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For bands like the Sundays that put out albums very infrequently (only three in eight years), passing fads cannot exert undue influence; consistency is the key to staying power. Thank God the Sundays never went grunge. On this, their second album, the forthright and spare power of their debut has ceded somewhat to lusher production values and more complex arrangements, but the good news is that the rest of the band's presence has caught up with Harriet Wheeler's crystalline voice. Together they produce such marvels as "Goodbye," "Love," and an off-kilter version of the Stones' "Wild Horses." The Sundays here sound like a more integrated musical unit, and for that reason Blind is the rare sophomore release that not only holds its own against the first album, but actually outperforms it. --Alan E. Rapp
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Sundays' debut "Reading Writing and Arithmetic" is a hard act to follow -- one of those gorgeous albums that only jack up expectations for the sophomore album. But "Blind" holds its own well against its illustrious predecessor with the same lush, mellow pop.
Starting off with the soft, midtempo "I Feel," we get a taste of lush pop (the solid "Goodbye," "24 Hours," the thoughtful "God Made Me" transcendent ballads (the soft, dreamlike "Life and Soul," the melancholy "On Earth"), mild rockers ("What Do You Think?," "Love") and it's all topped off by a ethereal acoustic cover of the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses."
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Wisely, the Sundays obeyed that little nugget of wisdom for Album No. 2. "Blind" has much the same musical style as "Reading Writing and Arithmetic," but there's enough variation that it doesn't feel like a cash-in retread. In a nutshell, t's a bit more melancholy and less wistful. ("Peace love/Now what?/Don't go telling me you've had them...")
The music this time around is a bit more polished and lush, but never EVER overproduced. It's simple and catchy, David Gavurin's wonderful guitar strumming backed by some solid bass and percussion. Harriet Wheeler's crystalline voice is sweet and clear, and in "Blind" she still has that wonderful heartfelt sound, meaning every syllable.
The Sundays avoided the dreaded sophomore slump in "Blind," an album that nearly measures up to their phenomenal debut. Warm, sweet and vibrant, this is a solid collection of beautiful indie-pop.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By EP
Format:Audio CD
I love this CD and recommend all the songs on it, but I confess I bought it for their cover of the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses classic, which I first heard during the episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where Angel comes to Buffy's prom for a heartbreaking slow dance and good-bye to his true love. In fact I found the lead singer's voice on this song so beatiful and clear and full of longing that I had to call a radio station to identify the singer, as I had never heard of The Sundays before.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Misfit Kid
Format:Audio CD
This is The Sundays at their best, the full realization of their sound. "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic" is essential with it's "The Smiths with female vocals" sound, but "Blind" is pure Sundays. The consistently haunting atmosphere of this record makes "Blind" my personal favorite. "Blood On My Hands" says it all.
The Sundays albums in descending order (according to me):
1. "Blind"
2. "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic" (very close second)
3. "Static & Silence" (as much as I love this album, it's not as consistent or "magical" as the first two.)
I highly recommend all three.
The Sundays albums in descending order (according to me):
1. "Blind"
2. "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic" (very close second)
3. "Static & Silence" (as much as I love this album, it's not as consistent or "magical" as the first two.)
I highly recommend all three.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic
I really liked this album. It is a real bridge between the first and next albums as a progression of their style.
Published 28 days ago by Mark Follette
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love this cd
Fine it very soulful and relaxing. Even though it has been out for years the music still is new and fresh.
Published 1 month ago by Wm Scott Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent album
An album filled with emotions and turn arounds musically one can only begin to understand how this album stirs the mind in reflection.
Published 5 months ago by Callisto
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW...Loved It!
Have been looking for this a long time but couldn't remember the name until I heard it recently! It arrived within the promised timeframe in good condition and I love it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by wayzlady
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best
The Sundays was unfortunately largely ignored in the US; except for just a few hits on the charts back in the 90s. A lot of accoutic guitar work with a unique Sundays sound. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chris Huffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this CD
I think I listened to this CD over 5,000 times. Great CD if you are looking for a melancholy/ mesmerizing kind of CD its great. Def. on my top 10 list.
Published on February 27, 2011 by Maddie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Pleased
After finding the video of the song Goodbye on Tivo, I had to get some more of The Sundays. Blind did not let me down.
Published on January 28, 2011 by Karl W. Cross
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original artistry
In an era where over hyped bands like Radiohead and Arcade Fire dominate people's lists of a decades best bands, The Sundays a decade and more before flickered and died because of... Read more
Published on December 24, 2010 by James May
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best The Art The Everything
Most bands fail in the #2. This was the Sundays Perfection. No Doubt. I saw them support "Blind" in Austin back in 95 and the whole UT student union was transfixed by the sounds. Read more
Published on July 11, 2009 by R. Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars
blind, not deaf
Blind is a treat, if pop music is up your alley, this is the street you want to be on. I've had this album 16 years or so, and after properly hearing it on every stereo I own in... Read more
Published on August 3, 2008 by Huevos Rancheros
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