Bare | 
 enlarge | Artist: Annie Lennox
Label: J-Records
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  304 reviews
Sales Rank: 3211
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 52350
UPC: 828765235020
EAN: 0828765235020
ASIN: B000089RVU
Release Date: June 10, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | A Thousand Beautiful Things | | • | Pavement Cracks | | • | The Hurting Time | | • | Honestly | | • | Wonderful | | • | Bitter Pill | | • | Loneliness | | • | The Saddest Song I ve Got | | • | Erased | | • | Twisted | | • | Oh God (Prayer) |
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Annie Lennox's first album of original songs in 11 years on is a stylish tour de force that showcases the former Eurythmics chanteuse in all her chilly, shimmering splendor. Her formidable voice is still a supple and intriguing instrument, lithely shape-shifting between emotions, personas, and musical forms. Lennox moves effortlessly from the sparse and pristine lament of "A Thousand Beautiful Things" to the deceptively simple "Pavement Cracks," a solemn ballad that is transformed by electro dance beats that recall some of the best of the Eurythmics. But Lennox's quixotic voice is best utilized as an old-school soul instrument; she makes a metaphoric journey to Motown on "Hurting Time," a reflective ballad could have been lifted off a Miracles album. "Honesty," shows the Scottish diva at her well-mannered best, occupying the same sophisticated space formerly held by Carly Simon. --Jaan Uhelszki
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 Slipping September 1, 2008
James Carragher (New York)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been listening to Bare for a fair part of this Labor Day weekend and it's time to file it away because it slips a bit more each time I play it. This is another in pop and rock's great tradition of picking over the fossilized ashes of a dead relationship. As if we didn't know that from the music, Ms. Lennox spells it out for us in exquisite detail on the back of the jewel case. Note to her and a zillion others: let your artistry speak for itself. No words of explanation will give life to inert work. And, equally, words will not enhance a masterpiece. It overwhelms on its own merits.
Bare is neither disaster nor masterpiece. It will never slip below three stars because Ms. Lennox is a pro. She's got a full-ranged expressive voice. She wrings every bit of yearning from a ballad and, over the years of collaboration with Dave Stewart in the Eurythmics, learned to use arrangements to reinforce those strengths and showcase her voice, lyrics, and emotions. For about half of Bare, those skills produce superb music and a swirl of regret, longing, anger, and loss -- Pavement Cracks, Honestly, and the three cuts toward the end of the CD that are its peak -- Loneliness, The Saddest Song I've Got, and Erased.
But as for the rest, think overkill, think self-pity and think -- especially -- long; The Hurting Time is meant to be a 7 and half minute high point of pain. Instead it is merely excruciating. And what to say about the arrogant Oh, God? Nothing.
Under the covers with Annie... August 28, 2008
Dextra L. Suggs (LaVernia, Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Annie Lennox's BARE is somehow dark and revealing but decadent and expressive. It's vintage, classy older-woman-material and she seems to say what she's feeling without boring or overbearing you. In a word, BARE, is a sensual, no strings attached romp in the sack that's subtle, sensual and completely satisfying without a stubborn and sometimes burdensome and clingy commitment. It's well done!
 Girl...you should have called..... May 15, 2008
JRay
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have posted this in my review of Songs of Mass Destruction. I am a new Annie Lennox fan, but she is brutally honest about life and issues people experience. Life IS hard. We aren't always where we want to be in our lives. Most people sing endlessly about lost love, and I get that...but it is not that she doesn't sing about it..but she transforms these issues into larger life statements. Her writing is flawless, and her courage for writing this album is amazing. I hope she found much reward from this album. It has touched my life. But Annie girl....next time give your sisters a call...it helps!! :)
Thank you, Annie April 28, 2008
whatdoiknow? (seattle,wa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The more I listen to this CD, the more I love it. I just cant get enough of it! I get more out of each song each time I listen to it.
I especially love Honestly and Loneliness, but, love all the songs.
Thank you, Annie, you are amazing, thank you for sharing your incredible gift!
I hope you read these reviews from time to time so you can see how much people love your music!
Wonderful, Wonderful, Cd. February 13, 2008
J.W.W Lady^Shallott (Virginia, USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this Item from and Independant seller. THe description online was exactly the same as the item when it arrived; Factoroy wrapping, never been opened, great condition. The price, about 3.49, was an AMAZING price for a cd created in 2003. The shipping price was also totally amazing. Im so happy with this product. I listen to this CD Everyday. THankyou so much Mark! I love this CD!
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