Like a Seed

Kenny Rankin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 16, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: SLY DOG RECORDS
• ASIN: B002PQ7JU6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,701 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Newly re-mastered! On his first Little David release, Rankin almost hits full stride. His reworking of Peaceful brought the song, and ultimately Rankin, a wider audience. The album eschews some of the preciousness of previous efforts and has a more universal appeal. Songs like the title cut, as well as Stringman, spotlight Rankin's continued growth as a songwriter. His songwriting, along with his gorgeous voice and unique and jazzy acoustic guitar prowess on the record, made him one of the staples of FM radio, a trend that would continue through his next few albums.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GIFT UNREALIZED, December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Like a Seed (Audio CD)

This was the first Kenny Rankin album I ever heard and it made me a fan of his music from the first note. Although he has recorded several other albums over the years, this one remains my favorite. The music ranges from angelic to harsh reality as in "Coming Down", but all exhibit Kenny's ability to mold his voice around a song, instead of just singing it. I like every song on the album, but especially lean on "Sometimes", "Stringman", and "You are my Woman" for special comfort. The many who have never been exposed to Kenny Rankin's music will never know what they have missed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow..., April 1, 2006

By 

Jivon Lee Jackson (Fort Washington, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Like a Seed (Audio CD)

Kenny Rankin has to be one of my favorite male vocalist for the sheer purity in his voice. I love this album... and all of the tracks stand out. "Stringman", "Peaceful", "Like a Seed" , and "Earthman" are stunning compositions. I know it's put of print but search the web for this album in one from or another. You will not be disappointed!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative Heart-Filled Debut Album, February 13, 2006

By 

Tristan MacAvery "Author/Actor/Director" (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Like a Seed (Audio CD)

I first heard Kenny Rankin when he opened for comedian George Carlin in Houston in 1971 (1972?). Rankin, accompanying himself only on amplified accoustic guitar, spoke openly and passionately about his work and his life. The song "Comin' Down" is about his experiences as a street-orphaned drug addict. Every note, every cry and whine, rings with the agony and fear which "straights" (non-users) could only imagine. It was riviting. Following this with such soft and soul-filled songs as "Peaceful" and "Stringman" showed a contrast of spirit which made me a believer on the spot.

One cannot pigeonhole Rankin's work. Over the years, he has sung everything from powerful, nerve-grinding rock to be-bop, jazz, ballad and (at the risk of using a term which some find pejorative) New Age. This first album shows a fine musical soul in its first explorations, testing lyrics, testing arrangements, feeling how to give voice to the experiences of life. It's a rare treat, and I can only hope that it will be brought to CD for us all to enjoy again.