Here

In the last month, I've become a huge Idina Menzel fan. Starting with RENT, then going to Wicked, then Still I can't be still, and now Here. This cd has no songs that are skip-worthy, I love them all. My only complaint is that it is way too short, I was left wanting more beautiful songs like the six songs that I had been listening to. The songs on "Here" are much softer than the songs on "Still I can't be still". Idina has obviously matured in the time between the two cds. "Here" is by far my favorite song on the cd. I've listened to that song so many times that I've lost count since I got the cd in the mail yesterday. "Penny" and "Once upon a time" also rate high on my list of favorites. So if you've seen Idina in the movie "RENT" and you are intrigued by her, "Here" is an excellent cd to buy. I hear Idina is working on a new cd, so while I eagerly wait for that, I'll be listening to "Here" and "Still I can't be still" constantly.

Why is this item not available.. This 2nd CD has some of the stuff that leads to" I stand", Songs spark emotions very nice CD glad I own one

I searched everywhere for this cd as it's no longer produced in the uk. I found a few that were $200 + so very expensive then I found this used copy from USA and it was priced very well, the cd arrived after a couple if weeks so very fast delivery and the cd is in excellent condition so I'm very happy many thanks.

If you're a fan if Idina Menzel, this is a must have. Great cd, great songs. Great for any collection of Idina things.

If I wanted Amy Grant, I would have bought that. I expected the brilliant, belting voice I fell in love listening to WICKED. She reminded me of Jennifer Holliday. I don't really care what Idina's goals for branching out in the music industry are, and maybe she wants to make a buck making songs (her own) that reflect current trends, but I want that big broadway voice, but I get this whimpy folk/country voice. For that I will listen to Trisha. I should have examined her suede jacket on the cover. 6 songs? Very disappointed with this CD. GIVE US WHAT WE WANT, IDINA! I will now go back to listening to DEFYING GRAVITY.....

Don't get me wrong- I'm a HUGE Idina fan. She's been one of my faves ever since she first released Still I Can't Be Still in 1998. This album has been a long time coming, and I've loved hearing her perform her new material live at small venues in New York. But I have to say, this CD was disappointing. I felt the six she chose were far too similar in quality- quiet, heartfelt, mellow selections from her WIDE repertoire of songs written since her debut album. The songs are all very nice, but she is capable of so much more- steamy blues, dangerously emotional pieces, humorous lyrics, upbeat songs- and none of that is really showcased here. If the mellow songs on this CD had been interspersed with songs like "Jealous", "It Only Hurts When I Breathe", and "Winter," it would be a wonderful collection that really showcased her talents. Either she's capitalizing on her success in Wicked by trying to appeal to that same audience with these adult contemporary ballads, or she's simply matured beyond youthful, energetic outbursts of love, anger, frustration, self-doubt, and hope that this fan misses on this album.If you're already an Idina fan, Here is worth the $12. If you're unfamiliar with her, I recommend first tracking down a copy of Still I Can't Be Still or, better yet, her live performances at Joe's Pub and other locales.

I have been eagerly awaiting Idina Menzel's next CD since Still I Can't Be Still came out. Her clear, soulful voice makes me laugh and also has tugs at the heartstrings -- clearly this girl is a Broadway girl.The six songs featured on this EP offer just a taste of what Idina is capable of. I'm familiar with a couple of songs from live performances that Idina has done and am pleased to see they made the cut.There are only two factors that prevent me from rating this CD a full five stars. First and foremost, after all this time, I was hoping for a full-length album. So I'm a bit disappointed. Secondly, the songs don't have the same professional sheen that SICBS did. It's also clear that this is a happier, more settled Idina. There are no dark, scary songs like Larissa's Lagoon here.All in all, I'm thrilled to see another Idina CD for sale... but it makes me want more. Here's hoping she doesn't wait another five years to release an album!Aaron Mullins

Idina Menzel's new release proves to have a new, more uplifting tone than her debut, "Still I can't be Still." However fans of her original work will find this piece pleasing. Idina has a new, brighter sound and a more simple band behind her, that basically consists of acoustic basses and guitars along with the piano, and ocassinally some simple percussion. Once again, uses beautiful lyrics, drawn from life experience and real situations in her songs. The melodies are soothing, and show a soft side of Idina's voice. Her voice complements the music beautifully, and we see that she is capable of more than just belting. One thing that makes this cd so touching is Idina's ability to portray emotion in her voice. While listening to songs like "Here" and "If I told You" one couldn't help but feel a bit lifted.Fans of the self-deprecating lyrics showcased her debut album will be able to find the same attitude in "Penny." And while Idina has a new unique sound on this album, it seems more accessible to the mainstream, and one is guarunteed to find something on the album that will make it worth buying.