3 stars out of 5
This song takes some getting used to, but is not bad at all. Shawn Smith’s vocals sound very crisp, contrary to the exultant bands of the Pacific Northwest that he participated in during the ‘90s. The song has an impassioned groove and, according to iTunes, “some great piano work set to a loose hip-hop beat.”
The song is very moody, but is alright if you are listening purely to relax. Personally, I wish that Smith would sing with more substance to his voice. The placid beat, enhanced by the virtuosic piano, makes it pleasing to listen to (once you get used to it).
I don’t agree with the genre of “rock,” because this is more on the verge of country to me. The pleading voice of the chorus reflects that of old, farm-boy country songs rather than upbeat rock (or even light rock). But that’s just me.
To listen to this song as well as other songs by Shawn Smith, visit: http://www.sscollective.net/audio.
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Though I can't listen to it now, I agree with your views on the genre.
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ReplyDeleteI downloaded it. It's pretty cool. :)
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