Sixpence None the Richer

by Sixpence None the Richer

Overview

After toiling in relative obscurity in the Christian pop ghetto for several years, Sixpence None the Richer suddenly exploded on to the pop charts in 1999 on the strength of "Kiss Me," an utterly irresistible slice of swoony guitar pop that, once heard, is impossible to shake loose from the brain and could well turn out to be this generation's "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." The rest of the album may not be quite as memorable, but that's not to say that "Kiss Me" is the only thing worth hearing. "Anything," with its fruity chord progression and string sweetening, is almost Beatlesque; "The Lines of My Earth" draws subtly on country influences. Then there's the Pablo Neruda setting. There are moments when the wispiness of Leigh Nash's voice isn't adequately offset by sturdier accompaniment, but overall this is a very winning album. Those who are offended by religious messages in their pop music don't need to worry -- there are a few here, but they're pretty subtle. ~ Rick Anderson

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/1998
Label:	Squint Entertainment
UPC:	0080688551223

Tracks

1. We Have Forgotten
2. Anything
3. The Waiting Room
4. Kiss Me
5. Easy to Ignore
6. Puedo Escribir
7. I Can't Catch You
8. The Lines of My Earth
9. Sister, Mother
10. I Won't Stay Long
11. Love
12. Moving On

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sixpence None the Richer   Primary Artist
Strawberry Alarm Clock   Primary Artist
John Mark Painter   Guest Artist,Oud,Bells,Accordion,Mellotron,Hurdygurdy,Trumpet (Muted),Multi Instruments
Dale Baker   Drums,Percussion
J.J. Plasencio   Bass,Bass (Upright)
Justin Cary   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Mark Nash   Hi Hat,Cymbals
Kristin Wilkinson   Viola
David Davidson   Violin
Leigh Nash   Vocals
Kris Wilkinson   Viola
Chris Donohue   Bass
Peter Hyrka   Violin
Sean Kelly   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Matt Slocum   Cello,Guitar,Wurlitzer,Multi Instruments
Tom Howard   Piano
Phil Madeira   Organ (Hammond)
Antoine Silverman   Violin
Al Perkins   Pedal Steel

Technical Credits

Tara Wilson   Engineer
William Stanley Merwin   Translation
Janice Booker   Design
Beth Lee   Art Direction
Dale Baker   Composer
D.L. Taylor   Artwork,Cover Painting
J.J. Plasencio   Composer
Nathaniel Tarn   Editing
Gina R. Binkley   Design Direction
Toni Armani   Stylist
L.A. Mavers   Composer
Pablo Neruda   Poetry,Composer,Lyricist
Tony Palacios   Engineer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Chris Grainger   Engineer
Leigh Nash   Composer,Lyricist
Russ Long   Mixing,Engineer
Chris Donohue   Composer
Ryan Freeland   Engineer
John Mark Painter   Engineer
Matt Slocum   Composer,Lyricist,String Arrangements
Tom Lord-Alge   Mixing
Steve Taylor   Producer
Sam Ashworth   Composer
Samuel Brinsley Ashworth   Composer,Lyricist
Matt Csiszar   Composer
Lee Mavers   Composer,Lyricist
Ben Pearson   Photography
Andreas Krause   Engineer
Randee Saint Nicholas   Photography