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Kate Havnevik - Kates unique voice, which explores both the very depths and the highs of her vocal range, is as much her trademark as her own music, which is melodic & cool, sometimes dramatic but always intelligently executed. She spices her unusual & exciting arrangements with a touch of electronic programming mixed with conventionally recorded traditional instruments to create the sound-scape that she likes to dress her songs and voice in.
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Song List: Girl From Ipanema/Tattoed On My Mind/At 17/Hey Look At The Sun/I Didn't Know I Was Looking For Love/Invisible War/One Note Samba/Soft Melody/You On My Mind/Lost In Space/Lady Wants To Know/Close To You/Half A Minute/Samba Song/Bridges/Mas Que Nada/Wave/Fly Me To The Moon/Para Sa Akin
Lily Allen - On the breezy, immediately catchy "Smile," the sultry-voiced Allen takes pleasure in the woes of a former beau, while the bleakly upbeat urban ode "LDN" recalls an unlikely fusion of the Streets and Norah Jones. Though part of Allen's charm is in her day-in-the-life, U.K.-specific observations (see the punchy "Knock 'Em Out"), ALL RIGHT, STILL has enough sass, verve, and melody to appeal to a wide international audience.
Feist - Jazz-influenced and classically schooled, Feist possesses a voice with a distinctive intimacy often lacking in trained singers. This warmth complements the well-orchestrated compositions on LET IT DIE with an almost voyeuristic atmosphere, akin to hearing someone singing herself to sleep. The song that will make the tears fall, though, is the 1930s-esque, cinematic piano ballad "Now at Last," in which Feist dreamily sings "What makes winters lonely?/Now at last I know."
Nina - As the first female acoustic artist, Nina also pioneered a wave of acoustic hits, starting with tracks like "Foolish Heart," "Loving You," and all the other hits on her Nina Live! CD, VCD and DVD—which was also a landmark in OPM music. One might recall that Nina Live! was a collection of Nina and her fans* favorite love songs renditions, and which spawned a great senti revival throughout the Philippines. Nina proves just how famous and accepted her remakes are in the market. And now you can listen to her in iTunes.
Jennifer Lopez- You don't need to be fluent in Spanish to appreciate this album, however, it is completely different to anything Jennifer has done before with a much more mature feel, it may alienate fans of her traditional pop music. Jennifer's voice isn't extremely powerful, but it has significantly improved since the beginning of her career, and she's done well to sing some of the ballads on the album. This is a very good album, and it was brave of Jennifer to do a complete Spanish album, and I believe she has been successful in pulling it off.
John Legend- he cool-toned groove of the album's lead-off single, "Save Room," is a case in point, as is the beautiful, mid-tempo "Show Me," which floats on intricate electric guitar patterns and swelling strings. The vibe is deep on ONCE AGAIN, and beautifully restrained; the productions are contemporary and tinged with hip-hop aesthetic, yet they're never overbearing. Horns, piano, tasteful strings, and a pulsing rhythm section provide a sweet canvas for Legend's seductive croon and falsetto swoops. ONCE AGAIN is a true soul record, and Legend is rapidly gaining on his competitors as the king of the neo-soul mountain.
Ben Taylor- He has an ability to pen a catchy tune, and arrange it in an interesting and distinctive way. Ben's sound is reminiscent at times of some bands from the sixties, but not overtly so. It also sounds very new and inventive. Mostly a relaxing sound too, with no heavy or loud tracks to upset a late night chill out session, something this album is good for. All in all, well worth getting if you like acoustic melodic stuff and want something fresh and new.
Paolo Nutini- On his full-length studio debut, THESE STREETS, young Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini offers up a confident set of pop-savvy tunes in the vein of James Blunt and John Mayer. Helmed by esteemed producer Ken Nelson (Badly Drawn Boy, Coldplay), the album deftly mixes mid-tempo rock songs (the scrappy "Jenny Don't Be Hasty") with emotive ballads (the yearning "Last Request"; the regretful "Rewind"), revealing Nutini's raspy-voiced, easy-going charm. A highly successful record in the U.K., THESE STREETS bodes well for Nutini's future work.
Amy Winehouse- Ivor Novello award winner, Mercury Music Prize and triple Brit nominee Amy Winehouse follows the release of her single “Rehab” with the highly anticipated release of this second album. “Back To Black” is the follow-up to her platinum debut “Frank” which established her as one of the most exciting and challenging artists in pop music. She confirms beyond any reasonable or unreasonable doubt that she is a truly remarkable talent and gifted singer/songwriter.
Astrid Swan - She is from Finland. She writes songs, sings and plays instruments. Astrid asks of herself “Am I a conflicting figure, a radical annoyance with my own songs but also with my masquerades and games of beauty? Am I to be seen with the Marilyns or with the Jonis? Why can I not be with the Bobs or the Antonies?” Poverina is the title of her debut album. People who have heard it love it. Now you have the chance to hear & love the record as well, when Minty Fresh Records releases Poverina this spring 2007. If you really want to experience who Astrid Swan is, listen to her music. Astrid Swan is not heavy metal.
Fergie- The first release on Black Eyed Pea will.i.am's record label, THE DUTCHESS seems intent on giving Beyonce, Kelis, and every female pop/R&B singer a run for her money. With production help from Polow the Don and will.i.am (who also contributes raps to a couple of songs), Fergie delivers a record that kicks out spare club tracks inspired by Missy Elliott and M.I.A. (such as the disc's lead-off single "London Bridge"), alongside sultry soul ballads ("Clumsy"). There aren't many surprises here, but THE DUTCHESS is a glossy, fun, and satisfying album, which is exactly what her fans are expecting.
Blue Six- Aquarian Angel along with other gems from Jay Denes are in a class by themselves. It is completely different from other house songs you may have heard or any other genre that Jay presents to you on his CDs. The easy listening songs work well if you have company over and you have it as background music. I guarantee that your guests will ask you who the artist is before they leave. Do yourselves a favor. Pick up this CD. Try it for yourself. Then try it on your guests. You will be glad you did.
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James Morrison - The 21-year-old presents a spellbinding collection of raw, bittersweet and bluesy soulful songs. His voice evokes shades of Rev. Al Green and the late Otis Redding, remarkable for a blue-eyed Englishman imbuing his material with a genuine passion and raw emotion that is honest and inspirational.
