Search - Sharyn Maceren :: Always Dreamin' (Un-Limited Edition)

April W.
Reviewed on 2/13/2008...

Sounds like the great old skool, Latin Freestyle groups from back in the day.

No need to press skip

Clay DeSilva | Pacifica, CA | 12/06/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When my friend told me to check out Sharyn's CD, I didn't know what to expect. I knew that she was the girl who sang Hard to Get so I expected her whole album to sound like that. Surprisingly, though, I found out that her album had many different styles of dance music and even some Pop and R&B stuff.
While I have my favorites, this album is definitely one you can play without having to press the forward button. Here are my opinions on each album track.1) A Little More Time- Cool trancey freestyle track. It's one of those songs that gets you in a zone. The kind you want to listen when you're in your car. It has a haunting melody and the lyrics are the kind a lot of people can relate to.2) You're Not Ready- Definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album. If you like songs like Buffy's "Give Me" or Jaya's "If You Leave Me Now", you will really like this track. The music gets you going and the melody really tugs at your heart (mine anyways) Her songwriting in this is great.3) Rainbow- All of my nieces love this song. I actually like the song more towards the halfway point to the end. It gets more melodic and becomes catchier.4) A Love Divine- A true single with potential for radio. This song leans more towards the Pop and R&B category but it still has a Latin Freestyle vibe to it. Everyone who hears this song always asks me who is singing it. Very impressive track. Makes you want to be in love.5) When The Record Spins- A lot of my friends dig this track but it is a little too funky for me. It kind of reminds me of Daft Punk type of music. 6) In Just One Night- Wow. She is bringing it back old school with this track. Love how she brings that Cover Girl style back. When I heard the lyrics to this song, I was amazed. You literally learn a story and her voice is awesome on this one.7) Always Dreamin'- The idea of this song is cool but it seems kind of bare. I kind of wanted more energy in this song.8) Call Me- This song's style is different than what you hear from most artists now adays. The only other artist that I can think of that touches upon this style is Craig David. It's like an R&B song that's sped up. This song is so catchy.9) Ain't No Love- This is like Janet Jackson meets Sade. Sultry lyrics combined with a sultry melody. 10) New- Another album favorite. It's house. Similiar to Kylie Minogue's "Love at First Sight" but a little bit better (to me) The first time you hear it, you start singing along to it. Fun. Catchy. Different.11) I Love To- This song is very fun and bouncy. It's kind of like an old Beatles type of song mixed with electronic sounds. Simple lyrics but still unique.12) Love's High- The lyrics for this song were cool but it was a little too lazy for me. Maybe that was their angle. I don't know.13) One and One- Parts of this song are cool but it just seems a little too busy for me. I liked it much better in "Sharyn Uncovered" when Sharyn sings it with just a piano.14) Hard to Get- Of course I like this song. It's great to know that this original version is included on her album.15) Sharyn Uncovered- A treat. Sharyn singing a couple of tracks on the piano. Candid. She talks in here a little. Giggles a lot.16) A Little More Time (Deep Hyperspace Mix)- Great house/club remix. 17) Rainbow (Fascination Mix)- A mix that is truly fascinating. Another track on the album that gets you in a zone."

A review from David H.

David H. | New Orleans, LA | 11/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, lets just say this album is da bomb! Finally some good freestyle music! There's not a song in here that I hate. All the songs are jammin' Everything from "A Little More Time" -to- "Ain't No Love." There's also a cool bonus track on this album as well: Sharyn Uncovered! In this track you will see how talented Sharyn is. This album gets 5 ++++ Stars from me because one, the production was clean and modern and two, Sharyn wrote all the songs on this album! This album is a must have to everyone's music collection. Plus, the hoildays are creeping up on us, so why not order a few copys for your family and friends. -I'm sure they'll enjoy it as much as I do! -David H."