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KATHARINE MCPHEE "Katharine McPhee" Reviews
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AZRating: 5.1 Users rating: 8.3 |
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Release: 30 Jan 2007
Label: RCA
Genre: Pop
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| Entertainment Weekly |
Rating: 7.5 |
Great voice — better than it sounded on American Idol — but wow, McPhee is working with some poor material.
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| LA Daily News |
Rating: 5.0 |
The problem here is McPhee doesn't yet know what sort of music she does best.
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| RollingStone |
Rating: 5.0 |
McPhee's debut doesn't render her halfway interesting. The album's twenty-two songwriters mostly avoid schlock but can't come up with an alternative, which makes ballads like "Better Off Alone" and tepid, McPhunky dance pop such as "Do What You Do" just bland.
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| Slant Magazine |
Rating: 4.0 |
Katharine McPhee, the latest example of a record company brainlessly shackling an up-and-comer to enough lazy craftmanship to recall a half-dozen other, equally doe-eyed pop princesses (Christina, Rihanna, Britney, Beyoncé, etc.), is a maddening slush pile of midtempo ditties that don't aim much higher than heavy rotation on some well-meaning adult contemporary radio station.
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Users comments
| tbreg |
Rating: 10.0 |
Absolutly Amazing. I love Kat and I think the reviews are rediculous because this is the music teenagers listen to these days, what would a bunch of elders know anyways? |
| stacey |
Rating: 7.0 |
I love "dangerous" and "neglected". I don't really care for "open toes" or "love story" but overall it's a good 1st album, much better than Kelly Clarkson's first one. (not her 2nd though!) |
| Harry |
Rating: 10.0 |
Great.. I Love kath mcphee |
| Ali Shaikh |
Rating: 10.0 |
5.1 is not an accurate rating! This album is excellent and Katharine did awesome! It truly does show vocal ability. I'm proud of Kat! |
| Kim |
Rating: 9.0 |
I'm not a huge fan of "open toes".. I thought that song was just stupid. But I absolutely loveee "Not your girl", "Better off alone", "Neglected", and "Everywhere I go". I think overall its a good cd.. She is gorgeous and can only go up from here! |
| sean |
Rating: 10.0 |
Listen, this album is really good! Katharine first album is great. She sounds good, looks good, and her songs a A list hit! What does them magazine people no about good music, they are like in there 80s. They still listen to shit like god only knows. So keep up the good work McPhee.. And don't worrie because your CD debuted at number 2 on the billboard charts.. Congrats.. |
| Zach |
Rating: 10.0 |
this album is great i love all the songs what a good album |
| billy |
Rating: 9.0 |
it's a good first album! Kat will only do better on her next one! keep up the great work. "open toes" is my fav! |
| Alena |
Rating: 10.0 |
I love this album. She has a beautiful voice and these songs are fun. I'm sure her second album will be 10x better but this is really good for a debut. I love it. |
| j3shua |
Rating: 10.0 |
Disagree 101% on the reviews from the so called "experts". I think Kat has done a terrific job on this album, Kat has brought back the light to the dark world of pop music. Fresh face, fresh performances and definately great personality. Great work Kat! Proud of you! |
| Urban |
Rating: 10.0 |
Best Idol yet! Best album from ANY Idol. I absolutely LOVE this album, I'm addicted to every song, its more "Rhythm-Pop" if anything. It has some good beats and funky lyrics. When I heard this I was like move over Christina Aguilera=) |
| Liz |
Rating: 10.0 |
Love it Love it Love it!!! didn't really like open toes but her voice sounded so nice in home, better off alone, and ordinary world. The upbeat songs like do what you do and not ur girl were awesome 2. i also luv everywhere i go. |
| michelle |
Rating: 10.0 |
i love kat's new album.. obviously, the girl is so versatile.. she can be soulful in better off alone, ordinary world and home.. be just her young and fun self with over it, open toes and dangerous! the girl can really sing!!! |
| chippy |
Rating: 10.0 |
i sooo love kat's cd!!! it was well made for her, so what if she only co-wroted one song.. there will be a next tym!!! she's really good.. goes to prove that she can be good at singing any song genre! congrats kat!!! |
| kikay |
Rating: 10.0 |
great cd! among my favorites are over it, love story, open toes, ordinary world, dangerous, better off alone!!! |
| July |
Rating: 10.0 |
It's a good debut album. This first single sounds like JoJo but still the pop hits singles now. I like all cd, but honestly just could be singles 3 or max 5. The better of this album is: "Not Ur girl" catchy pop song and easily could be a hit in charts. "Neglected" sound more R&B ballad, more soft and likeable. Great voice. "Love Story" remember me JOss Stone but sound much better than she, it's more catchy and pleasant song. "Ordinary world" other powerfull ballad, show all her voice.
