A Brief History...

Artist: The Waifs

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Average Rating: (See all 4 reviews) Label: Compass (USA) 24 hour shipping Disc 1 1  Lighthouse 2  London Still 3  Take It In 4  Love Serenade 6  Fisherman's Daughter 7  Papa 8  Crazy Train 9  Brain Damage 10  It's Alright Don't Think Twice 11  Lies 12  Haircut 13  The River 14  Gillian 15  A Brief History 16  Bridal Train Disc 2 1  Willow Tree 2  When I Die (Introduction) 3  When I Die 4  Sunflower Man 5  Flesh and Blood 6  Highway One 7  Bridal Train (Introduction) 8  Bridal Train 9  Since I've Been Around 10  Here If You Want 11  Billy Jones 12  Company 13  Spotlight 14  Shelter Me 15  Shiny Apple 16  Crazy Circles Performer Notes The Waifs: Vikki Simpson (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Donna Simpson, Josh Cunningham (vocals, guitar); Ben Franz (bass guitar); David Ross Macdonald (drums). Professional Reviews Dirty Linen (p.61) - "[T]he Waifs is a textbook example of how a strong work effort, well-crafted songs, and an honest attempt to connect with an audience can form the basis of a successful career as independent musicians." Format: CD (2 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Quantity Available: 2 UPC: 766397439426 Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 11 January 2005

As a rock fan traditionally, I try to stay clear of any folk that does delve into the country side of things a bit. Saying this The Waifs have always blown me away by the amazing lead vocals and harmonies, coming through pitch perfect whether recorded in the studio or on stage at one of their very intimate shows. These vocals are further enhanced when the instrumentals kick in with amazing guitar solos!
Always managing to provide a raw and familiar sound, this album tops their list with some great classics.

Love Serenade & Crazy Train are easily two of my all time favourite songs. They both (and most of this album) have the rare ability to make you smile every time you hear them. The Waifs have been touring, doing live gigs for years and they know how to put energy into a show. If you are only going to buy one album of theirs, this is the one to get!!! The sound is original, feel good folk music with a youthful twist. Highly reccomend.

This album proves what anyone that has ever seen The Waifs live knows, they are bloody amazing!

Top vocals and great dialogue between band members makes this journey into The Waifs music beautiful. All the favourite songs are on here, Bridal Train, Lighthouse and Crazy Train.

I listened to this driving from Brisbane to Tamworth and it is defiantly a great driving album.

The Waifs offer us a very unique listen with "Brief History". The vocals are awesome (some of the most unique singing I have ever heard). The instrument work stands out the most though. This album is full of great songs and is filled with all sorts of different emotions. A must have for folk fans.