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- Summertime - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Taking A Chance On Love - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Someone To Watch Over Me - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- A Love That Will Last - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Meet Me, Midnight - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Sunday Kind Of Love - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- On A Slow Boat To China - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- What A Difference A Day Makes - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Midnight At The Oasis - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
- Sentimental Journey - Renee OlsteadDownload & Buy
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Album Details: Renee Olstead
- Release Date:
- 05/25/2004
- Label:
- Reprise / Wea
- UPC:
- 093624870425
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Renee Olstead, A Great Intro
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| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Back in 2002, producer David Foster oversaw the debut disc of a young jazz/pop singer named Michael Bublé. With his handsome looks and Sinatralike voice, Bublé quickly saw his star begin to rise and the success of his disc kicked off a minirevival of old standards and big band singers. Striking while the iron is hot, Foster feeds the flame by introducing an even younger female counterpart to Bublé. Renee Olstead is a 14yearold actress mostly known for her costarring role in the CBS television series "Still Standing," but while acting has been her day job since childhood, Olstead has also dabbled in music. Unlike Bublé who was studying classic songs at a young age with his grandfather, Olstead first latched onto traditional country music and at the age of 10 released Stone Country, which found her singing mediocre tunes in a hiccupped, downhome accent. Four years and a 180degree turn later, Olstead discovers her inner ingénue with the assistance of Svengali Foster and releases her major label debut of pop and jazz standards. The results have the same lovely, glossy sheen that Foster tweaked to perfection on Natalie Cole's Unforgettable album and Olstead's newfound voice is a vast improvement from her faux twang days. With a voice that is reminiscent of Nicole Kidman's singing debut in Moulin Rouge, Olstead sounds more like a young, bubbly starlet rather than a newly discovered diva. There is no question that she has a pretty voice and is more than capable of performing undemanding standards like "Taking a Chance on Love," however, her voice lacks the depth and experience truly needed to tackle more difficult song like "Summertime" or "Sunday Kind of Love." In taking on Barry Manilow's "Meet Me, Midnight" she dives in with gusto but ends up barely treading water midsong with a scat section that sounds uncomfortable and forced. Age is certainly a factor in making these songs sound convincing and, for the most part, Foster smartly chose songs that do not reach too far beyond her young years. This helps to make a song like "Someone to Watch Over Me" sound like a sweet, teenage fairytale. On the other hand, the sensuality of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis" is far too mature for her to grasp at this time. She does much better on the Norah Jonesstyled original "A Love That Lasts" as the song's quiet demeanor compliments Olstead's vocals making her sound comfortable and natural. It is going to take more time and experience for her to sound as convincing on songs like "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," but Foster has given her a great crash course and that helps to make her debut disc a pleasant listen. Renee Olstead has a solid foundation from which to work and if she can continue building up from there, she just might have to set aside her acting career for a while. - Aaron Latham, All Music Guide |
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By the age of 14, Reneé Olstead had already amassed a list of credits that could prompt an envious reaction from nearly any adult. Her appearances in hit films and television programs along with a majorlabel music debut have practically made her a v...Full Reneé Olstead Biography
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Pros: Classic songs, well delivered.
Cons: She doesn't have any other albums to buy.
I had no idea who Renee Olstead was. But when I heard this album I went looking for more info about her online. I found that there was a 14 year old actress by that name but thought it couldn't be the same person. Not many 14 year olds could deliver such a mature performance. Not many actors can sing so well. Of course, I was wrong about her, she is the same person. I've never seen her acting but she is a talented singer. This is a remarkable album, with several outstanding cuts. Her youth peeks through from time to time, sometimes in a good way and sometimes (and only for a brief moment) just as immaturity.
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For iTunes users, I created a playlist of the album with the same songs done by other artists. You can hear snippets of each cut:
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Renee Olstead holds her own among some greats. ...