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| Artist: Estelle
Label: Atlantic
Category: Music
List Price: $13.99
Buy New: $7.50
You Save: $6.49 (46%)
New (64) Used (20) from $6.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 699
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 412860
UPC: 075678995422
EAN: 0075678995422
ASIN: B00142Q7H8
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 What?! May 13, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I stumbled upon this sister right here one day two weeks ago and knew then no matter what the album had to be purchased. When a decision like that is made, it can be a major set up for disappointment. But, not in this case. I made my purchase the day after the album came out; made a copy for my Mom before I left NC to hit the road; hit the road and popped the CD in.
By the fourth song, I was letting my sister, cousin and two friends know this was a wise purchase they needed to make before the week was over--- scratch that--- before the day was over. My sister and cousin said it was on the list. By the time I got to GA, I had listened to the cd twice. By the time I got to Atlanta, I was putting the CD back in. By the next day my sister had it and had listened to it twice.
The album on a whole is very entertaining and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to listen to the different aspects of R&B, Hip Hop flavor and bit of ragga. Remember Lauren Hill's MisEducation album? Remember how hyped your were when to put it in (minus the classroom interludes)? Without fail, this is one of the better music purchases of today when the R&B, Hip Hop genres are trying to bounce back from the crappy music of the past decade. From start to finish, I was with Estelle, never realizing how fast 40min is and hitting repeat on the stereo. I want to say the cut with CeeLo is the best but if I listen to the album right now, I might change my mind again. I really like it all.
Enjoy your purchase.
 Shine June 24, 2008
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
Well I must say that I am surprised by all of the somewhat raving reviews. It is not a bad CD; however, there were no particularly remarkable tracks. I do like American Boy, I think her vocal style coupled with Kanye's rap style was a good match. The Wyclef collaboration was nice and of course anything with John Legend is a complement from my point of view. On a couple of other tracks I could hear Floetry's vocal sound & style. I also didn't think the lyrics were unique but I must comment about the controversy reported by her record label regarding her teeth. Estelle, do what feels best for you, it will not impact your sales, if the track and vocals are tight because it is evident from the reviews that you have the support you need.
Estelle's album is hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I brought her album after hearing it through an unamed source before it's release date and I instantly fell for her. I soon pre-ordered this album and brought the first album released only in UK, on ebay. Which you can purchase through Itunes for $5.99, I wanted the store version so I got it.
My favorites from Shine are: Wait A Minute, No Substitute Love,More Than Friends, Magnificent, So Much Out The Way, You Are and Pretty Please. The other songs not listed are great just not standout in my opinion. She's able to rap and sing which is very good, reminds me of Lauryn Hill just more stable.
Estelle* the next big thing* May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I listen to this album practically everyday, I like all the songs on the albums for various reasons. The cd is a plethora of reggae/dancehall hits to soulful R&B love ballads. Usually, especially nowadays, more attention is put into the production of the track rather than the lyrics but careful attention has been paid to both on this album. One can tell that Estelle is singing from the heart about tricky relationship situations, obtaining self-confidence, and how to fight through life's struggles. Each song is infused with a message, even if it's a playful one (i.e. on "American Boy" "..don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them") I really dig this album and wish her all the success. I want to go back and buy her first album and see what that "be like"
ESTELLE is tha Bomb!!! May 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I caught the video on VH1 Soul for "Just a Touch" some time back. I was so ready for this cd. ESTELLE and her collaboraters did not disappoint. JAT is such a hot dance track. It's a club shaker! Put the zoom-zoom on me,ESTELLE!It's a crime that this cd hasn't blown up yet.Spread the word,people! ESTELLE is totally hot!Estelle is beautiful in her "American Boy" video with bad boy Kanye West.Hot tracks in abundance.After years in this business, ESTELLE is long overdue for her props! Love the Brits!BUY "SHINE" NOW!!!
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