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Free to Stay better than She Like Electric

06/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Smoosh consists of 2 girls, ages 12 and 14, who play keyboard and drums. Asya does lead vocals and keyboard. Chloe plays drums. They both are an awesome sister act and are really pros. Their first CD, She Like Electric, was filled with be-bop and experimental, such as "RAD", which was a rap song about soccer. Not my first choice. Some songs were just plain silly, like "The Quack" and I can totally see why they did that, because I'm a tween too, and I would want to do that! (I'm 12) This CD, Free to Stay, has still an innocent feel, but more moodier, sadder, and more feelings. In She Like Electric, it was just plain fun. In their latest CD, the mood is deeper and feels sad, with mystique. You can tell the girls are maturing with their songs. They're not just a debut indie rock band anymore, they're emerging into the real world. It's a wonderful feel, and I love it so much. She Like Electric is a boat of fun, and I love it too, but Free to Stay is so much more pretty.

Liza A., Age 12"

Can they beat their first album?

The Blue Raja | MD, USA | 07/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Smoosh debut album was a charmer; playful, passionate, and melodic. "Free To Stay," though similar in instrumentation and setup, soars ahead with more sophisticated flare without losing the innocence and sincerity of the last album. What's different is a more solid, marketable album demonstrating an amazing maturity by this young duo. Here are a few notable highlights from this solid album:



"Waiting for Something" is an incredibly powerful ballad that features acoustic guitar (the only cut that does actually), and Asya's vocals here would fool anyone that she's 14. Along with "Slower than Gold," these ballads give us an accurate preview of her career as a vocalist in the future, which is more than promising. If you wish to hear another great example, look for Asya's performance on Head Like a Kite's track "Noisy At the Circus" from the album "Random Portraits of the Home Movie".



"Rock Song" is just that, a ROCKIN' song; powerful, energetic, and an incredibly strong chorus. Was this really written by a 14-year-old? Maybe Asya should be writing for some older bands. Amazing.



"Clap On" is a jazzy tune that, again... amazing song writing! Brilliant chorus.



"Find a Way" is the single (or first single) from the album... though perhaps not officially released (yet?), it is obvious this would be the single, and there's even a great music video for this cut, so look out for it. At any rate, this is the album's greatest strength, and tightest song all in all; catchy, strong, just incredible.



When comparing both Smoosh albums, I like both for different reasons. I tend to listen to "She Like Electric" more often, even though I feel this album is stronger as an album. Perhaps the charm of the first album appeals to me more as at times it is more obvious that these are young kids having a good time with music, whereas "Free to Stay" is a greater stride towards complete band success to be recognized for the music entirely, and not the age of the creators. It will be very interesting to see where these girls are 5 years from now. Let's hope they've already proven they can skip American Idol and go right to the top :P



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Another SMASH hit from Smoosh!

Matt | Setauket, NY | 06/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When you first start to listen to this album it's hard to imagine that these girls are still only 14 and 12 respectfully. They have the poise and grace of musicians 10 times their age.



"Free to Stay" the girls second major relase album is a fantastic array of pop/rock that will keep you listening for hours at a time. The lyrics as well as the melodies and music are superbly written and executed. The haunting sounds that Asya makes on her keyboard and the sophisticated beats and runs that Chloe plays on the drums are eeirely outstanding.



Every song on this album is a hit and deserves an equal amount of praise and admiration. If you are looking for something new to listen to, this is it. There is not a better album on any of the Billboard charts that is as superb as "Free to Stay"!



The girls of Smoosh are "Free to Stay" in the music scene for as long as they like to because there will always be people out theer that will listen to and love their music. So buy this CD, and if you haven't already, buy "She Like Electric" too. I promise you that you won't regret it. It's just that good!



Oh, and for the record, my favorite tracks are: Find a Way, Free To Stay, Waiting For Something, Clap On, and She's Not Right. I love Asya's vocals on these tracks and the melodies are excellent. If you are looking for the upbeat tracks, turn to Rock Song and Glider. And probably the suprise of the album is Slower Than Gold. A slow tempo ballad consisting of Asya's vocals and a sedated keyboard track in the background. It's hauntingly good. So go buy it and make your own favorites!!"