TAKE ONE!: This is truly Emmy as we have never seen or heard. Emmy's voice is beautiful on this album though ethereal. My only criticism of this album is that it is over-mixed; and has too much background that seems to over-shadow Emmy's fanastic voice. This album truly shows Emmy beautifully both in pictures and music. It is certainly a new look and sound for her.

TAKE TWO!: The above was my initial impression of the album. I did not realize what a WORK OF ART this album actually is until I listened to it more. Emmy recorded every background voice and wrote the lyrics and the music for each. Each song is a mixture of Emmy's voice sung and mixed in such a way that one can realize Emmy's many vocal talents without detracting from any of them. "Slow Me Down," the first song on the album, has over 127 individual tracks recorded, written, sung AND mixed by Emmy. Those tracks provide the ethereal, haunting and inviting background or vocal mixture. She did the same with every song though not as many tracks. I think of this fantastic album as more a "work of art" than anythin else. Emmy's beautiful vocal and technical talent is really shown here. This album is not something most recording stars or technicians even could do! I can say nothing but "fantastic" and "Bravo." Emmy likes to call her style or genra of music in this album "Ambient Pop." AND it is truly addictive....

Emmy Rossum, who played Christine in the "Phantom of the Opera" movie, has released a debut cd. Her cd is called "Inside Out". She co-wrote all the songs on the album. Musically, it is reminiscent of Enya and Imogen Heap. If you like those types of artists, you will enjoy Emmy's album.

This cd is comparable to Enya I guess but I never really like Enya and I love Emmy Rossum. Weird. Anyways, my only complaint about this cd is that some of the songs sound really similar. I am impressed that most of the lyrics were written by Emmy. She is definitely talented. This cd is nothing like her performance in Phantom of the Opera - which I loved and that's why I bought the cd. The photos in the cd cover are stunning. I love this cd. I haven't taken it out of my cd player since it arrived. There is one song where she is singing about basically being abandoned by her father - it reminds me of someone who experienced the exact same feelings and could have written that song herself. It's really moving. My other favorites are falling which is kind of pop, slow me down and high but honestly I like every single song on the cd.

This woman proves she is just as good a singer as she is an actress.

I love Ms. Rossum's music and this CD did not let me down in terms of classical pop quality. Her crystal clear voice is refreshing. However, since my children love her music as well, I was disappointed with the cover that is very seductive. My daughter was disappointed to see her exhibit herself in such a manner. So, we love the music, but we just don't care for the cover.

I ALWAYS LUV A REVIEW THAT TELLS YOU WHAT SONG IS THE BEST SO YOU KNOW IF THE CD IS REALLY ANY GOOD...

I FIRST HEARD SLOW ME DOWN AND WAS AMAZED BY THE VOCALS AND HARMONY AND THAT THERE IS NO BEAT JUST VOICE THAT CREATES THE BEAT SO I HAD TO DIG DEEP AND HEAR MORE

I SEARCHED FOR THE ALBUM HERE ON AMAZON AND BOUGHT IT USED AND WAS BLOWN AWAY AFTER I HEARD IT,, ITS A GR8 LISTEN, U SHLD LISTEN TO IT IN THE MORNING WHEN YOUR DRIVING TO WORK OR AT HOME CALM ITS WHAT I DO (IM ACTUALLY LISTENING TO IT NOW LOL)

MY FAVEORITE TRACKS (WHAT UR WAITING FOR LOL)ARE:
SLOW ME DOWN
INSIDE OUT
STAY
FALLING
DONT STOP NOW (MY FAVE MAD VOCALS AND HARMONY)
HIGH (SAME AS DSN MAD VOCALS AND HARMONIES)
LULLABY
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS

SO 8/11 SONGS I LOVED SO THAT MEANS YOU SHOULD GET IT
I GIVE IT A 8/10 CUZ SONGS LIKE THE GREAT DIVIDE JUST SUCKED LOL HATED IT
BUT I LOVED THE CD I EVEN RECOMENDED IT TO A FRIEND IF U LUV MUSIC AND ARE EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED WITH IT THEN GET THIS, OR IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING NEW THEN GET IT YOU WONT BE DISSAPPOINTED

I really enjoy this cd. The melodies are quite soothing. Its kind of like Dido and Enya mixed into one. The only problem I found is that some of the songs can get a bit annoying sometimes. Other then that I love it.

