CindersGolightly said: "That's her on the London cast album. She provided the main vocals for that song."
are you sure it's Jennifer? The U.K. Amazon site has the album for preorder and lists the soloists on each track and according to them it is Cassandra Compton who played JD's role in the London production.
US iTunes lists Jennifer Damiano for the "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" bonus track. I can't be 100% positive that it's her but that's what it says and it sounds like her.
I am 100% positive it's Jennifer. I've been listening to her recordings for the past couple of months non stop and now it's impossible for me not to recognize it. Cassandra provides background vocals.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
Really enjoyed this! I had only seen the rehearsal video for the Broadway run and wasn't really sure if I was going to like it. But this has definitely got me excited and I'm glad I took the time to listen! 'I Am Back' is a particular stand out.
Isn't 'You Are What You Wear' so good? It grew so much on me. I HATED it when I first heard it. This score is sublime. I can't wait to hear what has changed on Broadway.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
For anyone who hasn't already pre-ordered Amazon is offering "auto-rip" when you purchase this CD. They mail the physical CD and allow you to download the MP3 album tonight once it's released with no additional charge for the digital album.
The new music video is SOOOOOOO completely different from anything else I've seen to promote a Broadway show, I like (and really respect) that they are taking risks and not shying away from the source material:
I got my copy of the CD from Amazon today and I just want to write a note of praise for the creative packaging! It's an eco-pack cardboard sleeve contained within a separate plastic sleeve. The plastic sleeve is covered in blood splatter and when you pull the cardboard eco-pack out you see that the actual album cover does not feature the blood splatter seen in pictures of the cover on-line. The blood splatter is only on the outer plastic sleeve. The fold out on the inside of the eco-pack features Matt Smith standing in front of the wall that displays the quote "abandon hope all ye who enter here." The booklet is very colorful with full lyrics and a few production photos of the London cast. It's very creative and well thought out packaging and I'm glad I purchased a physical copy.
This is a very intriguing score that captures the 80s sound very well... and it's a well-produced album. It certainly makes me curious about seeing it staged.
However, it may not be a great testament to Sheik's score that my favorite track here is the cover of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."