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Soft Spot [Import]

Clem Snide (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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1. Forever, Now And Then
2. Tuesday, October 24th
3. All Green
4. Close The Door
5. Action
6. Find Love
7. There Is Nothing
8. Strong Enough
9. Happy Birthday
10. Fontanelle
11. Every Moment

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Frontman Eef Barzelay's lovably awkward voice, simple melodies, and brainy, bent lyrics remain the focus on Clem Snide's fourth disc, but the band swaps the naked popcraft of its minor hit "Moment in the Sun" for an approach at once more adventurous and somber. Though Jason Glasser has mostly played violin and cello in the past, here he employs a closetful of organ, chimes, bells, and percussion, and the results animate the album's mostly slow, stately songs. Under the watchful eye of producer Joe Chiccarelli (Tim Easton, American Music Club), the dreamy descending melody of "All Green" is spiked by playful chimes, "Happy Birthday" rides high-kicking horns and honky-tonk guitar, and "Action" soon collapses from a giddy banjo line and shuffling beat into a happy clatter of vibes and percussion. Barzelay's best lines, meanwhile, capture close observations in unexpected turns of phrase, as in "Close the Door" ("I caught you doubting yourself in the mirror, but you sure look good to me") and "All Green" ("Feed me a kiss, chapped lips and all"). --Anders Smith Lindall

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Ori. Release '03 Fourth album from the Alternative country act lead by Eef Barzelay. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli ( Tim Easton American Muisc Club )

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't step in this steaming soft spot Mar 16 2004
By S. Robert
Format:Audio CD
Ever wonder what Neil Young might sing like after an accident incurred while hurdling a barbed-wire fence? If so, this is the CD for you. If not, then...

Wake up!! Unless you're over 60 AND thinking of calling it quits soon, don't waste your time with this limp wishy-washy stuff. There are people out there making real music - go out and get yourself some.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Meaning of Soft Spot Dec 26 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
For me, Soft Spot captures the very essence of love in the most beautiful, powerful and heartfelt way. This is a CD that must be listened to with eyes closed and heart open to fully appreciate the message it sends. The smooth, yet powerful melody of "Every Moment" is the perfect complement to the lyrics of this touching song which speaks to the mystery of love - it's unique ability to transcend time and loss. Eef Barzelay's eloquent lyrics manage to bring peace to the conflict between the loss of things dear which is inherent to our temporal world and the eternal nature of love. "The years are like the clouds up in the sky, they come and go, and everything that lives must someday die, but our love still grows. 'Cause every moment must make way for one that's new, and just before it does, remember I love you."

Although many of the other songs on Soft Spot share the more sentimental feeling of Every Moment, there is also room on this CD for the hope, joy and even the passion of love. Happy Birthday is an upbeat recognition of the joy of love and hopes for the future written in the context of the birth of Eef's first child. "I hope that your friends are true and funny, and your girlfriends are sweet and wear tight pants and after your heart's been gently broken, I hope that you get a second chance." The song Action is another upbeat salute to the sheer joy of love and loving which features one of Pete Fitzpatrick's signature banjo riffs (which are even more amazing when experienced live!).

If you're looking for a remake of Ghost of Fashion, you won't find it in Soft Spot. But I promise, if you open your heart, let your guard down and listen to this what Soft Spot has to say, it will speak to you like it has to me - as the soundtrack to the meaning and experience of love.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Soft, Not Limp July 23 2003
By WrtnWrd
Format:Audio CD
This is a lyrical, leisurely meditation on love and both its succor and horror. It's, ahem, softer than Clem Snide's last two wonderful releases -- The Ghost of Fashion and Your Favorite Music -- but reminiscent of their first, You Were a Diamond, with better songs. Eef Barzelay continues to define an alternate strand of country/folk that's no longer a jokey strain of the real thing. These tunes have plenty of thought and feeling behind them -- too much maybe. I miss the dissonances and abrasions -- the way, say, "Moment in the Sun's"'s gorgeous opening melodies devolve into a klezmer hootenanny. But, for the time being, I can live without them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars William Burroughs would be proud of this Clem
Like the...son of Leonard Cohen via Brooklyn NY, [or the long lost brother of Rhett Miller], Eef Barzelay juxtaposes phrases and words so profoundly goofy, you have to listen a... Read more
Published on July 12 2003 by J. christian
3.0 out of 5 stars Too Soft a Spot
Dissapointing to say the least. Where previous albums -- namely Ghosts of Fashion -- explored both lyrical and musical experimentation, this album fails to explore much at all. Read more
Published on July 8 2003 by Em Young
5.0 out of 5 stars re: wha happen - I totally disagree with this review
Dear John Payne (a previous reviewer of this record): Do you use your ears to listen to music? Or do you use your hands? This record lacks emotion? Wow... Read more
Published on July 8 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars wha happen?
This album is missing the emotion of the three previous releases and I'm not sure whether the most annoying thing on the cd is the instrumentation or the vocals. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2003 by John Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars A Loving Display Of True Art
Hello.... It was suggested to me that I do a review of what I think
of the new Soft Spot since I have a copy to let you all know what to
sorta expect... Read more
Published on Jun 27 2003 by Tiffany Compton
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-Boggling
This is the most aptly titled album ever made. Every song has the terms of endearment you wish could come to you at appropriate moments. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2003 by "unzer_charlie"
4.0 out of 5 stars pretty pretty
less humorous lyrics, more heart. all songs are love songs, which was a pleasent surprise for me.
Published on Jun 23 2003 by Ryan Mecum
5.0 out of 5 stars we all have a soft spot
I have to admit that I came to Clem Snide late, this is my first CD by them. Recommended by a coworker who has similar taste in music. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2003 by Argyllsox
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweeter than before
Clem Snide's new album is fantastic, although there are some major differences between Soft Spot and the previous albums. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003 by Katherine A. Burkart
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