Emmy Rossom is a true artist inside and out. She gives you her voice honestly in her debut album. The songs are soft and sweet. We could not have asked for more from Emmy Rossom. Thank You Emmy. I love the entire album, start to finish.

I fell in love with Emmy Rossum's voice after hearing her in "Phantom of the Opera." She has a great voice. True, some of the songs have the same sound, but I still love listening to her!

Well after reading some of the reviews of her album I was a little apprehensive in buying her album. I enjoy listening to Enya and like the soothing nature of Enya's songs. I listened to some of the sample clips and thought that it had the same soothing sounds with really nice acoustics. I agree that Emmy's songs do sound similar but that's okay with me since they seamlessly transition to each song to the next with such calmness. After reading her interview for her album I understood she intentionally composed the overdubbing and in my opinion it was not overdone but done brilliantly!
I really like A Million Pieces and Falling are some of my favorites in the album. I whole heartedly recommend Emmy's Inside Out album and hope positive comments inspire her to do another album in the near future.

I really love Emma's voice. Many of the songs sound very similiar, but otherwise my favorites are the first few songs.

I absolutely fell in love with this cd the second I popped it in my cd player. Usually when I listen to a cd for the first time I'll listen to the first few seconds of each song before I get bored and switch to the next one........nothing usually holds my interest for too terribly long. But with this cd, I actually sat and listened to the first 4 songs all the way through! I was very surprised.
Emmy Rossum is such an INCREDIBLY talented young lady.......this cd is full of amazing chord structures, rhythms, harmonies...it's just an amazing cd to sit back and listen to! You can tell just by listening that she puts SO much soul into every word she's singing...it's just unbelievable. I would absolutely recommend this cd to anyone who enjoys any kind of music!!!!!!!!

So good I may need rehab to stop listening to it. Emmy has a unique sound all her own and I can't wait to hear what she does next. I am particularly fond of the last track `Anymore' and have added to several of my play list.

She has a voice of an angel. You can put this album on when you are cleaning or sleeping it is just so good. I really liked this cd and bought it because I knew how amazing she was at singing from her work in Phantom of the opera. The one and only problem with this cd is that they all kind of sound alike but other then that it is amazing, this girl can sing.

Ever since I saw her in Phantom, I've thought Emmy Rossum is a gorgeous girl with an amazing voice. So why is that voice modified electronically here? And why do the songs seem so cliched? I'm enjoying this album (the sleeve photos of her in bed don't hurt), but I'm a bit disappointed, too. I think she can do better.

a lackluster--albeit ballsy attempt not to copy sarah brightman. this is because there can be only one. on that note...there can be only one enya and one imogen as well. try again.

When I first heard that Emmy Rossum was releasing a record I rolled my eyes and thought, 'Great. Another actress turned "singer"'. However, I was still intrigued enough to buy INSIDE OUT based on the comparisons to Imogen Heap (a favorite artist of mine), and because of her impressive work on The Phantom of the Opera (Two-Disc Special Edition). Fortunately, while the comparisons are warranted, I found myself relieved to hear a mixture of different styles as well. I'd say the sound here is a wonderful blend of Frou Frou, Enya, and Sleepthief. And why would that be a bad thing?

Classically trained Emmy Rossum neither took the route of disposable pop or classical crossover but instead chose a rather relaxing and addictive medium. Her breathy, ethereal vocals are absolutely spellbinding, and the lushly driven beats are quite beautiful and hypnotic.

INSIDE OUT may not be perfect in its lack of originality but it's a lovely album from a promising young singer. I was not at all disappointed; just pleasantly surprised.

Emmy Rossum is a fantastic singer with excellent range. You can hear this in the recent remake of Phantom of The Opera. This album doesn't bother to capitalize on her formal training, but instead, forces her through the ringer and makes the voice rendered useless. The CD comes across as an Imogen Heap clone, and a poor copy at that. The songs are somewhat weak and the music is overproduced, so you can't get an idea of what her talents are. 'Slow Me Down' is probably the best song on the CD and you can feel it being weighed down by oversampling. It's sad, really. So much promise wasted.

I hope that her second album ditches the person who produced this album and works with someone who can utilize her talents and range.

Admittedly, this wasn't at all what i expected from Ms. Rossum, but she pulled it off. That much is undeniable. I think that she is very brave but also very smart to take on a genre that very few others have attempted. And like I said, she really pulled it off. She pushed the boundaries and made it her own. She sings about things that few others have had the courage to sing of, and she does it in a completely unique and soothing way. Whatever Emmy Rossum tries in her life, she is incredibly successful at. Plus she's beautiful. What a combination. I can't wait for this talented young singer's next album, whatever genre it happens to be.

