NORAH JONES - FEELS LIKE HOME DELUXE EDITION

The smokey sultry sounds of Norah Jones explode on this deluxe edition of "Feels Like Home" and you get a ton of bonus material.  Three unreleased bonus tracks plus a bonus DVD with videos and some live performances.  Price wise, there wasn't too much different between the regular release and this deluxe edition.

The bass kicks off the opening track, 'Sunrise'.  The percussion plods along like a strolling cowboy on a horse and borders on country.  But it's absolutely delightful.  It's followed by a guitar driven blues number, 'What Am I To You?'.  This track features some organ playing over a rocking number.  Norah is asking her lover to verbalize how he views her and the relationship.  It's a smooth number and it flows like a long slow drag from a cigarette.  Next up is 'Those Sweet Words' with it's relaxing melody and soft sentimentality.

'Carnival Town' is the next number and it's an almost total departure from what you'd expect from Jones.  The minor chords and haunting piano take this song in a direction completely different from the previous numbers.  There's a Georgia swing reminding me of Johnny Mercer.  'In The Morning' clocks in over 4 minutes and has the distinction of being the longest track on the regular album.  There is one track from the bonus songs that clocks in a little longer, but this little groove is the longest.  There's some hesitation happening.  Something tense.

Imagine yourself sitting in a bar with maybe one or two other people; cigarette smoke drifting lazily around and a table all to yourself and you're in the moment set up for this number.  'Be Here To Love Me' drifts around you like absolute atmosphere.  'Creepin' In' chugs up next and increases the tempo of the album.  If I'm not mistaken, Dolly Parton is singing on this number with Jones and she's phenomenal.  It's an absolutely addictive sound.  'Toes' is another easy going number that washes over you like a stroll down a tree lined sidewalk.  It's followed up by 'Humble Me' which sounds more like a lullaby than a love song.  

'Above Ground' features some satisfying brush snare.  'The Long Way Home' comes back and revives the country sound you've heard a little on this album.  'The Prettiest Thing' is probably my favorite number on the album.  It's a combination on all the various sounds showing up on the disc.  'Don't Miss You At All' is the final track and you can picture Jones sitting in a lounge at a piano singing this incredible number.

The next three tracks are the bonus tracks.  'Sleepless Nights' is another country crooner.  It's got some lovely harmonies and the vocal performance is delicate and lilting.  'Moon Song' is a sweet track that's very fanciful and dreamy.  'I Turned Your Picture To The Wall' is the final number on this version and is another amazing number.

The DVD contains 4 live performances, 2 music videos and an interview with Jones.  It's a thrilling disc and very enjoyable.

This record, more than the last one, is almost pure country.  There's some electric guitar and electric organ, but it's infused with a more organic sound.  Jones is at the height of her ability and she delivers on this one.  100%.  My final words:  ANOTHER MASTERPIECE FROM AN AMAZING TALENT!

NORAH JONES - FEELS LIKE HOME DELUXE EDITION

01. Sunrise

02. What Am I To You?

03. Those Sweet Words

04. Carnival Town

05. In The Morning

06. Be Here To Love Me

07. Creepin' In

08. Toes

09. Humble Me

10. Above Ground

11. The Long Way Home

12. The Prettiest Thing

13. Don't Miss You At All

14. Sleepless Nights

15. Moon Song

16. I Turned Your Picture To The Wall

DVD

01. In The Morning (Live)

02. She (Live)

03. The Long Way Home (Live)

04. Creepin' In (Live)

05. Sunrise (Music Video)

06. What Am I To You? (Music Video)

07. Norah Interview