Chris Rice - "Songs have an amazing way of stretching people in how they think. If I can get someone to consider a very serious subject through a song, then I'm all about it. But at the same time, I want to make people laugh at a funny thought too. Humor stretches people too! In one sense, they're just songs. Period. But on the other hand, a song can trigger a thought that might lead to a change. That's not unique to music, though. We ALL have that potential with our lives and our work."
Chris Brown - Brown lights upon a clever formula here by combining edgy tracks with a sultry urban-contemporary delivery, and bringing to that mixture the fresh-faced innocence of teen pop acts. Like Usher, whom he resembles in some respects, Brown's music is likely to make 15-year-old girls swoon, yet there is a vitality here and a musical sophistication that promises even better things to come from this young upstart.
My Brightest Diamond - Almost every song pivots around a moment of crisis, distilling stories to their most distressing points of contact: a phone call, an injured horse, a dragonfly caught in a spider’s web. Shara doesn’t share all the information — just the stuff that matters. The effect is a sensational compression of time, in which an entire event is summarized in a single note. This, of course, is the essence of opera. But My Brightest Diamond is much more than musical theater.
Joshua Radin - has the art of whispered singing down to an exact science. Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Utada Hikaru - On her first major-label English-language album, Utada (who previously sold over nine million albums in Japan) delivers a diverse collection of urbane, modern, and, at times, almost avant-garde electronica and dance music. Of course, Utada's remarkable voice--which sounds like a cross between Tori Amos, Yoko Ono, and Madonna--is the center of the storm; on "Tippy Toe," the ex-Columbia University student swoops to great heights and back down again, matching her often intensely personal, wryly humorous lyrics with an unpredictable melody.
Fantasia Barrino - AMERICAN IDOL fans--and lovers of great R&B--are eagerly anticipating the December 12, 2006 release of Fantasia Barrino's second full-length album. Among other highlights, Outkast's Big Boi lends a guest vocal to the first single, "Hood Boy." Fantasia has proven that she has broken away from the Idol stage. She is in a total league of her own with this new hot album. With her statuesque Grace Jones cover pose, she is poised to strike it big.
Robin Thicke - There are hard-grooving tunes here, and downtempo tracks as well. Thicke works a nice contemporary R&B vibe by judiciously mixing choice old-school elements (Marvin Gaye is a clear touchstone) with electronic flourishes and hip-hop inflections, so that several tracks on THE EVOLUTION sound ready-made for radio play. Robin Thicke's sophomore release should be of interest to fans of the new breed of post-millennium R&B stars like Ne-Yo and Jaheim.
Chris Daughtry - His new album, DAUGHTRY, on 19 Recordings/RCA Records fully delivers on that promise, but what's most striking about the North Carolina native's debut is the skillfulness with which he blends his hard won attributes: The rugged voice tempered by an even sturdier sense of place. Emboldened by riveting collaborations such as "What I Want," "It's Not Over," "There And Back Again," and the probing "All These Lives," it's evident Daughtry possesses a durable songwriting presence of his own.
Hem - Sally Ellyson's warm vocals--evoking a whiskey-drinking version of Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn--are at the album's heart, but the songs are decorated with a rich tapestry of unusual instruments that make the simple, folk-based songs more complex without seeming overstuffed. At its finest moments, as on "The Pills Stopped Working," FUNNEL CLOUD is right there with the best of contemporary indie country and folk, and its rigorous song structures and unapologetic pop sense give the album an epic scope akin to Wilco's YANKEE HOTEL FOXTROT or R.E.M.'s AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE.
Kate Havnevik - Kates unique voice, which explores both the very depths and the highs of her vocal range, is as much her trademark as her own music, which is melodic & cool, sometimes dramatic but always intelligently executed. She spices her unusual & exciting arrangements with a touch of electronic programming mixed with conventionally recorded traditional instruments to create the sound-scape that she likes to dress her songs and voice in.
Tony Bennett - Released shortly after Tony Bennett's 80th birthday, 2006's DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC finds the beloved jazz/pop vocalist collaborating with an impressive array of friends and admirers. Amidst a backdrop of lush string and horn arrangements, Bennett, still in remarkably bold voice despite his age, shines on these winning tracks. Highlights include the buoyant "Lullaby of Broadway" (with the Dixie Chicks), the lightly swinging "I Wanna Be Around" (with U2's Bono), and a rendition of one of Bennett's smooth signature tunes, "The Best Is Yet to Come" (with Diana Krall). While duet albums can be spotty affairs, Bennett and his well-selected singing partners make this a thoroughly enjoyable set.
Eva Cassidy - Cassidy died at a mere 33 years of age in 1996, and up until then she'd only been known in the local music scene of Washington D.C. For some fans, the pleasure of listening is enough. Others want to know more: "Who was this remarkable singer? Why haven't we heard of her before? Are there more albums?" Her singing is consistently both strong and reserved, betraying emotion without resorting to showy indulgence. An apt comparison might be an updated, American Sandy Denny, with whom Cassidy shares a special kind of quiet soul.
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Incognito - are a British band, widely regarded as one of the key members of the acid jazz movement. Their first album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with ten further albums following, the last of which, Eleven, was released in October 2005. The band has had intermittent success in the singles charts, with their breakthrough hit a version of the Ronnie Laws tune "Always There", featuring Jocelyn Brown. They have also been a favourite of various re-mixers, including Masters At Work, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and Jazzanova, and have released three albums consisting almost entirely of remixes.
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Up Dharma Down - A Filipino Band got the name from the word Dharma, meaning the laws of life. In whatever case, it is a law that connects everything in existence no matter how diverse they are. This is how the band explains their music, having rather dissimilar musical influences that results into a dynamic sound that still meets halfway as it appeals to a certain group of listeners almost everywhere.
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Totally Country - These are the hottest Country picked by someone who emailed me to download these songs. I am not a fan of Country but when I heard all the songs, I intended to indicate that these selections are pretty decent and sound Pop. Much of the collection's tone is lyrically nice, as evidenced on Rascal Flatts' "What Hurts The Most" and of course, the American Idol's only Country Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" and LeAnn Rimes' "Some People". It's a variety of fine Country hits.
