Sarina Paris (album)
Sarina Paris is the self-titled debut album by Canadian singer Sarina Paris, released on May 22, 2001.[1][2] As of 2021, this is Paris' only studio album, reaching number 167 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.[3] Paris was nominated for a Juno Award in 2001, for "Look at Us", in the category of Best Dance Recording.[4]
Sarina Paris | |
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Released | May 22, 2001[1][2] |
Recorded | 1999–2000 |
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Length | 47:36 |
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Singles from Sarina Paris | |
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
Sarina Paris received mixed reviews from music critics. The Orlando Sentinel commented on the album's quantity of "catchy tunes bound to get you dancing."[6] However, The Washington Post, while suggesting that Paris is capable of more, wrote that the album provided evidence that, for the time being, Paris is "another mindless slave to pop fashion."[7] USA Today also gave the album an unfavorable review, calling it forgettable and "cloying", despite "some moderately catchy tunes".[8]
Most reviewers commented on the instrumental arrangements, including Liana Jonas of AllMusic, who wrote, "The thin music and arrangements on the 13 tracks are simply monotonous", in a generally negative review, although she praised the album's single "Look At Us", remarked somewhat favorably about the album's song, "True Love", and stated that Paris had some promising musical potential.[5]
Billboard wrote that she is "well-poised to please fans of Eiffel 65, Sonique, and Aqua."[9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Look at Us" | 3:29 |
2. | "You" | 3:53 |
3. | "So I Wait" | 3:02 |
4. | "Just About Enough" | 3:45 |
5. | "Love in Return" | 3:08 |
6. | "True Colors" (cover of Cyndi Lauper's song) | 3:28 |
7. | "Angel" | 3:26 |
8. | "Dreamin' of You" | 3:15 |
9. | "The Single Life" | 3:33 |
10. | "True Love" | 3:19 |
11. | "Romeo's Dead" | 3:15 |
12. | "All in the Way" | 3:51 |
13. | "I Love You" (Bonus Track) | 6:20 |
Total length: | 47:36 |
References
- "Sarina Paris: Sarina Paris - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- "Sarina Paris - Sarina Paris : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic". AllMusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- "Sarina Paris - Sarina Paris". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- "A sampling of Juno nominees". Toronto Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. March 4, 2001. p. D5.
- Jonas, Liana. "Sarina Paris: Sarina Paris". AllMusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- Tanzer, Emily (January 4, 2002). "Sarina Paris". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company. p. 28.
- Joyce, Mike (June 8, 2001). "Sarina Paris: Sarina Paris". The Washington Post. p. T7.
- Gardner, Elysa (May 22, 2001). "Tyrese shines with '2000 Watts'; forget synthetic 'Sarina Paris'". USA Today. Gannett Company, Inc. p. D6.
- Paoletta, Michael (May 19, 2001). "Look at Her". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. p. 113 (20): 43.