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Rating: Amidst various demanding listens ("Undertow," "Aenima," "In Rock," "Made In Japan," "Reign In Blood," "Seasons In The Abyss") that have occupied me in the last two months, it is only right in these summer afternoons, on those occasions when I don't go to the beach, to indulge in something frivolous and pleasant.
Since the artist has never been reviewed before, I need to give you some information about her: Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw (Amsterdam, born 1981), known as Caro Emerald, is a Dutch singer who broke through last year with her decent LP "Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor", which was a real hit in her home country, driven by successful singles such as "Back It Up" and "Stuck" (songs also featured in commercials with Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo, you know).
Honestly, I couldn't tell you why I chose this good singer; perhaps I was attracted to her genre, pop contaminated with 1930s jazz, a genre that is currently experiencing a revival (let's think about the recent resurgence of burlesque), and then searching on DeBaser, I noticed she had never been acknowledged by anyone else here, and it seemed right to spend a few words on her.
But enough of the verbosity, let's talk about the album: 12 enjoyable tracks lasting about 47 minutes, with rather lighthearted lyrics about love, the beauty of life on the Riviera, and other such frivolities. Her voice evidently draws inspiration from the way of singing of bygone years: she seems to have stepped out of a cabaret show. Supporting this idea are the best tracks of the lot: the two I mentioned above, "That Man", "Riviera Life", "The Other Woman". Perhaps a slight flaw might be that when listened to in its entirety, the tracks end up sounding similar, but if you're not paying particular attention to that, you can fully enjoy three-quarters of an hour of genuine pop far from other more famous but less inspired manifestations (any reference to "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga is purely intentional).
In conclusion, I recommend this album to those who want to relax or who want a lively background music, or those who love 1930s music and minimally electronic pop. I don't hide my confidence in this talented singer, and I hope that with her future works, she will continue this good debut worthily.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 That Man (03:51)
I'm in a little bit of trouble
And I'm in real deep
From the beginning to the end
He was no more than a friend to me
The thought is makin' me hazy
I think I better sit down
Cause like the sweetest serenade
Bet he knows he's got it made with me
Twisting round on a carousel
This speeds' too much to stop
One second I'm thinkin' I'm feeling the lust
And then I feel a lot
That man is like a flame
And ooh that man plays me like a game
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh that man is on my list
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Now it's like I'm on a mission
Headed everywhere
And if it takes a little long
And it feels a little wrong who cares?
My baby fits the description
And does it easily
A little Gable, some Astaire
When he dances I can hardly breathe
Someone call a doctor
Need some help to rescue me
One second I'm thinkin' I must be lost
And he keeps on findin' me
That man is like a flame
And ooh that man plays me like a game
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh that man is on my list
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh, I'm gonna find that man
You bet ya, I'm gonna find that man
Ooh, I'm gonna find that man
I'm gonna find that, I'm gonna find that man
03 Riviera Life (03:29)
I'm really tired of my concrete jungle
Six days a week is way too much
I'm gonna make
The great escape
Go on little getaway
I'll go get my beat up motor
Start it up and head for the green
Of endless countrysides
And go somewhere I've never been
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
And live a riviera life
The road can wind like my hidden hair bow
You clear my face so I can feel the breeze
And down below
It's Monaco
And mister, I don't know a soul
I'll drop off the keys at valet
Look out my window bay
One afternoon martini
Wouldn't want it any other way
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
And live a riviera life
So whenever
My eyes get weary
I'm not fearing
What life brings
Forever
When times make me teary
I'll know what I was meant to do
I've nothing at all to lose
I'll stop
Kiss my blues goodbye
Breathe until I
Soar outside my crazy nights
And live the riviera life
I'll stop
Thank you for today
I'm sure that by
Candlelight, I'll be alright
04 Back It Up (03:53)
I can't stop shaking
The room has a groove and the floor
It's almost earthquaking
Uhuh
Look what we're making
History out on the floor
And it's just awaking
Uhuh
Chorus2:
So get that needle in the core
Scratch that back and gimme more
You know exactly what I came here for
Back it up and do it again
Chorus:
From the middle to the top to the end
Ba du da dun doday
Ba du da dun doday
Back to the middle to the front to the end
Za du da dun doday
Everybody ba dun doday
I don't care if he's a friend
From the front to the middle to the back to the end
I wanna
Back, back, back, back it up
Back it up and do it again
Gimme some of that funky
The kind that the Duke used to play
And make it more swingy
Heyhey
And then give me some hornay
You know the bub-pu-pa bub-pu-pa-bay
Come on, give it to me
Hmmm hmmm
Slam that bass and make it sing
Give those strings that rip 'n zing
You know exactly what I came here for
Back it up and do it again
Chorus
Chorus2
Chorus
05 The Other Woman (05:33)
Little girl, just keep on waiting
For that man to give you a live
You keep on hoping
So this prince can save you
Keep on dreaming his scandalous lie
For your love is he the hero
Does he know that you begging him please
Where angles dare, the devils fill that need
In your despair does he get up to leave
At the start of his goodbye
Do you ever realize
That you never get the chance
All you get is lullabies
When smoke begins to fade
And you standing face to face
Does he kiss you in the way to say
You're the other woman, the other woman
Wear that dress, the one you rely on (mmmmm)
Slip up high, that shows off your wares
And when he's arriving give him that invitation
Keep on wishing
On his dollars and cares
For your love he is your hero, yes
Even do, you are begging him, please, please
Woman I'm scared you risks are never-ending
And don't you pretend
You don't live what you dream
At the start of his goodbyes
Do you ever realize
That you never get the chance
All you get is lullabies
When smoke begins to fade
And you standing face to face
Does he kiss you in the way to say
You're the other woman, the other woman
You always be the other woman