Purchased this for my daughter who is an avid fan of Emmy. Put it in the cd player for the drive home yesterday. After the first couple of tracks I thought someone was playing a joke. It sounded like a bad karaoke version of Enya blended Wilson Philips. The last time I was this underwhelmed, was the Bo Bice debut album. Why do these artists with so much talent allow these twits who call themselves producers and sound engineers to ruin what they do.
This CD is over produced, over engineered to the point that all it is is a noise. I would defy you to play this to anyone who has seen Phantom of the Opera and have them say "Oh that's the girl from Phantom".

She put out a couple of Christmas songs. Hearing her sing O Holy Night restored my faith that this lady can sing. Problem with this debut album is that just like all first impressions, you only get one shot. For her sake let's hope folks remember the angelic "Christine" from Phantom, and I only hope she gets as far away as possible from the idiots who created this mess.

This album is incredibly sweet and relaxing. Emmy has a beautiful voice, heard that voice before in the movie The Phantom of The Opera but in this case, has a different and layered texture.She just sounds amazing!!! I highly recommend this CD if you are into Enya type of music, you will be amazed with this CD!!! If you don't believe me, check the samples and you will see what im talking about!!!

Yesterday I was at record store when I decided to listen to some samples of the debut album by Emmy Rossue INSIDE OUT. The moment I heard the opening track "Slow Me Down", I was immediately hooked. I was reminded of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" between Emmy's breathey vocals and the midtempo electronica beats. After listening to a few more samples of Emmy's cd, I decided to buy it. I am glad that I did. I have been listening to INSIDE OUT almost non-stop. I like the fact that Emmy didn't go the classical/pop route considering that is what she is known for in music because of the film PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. I will concede that Emmy's music resembles too much like Imogen Heap's and would have liked to have heard more of her classical influence shine through in her music. I also thought her cover of "Rainy Days and Mondays" was useless only because I think of The Carpenters, and I loathe The Carpenters' music. Other than that that dreadful cover, I enjoyed Emmy's music. I like the combination of Emmy's seductive vocals with the laid back downtempo beats.

I loved Emmy Rossum in The Phantom of the opera. So when I found out she had just released an album all her own I had to check it out and I can esaly say I am not dissapointed. She has a buttiful voice and the songs matched wonderfly. So way to go emmy!!

I bought this CD because I was a big fan of Emmy Rossum. I love all her movies and her voice is amazing. I knew she would shine in her CD like she did in her movie The Phantom of the Opera, I was glad I was right. Her songs are very nice and calm, not the annoying kind of rap or rock and roll music you hear everyday. There's something very unique about herself, her music, and her voice which just works. I just never get tired of listening to this CD. I am eagerly waiting for her next album and I hope it comes out soon. Anyway, it will make a great gift for any fan of Emmy Rossum or of music in general. This CD really deserves the chance.

I am a casual fan of dream pop and a big fan of Emmy Rossum, so I was happy to purchase this CD. The songs all sound similar if you don't listen intently, but listening to the words reveals very different songs. Almost every one of the songs involves layering of her voice, which some people might not like, but I personally think it adds depth. My favorite songs on the CD are "Inside Out", which is about showing both the good and the bad of herself, "Lullaby", which is a comforting song that has helped me emotionally when I feel down, "Don't Stop Now", which involves her following an unfaithful boyfriend to convince herself that it's really over, and "Anymore", a defiant song about how she won't let her absent father define her life. I lot of people say she sounds too much like Imogen Heap, but I have no idea who that is so I wouldn't know. I personally like it, but use your own judgment with the sound samples.

People keep bashing Emmy Rossum for sounding too much like Ms. Heap or other synthesizer-loving divas on her debut album, but the fact of the matter is that music is often an imitation of other styles and influences. If no one sounded similar then all genres - such as pop, rock and R&B - would be absolutely non-existent because nothing would be able to be compared to any other form of music. I believe that this album does have influence from other electronic-aided performers but stands on its own as well. It's definitely an admirable approach from this former opera singer. The pulsating music here sounds like a mix between Donna Lewis (1996's huge hit "I Love You Always Forever"), Frou Frou and aforementioned Heap. Enchanting as it sounds, though, the same problems that plague the artists mentioned above hurt Rossum's effort in that the songs all rely on electronic effects that they often sound like one strung-out song rather than individual pieces of music. Nonetheless, Emmy's unique vocals shine here, whether they stand in front of the background ("Divide") or intermixed with all sorts of studio magic ("A Million Pieces"). Other memorable moments include lead single "Slow Me Down" (a truly magical take on how fast-paced lives today are), the bittersweet ballad "Stay" and "Falling." Is it perfect? No. But admirable? Definitely.

