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First, let's get the Billie Holiday comparisons out of the way: Yes, Macy Gray's voice possesses hints of Billie's magical, sultry bounce, and, like Lady Day, she's clearly aware of its haunting, alluring power. Not content with that, however, Gray adds her libido into the mix. The hot and heavy "Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak" may offer a little too much information for some ears, but one listen to the Prince-ly kink and funk of "Caligula" and one can easily envision the Artist turning, well, purple with jealousy. Gray and her musical cohorts add more sonic Spanish Fly with sexy grooves steeped in soul's finest traditions. Al Green's Memphis-baked organ-and-horn jams are ...
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Seth Kaufman
First, let's get the Billie Holiday comparisons out of the way: Yes, Macy Gray's voice possesses hints of Billie's magical, sultry bounce, and, like Lady Day, she's clearly aware of its haunting, alluring power. Not content with that, however, Gray adds her libido into the mix. The hot and heavy "Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak" may offer a little too much information for some ears, but one listen to the Prince-ly kink and funk of "Caligula" and one can easily envision the Artist turning, well, purple with jealousy. Gray and her musical cohorts add more sonic Spanish Fly with sexy grooves steeped in soul's finest traditions. Al Green's Memphis-baked organ-and-horn jams are given a searing '90s update on "I Can't Wait to Meetchu," while Curtis Mayfield's superfly sounds provide the prototype on the aforementioned "Sex-O-Matic." And while there are less racy moments lyrically, these are heated up with provocative melodies -- the anthemic "I Try" and the first single, "Do Something." The latter title is a sentiment that's easy for Gray to voice, especially on this, one of the most impressive debuts of 1999.
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Macy Gray is such an assured, original vocalist that it's hard to believe On How Life Is is her debut album. She recalls a number of other vocalists, particularly jazz singers like Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, but she is unquestionably from the post-hip-hop generation, which is evident not just from the sound of the record, but the style of her songwriting, which is adventurous and unpredictable. Thankfully, she's worked with a producer Andrew Slater, who pulled a similar trick with Fiona Apple's debut, Tidal that lets her run wild and helps her find sounds that match her ideas. That's not to say that On How Life Is is a perfect album -- at times, Gray attempts more than she can achieve -- but it's always captivating, even during its stumbles. And when it works, it soars higher than most contemporary R&B.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 7/27/1999
  • Label: Sony
  • UPC: 074646949023
  • Catalog Number: 69490

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Why Didn't You Call Me (3:14)
  2. 2 Do Something (4:57)
  3. 3 Caligula (4:38)
  4. 4 I Try (3:59)
  5. 5 Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak (3:57)
  6. 6 I Can't Wait to Meetchu (5:18)
  7. 7 Still (4:15)
  8. 8 I've Committed Murder (4:59)
  9. 9 A Moment to Myself (4:00)
  10. 10 The Letter (5:38)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Macy Gray Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Background Vocals
Michael Harris Horn
Jon Brion Synthesizer, Guitar, Piano, Marimbas, chamberlain, Orchestra Bells
Lenny Castro Percussion
Matt Chamberlain Percussion, Drums
Rami Jaffee Synthesizer
Jay Joyce Guitar
Miles Om Tackett Guitar
Patrick Warren Synthesizer, Vibes, chamberlain
Charlie Green Horn
Steve Baxter Horn
Dawn Beckman Background Vocals
Jeremy Ruzumna Organ, Piano, Electric Piano, Background Vocals, Clavinet, Moog Synthesizer, farfisa organ, fender rhodes
Greg Richling Bass
Benny Williams Guitar
Sy Smith Background Vocals
David Wilder Bass, Background Vocals
Gabriel Moses Guitar
Technical Credits
David Campbell String Arrangements
Andrew Slater Producer
Dave Way Engineer
Kilu Beckwith Programming
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Loving Ms. Gray

    I'm not one to buy much music or write reviews. However, Macy Gray is my exception that proves the rule. I will be listening to this CD for a long time. I need nothing else... Love it!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Macy Gray CD its alright

    I bought the cd so a group of friends could listen to it. We don't like it, her voice is scratchy. The song sounds good. Macy needs singing lessons, perhaps someday she'll be better. Good Luck Girl!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    DA BOMB!!!!

    This is A GREAT CD by Macy Gray so y'all go out and buy it today! Its all about what Macy heard on the radio and saw on TV when she was a kid to now.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    macy gray rules

    macy gray simply kicks butt! she has a unique voice and catchy lyrics. her songs just will make you dance!! i have been to one of her concerts and she is amazing! so take it from me, get the cd!!:)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    awesome

    great album all the songs are beautifuly sang bye macy gray .

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Buy!!! :-)

    Macy did an awesome job with this album. I loved

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    great!! great!! great!!

    This album has my all time favorite song!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This title and my opinion....

    The title of Macy Gray's album is a unigue, yet new, type of thought. Her choice of titles was a quite artistic in a matter of speaking. I like the title of the album. Sincerely, Cory Turner

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Coolest CD Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I will tell you just the basics. Get this C.D.!!!!!!!!!! It is so awsome. I have never heard anything cooler!!! If you like Whitney Houston. You will love Macy Gray!!!!!!!!!! Macy rocks!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    On How Life Is

    Alright,this was the bomb cd: 1.Why didnt you call me-I love that song and I think it was the best version of those lets go out with my friends and have a good time song. 2-Do Something-That's the jam right there you can't mistake that song. 3-Caligua-She must have gotten influence to wirte this song from Adina Howard because i can't listen to it near my mom. 4-I Try-OHMY,THAT SONG IS OFF DA HOOK!!!! 5-Venus freak-'Superlove is something that they say is very rare...'That is another song I cant listen to around her. 6-Cant wait to meetchu-I love that song but what is she saying. More songs....

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    On How Life Is

    Got the Cd and it is the bomb and i suggest you all should tell people more about her!!!!!You know that this is the best cd of 99,00,01,02and on and on so you all need to listen to this cd with the bomb songs that make you wanna turn it up,and shake and vibrate your booty to!So get it,or get out of here!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Macy's leading the way around the dead-end pop-rap trend that threatens to Kill music. to

    The mix of funk soul and the Blues vocals make this the Best album to hit the streets since Beck burst on the the scene with Odalay. Every cut is pure joy with the Sulky silky voice that makes you want to cry as you dance for joy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    WOW

    You gotta listen to this CD. Macy's voice and sound is incredible. She's destined to be BIG!

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    Posted January 7, 2010

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