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Geri Halliwell Album: “Schizophonic”

Geri Halliwell Album: “Schizophonic”
Album Information :
Title: Schizophonic
Release Date:1999-06-15
Type:Unknown
Genre:Pop, Soft Pop, Gay Club Mix
Label:Capitol
Explicit Lyrics:Yes
UPC:724352100941
Customers Rating :
Average (4.5) :(403 votes)
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Track Listing :
1 Look At Me Video
2 Lift Me Up Video
3 Walkaway Video
4 Mi Chico Latino Video
5 Goodnight Kiss Video
6 Bag It Up Video
7 Sometime Video
8 Let Me Love You Video
9 Someone's Watching Over Me Video
10 You're In A Bubble Video
Aileen (Canada) - November 19, 1999
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
- An Excellent Album!

I'll admit, when she was Ginger Spice, she was my least favorite Spice Girl. I didn't think she was a very good singer, and I didn't like her clothes at all. But when I first heard "Look At Me," I was so surprised! I loved it! I bought the album as soon as I could, and I love almost every track. Even if you don't like her voice, her songs are all so catchy, like "Bag It Up" or sad and serious, like "Walkaway." A lot of the critics were way too harsh, in my opinion. Schizophonic is a great album-if you haven't bought it yet, you should.

Marc Cabir Davis (Amazon) - February 08, 2001
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- A Welcome Surprise !

So is Geri's first album is better than all the other solo albums by the other Spice Girls ? Yes it is. But unfortunately, its NOT better than the first two albums by the Spice Girls as a group (`Spice' and `Spice World'), but that's to be expected. Theres not a single song here that will be remembered in the same breath as `Wannabe' or `Say you'll be there' (or even `Stop' or `2 Become 1'), but then again Geri's style is different. The music here is actually very good, the production values are far better than the ones on Melanie C's solo effort (and MUCH better than Melanie B's `Hot'), but theres something missing. However, at the end of the album, you do realize that Geri is no flash in the pan, and that she can actually carve out a successful solo career if she wanted to. Lets go track by track (I've skipped the `fillers') :

1. Look at me : This was the first single release from the album and it did not go to No. 1. It is however, a very good song. The horn and use of trumpet get a bit overwhelming at times, and this is not a slick pop-beat song, but it works, and Geri's thoroughly enjoyable East London accent makes it worth sitting through.

2. Lift Me Up : This went to No. 1 in the UK when it was released as a single. Many of Geri's songs don't have a message at all, but its all good fun. I love the opening verse where she shows us what a good voice she has (`All the colors of the rainbow, going somewhere, baby like you and I'). She almost sounded like Barbra Streisand there !

3. Mi Chico Latino : The only Latin flavored song on the album is also one of the most enjoyable. Geri uses all of the usual Latin clichés the same way Gina G did (`la Vida', `dolce vita', etc.) but who cares as long as the song works? And it does. This was Geri's first UK No. 1.

4. Bag it Up : Also a UK no.1 hit (come to think of it, she HAS had many No. 1s from this album, hasn't she?) this is the most campy and bitchy songs on the CD. Geri advises women to treat their men `like a lady'. Rather novel, I thought. If you ever manage to get the CD single of this, you'll find the video on it. Its unmissable. This song became an instant hit in gay clubs and discos, and deservedly so. Very danceable.

5. Let me love you : The song starts off with an Indian chant, and then lapses into full pop song, with the most infectious chorus. The almost Beatleseque mood is heightened by use of the sitar, an Indian instrument that the Beatles used on their later works. This is one of the best songs on the CD. A very welcome surprise.

6. Somehow : Alternating between rock-chick and pop-virgin, Geri takes on different musical styles in this song, and it works! This is the best song on the album. Pity it wasn't released as a single. Actually, EVERY song on this album could have been a prospective single. The album comes together very nicely. This track has a very hummable chorus and an even more infectious verse. The perfect pop song, I thought.

7. You're in a bubble - This reminded me of one of the last songs on Macy Gray's first album. Its very strong musically, and sung with fervor. I especially liked Geri's spoken opening lines about not taking oneself too seriously. Her accent just cracks me up !! Very engaging.

On the whole, if you at some point have been interested in Geri Halliwell, I would recommend that you get this CD. I never expected much from it, but it gave me so much back ! And any CD that can do that, no matter how cheesy, is certainly worth having! Highly recommended.

Customer review - July 04, 1999
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- Geri's back and better than ever!

Schizophonic is the debut album by former Spice Girl member Geri Halliwell and it sure lives up to it's hype! I'll do a break-down of each song for you. Look At Me (5)- Awesome, upbeat different sounding song unlike any other songs.

Lift Me Up (5)- A bubble gum pop type song with a great, catchey tune.

Walkaway (5)- A song about Geri leaving the Spice; emotional, sad song.

Mi Chico Latino (5)- A Latin influenced track; the best track on the c.d.

Goodnight Kiss(4)- A jazzy type track; really shows off Geri's voice.

Bag It Up(5)- A get-up-and-dance track; great song for a party

Sometime(5)- An almost scary song with a holy influence in it; definitly schizophonic.

Let Me Love You(4)- A Native- American/ Asian influenced track; pretty cool.

Someone's Watching Over Me(4)- Another emotional track. It's about Geri's father.

You're In A Bubble(5)- A cruel and mean pop song supposidly directed towards Melanie G.

Well, there you have it. Go buy Schizophonic today!

Clara (USA) - December 28, 2004
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- The Death of Ginger...

Of course could Geri Halliwell ever really kill 'Ginger'? Naw but for this CD she *reallly* tried (even having her funeral in the 'Look at me' video) yet later gave up and by 2004 has fully reverted back to her Spice sounding days. But for now let's go back to 1999.

Schizophonic overall has a very 'grown up yet not' pop vibe to it which is truly to this CD and this CD only. Perhaps its all in the name Schizo: split Phonic: listening/music.

Schizophonic kicks off with 'Look at me' her very first single so aptly titled. Geri follows this with some 'deeper then the Spice Girls could ever go' tracks: 'Lift me up' a sweet ballad and 'Walkaway' which is about her leaving the group. Yet Geri doesn't want you to forget what makes her great: her sassy kitch pop. Thus 'Mi Chico Latino' a latin flavored quick paced track and 'Bag it up' a sassy jazz inspired pop anthem appear.

From here Geri decides to try something inspired and new again. 'Sometime' is a angel vs devil type of track thats honestly unique. The verses are sweet and church sounding while the bridge is a devil trying to get out sound, while the chorus is a mix. Honestly one of the better pop tracks of ALL TIME! Geri follows this up with 'Let me love you' a hindi inspired innocent and sweet love song. Again its innovational and really a pop masterpiece!

For the final tracks Geri almost reviews what we all just heard: good ol pop, innovational pop, and of course the inspiring pop. 'Someone's watching over me' is a sweet ballad dedicated to her deceased father and the final track 'You're in a bubble' is again in your face innovational kitsch pop...it's also rumored to be inspired by an ex bandmate though that's never been proven.

Overall 'Schizophonic' was a brilliant start out in to the solo pop world...not to mention before it's time in some places.

Teri (Des Moines, IA USA) - April 03, 2004
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Excellent First Solo Album

Geri hit the nail on the head with this album. Since it was her first endeavor after leaving the Spice Girls, people were expecting some of the same Spice Girl type sounds. This isn't too far from it, yet it is. The songs are full of emotions, and experiences, unlike the SG's earlier material. The best song on here is Someone's Watching Over Me. It's full of pure emotion, and it's light hearted. Excellent work Geri! Looking forward to your next album!!