The Other Side of Me [B&N Exclusive Version] Linda Eder

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The Other Side of Me [B&N Exclusive Version]

1LISTENPieces 4:36
2LISTENIf You Believe (The Way I Do) 3:37
3LISTENLifted 4:57
4LISTENIf I Could 4:09
5LISTENBack to Life 4:08
6LISTENOther Side of Me 4:24
7LISTENWaiting for the Fall 4:16
8LISTENPrayer for Love 4:16
9LISTENBoth Sides Now 4:17
10LISTENThey Are the Roses 4:57
11LISTENGhost 4:28
12LISTENMake Today Beautiful 4:20
13LISTENEverything Comes and Goes Bonus Track 3:39

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Barnes & Noble's exclusive version of the album includes the bonus cut "Everything Comes and Goes."

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Editorial Reviews

The utter brilliance of the renowned vocal great's first official foray into rock-edged country music should shutter for good the adage that an artist must stick to a single genre to be marketable and successful. Over the years, the world got so used to her glowing interpretations of Broadway standards--and her keen ability to carry on the grand traditions of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand--that any deviation might have been seen as risky or crazy. But the truth is, as the singer puts it, "This isn't so much a departure as it is me getting back to who I really am." The colorful mix of material (from the rousing, gospel-influenced "Back to Life" by superstar pop songwriter Kara DioGuardi to Eder's own explosive, very personal blues-rocker "Waiting for the Fall") and loose and high-spirited arrangements reflect the kind of music that moved her as a child, when she first started playing the guitar and writing songs. Musically, she and producer Billy Jay Stein back up with great integrity and passion her assertion that stepping into the ballgown and singing standards is like playing a role, while this rootsy music is more natural for her. Although the album was released by the great jazz label Verve, songs like the uptempo country jam "Pieces," the jangling "Prayer for Love," and the largely acoustic ballad "If You Believe (The Way I Do)" would find a joyful home on mainstream country radio. Beyond the rootsier songs, Eder engages in some magical cover versions of the heart-tugging parent to child classic "If I Could," Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" (done with equal parts wistfulness and dreamy atmosphere) and, more graceful yet, the Indigo Girls' folk-pop gem "Ghost." While Eder will always be welcome performing with fellow Broadway aficionados Michael Feinstein and Marvin Hamlisch, this stellar journey of the heart should find her making reservations to take the stage at the CMA Festival in Nashville any year now. This is a side of the singer that should stick around for a long time. Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

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The Other Side of Meby JECMusicLover

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November 07, 2008: This CD is such a great addition to her Broadway hits. It's definently an awesome style change for her. Her voice is amazing. I never would've guessed that this was the same Broadway Singer.

Pleasant popby Aegina

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November 04, 2008: Linda Eder has a strong voice and there are a number of different styles on this lushly orchestrated CD. There are some pretty ballads, some catchy tunes, and even an "angry woman" song. The overall tone is very mainstream -- nothing revolutionary here -- but very listenable.


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