I can't stop playing this CD! For a debut album from an artist really stretching her creative wings, this is a gem. Songs like I Can Tell, It's Alright and Anchorage are radio-ready (with a little boost in production values) and would be home on any pop/adult contemporary station. With clever lyrics and vocals that complement satisfying arrangements, these songs are worth the album price alone. In fact, if Drive was on iTunes (hint,hint), these would be the top three downloads. On her next album, which should build on the success of this one, Eleanor should cut loose a little more on vocals and let us really feel her personality and power. No doubt her classical training might have stood in her way THIS time, but for the follow-up CD, please let us experience what's hinted at in Drive: Eleanor Fye is a truly gifted singer/songwriter.
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Who knew?  Having accompanied her singing non-classical stuff at an open mike in Austin, it's a very pleasant surprise to hear (over a decade later) how she has been able to comfortably step out this far into the (pop) world, beyond her training.  It's great how she's found more balance and a good channel for her strong will and pursuit of excellence in all she does.  And to put together such an album in only 3 days -- amazing!  She should be very proud of this debut.
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