Simply outstanding, fun, simple, beautiful, and easily lovable. Great proposal for this genre, and all this adds up to a great style, tone, voice, musicians and overall great experience. Without any hesitation you will love HOOKED and this very talented singer, she hit every spot in this record. I am really surprised that this CD doesn't has at least 300 reviews *****.
A major difference from the debut album once again.
It's not as much of a shock as it was when her sophomore album "Hot & Bothered" was released, I was caught off guard with that one. I was more prepared this time around, I had a strong feeling that this would happen again the next time around.
You know what they say, First time "Shame on you" second time "Shame on me".
Anyone who heard the first album would be confused about the next two.
I knew what I was up for this time around so my rating is higher indeed.
"Hooked!" is more acceptable, as it is a third release, When most artists decide to take chances.
With "Hot & Bothered" I just felt it was much too soon to be experimenting and the songs on that album didn't have as much flavour as the ones on "Hooked!".
"Hooked!" has a lot more personality/character than "Hot & Bothered".
The music alone is entertaining, dramatic yet soothing. It's like a gumbo of all kinds of delightful instruments Xylophone, Trombone, chimes, Bells etc. Topped with Lucy's creamy vocals.
Lucy also re-recorded two songs from "Hot & Bothered" for this release which are "Too Much To Live For" which is better than the original, It's a mellow version of the song and "Slow Recovery" which is also better than the original recording.
"Slow Recovery" on "Hooked!" is the exact same song and style she just re-sings it alot better. I actually like the song now.
Although this album is good it "does" take some getting used to.
"He Got Away" "This Empty Room" and "Rag Doll" are my favorites. "This Empty Room" reminds me alot of The Dresden Dolls, Has that Dark Cabaret sound.
I've loved Lucy from the beginning - pop artist to current jazz chanteuse. This is fer best album yet - Ragdoll is worth the price of admission alone. A fantastic nod to the torch/jazz/throwback days with current and fun lyrics and lush vocals. I can't wait to see what she does next.
I'm a great fan of this genre & am always impressed when Gen Y can pull it off so well. Lucy Woodward has a gift: she bring you right back into the 30's, just like time travel.This CD is a great addition to my collection & I plan on continuing to use Amazon, as I have for years, for books & CD's. I love the input from your company,I find your "if you liked THIS....you might also like....." to be a great help.
