I'm a big fan, so when I saw Sam Phillips had a new CD coming out, I was excited. It's been a while since her last release. Unfortunately, I find very little to like here. The sound is similar to Fan Dance, but not as personal. The songs sound like strange little experiments. I miss the tuneful catchiness of her earlier albums.
July 6, 2008 |  | Classic from Sam Phillips. |  |
Wonderful music. Like all the other records from Sam over the last 10 years. You may describe this new record as "chapter three" (fan dance - boot & shoe - Don't Do Anything ) or trilogy.
There is one thing I don't understand: 4 years and a 35 min record. That's a little disappointed. But we might get the next cd next year... (-8
July 2, 2008 | | Her best release in several yrs | |
This is her first CD in a long time that just grabs you on the first listen. I think the beats are little more livelier here. So far, this is the most refreshing and energetic CD I've listened to this year. There is little more rocking here. More kick to the drums and guitars that swirls less and hum more. I am really liking this. Maybe getting rid of her hubby on the production let her be less self conscious and let it loose. Man, I am really getting into this as I am writing this.
June 24, 2008 Here's more of what I've grown to love about Sam's music. Songs that grow on you; that take on deeper shades of meaning with repeated listening. And a couple of absolute gems like "Sister Rosetta" and "Signal". I'd love to see Sam do a rocker now that the trilogy is complete.
June 14, 2008| | | Part 3 of the 'Minimalistic Trilogy' is very good! | |
This release is sooo much better than Boot/Shoe!! Don't Do Anything is one of the most solid releases Sam has ever created. The mood is very rock/alt/indie - which is a very good sound for her.
All these songs just beg for repeat listens. I'm really stuck on "Little Plastic Life", "Don't Do Anything", and "My Career in Chemistry". "Sister Rosetta" and "Flowers Up" are also good. "Watching Out of This World" and "Under the Night" are very powerful listening to them while sitting in the dark. (I know, I'm weird! LOL!). "Another Song" reminds me so much of classic Paul McCartney - even the background vocals. Oh, and I absolutely love the new rendition of "Black Sky".
Of these past three releases, this is definitely my favorite of the three, with Fan Dance a close 2nd and Boot/Shoe a distant 3rd. Even though I have enjoyed this 'Minimalistic Trilogy', I do hope that Sam kicks the music up a few notches with the next release.
June 13, 2008More reviews at Amazon.com ...
