Oh my gosh...it was SOOOO cool to find out that Scott had released another CD project.  He has always been one of my favorite singer/songwriter/musicians of all time.  What a soulful and wonderful effort from a truly genuine person and artist.  Kudos, Scott!!!
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I've got to say this is one of my favorite albums at the moment.  It has a huge mix of styles, all of which work with the guitar so well.  From a Blusey Jazzy 'Comin Round' to the sublime 'The Flight'.  So can we have more of the same on the next album please Mr Smith.

In short, just go and buy this CD!
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Scott Smith left Charleston, South Carolina because of a personal reason and moved to the Cleveland area. That same reason made Scott leave a few months ago after spending 3 years as a resident in the area. During the time he was here, Scott played at several of the area's smaller venues where he would perfect songs he was writing.
Just recently, Scott came back to Cleveland to do a CD release party for his new album, QUICKSAND REMEDIES. Quicksand Remedies was recorded by Scott while he was in transition between leaving Cleveland and relocating back to Charleston. The album was produced by another local musician, Joe Rohan. It features some of Cleveland's best musicians backing Scott up. 
Quicksand Remedies provides the listener with just a snapshot of what Scott's sound is like. On tracks like Parking Lot and Lively, Scott lets out his reggae side and shows you what he was known for down in Charleston before he started writing his own music. Other songs like Comin Round and G Funk show Scott's funky side.
Most of the songs on Quicksand Remedies are fleshed-out versions of stuff that scott has been playing solo for years in the Cleveland area. However, there are songs like Quicksand and Pocket that show off Scott by allowing the listener to hear what those of us who followed Scott here in Cleveland have known for years: He is just as talented and entertaining when he is alone with just his guitar. 
One of the best examples of what Scott sounds like live is displayed on his song, The Flight. The Flight is a Michael Hedges-inspired song that features Scott performing on his guitar: no band, no singing, just the guitar. While playing this song live, Scott would turn up the reverb on his sound board and let the reverb create a layering effect. Scott recreated this ound in the studio. The results remind me of seeing Scott in concert. 
One of the most interesting, and commercial radio-friendly songs on Quicksand Remedies is Scott's song, Amazed: think Santana w/Rob Thomas-meets-Marc Cohn. The song starts with the listener joining in on a Santana-style jam that becomes a piano-driven ballad. Changing paces several times during the 4-plus minutes, the song fades out way too fast. 
Scott Smith has created an album that you must hear. From rock to reggae; from funk to jazz and everything in between. Although Scott no longer calls Cleveland home, that is no reason why you can't pick up a copy of Quicksand Remedies and experience this talented musician for yourself.
For more information, go to www.musicbyscottsmith.com. Also check out his myspace account @ www.myspace.com/scottsmithmusic.
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