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The Kooks -The eagerly awaited debut of the energetic UK new pop foursome who have been built a significant fanbase with their honest, appealing musical style. The album begins with the slow acoustic 'Seaside' quite a contrast to the rest of the album, but it's still definitely a sing-along and makes a good intro to the rest of the record. It's followed by the loud and proud 'See the World', an anthem by any standard this sets the tone for the rest of the album perfectly, with big verses and bigger lyrics. This is a song from the heart and the lyrics show it.
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Sarah McLachlan - McLachlan's unmistakable soaring voice displays its usual angelic tones and amazing versatility, abetted by the familiar, assured stamp of longtime producer and collaborator Pierre Marchand, making SURFACING McLachlan's most mature album yet. Right from the start, with the anthem-like pop tune "Building a Mystery," McLachlan sets the tone, simultaneously shadowy and calm. SURFACING is an introspective musical landscape, a tight collection of thought-provoking songs from one of today's most talented artists.
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Liz Phair - Indie rock critics and fans have made almost a sport of charting Liz Phair's ever-mutating sound. Phair's music has lived under the microscope, from the homemade Girlysound tapes to the carnally frank lo-fi classic EXILE IN GUYVILLE, the more polished, but still chaotic WHIP-SMART, and the quainter pop of a newly married mom on WHITECHOCOLATESPACEEGG. Emerging from a five-year hiatus, Phair comes out with a self-titled effort sure to give said critics and fans plenty to talk about.
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Lisa Loeb - Rising to modest fame with her surprise hit, "Stay (I Missed You)," which was featured in the 1994 film REALITY BITES, New York City-based singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb charmed audiences with her bookish, bespectacled persona and sugary-sweet alt-pop tunes. This 2006 collection draws largely on cuts from Loeb's first two Geffen albums ('95's TAILS and '97's FIRECRACKER), including the delicate aforementioned song and the energetic "I Do."
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Jaci Velasquez - Though she has been called "the Christian Christina Aguilera" due to her Latin heritage and predilection for slickly produced dance pop, with UNSPOKEN Jaci Velasquez shows once and for all that she is far more than simply a teen idol. First off, Velasquez has been releasing albums since 1996; she left behind the vocal calisthenics long ago, slowly developing into a singer of great maturity, restraint and range.
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Gerald Levert - Gerald Levert was born to sing smooth, seductive R&B. Surrounded by a rich musical family, Gerald was influenced by his father Eddie, a member of the hit-making O'Jays, and formed the vocal group Levert with his brother Sean. In 1987, Levert scored the crossover smash "Casanova," along with a number of subsequent R&B hits. Embarking on a solo career at the beginning of the '90s, Gerald has been pumping out steady, sensual soul since then, and 2003's A STROKE OF GENIUS is just another satisfying step.
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Eric Benet - In the six years that passed after the release of 1999's A DAY IN THE LIFE, Eric Benet's very public marriage and painful breakup with Halle Berry ended up overshadowing the Milwaukee native's skills as a talented, soulful singer-songwriter. Not surprisingly, HURRICANE uses Benet's recent turmoil to fuel songs touching on the crooner's dark and troubled times. But rather than go down the more accusatory path of musical retribution (as the late Marvin Gaye did on 1978's HERE MY DEAR), Benet looks inward throughout these few cuts.
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Basia - Basia is out of this world as a vocalist. She's got a total command of her huge, riveting voice, alternating brilliantly between tender, seductive passages and powerful, thrilling climaxes, and she does so without ever slipping over into show-biz schmaltz. At the same time, this is a mature adult contemporary pop album, with lots of fun and witty lyrics and barely anything that even remotely resembles sappiness such as "Promises", "Time and Tide" and "New Day For You".
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Hil St. Soul - Im a fan of good music. The 20-something year-old chanteuse along with her musical partner Victor Redwood Sawyer (founder of the award-winning hip hop group Blak Twang), make up Hil St. Soul, one of the hottest groups to emerge from Londons underground music scene in recent years that blends low-key hip-hop and soul-jazz into a compelling mix, bubbling under the vocals of Hilary Mwelwa for a set that includes the smooth-as-satin "Hey Boy" the slinky "Baby Come Over," on which she's joined by up-and-comer Dwele, and the regretful, slow-burning "Goodbye."
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Corinne Bailey Rae - Her voice is mesmerizing. I’m currently spinning her songs over and over again. This is a woman, who’s not ever going to be your average ballad singer. In fact, if allowed, she’ll blow you away many times with her “Put Your Records On”. I like the Billy Holiday/Erika Badu feel she gives. I do love her songs. They are pretty catchy - gives me the laid-back feeling that everything will be alright.
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Luther Vandross - Vandross had so many hits throughout the 1980s and '90s, and--more importantly--was such an influential R&B stylist, that any attempt to sum him up on a single-disc compilation is somewhat futile. Still, 2006's ULTIMATE LUTHER VANDROSS, which modified the track list of the 2001 collection of the same name, does an admirable job of capturing the artist's achievement.
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Brie Larson - Unlike her slightly older peers Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan, singer/actress Brie Larson hadn't garnered a high-profile Hollywood career prior to the release of her debut album, FINALLY OUT OF P.E., but that doesn't stop the disc from being a more-than-respectable slice of hummable teen-pop. Although the record mainly sticks to the ultra-slick pop/rock territory of Duff and Lohan, Larson is a more natural and assured singer than those performers, making this 2005 outing an immediately entertaining and accessible record.
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Cassie - R&B singer Mario invited her to be the lead (and only) girl in the video for his single "Here I Go Again", Missy Elliot picked Cassie to be the face of her Adidas "Respect M.E." clothing line, Clean & Clear put her in a commercial, Complex magazine featured her in a swimsuit spread, and Target department store chose her to be on their prime billboard space in Times Square. Judging by this whirlwind of success over the past year, Cassie's future seems to have "star" written in it. Not bad for a girl who broke a school tradition to follow her heart and write her own rules.
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Vivian Green - Whether she's questioning the erratic quality of a romantic union ("Emotional Rollercoaster"), resigning herself to a broken romance over a bed of cocktail lounge piano and trumpet ("No Sittin' By The Phone"), or defiantly questioning a lover's unrealistic demands ("Superwoman"), Green displays a sophistication that continually belies her young age. Her forays into more contemporary nuances like slightly dance-flavored beats on the captivating "Wishful Thinking" further ensures Vivian Green's place alongside fellow Philly denizens Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.