This is the first time I have reviewed anything, but felt I had to. Emmy has an amazing voice and what a beautiful selection of music this is. I hope to see more soon!

I thought this was a good cd. Emmy Rossum is one of the few actress's who can act AND sing. I thought this cd was very calming. However, one thing that I didn't like, and was pretty much on every song, was the backround tunes. It did drown out her voice a little. But I still give it 5 stars.

I bought this CD because I loved Emmy Rossum in The Phantom of the Opera. This CD is incredible! Every song is the same, but different and has a great calming/soothing quality to it.

Its amazing and cannot be topped!

When I first heard Emmy Rossum was making an album, I really expected the final product to be the earnest work of a baby Brightman: a few show tunes, a couple of classical pieces done in Celtic Women style, the ubiquitous "O Mio Babbino Caro," etc. I was unimpressed by her performance in Phantom-- her voice was too reedy and immature for her to be believable as an operatic diva.

However, when I saw her album on iTunes, I took the time to preview it, and I was so very pleasantly surprised.

On "Inside Out" Rossum doesn't fall victim to the "I have some high notes, so I must use them" syndrome or bombastic pretentiousness that would have slotted her firmly in the Popera genre. Instead of following in the footsteps of Brightman and Groban, she's crafted a very soothing mix of Imogene Heap's layering effects and Kate Bush's wailing vocals, and it all comes out sounding quite a bit how I'd imagine an Annie Lennox album to sound, if Annie Lennox took several Valium and hit the record button. The lyrics, though at times a bit too melodramatic and repetitive, are simple and honest, and all of the songs touch on universal themes that any listener can sympathize with.

The best part of this album, though, are Rossum's vocals, which are smooth and mature, light years beyond her strained chirping in Phantom. She has crafted her voice into a dark, breathy, legitimate Adult Contemporary sound. This album is above and beyond the bubble gum tracks other singers her age are producing, and it is definitely worth listening to.

Emmy Rossum has a wonderful talent, especially for her age. I adored her voice in The Phantom of the Opera, and was excited when I heard she was making her debut CD. When I finally had the chance to listen, I was sorely disappointed. She uses a lot of electronics and fancy special effects that only serve to cover up her voice. Hopefully if she makes another CD, she will decide to let her own voice shine through. Some of the songs are upbeat and catchy, but all of them are pretty much the same. After all, this is Emmy Rossum's first CD, and I think through experience her career will really strengthen into its true potential.

When I heard Emmy was releasing an album I was so excited 'cause I really loved her voice in The Phantom of the Opera, it has a purity that I truly enjoyed.

That's why I was so truly disappointed with this CD. I can barely listen to her voice with all the noise in the background and I think she made a really poor choice in the music, even if the lyrics aren't so bad. Rainy Days and Mondays is an example of a great song but even there the way the music was played doesn't help.

I did liked Anymore, in this song she sounded like herself and it had less noise. I hope that if she releases something else it will be something less popular, and that fits her voice better.

I loved her in the Songcatcher and Phantom. She has a great voice, but unfortunately, either bad choice in music or bad producer, or both. It was like a bad, super " pop " version of Enya, who is alright by me. I think that she is still better than this. My only hope is that she can get some better help and try again. If they can take half talent people from American Idol and make some decent recordings, surely they can help her make something that can match the hope I had, ever since I heard her on Songcatcher.

Emmy Rossum has one of the best voices in the Recording Industry! Her vocals are as near to perfect as possible. I was expecting 'Very Good' when I purchased it, but can't label this CD as anything less than 'Outstanding'. As Beautiful as Emmy is to look at, She's ever more Beautiful Vocally! This CD is 'Pure-Gold'. I can't wait for a future release!

The first time I heard/saw her sing was in Yahoo's 'Who's next?', and I really loved her voice, but when I listened all her songs on her website the first thing that came up to my mind was "Geez, she sings just like Enya", with all the background vocals effects. I must say I LOVE Enya's music, therefore I liked Emmy's music, but I considered her like a renewed Enya... If you like Enya, you may like Emmy