Stepping Stone

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Lari White's fourth studio album is a typical, turn-of-the- century Nashville moment, and so unfortunately it includes all the strengths and weaknesses one might expect: perfect but sterile playing; lots of story songs more interested in their clever ideas ("John Wayne Walking Away," for example) than in their real stories; and undeniable hooks (the title-track first single) wasted with shallow, feel-good lyrics. White has got some kinda pipes--enough to actually pull off a slinky, if unremarkable, country-pop declaration like "Take Me"--and is a technically superb singer, too. Perhaps too much so, since she oversings most everything, even a fine working- class slow-burn called "Tired," where she manages to work up enough energy to sing the word "gone" with a good half-dozen syllables. --David Cantwell

People
Melodious, witty, pointed and well-suited to White's direct, mainstream Nashville style, the 11 songs here are models of intelligent pop.

Stepping Stone,Lari White,Hollywood Records,Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,Country-Pop,Pop

Average customer rating: Excellent CD

Too Close, Too Far Dave Patten Manufacturer: Clark Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EBPJGU Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Strength
2. Remember When
3. Too Close, Too Far
4. Over
5. Interlude I
6. Falling
7. So Hard
8. Summer's Rolling Through
9. Shine Through My Window
10. Interlude II
11. Someone Else
12. Between Me and You
13. Fool
14. Interlude III
15. Can You Help Me

Product Description

Dave Patten's first solo CD, Too Close, Too Far

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......2006-02-10

I really like the last song, Can You Help Me. Great voice and melodies!

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Hijacked Marden Hill Manufacturer: Stepping Stone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006MGA Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. Come On
2. Hijack
3. Shag
4. Honey Dipped
5. Bombed On Heavy
6. Harlem River Drive
7. Thelonious
8. Get Some In
9. Evolution
10. Into The Future
11. Up In Smoke
12. Melt On
13. Blacker
14. The End

Average customer rating: Underrated Lari's Shining Moment Great Album Good, but coulda been better Lari White deserves more credit

Stepping Stone Lari White Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Don't Fence Me In Wishes The Best of Lari White Lead Me Not Shelly Streeter ASIN: B000009HRQ Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

1. John Wayne Walking Away
2. Stepping Stone
3. That's What You Do
4. You Can't Go Home Again (Flies On The Butter)
5. Only God Could Stop Me Loving You
6. On A Night Like This
7. You Can't Take That From Me
8. This Is Love
9. Take Me
10. Tired
11. Look Homeward Angel

Amazon.com

Lari White's fourth studio album is a typical, turn-of-the- century Nashville moment, and so unfortunately it includes all the strengths and weaknesses one might expect: perfect but sterile playing; lots of story songs more interested in their clever ideas ("John Wayne Walking Away," for example) than in their real stories; and undeniable hooks (the title-track first single) wasted with shallow, feel-good lyrics. White has got some kinda pipes--enough to actually pull off a slinky, if unremarkable, country-pop declaration like "Take Me"--and is a technically superb singer, too. Perhaps too much so, since she oversings most everything, even a fine working- class slow-burn called "Tired," where she manages to work up enough energy to sing the word "gone" with a good half-dozen syllables. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

Underrated.......2003-09-17

Lari White's 1998 album STEPPING STONE mostly went unnoticed, even though it produced a top 20 country single, the title track. After the failure of this album, Lari lost her record deal and signed with an indie label and released an R&B album titled GREEN EYED SOUL which is available on her website. It's a shame this album did not do better for her career, because there's some great songs here. The album opens with "John Wayne Walking Away" which was a single but flopped badly, vocally she is on par on this track as she emotionally pleas for her lover to leave. The title track really caught my attention, it's very catchy and was the only hit of the album. "That's What You Do" is another catchy song. I really like her version of "Flies On The Butter (You Can't Go Home Again)" even better than the newer version done by the Judds on Wynonna's new album, there's just something in her voice that really resonates. Same goes for the ballad-duet with Toby Keith, their cover of Billy Ray Cyrus' "Only God Could Stop Me Loving You", I like their version the best, even better than the newly reduxed version by Emerson Drive. "On A Night Like This" should have been a single, it has hit written all over it, its a song LeAnn Rimes actually passed on. Ballads like "You Can't Take That" are emotional but not overpowering. "This Is Love" and "Take Me" are uptempos that are fun to listen to, the latter was also a single. She does a good cover of Toby Keith's "Tired", and closes the album with the emotional "Look Homeward Angel", which is a highlight. Overall a great album!