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Jeremy Camp - Camp's powerful vocals take center stage among bashing, Nirvana-esque drums and a thick wall of guitars. "Even When" incorporates gently swaying string arrangements and a waltz beat, while "My Desire" starts as a folky, acoustic-based testament of faith before moving into soaring power-ballad territory. A highly accessible record, RESTORED is a moving (but rocking) declaration of faith.
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Chris Botti - With a varied procession of guest vocalists wrapped in Botti's own GQ elegance and transparent trumpet interludes. They hover like smoke rings in languid and lonely whispers. Botti balances the songs' tempos and moods with great care. A wonderfully moody work showing that the Great American Songbook is always open to new interpretations. Despite the added star power, the record is still Botti's show, as he reminds listeners with his smooth, atmospheric Chet Baker-inspired horn lines, particularly on the gently floating "Embraceable You" and the romantic title track.
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Pharrell Williams - The overall feel of IN MY MIND falls somewhere between hip-hop and urban contemporary R&B, whether on the spare, electro-funk beats of "Keep It Playa" or the smooth, seductive groove of "Baby." A figure as in-demand as Pharrell can get just about any guest he wants, and the list for IN MY MIND is an impressive one: Slim Thug, Nelly, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and Gwen Stefani, all of whom were Pharrell clients at one point or another, make appearances.
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Keri Noble - Her voice is rich and full of the blues. The song writing is impressive to say the least. It's the perfect blend of beautiful song writing, an angelic voice, and simple piano accompaniment. I must admit that some of her songs took a few listens for me to love them, but once I stopped to listen to the lyrics and to appreciate how gorgeous and rich her voice really is, I was hooked on all of them. Enjoy this one loudly!
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Rilo Kiley - Some albums grow on you the more you listen to them and Rilo Kiley's "More Adventurous" is definitely one of those. The tunes are catchy and upbeat, the lyrics make you ponder about life and love and how everything will work out in the end, but the main attraction here is definitely the voice of Jenny Lewis. Lewis adds a beautiful country touch to "I Never", sounds melancholic and pretty on "Accidntel Deth", charming and playful on "Portion for Foxes" and "It's A Hit" and comtemplative on "The Absence of God".
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Musiq Soul Child - The confusingly constructed title of the debut album by Musiq translates to "I just want to sing," and that intention is borne out impressively throughout this recording. The album's placement on Def Jam's Def Soul imprint is not insignificant, as Musiq is a true R&B/hip-hop hybrid. Like any classic R&B singer, though, Musiq presents himself as a love man of the first degree, and the album's focus is decidedly centered on the ins and outs of romance.
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Rihanna - Rihanna's "Pon the Replay" was the jam of summer 2005, and with good reason: its Caribbean-flavored rhythms and infectious, singalong chorus made it nearly irresistible. The Barbados-born singer's full-length, MUSIC OF THE SUN, performed well on the strength of the single, and offered more of Rihanna's commercially tailored dancehall-pop.
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Lyfe Jennings - A prison stint gave Chester "Lyfe" Jennings time to write songs about the kind of everyday complexities that are far from the prevalent "bling-bling" hip-hop lifestyle. Rich, Quiet Storm-flavored grooves dominate these arrangements, and, with a pliable vocal style that falls somewhere between Al Green and Marvin Gaye, the former choirboy readily impresses.
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India.Arie - The singer-songwriter's continues to perfect her unique blend of styles. Smooth and accessible, yet marked by supremely well-crafted songs, TESTIMONY shifts gears effortlessly, moving from breezy tropical tunes ("Good Mourning") to Lauren Hill-styled hip-hop ("I Am Not My Hair"), hitting all points in between.
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Jill Scott - Jill Scott first turned a multitude of heads by penning the brilliant hip-hop love jam "You Got Me," which with the aid of Erykah Badu became a huge hit for fellow Philly-ites The Roots. Scott is easily Ms. Badu's equal in sultry sensuality and subtle vocal acrobatics, and her lush, luxurious lyrics are almost on par with the patriarch of sexy lyrics himself, Prince. "A Long Walk" which is my favourite was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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Lemar - Lemar breathes new life into the UK R&B scene, his voice is a cross between Luther Vandross and Jaheim. This debut album (2003) "Dedicated" has a nice mix of styles from old school soul to mainstream R&B pop. There are many other memorable moments on this album. On the whole a very promising debut im sure as the years role by his song writing will grow to match his unmatchable vocal talents.
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Hed Kandi - "Serve Chilled" focuses is on sunny, brighter chill tracks rather than the more acoustic, introverted tradition of the darker side that's common on Kandi's "Winter Chill". It's the perfect companion for an afternoon in the sun, by the pool, on the beach, savouring beautiful Balearic sunsets or even for the morning after! Hed Kandi has always been about lifestyle. Musically, they've never been just about club records, but their taste extends into whatever music is required for any situation! It's all about diversity!
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Minnie Driver - The Actress best known for her work in films like Good Will Hunting and Circle of Friends, released her first music album, "Everything I’ve Got in My Pocket". Strongly autobiographical songs like the folky “Invisible Girl” and the country-tinged “Fast As You Can” bear resemblances to Neil Young and Cowboy Junkies respectively, while there are hints of Sarah McLachlan and Gillian Welch on such tracks as the more pop-oriented “Wire” and the gorgeous ballad “Home,” about having faith in the power of love to guide one through life.
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Collections Of Buddha Bar Sound - There are several tracks that are new variations on old classical pieces, a Gotan Project Remix of an old Sarah Vaughan track called Whatever Lola Wants which you can also find on Verve Remixed 2, an awesome remix of Telepopmusik's Breathe which fits perfect in this mix and an amazing track called Manvantara by an artist/artists called Bliss. It's great to chill too with, to have playing in the background with friends or put the top down in the car and just blast the stereo as you are driving through the streets.
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Anggun - If you've heard anything from Anggun (Snow on the Sahara?) you know about her voice. It's an odd comparison, but the best I can compare it to is Sade mixed with Cher. What that really means is that she has a unique voice; it has a dark intensity that really sets her apart. This is not a novelty voice or special vocal processing that will fatigue you, like Macy Gray or some other flavor of the week! Her voice is just different. I can't see myself getting tired of her specially the song "Snow Of The Sahara" and "I Wanna Hurt You".
