Mack and Holland--Imaginative, intelligent, nuanced--in short, fabulous!
author: Dolly Spalding
I got my Karen Mack CD today from CD Baby, and I must say, I think that she probably can sing anything! The quality of her voice is bright but never shrill, well calibrated, full of nuance and emotion, nicely controlled. I particularly like her subtle turns of phrase, her articulation, her stunning musicality. And as far as Michael Holland's arrangements and playing are concerned, well, he's simply terrific! I really like what he did with the strings (real cello, violins, viola), and of course, his deft piano playing (not to mention inspired guitar). A careful listener (I am such) can find everything to admire in the imaginative and intelligent songwriting, the witty and/or moving lyrics and the accompaniment, which is equilibrated and perfectly realized, with melodious underscoring that never gets in the way, just enhances (and uses such innovative instrument combinations). Of special interest are such songs as "Different for Girls," "Astronaut," "I Remember You," "I Am Home," and especially (maybe my favorite) "Long Goodbyes" that just beg to become an integral part of the inner soundtrack of any discerning listener.
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Loved It!!!!!!!!!
author: Mike Cannizaro
I am so glad I bought this CD. Karen Mack has the voice of
an angel.
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Among the best new CD's
author: Frank DeMayo
Take That is a thoughtful item from a great singer/songwriter. Okay, so Karen is a friend of mine! Check out the tracks and you be the judge. Holland is a top notch producer, and Karen's take on his songs is delicious. Karen and Michael together again!
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Wonderfully brazen offering of full range vocal performance!
author: Paul
Karen Mack's debut , "Take That" offers us a wonderfully brazen example of what one lady is capable of when they can serve up the full range of vocal performance. You'll be pleasantly surprised to find not only exceptional cabaret numbers, but thoughtful ballads and dare I say it , sexy, leave us wanting more, rockers.
For anyone looking for a more vital, more honest, more adventurous vocalist for today Karen Mack is your lady, woman, gal, ............
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