PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
A celebrated singer/ songwriter whose soothing voice has entranced millions of listeners with her hit song, "Fallen" from the Pretty Woman soundtrack, releases her much anticipated CD, Love, Death & Customer Service, a stunning suite of new songs and unreleased treasures. From the smooth jazz single, "Contradictions," to the sweeping ballad, "Cora's Theme," the Steely Dan-esque, "You Gotta Love Those Guys, an inspired cover of "Time of the Season," the invitingly quirky, college radio hit, "Come and Live With Me," and the sweet and upbeat, "You're Mine," Lauren weaves together a hybrid form of pop, jazz, AC and funk influences to tell her story of the tribulations and triumphs of love, death and customer service - all with her signature sultry vocals and meticulously delicious sound production. The CD concludes with an ambitious opus, "Walk Towards the Light," a revelatory, eight minute look at the cycle of time -complete with gospel choir and a fadeout in quasi-military cadence. Love, Death and Customer Service is an honest, melodious, heartwarming, delightful, ironic, and truly inspiring slice of life.
QUOTES:
“Lauren Wood is simply a huge talent. The immensely creative singer/songwriter who gave the world “Fallen” has done it again. Love Death & Customer Service is filled with soul-satisfying songs… all delivered with that trademark alto. You’ll get to the end and immediately want to have another go.”
--Dave Koz, musician
“The last time I heard Lauren Wood's "Fallen" was some years ago in a taxi in San Francisco. As the driver turned up the volume on KKSF, he and I said simultaneously, "I love this song!" I've missed Wood's presence on radio, so it's a thrill to hear her stunning new project, Love, Death & Customer Service. Here, Wood's prodigious songwriting talent is matched by her expressive vocals and outstanding production; "Contradiction" and an unforgettable cover of The Zombies' "Time of the Season" stand out!”
--Carol Archer, Radio & Records Magazine
“Love, Death and Customer Service is the freshest CD I’ve heard in years… and in the midst of a world where every singer sounds the same, Lauren has the freshest voice I’ve heard in years. I’m a fan for life!”
--Patti Austin, Recording artist
“Lauren Wood's new album "Love, Death, and Customer Service" is truly a testament to this artist's great talent and rampant creativity. Acting as producer, songwriter, singer, keyboardist and even drummer, she has created an album with incredible energy and substance. From the smooth jazz-funk feel of Steely Dan, to quirky pop tunes that bring to mind David Byrne or Ani DiFranco, to love songs with the depth and emotion of Kate Bush, she brings it all off with heartfelt sincerity coupled with a delightful sense of humor."
--Wildman Steve Bronson, Program Director and Morning Show Host, WQNR-FM 99.9 THE ROCK, Auburn AL
“With her signature sultry voice and collection of fresh songs this sophisticated “popster” has done it again!”
--Michael Fagien, JAZZIZ Magazine
“Wood has an earthy, deep voice capable of soaking subtext into just about every syllable she utters.”
--Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine
“What will strike you most about Wood’s music is her sultry, sexy voice, but if you get past that, you will find subtly crafted tunes of immense sophistication and insight.”
--John Schoenberg, Radio & Records Magazine
"This is the most incredibly brilliant CD anyone has ever recorded...PERIOD. …If only she would call more often!"
--Lauren's Mother, Dinner Table with Relatives
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