Review:
'Josephine Sincere'
'Wildflower'
- Label: 'Kixx Records'
- Genre: 'Rock'
- Release Date: '2006'- Catalogue No: 'KRAJSCD4'
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They say that pop music is the world of the young, but you don't expect greatness from an 18-year-old. At that age, Josephine Sincere (http://www.kixxrecords.com) has managed to record an album that other vocalists twice as old have merely dreamed of. In the piles of CDs that I receive every month, there are about twenty that I would consider worthy of review; the rest is rubbish. Among the chosen ones, rarely does an LP reach the emotional, creative, and professional heights that Josephine Sincere's "Wildflower" does.
Let's begin with the voice. Expecting a run-of-the-mill R&B teen singer, I was floored once I heard Sincere's vocals. There are priceless qualities in her voice; it projects love, self-confidence, vulnerability, warmth, and sensuality. Furthermore, there is a spiritual feel to her singing, something one would expect from a Gospel singer and not a future MTV star.
I'll say it now: You're going to hear from Sincere a lot and are blessed for it.
The slow, soulful "You" is a midnight snack for lovers; her vocals heat the skin. Sincere is no "American Idol" wanna-be, faking emotions and tossing cliches; she is the real deal, 100% with no artificial sweeteners. The lovely "Jezebel" continues the evening seduction as gorgeous piano assists in the caressing of our ears.
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On "Tell Me," Sincere echoes the icy fragility of Sade; the jazzy music provides the perfect backdrop. By the time you reach "Snowflakes," it feels like you're in a smoky club; the throbbing bass lines only add to the film noir atmosphere.
From pop to R&B to jazz to hip-hop, Sincere juggles a number of genres throughout this generous 20-track masterpiece. And she scores a home run every time, without fail. The songwriting and the performances are completely top-notch with slick, glossy production you hardly ever hear on independent releases.
"Wildflower" is stunningly, remarkably beautiful.
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author: Adam Harrington
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I COULDN'T AGREE MORE! It is so refreshing to see a good review of a CD that I think so absolutely deserves it. I LOVE this CD, and it's great to see that it is getting some attention, because - compared to today's cheap, watered-down "R&B" (if you can call it that) - it is miles ahead. Songs like "You," "Jezebel," "Snowflakes, " "I Like It," and "Still Feels Good" (to name a few) are stunning, and this young Lady's singing is so "believable" and honest. Your review could have been written by me, because you wrote what I was thinking!
------------- Author: Monie-g
01 March 2006
Adam's comments about this young lady's CD are completely understandable. I bought her CD recently and it is simply outstanding from track 1 through 20! She sings with a maturity that you just don't hear anymore from young singers. And she CAN sing - that's not a given for many young R&B singers these days. The music and orchestration are gorgeous, the lyrics are substantive, and the production is top-notch. Living here in Philly, I know about Josephine Sincere because she's all the buzz right now, and she deserves it! Do yourself a favor...shortened comments
------------- Author: t_mar
04 March 2006
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