(Clear Springs Entertainment) When it comes to independent music compilations it's always hit and miss, with a majority of the releases just plain sucking. No so with this release. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. While most of the songs have a mellow acoustical singer/songwriter feel to them, there are a few rocking tunes on this release as well like Agent with the tune "Crave".
I've listened to this release many times now and just about every tune is a winner. There are a few standouts that caught my ear with each listen. Things get started off right with the catchy tune "Pushover" by The Long Winters. However, I was a bit confused in the middle of the release and then realized it was because two songs somehow ended up on the same track. So while you're listening to track 9 know that halfway through you will have a nice little surprise when Jenny Dalton starts singing "Lily and the Stranger" which reminded me a bit of Tori Amos. The you will have to pay close attention to the liner notes and lyrics to make sure the artist you're listening to is actually who you think they are. Anyway, Amanda Rogers "Drive" is another lovely tune as is the Todd Weidner sounding "Pair of Horses." But my favorite track on the release by far is "The Devil Came Back for You", by Katie Brianna. It reminded me of another Australian singer which I love, Kasey Chambers. This is one of the most enjoyable comps that I have heard in a long time.-- Mite Mutant (2008)
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Thank you so much for the awesome review, it means a lot from a person trying to get the CD out there.
Cheers again
Chris Parke
Clear Springs Entertainment
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