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29 January 2004
Scout, This Soft Life (ModMusic)
A beautiful, super-sharp album that should not go overlooked. Lead singer Ashen Keilyn has a wonderful voice and within Scout she rocks tough and sweet at the same time. This band has already had stints having their songs in shows and movies, but unlike a lot of other groups that have gone down that trail, Scout still have a shitload of talent to work with without the big time endorsements. "Here's the Thing" is one of the best songs of 2003, and "Good Enough For Now" will stick in your head for a nice long time. "Just Between You & Me" is true heartbreak at its finest. This Soft Life is an impeccable album that can be enjoyed by nearly any music fan. Don't miss out.
Jason Thompson
.: posted by Editor 9:21 AM