Sing And Dance To Macy Gray

Mon., Aug. 30, 1999

Lisa Hough Lewis & Clark

Macy Gray “Macy Gray On How Life Is”

Macy Gray’s soulful debut album, “Macy Gray On How Life Is,” is one of the best urban albums I’ve heard in a long time. Full of emotion and strong vocals, this CD is empowering, fascinating and unusual.

She starts with a funky beat on “Why Didn’t You Call Me?” and later, on her first single “Do Something,” tries to motivate others, crooning, “You gotta get out and do something. Don’t let the days of your life just pass you by!”

She slows it down and gets sentimental for “I Try” and maintains solid drums throughout. “Still” is another notable venture, as well as her final cut, “The Letter.”

Gray’s vocals resemble Billie Holiday: husky, raspy and one-of-a-kind. Already proclaimed “buzzworthy” by MTV, this is an artist you should be watching closely. There are no downfalls on the CD’s 10 tracks, and Gray will leave you wanting more. If you’re looking for a versatile CD that you can dance, sing or relax to, pick up a copy.

Grade: A

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