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77todd77 | Seattle, WA | 02/03/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard of Wild Strawberries while reading a review of their first album, 'Heroine'. The review compared them to Portishead. I bought the album and was sorely disappointed to find that they sounded nothing like the Bristol trip-hop outfit. In time, I pulled it out again and was surprised to find that I really liked it. The vocals were great and really got under my skin. Their third album, 'Quiver', is even better. Their new (so far import-only) album 'Twist' is their best. With each album, the songwriting has gotten stronger. 'Twist' is no exception. Songs like 'A Thousand Kisses', 'Jaded' and 'Love Song 2000' are the best that the group has written so far. The capper though, is the second bonus track, 'Wrong to let you go'. Featured last year on 'ATB''S last album in a radically different, danceable version, this track is a standout. This album may not be the career breakthrough that the group needs to get some airplay, but it deserves to be. Similar Groups: Sarah Mclachlan, Dido, Garbage, Transister."

Wild Strawberries Twist

gemini_j | Canada | 09/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"They've done it again. With each album, Wild Strawberries push the boundaries of their music even further, making it new and interesting for the listener. TWIST is no exception. TWIST is filled with great songs that continue to show the bands growth as musicians and artists. Roberta's voice is as beautiful as ever. What a surprise to find one of the bonus songs is a cover of the 80's hit Tainted Love! Songs like I Know You're Going To Break My Heart and Wrong To Let You Go (the other bonus track) are very sorrowful and sad at times, but they are so beautiful. Somersault, Thousand Kisses, Lucky Day, Wish, and pretty much any song on the album show an artistic growth in the band, and a wonderful sound. This is an excellent album, give it a try if you haven't heard of them, you'll be pleasantly surprised!"