I didn't realize when I purchased it what it meant to be "copy-protected," as I'm not very computer or tech-savvy. I was so excited to receive this CD since the music samples available on amazon.com sounded amazing. However, when I put it in my computer to download to my I-tunes (I don't own a CD player and listen to all my music either on my computer or on my I-Pod) it completely froze up and it has taken two days to get it functioning properly!

I can't imagine why a record label (RCA/BMG in this instance) would restrict listeners from listening to music on the computer, let alone with I-Pods. I live in NYC where every other person walking down the street has the tell-tale white earpieces hanging out of their ears and I-Pods are so ubituitous nowadays. I simply wanted to listen to the CD through my computer - for my own personal use- not to copy or take away from their profits (I purchased it instead of downloading it illegally, right?).

Out of principle I will not support this record label or artist, and urge others to do the same. Record labels are controlling/restricting too much these days and not keeping with the times- people listen to music now on computers and portable devices (MP3 players and I-Pods). However, even if you disagree with my and decide to purchase this CD, make sure not to try to use it in your computer or it will likely cause problems, as it did for me!

I actually heard a song by Charlotte on "So you think you can dance" and thought, wow, who is that?!?! I ran to the computer and ordered her cd Veins. EVERY song is great, so I ordered Stromata. Every song kicked butt!! So I ordered On your shore. Wow!!! I too am a huge Tori fan, but I wouldn't call Charlotte a knock off, why can't there be more than one piano playing chick? Gives us more to listen to and enjoy! Charlotte is extraordinary, touching, and angelic. Run fast, and get her cd's today!!

Love the music but will never buy this CD. The few cd's i've had that were copy protected i've still copied. It was a pain though so i just don't buy them anymore.

Even though this album is a little hard to find new, I encourage you to buy it used here at Amazon. It is an incredible album, filled with emotion-packed songwriting and impressive delivery. Charlotte is a classically trained opera singer, and her vocal ability is one of her best attributes. This is showcased in songs like "On Your Shore" and "Every Time It Rains." Comparisons to Tori Amos are inevitable, especially with songs like "Steel" which seem in terms of piano structure very influenced by Tori. But I do not believe the comparisons are a bad thing, because the music is reminiscent of Tori rather than a copycat version. Charlotte loves layering vocals, and that is a constant theme throughout the album, especially in "Something Like a Hero"--this is one of On Your Shore's definintive tracks that will give you goosebumps by the end of it. The production value of this album is incredible. Many people were involved in the recording and producing of this album, but it was mainly produced by Charlotte and her husband Ken Andrews.



This is an incredible album that did not receive the promotion it deserved from RCA Records. Had they pushed "Every Time It Rains" as a single and officially released "Limits of Our Love" as the second single which they planned, she would have gained more exposure in the mainstream world. But she is doing great on her own now as an independent artist, and I encourage you to check out her second album "Stromata" as well, which was released on her own record label Dinosaur Fight in 2006.

not a bad little cd. Nowadays getting an album with at least 3 good songs on it is a score. she is like a more rock based tori amos, but not a knock off. Individual and unique. Not an amazing ALBUM , but has some great songs on it. DO IT!