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Rating:  - Paralyzed
Sixpence none the richer finds themselves reflecting in this latest release, reflecting on life, love , loss, happiness, and life, and weaving them into the beautifully orchestrated symphony of "Divine Discontent". Leigh Nash lends her angelic voice to equally beautiful instrumentation. Everything fits together so well that it is easy to find yourself a couple of hours down the road beginning your third consecutive listen through, and not really noticing. Songs Sure to be hits to the listener if not on the radio are Don't dream it's over, and Paralyzed, a song that leaves you feeling paralyzed. Divine Discontent is a fine cd , I am still awestruck, and overly impressed. If one word could truly sum up what this album really is it would be the first one in the title. Divine. you need this cd.
Rating:  - Matt Slocum continues to impress
I saw Sixpence live this past summer and they played all new songs... which was great on the one hand and disappointing on the other because they have so many great older songs. However, the performance indicated that the new album was going to be good. And, indeed, it is.It's arguably their best album. It is mature, rich and intelligent. Even more amazing, this album gets better as the track numbers get higher. They didn't 'front-load' this album. Slocum again proves he is one of the best pop song writers on the planet. My hesitation to give it five stars stems from the fact that Sixpence again included a cover - Don't Dream It's Over. There She Goes (from their previous release) only served to give them some airplay but did not represent the band at all. It seems they again are relying on a 80's hit to give them some airplay. What a shame. Despite this one flaw, Divine Discontent deserves a lot more attention than it's ever going to get in the current American pop culture. And that's a shame.
Rating: - Convert Raves
Confession: I saw Sixpence at an open air concert in 1995 and was not impressed. My now-husband brought me the "Kiss Me" CD on the day he first kissed me, but I didn't much like the rest of the album. I heard "Breathe Your Name" on Christian radio and thought it bizarre. When said hubby requested Divine Discontent for Christmas, I thought he was joking. BUT! I have now stolen the CD from him and listen to it in pieces almost daily. Their five years off definitely lent emotional maturity in their songwriting, and I'm most impressed with their musical orchestrations. What a fine band! I love the song "Paralyzed" for its recognition of the effect that world events can have on us, even while we're safe in our homes watching the nightly news. So many of the songs have catchy hooks, yet are not predictable. I've even learned to love, "Breathe Your Name". I too wish for a lyric booklet - sometimes Leigh's delivery is not altogether clear. But it's fun to try to decifer it. Fans will love it, but I predict that even the previously hesitant will be delighted.
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