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Scissor Sisters - is a case study in albums that are more than the sum of their parts. On paper, the group's combination of 1970s glam, disco, and pop brings to mind Elton John, Supertramp, and a really sweaty night at the disco with a particularly deft DJ on the turntables. In practice, however, the band uses their influences not so much to create a new style as to render up something eerily familiar that isn't quite identifiable. And while the sense of the familiar makes them immediately appealing, it is the unidentified other that keeps you listening.
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Josh Rouse - With its feel-good vibes, earthy structures, and gorgeously crisp, expansive production (courtesy of Brad Jones), the album effortlessly transports us to the year in question. Moreover, it's clear that Rouse has been doing his homework--his excellent batch of songs bears the influence of '70 songwriters like Carole King, Marvin Gaye, and James Taylor, and groups like America and Fleetwood Mac. But Rouse is no mere mimic; he blends his inspirations with flair. His stylistic melange contains clear reference points, yet stands in its own bell-bottomed jeans.
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Regina Spektor - The music is sometimes willfully primitive, as on "Poor Little Rich Boy," with its sing-song melodies, tumbling lyrics, and countertop percussion. Although Spektor can verge on being cloyingly child-like, she also delivers meticulously crafted, detail-packed songs of great intensity and passion ("The Flowers") and sketches sweepingly beautiful metaphors ("Us"). Spektor effaces seriousness and self-importance with her endearing sense of humor, relishing silliness and absurdity that is nevertheless rooted in emotional truth (particularly on "Chemo Limo").
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Jamiroquai - "Jay Kay returns with another blast of super-slick soul..." In an age of manufactured music idols, Jamiroquai stands out with his original blend and brand of music. He have proven to evolve and stay ahead of what is preceived as good music. He can flatout create music that is great. So if you like good hooks, melodies, and lyrics then check this out. It's an ultimate FUNK!
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Ari Hest - "Ari Hest collects his thoughts and weaves together a selection of inoffensive love songs and acoustic meditations..." Ari Hest realized his destiny while in high school when he decided to trade in his baseball bat for an acoustic guitar. He started writing songs in his bedroom, and brought those songs off to college campuses with him and performed them live.
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Gavin DeGraw - The photogenic young troubadour Gavin DeGraw (he's even got a great name) seems almost preternaturally destined for success on his seamless debut album. "Chariot" organically emphasizes the natural hookiness of the material rather than relying on crass production tricks to shove the songs down the public's throat. DeGraw's voice has just the right mix of ragged honesty, falsetto-tinged sweetness, and pure pop melodicism, and the mainstream singer-songwriter rock he turns out is a refreshingly gimmick-free commodity all too rare for its era.
11 Tracks To Listen
Jed Madela - I can say one of the best voice ever heard. The Songs Rediscovered has everything from The Past. I really like the way Jed put his own stamp on these songs. He gave the song a new flavor and dimension. Everytime I listen to the track "The Past", my mind became a camera, snapping shots of the endless life I had in my past, bright lights, greenery that complimented a very laid back of every home in the province, you know those kind of stuff.
15 Tracks To Listen
Imogen Heap - Although it took Imogen Heap seven years to follow up her solo debut with 2005's SPEAK FOR YOURSELF, the British vocalist was far from idle during the interim, having formed Frou Frou with producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Seal). The disc's most notable track is "Hide and Seek," a nearly a cappella tune that was prominently featured on the popular teen drama THE O.C., and presents Heap's bold-yet-breathy vocals lounging on a bed of electronic effects. A must have!
17 Tracks To Listen
6 Cycle Mind - The 90's alternative rock's present-day modern rock. However you call it, one thing remains constant: Good music rocks. Among the notable cuts in "Permission to Shine" are "Biglaan," "Tunay," "Pa Ba," "Wait Or Go" and "Sige." The carrier single, "Biglaan," is already inching its way up radio charts everywhere.
10 Tracks To Listen
M.Y.M.P. - Make Your Momma Proud or a lot famous as MYMP is the author of the sweetest, softest and most soothing music the Philippine Music Industry could have. Pairing up the guitar work of Chin Alcantara and the most angelic voice of Juris Fernandez is truly heaven’s work. This tandem, together with their other band mates, has brought fans and listeners everywhere great music and pleasant times both with their wonderful personalities and their heart-warming songs.
14 Tracks To Listen
Amel Larrieux - When I first heard this track, I started to feel attracted to her soulful voice. A little funky & R&B and with flashes of middle eastern, west african and indian ethnic styles. She is simply beautiful, musically, spiritually, physically, wholly. Amel combines a blend of musical ingredients creating a warm, eclectic backdrop for her sweet yet soulful voice.
7 Tracks To Listen
Train - Train convinced myself that I'd look back and laugh one day. It's like you know when there's the whole thing that went wrong, at the end you'll get stronger. I could play this while travelling back to Bicol in a sunny afternoon on a bus watching the sky, feeling the breeze that collapses my face.
3 Tracks To Listen
KT Tunstall - As the lyrics tells, "when I find the controls I'll go where I like. I'll know where I want to be but maybe for now I'll stay right here on a silent sea". It sounded pretty laid-back as you just let the world go by, touching the shore where the children play and dwell forever. Such a soulful voice.
10 Tracks To Listen
Tori Amos - Throughout, the music is melodic, inviting, and sometimes even danceable. "Sweet the Sting" mixes church organ with an old-school soul beat and Latin percussion, resulting in a track that has less in common with Amos's usual overt sexuality and more with Barry White-style make-out music. "Sleeps with Butterflies" is a gently jazzy soft-rocker. Lyrically, the album draws heavily from ancient religious texts, with an emphasis on women's role in Christianity a la THE DA VINCI CODE. One of Amos's most reflective albums, THE BEEKEEPER is also one of her most intensely thought-provoking outings.
13 Tracks To Listen
Jasmine Trias - OK, I'm a fan. This sounded a bit of Mariah Carey's first few albums, upbeat and it makes you want to dance. She has definately went R&B totally different side of her than the one she showed during her American Idol days. The Luther Vandross revival song "I'd Rather", her new single (released 2006) just went Top #1 for the most Top Idol Single. Go Jazzy!
