Search - Mindy Smith :: Stupid Love

Mindy Smith
Stupid Love
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. What Went Wrong
2. Highs and Lows
3. If I Didn't Know Any Better
4. Love Lost
5. Telescope
6. What Love Can Do
7. Couldn't Stand the Rain
8. Bad Guy
9. Surface
10. Disappointed
11. True Love of Mine
12. Love Chases After Me
13. Take A Holiday

CD Details

All Artists: Mindy Smith
Title: Stupid Love
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Vanguard Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 8/11/2009
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 015707985321

Synopsis

Album Description

With an angelic voice and songs full of faith, grace and vulnerability, acclaimed singer/songwriter Mindy Smith has been embraced by critics and fans alike with each recording she unveils. With her fourth release, Stupid Love on Vanguard Records, Mindy takes another step forward both lyrically and musically. Stupid Love finds Mindy co-producing along with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks. The three explore and expand with different sounds making an impressive backdrop to the thirteen tracks on the record, which were written over a two-year period. Stupid Love is Mindy's first studio record since 2007's My Holiday, preceded by Long Island Shores, released in 2006. The world first discovered Mindy Smith in 2004 with the release of her debut, One Moment More, featuring the hit single "Come To Jesus" which inspired critics and artists to sing her praises.

Similarly Requested CDs

	Mindy Smith Long Island Shores Genres: Country, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Vanguard Records
4

	Toby Lightman Bird on a Wire Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Lava
5

	Adele 19 Genres: Pop, Rock Label: Sony
14

	Carter Burwell, Karen Orzolek Where The Wild Things Are Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Original Songs By Karen O And The Kids Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Soundtracks Label: Interscope Records
?

	Bruce Springsteen Born in the Usa Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal Label: Sony
53

	Alison Krauss Now That I've Found You: Collection Genres: Country, Folk, Pop Label: Rounder / Umgd
23

	Jessie Baylin Firesight Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Rock Label: Verve
6

	The Shins Wincing the Night Away Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Label: Sub Pop
13

	Leona Lewis Spirit Genres: Pop, R&B, Broadway & Vocalists Label: J-Records
16

	Wild Light Adult Nights (Dig) Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Label: Almost Gold
1

CD Reviews

A WELL-SEASONED GEM!

Doctor Jay | Jackson, MS USA | 08/11/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have received (download) and played Mindy Smith's "Stupid Love" many times, on the computer and while riding in the car. I would give it between 4 1/2 to five stars. I would have sequenced the tracks differently; and I wish the 1st and last track had better previewed and retrospected the other 10 tracks of the CD. Having said that, let me assure you that Tracks 2-12, beginning with "Highs And Lows" all the way through "True Love Of Mine" are among the best I've ever heard on any CD, anytime, anywhere. What I love about them, besides the songwriting and vocalizing, is that the are perfectly "seasoned," production-wise. Too much production, as you know, can overpower a song -- just like too much seasoning can overpower the taste of food. These songs are produced -- excellently seasoned -- as well as any you will hear. You will absolute LOVE them! Of course, her lyrics (which stick like velcrow in your mind) and her vocals (incredible -- hard to characterize accurately but so easy to enjoy and adore) occupy front and center stage. Plus, you will personally identify with what she is communicating. She's spot-on when it comes to painting a picture of life in a fallen world where stupid love is more fact than fiction. You will feel both the hurt and the hope in each song. I cannot honestly tell you with any degree of accuracy just how excellent tracks 2-12 are. In fact, those songs are all nothing short of amazing. Is it worth buying / downloading? Yes and Yes! BOTH! Support this young lady! She's special -- a national treasure!"

Awesome

Brooke E. Stone | 08/12/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a huge HUGE Mindy fan and think this is her best work yet. I think I already know all the lyrics to this new album and it's only been out one day. I hear her music in my sleep! She is so talented and her music speaks to me like no other artist. My favorite track is "Surface" - I just GET it! If you love a truly talented artist with lyrics that are simple but deep, she's the one man!"

Least Favorite

S. Monroe | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 08/22/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a Mindy Smith fan since her first CD. Preordered this one based on her previous releases. The first track, What Went Wrong, is a disaster......it is distorted and seems to be mastered at an excessively high volume level (compression????). Mindy's previous CDs were beautiful in their simplicity. This one is sometimes over-produced and Mindy's wonderful vocals sometimes get pushed back in the mix.....with ?drum machines? and other unneeded racket in the forefront. This recording style, which worked great for Beth Orton's "Daybreaker", produced by the Chemical Brothers, sometimes falls flat on this CD.

That being said, there are five tracks on "Stupid Love" I'll be keeping on my playlist:

1. If I Didn't Know Any Better

2. Telescope

3. Surface

4. Disappointed

5. True Love of Mine

Mindy, if you read this, it's your voice we love. Please let it be the lead instrument on future releases and think about going back to your earlier recording style. Or, try recording with the Chemical Brothers so this style of music is done well."