Search - Disappear Fear :: Seed in the Sahara

Naive and Amateur - But Charming

dev1 | Baltimore | 09/24/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I warmed-up to the acoustic folk of sisters Sonia Rutstein and Cindy Franks quickly. Seeds In The Sahara is catchy, popish and the vocal harmonies are a pleasant delight - and yes, they sound similar to the Indigo Girls. The acoustic focus and lean production of Seed In The Sahara is refreshing. I believe both Sonia and Cindy have chosen (What is the politically correct phrase this week?) "alternative life styles." Their message boarders on "The Big Statement": acceptance by and the barriers separating straights from alternatives. Like the music of Seed In The Sahara, the duo's message is delivered with tenderness: this isn't "in your face" feminism. `B.Y.O.G.-Bring You Own God' is both lonesome and uplifting, `Today Is Better' contains some clever vocal harmony tricks, and `Boxers' is a punchy acoustic rocker. The girls' lyrical talent is mixed. "I wear my sins like my most beautiful sweater" (Laws Of Nature) is an example of their crafty poetry; on the other hand, "What I'm looking for is true community" (Seed In The Sahara) is trite. Seed In The Sahara is a bit naive and amateur - I find Disappear Fear's imperfections a charming alternative to the Top-100."