Mandy Moore

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These days there are more pop tarts on the charts than on the grocery shelves, and it's awfully hard to tell the kewpie pies apart. Granted Mandy Moore isn't exactly heading into Björk territory, but at least the 16-year-old is attempting to stake her own space. Jon Secada and Emilio Estefan Jr. supply Moore with percussive cuts like the single "In My Pocket" which is laced with a sinewy Middle Eastern sound. Moore also offers up jangly, breathy cuts like the heartfelt "17" which suit her cotton-candy vocals nicely. This isn't great art, but it is enjoyable, disposable pop, and that ain't shabby. --Amy Linden

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Average customer rating: Suprisingly a GREAT cd WOW I'm happy for her, she is doing what SHE wants! Not what I imagined it would be The best Mandy Moore album!

Wild Hope Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Firm Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: My December It Won't Be Soon Before Long Lost Highway The Best of Mandy Moore Dignity ASIN: B000PC1QLU Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. Extraordinary
2. All Good Things
3. Slummin' In Paradise
4. Most Of Me
5. Few Days Down
6. Can't You Just Adore Her?
7. Looking Foward
8. Wild Hope
9. Nothing That You Are
10. Latest Mistake
11. Ladies' Choice
12. Gardenia

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Back in the 1990s, when Mandy Moore was still trying to outmaneuver fellow junior glamazons Britney, Jessica, and Christina up the pop charts, the best song she was able to pull from her bag of tricks was "Candy," a tune that was way more Twizzler than Starburst. Cut to 2007: Moore, a respected Hollywood actress (never mind the Diane Keaton dud Because I Said So), has made a record that reflects the artist that--against some heavy odds--she's become. Wild Hope, co-written with the cred-conferring team of Rachael Yamagata, Lori McKenna, and the Weepies, should earn her a spot on adult-alternative radio alongside format regulars Dar Williams, Sarah McLachlan, and Jonatha Brooke. Its songs, like the achy "Gardenia," sung over a gently plunked piano, aim at confession and clarity: "I'm the one who likes to make love on the floor," the chorus reminds a vacant-eyed lover. Earlier, on first single "Extraordinary," Moore pours her rich, country-rubbed, Anna Nalick-like vocals into self-scrutiny and renewal: "I was a starling, nobody's darling/Now I'm ready to be extraordinary," she sings. Talent will be Moore's ticket to the transformation she's going for--no wild hoping necessary. --Tammy La Gorce

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Customer Reviews:

Suprisingly a GREAT cd.......2007-08-01

I am going to preface this review by saying I never in a MILLION years would think I would actually buy a Mandy Moore cd. I am a fan of singer/songwriters like Kim Richey, Jonatha Brooke, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dixie Chicks just to name a few. The only reason I bought this cd was because Chantal Kreviazuk wrote a song called "Gardenia" with Mandy.

Well let me tell you something--the cd has not left my car. I also play it constantly on my Ipod and Itunes on my computer. Its a fantastic cd that reminds me of a cross between Michelle Branch/Anna Nallick/Joni Mitchell/Jonatha Brooke.

I would honestly have to say this cd has been my favorite of 2007 from beginning to end. I never skip a song.

Mandy Moore??? Who knew?? Great songwriter and a fantastic voice. Its a shame this cd will not get the sales it deserves because people think artists like Fergie are actually "good".

WOW.......2007-07-26

With stunning good looks and superb acting talent, I can't understand what else she needs... and then I hear this CD. Great music. In fact probably my favorite this year. Amazing. I love her voice and once again I have to mention the music is great. Recommended for anyone.

I'm happy for her, she is doing what SHE wants!.......2007-07-25

This is a great album. whats cool is she finally got to write her songs and move totally clear of that bubble gum crap she used to do. I hope she continutes on this path of her new style.

Not what I imagined it would be.......2007-07-23

I have been a Mandy Moore fan since "A Walk to Remember." I was so excited to hear that she was coming out with a new cd. I bought it the day it was released. It is different from her previous music, which I'm glad. I didn't care for that pop she was singing. She has a beautiful voice. I am liking it more everytime I listen to it. I don't think I regret buying this cd. It's easy on the ears. It's nice to listen to something out of the ordinary. It's kind of folk music. Buy it and be prepared for something differnt.

The best Mandy Moore album!.......2007-07-22

This is by far the best Mandy Moore album. I love all the songs in this album. This is actually the Cd that's been playing in my car ever since I got it. The best! And I love Mandy Moore as a singer and actress.

Average customer rating: More of Moore Forget "Wild Hope"; This Is the REAL Mandy Moore! The Best of Mandy Moore Comprehensive Overview of an Underrated Vocalist Good CD

The Best of Mandy Moore Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: A Walk to Remember Wild Hope Coverage Mandy Moore I Wanna Be with You ASIN: B0006A9GE0 Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Candy
2. Walk Me Home
3. So Real
4. I Wanna Be With You
5. In My Pocket
6. Crush
7. Cry
8. Only Hope
9. Have A Little Faith In Me
10. Can We Still Be Friends
11. Senses Working Overtime
12. I Feel The Earth Move
13. Top Of The World
14. Secret Love

Customer Reviews:

More of Moore.......2007-07-18

This is a good overview of Moore's work through the early 2000s. Granted, she hadn't even been around 5 years as of the release of this album, so there wasn't yet all that much to pick from. Mandy definitely has time to keep developing, keep putting stuff out there. Anyway, this album is a very listenable compilation, not much stuff that blows you away, just enjoyable music. The album does show some of the development of Moore from the bubble-gum stuff to more mature work. The song "In My Pocket" is a very good song and an exemplar of the development beyond bubblegum. It is genuinely different and interesting, with a Middel Eastern groove to it. Another excellent tune is "Senses Working Overtime." It's an excellent melody and very catchy, as are the lyrics. Keep working Mandy.

Forget "Wild Hope"; This Is the REAL Mandy Moore!.......2007-07-10

I would recommend this disk to anyone who likes the early(and, in my opinion, better) work of Mandy Moore. Here you get early gems like "Candy", and "Walk Me Home". And From "Coverage", you get "Senses Working Overtime", "Have A Little Faith in Me", and her remarkable arrangement, of Carole Kings; "I Feel The Earth Move"; which could easily pass for yet another Santana/Michelle Branch. collaboration.
Not every song here is good, but the ones that are, are worth repeated listenings.

I think Mandy should just stick to singing, as she did here with her early work. She is NOT a songwriter; she just THINKS she is. I don't think "Wild Hope" is very good, all the songs on that album sound the same.

So if you want to hear the REAL Mandy Moore , pick up a copy of this. Accept no imitations(like "Wild Hope").

-Chris

The Best of Mandy Moore.......2007-07-05

This CD has a little bit of everything for the Mandy Moore lover. If you've never listened to her, she has a sweet, yet alluring voice and utilizes her musical team to the max. You won't be disappointed in this one.

