Search - Sam Baker :: Cotton

Len S. (3)
Reviewed on 2/24/2011...

Sam was a house painter in Texas until a vacation in South America ended with a terrorist's bomb on a train. The bomb killed the person sitting next to him and severely injured Mr. Baker. During his long rehab, he began writing songs about his experience and learned to play the guitar left-handed due to permanent injuries to his right hand.

His music is soulful, and at various times uplifting or sad. His voice is scratchy and unpolished. When I want to hear a great voice, I listen to someone like Florence and the Machine. When I want deep music that comes from a dark place--while still showing a light at the end of the tunnel--I put on Sam Baker.

If you're unsure about ordering this CD, go to Youtube and search for "Odessa by Sam Baker" to get a taste of his music.

LOVE IT!!

Roger D. Osburn | Stillwater, OK, US | 12/09/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There is nothing I don't absolutely LOVE about Sam Baker's music. "mercy" and "pretty world" were masterpieces and I wasn't sure how anything could compare with them. "cotton" makes a perfect companion piece to them. The songs/stories Sam tells are intelligent, the music is stunning and the packaging is absolutely gorgeous. In a perfect world, Sam Baker would be a superstar."

A wonderful find!

PokerBen | Colorado, USA | 09/13/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before getting this album, I had not heard of Sam Baker. I found this cd, while looking for something new to listen to, and WOW, I'm glad I did.



This beautiful album has no filler, each song plays silky smooth. The stories told within this album, are absolutely wonderful. What great song choices.



Baker's raspy tobacco style voice, adds a deeper level to these gems.



I'm now a fan. It's now time to get my hands on his previous releases.



Try this out, you won't be disappointed.



Happy listening!"