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This album is a refreshing release in a world where music is dictated by business people not musicians. Every track differs from it's predecesor and the album as a whole is very eclectic. If your are looking for something different and new check out the Simple Kid.

Simple Kid's "1" is too "risky" for the mainstream dreckheads that run modern, mainstream radio in America today.
That's exactly why you should buy it, listen to it, and love it. I have a feeling, however, that Simple Kid won't stay underground for too long. This self-produced CD contains some great music and a quirky style.

"Hello" "Truck On" "Staring At The Sun" and "No News" are really great songs. I cannot stop listening to this CD. There's something organic and electronic and retro about Simple Kid's style, lyrics and presentation that is extraordinarily captivating and alluring. Other tracks like "Drugs" and "Average Man" fill in the album nicely.

Buy this record. It's THAT Simple.

The Kid snuck up on me in all honesty. I'm not sure how I came across this CD a year ago, but it is rare that a first listen inspires such admiration. I assumed this was just a musician that that was huge, and I was the last one on the bus. It appears however, that you are the last one on the bus, and there is plenty of room. The Kid has compiled one of the most compelling albums on the planet. It makes me believe in the creativity of mankind, and our ability to build on the successes of past genius. The kid builds beats and soaring melodies around samples of his own music, like Moby, on "Love's an Enigma". He sits in front of his synthesizer, strums his guitar, and sings in a nasal, unspectacular voice that is wholly original. He battles with the inevitability of Yuppie-hood, takes chemicals, and does his best to understand the world around him. This is not indie music. This is an independently produced masterpiece. Do what ever you can to hear this entire album. It won't change your life, that's what drugs are for (see Simple Kid song "Drugs"). But it is a fantastic album, one that is unmatched in the wide variety of influences that are so skillfully combined, into catchy, beautiful music. Hop on the bus, the Kid's holding.

I heard one of Simple Kids songs on satelite radio "Staring at The Sun" so I looked on ebay for the cd. Ended up getting this cd for 1 penny. Best freakin penny I ever spent. This should be up for best album of 2004. Fav tracks are "Staring at the Sun", "The Average Man", "The Commuter". But all the songs are great. If you are looking for something refreshing and original get this cd.

If you're a fan of Bob Dylan, Badly Drawn Boy, or anything left of the mainstream, Simple Kid is for you. He's got a quirky vioce that smacks of Neil Young, and a sound that bounces all over the place. "Staring at thr Sun" and "Truck On" are the most accessable tracks, but others like "Average Man" and "Drugs" are socially irreverent and fun. Buy it if you dare to be different. It's bound to be popular, and that starts with you.

Heard this by accident last year, and I keep coming back to listen again and again. This is good. Very good. Amazing, considering it's a debut album, and it's hard to believe this is just one guy making all this music by himself. This is Weenish, ala Chocolate and Cheese, but louder and more serious. If you don't like experimental music, don't buy it. It's not straightforward, each track stands by itself, and all are gems. Can't wait to see what he does next time around.

With interest in the likes of Drake and Buckley being invigorated in recent years, there has been a surge in the number of troubadours in the music world. While most seem to happily follow the footsteps of Messrs Drake, Buckley (x2) and Dylan, Simple Kid embellishes his influences with his own experimental samples and insightful, unique lyrical style. Imagine Dylan and Badly Drawn Boy fighting with Casio keyboards and you start to get the idea. Standout tracks such as 'Staring At The Sun' and 'Average Man' are thrilling and joyous, and the rest of the songs are great fun. An assured debut that is not afraid to be different, and promises much more in the future.

If you like bands such as radiohead and the vines, you'll love Simple Kid. Simple Kid combines a very original mix of electronics, acoustic/electric guitars, and a somewhat vintage feel to create these 11 awesome sounding tracks. Songs such as "Truck On" and "Kids don't care" offer a break from your typical "made for MTV" music. I DEFINATELY recommend them.

First saw this dude on Conan O'Brien a while back. Forgot his name, and stumbled back across him by accident. What a find. Super enjoyable, laid back, kinda acoustic, kinda electronic, all around awesome album. Hard to really describe cause each song is different from the last. Kinda sounds a little like Gomez or the Beta Band, throw in a bit of Beck and stir. "The Commuter" has been stuck in my head for a long time. The line "I smoke this cigarettes with the cancer guarantee"...awesome.