Sixpence None the Richer - Sixpence None the Richer

Some songs define moments in our lives we will never forget. They're songs that years later can evoke the sights, sounds, and even smells of the time we first heard them. "Kiss Me," the red-hot, irresistible single from this self-titled release, will probably be one of those songs for the many who've by now experienced its charms. The culprits? A trio of youthful central Texans, by way of Nashville, called Sixpence None the Richer. On the rest of this Grammy-nominated gem, Sixpence serve an airy blend of Abra Moore-meets-Sundays acoustic pop. It's beautifully rich and constantly augmented by Leigh Nash's earthy vocals, Matt Slocum's songwriting genius, and steady rhythms from Dale Baker. Like Jars of Clay, Sixpence have "raised the bar" for the rest of late-'90s contemporary Christian music. --Michael Lyttle Amazon.com

What was I thinking?

Sixpence None the Richer was a cd I had back in the day and I am glad I threw it in the trash. Kiss Me and Love are the only decent tracks, the rest of the album is dreadful and forgettable. Don't waste your money on this lame fluff, you'll thank me later. April 27, 2008

It's Okay, but...

It's one of those CDs you buy for its hit songs, a chice that usually ends in disappointment. Other than their hit, "Kiss Me", it's pretty bland. I don't regret buying it because it was only a few cents plus 2 bucks for shipping. It's one of those CDs that you have one while you're talking to someone or doing something, then turn up on that one song. March 19, 2008

Timeless

I have had this album since it first came out (not the reissue with "There She Goes" on it; the first pressing) and it has withstood ten years of evolving musical tastes, the loss of my religion, a half-dozen breakups and several localized catastrophes. Pure sonic joy. Leigh Nash's voice is irresistable. Bonus points for serving as my stepping-stone to the Cranberries and Over the Rhine. March 1, 2007

A Little Folk and a Little Pop!

This was the big breakthough album of Six Pence None the Richer. Containing the two big hit-singles "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes Again" the album obviously had good chances of making it.

The opening track "We Have Forgotten" was the first track that stirred my attention; sounding very folkish I was very certain that this was a new British folk-act - later when checking the band out on the internet I found out I was wrong and that this was really and American band led by singer Leigh Nash and songwriter/guitarist Matt Slocum.

The extremely catchy and commercial "There She Goes Again" was the song that convinced me that this band was worth seeking out - a little Blondie, a little of the Cardigans but the voice of lead singer Leigh Nash also had something unique about it. "There She Goes Again" was actually a cover of a song recorded by the La's, which is also great, but for me this version is The version.

Besides the commercial "Kiss Me" other tracks that deserve being brought forward are two other folkish tunes "Anything" and "Easy to Ignore" ( featuring a great violin part ).

Towards the end the album loses a little steam, and some songs seem a little pale compared to the great song in the first half of the album.

Still a great album that puts itself somewhere between folk and pop. November 22, 2006

delightful

Actually I haven't bought this CD, but I just happened to hear the song "There she goes" on a low quality WMA stream from the Internet.
I just love the "There she goes" song.
I sang along for hours and hours with my male, shrieking voice...and it sorta made my day (happend to be alone at home and had nothing to do hehe)...

July 6, 2006

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