Mindy Smith
This singer/crooner is supported by a lot of different musicians, and it seems this occurs for good reason. First-time listeners may have some difficulty “placing” Mindy Smith in a category, though there may not be too many “first-time listeners.” Smith has been around for nearly a decade and caught the attention of music industry stars long before this.
Personal note: I’m not sure why people insist on categorizing music and art. It’s whatever the performer/musician/artist is doing. That’s the category. This pigeonhole mentality will continue, I know. After all, the bean counters are in control! But I can’t resist adding my efforts to the fray.
Back to the important subject – Mindy Smith. This may be folk music. It may even be something like country, since she is based in Tennessee. But, for the most part, this is just great listening music. “Little Devil” (Long Island Shores 2006 Vanguard Records) is a neat song that expresses the frustration all of us feel when we can’t resist, and fall for, something. The legendary Tom Waits asks, “How can the angels get to sleep, when the devil leaves his porch light on?
The title track from this CD, “Long Island Shores,” is supported primarily by Smith’s fine vocal touch and excellent background violin. Listen! Some Irish/country that is, well, music to the ears. Also recommended – “Out Loud.”
Some listeners may step into “Peace of Mind” from this CD expecting to find that elusive goal. Lose yourself in this tune and for a few minutes, maybe…just maybe.
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Although I’m not a very religious person – spiritual yes, religious no! – and I tend to shy away from singers/songwriters who write/perform songs with titles such as “Come to Jesus” and the like, I am glad Indie Update called Mindy Smith to my attention. Her voice is wonderful, and I love the simple elegance of the songs, lyrics, and especially the acoustic guitar!
Simply awesome!
I’m with you on this one Fardreamer. I am not that big of a fan of Christian music. I am not knocking it and I have respect for people who enjoy that type music, but it’s just not for me. I think Mindy Smith is alright. Not something I would normally go for, but she’s ok.
I can’t believe I’ve never heard of Mindy Smith before. Her music is the type that I enjoy listening to. It doesn’t need to be religious, but something mellow and soft is just what I’ve been looking for. The rock aspect of her music is also very enjoyable to me. Thanks IU for making me a fan of people who deserve it
I’m not exactly allergic to listening to music with religious and/or spiritual content. Heck, I love Handel’s Messiah (and you can’t get more religious than an oratorio) and will listen to Amy Grant if the mood strikes me….but Mindy Smith is wonderful…so much so that I forget some of the religious overtones of her songs.