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  amber October 16, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
wow she's changed from the dance tunes to something more serious which is good.
 A Super-Dance-Diva REWORKED! December 18, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When one hears of singer-song writer Marie-Claire Cremers, popularly known as Amber, automatically what comes to mind is her well deserved reputation as a super dance diva, who amidst the atmosphere of teeny-bop recyclable dance music of Britney, N'Sync and the likes of them, hijacked the dance floor and delivered some groundbreaking, foot-moving material such as the hits: "This is Your Night" (1996), "Sexual" (1999), "Love One Another" (1999), and "Yes!" (2001). Continuing in that tradition, staying faithful to her dance roots, under the auspices of Tommy Boy Records, Amber never failed in delivering a highly successful dance album; she did precisely that with her still recent album "Naked". However, as we all well know, traditions are sometimes in need of renovation or reconstructing - and "My Kind of World" is precisely the embodiment of that reconstructing - it is Amer the Super Dance Diva completely and, may I say, brilliantly reworked! After all, who says that only Madonna can be reinvented? "My Kind of World" is certain evidence of Amber's metamorphosis. How is this album different, you might think - from her previous gems: "Naked", "Amber" and "This is Your Night"? For one thing it is definitely much more edgier and polished. Indignantly, "My Kind of World" seems to flirt throughout its twelve tracks with a more rockier sound, one which erupts in a crescendo of rockin' dance fury on hit-potentials like "Voodoo" and especially "Sacrificial Lamb" (my personal favorite). Although successfully reworked, and lounched from her own record label, JMCA Enterprises, "My Kind of World" is not entirely a departure from the good-old days of dance -moving hits. "You Move Me" and "Voodoo" supply the best shock of energy to this album and songs such as "Same Old Paradise" and "Just Like That" are reminiscent of previous Amber treats like "Object of Your Desire" (1999) and "Anyway" (2002). While magnificantly reworked, the album does seem to have one overbearing flaw - track after track, it seems like the theme of 'hurt' and 'suffering' and 'retribution' manages to be at times overwhelming if not a bit tacky. From listening to "My Kind of World" one undoubtedly gets the feeling that this lady has been hurt before - but after you hear it in the context of different lyrics, track after track after track, you sort of wish she was a little less honest.....Nevertheless, even this bit of information should not stop you from buying this CD: for true Amber fans this will be undoubtedly a pleasant treat and for the rest of you, it should be a great introducion to an artist who takes her job seriously and always delivers mature and sensual music. After purchasing "My Kind of World" also make sure to check out the "Voodoo (Ugly Doll Remix)" and "Just Like That (Jason Nevins Remix)" as they make great companions to this already hit-stuffed album. Here is my breakdown:
1) Crucified Solitude (3/5)
2) You Move Me (4/5)
3) Voodoo (5/5)
4) Same Old Paradise (5/5)
5) Sacrificial Lamb (7/5) (EXCELLENT!!!)
6) Private War (4/5)
7) When a Love Grows Cold (5/5)
8) Just Like That (5/5)
9) City of Pain (5/5)
10) Your Kind of World (4/5)
11) More Time for a Child (5/5)
12) Don't Follow Me Home (5/5)
from & by a music lover and a collector November 30, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
ok, first of all, i am not a fan but a highly discerning and very selective music lover and a collector
i am even very picky just over every word of the lyrics also.
and Amber, i dont know if you will ever read this, but i am currently in love with just how you sing strong and forceful and oh so powerful and then the smile on your face comes on and then when you say 'baby, babe, yeah' your smile get's entirely wily, which, if i was a man, would probably be just about the sexiest thing i have ever heard, and i have never seen you but i can 'hear' your eyes twinkling in your voice and currently quite enamored with just the 'baby, babe, yeaaaah' part.
ok, i am sure my madness shall pass somehow eventually, and i will get better :), but i just had to try and see if i can somehow tell Amber, that Amber, i have no idea what the heck you were all worried about doing it 'differently' and 'venturing into something unlike previous Amber stuff', as in - i am listening and thinking this girl is even more amazing then i thought, having been loving Amber music and lyrics from the first song Amber has ever made known, and now i am thinking WOW and especially, why were you holding all that back to begin with ? i feel like you may have been short changing me all this time, Amber.
glad you finally got unconfused, and ok, there is a couple of tracks which i am skiping, which do not pass my 'pickiness filter' and thats just the way it goes as i have never in my life gotten a CD where i did not dislike at least half of the songs and the other half i listen to over and over and over and over and
i feel to have been posessed to come here and type it here in case Amber sees it ever. thanks Amber.
this is even the first ever 'review' i have ever posted, could even be the last. on amazon or anywhere.
