1. Dance Me to the End of Love - Madeleine Peyroux, L. Cohen
2. Don't Wait Too Long - Madeleine Peyroux, M. Peyroux-L. Klein
3. Don't Cry Baby - Madeleine Peyroux, Bernie, S.
4. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go - Madeleine Peyroux, Dylan, Bob
5. Between the Bars - Madeleine Peyroux, Smith, Steven Paul
6. No More - Madeleine Peyroux, Camarata, Salvador
7. Lonesome Road - Madeleine Peyroux, Austin, Gene
8. J'Ai Deux Amours - Madeleine Peyroux, Scotto, Vincent
9. Weary Blues from Waitin' - Madeleine Peyroux, Williams, Hank
10. I'll Look Around - Madeleine Peyroux, Cory, George
11. Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux, Handy, William C.
12. This Is Heaven to Me - Madeleine Peyroux, Reardon, Frank
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When Madeleine Peyroux's debut, Dreamland, was released in 1996, its success threw her for a loop. She's taken eight years to create this follow-up, and, at age 30, she brings a confidence and resilience to this dozen-song set. She's able to move seamlessly between songs by writers as diverse as Elliott Smith and W.C. Handy, whose title track was popularized by Bessie Smith. Though American-born, Peyroux absorbed the language and culture of France growing up in Paris with her French-teacher mother. On her debut, she covered Edith Piaf, and this time out she wraps herself around "J'ai Deux Amours," which Josephine Baker sang to the Allied troops during World War II. --David Greenberger
Album Description
Boasting an enthralling voice many have regarded as reminiscent of Billie Holiday's, Madeleine Peyroux burst onto the music scene eight years ago with the extremely successful release of Dreamland. Championed by major publications such as The New York Times and Time Magazine, Peyroux was immediately recognized as a remarkably talented singer with a promising future. With the release of her long awaited follow-up album Careless Love, Peyroux's potential as an artist is truly realized. Her smoky voice and knowing delivery make each song her own, whether she's singing vintage tunes by W.C. Handy and Hank Williams, or contemporary songs by Leonard Cohen and Elliott Smith. Producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin) weaves strands of acoustic blues, country ballads, classic jazz, torch songs and pop into a vibrant fabric that is both timeless and thoroughly up to date, with Peyroux's arresting vocals always front and center.
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Careless Love
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2004-09-14)
- Publisher: Rounder / Umgd
- Label: Rounder / Umgd
- Studio: Rounder / Umgd
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 160 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #1142
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Summary: Mdeline Peyroux - Careless Love 2008-11-21
Comment: Incredible! A little Billie Holiday, a bit of Edith Piaf, and a whole lot of enjoyment. A pleasure to listen to.
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Summary: Serendipitous find! 2008-10-15
Comment: I first heard Madeleine Peyroux's seductive, swingy voice in a grocery store of all places, singing Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love." I ran to the computer as soon as I got home to find out who would have the great good taste and chops to perform that song without making me long for the original. Great voice, fine album, wonderful selection of songs.
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Summary: A Superb Singer on her Best CD 2008-09-15
Comment: I first heard Peyroux' "Don't Wait Too Long" on NPR and immediately bought the Careless Love CD. What a treasure! At first she did remind me of Holiday, but the more I listened, the more I heard her own sound and style. This is one I can play over and over and never tire of (especially Between the Bars - incredible!). I have probably given this CD to a dozen friends, who in turn have become big fans. While I have also enjoyed her other CDs, this one remains my favorite and, I think, her best.
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Summary: This is heaven to me... 2008-06-26
Comment: Contemplative, moody, pensive, deep - Madeleine Peyroux! Range, timbre, in love with love, earthy - Plugged into something greater than herself. This album sends me! The vocals, the musicianship, the sound craft and engineering: "Careless Love" is a must have for anyone who appreciates music. Every cut is a well-crafted gem, the best forty-minutes you'll ever spend on a lazy summer (or rainy) day. "Dance me"..., "You're gonna make me lonesome when you go", "J'a deux amours", "Weary Blues", "This is heaven to me", absolute gems! Madeleine Peyroux is a national treasure. Reminiscent of Billie Holiday upon first impression, her vocal styling really is unique and speaks to her no doubt many influences and experiences in their own right. Can't wait to pick up the rest of her songbook. Recommend it, I would!!!
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Summary: needing a little more 2008-06-03
Comment: While I agree with the rest of the reviewers that this artist has a gifted singing voice, the lyrics of her song leaves much to be desired. Her articulations are not very clear or convincing, especially in the French songs. All these said, if you are looking for something truly satisfying, opt for an orginal Holiday instead of this imitation.
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