The Cricket's Orchestra [Barnes & Noble Exclusive] Meaghan Smith

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  • Release Date: 10/06/2009
  • Sales Rank: 64,058
  • Label: Sire / London/Rhino
  • UPC: 093624984825

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Cricket's Orchestra [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

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The Cricket's Orchestra [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

1LISTENHeartbroken 2:42
2LISTENI Know 2:51
3LISTENIf You Asked Me 3:20
4LISTENA Little Love 2:19
5LISTENPoor 3:37
6LISTENDrifted Apart 2:28
7LISTENTake Me Dancing 3:12
8LISTENA Piece for You 3:58
9LISTENSoft Touch 4:13
10LISTENYou Got Out 4:32
11LISTEN5 More Minutes 4:10

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Editorial Reviews

Meaghan Smith makes her proper debut with The Cricket's Orchestra, a full-length album that incorporates all four songs from The Cricket's Quartet EP. Although it's tempting to liken Smith's songs to those found on Norah Jones' own jazz-pop debut, The Cricket's Orchestra has its share of unique quirks, including flashes of hip-hop scratching and rich, eclectic production courtesy of Les Cooper. "If You Asked Me" has a big-band arrangement and a vibraphone solo, "Soft Touch" boasts an accordion and strings, and "You Got Out" is relaxed rockabilly in the manner of early k.d. lang. Many of the remaining songs find Smith playing the part of an acoustic singer/songwriter, with Cooper dialing down the production in order to highlight her vocals. Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide

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Simply Refreshing!!!by gojopal

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October 01, 2010: I have to say that I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing Meaghan Smith and her wonderful band play a year ago, and we were instantly hooked. What a fresh, exciting musician. Her band is right on target and they work so well together. Her songs are whimsical, and real. They come straight from the heart. This album would make a great gift for you or someone who is looking to try out a new artist with a really great sound. She has been touring with Jools Holland, KD Lang, appearances with Sarah McLachlan, and is soon to be touring with Chantal Kreviazuk. You won't be disappointed!!!

The whole family loves this.by Baltimore_Mom

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June 29, 2011: I heard this on NPR one day and ordered when I got home. My husband and I have wildly different interests in music, but we both find this great to sing along to...and the kids love it, too. Especially "heartbroken". I'll sometimes catch my 6-year old singing it to himself. I was logging in today to see if a new album had been released... no such luck. We've had this album for about a year now and we still listen to it at least once a week.


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