Smitten

About the Artist
Nancy Falkow is known throughout the Philadelphia area for writing catchy and melodic pop-folk songs with dynamics and soul. Get ready to hear Philly's secret weapon's musical punch. Nancy's latest musical efforts have been lovingly captured and packaged, and her fans have anxiously awaited the release of her first full length CD, Smitten. Recorded at Indre Studios in Philadelphia, this 12 song CD was produced by band member and two time Emmy-winning audio engineer, Shane McMartin.

While Nancy's talent and craft have been the reason for her success, her widely-respected do-it-yourself attitude is also key. Through the force of her motivation and determination she has single-handedly earned the recognition of the most demanding of Philadelphia music critics, the elite of the New York Anti-Folk scene, and judges of the Lilith Fair. Nancy was honored as the winner in the Philadelphia area Lilith Fair Talent Search, which culminated with an appearance with Sarah McLachlan and the Indigo Girls to a sold-out crowd of 25,000! Nancy was also nominated as this years' Best Female Vocalist in the Philadelphia City Paper Music Awards, and also in both 1999 & 2000 for Best Folk Artist (Singer-Songwriter). Her self-titled debut EP received much critical acclaim and is still played on radio stations from Philadelphia to New England to London, England! Hers were the infectious songs that first caught the ear of the folks at Steve Madden Shoes, who featured her as their first official music spotlight, and then, to top it all off, sponsored a recent tour! Nancy's first major label singing credit (background vocals on 8 songs) was on Wood's Songs From Stamford Hill (Columbia,) a AAA, critically acclaimed release of 1999.

Nancy has had the pleasure of sharing stages with the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Patty Griffin, the Indigo Girls, and Ron Sexsmith, to name a few, and was recently personally requested to open four shows for Richie Havens at Philadelphia's venerable Tin Angel. Nancy's distinct sweet voice was recently sampled on Patti LaBelle's new single "Call Me Gone" (MCA) for Patti's live performances. Listen and you will hear Nancy in the background during LaBelle's performances, including appearances on Jay Leno, Rosie O'Donnell, and Queen Latifah, as well as on her tour. Halloween 2000, Nancy joined moe. at the legendary Tower Theater to sing all the female vocal parts on their version of Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of the Moon. (yup, "Great Gig in the Sky!")

Nancy is a strong guitarist with a wide range of skills both electric and acoustic - from quiet finger-style picking to full-out rockin' chords. Falkow's finest instrument is a rich voice that sweeps and soars through intricate and original melodies. To complete the package, she writes melodies both comfortable and distinct. With her many musical abilities and accomplishments, Nancy is as comfortable and competent with solo acoustic performances as she is fronting a band. Her ease on-stage ensures that her live shows are an intimate experience - you feel she is singing just for you! Nancy writes songs - songs for her to sing and songs she would be happy hearing others sing. Just getting her music to as many people as possible is Nancy's number one goal.

Product Description
Smitten, a collection of songs crafted over the last two years, is evidence of Nancy's unique perspective and musical abilities. Her songs capture an air of innocence -- evidence of her early years spent on the beaches of New Jersey - yet her style is definitely street-wise after years in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Guests on Smitten include legendary keyboardist, Ian "Mac" McLagan (Gadfly Records), who was a founding member of the Small Faces and has recorded with the Rolling Stones and many others. Another guest is Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner, whose lap steel guitar and dobro skills are heard on the latest Marah (Artemis/E2) release, as well as his own debut CD (Acid Blues Records). Then there's, Warner Chappell staff writer Scot Sax, producer of Nancy's first release. He donated a song and appeared on the recording. Not to mention the many great local musicians (Steve Margulis, Jennifer Lynn and Joann Schmidt) who lent a hand!

Smitten,Nancy Falkow,Rodge Tunes,"Pop-folk w/ Palpable Soul." - Billboard Magazine. Soaring vocals, infectious hooks, produced elegantly by Shane McMartin.

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Average customer rating:

Smitten Buffalo Tom Manufacturer: Beggar's Banquet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000247X6 Release Date: 2001-10-05

Tracks:

1. Rachael
2. Postcard
3. Knot in It
4. Bible
5. Scottish Windows
6. White Paint Morning
7. Wiser
8. See to Me
9. Register Side
10. Do You In
11. Under Milkwood
12. Walking Wounded

Average customer rating: very smooth for cruising Another gem in my collection Linda Mallari-She Rocks!!! Miss that Pixies guitar fuzz? Look no further!

