Missy Higgins

I really loved this album. She has a fabulous voice and some very clever lyrics. On the strength of this one, I bought her first album and hated it! Nothing catchy in it. After fast forwarding through one song about a girl descending into drugs, into and fast forwarded through one about a little girl drowning, into and ejected on one about how she's so depressed she hasn't left the house for days...It made me feel like not leaving the house or getting onto drugs or drowning. So buy this album, but only buy her first if you like angst.

I don't usually go out and rave about younger singers since I'm more in the anne murray, bruce cockburn, emmylou harris, bob dylan, joni mitchell generation.

But I have to tell you, Missy has got it head and shoulders over any younger singer today. What will she thrill us with when she starts writing more and more, and rips our hearts out with another whole album of "Where I Stoods"?

If I could give this CD six stars I would. This is worth the investment, and since you can download her MP3's, I recommend this album first. Wow!

What can one say about Missy other than that she is fabulous? Having had the pleasure of seeing her perform in a small restaurant with only a piano and a 100 spectators, I can say that the songs do not require anything other than her voice. The production on this album doubtless adds to the songs, although it is slightly different to her first album. But not to worry, there are still several numbers which feature the piano quite strongly.

I personally love the fact that she sings with her true accent, as opposed to faking an American accent as so many pop singers do. It adds to the truth in the music. There is no pretense. What you see is what you get.

Favourite tracks: Where I stood, Steer, Sugarcane

After being mesmerized by seeing Missy live with Ben Folds, I have started to fall for her music. She is quite a talent with Piano, Guitar and what a voice!

If I were a few decades younger I would have just downloaded Where I Stand from iTunes. Instead, I took a gamble and bought the whole CD. I was pleased to hear that all of the tracks are as interesting as the single. Okay to leave in the CD player for the whole hour commute. Sort of Indigo Girls meet Alanis with a fresher feel.

After being mesmerized by seeing Missy live with Ben Folds, I have started to fall for her music. She is quite a talent with Piano, Guitar and what a voice!

I discovered Missy plainly by accident. Her song, "Where I stood", played on Grey's anatomy. So I immediately went out to amazon and ordered On a Clear Night. After playing that cd out, I decided to try The Sound Of White. I don't know which one is my favorite album. They are both equally great! If you're looking for great music from an up and coming artist...look no further. Your world will definitely be changed! Enjoy!

Missy Higgins is one of the few artists that I would say has true talent. Her lyrics are absolutely touching and the music, needless to say, was unique and perfectly fitted into the meanings of the lyrics. Her vocals are truely amazing also. I would give this album 50 stars if I could.

I had heard such great reviews for this artist and didn't bother to listen to any of the tracks and was disappointed in the cd. Don't know what I expected but it was a letdown.

Missy Higgins has a lovely and mellow sound yet her music has substance. This one is well worth the purchase price.

Missy Higgins has a phenomenal way with words. She is not only a talented singer but also an amazing story teller.

Missy Higgins' accent is definitely Australian! I'm told her speaking voice is a little more refined but she sings with a working-class Australian accent some people call "bogan".

What's more the songs are brilliant!

This is a boring song, but on top of that she is meant to be an Australian but 'sings' with a Irish or Scottish sounding accent. Why???????

I heard the full c.d. and I must say the top five songs I loved were on this short but powerful EP so I decided why not save a few extra dollars and just get this. It was worth the money for these songs are just great and show off Missy's power and her own sound that she wishes to give to the world. I heard she is a big hit in her native country and I can see why. She has obviously good piano skills she shows off on her songs and her voice gives a good touch to her songs. I never had a singer with her accent so it is a nice touch to my collection. Her voice reminds me sort of like Dido- they don't sound alike but they have the same 'I don't need to stretch my vocals to the height of the ceiling to be noticed' type of voice. Her vocals are pleasant and strong and match with her sound well.
Although I still do not consider her a five star artist, since her whole official album was not exactly the most strongest and these five songs are really the only ones that did catch me truly, I think if she continues to work on her songs and sharpen her musical potential I feel she has definitely, I think she could become the next big thing in no time. We'll have to see.
Yet for now I will enjoy her EP, for it is a great buy. I advise anyone kind of iffy about buying her whole album to get this five- song EP. It has her most outstanding songs on here, and if you're a piano junkie like I, you'll probably enjoy them very much so.