Comprehensive Overview of an Underrated Vocalist.......2007-06-28

Much better than most Greatest Hits compilations - in fact, this has more substantial material than even Madonna's second Greatest Hits Compilation (GHV2).

This probably isn't going to get many positive credits because `Mandy Moore' as a name is perhaps known more for teen-pop, unfortunately. Many gems are strewn throughout this stellar CD. The early hits from the late 1990s, such as "Candy" and "Walk Me Home" which still sound fresh and invigorating, share space with her slower songs like "I Wanna be with You".

Many songs off "Coverage" are included - my personal favorite being her cover of "Senses Working Overtime" and "Can we still be friends?". The production on these songs are impeccable. Mandy's much neglected soundtrack songs, such as "Cry" and "Only Hope" (both exceptionally beautiful songs from "A Walk to Remember") are found here.

The best things here are from Mandy's self titled album from the early 2000s - this was a huge critical success and commercial failure at the time, but it contained many of her best tracks - the Kylie Minogue-inspired "In My Pocket", and the huge TRL hit "Crush".

That said, its amazing how many actual hit singles this girl has. For some reason, shes huge in Australia, and most of these songs charted there.

If you're debating whether an artist as `new' as Mandy Moore needs a greatest hits collection, well think again. She has been around for eight long years in the music business, and almost every song by her is an occasion to remember.

I would suggest buying this instead of downloading it, due to its' probable prominence on your stereo. Guaranteed, you will wear your copy out within weeks.

Good CD.......2007-02-07

This CD was really good. It has all her classic songs, all the favorites. Its a great CD to play if you work in an office setting

Average customer rating: Good Music Awesome Surprise! She is AWESOME!!! Incredible! Surprise! this IS GOOD

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Tracks:

1. Senses Working Overtime
2. The Whole Of The Moon
3. Can We Still Be Friends
4. I Feel The Earth Move
5. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
6. Drop The Pilot
7. Moonshadow
8. One Way Or Another
9. Breaking Us In Two
10. Anticipation
11. Help Me
12. Have A Little Faith In Me

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In a pop world where history is rarely acknowledged beyond whatever American Idol dishes out, Mandy Moore has discovered a stash of old records. The 19-year-old singer-actress who first appeared with 1999's "So Real" has now decided to stretch her artistry with a dozen '70s and '80s touchstones. The results are mixed, but in the end Coverage is a success. Never over singing just because she can, but in proudly good voice, she brings worthy new shades to XTC's "Senses Working Overtime," Todd Rundgren's "Can We Still Be Friends" and Blondie's "One Way or Another," while acknowledging the breakthroughs of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon . Whether she'll continue to follow this path is unknown, but this CD is an achievement Moore can be proud of. --Heather Court

Customer Reviews:

Good Music.......2007-03-18

When mainstream artists choose to re-make older songs, the tracks that are re-done are often radio hits that exist in several forms already. With Mandy Moore's 2003 album, "Coverage", this practice took on a slightly different feel. While all the tracks on the record are covers (hence the title), they are relatively unknown to today's fans.

It's unusual for someone choosing to cover 70s and 80s songs to pick hits by artists like Todd Rundgren, Carly Simon, or Cat Stevens. This, however, is exactly what Moore has done. There are no Eagles or Fleetwood Mac to be found; not that those artists are bad, per se, but that their music is so often re-done that modern listeners are already familiar with it.

Not only are the songs different choices for a teen singer to cover, but the tracks are well-done. The original versions shine through, and while Mandy has put her hallmark vocals on the hits, they aren't changed around beyond recognition. For perhaps the first time since the 1960s, when re-making songs was common practice, tunes are displayed with respect to the original artist.

Normally, I stray away from covers. But this CD is simply full of good music. Listening to these tunes, I have a new appreciation for the lesser-known tracks by Elton John and Cat Stevens. And isn't that the whole idea behind listening to music?

Awesome Surprise!.......2007-02-15

While most people dismiss Mandy as a teeny bop pop star this CD will definately prove them wrong..This CD was sadly overlooked when released and ,yet,it is by far one of the best 'cover' albums I've heard..rather than just change the styles and add her own twists to the originals, Mandy makes the songs her own while staying true to the original and sings them from the heart and soul even though most of these songs were written and performed before Mandy was even born...She is spunky,fun,soulful,and does a beautiful job on every track...so much so that I listen to it constantly from beginning to end without skipping a single track because they're all excellant! Favorites(which are really hard to say since I like them all!) are "The Whole of the Moon","Can We Still Be Friends?","Drop The Pilot","Moonshadow","Breaking Us in Two",and "Help Me" but,like I said I love every cut! I'm actually old enough to remember when these songs first came out so if this CD can enchant an older guy like me it will be a great CD for older people who might have run from it and definately a must for those too young to have heard the originals and can now discover them...KUDOS to Ms.Moore for an awesome,up lifting,gorgeous CD that anyone can enjoy...she's a huge cut above the crop of 'new' teen girl singers like Britney and Jessica and she proves it with her "Coverage" CD...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

She is AWESOME!!!.......2006-11-19

She is already awesome, but this collection is by far her best. This CD shows her strong vocal ability and she covers the original songs very well. Not taking them to the extremes of where they sound fake or phony like other covers have been covered in the past by other artists. Out of all her music previously, she showed much more maturity for a CD that Sony refused to promote or have anything to do with. Mandy did her style of music, and did it well. Sony should be ashamed of themselves for not promoting such a wonderful CD to its fullest potential. Mandy Moore is very talented, and this CD shows just how talented she truly is.

Incredible!.......2006-10-08

Mandy Moore sure is smart. It's evident in her 2003 album, "Coverage." Most people would think an album of covers would consist of material usually sung on American Idol(like the horrid Clay Aiken's A Thousand Different Ways), but Mandy Moore actually finds good old songs that aren't even completely suitable for radio. It's obvious that Moore didn't find songs for a singles album, but songs for an album that you can listen through the whole way without skipping a track. Usually the lead single is good and the rest is [...], but not with "Coverage." When I first purchased this album I had never heard most of these songs in my life, except for "One Way or Another" 'cause that was a major "duh." Even though her previous self-titled was good, Mandy Moore uses her vocals much better on this take. Instead of staying in her high pitched state she sings a little lower than usual and for the most part, you can totally tell that she had a blast recording this album and you can tell she's singing with a smile on her face on songs like "The Whole of the Moon." This album is so much better than the early albums of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, and even Christina Aguilera's "Back to Basics" falls short of achieving the effect Mandy Moore does with "Coverage."

Surprise! this IS GOOD.......2006-05-17

Let me start off by saying I am generally not a fan of these teen stars. Hanson's "Umm Bop" IS the worst song of all time.

I heard one of the songs on Internet radio and took a chance on this one. Wow, it is good stuff. The songs range from early 70's to early 80's. She doesn't stray too far from the originals but adds enough new flavor and current production for a catchy and enjoyable record. Great job.