Lari's Shining Moment.......2002-03-14

STEPPING STONE is in my opinion, Lari White's most exciting and enjoyable album. The album ranges from contemporary country to traditional, with her own blend and style of country as well as gospel and catchy songs. The album opens with "John Wayne Walking Away", an endearing ballad about a relationship gone wrong, a choice between freedom or staying in the relationship, its a beautiful ballad which country radio failed to notice. Same goes for the title track, which is a positive, pick me up kind of song. "On A Night Like This" deserved to be a single, its a great uptempo song about falling in love and having a good time. Lari really shines with Toby Keith on the duet "Only God Could Stop Me Loving You", and she also does a great job on the cover of Toby's song "Tired". Other fun songs include "This Is Love" and "That's What You Do". "You Cant Go Home Again (Flies On The Butter" is a great song about remembering ones childhood and the good times, and how precious those times are. The album closes with a beautiful gospel song, "Look Homeward Angel". Overall STEPPING STONE failed to be a stepping stone in her career, but its one of her most endearing albums and should not be overlooked any further, do yourself a favor and give this one a chance!

Great Album.......2000-08-28

Stepping Stone is Lari White's fourth studio album, her most promising one yet. The songs are fun, and it is pop country but the voice is amazing. Its also amazing, with a voice like that why she isn't big in country. You ask someone about Lari White most would just say who? because she is an underrated singer. If you want good music, you should get this album because the songs tell stories. Go out and get it!

Good, but coulda been better.......2000-07-19

I bought this CD because of the song "Take Me", which is probably the best song on the album. I think Lari White is a great singer - and I agree that she is underrated - but this album seemed "too much". I can't explain this exactly, but it just seems like she's trying to please everyone by the songs she chooses for this album. "On A Night Like This" is good, but the lyrics are too cliche - same with "That's What You Do". I also didn't see the point in the duet with Toby Keith "Only God Could Stop Me Loving You". I agree that they try to overpower each other - no emotion in this "love" song! I also didn't see the purpose behind "You Can't Go Home Again". The best songs on this album are "Take Me", "Stepping Stone", and "This Is Love" - which could have been a hit if it had been released as a single. As a piece of advice, listen to Lari on the radio - don't spend money on the actual CD.

Lari White deserves more credit.......1999-03-06

Lari White is one of the most underrated country singers out there. Her voice is beautiful and her song writing is great. She left her former recording company becasue they wanted her to go more mainstream. However, she is true to herself. She refused and now has a new label. This album is one of the best I own. Her talent inspires me.

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The Stepping Stone Black Menagerie Manufacturer: Harvest Media Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: 44 Ways ASIN: B0000AGWL1 Release Date: 2003-07-08

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Stepping Stone Lari White Manufacturer: Lyric Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007O8I Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

1. Stepping Stone
2. Tired

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Stepping Stone, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Militia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000083MDE Release Date: 2003-01-28

Tracks:

1. Right Through Your Teeth - Tokyo Rose
2. May I Have This Dance - Copeland
3. Summer - Reeve Oliver
4. And It Kills Me - In Clover
5. If Dreams Were Real
6. Studio Audience - Elevator Division
7. Seeing Is Believing - Acceptance
8. Fleeting - Watashi Wa
9. New England Sunrise
10. Bad Idea - Mico
11. One of a Kind - Much the Same
12. How Can It Be So Bad? - The Cassettes
13. Part of Me Died - Slow Coming Day
14. Horror on Highway 95 - Reaction
15. Madeline

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Stepping Stone Manufacturer: Flynn & Flynn Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GJWV7A

Product Description

17 Songs 1. harder now 2. believe 3. not to worry 4. freedom 5. bird on a fence 6. remote control 7. lovers holiday 8. jub jub love 9. sweety 10. telephone lover 11. get away 12. sexy eyes 13. sunshine baby 14. wait too long 15. carmen 16. back for more 17. amor porreta

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Stepping Stone Exhibit A Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000G0TX Release Date: 2000-03-11

Tracks:

1. JACK COMES RUNNNIG
2. BRING IT ON
3. ON A ROLL
4. SHELTER
5. ROLLING ALONG
6. LIGHTERSIDE OF DAY
7. BE PATIENT
8. WHAT YOU SAY
9. STAY WITH ME
10. SANDCASTLES
11. SCAR (on her left leg)
12. ALL THIS TIME

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Walk in My Ways Various Artists , and Faith Stepping Stone # 6 Manufacturer: Faith Inkubators ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MI16NA

Product Description

2-CD set of Scripture songs for young teens. Focus is on the journey toward maturity in Christ. They are taken directly from the NRSV Bible, and are great for use in worship, youth groups, pre-confirmation education, and nightly family devotion. One CD on Scripture Songs, and a second CD of instrumentals.

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Stepping Stone PJ & Duncan Manufacturer: Telstar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000081DU

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