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Simple Kid | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (9 Aug 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: 2m
  • ASIN: B0000C664G
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 101,726 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Hello
2. Truck On
3. Staring At The Sun
4. The Average Man
5. The Commuter
6. Drugs
7. Love’s An Enigma
8. Supertramps & Superstars
9. Kids Don’t Care
10. Breakups/Breakdowns
11. No News + hidden track

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Simple Kid's self-styled debut is an eclectic, rambling, self-assured and generally compelling prospect, who's originality should be celebrated every bit as much as its musical treasures (which are plentiful). Sounding (vocally at least) like a hybrid of Damon Albarn at his best and a ramshackled Damon Gough at his worse, the Kid's slightly skewed world is built of loops, drum machines and acoustic guitars wrapped round unpretentious Jamie Oliver stripped-bare pop sensibilities. He possesses a fine sense of melody and, like all musical geniuses, makes you work to find them.

Self-produced and self-recorded on his own 8 track, it's a project that feels remarkably free of artist indulgence and the flabby excesses of ego with a recording contract. The Blur vibe is most prevalent on opener "Hello" (with the druggy, juvenile "Truck On" even sounding like a Gorillaz cut in places) but don't be fooled, as the songs twist and turn through a variety of different poses and influences. So, part Beck, part Jason Downes (without feather) and part cheap, tatty, yet expertly deployed second-hand technology, it's a lo-fi production with high ambitions which succeeds in nearly everything it attempts. --Ben Johncock

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SIMPLE KID 1 (2003 UK 11-track CD album picture sleeve - This album is like a sonic spray-can full of squelching beats electric sounds & street-smart lyrics the post-modern Bob Dylan real enchanting stuff! 2MCD003)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic 2 Oct 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Artists that fall into the same genre as Simple Kid are always difficult to pin point. Whilst the general tunes are catchy, groovy with a mix of rock and the kind of songs you can easily bop around in your car to..the lyrics are incredibly intelligent.It's the kind of album that the more you listen to it the more you understand it. Under all the catchy, humming tunes are really observant lyrics on the goings on of life. Highlights on this album are Staring at the Sun, Average Man, and the amusing Supertramps and Superstars.

Anyone who likes Beck, Polyphonic Spree, Badly Drawn Boy and Bob Dylan will enjoy this.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This guy deserves to be huge 9 May 2004
By "fiddlygrips"
Format:Audio CD
Well, about 18 months ago, me and a couple of mates caught Simple Kid live purely by accident. At that point we'd not heard of him and were there to see a local band that were supporting. What an accident it was! We were all blown away by the sheer quality of SK and his band (incidently I've seen him live since without the backing band, and the backing band definately add to the experience).

Anyway, as soon as I discovered he had released this album a made sure I got a copy straight away. I was a little apprehensive that it wouldn't live up to the stunning live show. But my word it did. On first listen some tracks jump out at you immediately, such as "Staring at the Sun" with its catchy guitar line and sing-along chorus, and also "Average Man" which has a Dylan-esque sound, but given the modern smample-happy treatment. But on further listens you start to really get into other tracks such as the attack on working-life drudgery that is "The Commuter", "Kid's Don't Care" with its so-laid-back-its-almost-horizontal chorus and also the swirling, atmospheric "Love's enigma". In fact every track is a gem and you'll find yourself listening to it over and over again - I bought the album in October 2003 and have listened to it regularly since. Its got everything - songs you can sing along to, songs to tap your feet along to, as well as some great tunes to chill-out to. All-in-all its the best album I've bought in a long time, and a highly recommended live act too. BUY THIS ALBUM, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally 3 Jun 2004
By E. OBrien
Format:Audio CD
If you like just pure, well written, solid songwriting and music...here, Simple Kid.

No flash, to effects...just amazing music.

If you have the chance, see him live as well. It's everything you ever want in a great live show.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Kid
This album is a beautiful slice of lo-fi pop with enough outward influences to make it original. The comparisons to Blur and Damon Albarn in particular seem relevant (only after a... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2006 by J. W. Burden
5.0 out of 5 stars The Kid's done good
I caught a live performance from Simple Kid a couple years ago on Jools Holland, but I never caught his name, so I was left frustrated, wondering who in the hell it was I had just... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2006 by Mr. B. J. Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple Quid
Just found this in Tesco's for 97 pence - yep less than a quid. Says something though doesn't it about the music business. Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by keeprighton
4.0 out of 5 stars The Kids Alright
On the whole a very strong first album. I would have given it five stars but felt that in places the lyrics and vocals needed a little bit of work. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2006 by G Turpin
5.0 out of 5 stars Singer, Songwriter Superb
The debut album from Simple Kid and could we have asked for more? I think not. This is pure and simple music, except it isn't. Read more
Published on 7 April 2005 by deadteddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
What a great album. SK is a fresh, inteliigent and above all relevantcommentator on society today. Every song strikes a chord somewhere withinyou, something not done properly since... Read more
Published on 21 April 2004 by slother
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant
Whatever I say about this album won't do it enough justice. A kind of mix of styles ranging from Elliot Smith to Matthew Jay. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2004 by M. Speller
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing
Every single song on this album is a cracker. Upbeat happy tunes, that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It's the kind of album you want everybody you know to hear. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2004 by Pope
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and brilliant
The range of styles, the wee surprises and delightful "wows" make this an essential purchase. Categorisation is pointless - your feet tap, your lips smile - rock, mock and pleasant... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2004 by "steveainsworth"
5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the album...
...if you do nothing else in this life, try to see Simple Kid live. The album is fantastic but doesn't do justice to his live performance. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by "stephen9080"
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