- For the number, see 23 (number).
Twentythree (alternatively styled "twentythree") is the full-length, major label debut album of San Diego, California native Tristan Prettyman. This mostly acoustic folk-pop album was released by Virgin Records in August 2005 and peaked at #24 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. The album was named, at least in part, for the fact that it was released after Prettyman's 23rd birthday.[2] Also, both she and her then-boyfriend, musician Jason Mraz, were born on the 23rd (of May 1982 and June 1977 respectively). Mraz would later propose to Prettyman on December 23, 2010.
[edit] Track listing
- "Love Love Love" (Tristan Prettyman) – 3:25
- "Always Feel This Way" (Prettyman) – 2:55
- "The Story" (Prettyman) – 2:56
- "Electric" (Prettyman) – 2:55
- "Shy That Way (Prettyman, Jason Mraz) – 3:31
- "Please" (Prettyman) – 3:10
- "Breathe" (Prettyman) – 3:13
- "Song for the Rich" (Prettyman) – 3:43
- "Smoke" (Prettyman) – 3:45
- "Melting" (Prettyman) – 3:37
- "Simple As It Should Be" (Prettyman, Jesse Harris) – 3:49
- "Mess" (Prettyman) – 3:50
- "November" (Prettyman) – 3:23
The songs "November" and "Song for the Rich" were also on her four-song demo.
[edit] Critical response
Critcal response to Twentythree was largely positive though conservative, and she drew comparisons to fellow surfer Jack Johnson.[4][5] USA Today gave the album four-and-a-half stars, saying that the "singer/songwriter's breathy wisp of a voice doesn't reveal much range, technically, dynamically or otherwise", but that she does "have a gentle charm that should allow this former competitive surfer to stay afloat under the pop radar."[6] Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B, calling it "husky, pleasant Introspection Lite."[4] People magazine said that "with her soothing folk-pop sounds and sweetly understated vocals, this San Diego singer-songwriter is poised to be the next Jewel", finally giving the album three stars.[2] Christian Hoard with Rolling Stone commented that "Prettyman may not quite have found her voice, but on 'Twentythree' her nice-girl daydreams sound awfully sweet."[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Kelefa Sanneh (July 31, 2005), "The Week Ahead: July 31-Aug. 6; Pop/Jazz", The New York Times :27
- ^ a b Arnold, Chuck (August 22, 2005), "Tristan Prettyman." People "64" (8):44
- ^ Rolling Stone review
- ^ a b Greenblatt, Leah (August 5, 2005), "Twentythree". Entertainment Weekly (832):66
- ^ a b Hoard, Christian (August 25, 2005), "Tristan: Prettyman: Twentythree." Rolling Stone (981):103
- ^ Gardner, Elysa (August 2, 2005), "Hill's 'Fireflies' sparkles". USA Today.
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