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Jazz & Vocals Collections - Renee' Olstead, a melancholy classic. "Someone To Watch Over Me" was recorded by several singers among which Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Elton John. During the credits of the movie with the same name (Ridley Scott, 1987) Sting give a great rendering of the tune. I don't think I still need to tell you why. There are few songs from John Stevens, an American Idol contestant who can really sing few beautiful Vocal jazz on this playlist.
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James Blunt - "Blunt's writing is heartfelt and wrapped in the sort of sugary strums that make couples gaze at each other longingly". "You're Beautiful" is indeed, a beautiful song. It makes you want to be a teenager again and the lyrics always strikes me. The uncertainty at the beginning, and the calm confidence and hope at the end of the song. Wow! Wow! Wow! Man I wish I wrote that song.
9 Tracks To Listen
Avant - In the classic mold of mack-daddy R&B crooners, Avant is a man with one thing on his mind, and it's the sort of thing that's best appreciated in a PRIVATE ROOM. As a matter of course, most of the tracks are in the time-tested slow-jam vein, giving Avant plenty of room for whispering, cajoling, cooing, and otherwise working his musical wiles. Nevertheless, "Heaven" has an almost 1970s-sounding melodic pop flavor. Things get pretty hot in Avant's PRIVATE ROOM, but his simmering, romantic style makes sure that they never overheat.
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Giving up smoking is a big thing. I know that. But the lack of preparation is one of the most common reasons for lapsing, so I’ve been taking my time to make sure that I am physically, mentally and emotionally ready. It’s been like more than a month now.
SS say, "My world just like everyone else is music; its melancholic beat and cinematic silence. Maybe so or my foe? I grew out of my idealism. I believe that changes cannot be made overnight, but they can and will happen if individuals go beyond complaint and into action.". see complete links »
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lol. come on K! go K go K! we’re all behind you (those of us who don’t smoke at least).
btw…i hope that you don’t get lost on my page again lol… well the life blog layout is still the same.. but i’m changing the layout of all my template to web 2.0 compliant. ^_^
uh oh… don’t use IE lol. i think the page will screw up big time. not sure actually. i eliminated all of the tables. so use divs a lot and positioning. only use tables on tabular data.
Thanks Ear, I know you’ll support me every step of the way, providing me the support at this stage of giving up process. “Smiling comes easy when you’re tartar free”.
I quit on April 29. Still on the patches, I have a couple of weeks to go.
It’s not easy, but you can do it…. The urges do go away even when they feel like they are the only thing in the world that is important…. distract yourself for a few and they will pass.
Now, I smell smokers and get disgusted by the smell…. there are still days I want one, but I feel better now that I have since i was a kid…
22 years worth of smoking…. That’s what i just freed myself from….
It’s worth it.
Good luck!
good luck K! I know you can do it…take one day at a time. It may not be easy at first but gradually as day passes by…you’ll get use to it
I’m counting the months to November because thats when R plans to quit smoking as well…or so he tells me…plus come November, because of new stricter rules ~ a smoker has very few places where he or she can smoke in public; nightclubs included!
Poor K, in a dilemma… hmmm, do you what you think is good for you. But of course, we’d be the happiest ones around when you quit.
So, take it easy alright. Step by step. One day at a time… you can do it
chia yo! chia yo!
Don’t believe the liars who tell you that you will get used to it. I’ve stopped sucking Joe Camel’s product over five years ago, and I still have the occassional dream about it. The fact is nicotine is super addictive. The way I look at it, I permitted myself to enjoy a pleasure that smarter human beings just avoid as being too dangerous. Now I will always have to suffer (at a stoplight I can smell a Camel Light from accross the intersection with the A/C on), but that’s the price I pay for an indulgence in my wayward past.
Smoking was sooo good, but having a chance at hitting 60 is better. Besides, the more that comes out about the tobacco industry, the more we know that those bastards just knowingly marketed a deadly product to millions of children for years in the pursuit of profit. I ain’t suck’n their thin, white shaft.
Hi Guppy, I’m starting to realized that there are serious danger with smoking. I am not a heavy smoker but based on what you said, I find it positively true, the urge never go away so quickly. Sometimes it takes several attempts before you’re able to quit for good, but I won’t let it stop me. I believe that my chances of success increase each time if I try.
Thanks for the support and for reading my blog.
Oh poor R, that’s a very tough rules over there even on nightclubs? So which means your dear R will no longer come home at dawn because of the smoking ban.
You should be feeling happy about it tho. Chances are that unless he can lock himself away for a few weeks, he will need some help from you – cook him his favourite food, watch your favourite DVD & let him stay in bed with you. That’s probably a good motivation since he got someone to stop him from smoking. While me, what do you expect from an old stinky cat like ginger telling me to quit? 
I know Asha, I really need to educate myself on this. If I say it, I must do it. Maybe the most effective way is to stop blogging for a short while before I end up looking like a “Whitney Houston on Crack” video.
The sooner I accept it, the sooner I will be able to get well again and kick those “nasty butts” out of my life. Send me some bazooka joe’s gum please.
I guess people smoke for many reasons, each have their own. We complaint of many things, that everything we do is bad for us to some extent, dont smoke, dont drink, dont eat that big burger, its our body if we wish to indulge in such things, let it be. I even often think “if I’m gonna die, I just die, I can die not ONLY from smoking but from anything else”.
But my point is, I want a big support from people whom I think would help me into quitting this addiction – it’s reaally up to me if I listen to them, I can easily discipline myself. If others can quit, why not me? This is not the end, I suppose, it’s just the beginning. I think it’s good to stop this addiction earlier, it’s for my family and for myself.
I’ll let you know when I’m clean, the sooner the better and thank you for visiting.
Oh no K, no stopping blogging, no no.. no way. I can’t live with that! No!
Okay fine, stop puffing but don’t stop drinking.. caffiene is good for your health.
Yours truly
Coffee addict
Hi K! I was just watching the “Tonight Show” and actress Joey Lauren Adams told Leno that whenever someone tells her not to smoke (the usual sermon, I suppose), all it does is makes her want to smoke 10 more sticks.
