I’m a fan of R&B so when I read positive reviews of Pot of Gold (“Alice Russell is the new Amy Winehouse!” blah, blah) I picked up a cheap copy at Best Buy. However, it took me to Song 10 (of 11) on this CD to find a song I liked. There’s no doubt that Alice Russell has the pipes, but the choice of material is very weak. The most annoying song is a cover of Gnarls Barkley’s exuberant “Crazy.” Alice Russell sings it as if it were a funeral dirge. I’ll be looking for Alice Russell’s next CD. Hopefully, the material will be as strong as her voice. This Pot of Gold is mere dross. GRADE: C.
This is why people don’t buy CDs anymore. One good song in 11 is not enough.
Most of my students never buy music CDs. Most music is free on the Internet so they get it there. Our generation seems to be the only ones who still prefers CDs instead of downloaded MP3 music.