[.ca] Linger

soul:
I am not a critic. I happened to just be at the right place at the right time. I saw Jen Chapin in my hometown, and I am a fan now. Her music makes you want to shut the door, turn it up, and dance by yourself in your bedroom. It simply moves you. Her vocals engage you on an emotional ride. The music transforms you by showing you a glimpse of her soul.

let down:
i bought this cd without knowing what i was getting (i do this a lot, working at a record store) - it has yet to grow on me. it strikes me as a poor attempt at trying to be like diana krall. chapin does not play a dominant instrument (flute on occasion), which makes me have less respect for her songwriting. maybe i am being unfair, i hope that i will change my mind; but, at this point, i am pretty sure i won't listen to this cd a whole lot. it just doesn't move me.

Much More Than Harry Chapin's Daughter:
This is not the first Jen Chapin CD I have purchased. The first, a four track CD entitled simply "Jen Chapin", was purchased in 1997 solely because she was Harry Chapin's daughter. Well that was then and this is now. Jen has grown and matured. From the bright, funny and upbeat "Little Hours" to the hauntingly beautiful "I Could Fall", this is an extraordinary CD. Though I can hear her dad's influence, it is more than "the acorn does'nt fall far from the tree". This acorn has taken root and grown into a strong, passionate and musically exciting tree of her own. Since the late 70's, most often you would find a Harry Chapin album playing in my house. Now you're more likely to hear Linger!

Defintely A Fan:
I live in NYC and have had the good fortune to see and hear Jen Chapin perform live for the last few years. I have always felt that she deserved a larger audience and her new album Linger provides that opportunity. Linger is a culmination of her best work, presenting a fully developed and original artist. Her album covers a wide range of moods and subjects. Her songs are about love, friendship and observations of the world, revealing a complex sensibility to relationships, love and personal integrity. Her voice is intriguing and covers a wide range from sexy and gritty to gentle and lyrical, perfectly meeting the mood of each song. Her haunting melodies resonate for days. Jen writes her own music and has a wonderful band who have worked with her for years, developing a creative sensitivity to one another. This allows for a free flowing, mutually supportive performance, building rich layers of sound. Jen Chapin combines musicianship, beauty and intellect. She is a woman of substance, comfortable and honest with herself and the audience, a wonderful performer who says what she thinks and sings what she feels. Her multi- textured voice keeps you interested and emotionally involved. This is a great recording. Check it out! Definitely a Fan, Rosa Naparstek

Breath of fresh air - Chapin gives us great gift in Linger:
I really really love this CD. Jen Chapin is a talented artist, to put it plainly. Her music is soulful, insightful, and inspires the heart. From her concerts in New York City and around the country (including here in the Bay area), I knew Jen was an "up-and-coming" artist with musical talent and important messages to share, but every time I listen to Linger it takes me to a whole new place....and I smile that she's "here," getting the national acclaim that she and her band has earned. I feel really lucky to own this CD. Thanks!

• Little Hours
• Good at Love
• Me Be Me
• Manchild
• 'Til I Get There
• City
• Numbers
• Hurry Up Sky
• Passive People
• Regular Life
• Gold
• I Could Fall (in Love with You)