So I won’t tell you why it’s so wonderful you’ve focused on doing this, but rather how much I admire your courage. I think all of us know what we need to change, to better our lives or to secure our futures; but how many of us are really willing to take the first step, to venture out of our comfort zone into that scary place of not knowing what’s next?
I once commented to a friend that I couldn’t understand addictions. He paused for a bit and said, “try to imagine yourself NOT listening to the radio or to anything while you drive to work or anywhere else.” I felt that moment of panic and dread and I had a glimpse of understanding.
So all I want to say is: K, you rock!
Oh man!
Why the hell did you put that photo at the beginning of your post?
Now all i see is smoke.Lol!
Good luck K and wish me luck too.
Let’s do this!
And you know K, the coffee isn’t such a big deal.
This morning i was afraid to make my coffee because i was wondering the same as you do.
But i did made my coffee and drank it without a cigarette and without feeling the need to light my cigarette for it.
I’ll be here to support you.You can count me in.
tito K! para sa akin: Kung san ka masaya tito, suportahan taka!
good luck K! just take it easy, i guess. and don’t pressure yourself too much.
from someone who doesn’t smoke nor drink coffee THAT much.
good luck, K! the trick is just to say, NO!
(and drink a liter of water whenever you get the craving) 
Good luck. Unfortunately the key to quitting smoking is that you can’t hang out with smokers anymore. It’s like alcoholics not hanging out in bars. You just can’t. Sorry.
One step at a time. Best not to shock your entire system with both nicotine AND caffeine restrictions. Kinda like going on a crash diet.. It’ll never work in the long run because our will power is not entirely formidable.
Huge applause for you and your team for taking action. Folks can keep saying that they’ll quit till they are blue in the face, but you guys actually DO something about it. Salute!
Dear Coffee Addict,
I understand your blog addiction syndroms. Since we all know that coffees have already become the norm for coffee drinking consumers combine with the internet all over the world, I’ll consider your request to keep my blogging instead.
Now that I discovered that my coffee intake can lessen (fingers crossed) my addiction to cigarette, I certainly cannot debate with you whether I should choose between the coffee & blogging addiction together.
According to scientist, individuals who drink seven or more cups of coffee a day is associated with a 42 percent lower risk of diabetes. I am diabetic myself so I thought that I will keep my coffee drinking unless they are from the Starbucks Co.
Sincerely,
Blog addict.
Hi Gigi, by reading this, I still have a few sticks left in my Winfield Blue pack and you kind of reminding me that this seems to be the “moment of choice”. The dreaded ‘urge’ is already such a battle. I thought about it when I was sitting at our staff canteen while I sniff flawlessly with my almost half-ligthed stick, I asked myself if I can really make it, I think I can control these odd cravings and be just fine.
Just give me some moment there until the end of this week, I’ll view these as part of my normal journey toward becoming a nonsmoker. I know I’m not alone. I’m holding on to it and thought about what they would mean to me. Giving up our bad habits is not always easy but they are worth the extra effort and frustration. At the end, I will thank myself for doing this and you for this too.
Hi Trinity, my mission here is to restore my faith in myself. I CAN quit – we can quit. Even if I’ve failed several times in the past, I tried but I understand that this is just normal. Like you, I’m trying to keep the coffee for now, that’s why I feel the energy to talk this over on this blog.
I think it’s just our unconscious mind that made us drool over these addiciton. We often feel that quitting is as though we are losing a best friend but we should not let our unconscious mind tells us that cigarettes give pleasure, so by putting that picture in this post can actually test if it really rings a bell for us to keep the pleasant association with the act of smoking. Remember that the urge to smoke only lasts a few minutes, and will then pass. I’m doing it now.
Thanks Tita G, you’re always been very supportive on me. I feel like you’re a mother to me
And yes, my first few days, I’m drinking LOTS of water and fluids to help flush out the nicotine and other poisons from my body.
I actually made an experiment on how to put a taste in my plain water, I added few mint leaves & lemon cuts by letting it cool a bit in the fridge – it’s very refreshing.
Hi there Vina, first of, thank you for your support-visit. Wow I’m so flattered that a first-time visitor is pushing me to stick with this quest. We should trade links, Ms Vina.
You’re making me start meditating. As I exhale and closes my eyes, I can visualize all the tension leaving my body, slowly draining out of my fingers and toes, just flowing on out. It’s very vital I suppose.
I’m doing it Meeya, thank you.
“I am a nonsmoker”, I always say that to help change my view of myself, and, even if it may seem silly to me, this is actually useful. We can both use it, don’t you think?
Hi other K. A few days ago, you made me confused with your initials as if I was reading my own comments I didn’t wrote.
– so thank you for adding a little change.
I must admit, I can’t pretend that smoking isn’t enjoyable – it is. This is like losing a good friend – and I’m sure, it’s okay to grieve for the loss. I can feel that grief, but I won’t worry, I guess it’s okay. My non-smoking friends would be so much proud if they knew about this. I want them to feel it that I’ll heal. Thanks.
I’m doing it slowly, Pari (my guidance councilor), thank you. Sometimes, I think that life is painful. We all know that it’s supposed to be that way. All of us are faced with grief, loss and struggle. And it’s by our struggles that we define and strengthen our character.
I like to act on it and practice it. So I’m not isolating myself not to share it with everyone. It’s better to let my feelings out verbally, as I quit smoking. Whoelse can do it except myself, right? I know I’ll get plenty of support from most of you – and maybe hugs too, so that’s why I’m asking them from you. Now give me a hug, I smell good today, no trashy ashtray smell. Promise.
I’m proud of you for taking the step forward to quit smoking. I don’t actually smoke grits, but all around me, my friends smoke and it’s horrible to watch them throw their lives away… Most of them aren’t even 18 yet. I do my best to help the people who are trying to quit.
When they’re around me, and someone pulls out a cirgarette and they get that look in their eyes, I quickly pull them away so they don’t get attached to that feeling. I’ve slowly made it my own personal mission to help those who are trying to quit actually quit.
I can’t help them if they’re unwilling… That’s why, I’m giving you my support. Cigarettes are just cancer sticks, nothing more, and anyone who is trying to kick their addiction gets praise in my book.
Good Work K and keep it up. It’s not just your own body that is thanking you, its everyone who sits near you at any time of day too!
