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Everything I Need
by Melissa Ferrick
Product Group: Music
Studio: What Are Records
ISBN: B00000C2IL
EAN: 0744626003327
UPC: 744626003327
Binding/Media: Audio CD
Original Release Date: 1998-09-29
Release Date: 1998-09-29
SKU: 00-47UJ-0FGN
Condition: Good
Comments: CD is perfect, like new. Original artwork included and shiny. Hole punched in UPC barcode. Case shows wear.
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Editorial Reviews
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Amazon.com
Melissa Ferrick found unexpected success when Morrissey chose her to open shows for his 1991 U.S. tour, but she suffered from major-label neglect when her two studio albums failed to connect commercially. The Berkeley-schooled musician has learned the hard way about the business of music. Throughout Everything I Need, Ferrick wrestles with failed success. In the title song, she discovers a moment of peace and acceptance, while tracks such as "I Will Arrive" and "I Like It That Way" find Ferrick convincing herself she's got what it takes. The mix is stark, highlighting drummer Vinny Colaiuta's (Sting, Frank Zappa) assaultive powers. Ferrick is best, though, during her quietest moments. Her voice, strident on the rockers, relaxes for intimate effect. "To Let You See Me" is tender with a scathing personal indictment underneath. "Stand Still" is mesmerizing acoustic minimalism, a quiet, contemplative gem neatly hidden at the album's midpoint. --Rob O'Connor
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Customer Reviews
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rock
Rating  (5)
Date: 2003-05-01
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
this is amazing. melissa rocks. if you dont have any of her cd's yet get it. if you have all her other cd's get it.
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passion...
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-07-12
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
To put it simply, I loved this album. My friend Sarah was the one who first introduced me to the music of this amazing artist. She took me to a one of her concerts in Boston, along with two of my close friends, and at this concert I experienced and saw a kind of passion that I had never seen from an adult artist before. I am a music lover, but first and foremost I am a dancer and what I listen for most of all when I listen to music is the inspiration to move and to make the body at one with the music. Ferrick did that for me and her album is now in the CD player all the time because her music has a solid, powerful, rhythm as well as lyrics that inspire which combine to make for excellent music for dancing. Her passion will make you laugh, cry, scream and dance.
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Melissa Goes Beyond Previous Boundaries
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-02-21
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
It seems as if Melissa's composing capabilities and passion, upon signing with her new label, W.A.R., were liberated. In "Melissa Ferrick +1" we found her songs stripped down to a skeleton and her quite human personality shared. Now, with "Everything I Need", Melissa brings back the band with added kick. Her contagious rhythms and melodies, which echo moments from "Willing to Wait", will have you singing along in the car within moments. An amazing songwriter, her lyrics have more depth and meaning than on her first and second studio albums. This album is a must for any Ferrick Fan, and a bonus for those who have come along the way recently. With incredible, radio-friendly songs and passionate ballads, Melissa takes you further into her music than before. An enthusiastic 5 stars given for talent, originality, and long awaited new material! (Can't wait for Freedom to be released. Stay tuned..)
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Definitely a find - not the best yet.
Rating  (3)
Date: 2000-01-13
1 out of 17 customers found this reveiw helpful
Went into a music store today, which had a free sample of "Everything I need", which I listened to carefully for maybe half an hour. Sure - perhaps not enough time to make a real judgement, but enough to note a few things...I found that a couple of songs on the CD sounded a lot like something from an Alanis Morisette cassette (pardon the bad pun). Also, I found the way that each song started with maybe 10 to 30 seconds of music before the actual singing became a bit boring and repetitive. On the plus side, I'll be the first to admit that Melissa has a great voice and definite talent - keep trying, Mel, I might even like one of your albums someday...
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If you are not a fan yet.....
Rating (5)
Date: 1999-11-30
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
... you better get on board! This woman should be at the top of the charts! Loved it, loved it, loved it! Melissa writes, sings and plays from the heart; something that is missing from all those mass marketed, pre-packaged groups these days. Her music inspires one to be musical, her lyrics inspire one to write, her thoughts inspire one to think. Well, you probably get the picture. Get this album (and her others, too!), and if she comes to town, see her live! She, like Ani Difranco, is even better in front of an audience!
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