I hope this cd sell so many copies, she deserves, good luck Kat, and all os you enjoys this cd. |
| morgan |
Rating: 10.0 |
i love her and her songs!!! during american idol i really liked her and she has really great songs!!! the other people who comment and give her rattings of 3 and 4 are musically challenged!!! and retarted they need to watch some sopapras and listen to opera or something more there style!! |
| Gabby |
Rating: 10.0 |
I can't stop listening to this CD. What a variety and her vocals are second to none IMO. I will purchase any CD she makes because I appreciate true talent and her incredible voice. |
| stefanie |
Rating: 10.0 |
I absolutely LOVE this CD! It makes me really mad that the critics are so harsh!! My fav songs are: Not Ur Girl, Each Other, and Everywhere I go. She is such a talented singer and I can't wait for her next album! |
| Yusuf |
Rating: 9.0 |
it's a good album. easy to listen music. and i really love her.
but for the runner ups it's a bit less...n for her angel voice it's such a mess...but i love it n her anyway!! ;) (keep doin better, gal!) |
| Noname |
Rating: 10.0 |
i agree totally to the people that liked the songs and the cd because it is what we listen to today and it's so modern we can still listen to it in the year 2020. it's just amazing. much love to Kat!!! |
| JT Mohr |
Rating: 10.0 |
Kat you are amazing and your album debut is awesome. I wish the best and you are my really Idol. Congrats |
| steph |
Rating: 8.0 |
love this album. critics are old and stupid. they don't know what's hip. this album rocks. good vocals, nice beats. not as good as kelly clarkson but better than lohan/duff/etc. |
| pooch |
Rating: 10.0 |
i love all her songs!!! great CD! |
| Ares |
Rating: 10.0 |
I could'nt wait for kat's CD to come out. Once it did I was not disappointed. I love all of the songs on the CD. Over it and Neglected are my favorite songs. I listen to the CD everyday and never get tired of hearing her awesome voice. |
| maxine |
Rating: 0.0 |
she didn't even win!! but she's good i'll admit..havent bought the album so cant rank it but she IS better than Taylor Hicks who won even though she got 3rd place. chris dauntry is AWEOMSEEEE 2. amazing vocals |
| Vicky |
Rating: 9.0 |
This album is very and I mean amazing!! I love the songs dangerous and not ur girl! Once i put this album in I could not stop listening to it!!! Still she can not beat Kelly Clarkson. |
| Anastasia O. |
Rating: 0.0 |
I think she sucks. The only reason why anybody even likes her is because she was on America Idol, and because she's stupid, just like every other celebrity. I think it's pathetic how anybody could ever like a slut like her. The only reason why she has fans is because she has big boobs [or so she said on the Tyra Banks show] and because the popularity is forced, because of American Idol. I have no idea how she even got to the top, i guess only stupid people vote on American Idol. Her CD sucks, and if your a fan of her, than you need to start thinking about who to like. There are many more better people and music that you could listen to. She's not a good role model, i hope people don't start copying her or idolizing her, because they will just ruin their lives. Katharine McPhee is poor example of a role model, OR a singer.
