The Other Side of Me Linda Eder

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  • Release Date: 09/30/2008
  • Sales Rank: 17,849
  • Label: VERVE
  • UPC: 602517848856

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The Other Side of Me

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 4:19

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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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??? Countryby Anonymous

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March 23, 2009: never heard of her, took a chance and loved it...easy listening.

Broadway Artist Explores New Territory. (Country/Pop)by Phoenixj

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November 01, 2008: Linda Eder has a solid fan base for her confident Broadway stylings. In "The Other Side of Me" she branches out into new territory. It's a bit of country, a bit of pop, a bit of jazz & a bit of folk.

I find her voice particularly suited to country singing. It's strong & melodic, very beautiful & easy to listen to. She covers songs by a wide variety of artists, giving fresh interpretations of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" & "Ghost" by Emily Saliers. Listening to Eder, I hear these songs in a whole new way.

My favourite cut is "They Are the Roses," in which children are seen as roses & our hope for the future. "Make Today Beautiful" is also uplifting. "No matter what I face, I'm going to make today beautiful" is a great song to listen to at the end of a long day.

The only song penned by Eder is "Waiting for the Fall." It's a gutsy statement by a woman choosing to make changes in a bad relationship - fastpaced & empowering for anyone who's been in a similar situation. I enjoy Eder's covers of work by other artists, but she has a talent for songwriting herself. I hope we'll hear more of this side of her on her next album.


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