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* On “Fragile” Michele demands, “Don’t you leave me out on a limb. Can’t you see me out on the edge? Boy don’t tell me no.”
* On “Fragile” Michele demands, “Don’t you leave me out on a limb. Can’t you see me out on the edge? Boy don’t tell me no.”
* Epiphany winds down with “I’m Okay,” an uplifting song that recalls her earlier days." <ref>[http://www.vibe.com/music/revolutions/2009/05/chrisette_michele_epiphany/ "Chrisette Michele: Epiphany: Vibe.com"]</ref>
* Epiphany winds down with “I’m Okay,” an uplifting song that recalls her earlier days." <ref>[http://www.vibe.com/music/revolutions/2009/05/chrisette_michele_epiphany/ "Chrisette Michele: Epiphany: Vibe.com"]</ref>
''The Koalition'' comments on the album were positive, commenting that "it would seem almost impossible for Chrisette Michele to avoid the sophomore slump, but she finds a way by simply catering to an age old rule: just create great pieces of music.":
*"“Epiphany”: Michele breezes through the pastoral-influenced production, crooning “I’m leaving” to a cheating lover that she feels has deprived her living her life.
*“Notebook”, the magnificent ballad, should undoubtedly be the songstress’ next single as she spills her heart about a crush as she can’t find the strength to tell him how she feels so she simply “writes in her notebook, X’s and O’s, beside his name”.
*“Blame It on Me” showcases Ms. Michele and arguably her best vocal performance on the album as she takes the blame and responsibility for a failed relationship even though the two tried their hardest to make it work.
*On “All I Ever Think About”, one of the album’s standout cuts, Chrisette’s sultry vocals personalize the push and pull tug-of-war that relationships can become on.
*“Another One” finds Chrisette detailing the insecurity of a significant other and how he switches his demeanor when his friends are around (something that women can relate to) before handing him an ultimatum: get it together or she’s on to “another one”.
*The uptempo “Fragile” serves as another potential single and yet another standout record as Ms. Michele begs her man not to leave or tell her no because “her heart is fragile”.

*The comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald come full circle as Chrisette croons to her ideal man, her own “Mr. Right”
*“Porcelain Doll” stresses female empowerment as Michele firmly states that while she appreciates all the love and attention, she is not “simple, nor naive” and that she is a real woman, never a porcelain doll.
*“I’m Okay”, the piano-laced ballad & closer,Ms. Michele says goodbye to a relationship, allowing only their memories to comfort her.<ref>[http://www.thekoalition.com/chrisette-michele-epiphany-album-review/ Review]</ref>




==Tracklisting <ref>http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7899663</ref>==
==Tracklisting <ref>http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7899663</ref>==

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Epiphany is the second studio album by Chrisette Michele, scheduled for release on May 5, 2009.[1] In 2008, Michele began recording her second album. In January 2009, "Epiphany" was released as the lead single.[2]

Background

Michele told Billboard's Mariel Concepcion that her new album will be "more upbeat and youthful". Her inspirations for the album are Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly, B Major, and Ne-Yo.[3]

Michele says one of her favorite tracks is the piano-based "Blame It on Me", in which she croons, "Blame it on me/Say it's my fault/Say I left you out in the cold with a broken heart/I really don't care/I'm not lying no more/Say I'm a cheater, a liar, whatever you want/As long as it's over."[3] "On My Own", Michele says, reminds her of her father. "I'm very close to my dad, but recently I've learned how to handle situations on my own, without having him step in for me, and it took a lot of me to be able to do that", she admits.[3] Tracks confirmed to be on the album are "I'm Ok", the hip hop-tinged "Another One", the ballad "Notebook", "What You Do", "Playing Our Song", and "Fragile".[3]

Reception

Maiya Norton of Vibe comment on how her album gained some edge, expressing some anger and heartbreak. She also comment on how Epiphany delivers "consummate R&B: controlled, beautiful, thoughtful, with some oomph.", the up-tempo tracks are still soulful and the perils of love are dominant.

  • "“Epiphany,”: Michele exudes a little bit of diva as her bold new look complements her new attitude. With a chopped haircut and smoldering eyes, she kicks rapper Drake to the curb proclaiming, “I think I’m just about over being your girlfriend. I’m leaving.” And she’s downright convincing as she tosses his clothes into the dumpster.
  • The handclap-filled breakup track, “What You Do” featuring Ne-Yo,show she is no scorned woman
  • “On My Own,” a rich ballad with a soft piano harmony, showcases her expansive vocal range is still a major part of her sound
  • On “Fragile” Michele demands, “Don’t you leave me out on a limb. Can’t you see me out on the edge? Boy don’t tell me no.”
  • Epiphany winds down with “I’m Okay,” an uplifting song that recalls her earlier days." [4]

The Koalition comments on the album were positive, commenting that "it would seem almost impossible for Chrisette Michele to avoid the sophomore slump, but she finds a way by simply catering to an age old rule: just create great pieces of music.":

  • "“Epiphany”: Michele breezes through the pastoral-influenced production, crooning “I’m leaving” to a cheating lover that she feels has deprived her living her life.
  • “Notebook”, the magnificent ballad, should undoubtedly be the songstress’ next single as she spills her heart about a crush as she can’t find the strength to tell him how she feels so she simply “writes in her notebook, X’s and O’s, beside his name”.
  • “Blame It on Me” showcases Ms. Michele and arguably her best vocal performance on the album as she takes the blame and responsibility for a failed relationship even though the two tried their hardest to make it work.
  • On “All I Ever Think About”, one of the album’s standout cuts, Chrisette’s sultry vocals personalize the push and pull tug-of-war that relationships can become on.
  • “Another One” finds Chrisette detailing the insecurity of a significant other and how he switches his demeanor when his friends are around (something that women can relate to) before handing him an ultimatum: get it together or she’s on to “another one”.
  • The uptempo “Fragile” serves as another potential single and yet another standout record as Ms. Michele begs her man not to leave or tell her no because “her heart is fragile”.
  • The comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald come full circle as Chrisette croons to her ideal man, her own “Mr. Right”
  • “Porcelain Doll” stresses female empowerment as Michele firmly states that while she appreciates all the love and attention, she is not “simple, nor naive” and that she is a real woman, never a porcelain doll.
  • “I’m Okay”, the piano-laced ballad & closer,Ms. Michele says goodbye to a relationship, allowing only their memories to comfort her.[5]


Tracklisting [6]

  1. Epiphany
  2. Notebook[3]
  3. What You Do Feat. Ne-Yo [3]
  4. Blame It on Me[3]
  5. All I Ever Think About wrote by Jayms Madison
  6. Playin' Our Song[3]
  7. Another One[3]
  8. On My Own[3]
  9. Fragile[3]
  10. Mr. Right
  11. Porcelain Doll
  12. I'm Okay[3]

References

  1. ^ The 2009 Grammys: What You Didn't See On TV
  2. ^ New Music: Chrisette Michele "Epiphany" Off New Album - Listen Now!
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Template:Cite article
  4. ^ "Chrisette Michele: Epiphany: Vibe.com"
  5. ^ Review
  6. ^ http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7899663
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