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Read My Lips |  | Artist: Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Label: Commercial Marketing
Category: Music
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Seller: greener_books
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 31984
Format: Extra tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 61 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4
UPC: 766489073521
EAN: 0731458996828
ASIN: B000068UM0
Release Date: August 25, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Murder On The Dancefloor | | • | Take Me Home | | • | Lover | | • | Move This Mountain (Album Version) | | • | Music Gets The Best Of Me | | • | Sparkle | | • | The Universe Is You | | • | I Believe | | • | Get Over You (Single Mix) | | • | By Chance | | • | Is It Any Wonder | | • | Leave The Others Alone | | • | Final Move | | • | Everything Falls Into Place (Album Version) | | • | Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) Live Mix |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
After an awful lot of hype and far too many mentions of Moby being involved (he's not), Sophie Ellis-Bextor finally unveils her solo album IRead My Lips/I. For a first time effort, it really isn't bad. It suffers from one too many fillers and the odd duff moment, but there's still much here to enjoy. Fans of "Groovejet" will be disappointed by the lack of jaunty Balearic disco, yet as a showcase for her petulant voice and charismatic demeanour it works just fine. Opener and first single, "Take Me Home" is a soaring, camply infectious tale of getting picked up in a nightclub, "Move Any Mountain" (co-penned with Blur's Alex James) the sound of rich trip-hop noir and "Never Let Me Down" the kind of easy, day-dreaming tune Alison Moyet used to knock out in her sleep. In fact there's a worrying nod to the 1980s on more than one occasion, worst offender being the dinky electro pop of "Everything Falls Into Place". This is disposable pop, but enjoyable nonetheless. --IPaul Tierney/I
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 ECLECTIC COLLECTION FROM A GREAT NEW VOICE September 12, 2001
redrp30@aol.com (UK)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
Take Me Home may have given the impression that another disco diva has arrived on the Cher bandwagon..especially as Take Me Home is a cover of a Cher hit. Luckily Sophie has produced a sophisticated pop album that takes a backwards glance at the eighties and is all the better for it. There are potentially many singles on offer here...Lover the next touted single is a reggae style number that recalls Bananarama/Fun Boy Three. Move This Mountain a collaboration with Alex James of Blur is the probable highlight although I Believe and the lovely Is It Any Wonder run it close. There isn't a weak song anywhere though the wonderfully camp Murder on the Dancefloor seems to be getting attention if only for the wonderfully polite way Sophie sings Goddamn. Her style is the epitome of cool and the owner of this album can buy right into that.
Wham, Bam, Thank you Miss Ellis-Bextor September 30, 2001
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
When i first heard the single 'Take Me Home' aired on Radio 2 back in June, it caught my ear. I waited for the album (since June!) and now its here, i think my wait was worth it!br if you're looking for pop, SEB has 'Final Move'. If you're looking for 70's disco, SEB has 'Murder on the Dancefloor'. For 80's electro-pop lovers, its 'Sparkle' and for a chilled beats sound, you've got 'Is It Any Wonder'. It really has got anything you would ever need. A round-up of all tastes from a purly talented up-and-coming Diva with an ear for style and taste. From her days with 'theaudience' it is clear to see how she has changed to suit what she likes, rather than what she can make as most of the songs she has co-written. The music on the album also compliments her vocal range, allowing for expressive singing in a sexy, bluesy-type way.br Many have protested on Miss Ellis-Bextors 'Nasal' sound. I agree that she does have a nasal twang in her voice, but it adds to the sound, texture and timbre of the music. If its Nasal-twangs you're after, listen to Stacy Kent, a jazz singer... Sophie Ellis-Bextor can not be compared to any other female singer i know as her voice is unique, soulful and beautiful.br Overall, SEB has created a master of an album combining all the classic aspects of todays music scene. br And she quite attractive, too...
Not what you expect, but damn good! January 28, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
After the single releases of Take Me Home and Murder on the Dancefloor, I was expecting a discotastic album, but what you actually get is something quite different. br The sound is fairly eclectic, a pretty dancy sound in places, but in others very 80's sounding.It works though. Lyrics are good, the beautiful, Is it any Wonder? is fab - mellow and soulful and SEB's voice is amazing!
Take her home now ! June 17, 2002
A. Zarantonello (London)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is the debut album from the gorgeous queen of style and sophistication Sophie Ellis-Bextor. As a whole, it seems this album takes much inspiration from the electric grooves of the 80s- 'Sparkle', 'Final Move', and 'Everything Falls Into Place' are all reminiscent of this style. brIf dancefloor grooves are what you're after, then the huge hit 'Murder On The Dancefloor' and 'The Universe Is You' are for you! Sophie's aimiability towards the 'sophisticated' end of the pop market is visible in her first single 'Take Me Home' and the pop-tastic 'Get Over You'. Also on the album is a new version of the huge number one summer hit 'Groovejet'- a classic song that will never be forgotten (especially as it stopped Victoria Beckham from hitting the number one spot!).brAlso here are slower songs such as the dramatic 'Move This Mountain', 'By Chance' and the 'chilling-out' tune 'Is It Any Wonder'.brThis album is rather unusual as Sophie's musical inspirations do not necessarily reflect those of popular culture today, but this only makes 'Read My Lips' all the more compelling...Buy it now!
A reasonable first time effort September 10, 2001
dnapk@hotmail.com (Dundee, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
You will probably reading this review in order to determine - is it worth the purchase? My first instincts would be to say yes. If like me you were unsure if such an artist could deliver on an album, then you will be pleasantly surprised. The album benefits from a variation of track and vocal styles with the Take Me Home track easing your way into an endless abyss of pop and easy listening musical delight. Other good tracks include Is it any wonder and Sparkle. Overall this CD would be a nice addition to your collection and worthy of a purchase.
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