What If It All Means Something [Bonus Track] Chantal Kreviazuk

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  • Release Date: 04/22/2003
  • Sales Rank: 5,211
  • Label: SONY
  • UPC: 696998648227

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What If It All Means Something [Bonus Track]

1LISTENIn This Life 3:51
2LISTENTime 4:07
3LISTENWhat If It All Means Something 4:03
4LISTENJulia 3:43
5LISTENFlying Home (Brenda's Song) 3:18
6LISTENWeight of the World 3:33
7LISTENWaiting 4:29
8LISTENReady for Your Love 3:38
9LISTENMorning Light 3:57
10LISTENMiss April 3:38
11LISTENTurn the Page 3:47
12LISTEN[Untitled Hidden Track] 4:41

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Editorial Reviews

When Chantal Kreviazuk began her career in the late '90s, comparisons to fellow Canuck Sarah McLachlan were inevitable and irresistible. With 2003's What if It All Means Something, however, Kreviazuk is for the most part far removed from that ethereal piano-driven style. Smartly delayed until the obsession with underdressed teen pop tartlets had run its course, the album shows a new side of Kreviazuk: less self-absorbed, more at ease with her place in the grand scheme. There is a general theme to be gleaned from her rather lofty title: that of a woman looking with wonder at the sheer largeness of the world and carving personal space within it. For the most part the results are solid, limited only by some unimaginative arrangements and an unfortunate tendency toward repetitive refrains. The undeniably McLachlan-like "In This Life" was a smart choice for the lead single; with its bright lyrics and brisk arrangement, it's easily the best track of the lot. "Time" follows in that tune's sweeping, orchestrated style and is a solid cut in its own right, as is "Waiting," which benefits from a beautifully chosen electric piano melody and some effective yet unimposing backing vocals from Michelle Branch. There are a few dreadful filler tracks -- "Weight of the World" and "Ready for Your Love" being particularly insipid entries -- but on the whole, What if It All Means Something is an enjoyable album, neither arty nor obtuse, yet not a breakthrough on any level. [The CD was also released with a bonus track.] ~ Joseph McCombs, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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What If It All Means Something [Bonus Track]by Anonymous

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November 06, 2007: this is another great album from chantal kreviazuk. from the soaring first single "in this life" to the amazing and overlooked second single "time," chantal wrote and delivered many great songs on this album. the only problem is she gets a little to pop for my taste on some songs towards the end, and some songs seem to be a little "filler." all in all, a great album.

What If It All Means Something [Bonus Track]by Anonymous

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September 09, 2003: I agree much with Joseph's assessment, above, with the exception of calling "Weight of the World" a "dreadful filler track". It is catchy, uplifting, fun to sing along to, and has more than once helped me past a transient depression while listening to it! On the other hand, I'll go along with "Ready for Your Love" fitting that category, as it is way too "poppy" and retro for Chantal's otherwise thoughtful and progressive style of lyrics and melodic taste. Even so, I enjoy that song, too. I am also a fan of Sarah MacLachlan, and, perhaps surprisingly, it never occurred to me to compare the two. I'll agree with the similarities of the two artists (both Canadian, female, lead instruments being mainly keyboard, and their lyrics are generally thoughtful and the melodies are often light and ethereal), yet, Chantal never made me think of Sarah when I listened to her. Never the less, I'll agree it's likely: If you like the music of Sarah MacLachlan, you'll very likely also enjoy that of Chantal Kreviazuk! I've enjoyed this album many times, as I have her first two, and highly recommend it!


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