On How Life Is by Macy Gray

Pros: One of those superbly crafted albums that never gets old.
Cons: Still waiting for Macy to top or equal it.

Well, since we're in the middle of summer, I figured we'd bring up that hot-weather institution, the family cookout. Whether it's for the Fourth of July or Labor Day weekend or someone's anniversary or birthday, there's always some point where the whole ...

Pros: Amazing lyrics, songs, and vocals. Very appealing to all listeners.
Cons: A few not-quite-perfect tracks.

After just two albums, it’s clear that classically trained pianist Macy Gray is an exceptional talent. Her vocals are unique, recalling a mix of Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday and throwing in her own panache for good measure. The Ohio-born Gray is an...

Pros: The Funk!
Cons: None I can think of

Some records you just don't get tired of, no matter how many times you hit repeat. When my mood is one that doesn't look for a particular album to listen to, on those days when I look over everything I own and still NOTHING jumps out at me, there are a...

Pros: Decent Lyrics, a unique sound, Some of the music actually rocks
Cons: Some of the music

In perhaps the moment of greatest anti-celebrity cruelty of my life - which I seem to have no problem sharing with an audience of strangers here at ePinions - I recall the moment I first heard "Why Didn't You Call Me" by Macy Gray. Earlier that day, I ...

Pros: Rich, colourful and inventive R&B/soul with expressive singing and engaging lyrical narratives.
Cons: Macy's vocals grate on rare occasions.

After recently listening to a number of brand-new albums that left me bored and miserable rather than enthralled, I had a good search through my record collection for something that would rekindle my music-loving fire. Macy Gray’s “On How Life ...

Pros: The melodies are all solid, the production rules and I like her voice
Cons: Not much

(Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what their looking for in the "Album Overview" section. The section titled "Detailed Track Discussion" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of ...

Pros: Sexy Smart Raspy Giddy Sad Infectious Groovy....Just tell me when to stop
Cons: Younger listeners need to cover their ears on some adults-only tracks

The last time my wife bought me a new music CD, I was out in the back yard, examining hen’s teeth by the light of the blue moon. So, when we were walking through the local military base exchange last week, arm in arm, and she told me she wanted to...

Pros: A style that keeps you grooving all night long.
Cons: None!

“Ooh! Turn that up, that’s Tina Turner’s new song.” I said to my friend Lisa. “No, no, Beth, that’s not Tina Turner. It’s Macy Gray, she’s new.” “Shoot! I thought I was one step ahead of you for once.” Lisa’s my music expert. The one I call on...

Pros: innovative -- in spots
Cons: annoying voice -- one you’ll either love or hate; often too spacey, contradiction irritates me

I've been carrying my copy of Macy Gray's CD back and forth to work. Not only did I want to write a review, I wanted to figure out once and for all if I really liked this CD or not.

I still remember the day I purchased it. A few weeks prior,...

Pros: deliciously different
Cons: some lyrics not suitable for children

Before I ever heard the tune "I Try" on all the radio stations, I had the pleasure of seeing Macy Gray perform on David Letterman. I was in my kitchen doing the dishes after everyone was sound asleep and the television was on in the background....

Pros: The pipes, the pipes are callin'
Cons: The material. Buy the lady the complete Ellington Songbook!

Ever since Dr D sentenced me to the gym without parole, I've had the, um, opportunity to become unwontedly familiar with pop. By and large, this has constituted cruel and unusual punishment. But not always.

Welcome to this Thursday's...

Pros: During an era of nauseating bubble gum pop, Gray's voice is a rainbow of sounds.
Cons: You'll disturb the neighbors if you choose to amplify the T-bass function on your stereo. (Maybe that's not a con...)

I'm pleased to participate in this Thursday night's Music Write-Off with buffoonery, forkids, Grouch, mshawpyle, and Penguinlady. You can access their finely tuned contributions through the All Opinions On This...

Pros: Songs are catchy to some
Cons: Songs quickly become annoying. All songs follow same simplistic formula. Bizarre voice

A few moments ago I arrived at the review list for this album, On How Life Is from Macy Gray and received a huge shock. The shock is that I am more alone in my feelings about this album and artist than I had previously realised.

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Pros: Gray adds new music type to the charts.
Cons: Redundant, not many hit-makers.

With the album going certified Double Platinum in the US this week, I decided to join the public and buy into Gray's new album. I was hooked on "I Try", as the hit was getting big airtime here in South Florida.
I wanted to like her album....

Pros: Beautiful voice, great music, good production
Cons: Only 10 Tracks! :(

Macy Gray has been regarded as many to be the "next [insert diva's name here]". I don't think that she's the next anybody... but she's the first Macy Gray!

To understand my appreciation for her, you have to go back to a...