Disco de Taylor Dayne: “Naked Without You [Expanded Edition]”

Five long years have passed since the release of Soul Dancing. And fans have waited patiently. But the wait is over, and well worth it. Naked Without You brings us a more seasoned Taylor, more in touch with herself and her audience, and certainly her soulful voice. As expected, the album gives us the sassy dance jams for which Taylor is a household name. And as usual, she provides us with a taste of her sultry talent for ballads. Only this time she really outdoes herself in the ballad department. The title track Naked Without You is so moving and real that nearly anyone can relate. And it sounds so much like she is crying on You Don't Have to say you Love Me that it took my breath away. But I actually shivered and cried on Soon as my Heart Breaks. The song is only accompanied by piano, and Taylor shows some wonderful vocal aerobics. The song is soul shattering. Her high vocals and deep emotional croonings will literally cripple anyone who has ever been hurt before. And who hasn't? This CD is a fabulous triumph from a Diva who has been gone far too long. Her return is nothing short of spectacular.

Naked Without You is one of the greatest dance hits to come along in awhile! The album itself is very good. Taylor Dayne is such a diverse artist with a style all her own. Keep it up Taylor!

I actually bought this cd on import without having heard any trax from it. Having owned all her previous albums, and particularly Soul Dancing which blew me away - Door To Your Heart should have been a single, as should I Could Be Good For You - I knew I'd enjoy the album at least. The album sees a true change in Taylor's style, stripping down arrangements and concentrating on the edginess and emotivity of her lyrics and voices. Some songs are missable (Unstoppable, Don't Make Me Want You) but when they're good, they're 'ohmigawd' amazing. The title track, a cover of Roachford's sleeper hit steals the show with its achiness of a lover down on their knees regretting blowing their chances. Co-written 'Dreams' is a sweet and endearing lullaby of drowning in a lover's self, and the album's closer 'Soon As My Heart Breaks' with a simple piano and Taylr's rip-roaring vocals should be given a classification under 'goosebump' in the dictionary. A true gem. Whatever You Want out Turner's Tina's original, and her Dusty Springfield cover is to die for (You Don't Have To Say You Love Me). Taylor is renowned for her Diane Warren songs, however the one selected here is far from her best, but still a little gem in a world of gravel. A superb evening ablum with a glass of wine by the fire, and a highly recommendable one at that.

I have been listening to this woman ever since she started. I lost touch after the "can't fight fate" cd. I saw her live recently when she came to my town. I bought the "naked without you" cd after seeing her live.(I did not have high expectations for this cd) Oh my [gosh]!!!was I ever impressed!!!I love ballads, and this cd is for the most part all beautiful, touching and powerful ballads!!!The kind that are too meaningful and personal for radio, but just perfect for me and you!!!!This cd rekindled my interest in her, so I bought her "soul dancing" cd, which is damn good, but not as awesome as "naked without you" cd. Taylor, thanks for the music, and for inspiring me to become a better singer myself!!!!

All I can say about this remarkable singer is that she moves my soul. The maturity, color and expression in her voice is head and shoulders above anything I have heard from the multitiudes of female performers that are around at this time. I never tire of listening to the tracks and each time I do, I hear a different nuance that makes the song fresh and new all over again. Its a thrilling compilation and deserves a ton more attention from music lovers.