I simply don't get how on earth this singer gained so much popularity. With her 'average at best' voice, painfully dull and mediocre arrangements, lyrics that say a whole lot of nothing (most of which she doesn't even write)...what is there to like? And what clown ever classified her as a jazz singer? She's really closer to worn out dive bar singer at remote casino on an Indian reservation somewhere. This is a classic case of alot unwarranted hype heaped on a low talent artist in order to sell albums...what a sham!

When I first heard this CD I couldn't believe how sultry and amazing her voice was. I think I listened to it for days. It remains one of my favorite CD's of all time. Not that you're going to need a review...just look at how many people already love her.

I know I'm a little late to be jumping on Norah's bandwagon, but this young woman's got it all, including The Handsome Band! Wow! This is the first of her music in my collection and nearly everyone I have shared it with wants to add it to their collections as well. This one's a keeper and I imagine I'll pick up another copy of it somewhere along the way besides some of her other CDs. If you haven't heard this one and you're looking for the perfect mix for relaxing with a few friends on the deck or patio, then this one's for you. Her voice is like velvet on the one hand and then again, in other songs, it's got a lot of spunk. If I were to use one word to describe Norah's voice and musical ability, it would be "Classy!"

Got this CD as a gift and I find it to be a consistent album with many songs that I enjoy. It is great mellow music for a car trip or relaxing at home over dinner. I think people will find other tracks to enjoy on it than just the couple of hits that came off the disc.

Norah Jones' debut album Come Away With Me is as comforting as a steaming cup of coffee on a cold morning; just let yourself slip into the dreamy rhythms and feel the tension melt away. Opening with Don't Know Why, Norah's piano gently underscores the snare brushes and bass. Seven Years has the nostalgic reminiscence of an old-time music box, while Hank Williams' Cold, Cold Heart is given a bouncy, playful beat and Norah's delivery sounds as though she's wearing something between a Mona Lisa smile and a Cheshire grin, despite the lyrics. Come Away With Me is the standout track; mellow and slow, it's a sensual, late-night slow jam, a last dance before the band packs up. Norah is at her most poetic and open here.

Turn Me On finds Norah channeling her earlier blues persona with Peter Malick (New York City) with a growled, husky delivery and bluesy piano riffs. Lonestar is an old-fashioned country ballad that could reflect Norah's home state of Texas. I've Got To See You Again is an erotic Latin-charged ballad, with prowling snare brushes and smoky tango chords. Norah's layered harmony is used to great effect, and the song reminded me of Sway. Also deserving particular merit is Norah's enchanting, sexy cover of The Nearness of You. Simplicity itself, it's just Norah and her piano evoking images of Casablanca and classic 1940s romance.

Nightingale opens with steel-string guitar and sounded like a 1960s Joan Baez folksong. What Am I To You slides back into a slow country waltz.

The strengths of Norah's first (and in my opinion, her best) album lay in her effortless bridging between various genres including jazz, folk, and country. The majority of the songs are original, penned by Jones and her band, and she inhabits them with a maturity and grace far beyond her years. This may be my favorite album to unwind to; it's guaranteed to wash away the tensions and worries of the outside world.