when your thrown around between the lows and highs, I guess this is love when all you really want just kisses you good-bye." If that isn't lyrics anyone can relate to I don't know what is! The music and vocal skills Rachel has are so powerful they will just blow you away. The End: The song title says it all. It's the ultimate break up song. It's a sad song but it's certainly a song that anyone can relate to. I know I sound like a broken record but again, awesome vocals and amazing song writing on this one too! Paint the Truth: This is one of my many favorites on the album. Rachel wants to know the truth! Rachel is truly an artist and she paints with her voice as she tells us in this song. She wants to paint the truth! My personal interpretation of this song is Rachel is talking about wanting to write and sing about things that are personal to her and not something someone else tells her to write and sing about! This song is a hidden treasure that I really hope doesn't stay hidden! Wild: Here is an upbeat song about finally finding love! Finally a positive song after all the sad songs! It has a really catchy beat and really sweet lyrics. This will have you singing and dancing! In A Field: This song is a beautiful song that I can just visualize in my head. I visualize a warm summer day with a beautiful field filled with flowers and children playing. It's also about relationships too. This is another positive "relationship" song. It's almost as Rachel is reminiscing of the early days of a relationship and it's just a sweet song that showcases all her many talents. It's All You: Another favorite of mine! It's an upbeat song that tells you to have fun and let out the kid! This is one song that everyone should listen to and take to heart! It's a fun song and I predict this could be a huge hit! "It's all you, and only you can have it!" Beautiful: This is the perfect song to end this amazing album. This is a very powerful, emotional song. Again, Rachel's vocals and song writing skills are just brilliant. Soak is by far my favorite album of 2003 and if you buy this album yourself I am sure you will soon say the same thing! So please buy this album and help this hidden gem come out of hiding and become a household name!! I know I want to hear more from Rachel Farris and you will too when you hear this album!"