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Seastories |  | Artist: Minnie Driver
Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
Category: Music
List Price: $31.98
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Seller: oddbanana
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 530334
Format: Extra tracks, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 028947804369
EAN: 0028947804369
ASIN: B0015MS770
Release Date: April 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Stars & Satellites | | • | Sorry Baby | | • | Beloved | | • | Cold Dark River | | • | Mockingbird | | • | How to Be Good | | • | King Without a Queen | | • | Mary | | • | Lakewater Hair | | • | London Skies | | • | Coming Back to Life | | • | Love Is Love |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Minnie Driver is hardly the first starlet to dive into pop music, but on her second album she stretches out for Americana credibility--and only partially succeeds. Writing every song on the album (with just a few musical assists from producer Marc "Doc" Dauer), she positions herself somewhere between Suzanne Vega and Sheryl Crow, getting help from alt-country and roots-rock illuminati Jonny Polansky, Neil Casal, Eric Heywood, Ryan Adams, and Rami Jaffee. The album has a wafting, acoustic-pop ambience, with a few country rockers driving home her serviceably sexy vocals. The problem is her songs barely rise to the level of a Jewel chapbook. Driver obsesses over her own erotic-spiritual journey, and can often create a plaintive, sensual mood, but the material lacks the universal touch of an inspired singer-songwriter. Head-scratching lines like "If love is the answer you seek, you're asking the wrong kind of questions" and "When my shadow cuts my life in two, I can see the best of me is you" suggest she yearns to make a personal statement. Crafting her stories or honing her hooks would have been more convincing. --Roy Kasten
Album Description
Minnie Drivers new CD SEASTORIES explores new musical territory, from the rich sonic textures of "Beloved" to the bluesy soul of "Cold Dark River" to the seductive minor key groove of "Mockingbird" to the poetic chamber folk of "Lakewater Hair." Producer Marc "Doc" Dauer and guest musicians Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, Liz Phair and Rami Jaffee (The Wallfowers) match but never overwhelm Driver's vivid lyrics, soaring melodies and spirited performances on this thoroughly pleasing collection of intelligent pop.
"A Triple A Triumph."- Chuck Taylor (Billboard Magazine)
"Driver proves to be Hollywood's soulful surprise." - Gabe Guarente (US Weekly)
"A Minnie-Splendored Thing... Anybody who dismissed Minnie Driver's debut as just the whim of another moonlighting actress will have a hard time denying her now." - Brian Mansfield (USA Today)
"Driver is clearly a confident performer and a songwriter with a style both evocative and economical." - Kevin Bronson (Los Angeles Times)
Album Description
Import pressing of Driver's 2008 sophomore album includes two bonus tracks: 'Burnt By The Sun' and 'Mockingbird'. Years before her acting career took off, Driver had always been into music, but she has matured as both a singer and a songwriter, mixing cool British melodies with doses of American roots rock. Co-produced by Driver and Marc 'Doc' Dauer (Pete Yorn), it features guests Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Liz Phair and Wallflowers keyboardist Rami Jaffe. Universal.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 my new favorite cd!!! December 16, 2009
Kristina Baker (ohio)
i absolutely adore this cd! it is upbeat yet soothing..awesome in the morning while i read the paper and have coffee or anytime i just need something comfortable to listen too. she has an amazing voice and the songs are very well done. LOVE IT!!! i cannot wait for her to get a new cd out soon or go on tour!
Surprised! November 2, 2009
Elisa Hoelscher (Seattle, WA USA)
I read a few "real critics" about this album and sadly I think they missed it! This one is worth your money and time. She may be a good actress but she also can sing and write music as well.
I did not expect to enjoy this nearly as much as I have, but what a great surprise it is. This one is on the MP3 and in the car. It will be a staple for years to come. Took me a while to really appreciate how good it truly is.
So my advice is give this one the time and a few complete listens before you judge. Her voice will take you miles. This purchase made me go out and get her first album which was no where near as strong as this one, hence I look forward to a third.
Extraodinary October 2, 2008
Mary K. Keough (California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Extraodinarily different singer and song writer! I would have never taken Minnie Driver to be a singer as well as an actress. There is real talent here and I hope all enjoy!
Seastories June 20, 2008
annie (florida)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a FAN!! I have both of herCD, Seastories is my favorite. I reccomend buying both. I have not found a song I didn't enjoy. her voice is smooth,The songs range from reflective, poetry,to rock. She can do it all. I am looking forward to the Cd
 Surprisingly Good! November 6, 2007
Nancy (Virginia)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had no idea that Minnie Driver could sing! I came across this cd on Amazon.com while looking for something else and listened to the samples, glad I did! This is a great cd, it has a great sound and lyrics. It is a different type of music for me, but it was definitely a good purchase. I have always enjoyed her acting, now I enjoy her music abilities as well. I would certainly recommend this cd to everyone!!!
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