I agree with below review of the best songs being the Carly Simon, Todd Rundgren, Carole King and Joe Jackson ones.

Average customer rating: More mature with improved vocals, yet not super strong "Save my best behavior for a little later..." Widely overlooked and underrated A Discovery I Was Never Expecting.... Great album--needed more promotion

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Tracks:

1. In My Pocket
2. You Remind Me
3. Saturate Me
4. One Sided Love
5. 17
6. Cry
7. Crush
8. Only Took A Minute
9. Turn The Clock Around
10. Yo Yo
11. From Loving You
12. Split Chick
13. When I Talk To You

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These days there are more pop tarts on the charts than on the grocery shelves, and it's awfully hard to tell the kewpie pies apart. Granted Mandy Moore isn't exactly heading into Björk territory, but at least the 16-year-old is attempting to stake her own space. Jon Secada and Emilio Estefan Jr. supply Moore with percussive cuts like the single "In My Pocket" which is laced with a sinewy Middle Eastern sound. Moore also offers up jangly, breathy cuts like the heartfelt "17" which suit her cotton-candy vocals nicely. This isn't great art, but it is enjoyable, disposable pop, and that ain't shabby. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

More mature with improved vocals, yet not super strong.......2006-08-17

I'll start off by saying that I'm a big fan of pop and I like all of the major U.S. pop singers/groups from 1997-2001. I even own at least the debut albums of Mandy, Jessica, Christina, and Britney, and I like all of them. And I think all of them have some type of talent or charisma (or both).

I must say that from what I heard of this album, I feel it was a step in the right direction for Mandy. Sure, she had a few catchy songs on the So Real album in terms of beats and lyrics, but her vocals weren't too good, and overall, the album was a little bit on the too cutesy side. After she released the "I Wanna Be With You" song, there was a major change in her vocals, in which she showed she had a nice quality to her voice, and I think it made people notice more that she was talented. She continued with the new style of singing on this album, and it helps to make this album a breath of fresh air compared to So Real. In fact, I must say that out of the four major young pop divas here in the U.S., Mandy is the only one who I feel has actually improved her vocals, while the others have gotten slightly worse or way worse, in my opinion.

However, I feel that though this album had better vocals and a more mature style that reflected Mandy growing as a person and an artist, it still suffers from something So Real did, and that is a lack of strong songs. I think that on a whole, the Mandy Moore album is more listenable, so I would call this album an improvement over So Real, but there are only a few standouts, and the rest of the songs are lukewarm and sort of dull to me. I believe she released the best songs ("In My Pocket," "Crush," "Cry"), but several of the other songs weren't enough to hold my attention.

For fans who prefer more "pure pop" or R&B tinged pop that some of the other pop stars are doing, this album might not be for you, because it's more rock influenced (think Michelle Branch, Avril, Ashlee, etc). I just think Mandy needs to get more strong songs for the whole album overall the next time she releases an album, and I think she'll be fine. Had this album even come out a year later (in 2002), I think it could have been more successful because other pop-rock artists such as Michelle Branch and Avril Lavigne were starting the young-female-pop-with-a-rock-edge movement in music, and I think Mandy could have fit right in. Best of luck in the future Mandy.

"Save my best behavior for a little later...".......2006-08-07

Mandy Moore's self-titled third album is her all-time best work. She only penned one track, When I Talk To You but the rest of the songs are quite good and interesting. Standout tracks include: In my Pocket, Turn the Clock Around, 17, One Sided Love, Saturate Me, Cry, and Crush. The rest of the songs are just ok, kind of strange like the songs Yo-Yo, Split Chick, and From Loving You. On the song, Turn the Clock Around, Mandy shows tremendous growth as a singer, she sounds surprisely like Jewel on this particular track, "Maybe I never knew the rightaway, kept my love hidden underground..." She rocks, she soothes, she can intrigue a very stubborn listener into liking her unique sound. This album is not bubble gum pop, it's a very mature album from one of the better pop princess' of the late '90s.

Widely overlooked and underrated.......2006-03-22

Out of all the albums that came out from the teen pop machine, I think Mandy Moore's self title album is a widely overlooked gem that deserves to be heard by all pop music lovers. Due to the lack of promotion, this album generally bombed though it managed to sell over a million copies worldwide and enabled Mandy to produce her final album for Epic 'Coverage'. This album is an artistic feather on Mandy's cap as it displayed the purity and appeal of Mandy's voice matched with diverse musical backdrops and brilliant songwriting that encapsulated the spirit of youth.

Most notable are the songs helmed by mega-producer Emilio Estefan who gave Mandy an eastern-asian vibe to all her songs never displayed before. Songs like 'In My Pocket', 'One Sided Love', and 'Saturate Me' would make you want to dance and get lost in the intoxicating rhythms and tribal yells. While on the other hand, heartfelt ballads like 'Cry', '17' and 'From Loving You' are perfect for a lazy, drippy Sunday afternoon. Perhaps a foreshadowing of Mandy's new alt-pop oriented direction are discerned in the album's best tracks: 'Split Chick', 'Yo-yo', 'Turn the Clock Around' and the unabashedness coyness of 'Crush'. Overall, I would recommend this album to everyone--the ballads sparkle, the guitar based tunes are spunked with attitude and the Estefan tracks are perfect for the dancefloor. Give this one a try--I'm sure you'll love it.

A Discovery I Was Never Expecting...........2006-02-16

All right ever since the age of thirteen I have broken away mainly from the pop scene, seeing it as shallow and unrealistic and with many pop artists they all sounded the same so I went out looking for new sound. I ended up hitting the adult alternative scene and never looked back. I am known for actually being fan of all the anti- Spears singers such as Alanis Morissette and Anna Nalick. Matter of fact the only reaosn I bought this album was for two songs- The Crush and In My Pocket songs that actually did catch my ear and I had a little extra money to play with so I thought why not get two fun songs?
For a long while I had put this album on shelf and only two weeks ago did I put it back in my computer just to listen to for fun from the first to last song. I found an amazing discovery- Mandy Moore is pretty good.
I will admit her songs are still layered with a lot of sugar but this light- hearted tenderness laced throughout the songs make for an enjoyable listen. Instead of acting like sex- craved tennager like Spears she actually seems like a girl who wants to mature and is proving it through songs such as Cry, Crush and When I Talk To You. These three songs show the blossoming maturity that Mandy could come well into if she follows an honest road to music. Her songs though are like fellow singer Cherie's, they are on only one subject and she should try to stretch into more mature songwriting. Her sound though is lovely and addictive after a few more listens. This is music you listen to when you're relaxed or want just a little tenderness to fill an otherwise stressful day.

I'll be interested in hearing Mandy Moore in the future, I hope she only grows more strong.

Best songs: In My Pocket, You Remind Me, Saturate Me, 17, Cry, Crush, It Only Took A Minute, and When I Talk To You. The rest of the songs fade compared to these tracks.

