Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Shania Twain Pictures
Artist:
Shania Twain
Origin:
Canada, Timmins - OntarioCanada
Born date:
August 28, 1965
Shania Twain Album: «Eilleen»
Shania Twain Album: «Eilleen» (Front side)
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  • Customers rating: (4.4 of 5)
  • Title:Eilleen
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  • Type:Audio CD
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Description
12 historic recordings made by this country superstar in Canada for Limelight Records in 1989-1990, prior to her contract with Mercury Nashville. Shania co-wrote nine of the songs. All of the recordings have been digitally remixed & remastered. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this album will go to the Kids' Cafe/ Second Harvest charity in Chicago & the Make A Wish Foundation. 1999 release.
Review - Amazon.com
Yes, it's that Shania, long before she turned the country-music industry upside down. As the '80s rolled into the '90s, and she was toiling in a Canadian resort, it appears as if the making of this CD was an attempt to transform her into the new Pat Benatar, a kind of rock goddess specializing in the power ballad. That she had the voice for it is beyond doubt--her expressive singing is by far the best thing about this album. The songs (mostly cowritten by Shania and Paul Sabu) leave much to be desired, as do the generally predictable arrangements. However, as a little peek into her past, it's definitely of interest, and the fact that some of the proceeds go to charity means that it's not a complete cash in. --Chris Nickson
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
- Shania Rocks!

This is such a great cd! It's not country but for thoose of you who like music with an attitude you'll love it! I personally think it's amazing. It's so cool to hear music from Shania's "Early years" I really love this cd & would highly encourage true fans to buy this!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- Great History

I love this CD because it gives you a chance to hear what Shania sounded like before she became famous. It took me a little bit to get used to hearing her not singing a country song, but I soon learned to like it. I found it to be alot like Lita Ford, kinda popish with the heavy guitar. I really enjoyed Half-Breed. When I hear it, it reminds me alot of Europe's Cherokee, or Tim McGraw's Indian Outlaw. It is one of my favorite songs on the album. I imagine that she really enjoyed singing it, because of her indian background. The first 9 songs definately have a different sound than the other ones she wrote. I would have never guessed that this album was her! But it is great to see a different side of her!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- All I can say is *WOW*

This is one of the very best albums that I have heard in a long, long time.

She is not 'coming out w/ pop stuff'. These are recordings that were made before she even thought about singing country music. Personally, I see this as her best album, as I can not stand (flame me, if you must) Shania's lame attempt at country music. This style that she shows here is, in my opinion, much more suited to her singing style.

These recordings reflect a raw sound that takes me right back to the middle of the 1980s, a decade that has unfortunately been gone for *WAY* too long.

Shania, if you're reading, let's get back to this. This is much better than the other stuff you've released.

Your newest fan,

Matt

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- Don't think twice about this one..It's great!

Shania is my all time favorite, so I had to have this album.For anyone out there who is debating buying this album, don't hesitate any longer. It is a great rock c.d.Keep in mind it is not country, but in my opinion it is the best c.d. of hers yet.I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- What an AMAZING gal!

having just recently purchased the new album of Shania "BEGINNINGS" I hav'nt been able to stop playing it. I found the album really shows what shania is made of! The songs are great and with shania's voice,the whole album really got me a great mood! i definetly recommend this album for any SHANIA fan..