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Living Outside

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I've only known about Sense Field for a year now, but have to say they are one of my favorite bands. Their new CD is a must buy - their music is steadily improving over the years and I absolutely love I Refuse and Burn. There is also a hidden track on this CD that is fantastic - you will not be disappointed. Please give this one a chance - you will agree they are an awesome band!

I have been into the indie scene for quite sometime now and rarely does a band come along with such talent and enthusiasm. I first heard about Sense Field in 1994 when their "Killed for Less" CD came out. I have been a fan ever since. Well they just keep getting better. With each CD they progress as individuals and most importantly as a band. Plus unlike many other band they put on a awesome live show, which is very hard to do. All in all if you want to try something new, something a indie I would definitely recommend their new album "Living Outside".

I like Sense Field and their pop rock style. I find this CD much like Tonight and Forever with a slightly harder edge. I do not know what the Amazon.com reviewer is talking about, because the keyboards aren't much different than tonight and forever. There's some really great songs here including "Burn", "I Refuse", and "Take What You Want". The Cure cover is respectable as well. The one weak point is "On Your Own" which is dreadfully underachieving for this group.

After the marginal success of 2001's "Tonight and Forever" with the help of the "Save Yourself" single, Sense Field proves they still got the glue that has kept them together for so long, even with guitarist Rodney Sellars on hiatus. Producer Brad Wood tweaks the knobs for a more polished sound, that may drive some listeners away, but proves just how good this band really sounds. "Living Outside" is a much darker disc than Sense Field fans may be used to but the unmistakeable eliqouent delivery of Jon Bunch's vocals more than make up for it. Opener "Burn" is sure to find it's a way onto many break-up mix tapes for it's lyrical content. The band reworks a version of "On Your Own" with a lesser edge then on the "Fun Never Ends" EP, and commits a stunning cover of The Cure's "A Letter To Elise". Sense Field retains their punk edge on "Memory" and "Take What You Want". As a bonus, long time fans will be delighted with the hidden track "The Horse Is Alive", this beautiful standout appeared on the unreleased record "Under The Radar" and many requests were made to hear this songs official release. Listeners will find themselves singing along to "I Refuse", "You Own Me" and "No Medicine" by their first spin. Detractors may claim that Sense Field has changed there sound, but "Living Outside" is a testament of a band that has grown together. (originally appeared on my zine www.facedownfall.com)

Sense Field ive listened to since tonight anf forever. That album was finally tweaked combination of crafty arrnagements, punchy guitars, melodic vocals, and haunting melodies. Here the rev up the punchy guitars on songs like "no medicine". Else where the band channells ambient string pop rock in songs like "i refuse" and "feel what you feel". The synth pop channells through in songs like "burn" and "letter to Elise". The rest is modest combination of punchy punk rock-esque guitars over bland drums acompanied by Jon Bunchs urgent vocals. It loses some of its energy by the end with the dull "the haunting", but for the most part its pretty consistent pop rock

I have been a Sense Field fan since the early Revelation days (and before that, the Reason To Believe days) and although the edges of their sound are a lot more polished and radio friendly now, they still have that wicked melody and song writing ability. You'll be humming along to these songs after the first listen. Definitely recommended, even for older fans!!

I have been into the indie scene for quite sometime now and rarely does a band come along with such talent and enthusiasm. I first heard about Sense Field in 1994 when their "Killed for Less" CD came out. I have been a fan ever since. Well they just keep getting better. With each CD they progress as individuals and most importantly as a band. Plus unlike many other band they put on a awesome live show, which is very hard to do. All in all if you want to try something new, something a indie I would definitely recommend their new album "Living Outside".

Just listen to these samples and see for yourself. Im from England and now a huge Sense Field fan. Their music blows you away. I have introduced all my friends in England to their stuff and none of them have been disappointed. Living Outside is refreshingly unique from all the samey stuff we get shoved down our throats over here. It has also got fantastic reviews which can be read on Sense Field's web site. I love this album!!!

Sense Field is one of my all time favorite bands. All of their CDs are absolutely top-notch,and with "Living Outside", they've done it again! I highly, HIGHLY recommend this CD to people who like good music. Enjoy!

I've been following Sense Field since their first EP and have to say this is the album I knew they could always make. Polished, mature yet retaining the emotive, driving melodies from their early days. For all the loss and changes they have endured no band is as deserving with success as Sense Field is. I will forever be a fan.

Great work guys, my heart goes out to Rodney and a message to Rob, you are one of the best percussionists in music today! Keep up the great work!