Great album--needed more promotion.......2006-01-31

Britney Spears remains the most successful and influential of all the late '90s female pop stars, but Mandy Moore is the most believable. Sure, her late 1999 debut So Real didn't really do anything on the charts or musically ("Candy" proved to be the only real hit single from the record); 2000's I Wanna Be With You featured a nice title single, but lacked anything more. In 2001, though, Mandy Moore put out a self-titled truly sophomoric record she can be proud of. Even though it doesn't feature anything as indulgent as Britney's 2001 smash "Slave 4 U," Mandy Moore (the album) proves its prowess in terms of musical genius: "In My Pocket" combines Middle Eastern Bollywood with dance floor Top 40; "Cry" is the album's best song and most original; "Crush" is sweet, like "Walk Me Home," but like it lacks a major hook. Surely Moore's effort, deemed Best of Pop for 2001, would get the recognition from listeners as it did from critics; sadly, though, the record stalled soon after its release despite its critical acclaim. Never the less, Mandy Moore is a release truly worthy of its critical success, no matter what listeners think.

Average customer rating: Now 4 Vol. 4 Item never received "NOW 4"; Not 4 Everyone Now thats music 4

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Tracks:

1. Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
2. (You Drive Me) Crazy - Britney Spears
3. I Need To Know - Marc Anthony
4. Candy - Mandy Moore
5. Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65
6. It Feels So Good - Sonique
7. I Belong To You - Lenny Kravitz
8. I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
9. I Wanna Know - Joe
10. Try Again - Aaliyah
11. Wating for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez
12. Get It On Tonight - Montell Jordan
13. Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
14. Then The Morning Comes - Smash Mouth
15. Meet Virginia - Train
16. I Try - Macy Gray
17. This Time Around - Hanson
18. All the Small Things - blink-182

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The fourth in the series of Top 40-tracking compilations strikes a good balance between pop radio played-to-death singles, R&B standouts, and straight-up rock chart stormers. The beginning of the disc is packed with requisite teen pop; however, the Britney Spears offering "(You Drive Me) Crazy" will probably disappoint those who were hoping for the more recent "Oops!... I Did It Again"). This disc, where the Italian group Eiffel 65's dance-pop smash "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" lives in the same space as Blink 182's "All the Small Things," Ben Harper's "Steal My Kisses," and Macy Gray's "I Try," is like channel surfing during drive-time radio hours and scoring with every hit of the "seek" button. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

Now 4.......2007-02-15

Backstreet Boys - Larger Than Life: This was a great song to dance too at the club when it came out. A

Britney Spears - (You Drive Me) Crazy: This is my favorite Britney song of all time. Not only is the beat great but it makes me want to sing along. A+

Marc Anthony - I Need To Know: No I don't need to know and this song is just awful I always skip it when I listen to this cd. F-

Mandy Moore - Candy: Great song and great singer. I always did like Mandy Moore's music. A

Eiffel 65 - Blue: This song was awesome; that is all I can say. I loved the song and the music video. This is one of the best songs on the cd. A+

Sonique - It Feels So Good: It depends on my mood with this song. I like the singer but this song was overplayed. C

Lenny Kravitz - I Belong To You: This wasn't one of Lenny's best songs and this song was 2 years old at the time this was released but it is catchy none-the-less. B

Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You: I liked this song; I danced to it at my wedding reception. It is very romantic. B+

Joe - I Wanna Know: Like the previous song, this is another romantic song that brings back memories. A-

Aaliyah - Try Again: I miss Aaliyah; this was a woman who could sing and the songs were meaningful. I loved this song and I do refer to it from time to time when I am talking with friends. A+

Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight: This was a good hit for Jennifer. I have to admit the music video was better. B

Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite: Please don't get it on tonite, this was the second song I didn't like on this cd. Even the music sounded bad. F

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - Steal My Kisses: An average song, have no complaints. C

Smash Mouth - Then The Morning Comes: This was another great hit off of their cd. It is catchy and plain addictive. A+

Train - Meet Virginia: I am not a big fan of Train but I did like this song. I liked it the first time I heard it. A-

Macy Gray - I Try: This is the one of two songs I liked by Macy Gray. It is a shame she went downhill after this cd but I still like this song. A

Hanson - This Time Around: I have no comment on this song. Hanson should have given up with the cd previous to this. They don't deserve an F they deserve a Z-

blink-182 - All The Small Things: This was a great song. The beat and the way it went was good enough to buy the cd. A

Vol. 4.......2006-07-18

A step up indeed was Vol. 4 in the Now! series, for with this contribution we recieve almost an entire album of quality songs with very few 'skipable' tracks. Sadly, the first track is 'skipable'. The Backstreet Boys offered some very decent tracks on their sophmore album, but the single 'Larger than Life' was not one of them. It's regurgitating pop/shlop at it's worst and should be avoided at all costs. And to think they had so many good tracks on that one CD alone. Britney serves up a great pop song with Crazy, although the 'Stop' remix for the film was better. Marc Anthony has never been my favortie latin artist, but I have always loved 'I Need to Know' so despite my distaste for Anthony himself, I don't skip this track.

Superstar Mandy Moore, who at this day and age is better known for her acting than her singing, serves up her debut single 'Candy' here and shows us that pretty face aside this girl can sing too. Out of all the pop queen diva's, next to Christina of course, Mandy has the purist voice, deffinatly surpassing Britney and that 'shoot myself if I ever have to hear her sing another song' Jessica Simpson.

There are some questionmarks here and they come in the form of Eiffel 65 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, both of which turn out tracks here that are less than impressive. I never was a far on 'Blue' and until this disc had never heard of 'Steal KIsses' but neither track makes me want to listen. I label these 'Skipable'...

I actually like 'It Feels So Good' mostly becasue it's not average and while it takes a little getitng used to it's still worth the listen. Finally a Lenny Kravitz song I like!!! 'I Belong to You' is a great song and it really showcases Kravitz talent, talent I wasn't privy to until this song. Savage Garden was big with a lot of my girlfriends at the time (both platonic and romantic) and 'I Knew I Loved You' was truly one of the best...plus I have a special place in my heart for that track (some naughty things happened while that track was pumpin').

Some strong tracks by the late Aaliyah (RIP) and a killer track by Montel (love this guy) help round out this album, making it more about the music than any particular genre. And yes J. Lo delivers with 'Waiting for Tonight' which is one of the best dance songs out there, and while some hated it I absolutly loved Trains 'Meet Virginia' for it was our first chance to meet Trian and they are truly one great band. Even Macy is forgivable here for she adds something to this album that no other artist could have...and that's an air of toleration. Notice I didn't list her with the 'sucky' songs for even though I'm not a huge fan of her or 'I Try' I've always respected her talent for what it was even if I just didn't quite get it.

Blink closes us out with yet another great song, though a bit overplayed...but it's Blink and you have to love them. Great collection of the best the year had to offer. Yes some were missed, some great and some not so, but what was shared was still memerable and well worth the storage space.

