Norah Jones is an amazing success. This year she swept all the Grammy
categories that she was nominated for, which is very good for any artist.
But, even more laudable is the quality of Norah's music. Jones' music is
definitely not made to target Top 40 pop stations, but actually is chock
full of artistry. Here we have an in-depth look at this release plus a
couple of new releases:

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COME AWAY WITH ME - NORAH JONES
by Melissa Miles

Norah Jones is remarkably modest considering all of the accolades she has
garnered with her first album. The list includes 5 of the most coveted
Grammys, sales beyond the scope of anything imagined, and hoards of adoring
fans. She constantly spouts amazement at her success, though this tidal wave
of attention and love should have been expected. Norah simply has a knack
for the peaceful. Lilting notes and quiet, jazzy piano tunes take the
listener to a stress-free land of perpetual twilight. No longer do the
masses need to turn to sugar-coated Celine Dion for easy listening. The
innocence of Norah Jones is just what the public-at-large needed/wanted, and
it doesn't look like she will fall out of demand any time soon.

It's standard fare to say that track one "opens" or "begins" an album, but
Come Away With Me's "Don't Know Why" does nothing more than "melt" you into
the recording. Songs such as the sweet "Seven Years" and "Cold, Cold Heart"
carry the mellow mood deeper into the album. "Feelin' the Same Way" tells of
the wonder of day-to-day living with almost humorous lyrics from Lee
Alexander: "The sun just slipped its note below my door / And I can't hide
beneath my sheets / I've read the words before so now I know / The time has
come again for me." The title track is the jewel in Norah's crown. One of
the two songs written by Jones, the gorgeous "Come Away With Me" is a
quintessential love song - "Come away with me in the night / Come away with
me and I'll write you a song." The instruments on this track are so gentle
and quiet that it could almost pass for an a cappella tune. The Honky-tonk
"Lonestar" is the odd duck in this album. Even though Norah's hometown is a
10 minute drive from where I sit (near Dallas), it would have been far nicer
to hear another jazzy tune like "I've Got to See You Again" rather than this
song that would be right at home in Billy Bob's or Gilley's.

If you haven't already bought Come Away With Me, you've probably considered
doing so recently. Let this be a prod for you: Go already! This timeless
album is an unquestionable must-have for even the vaguest music lover.

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NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE - THE BILLIONS
The debut of the Billions on Northern Records finds a band with a unique,
old-school rock style. Their first single, the title track, has been doing
fairly well at rock radio, and looks like a good new band to keep an eye on.

THIRD DAY LIVE IN CONCERT: THE COME TOGETHER TOUR DVD
The folks that put together the last Third Day live video and Michael W.
Smith's Worship video are back with their latest DVD, which happens to be
another from Third Day. Expect a higher-quality widescreen picture and some
nicely mixed 5.1 sound to turn your home theater system into the ultimate
concert experience.

X 2003 - VARIOUS
Finally, the folks who find WOW 2003 too poppy and boring have a
mega-sampler to buy. Tooth and Nail, BEC, Sparrow, and ForeFront bring you a
wide selection of the best in Christian rock, from Pillar to Relient K to
even a hip-hop track by The Cross Movement. Although some of the songs are a
bit old, such as Switchfoot's "You Already Take Me There," it still is a
great PICK OF THE WEEK. Find out more at www.x2003.com and listen to all 30
tracks!


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