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CMC Sounds: Rebecca Ferguson New Music Tuesday

Posted on 29. May, 2012 by in Featured, Music

Rebecca Ferguson first gained recognition as runner-up on the hit British show The X Factor. Her album Heaven (released today) has already gone multiplatinum in the UK and Ireland.

Heaven showcases Rebecca Ferguson’s vocals as a cool hybrid of Macy Gray, Duffy and a cool,young Aretha Franklin. This album is reminiscent of a heavy jazz/ Pentecostal Church sound. Many songs feature heavy percussion and organ riffs; Fairytale (Let Me Live My Life This Way) includes a strong drums and tambourines that bring to mind The Shangri-Las and Shirley Ceasar.

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While the sound seems vintage, the lyrics are modern. Ferguson’s two UK singles Glitter & Gold – Heaven and Nothing’s Real But Lovethis week’s FREE iTunes Single – are a
more subdued than the rest of her album. Glitter & Gold has the same mid-tempo beat as the other tracks, but a dark message that warns listeners money can’t buy you happiness…or love, the message on sultry ballad –  Nothing’s Real But Love. Both songs are strong singles that showcase Ferguson’s vocals and songwriting.

Overall Heaven – Rebecca Ferguson is solid, even though I find the overall production is a little one-note. The other dilemma with this album is because it’s so heavily influenced by the 60′s sound; it might alienate younger listeners and could send her packing permanently to an “Easy Listening” genre rather than the Top 40 charts.

Give it a listen and tell us what you think in the comments below. Here’s hoping that everyone appreciates her artistry as much as the UK has because I think her talent is worth listening to.

WATCH REBECCA FERGUSON PERFORM GLITTER & GOLD LIVE:

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3 Responses to “CMC Sounds: Rebecca Ferguson New Music Tuesday”

  1. Amanda

    03. Jun, 2012

    Loving Rebecca and her incredible voice. If you haven’t listened to it, check out “nothing’s real but love”- single of the week on itunes! http://bit.ly/KIyi2m

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  2. macky-paige

    07. Jun, 2012

    Just bought her CD on iTunes and I am loving it! If you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re missing out!

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  3. Melanie

    26. Jul, 2012

    Hey friends, We’re giving away two copies of Passion Pit’s new album “Gossamer” at a different post. Enter to win here http://bit.ly/Pej5Jw

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