Item never received.......2006-03-09

This cd was never received by the person I sent it to, Neil Lilliedoll at 24439 Fairway Dr., Davis, CA 95616. I did pay the VISA bill before I realized this. I didn't know how to complain to Amazon because I didn't have my order number. I just looked it up & it was sent so I don't know what happened to it. B. Peck

"NOW 4"; Not 4 Everyone.......2005-04-08

I feel that the "Now That's What I Call Music!" series is one of the best things to happen to the music industry in quite some time. Especially in our age of illegal downloading; it provides a legal method to obtain great single without bankrupting your wallet. Ussually, the albums are well worth the purchase because they are solid collections of quality singles. That is not the case with "NOW 4"; one that is too much of a mixed bag. For every really good song, there is one that ranges from bad to average. Unfortunetly, the two types are scattered throughout (so we can't skip an entire section). The mixed bag of tracks:
(1) Backstreet Boys "Larger Than Life" A+. Commonly known for their ballads, the boys deliver a perfect dance number here. Everything is pumped up to create an energized, stormin' pop/rock track flowing with solid beats. You can't help getting caught up in the energy and excitment this gererates. One of 1999's best singles.
(2) Britney Spears "(You Drive Me) Crazy" C+. Fun beat and production, yet very shallow in the end. Sticks to memory afterwards, but after examination we realizie that the song is about nothing. Though it isn't terrible; there are many more songs out there which are more worthy of our time.
(3) Marc Anthony "I Need To Know" A. Simple content that is filled with so much energy, zest and excitment to make it work on all levels. Anthony shows himself to be a very versatile vocalist, and a person who can flow perfectly with his beats. The song is wisely on the short side, any longer could have ruined it. This is a true treasure of 1999.
(4) Mandy Moore "Candy" B+. The material doesn't have much in terms of depth, but Mandy brings enough flair and style to make it work. Her voice is effective as it gives a certain conviction and urgency to the lyrics. Not a brilliant "teen pop" song; just a very entertaining one.
(5) Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" B-. This song is very dificult to review. As intriuging as I find the lyrics and get mesmerized by the beat; I still wish the song would pull together and complete what it ventures into. Although it isn't a complete success; it is never boring.
(6) Sonique "It Feels So Good" D+. She sounds extremley high pitched, and the voice is so odd and strange, that the song is irreversably crippled by it. If there is any substance to the song; it becomes lost a muddled through out. This is an example of a dance song failing.
(7) Lenny Kravitz "I Belong To You" B+. It is rather refreshing to hear Lenny shed the massive beats, because that gives him the opprotunity to showcase his vocals. He sings this track with utter conviction and heart throughout. That gives the song a certain depth and emotion.
(8) Savage Garden "I Knew I Loved You" C. A well made song that just plays it safe, and never does anything new or exciting. The vocals are decent (beats are almost none-existent), but there is no real depth in them. In the end, the song lacks the impact that could have had from a better group (i.e. 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys)
(9) Joe "I Wanna Know" B+. In contrast to many songs; this is a retro R&B track which works. The material is as old as time, yet Joe's classy, polished voice make it sound convincing and touching at all times. As they say: a very good singer can make an old song sound new; and that's what he does here.
(10) Aaliyah "Try Again" A-. There's a really nice undercut of hip-hop here, which gives the song alot of it's edge. Aaliyah's voice adds conviction to make the lyrics sound passionate, and add some depth to them. Proof that not all R&B has to be sad; you get completely wrapped up in Timbaland's production.
(11) Jennifer Lopez "Waiting For Tonight" B. Well made, but it doesn't fully display J. Lo's talents. It's catchy, fun and light, yet we know that the song could have been more than that. "On The 6" was her debut LP, and it seems average compared to her later albums, particularly "J. Lo".
(12) Montell Jordan "Get It On Tonite" C. His 1995 single, "This Is How We Do It" is a memorable R&B classic. Shame that the qualities that made that work (the slick vocals and beat) are all-together lacking here. What's left is a standard R&B tune with no life to it. A real step back for Montell Jordan.
(13) Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals "Steal My Kisses" D. Their ungainly mix of R&B, funk and folk is a total failure. The beat has no impact, the lyrics have no substance and there is no impact or meaning at all. Strange that "NOW" would use such an odd mess.
(14) Smash Mouth "Then The Morning Comes" B-. The begining is so brilliant, original and different; I wish the song kept up that pace. It's not in the same league as "All Star", but still remains a solid pop/rock single. You can't help listening to the opening over and over.
(15) Train "Meet Virginia" C-. I really liked "Drops Of Jupiter" and "Calling All Angels"; those were rock tracks filled with emotion and power. I don't see any purpose to this song; the emotion isn't there and it's very uninvolving. I guess Train just had to find their skills.
(16) Macy Gray "I Try" B-. This is a beautifully written song with heartfelt lyrics, made unsuccessful by one factor: Macy's voice. Her voice is very weak and not very appealing, thus she detracts from the impact of her work. This song would be much better if someone else sung it.
(17) Hanson "This Time Around" D. It's not as irrating as "MMMBop" (few songs are), but there is nothing good about it either. All that the song does is cement the fact that Hanson was a talentless group. A very disposable song.
(18) blink-182 "All The Small Things" A-. A very good song that delivers everything we expect from blink-182. In fact, it even has more dimension and relevance than most of their music. It's short, but that helps create a nice, little breeze of a rock single. A good ending to a so-so album.
Bottom Line: **1/2. A real step backwards after the great heights that "NOW 3" was able to reach. I liked some of the songs, but I really could have done without a handful of them. Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff", 98 Degrees' "I Do (Cherish You)", Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing", Brian McKnight's "Stay Or Let It Go", Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and Big Pun's "It's So Hard" all would have been better selection. I can not tell you to rush out and buy this, but put it on your wish list or hope for it as a gift.

Now thats music 4.......2005-04-07

This is one of the best ones in my mind. Of course this is when I was interested in this music but any way here are the reviews.

