"I stumbled upon Sara Fimm while taking a mutimedia class that required me to visit an MP3 site. I was so enraptured by her tune "Sexual Animals" that I chose to sample more of her music. Upon hearing the clip "After the Blue" the decision to purchase was made! How refreshing it is to hear an unsigned artist that can create a sound so unlike the radio trash forced upon us. Sara reminds us that the mass media rulers aren't always in control of an artists creativity!
Sara reminds one of Tori Amos due to the piano content, but her lyrics may bring on visions of an angry (or deeply moody) Sarah McLaughlin. But her sound is truly her own. One who has heard her haunting voice in "Red Paper Bag" once will be able to pick her out on the radio in seconds flat. Don't let this one pass you by. Try her now."
Decayed alive celebrated
Leslie Pereira | Van Nuys CA | 05/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Just checked out the CD from Sarah Fimm "Cocooned", very cool. I love
what's going on with this singer/songwriter. Twisted, demented, tormented, beautiful,
kind, small, decayed, alive, celebrated, cherish, strong, wise to the lies,
talented and watch out. I love her website and the name of the album
"Cocooned". I Hear many influences in the music, but Sarah is unique in
her style and approach. A must for your collection."
One of the best and most original albums ever
Lizard | Baton Rouge, LA USA | 01/30/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this is, musically and lyrically, one of the best and most original albums I've ever heard. just get it and listen."
Tori's darker, more disturbed sister...
Don Snyder | Columbus, OH USA | 01/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Can't remember how I stumbled upon this CD, thank Heaven for happy accidents I suppose... or curse Hell for confronting me with some of the most profound, thought-inducing lyrics I've heard in quite awhile -- What?? Music that makes me THINK... Oh, my aching head!When I first heard the sample of Red Paper Bag on Sarah Fimm's website I immediately lumped her with the Sarah McLachlan sound-a-likes. By the time I got to Sexual Animal I realized that Fimm's music would make McLachlan hide under her bed. Yes, Sarah Fimm's music can be romantic (Valhalla) but I sense a truer feeling behind the music when she screams her troubled soul free of torment. Why else would the first two tracks be Scream and Sexual Animals? These two songs make a first and lasting impression on your psyche.The piano work is melodic, skillful and will absolutely remind you of Tori Amos. Lyrics are a cross between Amos and McLachlan, along with some of Alanis Morrisette's better work. I could definitely see these four down at the pub sharing a brew. I think Amos and Fimm would have much to discuss and compare, while Alanis and McLachlan might be more hesitant to join in... they'd be afraid to sing about some of the stuff Sarah Fimm shares with us.I'm going to enjoy this CD for a longtime, but can't wait to hear their next collection."