P.S I totally agree with Maxine. Now that's someone who has a voice, and someone who actually has a talent! And he's famous because he sings really good, and his songs are coming from his heart, and he has an amazing talent [unlike Katharine] not just because he was on American Idol. Chris Daughtry was amazing but Katharine McPhee was the reason why i stopped watching America Idol.
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| Jim |
Rating: 10.0 |
She should have be the American Idol. She needs better songs but she is the real deal! |
| Noname |
Rating: 5.0 |
I like her new single called over it it is really good video it`s a check to even if she did`nt do alot it was cool. |
| mildred |
Rating: 0.0 |
It so sad to see someone with an amazing voice pit it to such no use. The album is garbage, stardom has nothing to do do with hard working effort. Kat was not creative at all, and she doesn't know what her genre of singing is. |
| The McPhan |
Rating: 10.0 |
I luv kat she is an amazign person! she is awesome and she can sing her but off! i agree that chrsi has talent but it is not right to say those kind of things about Kat! and beside if u hate Kat soo much than why are you porpusely looking at her album. just a thought! note to all u people who hate her: shut up we dont appreciate ur comments. to all u people to support Kat: u guysrock! and im sure Kat is veri thankful! |
| Kate Matthews |
Rating: 10.0 |
I LOVE : 1. Over It 2. Open Toes 3. Better Off Alone 4. Home
Open Toes is sooooo much fun, it's become the NEW theme song for all the girly girls in my family - from coast to coast. |
| Caramie |
Rating: 10.0 |
She is such a great singer also because it only toke me a day to get a voice!I'm not joking! |
| Michael Spruill |
Rating: 10.0 |
You are so hot!!! And your underwear from last your was even hotter. You will make a big impact on playboy channel not MTV. |
| mer |
Rating: 9.0 |
wow those reviews are not even right. katharine mcphee has an amazing voice, amazing talent. this is her first cd so give her a chance. kelly clarkson is the only A.I product i have listened to but now, hearing Kat,i know she is going somewhere with her career!! |
| natalia |
Rating: 9.0 |
htis cd is absolutley amazing. i love "open toes" and i actually think "over it " is a great song and most girls have been trhough what the song is talking about. i love her voice. She is truly gifted |
| Lisab |
Rating: 7.0 |
I love her voice, and have enjoyed "over it" and "everywhere I go" without having followed any American Idol. And I am 30, not a teen. So whatever that means, I find her music enjoyable and catchy. |
| icha |
Rating: 9.0 |
kat is my inspiration..yes she is..this album is so great..but i think her songs here doesn't show who really she is..i know she will be great in pop classic or theater..but..doesnt matter..i still love her.. |
| Amy |
Rating: 0.0 |
I think she is awful. She was horrible on American Idol, she shouldn't have gotten as far as she did. Chris Daughtry is way better than her. Her songs are horrid and I wish she would just stop singing. Anastasia and Maxine have it right. It's too bad everyone else is brainwashed by her. |
| Danny |
Rating: 9.0 |
She absolutely has an amazing voice,her songs so eazy to listen.. i think most people who don't know she is would like her song.. i think she just show up her music! Love her so much!! for me, she should be the winner of american idol!! |
| Danni |
Rating: 10.0 |
Anastasia, Maxine, and Amy and everyone else who is saying negitive things should watch what they say. You guys wouln't like someone talking about you like that and besides if you don't like her then why did you look up her lyrics? It is okay to say you don't like her singing but criticizing her appearance and personality is unnecessary and just rude. I agree with all of the other Kat fans, Katharine rocks!!! I was so upset when I went to the American Idol tour last year and she wasn't there because she was sick and she broke her leg. :( |
| insert name here |
Rating: 8.0 |
kathy's voice is great. in my opinion, i live her album because it's a mixture of different genres, which magazines criticize her for not being able to choose one. people who just don't like her singing are going too far by judging her appearance and personality as well. "haters" lol but hey, every person in the entertainment industry has a few so watever. |
| beverly |
Rating: 10.0 |
I'm a big fan of katharine ever since she is in the competition. love her voice! she is also pretty! I enjoyed all her songs in this CD. just love it! |
| Seth |
Rating: 10.0 |
Sensational. Talented. HOTT!! |
| Denniz |
Rating: 6.0 |
I think Kat have a great vocal but finally when I heard her 1st album,I got tired n didn't impress me much.I didn't hear her great vocal in every songs but I loved to hear 'Over It'.Catchy n easy listening.Just like Jojo's song. |
| Anonymous |
Rating: 5.0 |
unoriginal but her voice is good but her music is too "cliché". She doesn't stand out! you know what i mean like the tempo is too similar, too Jojoish and Hilarish. Plus her CD cover is weird especially with the long boots tthing.