1.Backstreetboys-Larger then Life this one was big 10/10
2.You Drive me Crazy-Brittany Spears when she was young 8/10
3.Marc Anthony-I need to know he was a good singer 9/10
4.Mandy Moore-Candy at the time I did not like her much8/10
5.Blue Da Be Dee-Eifel 65 a huge Dance smash from 99 10/10
6.Sonique-Feels good I liked this dance number to 9/10
7.Lenny Kravitz-I Belong to you I think I liked it 9/10
8.Savage Garden-I Knew I loved you this one was big hit10/10
9.Joe-I wanna know was one of 2000 Biggest singles 10/10
10.Aaliyah-I Try was one of my Favorites at the time 10/10
11.Jennifer Lopez-Waiting for Tonight off her 1st album10/10
12.Montell Jordan-Get it on Tonight I liked it then 8/10
13.Ben Harper-Steal my Kisses don't know about this one 5/10
14.Smash Mouth-Then the mourning comes just plain fun 10/10
15.Train-Meet Virginia obviously there best song 9/10
16.Macy Gray-I Try I can handle one song of her I guess 7/10
17.Hanson-This time Around this one was okay no Mmm Bop 8/10
18.Blink 182-All the Small Things I liked this one alot 9/10
That is like a 158 out of 180 are about a 89%

Average customer rating: I Wanna Be With You Great CD! Pretty good... If At First You Don't Succeed... Make A Second Version A Great Pop Record

I Wanna Be with You Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mandy Moore So Real Coverage The Best of Mandy Moore A Walk to Remember ASIN: B00004T0Q9 Release Date: 2000-05-09

Tracks:

1. I Wanna Be With You
2. Everything My Heart Desires
3. Want You Back
4. The Way To My Heart
5. So Real - (Wade Robson Remix)
6. Lock Me In Your Heart
7. Walk Me Home
8. I Like It
9. So Real
10. Candy - (Wade Robson Remix)
11. Your Face
12. I Wanna Be With You - (Soul Solution Remix)

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This "special edition" album follow-up to Mandy Moore's debut So Real is heavy on sighing ballads, both new and from the earlier disc. I Wanna Be with You exists mainly to ride the success of its title single, which opens and closes the album in original and dance versions. Two inferior Wade Robson remixes (of "Candy" and "So Real") pad the CD, as do most of the previously unreleased tracks; the best cut here is So Real's sweet "Walk Me Home." Moore fans will be happy to own this, but her first album remains the better of her releases. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

I Wanna Be With You.......2006-01-19

"I Wanna Be With You", is a special edition album to her first album debut, "So Real", and with this album, there are both new and old tunes. The hit single, "I Wanna Be With You", is the only song that's released from this album to ever be played on the radio, and it is a very beautiful song, as well. The rest of the songs on this album are wonderfully recorded and beautifully remixed!

Great CD!.......2005-07-10

Suprisingly, this cd is really good for pop. I think the best song on the cd is 'your face' it's just unlike any of the other songs. It's very beautiful and passionate. Mandy Moore really does have some talent, and she doesn't get enough credit. If you're in a pop mood, BUY THIS CD! :)

Pretty good..........2005-04-13

I wasn't really feeling the first 5 tracks, but as I soon as I got to the rest I started to get into it more. Maybe if I bought this album 5 years ago, it would have been different. Gosh, it's been a long time. Now when I look as those pictures with Many with blonde hair, she looks younger. Time flies so fast. Overall, I like the songs "I like It", "Candy", "Walk Me Home", "Lock your Heart", and "So Real".

If At First You Don't Succeed... Make A Second Version.......2004-09-22

Mandy Moore made her debut at the age of fifteen, in the same year that other pop singers like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears made their debuts. Like Jessica, Mandy's debut was more innocent in nature then the other so-called "pop princesses" though the album, "So Real" did not get much attention. Because of this, Mandy released a "special edition" album, entitled "I Wanna Be With You" the year after. This album contained some new songs, some from her first album and a couple of remixes. Normally, a move like this would not work very well but the album is still great, especially if (like me) you have not heard the original debut. Mandy's vocals are more high-pitched and not as strong as other singers but they suit her style impeccably, for the most part anyway.

The album begins with a new song, the title track, "I Wanna Be With You". This is a sweet, breathy ballad that fits well with Mandy's voice. The song really doesn't have anything new to say but it is sung so sweetly that it really does not matter. The vocals during the bridge are not quite as strong as I would have liked but they sound nice nevertheless. Next up is another new song, "Everything My Heart Desires", an upbeat track that comes a little too close to overshadowing Mandy's vocals in the chorus. Lyrically it could use some work. Most would think that Mandy does not have a strong enough voice for this style of song but she actually manages to get through and does a great job. The last four lines appeal to me for some reason though I'm not sure why. ("The best thing underneath the stars, you're everything my heart desires. Don't change, stay the way you are, you're everything my heart desires").

"Want You Back" follows and begins beautifully, once again showcasing Mandy's breathy vocals. The vocals in the chorus sound a little off to me but that does not take away too much from the quality of the song. The part towards the end of the song, where Mandy sings the chorus but not quite as breathily (you'll understand when you hear the song) sounds particularly great. Up next is "The Way To My Heart" which is enjoyable but more forgettable then most of the rest of the material on this album. Mandy's vocals are actually a little stronger in this song, probably because it was not taken from her debut. The song is nice enough and pleasant to listen to but does not stand out. After that comes the first of three remixes. This time it is the remix of "So Real", a song I have never particularly been a fan of. However, the background music in this song makes it sound great. Mandy sounds particularly young in this song and the lyrics aren't great but it is still a quality remix.

Next comes two of my personal favourites, "Lock Me In Your Heart" and "Walk Me Home", both of which were on Mandy's first album. I actually found "Lock Me In Your Heart" quite irritating and cheesy at first but it quickly won me over. The way Mandy sang this song was extremely sweet and beautiful. The song borders on being too repetitive but never quite gets there. Instead, Mandy's breathy vocals are once again showcased wonderfully and the lyrics are not nearly as bad as I initially thought. I first heard "Walk Me Home" on an episode of Lizzie McGuire, without knowing that it was Mandy Moore. I loved the song but had no idea what it was called or who it was by. So, I of course was surprised when I bought this album and found it on here. This song is probably one of the best in terms of lyrical quality as well as showcasing Mandy's innocent vocals.

Up next is the mildly annoying "I Like It". This song is quite weak vocally and does not suit Mandy at all. This song probably wouldn't have been so bad if the vocals had fit better with the beat. The lyrics are also quite repetitive, mostly in the chorus, and the song is at least a minute too long. The original version of "So Real" follows and while this version is pretty good, I actually prefer the remix that appeared earlier in the album. I do still like the way Mandy sings the line "I just can't let you go" during the chorus. After that comes a remix of Mandy's single, "Candy". I also disliked this song at first but it grew on me. Mandy sounds quite off in several places (when she sings "me", it sounds like "may") but the chorus sounds great and is what got me to like this song in the first place. A touching ballad, "Your Face" comes next and though Mandy's voice is not strong enough for this kind of song, she still manages to make it great. The lyrics are especially beautiful. Lastly there is a remix of the title track. This is a nice addition but probably could have been left off in favour of something more original.

Overall Mark: 4/5

Despite the lack of recognition Mandy got from her original debut, she manages to bounce back with this entertaining version. What Mandy lacks in vocal strength, she makes up for solely by choosing the right material to show off her voice. The major issue I have with this album is that there are only ten real songs, as two of them show up in duplicates ("So Real" and the title track). While the remixes aren't bad, it probably would have been better to include only one version of each of these as well a couple more new songs. Nevertheless, with this album, Mandy proves that she can provide a great album and can stand on her own against other pop singers. Mandy's second attempt at a debut proves to be consistent as well as great.