Smitten The Martinis Manufacturer: Reincarnate Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Smitten Sessions Pacer Pistolero Electrified Title TK ASIN: B0001Z3TXO Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

1. Flyer
2. Right Behind You
3. You Are the One
4. New Scene
5. Out Upon the Road
6. Wishful Thinking
7. Walls of Silence
8. Invisible
9. Big Three Wheeler
10. People in the World
11. Into the Meadow

Customer Reviews:

very smooth for cruising.......2005-10-14

i love this album. it suggests that grunge pop coastal feel, seen in so much of joey santiago's other work. his guitar is simply the savior of this album. the only reason it doesn't get 4 stars, by me, is that it's sometimes lyrically.... weak. for lack of a more exact term. i definitely missed kim deal's vocals, but his wife has an amazing and sultry voice, although sometimes sounding a bit like gwen stefani.

hmm. i would have liked to hear joey's vocals on it as well.
but overall, definitely worth your listen.

Another gem in my collection.......2004-10-15

This album was quirky enough for me to pick up and love to listen to!

How would I compare this....hmmmm....I would probably say she is more like Tracy Bonham than anything. But PowerPop? I wouldn't go that far. She is NOT Aqua (or is that quirky powerpop?) or the spice girls.

This is rather laid back kind of music, good stuff. It's the kind of stuff you'd listen to in a coffee shop. Good music, and a wonderful singer. The guitars are very good in this album as well, and I am looking forward to another release.

My favorite tracks on this album have to be "You Are the One", "People In This World" and "Big Three Wheeler". "People in this World" has to be one of the heavier songs, along with "Flyer".

If you like Tracy Bonham....(if you even know who she is, she did that amazing song, "Behind Every Good Woman"), you'll probably like this album as well.

Linda Mallari-She Rocks!!!.......2004-05-29

Smitten is a PERFECT Indie Power Pop Gem!!! Linda Mallari is a true revelation as an artist,singer/songwriter,guitarist and classically trained pianist.Her voice is beautiful,powerful and shows so much confidence along with her Pixie husband Joey Santiago.Joey provides amazingly rich textures and once again shows his great ear for sweet tones on his guitars.Surfy and heavenly distorted and melodic soundscapes are found all over this sonic masterpiece.I truly can't decide which songs stand out,song after song I kept saying "this is my fave,wait next one too",and so on.The Martinis have created the Greatest Indie Power Pop Record Of The New Milenium!!!!!

Miss that Pixies guitar fuzz? Look no further!.......2004-05-11

This album is great; I just got a signed copy (available thru Tower.com) in the mail today. If you like the band's song "Free" on the Empire Records soundtrack, this is more of the same. However, Joey Santiago (Pixies) does get to venture into more sonically inclined territory. (For a preview, check out "Flyer," the album's invigorating opener. If the Pixies are to return to the studio together, we're all in for good times!)

Average customer rating: A wonderful last fling Smitten an uncommenly crafted album of what would serve as singles An uncommenly crafted album of what would serve as singles My first taste of Buffalo Tom...

Smitten Buffalo Tom Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Let Me Come Over Birdbrain Three Easy Pieces ASIN: B00000AFF6 Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

1. Rachael
2. Postcard
3. Knot In It
4. The Bible
5. Scottish Windows
6. White Paint Morning
7. Wiser
8. See To Me
9. Register Side
10. Do You In
11. Under Milkwood
12. Walking Wounded

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful last fling.......2006-04-19

I'm disappointed by the negative reactions I've read to this wonderful album, which sadly turned out to be the group's swansong. Having seen them live back in 1996, when they were loud, tight and terrific, I saw the scope for stretching out that was fulfilled in their subsequent albums. "Smitten" shows a new depth in their songwriting (albeit tinged with melancholy) and Bill Janovitz has seldom been in finer voice, especially on "Postcard" and "Scottish Windows". The band's rockier side is not neglected; witness "White Paint Morning" and the broody "Knot In It", and Chris Colbourn chips in with some typical irony in "Rachael" and "The Bible".
Like all Buffalo Tom's work, repeated listening is rewarded. They remain one of the great underrated groups of the 1990s and I miss them sorely.

