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Suzanne

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After the disbandment of Mazzy Star, Hope Sandoval went solo with a new band called the Warm Inventions, producing warm music reminiscent of her old band. And the EP "Suzanne" is a solid follow-up to her debut solo album, with delicate folk-pop instrumentation and Sandoval's delicate voice.

It opens with the strummy, tinkling ballad "Suzanne," (which is slightly shorter than the album version) followed by the melancholy keyboard-augmented "I Thought You'd Fall For Me" and the stripped-down folkiness of "These Things." Sandoval wraps up with the perkier acoustic pop of "Friends of a Smile."

Don't expect Mazzy Star all over again -- Sandoval's sound is a bit airier and spacier than her old band. Not to mention a wee bit sultrier, more in tune with their later works. But Sandoval sticks close to the acoustic folkpop sound that suits her best, mostly guitar accompanied by a bit of delicate chiming and keyboard that sounds like organ.

Her vocals are the highlight of this EP -- they're delicate, sweet and a bit sexy. And the songwriting is pretty much ordinary ("I don't think I'll come around/ letting my hair hang down") with the occasional flash of brilliance ("Won't you let your light shine/beneath the city/under the sun/and soft around").

Hope Sandoval's "Bavarian Fruit Bread" was a solid solo debut, and "Suzanne" is a good EP to follow it. Definitely worth checking out.

oh, jesus christ.

hope sandoval's voice is so flowing and arresting.

one cannot help but be swept away into dreamland by this gorgeous EP.

as one who truly loves so very little, i'm actually willing to recommend this. please buy it, it's the most gentle, subtle, and delicious gift you could give.

Optimistically melancholoy melodies make the background for Sandoval's opiate drawl. A friend of mine used this EP to fall asleep by, and I picked up the trick. Languid and sexy, you'll wish Sandoval was in bed with you, rather than just singing you to sleep.

After the disbandment of Mazzy Star, Hope Sandoval went solo with a new band called the Warm Inventions, producing warm music reminiscent of her old band. And the EP "Suzanne" is a solid follow-up to her debut solo album, with delicate folk-pop instrumentation and Sandoval's delicate voice.

It opens with the strummy, tinkling ballad "Suzanne," (which is slightly shorter than the album version) followed by the melancholy keyboard-augmented "I Thought You'd Fall For Me" and the stripped-down folkiness of "These Things." Sandoval wraps up with the perkier acoustic pop of "Friends of a Smile."

Don't expect Mazzy Star all over again -- Sandoval's sound is a bit airier and spacier than her old band. Not to mention a wee bit sultrier, more in tune with their later works. But Sandoval sticks close to the acoustic folkpop sound that suits her best, mostly guitar accompanied by a bit of delicate chiming and keyboard that sounds like organ.

Her vocals are the highlight of this EP -- they're delicate, sweet and a bit sexy. And the songwriting is pretty much ordinary ("I don't think I'll come around/ letting my hair hang down") with the occasional flash of brilliance ("Won't you let your light shine/beneath the city/under the sun/and soft around").

Hope Sandoval's "Bavarian Fruit Bread" was a solid solo debut, and "Suzanne" is a good EP to follow it. Definitely worth checking out.

I remember hearing this EP in Penny Lane Records in Burbank, CA back in 2002. The guy behind the counter was "showcasing" it. I asked him, "what Mazzy Star album is THIS?", and he clued me in. Anyway... I didn't buy it that day - figured I could pick it up anytime - Ha! Now, it is out of print. Luckily, iTunes offers it, and I FINALLY own this beautiful music by the enigmatic Hope Sandoval.

The title track, "Suzanne" consists of just two chords played over and over again with glockenspiel and harmonica added to the mix. Her voice is just so perfect for this kind of music. If making love while on opium had a voice, it would sound like Hope Sandoval.

All the other tracks are equally mesmerizing. My favorite being "Friend of a Smile"... just makes me want to lie down and dream.

If you were foolish like me and never bought "Suzanne" when it was readily available, PLEASE go and download it from off of iTunes (you'll pay much more for it here or on eBay). You must own it!

soy una gran fan de mazzy star, echo de menos ese ambiente de ensueño en el que solo hope sabe sumergirnos con su voz suave y arrastrada que me traslada a ninguna parte....su música es algo mágico, inexplicable...las palabras hablan pero la emoción se encuentra en los instrumentos, en el tono de su voz más que en los textos...puede cantar mil veces cry cry for you, no importa lloraré dos mil más...la emoción no se pierde, eso es lo grande de hope sea con mazzy o con los warm invention....el sentimiento que transmite...su peculiaridad, la belleza de todo lo que envuelve....no dudo...si quieres soñar...aquí los tienes....dreaming my dreams.