JUDE: Redemption

Jude

Redemption

© 2006 Jude Christodal (634479406072)

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Songs featured on What About Brian and The OC. "The simple, stripped down arrangements showcase one of the most beautiful voices in music and the songs are fabulous, alternately hopeful and heartbreaking." Jude's new masterpiece.

tracks

1 All I Want To Do
2 Save Me
3 Dreaming
4 Love Love Love
5 Run To My Room
6 End Of My Rainbow
7 Your Eyes
8 Break-Up Song
9 Married
10 Stay
11 Money
12 Beautiful Loser
13 Fly Again
14 Taking More and Giving Less

notes

"If there's anything I could say negative about Jude's triumphant return with 2004's Sarah, it's that it just wasn't enough at about 30 minutes to sate those of us who were thrilled to see him finally return to the kind music he had been crafting before he got put through the major label grinder. Well thankfully, Jude is back again with an album that stretches to almost an hour, recorded entirely independently with friends. Here he's found his feet, able to record music as commercial as ever but still as honest and penetrating as his early work. You've hardly ever heard a song so intimate and personal as when Jude starts out "End of My Rainbow" singing "I wrote this song to keep from killing myself." Try to find something that starkly honest on any other pop record this catchy." - Cut The Chord

"Over an exemplary and lively career that has spanned nearly 10 years, Jude has come to specialize in deeply moving songs of bitter love.
With his uniquely textured voice and angelic falsetto, an innate sense for irresistible melodies, and bitingly melancholy lyrics, Jude has emerged as one of today’s best American songwriters."

"Smooth, witty, gracious, and terribly charming...These adjectives apply to both Jude himself and his last album. After some difficult times and a change of label before the previous album "Sarah", Jude is back with a new opus, lighter than anything he's written before and always as enjoyable.
Compared to "No one is really beautiful" his absolute masterpiece, "Redemption" is a notch lower but still, after such "brillantissimes" beginnings it's hard to do better. The song writting is always of exquisite quality, the lyrics are somewhat more superficial than in previous works but reveal like treasures great lines and slightly bitter insights on life, love ...
Jude's voice is as usual velvety smooth and stirs up secret pains and pleasures, while he effortlessly he reaches high stops, he touches the listener deep. The frivolous romantic tone of many of the songs make it the perfect "chick album" (take note you guys it might help for B-day) but both sexes should be pleased by these catchy (yet sophisticated) tunes and smart "double entendre", making women dream and men smile at the description of their bad habits."

reviews

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  • music like wine
    author: Aaron Miller

    This album has only gotten better with time. The first time I listened to it...good, the second better..etc. The lyrics, tones, and Jude are just like a spoon through all the things in my head. This music seems to have so much meaning, but at the same time it's just great music regardless of if it strikes a heart sting in your belly.

  • Original
    author: Rob Byron

    Very difficult to find something really original these days-the songwriting, arrangement and voice are of exceptional quality

  • Jude-riffic!
    author: Kathleen Lawrence

    His voice gets me all woozy in a good way.

  • Just can't hear enough of it!
    author: Kelly Miller

    Reminds me of being back in the 70's. Those were the best years of my life! This C.D. brings me back to there! Thank you Jude!

  • Great songs
    author: angus cooney

    10/10 love this album. Angus cooney

  • Awesome
    author: Musilosophy

    I love this album. It contains beautiful songs. I highly recommend it.

  • More good folk from Jude
    author: Ed

    Good album, as would be expected from Jude. Stretching out a little with a piano led track or two. More energetic then the previous release, Sarah (also available here). Varied and well done, and as always worth the time and money. :) Check it out.

  • Another Terrific Jude Release!!
    author: Austin

    It's always awesome when you've followed an artist for a while and they continue to release albums that surprise you and exceed your expectations. Keep up the great work, Jude!

  • What can I say that others haven't?
    author: Jennifer J.

    So great for new music from Jude. Made my month. Can't wait to tell all of my friends.

  • Business as usual, kindof
    author: Travis

    A great CD of Jude's usual creativity and prowess. His vocals are placed in perfectly. A lot of new directions in production and style. there is even some "Jude-Punk". A great direction and a very good album.

  • I was giddy...
    author: Paula

    when I heard End of my Rainbow on KCRW a couple of weeks ago, it made my day! Brilliant lyrics, amazing voice, I love this album!

  • LOVED IT!
    author: Jill

    I love this CD. It's great to hear new Jude and "End of my Rainbow" was a surprise. It really got to me and it's now my favorite.

  • Love it
    author: Lisa

    I love Jude! So glad to have a new Jude CD to listen to and it is amazing!

  • A Great CD
    author: kristen

    This whole CD is just amazing and I can't recommend it enough. It's rare to find a CD in which you love every song, but I think I've just found one in Redemption.

  • Solid Performance! Looking for more
    author: Matt Chirdon

    Good album I liked how it flowed and kept the theme throughout. The album was an interesting mix of positive and negative. It seemed to have more of a dark side than I initially thought. For the next album I am looking forward to the development of Jude's spirit. Thank you for letting people join and listen. Jude you have reached your destination with the compass of your heart.

  • Redeemed
    author: Gabby

    Just breathtaking! Another great album by Jude. BUY THIS ALBUM!

  • very good
    author: steve

    Money is such a fun and beautiful song, and my girlfriend loves End of the Rainbow. A very solid CD.

