Simon Apple

[roger]

I bought the album, and while I'm glad to support musicians, it probably won't be in my player much. there are a couple of very good tunes, and some excellent playing throughout, but it didn't grab me, prog-wise, much at all. that and the fairly overt religious lyrics, prior conversations not-with-standing.

give me Bruce Hornsby anyday.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by roger

I bought the album, and while I'm glad to support musicians, it probably won't be in my player much. there are a couple of very good tunes, and some excellent playing throughout, but it didn't grab me, prog-wise, much at all. that and the fairly overt religious lyrics, prior conversations not-with-standing.

give me Bruce Hornsby anyday.

You know I should really let things settle in before I reply. I do enjoy it but I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.

The only thing I don't mesh with your review is the lyrics. It doesn't matter one bit to me what the lyrical content is really.

Thanks for posting that, I was on to some Ponty and forgot my post was a bit off of what I truly thought.

[roger]

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

You know I should really let things settle in before I reply. I do enjoy it but I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.

The only thing I don't mesh with your review is the lyrics. It doesn't matter one bit to me what the lyrical content is really. (emphasis added - roger)

Thanks for posting that, I was on to some Ponty and forgot my post was a bit off of what I truly thought.

it's funny, because usually, I'd be right there with you. I have albums I've had for 30 years that I don't know the lyrics to, but religion tends to be a sticky point with me, so... I know that SA doesn't mean these to be preachy, but they hit me that way. my problem.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by roger

it's funny, because usually, I'd be right there with you. I have albums I've had for 30 years that I don't know the lyrics to, but religion tends to be a sticky point with me, so... I know that SA doesn't mean these to be preachy, but they hit me that way. my problem.

In my estimation, it's more the singer/songwriter thing. I didn't find anything too preachy. Quiter songs usually beget "spritual" vocals. As I listen to more music, I actually find I'd prefer to hear that message.

It's difficult to sing about Lucifer with an acoustic guitar, unless you're a country artist.

The only song that stuck out lyrically was the Katherine...cause it's about a redhead.