''Twentythree'' (alternatively styled "''twentythree''") is the major label debut album of

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singer-songwriter

Tristan Prettyman Tristan Ann Prettyman (born May 23, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from San Diego, California. She was signed to Virgin Records until 2013 and released her first major label album '' Twentythree'' on August 2, 2005, followed by her sec ...

. It was released by

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on August 2, 2005. It peaked at No. 24 on ''Billboard's'' Top Heatseekers chart. The album was named, at least in part, for the fact that it was released after Prettyman's 23rd birthday.Arnold, Chuck (August 22, 2005), "Tristan Prettyman." ''People'' "64" (8):44 Also, both she and her then-boyfriend, musician

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, were born on the 23rd (of May 1982 and June 1977 respectively). Mraz would later propose to Prettyman on December 23, 2010.

Critical reception

Critical response to ''Twentythree'' was largely positive though conservative, and she drew comparisons to fellow surfer Jack Johnson.Greenblatt, Leah (August 5, 2005), "Twentythree". ''Entertainment Weekly'' (832):66Hoard, Christian (August 25, 2005), "Tristan: Prettyman: Twentythree." ''Rolling Stone'' (981):103 ''

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'' gave the album four-and-a-half stars, saying that the "singer-songwriter's breathy wisp of a voice doesn't reveal much range, technically, dynamically or otherwise", but that she does "have a gentle charm that should allow this former competitive surfer to stay afloat under the pop radar."Gardner, Elysa (August 2, 2005), "Hill's 'Fireflies' sparkles". ''USA Today''. ''

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'' gave the album a B, calling it "husky, pleasant Introspection Lite." ''People'' magazine said that "with her soothing

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sounds and sweetly understated vocals, this San Diego singer-songwriter is poised to be the next Jewel", finally giving the album three stars.

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with ''

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'' commented that "Prettyman may not quite have found her voice, but on 'Twentythree' her nice-girl daydreams sound awfully sweet."

Track listing

#"Love Love Love" (

) – 3:25 #"Always Feel This Way" (Prettyman) – 2:55 #"The Story" (Prettyman) – 2:56 #"Electric" (Prettyman) – 2:55 #"Shy That Way (Prettyman,

) – 3:31 #*feat. Jason Mraz #"Please" (Prettyman) – 3:10 #"Breathe" (Prettyman) – 3:13 #"Song for the Rich" (Prettyman) – 3:43 #"Smoke" (Prettyman) – 3:45 #"Melting" (Prettyman) – 3:37 #"Simple As It Should Be" (Prettyman,

Jesse Harris Jesse Harris (born October 24, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist. He has worked with Norah Jones, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Nikki Yanofsky, and Lizz Wright. Early life and education Harris and his twin sist ...

) – 3:49 #*feat. G. Love #"Mess" (Prettyman) – 3:50 #*(

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bonus track) #"November" (Prettyman) – 3:23 #*(

bonus track) The songs "November" and "Song for the Rich" were also on her four-song demo.

References

External links

Tristan Prettyman's Official Site
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