Vanessa is too deep
blackmare9 | Venus | 08/17/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From the lines of one song on "Zipless", Vanessa sings"My love is too much". She could not have been more correct. Vanessa Daou is beyond herself, she delves deep into worlds untouched as she does on this CD. "Plutonium Glow" grew on me the more I listened to it until the songs became memorable. Vanessa Daou is no doubt the sexiest singer in the world. Put this CD on when you are in the mood for seduction and for taking on the world. I love all of the songs but "Make Believe" really gets me going! Long live the Daous!"
Better Music Than Many of The Reviews on Amazon Indicate
M. Sojka | Mount Shasta, CA United States | 01/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Alright, I love Zipless too, it is probably the best of Vanessa's music because of the tie to her husbands Aunt Erica Jong's poetry and stories, so let's get that out of the way.
This CD is really good. The lyrics are fun and the music is right up there with the best the Daou's put out. Lot's of great hooks, Vanessa's breathy vocals, and good production make this a very enjoyable CD. If I could rate as such, I would give it 4 1/2 stars in comparison to 5 for Zipless.
If you have started to wear Zipless out, listen to the track snippets above that Amazon provides. Try Make Believe, How Far, Life on a Distant Star, and Peculiar. Mouth to Mouth could fit right in on Zipless. Make your own decision. I think Vanessa fans will love this CD - I do.
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Vanessa is an Electronica Goddess
Zengrrl | Denver, CO | 11/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album deserves an overall ranking so much higher than 3 1/2 stars!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Vanessa - have all of her CDs as well as any other Daou recording that I have been able to find. Every one of her albums is a classic, and this one is no exception.
This CD is a little bit heavier on electronica influence than some of her other albums, which seems to be a point of contention for some reviewers, but it is still Vanessa through and through. It is sexy, ethereal, and trip-hoppy to the nth degree. I love Vanessa, and I love all things trip-hop and electronica, so this one leaves me in absolute heaven. One my favorite songs, "Alive" is on this album. It just sends shivers up and down my spine and sets my skin on fire. I love her voice, it always feels like she is wispering directly into your ear. Yummy!
This entire album is a masterpiece, like all of her other albums. Check out the tracks "Alive" (of course), "Make Believe", "Mouth to Mouth", "Cherries in the Snow", and "How Far" and you'll get the idea.
Also check out (and immediately purchase) all of Vanessa Daou's other albums including "Zipless", "Slow to Burn", "Dear John Coltrane", and "Make You Love" (my favorite album), as well as any other Daou recordings and singles that you can get your hands on.
Sit back, close your eyes, and fall into bliss."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