Oh that’s nice that you quit smoking starting now! Just think that you’ll be more beautiful everyday so you wont go back to smoking again!
I quit two months ago and I still think about it every day. Be prepared to want to punch every person you meet. But go you.
trade links no problem K! it would be my pleasure!
good luck again and keep us updated on your progress.
Yeah if there’s ashtray smell you’ll get a barrage of nagging from yours truly.
My grand uncle had throat cancer. According to mom, he’s one of the kindest, sweetest person in the world. But he has to pay the price. Why? C-I-Gs.
A couple things you’ll need to keep in mind as you’re going through this period. Tell yourself that these symptoms are perfectly normal. Do not cave in.
Taken from a website
dizziness (may only last 1-2 days in the beginning)
depression
feelings of frustration and anger
irritability
trouble sleeping
trouble concentrating
restlessness
headache
tiredness
increased appetite
Why do you want to go through all these? Because you want your life back.
And it helps if you remain as stress free as you possibly can at lwork and while running errands (bills, bills, bills) for the next couple of weeks. *crosses fingers*.
Hi Max, I think I started smoking very late in my adulthood. It was during my last semester in Medical school when I started to smoke where books was my enemy number one, from one stick to another until it became such a habit. I would hide them away in between my books before my Aunt could nag me. Usually these smoking would sneak up on me during moments of stress – out with friends, partying, or on a vacation (Thanks God I was never into marijuana and all that) or while I immersed in an angry, sad or lonely moment because I complaint about school fees & family away from me. And then a few years later I learnt that coffee & cigarette goes alltogether and I would take ONE, and ZAP! The next day I’d have “just one more,” and before I knew it I was once again a full-pledged smoker, 100%.
I guess the secret of all these quitting is just to hang on and I thought relief is just four minutes away. Thanks for the support.
Noted. I will keep that in mind and whoknows, I’ll be the person sitting next to them telling them how bad it is to smoke. “Excuse me, but is that an exploded firecracker in your mouth?”
I think it’s very helpful Charles, not that I’ve grown, about time to change something for the future – it’s never too late aint it?
Riss, that’s great to know. I would be feeling the same thing I think. I should be brave, I know this is a sign of strength – but it’s always good to ask directions. Glad you came over. Thanks for visiting.
You’re adorable indeed Vina. Let’s keep clicking back. Welcome to the wonderful world of Non-Smoker. Ok easy to say but – I’m going in there.
I forgot you’re my GC, I should really be listening to you. hahaha. Wow most of them defines alot about me. That’s a very honest list. Don’t worry I asked for support so I will keep in mind that I only have a 40% chance of dying due to this bad habit.
I just can’t stop staring at my glass of water. I need some McDonalds. Thanks Ms Pari.
of course you can still drink coffee!!! moderation muna, my friend. and good luck! pitikin mo nalang sarili mo sa ilong if you’re tempted.
I am totally with you, K! Maybe blog away or comment if you feel the urge. I might set up a thread now where you, C. and others can do that. Or, let’s just do that here, and we can use this thread as our support group!
yes, it’s never too late to stop and live a healthier life
ai! has R been complaining to you about me? I don’t nag as much as I should be…hehehe
where are you? is ginger bullying you again? you’re not quitting blogging too right? miss you dats why
Hope you’re alright so far.
I can’t remember whose blog it was… but the writer said something about giving out so much unwanted advice. I’m guilty through and through when it come to freely giving out advice without taking into consideration people’s feelings. So in my self imposed role as your CG, if I do get carried away, just give me a shake, shout whatever. As long as it’s not a poke on the ribs!
wohoo! an end to the ciggie! congrats mehn, time to celebrate!
…here’s a cigar.
Haha dez, I tried, I’m a slow learner but now I think it’s best that I should avoid it. I’m giving Sunday my final vow. But hey, not the coffee yet.
Anywhere Jack as long as it’ll keep me busy – I’ll read and keep commenting. I’m probably terrible in replying to comments but I think this entry is already giving me an obnoxious nagging which is fine with me really
Thanks Charles, life is tough but I can change and give it a GO.
I gave myself a day off, not bad for a quitter. But no way I will quit the blogging. But guess what, it’s true, my blogging is associated with smoking as I write my entries. The other day, I enjoyed watching DVD and didn’t smoke at all.
Thanks C, I’m doing just fine.
Silly. It didn’t actually sound like an obnoxious nag to me, Pari. You’re not defeating my purpose to stop quitting – I like someone pushing me to do it because I believe I can. Actually, you’re a great motivational speaker.
I need a pain killer hehehe but I’m already a grown up so I can do it. Salamat sa cigar Jeps.
I will keep commenting, too, K! And you so can do this!
I find some strange behaviour with coCommenting lately as it doesn’t seem to work easily anymore. Say I have posted a reply/comment but doesn’t sum up all together in one place. Check on this entry at coCo and you’ll see two of the same topic with separate number of comments. How did it happen?
Not sure, but it is not the first time I have seen one thread with http and another with https when it comes to WordPress blogs. Maybe when you submit, double-check that your post references http to avoid duplication. I have a feeling it is how WordPress is set up.
The first weekend’s here already. Time to relax and take it easy. Have you cleared out all those sticks yet? When I was trying to stop the habit of gorging on junk food, I try to remove all traces of them from my sight. Have a great Saturday!
It’s getting weirdier lately. Now what I do is reply to any comments using the bookmarklet instead. This post has a series of numbers in two separate threads. I noticed it when the coCo tends to get busy, I can’t process smoothly with just hitting the enabled coCo button even if I already double-checked the preferences on http.
I’m actually making positive progress in a couple of days. I tried one stick and that covers for a whole day. If I say, “just one stick”, I can make it to zero. Amazing isn’t it?
Thanks Pari, you always know how to make someone smile. I find that in you.
I found my way here from Jack’s blog and just wanted to say good on you for making that first step – the decision that you’re going to stop. I tell you what would be a big incentive – when you cut out the cigarettes then you’ll be able to smell and taste the coffee so much better. Definitely don’t give that up just at the moment – baby steps are the way forward!
You can do it K! All the best, aight?
Wazir has been cutting down on his cigs slowly..
Cold turkey is difficult but if you set your mind to it you can. =)
I’m going to have to come back and check this out. Arrgghh.. too many bookmarks to follow up on!