  • Jude all over again!
    author: Arjan

    Not many words have to be written here. Ever since my dear former girlfriend Liv pointed out the marvellous music of Jude to me I have been buying his work. Redemption is Jude all over again! Great lyrics, great sound....great music that you just want to keep playing over and over again. Thanks Liv, thanks Jude!

  • I liked this CD
    author: Shahar Hillel

    I like the music on this CD.

  • I like the sound
    author: Vinny

    Very catchy songs. I like the groove the sound the production.

  • love dreaming!!
    author: Jennalynn

    just another awesome CD from Jude! so worth the buy!

  • Great!
    author: Kathryn

    This is an amazing CD! I love it and I am not disappointed. "Stay" is one of my favorites, but they are all great songs. Thanks!

  • author: Ryan

    Amazing album with brilliant songs, one being "Your Eyes" that I had hoped would be on it. Thanks for creating this music for your fans, some old and new and thanks to cdbaby for helping to bring it to us!

  • More great music from Jude.
    author: Matthew

    Another great album from a GREAT singer/songwriter. This awesome album is another one you won't be using your skip button on. "Love, Love, Love" reminds me of Jude's early stuff. "End of My Rainbow" and "Stay" are two of those tracks that will just blow you away with beauty. More solid stuff from Jude. Nice job, man.

  • Fabulous
    author: Kitty Kat

    As always...you never fail to impress. Fantastic album....I can't stop listening to it. XO

  • author: Kevin R.

    Great CD. A fantastic independent release, Jude has bridged the gap between the early overproduced (over-expensed) album, and a possibly underproduced (overly reactionary) release. You won't be disappointed.

  • WOW!
    author: David

    Listening to this CD takes me back to third row, center at the Portland show! The show was great, as is the CD! Can't wait to see him again and for the next new Jude CD. Neither can my wife!

  • Stupendous!
    author: Megan

    Thank you, Jude for another thought-provoking, heartfelt musical journey though the human psyche. Congratulations!

  • Jude delivers!
    author: Beckie

    This CD reminds me of the first time I ever listened to Jude. It is exciting to hear such fresh music and to hear his wonderful voice. I had the opportunity to preview some of these tracks when he recently came to Dallas. I am also very pleased with my purchase and delivery of my Jude CD from CDBaby.com. I will definitely be coming back for more music!

  • author: Kelly

    I love this CD. The simple, stripped down arrangements showcase one of the most beautiful voices in music and the songs are fabulous, alternately hopeful and heartbreaking (with a touch of hilarious).

  • Got .Redemption.? (If not, get it.)
    author: ilovekailua

    A while back, my daughter pointed out to me that the very first album you listen to of an artist will always be your favorite - and generally I’ve found that to be true, but .Redemption. broke that rule. I couldn’t believe how giddy I was with the very first run through of this album. Initially my two favorite songs were Money and Taking More and Giving Less. But, as what becomes the norm with Jude songs, each one takes its turn being your new fav. I am absolutely enthralled with Jude and with this album - I hope that someday he’ll venture to Hawaii for a performance. Pick up a copy of this CD - you will not regret it.

  • Pure magic
    author: Chicago Fan

    Heartbreaking magic! Pure bliss! His voice is so intoxicating ... it makes you feel like you are drunk on love!

  • Another Fantastic Album!!!
    author: Rob

    This is another spectacular album by Jude. A lot of the songs are recognizable if you've seen him in concert recently and it's great to finally have studio versions of some those songs. My favorite songs are probably Your Eyes, Break-Up Song, Run To My Room and All I Want To Do. The only song from his recent shows that is (sadly) missing is Dance Floor. This is an A+ record! I highly recommend it!!! Buy it. You won't be disappointed!!!

  • Jude at his finest
    author: Mike K.

    Relative to his prior albums, it’s a mix of sounds from earlier years that provides Jude with another fresh start. The album shows the release of tracks that Jude had exercised in his live shows for years now, but chose not to release on Sarah. Those tracks include: “All I Want to Do,” “Love, Love, Love,” “Run to My Room,” “End of My Rainbow,” “Your Eyes,” and “Fly Again.” In regards to his previous release (Sarah), the album has more upbeat tunes and electric guitars, but still attains a much more charming and down to earth feeling then King of Yesterday. Simply put, Redemption is Jude in his finest form.

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE Redemption
    author: Kristen

    Wonderful new CD Jude and friends! I've listened to it about 6 times in the last 24 hours and I'm LOVING it! I also bought a copy for my sister in law and she loves it too. My new favorite song is Run to my room.

  • Outstanding!
    author: guiltladle

    I still can't believe that Jude isn't a rock star selling millions of CD's... he's extremely talented and every song on this CD is excellent! Pick this up if you want a quality album through and through.

  • espectacular!
    author: Tweety

    Had been waiting for this CD for what seems like the longest time ever... and I LOVE IT. The lyrics, the tunes, the range of emotions I go through every time I listen to it. Some songs just simply ROCK (like "your eyes", "end of my rainbow" and "in my room"). And how neat is it to have an uplifting "breakup song" for a change? Jude still rules.

  • Fabulous!
    author: Stephanie

    Fabulous! Amazing! Wonderful! Looooooove it! Next best thing to seeing Jude live, which, of course, is even more fabulous, amazing and wonderful.

  • Awesome!
    author: Laura

    Another awesome album from the very talented Jude. Every song is original and great. Stand out tracks, in my opinion, are All I Wanna Do, Save Me, Break-up Song, She's Getting Married, Your Eyes and Money. Great CD, more than worth the cost. Pick one up! You won't be disappointed!

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