Simply Sublime. The soundtrack for a new love affair..... - Lucky enough to have seen Jody Watley perform at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver at the height of her initial commmercial success, I never lost my love for her musical direction. Saturday Night Experience and Midnight Lounge were unexpected delights and with The Makeover the love affair continues. In my personal life as I embark on a new romantic adventure her music dovetails into what I am feeling and experiencing. The Chic anthem I Want Your Love takes on a new life. (The five track I Want You EP expands the love vibe). Diana Ross Love Hangover becomes a darkly delicious delight. Madonna s signature Boarderline has new life breathed into it, but the moment of pleasure is King Britt s remix of Jody s classic, Don t You Want Me.... the ultimate lover s doubtful question when love is at that crucial crossroad. Jody has her finger on the pulse of what life is all about. Experience her with an open heart and you will hear the not so quiet beating of a heart in love......
It doesn t seem like it s been twenty years!!! - One of the benefits of being an Amazon reviewer is that one gets to share thoughts and recommendations with others that have the same inclinations. As a result of browsing my friends and favorites, I came upon this new one from 80 s superstar Jody Watley. Inasmuch as the singer has been out of the limelight for some time, I was not aware of the fact that she has still been making music, albeit being marketed in foreign markets.Well, am I glad that I rediscovered this talented diva. Not only does she sound as if the past twenty years since her solo debut album was just yesterday, she looks as though she hasn t aged a day.The album itself is pure delight, with the singer revisiting two of her hits (Don t You Want Me and Friendz) and performing new songs that add to her bevy of danceable tunes. Don t You Want Me segues seamlessly with the toe-tapping-makes-ya-wanna-move Waiting in Vain and A Beautiful Life. Following these three songs comes the socially-conscious Bed of Roses which then leads to Watley s version of some standards.By that, I mean the singer s covers of songs that could be labeled modern classics: Chic s I Want You Love, Diana Ross s Love Hangover, Madonna s Borderline, and a medley of The Carpenters Close to You/Superstar/We ve Only Just Begun. Not only does Watley rework them, she adds a seductiveness that was noticeably absent in their original forms.She definitely comes across as a woman of experience but still maintaining her sexual allure.And the piece de resistance, dancewise, is the makeover of the title cut from her last album, Midnight Lounge. This is retro disco for a modern audience and it works to the max.It is hoped that Watley gains new fans and that this disc is not limited to those of us that were around when she danced on Soul Train so many years ago.
STILL HOT - Jody Watley is amazing, she continues to release consistant material and The Makeover is no exception. Best tracks are: Waiting in Vain, A Beautiful Life, A bed of Roses, I want your Love, Love Hangover, Boderline, Close to you, honestly, the only two songs I don t like are her older songs Friendz and Don t you Want me. Dead horses!, she needs to give up remaking these songs over and over again, this is my only complaint, truly the best of the best are the songs she wrote for this CD. The voice is still excellent, it is a shame that she does not get more attention these days. We love you Jody and please keep releasing excellent material.
One Of Music s Best Secret - I still can t understand today s radio. This a collection of great music. Some madeover. Some new. Jody put her touch on Marley, Miss Ross, Chic, Madonna and Karen Carpenter. She worked with some of the hottest dance remixers like Ron Trent and another secret 4 Hero. Dance Queen Diva? She earned the name. The Queen of Smooth, Soultry Singer, Poet (Bed Of Roses), and gifted song writter are all names she can wear well with this release. Didn t care for the makeover of her Friends. Do yourself a favor and check out her live shows. Get a peek at her Myspace page.
More Cooled Out Trip Hop from Jody Watley - Jody Watley continues to grow as an artist and explore chill down space age dance turf on her latest, The Makeover, a worthy successor to her superb Midnight Lounge. She essays a heady melange of eclectic covers (from Chic to The Clash), reimaginings of some key Watley tracks from her hit catelogue, and some terrific new songs (A Beautiful Life, A Bed of Roses) that are the highlight of this thoroughly enjoyable collection and demonstrates that not only can she make you dance, she has some food for thought for ya, too!