The Surface and the Shine

Shalini | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 125 Records
• ASIN: B000WCBRDU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,727 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sparkle and Shimmer, October 15, 2007

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Robert M. West (Starkville, MS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Surface and the Shine (Audio CD)

A title like _The Surface and the Shine_ suggests high polish, and this record sure delivers that. The style varies from punk to bluesy rock-and-roll to midtempo pop, but every song offers sharp band performances, terrific vocal harmonies, and a clear mix that shows off a superb arrangement. Guitarist/bassist Shalini and multi-instrumentalist Mitch Easter have perfected their musical partnership: this album consistently rings with an authority not always present on _We Want Jelly Donuts_ and _Metal Corner_, good as they are. Especially noteworthy here is Shalini's singing, which ranges from her familiar ethereal soprano to a newly rich and commanding alto. With contributions by drummer Eric Marshall, backup vocalist Jane Francis, and bassist Paul Chastain, _The Surface and the Shine_ is definitely Shalini's best record yet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guitar Rock, September 13, 2009

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treker88 (Long Beach CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Surface and the Shine (Audio CD)

I have a really hard time describing how a band sounds. I think it's easire to make comparisons. I'll just say that if you like bands like the Darling Buds, Fonda, Echobelly, Throwing Muses, Pandoras, GoGo's, you're probably going to like Shalini.