Higher

Artist: Roch Voisine
Label: Bmg Int'l
Category: Music

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Format: Import
Media: Audio CD

UPC: 766489606828
EAN: 0766489606828
ASIN: B00007KWHU

Release Date: 2003-02-04

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Roch Voisine.......2005-12-08

While it is true that Roch has a superb voice and excellent songs the PRICE of his CD's is a bit high wouldn't you say???
I want the "Higher" CD but it's listed at $29.99 on this website. Is that Canadian dollars?

GOOD STUFF FEW OF YOU WILL HEAR.......2005-01-10

I have the feeling that no more than 10,000 copies of this album will be sold in the U.S., and that's a real shame. Roch Voisine has had a successful singing career for over 15 years, engendering an extensive and loyal following along the way. Unfortunately his notoriety is confined mainly to his Francophone audience in Europe and Quebec, and his attempts to crack the American market (this is his 2nd or 3rd English-language effort) have suffered as a result. Making a name for himself in Montreal, he simply has never been able to take root here-(I submit that the French thing often acts like repellant). The regret is that he is a superb singer who produces rather enjoyable pop CDs. This one is no different. Typical of his French work, on "Higher" Voisine co-wrote almost all of the selections. They are not intricate or complex, ranging from those with danceable grooves to tender ballads, but they make for good listening. Probably the best of the up-tempo tracks is the title song "Higher," which features an interesting and appealing turn around on a chord progression for the chorus. Of the quieter, more tender compositions,"Closer Than Skin" and "I Believe" deserve strong mention. Indeed, while Roch can rock (no pun intended) with the best of them, his forte is the poetic, romantic tale of love gained or lost. Capable of providing such pleasant fare, however, our guy does have his faults. For whatever inexplicable reason, Voisine fancies himself a cowboy, and without fail there is usually a song or two devoted to that theme on each and every one of his albums (yes- even the French ones!). This time, the dubious entry is "Virtual Cowboys;" my advice is that it should simply be avoided. Overall, though, if you're looking to hear contemporary adult pop sung by someone who does it fairly well, snatch this up. Having said that, like my comment about his record's sales above, I think that few of you will even stumble onto this page, and even fewer still will heed my recommendation. Pity.

Much Better Than "Kissing Rain".......2003-01-12

Roch Voisine's "Higher" is a refreshing change from his last English album, "Kissing Rain". On this album, his songs are upbeat, fast paced, and easy to relate to. He also uses electric guitars right along side the acoustics in nearly every song, which creates a unique sound all his own.
I personally think the best songs on this album are "Tears In My Coffee", "All About Us" "Never" and the hit new single "By Myself", although ALL the songs are well written and worth listening to over and over again. Roch Voisine's amazing vocals show the sort of talent that is not often found in the music industry now-a-days, and his songwriting skills bear some impressive qualities.

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My Time ~ Boz Scaggs

The Cats Will Rock ~ Copycats

Score ~ Village Of Savoonga

Blues Ride ~ Antoine Rocks

Lux ~ Strangelight

Destination ~ Electrobek

Big Daddy: Music From The Motion Picture ~ Various Artists

Recits D'Apprentissage Et D'Amour ~ Various Artists

Live at NEARfest ~ The Strawbs