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Simple Things Review

I'm honestly not at all sure what happened with this release. Somewhere... someone dropped the ball BIG TIME in making sure American radio heard this CD. After a few years off to sort out some personal things, Amy returned in 2003 with this release and it is truly phenomenal.

The disc starts off with "Happy," a song that, musically, easily rivals anything on pop radio today. Honestly. You have to hear it to believe it. Lyrically, it's an in-depth look at how to "show" someone you love them... it's not just about the words.

"Eye to Eye" is another progressively sounding tune. Beautiful lyrics about reconciliation and forgiveness. The words "'Cause one day we will find a road to peace for you and me... and our children in their innocence will follow what they see. Oh, we've got to find a way to live our life, though we don't see eye to eye." Classic Amy.

"Simple Things" and "Looking for You" are simple, fun pop tunes.

"Touch" is a very sensual song that will make you long to be close to the one you love.

"Innocence Lost" has become one of my favorite Amy songs of all time. Such a simple song in its arrangement and very lyrically moving. This one alone is worth the price you will pay for this CD.

Overall, SIMPLE THINGS is a very well-rounded CD that should be getting much more attention.

Thanks for reading!
Chad

Review by: Chad Taylor