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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0093624988373 Label: Reprise / Wea Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea MPN: 422652 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Reprise / Wea Release Date: February 26, 2008 Studio: Reprise / Wea Editorial Review: Product Description: Missy Higgins debut album remains in the Australian Top 40 more than two year after its release and has become one of the biggest selling Aussie albums of all time. Where I Stood, the first single from her new album, On A Clear Night, has already shot to #1 in her homeland. After Higgins won fans in America with her first album and a stateside tour, On A Clear Night was recorded in Los Angeles, and produced by Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Finn Brothers). Introducing a newfound positive, uplifting attitude to her passionate singer-songwriter piano rock, On A Clear Night shines a bright light on Australia s most popular young artist. Album Description: Missy higgins kept a very low public profile in 2006 but that doesn't mean she hasn't been keeping busy. In fact with her typical lack of fuss and fanfare the former triple j unearthed winner spent the second half of last year in los angeles recording here brand new album 'on a clear night'. The highly anticipated release is currently scheduled for the end of april in australia. The album was recorded with acclaimed producer mitchell froom who helmed the recent finn brothers cd and the first 3 crowded house albums plus discs for such acclaimed singer-songwriters as ron sexsmith, elvis costello and suzanne vega. The first song to be lifted from the album is 'steer' - a positive and life affirming song which missy previewed live during the us and uk touring she did in mid-2006. Missy's debut cd, 'the sound of white', remains in the australian top 40 over two years after its release. The album is now certified 9 times platinum and is one of the highest selling australian albums of all time! Album Details: The Album was Recorded with Acclaimed Producer Mitchell Froom who Helmed the Recent Finn Brothers CD and the First Three Crowded House Albums plus Discs for Such Acclaimed Singer-songwriters as Ron Sexsmith, Elvis Costello and Suzanne Vega. The First Song to Be Lifted from the Album is 'steer' - a Positive and Life Affirming Song which Higgins Previewed Live During the Us and UK Touring She Did in Mid-2006. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - One of my favoritesThe lyrics and melodies on this CD are so wonderful. I listen to it often, and hope to make her concert in Seattle. Peachy is very upbeat and fun, whereas Where I Stood is just a beautiful soulful song. Rating:  - niceIt's a good chill CD. I have to say that it takes a listen or two but it grows on you. I enjoyed this CD and it's great as background music. Rating: - Undeniable TalentIn times of pop stars who become famous for being infamous while lip syncing to canned drone like synthetic music tracks, Missy Higgins is truly a beacon of light and hope for a new musical era. Although insanely popular in her native Australia, she is just beginning to grace America with her incredibly melodic voice and extraordinary song writing abilities. "On a Clear Night" is a sophomoric album that exceeds any sophomoric results. Her tracks are guitar based with strong, upbeat melodies. ... Read More Rating: - The One to Get for all your Girlfriends!I am blown away by Missy Higgins. This is the album I'm getting for all my girl friends. I'm giving it to the one who just broke up with a boy and needs to listen to Peachy. I'm giving it to the one who's just broken up with HER girlfriend to listen to Where I Stood. The one that SHOULD break up with her girl: The Wrong Girl..... For the friend who is finally coming into her own: Steer is a faster, fun: "you've finally figured out you can control your own destiny." And then there ... Read More Rating: - Great talentMissy Higgins is a great talent, her music is mellow yet up beat. I myself love the song Angela that she has out. |