Her video "over it" is a unoriginal cause she just tapes herself and sends it to her Bf. I think you shouldn't buy the whole Cd. Just download it on Itune. |
| doesnt matter |
Rating: 0.0 |
all you people need to open your ears and really listen to her singing katherine mcphee sucks big time and definitely is NOT the best person from american idol or the best cd from american idol |
| uhhhh |
Rating: 5.0 |
You guys are just giving it a 10 just for the mere reason that you like her and I understand that. I went through that phase where I like one singer/band and like whatever they do whether it sucked big time or not and not realize it.
But you people have to be open and see that these critics may actually be right. Well, not exactly right [they ARE critics. lol.] But it could be close.
Her music is too common. It's like you've heard it all before -- cliche. I wouldn't know but the album seemed like it was all rushed and was made for the sake of it.
They should've took the time to make better songs and songs that suit Katharine's voice and bring out its best.
Oh and yeah, in the video for "Over It", her lipsynching was terrible. Especially in the parts where she holds a note. LMFAO.
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| Stephen Cunningham |
Rating: 10.0 |
Katharine's debut cd is AWESOME.The morning it came out...i was standing in the line at walmart!Ha! I ABSOLUTELY love Everywhere I Go. its the best off the album.I think the next single should be Open Toes but they decided to go with Love Story.=(. But Hopefully it will be the next. And after the third...HOPEFULLY it will be Everywhere I Go.=) But those ppl that were saying that she sucks that are supposed to be the "EXPERTS" can go to hell and shut the hell up!. Does anyone agree with me.?. But this is just my opinion. and the person that said something about her panty slip last year on American Idol...your a fucking pervert! and someone needs to kick YOUR ass! |
| Alex Winters |
Rating: 0.0 |
Kat looks good and has an OK voice, but sorry guys this album totally sucks. She belongs on Broadway not on a CD. If you want quality songwriting and delivery, pick up Elliot's CD. He can actually deliver. |
| Al |
Rating: 0.0 |
She was OK on the show but is terrible on the album. The CD is just like any other pop diva and when i first heard "over it" on the radio i didn't know who it was by and thought "oh jojo has a new song, it's not as good as her others". She didn't deserve to go as far as she did on the show and only did because of her looks. Anyway if you want a good CD from a Season 5 contestant pick up Chris's or Elliott's CDs |
| P0P Pr1nZ3$$ |
Rating: 10.0 |
i think that katharine's cd was amazing! it was a mixture of the different types of music that we as teenagers listen to. it's pop, and then sort of soulful, then it's upbeet also. i think she's on the right path to winning a grammy! |
| entourage |
Rating: 9.0 |
a very nice debut album.. definitely not the best pop album in 2007, but it's still worth buying.. fave songs: Everywhere I go, Over it, Neglected, ordinary world, not ur girl. overall.. two thumbs up for a debut album. |
| Sammy Boy |
Rating: 10.0 |
Personally, i love the album...its very versatile...and very R&B/Soul infused...the Stand out tracks on the album for me is 1. Each Other 2. Everywhere I Go 3. Over It 4. Love Story 5. HOme 6. Do What Cha Do 7. OPen toes....that's all Folks, lmao...Til Next tyme..peace |
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