1) All For Believing- A somber start, where Missy shows off her more softer and reflective side. I've always liked this song, although it is not the strongest song on here. B+

2) Ten Days- A little more of an upbeat song, and probably my most favorite song on here. The song is very memorable and catchy and I think it has a nice touch of beauty in it especially in the lyrics. Nice background sound and piano. A+

3) Scar- It's like she goes from somber, to a little more upbeat, and in Scar she goes all the way upbeat. Scar has a catchy background for sound and awesome piano sound. Very uplifting and also a single I have heard it a few times on my adult alternative radio station. Very cool song. A

4) Nightminds- I love the lyrics in this song they hit me so hard. The music itself in the song is lovely and darkly lit again, and again the song goes down a little bit but still very strong. A

5) Any Day Now- Now the song goes very somber again, and although the song is lovely and I like hearing it a lot, it is not very memorable like the other songs. Where I find myself humming the other songs, I really cannot remember this one without it playing at that moment. Still lovely though, and Missy uses her pleasant vocals to put this EP into a nice and pleasing close. B

The middle songs 2, 3, and 4 are the best and most strongest songs on here, and the best ones to get to know. Missy brings a nice, unique tough to the piano junkie's collection. Missy does not smash into your music system, but subtly, sneakily, gets under your skin in no time. I'm sure I'll hear more of her soon, or at least I hope so.

I really loved this album. She has a fabulous voice and some very clever lyrics. On the strength of this one, I bought her first album and hated it! Nothing catchy in it. After fast forwarding through one song about a girl descending into drugs, into and fast forwarded through one about a little girl drowning, into and ejected on one about how she's so depressed she hasn't left the house for days...It made me feel like not leaving the house or getting onto drugs or drowning. So buy this album, but only buy her first if you like angst.

I don't usually go out and rave about younger singers since I'm more in the anne murray, bruce cockburn, emmylou harris, bob dylan, joni mitchell generation.

But I have to tell you, Missy has got it head and shoulders over any younger singer today. What will she thrill us with when she starts writing more and more, and rips our hearts out with another whole album of "Where I Stoods"?

If I could give this CD six stars I would. This is worth the investment, and since you can download her MP3's, I recommend this album first. Wow!

What can one say about Missy other than that she is fabulous? Having had the pleasure of seeing her perform in a small restaurant with only a piano and a 100 spectators, I can say that the songs do not require anything other than her voice. The production on this album doubtless adds to the songs, although it is slightly different to her first album. But not to worry, there are still several numbers which feature the piano quite strongly.

I personally love the fact that she sings with her true accent, as opposed to faking an American accent as so many pop singers do. It adds to the truth in the music. There is no pretense. What you see is what you get.

Favourite tracks: Where I stood, Steer, Sugarcane

After being mesmerized by seeing Missy live with Ben Folds, I have started to fall for her music. She is quite a talent with Piano, Guitar and what a voice!

If I were a few decades younger I would have just downloaded Where I Stand from iTunes. Instead, I took a gamble and bought the whole CD. I was pleased to hear that all of the tracks are as interesting as the single. Okay to leave in the CD player for the whole hour commute. Sort of Indigo Girls meet Alanis with a fresher feel.

Missy Higgins has been playing at cafes in Melbourne for some time now. She was discovered by Triple J's "Unearthed" competition. What an unearthing it was. She's got a talent that is missing from many acts today. Her music has warmth, honesty and creativity which endears the album to the soul.

I sometimes buy an album on a whim and am more often than not, only finding a couple of songs I like. I bought this one on a whim knowing "Ten Days", "All For Believing" and of course, "Scar" from the radio. I fell in love with the earthy feel that delights all the way through the album. If you have a whim to buy an album - I would full recommend this one!

Trust me when i say buy this immediately. Rarely do you find a CD that you can listen to from first to last song without itching to push the "next" button on you player...this is ONE. Every song is great in its own right.

This album is truly amazing, her talent far exceeds any 21 year old musician I have ever heard. I got the honor of seeing her Live in concert with Howie Day, and knew that night I would buy her album. She has a great personality to go along with her amazing talent.

The Sound of White is the debut album from Australian singer/songwriter Missy Higgins. I recently picked it up after months of speculation, but now wish I hadn't waited. This is truly one of the finest albums I have heard in recent years. Where do I begin? The breathtaking title track sends shivers up my spine every time, and then there is the beautiful "Ten Days" and the latest single "Special Two". More fine tracks fill a great collection. The piano player is just mesmerising. The only fault I have with the album is the very first single "Scar" which I have never liked, it does feel out of place on the album (in my opinion). Aside from this very minor detail, I highly recommend Missy's debut album to all. Do what you can to get a copy.

If you like this, try out these other artists that you may never have heard of: Alice Peacock, Aimee Mann, Rilo Kiley, Nathan, Tristan Prettyman and Stretch Princess.

This album is great, and I would highly recommend it. I have Rhapsody, so I don't buy music like all you idiots.

I lOVE LOVE LOVE Missy. I never get tired of her albums and can't wait to see her in concert again. she is a great entertainer with a lovely voice. a lot of fun with a lot of range!