| Move by Yourself |  | Artist: Donavon Frankenreiter
Label: Universal
Category: Music
List Price: $9.49
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 1082279
Format: Single, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
UPC: 602498567746
EAN: 0602498567746
ASIN: B000FDKAS4
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| Tracks:
| • | Move by Yourself | | • | The Way It Is | | • | By Your Side | | • | These Arms | | • | Let It Go | | • | Fool | | • | Everytime | | • | That's Too Bad (Byron Jam) | | • | Girl Like You | | • | All Around Us | | • | Beautiful Day |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Former pro surfer Donavon Frankenreiter rides a new wave on his sophomore effort. A change in labels from mentor Jack Johnson's Brushfire to Lost Highway finds the bearded, long-haired, doe-eyed singer/songwriter channeling his inner Talking Book-era Steve Wonder on this occasionally funky and consistently engaging keyboard-dominated album. His dreamy, near-falsetto voice floats through these soulful slices of pop perfection. The low-boil funk and nonchalant vocals sometimes recall Curtis Mayfield or Boz Scaggs in their casual, yet distinctive approach. An offhand natural warmth oozes from this recording that finds the singer and his band tapping an earthy groove. Nothing seems rushed or forced, as the musicians lock into the sunshiny, blue-eyed, melodic R&B vibe. A few more upbeat cuts like the irresistible title track and the riff-driven "That's Too Bad" might have added more supple firepower, but even the ballads connect with a rootsy low-key charm. Frankenreiter hasn't entirely forsaken his tropical beach-boy charm, as shown by the closing "Beautiful Day," but Move by Yourself is a refreshing twist that proves the artist is far more than a surf bum who picked up music to occupy his downtime on a rainy day. --Hal Horowitz
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| Customer Reviews:
 Workin' it! April 7, 2008
V. Linton (Chitown)
Donavon is workin' it on this album- highs & lows mixed throughout... G. Love collaboration on Girl Like you is killer!
Funky! March 1, 2008
J. Albrecht (Wisconsin)
Very pleased with this album. A lot of 70's funk elements. Great chill music. Like some other reviewers have said. His vocal range isn't the greatest, not to say he sounds bad in the least. I would say I like this even better than is first album. If he, on his next release, ups his singing abilities as much as he did with his musical abilities on this album... 5 stars for sure.
 The man got soul February 14, 2008
Boston Bluesman (Boston, MA USA)
I would agree with other reviewers that his second album is actually better then his first effort. This is a rare thing in the music industry. While DF's firts album is great, breaking away from Brushfire (Jack Johnson's label) has allowed DF to explore more electric kind of sound. Donovan is down right funky on some tracks and his vocal style is well suited to more soulful type expressions. I love the title track and the rest of the album is pretty damn good. Buy both his albums, you will not be disappointed.
 Disappointed... January 30, 2008
Lindsay Ussery (Pensacola, FL)
I bought his first album a few years ago and liked it... He wasn't one that I told my friends to rush out and buy--but I listen to it occasionally. His new album sounds exactly like his old one--same songs, same beat, etc. While his music is mellow and relaxing, there's nothing substantial about his songs. I listen to the music, but don't remember the words. I'd rather spend my money on something else.
GOOD MELLOW TUNES June 28, 2007
M. Fontenot
This is my first Donavan CD and I am in love with the soft mellow tunes that you could just sit and relax to. This will be the first of several cd's that I will purchase by him.
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