Chantal Kreviazuk Album: “What If It All Means Something [Bonus Tracks]”

While looking for some new CDs to listen to on a recent trip, I came across Chantal Kreviazuk's "What If It All Means Something" and decided to give it a try. It's my new favorite.

Some female singers scream. Some have raspy voices. Some are soulful, poetic, and have angelic voices. Chantal is in the last category. Her voice is strong and emotional, yet delicate and full of spunk. I've never heard anything quite like it and am sure that I won't for quite some time.

Now for the songs: I'm a fan of artists who are actually that. I like people who write their own material as a reflection of what is actually going on in their lives. This album is a beautiful quilt created out of Chantal Kreviazuk's life. All of the songs are amazing, but I feel like some deserve spotlight recognition:

In This Life: With a catchy melody, easy-to-relate-to lyrics, and an overall great vibe, this will become a quick favorite.

Time: Few songs have described my life so accurately. The tune is about all of the wasted days we spend moping over things that will never be. It seems like this one is everywhere - on ABC Family's "Lucky Seven", in the film "Uptown Girls", etc. It's a great tune that you will find both uplifting and touching.

Flying Home: We've all lost loved ones, but few artists have ventured to write so wholeheartedly about losing a loved one to suicide. The song is touching, heartfelt, and highly emotional - yet not angry or accusing.

Feels Like Home: This is a bonus track not featured on amazon's tracklisting, but it is on this album. As far as love songs go, it's powerful and realistic.

There are so many fantastic tunes on this album that I'd love to go through them all - but it would really better if you could hear them for yourself. Buy this one. You'll have a new favorite.

A music fan from Atlanta was asking where he could find "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. In response to his question, Chantal recorded it on the "Dawson Creek" cd as well as "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" cd from the motion picture by the same name. Hope this helps in your search. FYI: She was also just featured on the reality show "First One To The Alter" and sang "Feels Like Home."

Chantal Kreviazuk finally released her new album WHAT IF IT ALL MEANS SOMETHING in Canada in November 2002 and later in the US just recently in April 2003. It's been a long three year wait since COLOUR MOVING AND STILL was released. Chantal fans will love this one. She opens with the inspiring song "In This Life". "Time" is my favorite song on the album, the arrangement and lyrics work well, very touching and beautiful song. "Flying Home" is a very sad, but beautiful song. "Ready For Your Love" and "Weight of the World" are a bit different for Chantal, trying new things, but very good. "Miss April" is a fun tongue in cheek song. If you are looking for the introspection found on her first album, try "Turn The Page". The title track is addictive with its chorus and "Julia" is a nice song about Julia Roberts. "Waiting" is a GREAT song featuring Michelle Branch on background vocals. I hope she breaks through to the US, she has so much talent. Give this one a try!

I've been a fan since I've heard "Surrounded" on her debut album "under these rocks and stones". All of her songs has that personal and honest quality. Although I miss the sound of her piano on this album, going to one of her concerts is totally

an other experience. She's not like any other artists on piano. We feel that she puts her heart into every song she performs. Every song is emphasized emotionally when she sings in front of you. I recommend you to buy this album and her two previous if you wanna hear real music that comes from the heart. This album, though, we feel like for the first time, she's allowing herself to really enjoy the moment and be happy. 10/10 you won't be disappointed!

What if it All Means Something totally surprised me since It's not my style of music at all, but I really loved it. Each and every song was different. I never found myself skipping through songs because they dragged on, on the same level. There was change and interest as the tracks progressed. I had initially gotten the cd because I liked "The Weight of the World". However, I was happy to find the other songs to be just as good or better. Chantal has the ability to sing different types of songs that evoke different moods. My favorite songs were "In This Life," "Time," "What if it All Means Something," and "I'm ready." the whole cd is really good though. Sometimes the lyrics were a bit repetative, but I really didn't mind, because the music was still great. I would recommend this cd to all who want to give it a try because you won't be sorry you did.