Amber, just keep singing whatever comes to your mind, and makes you happy and makes you feel and your voice sound like the sexiest woman in the world. perhaps the better way to describe the nature of the lyrics is seemingly simple and every day ! at a first hear-see ! but then one should look up in the dictionary the word 'subtle' as in - if you dont pay good attention and are not just a little bit enlightened you will look right at things and still entirely miss them and you know what, that's just too bad thats exactly what 'sublety' is for.
Amber, you could loose some, you'll keep them mostly, if they liked you to begin with, and you will also find a whole bunch of new ones. to make up aplenty for the ones lost.
and dont you dare even think of stopping to sing or even just to slow down. i would like more, actually and as soon as you only can. please ?
ok, and i guess Amber would appeal more to the kind of a man with some outrageously high iq.
oh, and to anyone else reading this other then Amber, any time an artist starts saying something to the effect of 'i am finally creating what i have been wanting to be creating all along' thats exactly the best time to be buying any and all creations/products they are making available publicly, that only means they are about to get at least a whole bunch even better, if you liked them before, and if you did not like them much before, might just fall in love with them right about now.
Katrina S.
 Amber Rocks! November 14, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This had to be one of the best CD's I have ever bought, Amber's previous CD's were great, but this one is just really, really good. I mean she has matured so much since her last album, I like the rock edge, especially since I am beginning to love rock music. ~.^ Anyway here is a rundown of the tracks:
(1.) Crucified Solitude: it starts out with some cool Middle Eastern sounds which are really cool, then she starts belting out this song like Christina Aguilera wishes she can. (5/5)
(2.) You Move Me: This is like Amber's old style, but a little more rock, which is a good thing. This was also deservedly a radio hit. (4.5/5)
(3.) Voodoo: I like the mysterious sound of this song, it is like almost spellbinding, I can see this becoming a hit for her.
(5/5)
(4.) Same Old Paradise: An R & B'sh, electronica ballad, It is not my favorite song on the album but it is nice to listen to.
(3.5/5)
(5.) Sacraficial Lamb: This is a very Kelly Clarkson song, but it is so much better than any of her songs, and this can be a hit for Amber, the chorus is great! (6/5)
(6.) Private War: a beautiful personal song, like a better version of Pink's "Family Portrait.". (4.5/5)
(7.) When a Love Grows Cold: Pretty similiar to "Same Old Paradise," only better, it is kind of boring but it is 'nice' to listen to. (4/5)
(8.) Just Like That: This song is kind of bland, but I like the electric guitar element. (2.5/5)
(9.) City of Pain: this song is simply amazing and makes up for the previous two songs, it reminds me of T.a.tu.'s "Stars." and some of Bjork's songs. I like the lyrics here and Amber sounds impassioned here. (7/5)
(10.) Your kind of World: another ballad here, it is better than "SOP." and "WALGC.", but it is kind of generic. (4.5/5)
(11.) More time for a child: meh, this song is similiar to "Just like that." and it never caught me as a listener, but still it's Amber. (2/5)
(12.) Don't follow me home: this is alot like "City of Pain." with it's spacy sounds, it is not as good as it, but it is still a good song with some jazzy elements. (6/5)
Overall I would estimate it being a 4.5 out of 5 album!
Amber is still moving on up! May 22, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been a huge fan of Amber since her first release. Each release keeps getting better and better. With this release, "My Kind of World," she has taken me further than I could ever imagine with songs such as "You Move Me", "Voodoo", and "Just Like That." Though this isn't the kind of dance cd fans are used to, Amber is not leaving her dance fans astray. The 1st single "You Move Me" had some very energetic club hoppers hopping all over the dance floor. Her 2nd single, "Voodoo," is set to be released in mid June. It is already causing a wild fire on dance stations and in clubs all over!!!! The album is very thought provoking, energetic, edgy, and the list goes on and on. "Sacrificial Lamb", one of the hard cuts, has the simple phrase "SET ME FREE!", which Im sure will be an anthem for those who are fed up with "past obsessed lovers" that cant seem to get a grip with reality that they arent wanted anymore..
"When a Love Grows Cold" happens to be my favorite on this cd... Just listen and you draw your own conclusion... I HIGHLY recommend this cd to anyone!!!
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