Sink or Swim The Waifs

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  • Release Date: 07/23/2002
  • Original Release: 2000
  • Sales Rank: 90,332
  • Label: ATO RECORDS
  • UPC: 791022150629
 
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Sink or Swim

1LISTENThe Waitress 2:19
2LISTENLies 4:15
3LISTENDanger 2:29
4LISTENWithout You 3:31
5LISTENThe Haircut 3:30
6LISTENLove Serenade 2:42
7LISTENTaken 3:54
8LISTENService Fee 4:41
9LISTENA Brief History 3:51
10LISTENWhen I Die 2:55
11LISTENSink or Swim 2:00

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Editorial Reviews

With little time to spare, the third time for this West Australian trio is the charmer. Maximizing the talents of each crafty songwriter, the Simpson sisters lead close to all of the songs within, including the aptly worded and grin-inducing "The Haircut," a song about personal interior and exterior imperfections. Abstaining from traditional folk for a more rural, quasi-country sound, the band rarely misses the mark, although "Love Serenade" is just satisfactory. There are a few brief, shining pop moments, but equally lovable are the slow country hues of "Service Fee." The greatest asset is how songs such as "A Brief History..." and "The Waitress" work due to the mini-biographies within each, complete with banjo and mandolin. The sweet harmonies between Vikki Simpson and Donna Simpson on "Taken" is another highlight. If there is one knock that could be used against them, it's the simple fact there isn't more here than could be. If the title is related to their career path, "swim" is the operative word. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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April 27, 2003: This band is so soooo awsome they gave me chills. buy the album, but you have to see them in concert!

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April 20, 2003: This is a quirkly album that displays a lot of range from an Australian trio (For a history of the group, listen to "A Brief History"). There are fun tunes that make you smile and hit replay like "The Waitress" and "Love Serenade". "When I Die" begs you to sing along. And there are some more serious rock tunes like "Service Fee". It all adds up to make every new track an adventure. Having seen them live, I'll testify that the Waifs have talent that transcends the studio. They don't fit neatly into a box, unless there is an Australian country-rock-folk-pub song singers box I'm unaware of. Give them a listen. You'll be glad you did.