A Great Pop Record.......2004-08-25

This has definitely got to be one of my most treasured albums. I enjoy nearly every track on it & I feel that this CD is full of good pop tracks. Miss Moore's second U.S. single, "I Wanna Be With You", was a smash hit. Its lyrics are beautiful & they really touch the heart. Moore's vocals are angelic, breathy, & passionate. The music itself is wavy, relaxing, gentle, tender, heavenly; etc. A beautiful love ballad & one of the best songs in the world. Very radio-friendly. This particular CD is a Special Edtion of the platinum-certified MM debut record, "So Real", & contains four tracks from it: "Lock Me In Your Heart", "Walk Me Home" (Moore's third American single), "I Like It", & the Australian hit, "So Real". Three remixed Moore singles as well: "Candy" (Wade Robson Remix), "So Real" (Wade Robson Remix), & "I Wanna Be With You (Soul Solution Remix). The five newer songs on here (including "I Wanna Be With You") are all amazing! They're so incredible. It's a shame that none of the other four were released to radio-play. "Everything My Heart Desires" is a great dance-pop track & can put nearly anyone in a feel-good mood. Moore's voice sounds innocent-like; yet the slightest bit smokey because of some of her lower-keyed & funky vocals. "Want You Back" is a ballad most teenagers & young adults can relate to. It's about breaking up with someone & the regret & sorrow that follows afterwords. Wondering if your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend still has love feelings for you. "The Way To My Heart" completely blew myself away when I first listened to the entire track. I adore how the tune of the song changes into more of a positive & glad one towards the end of it. Its words are rather corny...yet they speak of truth when it comes to loving someone. Mandy sings this awesomely. Oh my goodness..."Your Face" is the eleventh track on the disc & Moore has received a massive amount of good critical discussion involving the powerful vocal range delivered here. "Your Face" is quite romantic with its sentences drenched in purity & Mandy, once more, uses the angel whispers within her extraordinary talent. Magnificant song! The best songs from this fantastic love album are "I Wanna Be With You", "Everything My Heart Desires", "Want You Back, "The Way To My Heart", "So Real" (Wade Robson Remix), "Walk Me Home", "I Like It", "So Real", & "Your Face".

Most certainly, this CD is a better music offering than the CD, "So Real". It's even greater than Moore's official sophomore self-titled CD. The gold-selling & Middle-Eastern-oriented, "Mandy Moore". And believe me...that's awfully difficult to beat.

"I Wanna Be With You" (Special Edition) featuring the smash, "I Wanna Be With You", & the three revamped singles, "I Wanna Be With You (Soul Solution Remix), "Candy" (Wade Robson Remix), & "So Real" (Wade Robson Remix).

Average customer rating: Fabulous Center Stage Soundtrack Great Soundtrack great for a workout at the gym Awesome Dance/Workout/Just chillin' music!

Center Stage (2000 Film) Various Artists - Soundtracks , and Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 2000s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Center Stage (Special Edition) Bring It On (2000 Film) Save the Last Dance (2001 Film) Coyote Ugly (2000 Film) More Music from Coyote Ugly ASIN: B00004SVJL Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. I Wanna Be With You - Mandy Moore
2. First Kiss - International Five
3. Don't Get Lost In The Crowd - Ashley Ballard
4. We're Dancing - P.Y.T.
5. Friends Forever - Thunderbugs
6. Get Used To This - Cyrena
7. A Girl Can Dream - P.Y.T.
8. Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
9. Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers
10. Come Baby Come - Elvis Crespo And Gizelle D'Cole
11. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
12. If I Was The One - Ruff Endz
13. Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
14. I Wanna Be With You (Soul Solution Remix) - Mandy Moore

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Nicholas Hytner's new musical drama Center Stage focuses on the competitive world of professional dance and, like Fame before it, features plenty of music meant to keep your feet moving. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" and the Stevie Wonder-influenced Jamiroquai's two contributions would've found better company among the classical works of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev featured in the movie than with the pop product that fills this soundtrack. New teen sensation Mandy Moore bookends the album with "I Wanna Be with You," featured both as straight pop confection and as a slightly techno-ed remix (the Soul Solution Mix). This time, the Diane-Warren-songwriter-for-hire tune is the ballad "If I Was the One," performed perfunctorily by the Baltimore duo Ruff Endz. The rest is the teen quartet P.Y.T., undistinguished stylists such as Ashley Ballard and Cyrena, and a Michael Jackson tune from Bad. Might sound OK during a workout at the gym, but not as serious listening. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous.......2006-02-25

If you like the movie, you will love the soundtrack! A must have for any "Center Stage" fan!

Center Stage Soundtrack.......2004-06-06

When I first saw the movie, I was skeptical about the music. I was expecting the soundtrack to have all of the classical stuff that had been used for the more mainstream performances. Instead, they included songs like First Kiss and I Wanna Be With You (which I have to say is not my favorite song). All in all, a well-rounded soundtrack. I'm really glad they left Come Baby Come on the soundtrack. 4 stars.
Disappointments: They left "Candy" off the soundtrack, and put on "I Wanna Be With You." Small mistake there.

Great Soundtrack.......2004-02-21

The Soundtrack was as good as the movie with a few exceptions.

I could do without the Latino song "Come Baby Come" which not many people like to listen to unless dancing in a Salsa bar. Also one of the better songs I beleive it's called "Candy" is missing from the soundtrack. This would be the song during the warm-up at the dance studio. Why must they cut songs that should be on the soundtracks out of them?

great for a workout at the gym.......2003-05-25

After seeing the film 'center stage' I fell in love with the music and immediantly went out and bought the soundtrack. The cd consists and very dancable tracks that can be played over and over again. Some of the best would have to be those featured at the end of the film, Micheal Jackson's classic 'The way you make me feel', the beautiful ballad 'If I was the one' by ruff endz and the sizzleing dance anthem 'canned heat', performed by Jamiroquai. These would be my pick of the bunch. Special mention should go to Mandy Moore, whose 'I wanna be with you' is a perfect piece of pop ballad heaven and fits nicely into the film. The talented group P.Y.T contribute a couple of songs, the pick of these would have to be 'We're Dancing' which is a wonderful addition to the album with its smooth sound and catchy lyrics. 'Cosmic girl' by Jamiroquai and 'Higher ground' by the red hot chilli peppers are also worth a mention. This album is so good it practically lives in my cd player and is always being borrowed by my friends. Overall this is one heck of a great album!

Awesome Dance/Workout/Just chillin' music!.......2003-05-21

The movie was so incredible that it made you want to dance forever...what could be better to dance to than the soundtrack! Granted, not all of the songs are "dancy" (and of course, "Candy" is missing) but the ones that aren't are still awesome background "hanging out" songs.
There's a song for every mood on here....from loving and longing for someone (If I was the One, A Girl Can Dream, First Kiss, I Wanna Be With You).....to ecstatic affection for one's best friend(s) (Friends Forever).....to power-workout music (Higher Ground).....to confidence of one's own sex appeal and/or abilities (Cosmic Girl, Get Used to This, Don't Get Lost in the Crowd)......to dancing for the sheer love of dancing music (Canned Heat, We're Dancing...and the salsa sounds of Come Baby Come).
If you loved the movie, chances are you'll be inspired by this CD!

