By: Ben Norman
When it comes to the arduous task of turning something average into something great, the remix typically isn’t the place to go. Sure, remixes have done wondrous things for many a song, but many of those songs held notoriety on their own without the use of a Tiesto or a Calvin Harris on board. But for Norah Jones, the question is: How do you do her justice? The woman’s voice was what brought her the attention on her debut song, “Come Away With Me,” that smooth, deep, yearning instrument played stronger than any of the others that comprised her music. With each subsequent release, however, Ms. Jones found herself adrift in a sea of pop and rock that made it difficult for an earnest jazz singer to really make a lasting impression. Fast forward to 2012, and Norah Jones has broken down the walls surrounding her own musical standards, working with Gnarls Barkley magic man Danger Mouse, and really pushing the boundaries of what people would tolerate her doing. All in all, Little Broken Hearts was a critical and commercial success. And yet… I found myself a little disheartened by the end result, no track really pulling me in either in voice or production. Is it possible that the two minds of Mouse and Jones failed to deliver on what should have been a masterpiece? Sadly, in my opinion, yes.
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