Smitten.......2002-05-13

Buffulo Tom's move away from inspired, driving pop-punk rock to a more mature, straight-forward pop sound is a bit of a disappointment for me. It's good to add other instruments to create new textures to their music, because you can't keep doing the same thing over and over, but they sacraficed too much of their harder edge and created a softer, more bland sound. None of these songs are horrible, but they don't do anything for me either. It's pleasant background music, nothing more.

an uncommenly crafted album of what would serve as singles.......2000-02-06

Before the purchase of this CD I had heard Buffalo Tom fleetingly, on the '95 Fort Apache Album. So I did not know what to expect from the band in a broader sense. My first impressions were good, the uncompicated songs are very well blended for what they are and that as an album it is scencerely well planned out. (Although maybe 'the bible' would have served as a more enticing opener) As time progressed I caught myself humming lines to many of the tracks, as the catchy tunes grew on me and lodged themselves into my brain. I have to admit they've stayed there ever since and I rate this as one of my favourite albums released in '98, if not the 90's as a whole. Songs are sung with passion and you get a real sense that the band believe what they're telling you within each track. The level of the songs does not at all deteriorate throughout the Album and hence it is difficult to pick stand out tracks. The gentle guitar of 'postcard', 'the bible' and 'scottish windows', the poinient 'register side' and 'see to me' along with the magnificently distorted 'knot in it' all noteworthy. It is also good to see the band branching into (retrospective: since purchasing this album I've run up a veritable Buffalo Tom back cataloge) lyrics that question truths and tackle life issues. I've used this album recently to convert people who say "Buffalo Tom, arn't they that band that murdered 'going underground'?" into genuine fans of the band, and it could do the same for you. Purchase this album and listen to the music on it, then you'll see what I mean. You will not be dissapointed, and in my opinion, it's their best album so far. If you have older songs and like them, I'm telling you, these are better. Better written, better played and, well, you fill in the rest. This album bears similarities in style to their past albums but with an extra final coat that pushes it beyond them and any similar effort I'm aware of. In it's genre this is definately the one to take with you to an island. Not that I'm planning to do anything this ceremonial, demonstrative or drastic, but just in case you are... I can't wait to see where the next album takes us. Smitten is a modern classic from an understated band that, no doubt, time will cruelly neglect.

An uncommenly crafted album of what would serve as singles.......2000-02-06

Before the purchase of this CD I had heard Buffalo Tom fleetingly, on the '95 Fort Apache Album. So I did not know what to expect from the band in a broader sense. My first impressions were good, the uncompicated songs are very well blended for what they were and that as an album it was scencerely well planned out. (Although maybe 'the bible' would have served as a more enticing opener) As time progressed I caught myself humming lines to many of the tracks, as the catchy tunes grew on me and lodged themselves into my brain. I have to admit they've stayed there ever since and I rate this as one of my favourite albums released in '98, if not the 90's as a whole. Songs are sung with passion and you get a real sense that the band believe what they're telling you within each track. The level of the songs does not at all deteriorate throughout the Album and hence it is difficult to pick stand out tracks. The gentle guitar of 'postcard', 'the bible' and 'scottish windows', the poinient 'register side' and 'see to me' along with the magnificently distorted 'knot in it' all noteworthy. It is also good to see the band branching into (retrospective: since purchasing this album I've run up a veritable Buffalo Tom back cataloge) lyrics that question truths and tackle life issues. I've used this album recently to convert people who say "Buffalo Tom, arn't they that band that murdered 'going underground'?" into genuine fans of the band, and it could do the same for you. Purchase this album and listen to the music on it, then you'll see what I mean. You will not be dissapointed, and in my opinion, it's their best album so far. If you have older songs and like them, I'm telling you, these are better. Better written, better played and, well, you fill in the rest. This album bears similarities in style to their past albums but with an extra final coat that pushes it beyond them and any similar effort I'm aware of. In it's genre this is definately the one to take with you to an island. Not that I'm planning to do anything this ceremonial, demonstrative or drastic, but just in case you are... I can't wait to see where the next album takes us. Smitten is a modern classic from an understated band that, no doubt, time will cruelly neglect.

My first taste of Buffalo Tom..........1999-06-21

and I enjoy it. The first two tracks "Racheal" and "Postcard" remind me a good deal of the Wallflowers...the other songs are good, but not great. I like this CD, but then again, I got it for 6 bucks used, so I don't know if I would pay full retail price...

