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What You're Getting Into |  | Artist: Shannon Curfman
Label: Cc Entertainment
Category: Digital Music Album
Buy New: $6.99
as of 9/9/2010 04:04 CDT details
Seller: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1950
Genre: blues-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 2454 Minutes
ASIN: B0035ROO8E
Release Date: February 9, 2010
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| Customer Reviews:
 Back to What She Does Best - Electric Blues September 2, 2010
Lance G. Rigley (Brisbane, Queensland Australia)
After recently reviewing "Fast Lane Addiction" I was disappointed and I was hoping that Ms Curfmann had returned to a more bluesy sound with a lot more energy. The promise shown on "Loud Guitars Big Suspicions" just did not develop on the second outing. I can say that this third offering is a vast improvement on its predecessor and shows the rockier bluesy guitar player in Ms Curfmann.
She has written six of the ten tracks and this CD is a much more consistent collection and one that highlights her not insubstantial guitar talents.One thing that disappointed me the most on the previous CD was the failure to highlight her excellent playing.Here that is not the problem. Her vocals are strong if just a little too predictable on some songs.
She has chosen to cover four songs, of which her version of Clapton's "The Core" from "Slow Hand" is the best. She performs with Joe Bonamassa and the two of them provide an interesting interpretation, with each playing off the other.The remaining choices are all left field if not unusual for her style. Although she handles Fleetwood Mac's (1969) "Oh Well" competently and with power, with great guitar,although I would not have thought of her doing a cover of that song,which has the British Blues origin of Peter Green. "Dragon Attack" by Queen/ Brian May was very strange. I would have thought that a Queen song was not in the range of Ms Curfmann, and certainly one that identifies with the band so much. It just lacked anything for me.The final track "Heaven Is On Your Mind",is a rockier number which fits in well with the feel of the CD and is well performed.I have warmed to this one after several listens.
IN SHORT: Overall a competent and more self assured collection from Ms Curfmann which reflects a growth in her style and delivery.I think she is comfortable in her guitar skin, more electric blues.Again to see her live would be a joy of an experience as it would add that extra dimension to her talent. More self penned songs or at least a more selective use of covers to highlight her talents is called for in the next outing. 4 stars out of 5 for the obviously much appreciated improvement.
Kick Ass June 2, 2010
Peter J. Mooney (New York)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unlike Orianthi, Curfman's voice is on par with her guitar playing, lots of energy and feeling. Kudos to the sound engineers. The instruments are balanced, not "airbrushed" and compliment rather than overpower her voice. All the subtle intonations can be heard.
I have over 800 songs on my IPOD of jazz, classical, folk, alternative and rock and Curfman's album is all I have been listening to.
damn good music April 30, 2010
harry (mississippi)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i aint too good at reviews but i done it befoere i can spell jus cant type cuz i had some beers anyhow this is a damn good music cd, loved the 1st one with true freinds and them others, and got the 2nd off Shannons webthang and she signed it and emaited me back and asked how i liked it, in other words the gal really cared. that means alot. this new cd is the best blues rock/ aw hell i dont ;ike to catergorize stuff its jus plum good ridin around good muisc, and great songs and if ya like rock n blues get this cd cuz itz fine as then cool beers i jus had. heck it s fine without no beer or such. harry
Shannon Curfman - Her Best So Far April 28, 2010
Steven Sly (Kalamazoo, MI United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
On Curfman's most recent release she somewhat moves back to the sound that got her signed to a major label with her debut album 10 years ago. Her previous album "Fast lane Addiction" moved in a harder rocking direction, and although "Getting Into" rocks hard in spots it is also quite bluesy in nature. The album is a mix of originals and covers. For the covers on the album she chooses some interesting ones including Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well", Queen's "Dragon Attack" and the highlight of the album, a duet with Joe Bonamassa on Eric Clapton's "The Core". The original tunes are all well written too and show off Curfman's strengths as both a songwriter, singer and guitarist. I like pretty much everything about this disc, and think it is probably Curfman's best so far. For modern contemporary rocking blues this is a top notch record.
A fine recording April 8, 2010
Old Goat (Arkansas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of Shannon Curfman's music since her debut cd. She impressed me with her vocal ability and her guitar playing on that album. I saw later on that she'd signed with Arista and was afraid nothing would be done with her. I was right. Clive Davis let her sit and do nothing until her contract expired. If I'm wrong on this, I apologize.
I haven't bought Shannon's second album for a variety of reasons. So, I thought I'd better look into this one. I did so late, but I finally did. I am not disappointed! Shannon has done a fine job on this cd. Her voice is right on and sounds great. She hasn't ignored her guitar, either. Man, this girl is good!
Shannon seems to enjoy doing covers. Her covers on this album are Eric Clapton's 'The Core', Fleetwood Mac's 'Oh Well', and Queen's 'Dragon Attack'. Why Shannon decided to include 'Dragon Attack' puzzles me. But, I'm not a Queen fan. Shannon tears 'Oh Well' up! Great guitar work and a production that makes the song throb. Her version of 'The Core' is also quite well done.
I do like the rest of Shannon's song list. She has evolved into a fine songwriter. I won't go into them in detail, because it'd take too long. Suffice to say, if you liked Shannon's first album, you'll like this one, too. So buy it! You'll find you listen over and over and enjoy it each time.
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