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Great Lazy Music Sep 11, 2007
The title says it all. It's perfect for those slow Sunday Mornings. Their sound is similar to The Counting Crows and a softer, less rocker Days of the New.
I really bought this for the song "Everything Falls Apart". It's a nice song to listen to when... well, it's pretty self-explanatory.
 Don't Sleep! Sep 20, 2002
I'm amazed by the This is not the kind of album that can be done justice by descriptions of its sound or comaprisons to "similar artists" (although the Counting Crows comparison is warranted; Adam Duritz has taken this guy Peter Stuart under his wing - they're "down"). It's simply a perfect album, start to finish. One of the few truly great albums out there on which every song sounds exponentially better in the context of the songs around it. (Okay, so I sometimes skip The Waterline, but that's partly because it skips on my copy). Anyone who isn't moved to tears by this album has obviously never been truly depressed. This is the album any person would hope to create in case they decided to kill themselves.These songs are full of enough anguish, rage, self-pity and cynicism to convince you that God truly hates you. Oh, yes, and then there's "Would You Be Willing", the most perfect and guileless love song ever. If that's not your idea of good music, stick to the Backstreet Boys (then you'll be driven to depression for sure!). But if you enjoy music that can transmute your frustration with your pitiful, meaningless existence into a thing of exquisite beauty, this gem is well worth the twentyfive cent investment. Their other album, Daisiy, as well as Peter's solo album Propeller, are good too, but this is far and away his best work.
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Music To Write A Thesis By Jan 25, 2001
This album will forever remind me of being holed up in my office my senior year of college, writing my thesis. I think I listened to it every single day. It has such a lowdown, mellow feeling... or maybe I enjoy music with a little dark side. Either way, it's a good mix of slow- and fast-tempo songs, heavy on the acoustic guitars. My favorite tracks are "Small Wonders" and "The Prince's Favorite Son."
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 Well, It's Nice He Was Able To Record An Album, But... Sep 17, 2000
This is mostly a laid back acoustic sounding album. The most articulate lyrics are in the mellowest songs. The most enjoyable songs are the one's that rock, like "Everything Falls Apart," and "What I Know Now." I know people like this, but I can't get into it, and I do like music that is similar to this. There is just something that doesn't grab me, as this kind of music does when others explore similar musical territory. It might be the suitable soundtrack for some's next morning after.
A good C.D Aug 28, 2000
I found this C.D at a local bookstore. I heard "Last Letter Home" on the Radio, off of "Daisy." I got "happy nowhere" first though, not knowing what to expect. I have to admit now, Peter Stuart is an amazing songwriter for the time. He has a distinctive voice too that says--"..I feel really good about these songs..." "Haywire", "Would you be Willing" and "The Prince's Favorite Son" are very good. Dog's Eye View is one of my favorite bands to hear now!! I recommend this album to anyone who appreciates well-written songs....
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