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Don't Go Sellin' Your Soul

Tom LePen | Bronx, NY United States | 09/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simple Kid's "1" is too "risky" for the mainstream dreckheads that run modern, mainstream radio in America today.

That's exactly why you should buy it, listen to it, and love it. I have a feeling, however, that Simple Kid won't stay underground for too long. This self-produced CD contains some great music and a quirky style.



"Hello" "Truck On" "Staring At The Sun" and "No News" are really great songs. I cannot stop listening to this CD. There's something organic and electronic and retro about Simple Kid's style, lyrics and presentation that is extraordinarily captivating and alluring. Other tracks like "Drugs" and "Average Man" fill in the album nicely.



Buy this record. It's THAT Simple.

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Great CD!!!!!!!!!

Marc "Clutchfan" | Lagrange, KY USA | 07/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard one of Simple Kids songs on satelite radio "Staring at The Sun" so I looked on ebay for the cd. Ended up getting this cd for 1 penny. Best freakin penny I ever spent. This should be up for best album of 2004. Fav tracks are "Staring at the Sun", "The Average Man", "The Commuter". But all the songs are great. If you are looking for something refreshing and original get this cd."

Sneak Attack

C. Camacho | 08/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Kid snuck up on me in all honesty. I'm not sure how I came across this CD a year ago, but it is rare that a first listen inspires such admiration. I assumed this was just a musician that that was huge, and I was the last one on the bus. It appears however, that you are the last one on the bus, and there is plenty of room. The Kid has compiled one of the most compelling albums on the planet. It makes me believe in the creativity of mankind, and our ability to build on the successes of past genius. The kid builds beats and soaring melodies around samples of his own music, like Moby, on "Love's an Enigma". He sits in front of his synthesizer, strums his guitar, and sings in a nasal, unspectacular voice that is wholly original. He battles with the inevitability of Yuppie-hood, takes chemicals, and does his best to understand the world around him. This is not indie music. This is an independently produced masterpiece. Do what ever you can to hear this entire album. It won't change your life, that's what drugs are for (see Simple Kid song "Drugs"). But it is a fantastic album, one that is unmatched in the wide variety of influences that are so skillfully combined, into catchy, beautiful music. Hop on the bus, the Kid's holding."