Little Grey Sheep

Danny Schmidt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Waterbug Records
• ASIN: B000YHL8K0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,569 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Americana UK calls Danny: "a captivating talent, with an intensely literate take on things that, at times, recalls that of Josh Ritter . . . but, if anything, encompasses a wider stylistic range and an arguably even greater sense of poeticism." Little Grey Sheep is Danny's fifth album. Recorded and produced in Charlottesville, VA at the home of Danny's good friend (and brilliant songwriter) Paul Curreri. This album (perhaps more than any of the previous ones, even) holds true to Danny's aesthetic of intimate production. The arrangements are sparse and organic and tasteful and serve as delicate backdrops for the Songs. Featured prominently on many of the tracks is the ethereal vocal harmony of the amazing Joia Wood . . . back from musical hiatus. As for this collection of songs . . . they are, perhaps, more personal and accessible than Danny's last couple of records . . . simpler, prettier, and more sing-song. They still have the lyrical subtlety and nuance we've come to expect from Danny Schmidt songs . . . but sweetened a bit with a little sugar this time around. 1 Leaves Are Burning2 Drawing Board3 Go Ugly Early4 Cliff Song5 Around the Waist6 Adios to Tejasito7 Tales of Sweet Odysseus8 Emigrant, Mt9 California's On Fire10 Song for Judy & Bridget11 Company of Friends12 Trouble Comes Calling

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars in each and every one of us, March 27, 2009

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T. L. Starks "true wonder" (Central Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Grey Sheep (Audio CD)

I felt it of great importance to review Danny Schmidt's latest- Instead the Forest Rose to Sing...and found to my surprise no review as of yet for Little Grey Sheep.
This is a fertile garden of songs growing, blossoming (though possibly some may find the deep rootedness of these tales more to their liking.) The Cliff Song spoke to the innocent, unaging girl in me. The romantic cliff dwelling, teetering on the ledge, the risk of letting go and hoping that love might catch you. No leap of faith here- this is falling, flying, soaring as the fearless heart is wont to do.
A Company of Friends resonates in each and every one of us...it speaks of conviction, friendship, love, letting go, laughter, mending-LIFE. Ahhh, Danny has set the echoes ringing with this one.
"When I met trouble she danced round the table..." wicked good. Little Grey Sheep was my introduction to Mr. Schmidt's wondrous ways- by far one of my favorite CDs, for all the right and wrong reasons, it's a beaut!