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Bare | 
| Artist: Annie Lennox
Label: RCA
Category: Music
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 8731
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 828765240529
EAN: 0766482301942
ASIN: B000095JTT
Release Date: June 9, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | 1000 Beautiful Things | | • | Pavement Cracks | | • | The Hurting Time | | • | Honestly | | • | Wonderful | | • | Bitter Pill | | • | Loneliness | | • | The Saddest Song | | • | Erased | | • | Twisted | | • | Oh God |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
IBare/I, Annie Lennox's first album of original songs in 11 years, is a stylish tour de force that showcases the former Eurythmics chanteuse in all her chilly, shimmering splendour. Her formidable voice is still a supple and intriguing instrument, lithely shape-shifting between emotions, personas and musical forms. Lennox moves effortlessly from the sparse and pristine lament of "A Thousand Beautiful Things" to the deceptively simple "Pavement Cracks", a solemn ballad that is transformed by electro dance beats that recall some of the best of the Eurythmics. But Lennox's quixotic voice is best utilised as an old-school soul instrument; she makes a metaphorical journey to Motown on "Hurting Time", a reflective ballad that could have been lifted off a Miracles album. "Honesty" finds the Scottish diva at her well-mannered best, occupying the sophisticated space formerly held by Carly Simon. I--Jaan Uhelszki/I
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 Bare is Bold, Beautiful and Brilliant. June 5, 2003
david kent dodson
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
Annie Lennox has one of the most lush and haunting voices in pop music. Match that with her ability to write interesting lyrics and beautiful melodies and you get BARE in a wonderfully exposed package. After hearing this recording, it makes one wonder why it takes her so long to release new material. Parts of this cd are reminiscent of Eurythmics. But most of it is all Annie solo. I belive she had the same producer on Bare as she had on Diva. So if you loved Diva, you will be equally satisfied here as well. Favorite tracks are ..Honesty, wonderful, 1000 beautiful things, bitter pill. Only one throw back and it is the last song Oh God. It is a very short almost hymn she sings that is not pop. I heard this recording on the internet and downloaded it. I will be rushing to the stores on June 10 to purchase Bare. I believe we must support artists like Annie Lennox in hopes that she will make more amazing music in the future. This CD is worth every last penny.
Lennox Is Free At Last June 25, 2003
Neil Dunlop Millen (london United Kingdom)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Bare is arguably the most personal work that Lennox has every produced. It is not immediately accessible on first listen, it is a record you have to replay and reflect on; but the effort is well worth the reward. The new collection of songs will appeal primarily to Lennox purists and anyone who has ever had a relationship hit the rocks (most of us right?!). pThe album opens with the sparkling wistfulness of #8216;1000 Beautiful Things#8217;. Next is the first radio single from the album, #8216;Pavement Cracks#8217; which stands out as the showpiece, that demonstrates that the power of her voice is as awesome as ever. The only thing to surpass it, is the live version and that can be found on the DVD of the solo tour. Next up is the gentle lazy soul of the #8216;Hurting Time#8217; followed by #8216;Honestly#8217;, a beautifully layered double vocal arrangement on top of a hypnotic rhythm. While #8216;Wonderful#8217; is a gentle massage that Lennox pushes deeper and deeper into the listener. The most up-tempo song #8216;Bitter Pill#8217; is a deliciously funky track that is crying out to be remixed as a club anthem. #8216;Loneliness#8217; is a track that leaves the listener spinning as if drunk, but if you take time to read the lyrics it makes sense; again Lennox requires the listener to work for their reward. A track that commands its own haunting space on the album is #8216;The Sadist Song#8217; which leaves you feeling like you are standing in the middle of an Icelandic glacial lake. But there is no time for sentimentality, as the ferocious #8216;Erased#8217; jumps from the record with the roar of old #8216;I#8217;ll just erase you from my memory#8217;. The penultimate track #8216;Twisted#8217; is a luscious close to a hypnotic 50 minutes. Yet it is not the last song, that place is reserved for #8216;Oh God#8217; which the album listing makes clear is a prayer; with that, the spell is broken and you are released. pThe reviews in the British press have been decidedly impatient with Bare, but with the sparkling back catalogue of highly commercial hits that Lennox has, she now clearly feels freed from the chart game. This record is an assertion of that right in the face of her critics and it will surely see Lennox sweep the board at next year#8217;s BRITS Grammy awards.
An album to keep forever May 5, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This album contains some of the most beautifuly sung music ever. Not only do songs like Erased, 1000 beautiful things, Pavement cracks (best song on the album), the hurting time, loneliness have amazing melodies but because of her voice these songs are haunting yet beautiful. Other songs like 'Honesty' are quite complex with annie lennox singing but also with her head voice over the top. This album is without a doubt, in my opinion, one of the best albums ever written. 11/10
Wow! October 6, 2003
G. D. Panting
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this album today and am ashamed that I left it so long as I have Annie's other solo cd's.pThis has to be one of the best albums that I have ever heard, so much emotion poured into it.pA thousand beautiful things is just wonderful, the lyrics and melody are gorgeous and is so deserving of a number 1 record.pThis is simply wonderful - buy it now!!
grin and Bare it! November 18, 2003
stewart lennox (u.k)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
being the eurythmics' and annie's biggest fan i guess my review will seem a little biased but i honestly don't care!Annie does have a sense of humour-similar to mine,tongue in cheek and wry.Her sound is still very contemporary and it's the pretenders to her throne that should listen and learn.what is most disappointing is the lack of commercial support for a truly exceptional album which contains at least 4 strong singles that just don't seem to be getting released!the most haunting track,for me,is honestly-i was in tears as soon as i'd heard the first line and it continues to have that effect.i'd really like to see her get best british female at the brits just to show the likes of dido that sales are no measure of quality.
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