Average customer rating: Drivel LOVE this cd! This Album is So Real! Good first album from Mandy Moore Mandy Moore's Debut Album!! 1999-2000

So Real Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Mandy Moore I Wanna Be with You Coverage The Best of Mandy Moore Sweet Kisses ASIN: B00003G1I8 Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

1. So Real
2. Candy
3. What You Want
4. Walk Me Home
5. Lock Me In Your Heart
6. Telephone (Interlude)
7. Quit Breaking My Heart
8. Let Me Be The One
9. Not Too Young
10. Love Shot
11. I Like It
12. Love You For Always
13. Quit Breaking My Heart (Reprise)

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In the market for a single album consolidating most of the selling points of mainstream female teen- and dance-pop of the past few years? Try Mandy Moore's So Real. Various cuts here demonstrate her (and her writing and production teams') mastery of the styles of Britney Spears, the Spice Girls, Janet Jackson, and early Madonna. While projecting a playful sultriness much like that of Spears, the younger Moore takes pains to keep things chaste: not only does she promote "trust" on "What You Want," she rhymes it with "crush," not "lust." Complete with a hook that defies interpretation ("I'm missin' you like candy") on the breakthrough single "Candy," and a can't-miss Janet-style ballad in "Walk Me Home," So Real adds a welcome note of CD-length consistency to the current girl-pop formula. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Drivel.......2006-12-04

By Mandy Moore's own admission, this was a poor album. A few of the singles are catchy, so save your money and buy them instead of the entire album.

LOVE this cd!.......2006-03-24

I got this cd when I was in the 7th grade (I am now a freshman in college) and I still listen to it so that alone says how great it is.


1. So Real--Great way to start of the cd,upbeat and fresh! 5/5

2. Candy-- a lil played out but a hit!Best part is when she talks during the bridge! 4/5

3. What You Want---A lil corny but catchy! 2/5

4. Walk Me Home---Sweet ballad! Love it! 5/5

5. Lock Me In Your Heart---Sweet mid-tempo. 4/5

6. Telephone (Interlude)
7. Quit Breaking My Heart---Love this one, esp. in the chorus when she says "Its tearing us apart-art" 7/5

8. Let Me Be The One---Upbeat and fun. Love this! 5/5

9. Not Too Young---Mandy has so much attitude in this one! Love it! 5/5

10. Love Shot---Prolly my fave on the album! 10/5

11. I Like It---Lyrics are a lil confusing but I like it a lot! 4.5/5

12. Love You For Always--Not the best 1/5

13. Quit Breaking My Heart (Reprise)--You get to hear Mandys voice real nicely here. Only the chorus here but still great 5/5

Any pop fan will appreciate this.

This Album is So Real!.......2005-12-12

Mandy Moore's debut album at just 15 years old is a fresh start for a young singer like her to pop onto the music scene with a clean image that's not too racy or too childish. It's the perfect mix of teen pop that the pop music scene needs at its time being with the sound of Mandy's first single, "Candy", which was a big hit when it first hit the air waves of radio and TV. The follow-up single, "Walk Me Home", is a sweet and yet, romantic teen love sound that almost everyone can relate to in a song like that. "So Real", which is probably the third single, is one of the songs that just makes you want to get up and dance with its sweet pop sound. This isn't a bad project for Mandy to have started out on as a young adult at the tender age of 15 with a mature side of pop music with this debut album that makes her voice ring true to how this album should sound like at its time, and from this album on, Mandy's on a roll to becoming one of the future's most hottest female singers around, alongside Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

Good first album from Mandy Moore.......2005-07-16

I just happen to be the 426th reviewer of this album, but I still remember Mandy Moore's first effort, So Real. I liked it for Candy, but there were a lot of surprises within this album. It's a fun album of uptempo dance numbers, such as the opening three songs of So Real, the sweet but catchy hit Candy and What You Want. But I liked her ballad, Walk You Home, which has that early 70s feel to it, something that Carole King might have done herself in her Tapestry era. Walk may have set the tone for her second album, which had richer, well done songs, and the remake-heavy Coverage album. Although Mandy doesn't like to talk about her first album as much, this was a good start for her. The drawback of this effort is that the dance numbers try to hard to sound like Britney Spears' songs from her Baby One More Time album. But Mandy brings some attitude to this collection to separate her from her rival competitor. Vocally, she has a nice voice to match with the songs' upbeat vibes.

Mandy Moore's Debut Album!! 1999-2000.......2005-05-12

I remember this album when I was in the 7th grade. I fell in love with this album instantly.I kept playing it over and over.
Mandy Moore was 15 years old when she made this album. Her debut album is overproduced. I had always dreamt of owning this album and every time I look at this cover, it makes me want to buy this album. This album is not a Britney Spears replica.
This album reflects the diversity of her taste from the plaintive ballad "Quit Breaking My Heart" to the alluring "What You Want" to "So Real"which she describes having a rock edge. This album has been certified Platinum. Remember,this was 1999-2000.

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Tracks:

1. Mamma Mia
2. Popular
3. Seasons Of Love
4. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think
5. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
6. Crazy
7. How Deep Is Your Love
8. Stars, Stars, Stars
9. People Like Us
10. I Go To Rio

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Wild Hope (+2 Bonus Tracks) Mandy Moore Manufacturer: Firm Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000S78458

Product Description

Limited Edition includes Two Bonus Tracks. (1) Extraordinary, (2) All Good Things, (3) Slummin' In Paradise, (4) Most Of Me, (5) Few Days Down, (6) Can't You Just Adore Her? (7) Looking Foward, (8) Wild Hope, (9) Nothing That You Are, (10) Latest Mistake, (11) Ladies' Choice, (12) Gardenia BONUS TRACKS: (13) All Good Things - Raw Version, (14) Could Have Been Watching You

Meditation Music:

1. Martinis & Bikinis
2. Music Box Dancer
3. Music For Zombies
4. My Kind of Christmas [Enhanced]
5. Now That's What I Call Music! 11
6. Now That's What I Call Music! 12
7. Now That's What I Call Music! 3
8. Now That's What I Call Music! 4
9. Now That's What I Call Music! 5
10. Now That's What I Call Music! 6

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

BBC Sessions: America [Live] [Import]

Pietro Allori: Sacred Polyphonic Works

Roussel: Symphonies 1-4

Music: VHS or Beta: Solid Gold [CD-single]

Prirmodial Atmospheres

Recycled Garbage [Import]

Proof

Thank You for Being a Friend: Best of

Story [Import]

Respighi: Pines of Rome, etc

Standards

Por H Por R

Reviviendo Exitos Y Algo Mas

Charlie Christian with Benny Goodman and the Sextet

Honky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956-1960