My Heroes & Thieves Album Review

Overall, this is a very happy themed CD. It possesses a realistic happiness, not the superficial kind. Luckily, it also coincides with my current mood ;-) I think this is Vanessa's best work yet. Her sound and lyrics have grown and evolved. You will enjoy this album.

1. Nolita Fairtytale - I really enjoy the full sound of this single. The more I listen to it, the more of a smile it puts on my face. The lyrics aren't great, but the tune is stellar.

2. Hands on Me - Love it! Very intense and happy! Such passionate lyrics:-)

3. Spring Street - The nana na nanaas get in my head.

4. My Best - The organ-like sound gives it an interesting nostalgic vibe.

5. Come Undone - the grainy 30 second organ intro is a bit startling at first, but once this song gets started, it's a complete joy to listen to.

6. The One (w/ Stevie Nicks) - The "you strung me along" and " (I hope) you'll be sorry you left me" song on the album. It will haunt you.

7. Heroes & Thieves - Such a uplifting fairytale of a song. I love it even better than the pre-mastered version. The violins are soooooooo beautiful with her piano.

8. This Time - slower than the live version I've heard her perform. But I enjoy how it let's you digest the notes she's singing and the feelings she's expressing in the song which is about feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.

9. Fool Like Me - SPLENDID! So good. Indescribable ! The lyrics and the music are so vivid.

10. Home - My FAVORITE. I get that "I feel at home in happiness" when I listen to it. I can relate;-)

11. More Than This - Nice closer to the album. Listen to the end of the silence on the track for VC's dog barking.