You always be the other woman
Baby
Trust me,
I’ve been there before
You don't
Know him
I know him more
At the start of his goodbye
Do you ever realize
That you never get the chance
All you get is lullabies
When smoke begins to fade
And you standing face to face
Does he kiss you in the way to say
You're the other woman, the other woman
06 Absolutely Me (02:46)
Clear the way boys
The lady has arrived
All you handsome fellas
Please wait for me to the right
Don't keep me waiting
Ooh, thank you for the drink
It's quarter past eleven
I'm not in the mood to think
Mr. band leader
Let's kick out the jam
Gimme something that'll light it up
And make my feet go bam bam bam!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
I said:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible for me
But once you get to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
Sweeter than the candy
About to caress my lips
Imagine all the sugar
When I start to shake my hips
It's not an illusion
I'm as live as I can be
Instead of all your promises
Why don't you show all your charms to me
Mr. Band Leader
This arrangement has to change
Gimme something light it up
Won't'cha let the boogie start to play
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
I said Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible for me
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
I don't want a serenade
To hear you say a thing
All I need is your attention
And a 10 karat diamond ring
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
I said Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible for me
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
08 Dr. Wanna Do (03:02)
I just made an appointment
For a special rendez-vous
To see a man of miracles
And all that he can do
I checked in at reception
Put my hat onto my lap
And when he walked in dressed in white
I had a heart attack
My eyes went ooh
My voice just cooed
My mind let loose
I'll stay forever, it's up to you
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
I sat down and I waited
Til I heard my name get called
It's like I'm at races
And I think I won them all
He asked me to step forward
First I caught my breath, and ran
For endless observation
In the hands of Superman
My eyes went ooh
My voice just cooed
My mind let loose
I'll stay forever, it's up to you
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
Come over here and give me some medicine
Move a little closer so my head can spin
A little bit of potion makes my fever go
Get it outta me like a vulcano
My eyes went ooh
My voice just cooed
My mind let loose
Ooh, Dr. Love
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
Doctor I want you
Ooh, my Doctor Wanna Do
I can't get over you
Dr. do anything that ya Wanna Do
09 Stuck (04:33)
I close my eyes
And dream about a sunny holiday
I wish that I was beaching down on Saint Tropez?
We're sitting in the lobby?
At the fabulous PIERRE?
With diamonds on my fingers?
And not a single care??
Instead I’m on the avenue where nobody goes?
The fields of green have wilted ?
like the last summer rose?
Some people call it paradise?
But I call it pain?
Baby take me anywhere?
But not here again??
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do??
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do??
You promised me a Motorcade?and endless perfume?
A palace in Geneva with a perfect view?
And dreams painted yellow?
Like the color of gold?
And dine with Kings and Queens till the food gets cold??
Instead I'm on the edge ?of what I thought I would be?
This dream is now a comedy I don't wanna see?
Some people call it laughter but I call it pain?
Baby take me anywhere?
But not here again??
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do??
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do?
I do??
I know we have a chemistry?
This combination is heavenly?
But don't forget that you promise me everything everything??
I know we have a chemistry?
This combination is heavenly?
But don't forget that you promise me everything?
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do??
Why am I sitting in the middle of nowhere?
Standing here with nothing to do?
Wondering if I really love you?
Oh Oh I guess that I do
11 A Night Like This (03:46)
From where you are
You see the smoke start to arise
Where they play cards
And you walk over
Softly moving passed the guards
The stakes are getting higher
You can feel it in your heart
He calls you bluff
He is the ace you never thought
He played that much
And now it's more than all this cards
You want to touch
You never know if winning this
Could really be enough
Take a look
Beyond the moon
You see the stars.
And when you look around
You know the room by heart
I have never dreamed it
Have you ever dreamed a night like this
I cannot believe it
I may never see a night like this
When everything you think is incomplete
Starts happening when you are cheek to cheek
Could you ever dream it
I have never dreamed, dreamed a night like this
How many times
Have I been waiting by the door
To hear these chimes
To hear that someone debonaire has just a arrived
And opened up to see
My world before my eyes
That silhouette creates an image
On the night I can't forget
It has the scent of something special
I can't rest
If I resist temptation
Oh, I know for sure that I will lose the bet
I walk away and suddenly it seems
I'm not alone
In front of me he stands
I stop, before he goes
I have never dreamed it
Have you ever dreamed a night like this
I cannot believe it
I may never see a night like this
When everything you think is incomplete
Starts happening when you are cheek to cheek
Could you ever dream it
I have never dreamed, dreamed a night like this
I have never dreamed it
Have you ever dreamed a night like this
I cannot believe it
I may never see a night like this
When everything you think is incomplete
Starts happening when you are cheek to cheek
Could you ever dream it
I have never dreamed, dreamed a night like this
12 The Lipstick on His Collar (03:38)
The clock has ticked eleven and the place is clear
Reality is kicking in and so is my beer
I don't make excuses when it's all my fault
If my heart is made of money he's cleaned out my vault
I feel a little wounded and it isn't fair
To sit inside a parlour see him standing over there
He's smug as a robber that a cop can't catch
The lipstick on his collar doesn't seem to match
mine
(Doesn't seem to match mine)
Now Joe behind the bar is offering advice
'Cause I'm a broken record and he has to tell me twice
Why don't I understand that he just can't change
I wanna be his woman not his weekend date
Now Joe his eyes are rolling says it's just too bad
And he'll be back tomorrow for my heart-beat crash
I'd like to say goodbye, but hello is a match
Though the lipstick on his collar never seems to match
mine
(Doesn't seem to match mine)
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