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Restoration by Doria Roberts
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fave it Folky Pop | Folk Pop
11 tracks | 45 minutes
Released Mar 2000
on Hurricane Doria Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Perfect lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Perfect lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Perfect
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:13 Dying Man's Wish (It's 5am) lyrics BUY MP3 05:13 Dying Man's Wish (It's 5am) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:13 Dying Man's Wish (It's 5am)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:00 Jesus Is Coming lyrics BUY MP3 04:00 Jesus Is Coming lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:00 Jesus Is Coming
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:05 Nothing Sold, Nothing Bought lyrics BUY MP3 04:05 Nothing Sold, Nothing Bought lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:05 Nothing Sold, Nothing Bought
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:26 I Try to Scream lyrics BUY MP3 04:26 I Try to Scream lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:26 I Try to Scream
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:24 Restoration lyrics FREE 03:24 Restoration lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:24 Restoration
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Thinking of You lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Thinking of You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Thinking of You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:06 Crazy Like Me lyrics BUY MP3 05:06 Crazy Like Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:06 Crazy Like Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:48 I'm Not Going Home lyrics BUY MP3 04:48 I'm Not Going Home lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:48 I'm Not Going Home
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:37 Bluebird lyrics BUY MP3 04:37 Bluebird lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:37 Bluebird
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:25 Portrait lyrics BUY MP3 02:25 Portrait lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:25 Portrait
A blend of traditional folk, rock, blues and R&B. Stellar lyrical content, but mindnumbingly groovy enough to pop in while doing household chores.
Editorial review
Doria Roberts' vocal phrasings follow in the tradition of Ani Difranco but with a laid-back, soulfully smooth delivery taking the place of the latter's often aggressive, edgy temperament. She chooses a similarly fitting route for her songs, preferring to write more intimate, accessible pieces that speak of compassion and love on a personal level, though the leap to a wider interpretation is easy enough. Leading off this sophomore effort is "Perfect," an instantly memorable and uplifting tune about a love in its prime and the attempts to capture that moment forever. "Perfect" is one of those songs you want everyone to hear. A shoulda-coulda-woulda been hit that never was thanks to the odds stacked against independent releases. As the album is fairly barebones and acoustic, when the bass drum kicks in on the rocking title track you welcome its arrival. Throughout the offering, the mellow tones of cellist Okorie Johnson lend enough luscious countermelodies and step-out riffs that you will never notice the absence of the customary electric guitar solos. As a woman who writes, sings, and produces the songs, plays the gigs, and runs the label, Roberts somehow manages to wear all of her hats with grace and skill. ~ Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide
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UPDATES ON OCTOBER 22, 2006
This CD is still out of print but you can get it from iTunes.
THE DIRECT LINK IS:
Doria Roberts: Restoration
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=31228868
IF YOU ARE LOOKING "PERFECT" CHECK OUT THE NEWEST VERSION HERE:
http://www.cdbaby.com/doria5
UPDATE ON MAY 8, 2006:
This CD will be out of print until the summer and will only be available digitally (iTunes, Rhapsody, etc) until then.
Also, check out the new CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/doria5
UPDATE on August 20, 2005:
This CD will be on sale during the pre-order period for "Under & Over" until Septmeber 5, 2005.
UPDATE on 5/24/05: THIS CD WILL BE IN STOCK BY WEDS., JUNE 8, 2005
NOTE FROM HD RECORDS JULY 2004
"Restoration" will be temporarily out of print but will be available for Digital Download soon.
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