Summary
Much of the Samples' early output contained plenty of fun and bounce. Sadly, that carefree sound has gone missing. In place of spirited songwriting, [Sean Kelly] has turned to cliches. Many of the songs are loaded with nostalgic platitudes and sentimental musings. The pining even extends to the song titles such as "Young and Free" and "Too Young to Die." The latter features the telling line, "Asked where the child within had gone," while "Superstar" speaks of "calendars and faded magazines." "Nevers" gives a hint of where Kelly's head is now: "I never stayed in one place too long, I never thought I would sing this song," he intones.
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The Samples, Rehearsing for Life; (Apache, Cd)
Vermont-based band The Samples rode in on the great wave of early '90s jam acts. For those who missed the action, here's ...
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