Divine Discontent [Import]

Product Description
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Northern Lights".

Divine Discontent,Sixpence None the Richer,Wea,Rock

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Average customer rating: Divinely boring at times. A Relaxing And Uplifting Pop/Alternative Album A Greatly Missed Band! Despair shattered by hope :o)

Divine Discontent Sixpence None the Richer Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sixpence None The Richer This Beautiful Mess The Best of Sixpence None the Richer Blue on Blue The Fatherless And The Widow ASIN: B00006LHY1 Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. Breathe Your Name
2. Tonight
3. Down And Out Of Time
4. Don't Dream It's Over
5. Waiting On The Sun
6. Still Burning
7. Melody Of You
8. Paralyzed
9. I've Been Waiting
10. Eyes Wide Open
11. Dizzy
12. Tension Is A Passing Note
13. A Million Parachutes

Amazon.com

Pushing aside broken relationships in both their professional and personal lives in the last five years, members of Sixpence None the Richer are probably more relieved than anyone else to finally see the arrival of Divine Discontent. Yet true art seems to take its purest form when forged through turmoil, and this much-anticipated release is as pure as solid gold. The 12 tracks featured here are nothing short of a brilliant pop tapestry woven through Leigh Nash's airy and vibrant vocals and songwriter Matt Slocum's finely textured guitar work. While fans of "Kiss Me" will relate to the upbeat "Tonight" and "Breathe Your Name," no one should mistake the upbeat pop for shallowness. In fact, tracks like "Down and Out of Time," "Paralyzed," and "I've Been Waiting" display a rich lyrical depth centered on the human experience. Throughout Divine, Slocum showcases a prowess for offsetting Nash's lilting melodies against haunting, minor key choruses, creating a bittersweet melancholy that lingers well after each song. Perhaps the band does this no better than in the ending track, "A Million Parachutes," which captures that dull ache of longing for friends from afar. It's a feeling well known to those Sixpence fans who have waited five long years for this release. The wait was well worth it. --Michael Lyttle

Album Description

Five years after its breakthrough self-titled platinum album and gold smash hit 'Kiss Me' made it one of the most successful Christian crossover artist in rock history, Sixpence None The Richer is back. Includes the single 'Breathe Your Name'. Reprise. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Divinely boring at times........2007-04-06

A CD that needed more Leigh Nash's imagination and spiritually. I reaally wanted to love this CD, but I could not. I liked the earlier recordings.
If you love SNIR, buy their greatest hits and praise God!

A Relaxing And Uplifting Pop/Alternative Album.......2006-12-14

I remember when Sixpence None The Richer first came out. In fact, the first single had a male vocalist (possibly Matt Slocum). I always enjoyed Leigh Nash's vocals. I remember seeing them on "Regis and Kelly" (maybe Kathi Lee was still there at that point, though I don't remember). Regis asked about where their name came from, and Slocum mentioned it was taken from C. S. Lewis' classic book "Mere Christianity" and recommended everybody read it.

Sixpence is a Christian band, but started crossing over in the late '90's with the single "Kiss Me." This project follows in the same vein. A high point is the excellent cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over". I always wondered if this song had a Christian message, or if not directly, one that appeals to Christians, and Sixpence's recording reinforces my point.

Sometimes when a Christian artist crosses over, the songs become more secular, so the artist fits in with the lost. From this project, Sixpence has avoided this compromise. There are several songs that truly minister on this project.

Musically, this group fits into the alternative/pop vein. Over all, this is relaxing, without a lot of edge (even "Don't Dream It's Over" has a little less edge guitar wise than the original version by Crowded House). I found it soothing and uplifting.

Besides "Don't Dream It's Over", other good tracks include "Breathe Your Name", "Paralyzed", "I've Been Waiting", and "Eyes Wide Open."

A Greatly Missed Band!.......2006-11-04

Six Pence None the Richer's final album ( sadly, so it seems ) "Divine Discontent" was delayed a couple of years due to problems with their label before it was final released in 2002. It was the follow-up to their self-titled and much-acclaimed third album featuring the big hits "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes Again".

Though this album may be slightly more commercial and mainstream, the recipe is more or less the same; well-crafted songs, brilliant arrangements and production, and not least the moving vocals of Leigh Nash.

This album gave the band two more hits with "Don't Dream It's Over" written by Neil Finn and guitarist and songwriter Matt Slocum's own "Breathe Your Name".

Though the album does have any weak tracks other songs that deserve being brought forward are the beautiful rock ballad "I've Been Waiting" and the complex "Eyes Wide Open" - Paul McCartney or Emitt Rhodes inspiration?

The charming acoustic "Melody of You" also has a great deal of Paul McCartney feel to it.

The final track "Million Parachutes" is another rock ballad that leaves you back regretting that this great band decided to disband so soon - it seems they had much more to offer!

Despair shattered by hope.......2006-10-18

I just bought this CD and it hasn't left my player since. I'm at least 4 years too late in doing so-yes it is that good! I have 2 theories-if these songs were written pre-9/11/01, then, then Sixpence has the gift of prophecy. If post 9/11, they have the gift of reflecting America in mourning. This album is so of it's time. Confusion, remorse, shame and fear seem to grip these songs-occasionally the sun breaks through, and it is so beautiful. There is a song for artists on this album too, which I love. I have another theory that 6pence knew they would break up soon. I think they wanted to make this a masterpiece while they still could. And they did. Now, keep in mind that Leigh's voice is complex and not everyone will get it. Personally, I enjoy the fact that she will not bend to stylizations of her voice. It is what it is. She can't do it all. But combine the right song, and the brilliant acoustic guitar here with her, and you will be transformed somehow. What a great work this is. They will be remembered!

:o).......2005-10-24

Qué puedo decir? Sixpence es una banda magnífica!!
(What can I say? Sixpence is a great band!!)

Average customer rating:

Divine Discontent Sixpence None the Richer Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006S29K Release Date: 2002-11-18

Tracks:

1. Breathe Your Name
2. Tonight
3. Down and Out of Time
4. Don't Dream It's Over
5. Waiting on the Sun
6. Still Burning
7. Melody of You
8. Paralyzed
9. I've Been Waiting
10. Eyes Wide Open
11. Dizzy
12. Tension Is a Passing Note
13. Million Parachutes

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Northern Lights".

Average customer rating:

Divine Discontent Manufacturer: Word Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000ETNKXQ

Product Description

Featuring 12 tracks, Divine Discontent continues in the Sixpence tradition of dreamy guitar sounds and poignant lyrics. Abounding in musical diversity this 2002 release is sure to please the likes of fans across the alternative spectrum. Features the hit single, 'Breathe Your Name.'

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