Tamyra Gray - Dreamer (CD)

Average Beginning........Powerful Ending....

By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 25, 2004 | 10 out of 12 found this Dreamer review helpful

Pros: Beautiful Voice

Cons: Songs 1-6

I dont have much to say on Tamyra's new CD, except we waited too long......for "half & half". I mean, you can hear the first 6 songs in any church or middle school talent show, anywhere. I would say that "Don't Stop (track 7)&...quot; is the when it starts getting good, it's an up beat party tune. The first 6 songs sound like a karaoke version of Billy Holiday......gone wrong! . Song 8, "You've Only Got 1" is when the CD gets really deep, in the fact that you learn that you have to love yourself and learn lessons to be a better person. Faces (track 9) is really deep, she explains the many faces that we all have to put on, in order to live our life, but which face would her lover use to love her or not..? "Like a child" (track 10) is really a decent, wholesome song. She accepts her feelings and doesn't give into any taboo of society, such as pressure or hurt, however conquers them and wants her lover to trust her and love her, but remain true to himself and accept his thoughts and not to sugar coat anything and also to turn to her for any comfort needed. Track 11, Yesterday/Today slips into mediocrity. Basically feeling sorry for herself, but wants to learn from stronger people, typical, for us to not accept our own consequences, but want oher people to bail us out, I suppose it is an "homage" song at best, but to whom? Track 12 is very cool. It takes me back to the days of starting a BBQ, listening to music, and chillin', after a hard week's honest work. It is cool, calm and soulful, going back to the days of just watching cartoons on Saturday, to making love to ol' school jams and firing up the grill in the afternoon, a litte reminiscent of Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince's "Summertime", but with a little 'Ms. Thang' flair. Track 13 is a beautiful song. How many times have we put our all into something, only to have a critic piss all over it? (Sort of what I am doing now, lol) She says that God will bless any heartfelt effort and that someday one will shine, no matter how "terrible" they may appear to be. She is saying to never give up, look to God for guidance and he will give you back that innocence you have lost as a child, to make you give love to everyone through your "gifted" craft. In essence, giving peace and prosperity to others, from your dreams. Overall, this is a decent, wholesome CD that young women can definitly look to for guidance and understanding and men can learn a thing or two about respect, as long as we all look to each other for support. If you skip past the 1st 6 tracks, you will have a record to cherish for years to come. Perhaps, track 1-6 should be released on a "bonus" CD, just kidding.... Read more Less