| Speak For Yourself |  | Artist: Imogen Heap
Label: RCA Victor
Category: Digital Music Album
Buy New: $9.99
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Rating:  231 reviews
Sales Rank: 6,360
Genre: pop-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 2957 Minutes
Release Date: November 1, 2005
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 231
 Pure MAGIC. June 25, 2010
Kyle B.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first heard about Imogen Heap unknowingly three years ago when I heard the Frou Frou track "Let Go" during a summer school class I had to take. I was immdiately captivated by the song and went on a quest to try and find out what it was. It wasn't until about eight months later when I finally discovered that it was Frou Frou (Imogen Heap's collaborative duo with her buddy Guy Sigsworth). From there, I discovered this: Imogen's beautiful and genious solo album. Upon listening, I was immediately captivated and I had never really heard anything like it beofore. This album has become one of my all time favorite records and it is the album that started my fixation on Electronica and Alternative music. The album is a clever and quirky mix of Electronica, Pop, Rock, Indie and a little Ambiet spinkled in here and there. It is woven evenly with Imogen's soaring vocals that make you bounce happily and then make you lean back and swoon over her amazing chops. Some of the songs are different from the next, but she manages to find a way to make all of the sounds meet in the middle to create a cohesive masterpice. Everything on this album is literally recorded, mixed, played, and arranged herself. She even recorded outside noises and then added them in to the music to create truely unique sounds to some of the songs. Overall, Imogen pushed all barriers down with this recording. It is something that must be heard if you like fun and interesting music and are sick of the overplayed commerical crap on the radio.
Standout tracks:
Headlock-
This stunning album opener will captivate and keep you bobbing along even after it is over. The lyrics are quite quirky, and fun as you listen, it really does sound like a well oiled machine charging through with sick hooks and a groove the will get stuck in your head. Score: 8/10
Goodnight and Go-
By far one of the greats on the album. The chorus is lovely and intimate and it has a fun and atticting tune. Overall, the perfect love song filled with lush Electronic sounds and Pop hooks and stunning vocals. I would however reccomend the "Immi's Radio Mix" over the album cut. The music is by far quirkier and it packs more of a punch. The music video is also lovely and is reminscent of something you might see in an adaption of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Score: 9/10 for "Immi's Radio Mix"
8/10 for album cut
(I would also reccomend a listen to the B-side of this song called "Chasing Cars." The song has become a fan favorite and was most notibly used in The O.C.)
Hide and Seek-
This song is a masterpiece. Plain and simple. It is my favorite track on the album and it has become my favorite song of all time. It is the most well known track out of Imogen's career with it being used in many TV shows and with the captivating music video being parodied many times. Most recently, Pop sensation Jason Derulo sampled the ending lyrics for his song "Watcha Say." I must note that this brilliant work of art came way before his commerical nonsense and people need to get with it if they think she copied him. The song has become a staple in the Electonic and Dance music genre and it is something that must be listened to, to be bleieved. Imogen delivers by far her best vocal and captivating arrangements with this number, while still managing to keep it accessible to fans and general music listeners alike. You either love this song or you don't, but it is safe to say that it is most likely the best on the album. Score: 10/10
Just For Now-
Probably the song that has the most meaningful lyrics on it, and a another fan favorite from people all across the globe. Once again, Heap delievers an intesting chorus and clever real life sounds and emotions. My favorite part and something to listen for is when she actually sniffs beofore saying the line, "I think something is buring." Very clever song. Her live versions of this are also quite amazing and I would reccomend a download of which from iTunes. Score: 8.5/10
The Walk-
The second masterpiece on the record besides "Hide and Seek." Imogen delivers very surreal and intimate lyrics on this cut. It sounds as if she is actually heartbroken over something and she is venting her emotions through the music. Her powerful and stunning vocals show true grit and angst on this song and it is a true gem from start to finish. Score: 9.5/10
The Moment I Said It-
The ethereal album closer. Stunning, beautiful, gorgeous, sad, emtional, and a great finish to a classic album. Need I say more?? Score: 8.5/10
Overall, if you are a fan of Electronic and Alternative type artists like Goldfrapp and Kate Havenevik, or Indie standouts like Regina Spektor and Lykke Li, or even more current Electropop acts like Little Boots and La Roux, I would highly reccomend you give Imogen Heap a listen. If you've heard any songs from the artists mentioned above, chances are you've heard and Imogen song and maybe just didn't know it!!:)
Intelligent complex pop March 6, 2010
Andaman A. Nicobar (Ann Arbor, MI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The name 'Imogen heap' to me sounded like it had to something to do with nuclear energy for some reason. I would rate this as one of the best albums in my collection. Thank you Ms. Heap.
Absolutely amazing February 8, 2010
Gulielmus
There is not a week that goes by that I do not listen to this CD. The lyrics are poetic, inspiring, and emotional. With lyrics like "Oily marks appear on walls" she has managed to put visions with her lyrics and describe joys, pains, and sorrow. The CD has been used in "The OC," "The Holiday," and numerous other movies and commercials. Her voice is haunting and beautiful, and fills the air with a richness that is rare for musicians. I cannot highly enough encourage this CD.
 Speaking up January 5, 2010
IRate
3 1/2
Tempering breathtaking electro-balladry with serviceable sparkling pop doesn't make this as good as I want it to be, but is still an outstanding display of masterful feminine production continuing to bloom.
 Very Interesting Work December 16, 2009
David B. Thompson (Carson City, Nevada USA)
My Daughter-in-Law gave me this a couple of years ago. Like all music I haven't chosen myself, I was a little reluctant to pick it up and listen to it. Maybe I burned out recently, or maybe I just wanted something new to listen to. Regardless, I started listening to this recording.
What I found surprised me. Heap's music is interesting, inventive, and emotional. The careful mix of electronica and vocals is executed such that the vocals are not lost, but remain in focus. This is good because I find the vocal work talented and the lyrics are emotive and well-written.
I listen to most recordings as a unit, with only few exceptions. I like to hear what the artist and producer assembled instead of a collection of singles. (That's OK if it's your deal.) Speak for Yourself holds together as a unit.
This is the only recording by Heap that I own. My opinion is that it's an excellent introduction to this artist and I'll be picking up other recordings by Heap. If you're not a fan of Imogen Heap, you will do well to give this recording a listen.
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