Sunday Album Review ~ Eleni Mandell: Miracle of Five
I was originally gonna do these songs for Party Tunes Tuesday, but a dedicated reader said he needed some comforting, soothing music. This is it. “Miracle of Five” is like a hot bath after a day spent working in the rain.
I was reading the latest Paste, when I saw an ad for this album. It piqued my interest. I took a chance and was well rewarded. I encourage you to give Eleni a change.
Eleni is often referred to as a chanteuse. Whatever that means. Simply put, Eleni falls into that Norah Jones category. That batch of chic singers who bridge jazz, folk, pop, alt-country, etc. Besides Norah and Eleni, that batch would include other Late Greats favs like Sasha Dobson, Dayna Kurtz, Amy Correia, and Jen Chapin.
This album is one that will get played a lot in my house. The other night, The Duchess of Straw and I were playing some card with “Miracle of Five” on. It worked perfectly. When we were eating a dinner of cumin-crusted pork paillards with mojo pan sauce, it worked perfectly. When I was folding laundry this morning, it worked perfectly.
In other words, this album is ideal for doing just about anything.
Rating: Da Capo Al Fine =
Siamese Dream
But don’t be surprise if some of her music ends up on Grey’s.
Listen:
Moonglow, Lamp Low
Somebody Else
Miss Me
Or stream a few tracks from her website and myspace.
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Other Albums ~ Ani DiFranco: Reprieve ~ Greg Brown: The Evening Call ~ Ray LaMontange: Till The Sun Goes Black ~ Bob Dylan: Modern Times ~ Madeleine Peyroux: Half The Perfect World ~ Josh Ritter: Girl In The War EP ~ Novi Split: Pink In The Sink ~ Haley Bonar: Lure The Fox ~ Antibalas: Security
Contest Reminders ~ Help The Duke's Quest to Become a Paid Novelist ~ Win Dean & Britta’s “Back Numbers”
Ratings Legend:
Hit It & Quit It =
MACHINA/The Machines of God
Twice Is Nice =
Adore
Ideal Background Music =
Gish
Ready for Grey’s Anatomy =
Pisces Iscariot
Da Capo Al Fine =Siamese Dream
Magnum Opus =
Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness
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Participate and get more traffic
Hello Music lover,
My name is Ed and I would like to invite you to participate in my new project. It’s called JUKEBOX JUNKIES, link http://jukeboxjunkies.blogspot.com . I created this blog so that it would be a place where everyone could share their music world wide. Wondering how this would benefit you? Frankly, I believe you are seeking more traffic to your site and by participating; you would be able to introduce your music and promote your site to the other music lovers. Please join us, because the more the merrier. Kindly read the instructions and further explanation below. Hope to get an email from you. My email is jukebox_junk@yahoo.com .
What is Jukebox Junkies?
This is our place to share and introduce our music to the world. Basically, this site is open to everyone and anyone, especially to ALL music related sites. All it takes is your corporation. In a way, this place will benefit your site when people come here to listen to your music selections, moreover, you would be able to introduce and promote your site(s). Gradually people will start visiting your site(s). As for the others who neither have a blog nor a webpage to link-to, you can just create you own selection of songs by uploading it in the box and post it here. Wouldn't you love to be a blog DJ so others would be able to enjoy your music? Moreover, you can meet people and have new friends. There is no specific music category or niche here. You can upload any type of music, regardless its language, but your comments must be in English.
How it works
You must open a free account by registering with http://www.box.net/ or you can also directly download your music and subsequently open your account at http://www.box.net/ widget (recommended). All it takes is just 5 simple steps.
1st = Select your music files (must be MP3), upload up to a maximum of 3 (you can download more later)
2nd = Create a FREE BOX account (max 1GB / about 20+ MP3 files, depending on your file sizes, for 1 month). Post your email address and password. You manage your own box and MP3 files.
3rd = Click Upload and wait.
4th = (when the screen changes) select your preferred colour for your BOX, the size (just leave it at medium) and state the title of your Jukebox. (E.g. Tom’s Compilation or Rocker's Songs or Pop Idols, anything you wish to name your jukebox)
5th = Copy & paste the HTML/Java code to a notepad. Save it, attach it and email it to me at jukebox_junk@yahoo.com and subsequently I will load and post it here. You can also paste the code into you own web-page and manage it from there, or you can manage it from here, after I have loaded and posted your HTML/Java code.
Note: Don’t forget to upload your MP3 songs. You can do it anytime you wish, but please ensure you have least 3 upload songs before you send me your HTML/Java Code. You can open as many jukeboxes as you desire using different email address and it’s ALL FREE. If you need additional space like 5GB, you got to purchase it.
What you need to provide me
1st = Register with BOX, load at least three MP3 songs, copy the HTML/Java Code and email it to me. Please send me this information.
Your name to be presented:
Your URL / Link:
Your email address: (if you wish to be contacted)
Attach the HTML/Java Code (Notepad format) to your email
Your picture / screen shot of you site (optional)
Any Posting (in words format) (optional)
2nd = You can also write something about your interest in music or why you selected those songs. You can also introduce yourself by writing something about yourself or your site. If you wish, you can send your picture or a screen shot of your site and I will post it together with your jukebox. If you want to have a music video (You Tube), it can also be arranged. Basically, you can send me anything you want to present together with your jukebox. Remember, the more materials and information you provide, more people will be interested to view your box.
3rd = Everyday, I will check my email and update this blog.
Rules
Please don’t send any offensive pictures or any remarks which are unacceptable by the general public cause I won’t post it.
You can add and remove your selection of songs anytime, but it’s recommended to leave it for about at least a week before doing so. Please don't leave your jukebox empty or I will presume you no longer want to participate and i will remove it. Get a new box if you need to share more songs.
If you have any difficulty in the process, please send me an email and I will help you out.
That’s all. Nice and simple isn’t it. The most important is your corporation and commitment to make this blog a successful one. Please provide your utmost support and I would appreciate your commitment. Thank you for reading and participation.
From Your Jukebox Admin
Thank you so much for recommending Eleni Mandell. I got the album solely based on this post and I love it beyond words. I reviewed it myself here.
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