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Life In Mono |  | Artist: Emma Bunton
Label: U.M.T.V.
Category: Music
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 42203
Format: Limited Edition
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 49 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 602517183001
EAN: 0602517183001
ASIN: B000KJTDF4
Release Date: December 4, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | All I Need To Know Album Version | | • | Life In Mono Album Version | | • | Mischievous Album Version | | • | Perfect Strangers Album Version | | • | He Loves Me Not Album Version | | • | Wasn't Looking (When I Found Love) Album Version | | • | Take Me To Another Town Album Version | | • | Undressing You Album Version | | • | I'm Not Crying Over Yesterdays Album Version | | • | All That You'll Be Album Version | | • | Downtown Single Version | | • | Something Tells Me (Something's Going To Happen) | | • | Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps | | • | Por Favor Album Version |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
This third solo outing from former Spice girl Emma Bunton is, in many significant ways, a direct continuation of the nostalgic direction of previous album, iFree Me/i. The sound so vigorously pursued on that album, which retrospectively harks back to the swinging 60s and the romantic days of bossa nova, not only gave Bunton a much needed niche, but provides a perfect backdrop to her bubblegum-lite vocals. Where iFree Me/i was good, iLife In Mono/i is really good. The same easy-going soul and bossa motifs run through the album, as do the gently sweeping strings and mellifluous brass - but there's a more subtle and production ethic at work that makes the songs feel more sophisticated, more insouciant. The delightfully jaunty "Take Me to Another Town" anchors the album, surrounded by a plethora of happy-go-lucky bliss-pop that includes the Bond-esque title track and the seductive "Undressing You". Things go slightly awry at the end with an unconvincing take on Petula Clark's "Downtown", and perhaps the album wouldn't have suffered from a few more memorable hooks. But all in all, this is some of the freshest and most alluring pop music around right now. --iDanny McKenna/i
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 Stunning Emma! December 5, 2006
Stewart Webb (Reading, Berks UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is just a stunning album. Her last, Free Me was a wonderful collection of 60's type songs. This is more of the same but with a modern twist, and has come of age, she has made this her territory.
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br /There is a blatantly Bond theme type track (they should ask her, we could do with a decent new Bond song). Some great melodies which, similar to her first album are not immediately catchy, but you find yourself playing them again and again to get the nuances she puts in.
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br /This lady must spend some serious time in the studio getting her songs honed to a fine finish. The production is as smooth as silk, without being over done.
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br /Emma always has at least one fun catchy track, in this case it is track 7 Take Me To Another Town. This track alone is worth the cost of the album.
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br /My copy has the bonus tracks, amongst which are the sixties classics Something Tells Me and Perhaps. Brilliantly done.
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br /All in all a great album and this Spice lady has a great future, no flash in the pan here. Talent will out and it has here. Sexy Sassy and her best yet. Well done Emma, more of the same please!
Love it! December 29, 2006
A. Rees (Sarasota, Fl, USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Life in Mono is fresh, clean and zings with style. Her voice is excellent unlike some of the other ex 'Spice Girls'. The arrangements are both interesting and unique and shows Emma's true talents.
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br /This is by far the best album to date and I certainly hope she continues producing quality material like this. Unlikely to be a classic but it's certainly addictive. I have bought several CD's for my family and they all love the album too. My daughter is 'hooked'.
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br /Great job Emma!!
em hits the spot!!! December 4, 2006
Mr. Nathan Armstrong
19 out of 26 found this review helpful
this is a first!!! the first ex-spice to produce a credible and accessible third album....poor old vics didnt stand a chance..mel b's second album was undoubted better than the first..but flopped (undeserveably)..mel cs rock chick wore a bit thin and geri could never really sing! but baby....
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br /her first album was ok her second had huge catchy tunes from start to finish..heavily influenced by the 60s..which worked as the market needed some thing something a bit different!
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br /album no.3 is heavily influenced by the sixties but emma shows she is here to stay and is the new petula clark of the millenium!!! great timesless feel to the album but still up to date! this will please pop fans and ex spice fans and anyonw who loves the big classic 60s sound!