Average customer rating: Some Gems here

Smitten: A Love Song Compilation Various Artists Manufacturer: Karate Brand ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Compilations | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Compilations | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Noise | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005STU Release Date: 1994-06-06

Tracks:

1. Housesitter (Jawbreaker)
2. Choker (Slug)
3. Insulate (Engine Kid)
4. Teenager Went (Big Damn Crazy Weight)
5. Spoon (Godhead Silo)
6. The House is in Between the Porch and the Barbeque on Mouth Speed (lifelikeweeds)
7. 10w40 (Johnboy)
8. I Want Candy (Cherubs)
9. The Seventh Hour of the Seventh Day (Steel Pole Bath Tub)
10. Insatiable Times (Distorted Pony)
11. Look What You've Done to Me Now (The Grifters)
12. New Radio Hit (Unwound)
13. Sore Fingers (Beekeeper)
14. Cathleen (Soul-Junk)

Album Description

Compilation featuring love songs by great independent rock bands, including Unwound, Slug, Jawbreaker, The Grifters, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Some Gems here.......2000-07-25

This compilation is pretty widely available still and there's some really good tracks on it. But, like almost any compiliation, there are some clunkers too. Unlike a lot of comps that will put similar bands or styles together, there's not much cohesion here.

I bought this for the Jawbreaker track (I had heard them play it live so I sought it out.) and it's probably my favorite of the disc still.

There are a few others that I wouldn't have heard of the band or the song without this disc. Steel Pole Bathtub has an interesting one on here. Though they had been playing shows around my area for a while when I bought this, I had never heard them. The Beekeeper track is also a great one if you like semi-melodic guitar based rock.

Most of the bands on here no longer are together. All in all, I'd look for this in the used bin since there's a good chance that only half the songs on here will appeal to you depending on what type of music you're into.

Average customer rating:

Dame Smitten Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000OCZ3BK Release Date: 2007-03-02

Average customer rating: 8 Songs listed here.

Smitten Sesions Ep Manufacturer: Distracted ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00061KZ1W

Product Description

8 tracks

Customer Reviews:

8 Songs listed here........2005-02-16

1) you are the one
2) right behind you
3) right behind you (demo)
4) out uponthe road
5) out upon the road (demo)
6) walls of silence (demo)
7) such a fake (exclusive track)
8) skater pink (exclusive instrumental track from Joey Santiago)

Average customer rating: Smitten Killer EP ! Kickin jams Solid, dark music with a thick groove

5-song EP ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NSTM Release Date: 2001-07-25

Tracks:

1. My Light
2. Chicken Sh*t
3. Unexpected Turn
4. Don't Tell Me
5. Who Am I

Album Description

This is a collection of 5 songs written and recorded by Smitten.

Customer Reviews:

Smitten Killer EP !.......2005-02-13

Great Band From Canton,OH !
Get it while you can.

Kickin jams.......2001-11-20

This is a good CD! I like this band, looked at their website and stuff and it's cool. Very creepy, but different creepy. Some messed up dudes and the music is heavy as heck but not like death metal. Ahh check em out.

Solid, dark music with a thick groove.......2001-08-28

This band must be new, because I think I'd have heard of them long before if they'd been around a while. It doesn't look like they have any kind of record deal but it's only a matter of time I'm sure. The music here is thick, heavy, and dark. The band could be lumped in with other new-metal bands like sevendust and taproot, but I hear a lot more under the surface. Probably the most emotional CD I've bought since Deftone's Adrenaline.

Average customer rating:

Smitten ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000050AM2 Release Date: 2000-10-03

Tracks:

1. Rachael
2. Postcard
3. Knot In It
4. The Bible
5. Scottish Windows
6. White Paint Morning
7. Wiser
8. See To Me
9. Register Side
10. Do You In
11. Under Milkwood
12. Walking Wounded

Album Description

Aussie limited edition version of the alternative rock act's 1998 album with a bonus disc featuring four tracks recorded at The Rooftop Cafe on March 5th, 1996. Bonus CD tracks, 'Mineral', 'Clobbered', 'Tree House' and 'Summer'. Slimline double jewel case.

Average customer rating:

Stellar Smitten Manufacturer: Not Happy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AV1TFO

Product Description

The four artists that comprise Smitten perform 12 songs.

Average customer rating:

Smitten Manufacturer: Contratopia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA7KUQ Release Date: 2004-02-03

Meditation Music:

1. Songs I've Written
2. Stronger Than You Know
3. Studder
4. Superstar Series: A Musical Tribute to Gloria Estefan and Julio Iglesias
5. Sweet Music
6. Thanks for the Memory
7. The Best of George Harrison
8. The Clearing (Score) [Soundtrack]
9. The Long Wind Down
10. The Turning

Meditation Music

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Hold Your Fire [Import]

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Cello Concerto in B

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Destination Goa [Import]

Check It Out

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Complete Collection

Chik: Music for Girls of the New World [Import]

Bernstein Century - Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, etc.

Devil May Care [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Alberto Flash

Danza Peligrosa

Danzi: Wind Quintets, Op. 56, 57 & 68

Fullmetal Alchemist Complete Best