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The 18th Day | 
 enlarge | Artist: Estelle
Label: V2
Category: Music
List Price: £8.99
Buy New: £3.00
You Save: £5.99 (67%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 36874
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5033197278322
ASIN: B0002Y9TJM
Release Date: October 18, 2004
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: new but not sealed,dispatched within 1 working day
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| Tracks:
| » | 1980 | | » | Dont Talk | | » | On And On | | » | Free | | » | Go Gone | | » | Dance With Me | | » | All Over Again featuring Royston | | » | Hey Girl feat Baby Blue and John Legend | | » | Dance Bitch | | » | Change Is Coming | | » | I Wanna Love You | | » | Crazy | | » | Gonna Win | | » | Freedom |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Although voted best newcomer at the 2004 MOBO awards, for some, Estelle's debut, The 18th Day, has been a long time coming. One of the most respected female rappers in the UK, Estelle's style effortlessly eschews the trappings of sounding like her US counterparts and gives her a really natural, British, flow. The album is almost split into two distinct styles: one half funky, UK R&B hip-hop whereas the other more downbeat and soulful. Opening track "1980" sums up the early part--the backing a wall of sound and the catchy vocals reminiscing about growing up. "Dance Bitch" is slightly more US sounding where one can hear echoes of Missy Elliott; "Go Gone" is fun and poppy, sounding like an update on the classic Northern Soul sound; and "Free" is a bouncy funk number and also second single. For the ballad "I Wanna Love You", Estelle slips more into singing mode and her confidence grows with each subsequent song. "Crazy" shows off the range and dexterity of her voice, it may not be that of a world-class soul diva but it's strong and the phrasing is fantastic. One big highlight is, "I'm Gonna Win"--dramatic, rousing and an uplifting moment on a really enjoyable album. On The 18th Day there is very little filler and whilst the heavy ballad section can be a little bit too much, it never falls into bland mediocrity.--David Trueman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Brilliant first album April 1, 2008
I love this CD, each song is different with a mix of both rap and singing, its a very good CD and should have done better sales wise.
Solid debut! August 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This debut album by Estelle is a real grower. Reflective and sometimes amusing lyrics combined with a sparkling production make for a very enjoyable listen. This is a quality R&B/Rap album and Estelle is not afraid to venture into new territory with tracks such as Change is Coming and Go Gone. There is some nice acoustic instrumentation which contrasts well to the more programmed synth backing.
Big up the UK R&B, Rap and Hip-Hop artists!
Solid debut by UK R&B/Rap artist. July 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This debut album by Estelle is a real grower. Reflective and sometimes amusing lyrics combined with a sparkling production make for a very enjoyable listen. This is a quality R&B/Rap album and Estelle is not afraid to venture into new territory with tracks such as Change is Coming and Go Gone. There is some nice acoustic instrumentation which contrasts well to the more programmed synth backing.
Big up the UK R&B, Rap and Hip-Hop artists!
 Better than I expected!! August 13, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this album because of 'Free' and initially listened to tracks 1, 5 & 6. However, gave it a chance and it's actually very good throughout give or take a couple of songs. Estelle even sounds like Mary J. on a couple of tracks and that's no bad thing! Favourite is still Free but All Over Again, Dance with Me, 1980 & Go Gone are all excellent. No album is ever superb throughout these days but this is one of the better ones!
False advertising! August 11, 2005
Freedom is not on here! This is my favourite Estelle track!!Some of the other tracks are good (see Change is Coming and Hey Girl with John Legend) but there is a bit too much soul - albeit some of it very good - at the end of the album. I am more of a hip hop fan and did not expect so much soul, especially at the end. Her singing is good but don't enjoy out n out pop tracks (see Go Gone) Well done to Estelle though, she comes from a scene where not many people can achieve the success and acceptance she has - it's good to see someone doing things like Band Aid with talented mainstream artists. I am very disappointed in amazon for sending me something that doesn't have the track I wanted on there - I know I could have returned it but I shouldn't have to.
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