Norah Jones - The Fall

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,842
edited November 2009 in Music & Movies
I know nobody has heard this album yet 'cause it comes out on the 11th of this month.

However, a few singles hit iTunes a couple weeks ago and they have been making the rounds. I heard "Chasing Pirates" on the radio this morning and it's got a real catchy hook. A nice video too.

Here's the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivnDe9gOgS4


This new album is supposed to be a departure from her jazz stuff. I haven't heard much of the album from what's readily available on http://www.norahjones.com it seems pretty good.

I like her new look too. Very contemporary but simple. Makes it hard to believe that this is her dad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG2moqxqIaE
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2009
    She does look good, and I'm sure she'll do great on this new style/genre.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited November 2009
    *Contrary Opinion*

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    *Get Scolded*

    Oh wait....
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2009
    Like it or don't like it, I don't care. It's Norah Jones. She's a solid and raw talent but still not everybody's cup of tea. But she seems to have perfect pitch and is quite easy on the eyes. With the quality production behind her music, she's quite pleasing to listen to and just as pleasing to watch perform.

    If you don't like her, great. I'm not a Norah Jones nut but I'm a fan. I think the music world would be less interesting without her.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    edited November 2009
    I am not a nut but i think she is fantastic..
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2009
    My friend Walt played the trombone bit on Sinkin' Soon. Didn't know she had another album coming out, but now I'm wondering if he's on this one too. :)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2009
    I'll be picking this up along with the new Slayer.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    I like her new look:)
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    I just pre-ordered it on 180g vinyl for 18.00 + shipping. :D

    Thanks for the head-up and links, John.

    http://www.norahjones.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NJCD4&Category_Code=MUSIC

    Good deal!





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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited November 2009
    I was a little nervous at first but the song did grow on me. Her look is a pretty fairly big leap and I'm digging it.:D
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2009
    Good catch on the vinyl! I have it on order!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2009
    How do you do the conversions?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2009
    Someday I have to figure out the analog to digital conversion process. I've got hundreds of albums that will most likely never be released in the digital format.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited November 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Someday I have to figure out the analog to digital conversion process.

    It's easy Doug! Next time you are down this way, I can show you the process.

    Norah gets playtime here, both digital and vinyl.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited November 2009
    Jstas wrote: »
    Like it or don't like it, I don't care. It's Norah Jones. She's a solid and raw talent but still not everybody's cup of tea. But she seems to have perfect pitch and is quite easy on the eyes. With the quality production behind her music, she's quite pleasing to listen to and just as pleasing to watch perform.

    If you don't like her, great. I'm not a Norah Jones nut but I'm a fan. I think the music world would be less interesting without her.

    +1. Chasing Pirates sounds promising and I like the upbeat (for Norah) beat. I will be picking up the CD just because it's Norah Jones but I hope it's better than Not Too Late.

    Thx for the heads-up.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited November 2009
    Thank you very much I didn't know she had a new Album coming out. Awesome.

    Did Ron give you this info?
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited November 2009
    +1 for the new look. she sounds better than ever too. thanks for the heads up . . .
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2009
    LOVED her in the past. Not a fan of the new album. The arrangements don't do her vocals justice.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited November 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Someday I have to figure out the analog to digital conversion process. I've got hundreds of albums that will most likely never be released in the digital format.

    Doug, you have PM.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited November 2009
    messiah wrote: »
    LOVED her in the past. Not a fan of the new album. The arrangements don't do her vocals justice.

    Her first album was amazing. The 2nd was good but a little weak , the 3rd was kinda boring and weak. I'm still gonna pick it up to listen. She is very good.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2009
    Norah on Letterman the other night.

    I'd embed the video but...well...you know...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrIY9b_ikQ
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2009
    My vinyl of this arrived today! Unfortunately it's going to be later in the week before I get it cleaned and ready to play. That's the advantage of CD's ..... quick gratification!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited November 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    My vinyl of this arrived today! Unfortunately it's going to be later in the week before I get it cleaned and ready to play. That's the advantage of CD's ..... quick gratification!

    If it's brand new why do you need to clean it?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2009
    Because I'm just slightly less anal about cleaning my vinyl than Hearingimpaired! I've found new vinyl needs cleaned almost as badly as used vinyl. It's amazing how quiet you can get a new vinyl record to be with a good cleaning with an enzyme cleaner to get all the release agent and other goo out of the grooves.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2009
    OK, couldn't wait! Cleaned the vinyl and have it playing. The mastering on the vinyl is very nicely done. Lots of depth and weight to the soundstage. So far after playing side 1 I have to say I really like the new direction. It keeps the good from the old style and pushes her some new directions lyrically and musically.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited November 2009
    I agree, just finished listening to the CD, I liked it better than her last one. Still Norah but with some new sounds thrown in.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited November 2009
    Phenomenal album. This woman never ceases to amaze me. I think I'm in love.

    :p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited November 2009
    If you want to hear Norah at her best get Peter Malick's New York City with Norah Jones. She was born to sing the blues, not jazz.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited November 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    If you want to hear Norah at her best get Peter Malick's New York City with Norah Jones. She was born to sing the blues, not jazz.

    I've got the deluxe version with a bunch of remixes as well. Good stuff.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2009
    I saw her on a Wille N TV special doing something with Wille lnd other artists, looked interesting can you say if some of this on fall.

    I love the way Norah Jones says "dirty lightbulb"

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