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Live From Union of Soul
Live Album
Jan 2009
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sundirtwater
Album
Sep 2007
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sundirtwater
Single
Sep 2007
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A Brief History
Live Double Album
Nov 2004
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Up All Night
Album
Jan 2003
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Sink or Swim
Album
June 2000
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Shelter Me
Album
March 1998
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Bridal Train
Single
March 2004
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London Still
Single
June 2002
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1. The Waitress
2. Lies
3. Danger
4. Without You
5. The Haircut
6. Love Serenade
7. Taken
8. Service Fee
9. A Brief History..
10. When I Die
11. Sink Or Swim
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Joshua Cunningham: Guitars,
Vocals, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro
Vikki Simpson: Vocals, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar
Donna Simpson: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Released March 1998
REVIEW
The New York Post, New York, 23rd July 2002
"In a summer dominated by big names, the Waifs -
a rap 'n' ready team from Australia - dish up a U.S.
debut that's refreshing, juicy and jangly: a real
ya-gotta-hear-this discovery.
On "Sink or Swim," the trio plays smart,
upbeat music with unpretentious yet skilful acoustic
arrangements. The music is about living and loving,
accented with close harmonies by sisters Vikki and
Donna Simpson and their guy-pal Josh Cunningham.
One of the most unusual elements is how the Waifs
use the cadence of words in the lyrics (rather than
melody) to establish the song's rhythm - the same
technique Paul Simon used to craft many of the songs
on his masterpiece "Graceland." That
poetic writing style is most distinct on the number "Lies," where
words upon words are squeezed into a tight musical
corset.
All three Waifs write and sing. Donna writes best
about girls in situations, Vikki is the master of
the cautionary tale and Josh, surprisingly, understands
the art of love and speaks the secret language of
women.
His "Love Serenade" is an outstanding
country swing duet, sung and arranged brightly.
Darker but just as catchy is "The Haircut," where
tough sentiments are tempered with a walking-tempo,
finger-picked guitar melody that bows low to Lowell
George's road song "Willin.' "
Little wonder the Waifs have won the hearts of their
native land."
Dan Aquilante, New York Post, 23rd July 2002
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