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br /the first song "all i need to know" is a standout track as it is largely acoustic and one of her best songs yet!
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br /the rest of the album is just as good! i will try to explain the feel...girls aloud capture the 80s but bring it up to date in a unique way..emma does this for her sixties vibe..nothing sounds dated it sounds fresh and modern!
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br /think dusty! think cilla! (maybe not) think of a credible female singer singing credible songs and that is what you have!!!
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br /the baby is still there...and she has found something very special!!! a niche! and she is a very nice lady!!!! so i am told!!! and posh is even nicer!
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br /a wonderful album..full of feelgood tracks!!!
Stunning December 19, 2006
M. Gomes (United Kingdom)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Emma's Bunton third album is one of the best albums of 2006, in my opinion. Her previous album really cought my attention, since then i was expecting for his sucessor and i should admit that it didn't dissapointed me.
br /Honestly i really thought that after her first album she would disapear from the pop schene but now this lady is here to stay.
br /Well done Emma i just would like to ask....more of the same please.
Another superbly crafted album from Emma! February 24, 2007
N. H. YEUNG (Singapore)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Spice Girls unleashed themselves on the pop world way back in 1996 with their catchy, infectious debut single "Wannabe". Along the way, the group chalked up millions of album sales around the world, together with nine number one singles in the UK. Music output increased fivefold from 1999, when Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh began releasing solo material. Eleven years on, three group and numerous solo albums later, the Spice deluge has become a mere trickle... Geri has called it quits; Victoria is more focused on her fashion line than her music; Mel B's gone all quiet ever since the dismal performance of her second album "L.A. State of Mind". Therefore, the onus is now on Emma and Mel C to remind listeners that they are still around by continually releasing new albums.
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br /Like its predecessor "Free Me", "Life in Mono" is in a league of its own. Its Motown - influenced sound, lush orchestral accompaniments and soaring melodies make Emma's third album vastly different from the rest in today's music scene which is dominated by hip-hop and R'n'B artists. As such, it's obvious that a retro sounding album like Emma's wouldn't see the light of day. Most music magazines don't even bother reviewing it, which is a pity, for "Life in Mono" is an excellent album.
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br /We begin with "All I Need to Know", a strings-laden acoustic track Emma recently released as her second single. It's harmless enough, with Emma singing `love you, love you' repeatedly, but I find the song a bit dull, making it rather unsuitable as an opening track. Next up is "Life in Mono", which, together with "Free Me", wouldn't sound out of place on a James Bond soundtrack. Honestly, I haven't a clue what Emma was doing (or thinking), as the atmospheric song sticks out like a sore thumb and mars the entire flow of the album.
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br /The next three tracks, "Mischievous", "Perfect Strangers" and "He Loves Me Not" are light and breezy enough. "I Wasn't Looking (When I Found Love)" fits Emma's vocals wonderfully and this is where she starts presenting a more mature sound. "Take Me To Another Town" has a funky opening, but its repetitive melody and chorus made the song plodding. "Undressing You" fared much better, as its jazzy theme (incidentally used on her website, if you've noticed) brings out the tongue-in-cheek side of Emma.
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br /The album reaches its high-water mark with "I'm Not Crying Over Yesterdays" and "All That You'll Be". Both possess the prerequisites of a classic song: meaningful lyrics, live orchestral arrangements and Burt Bacharach-esque melodies. At this point you can't help but wonder whether the album has changed from pop to easy listening.
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br /The first single from the album, "Downtown", reached number three on the charts. Although Petula Clark approved Emma's interpretation of the cult classic, I find that Emma's voice is drowned out at times by the orchestra. Potential buyers should get the special edition album that comes with the three bonus tracks: "Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen)" , "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" and "Por Favor". All three are covers and round up the album quite nicely.
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br /If you're fed up with the trash you're hearing on the radio and want something light and soothing for a change, then this album is for you. Emma's done a wonderful job injecting 60s influences into her music, with excellent results.
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br /Keep up the good work, Emma!
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