Album Notes

'I am older and / I'm just a little wiser than / my predecessor's been / the me I was won't be back again / sometimes it seems to be / people are so mean to me / I guess I expect nothing less' begins the alt-rock of 'Imitating Life', as pitched by lead vocalist Amy Cole. She has problems with the logistics and logical thinking of life, and considers the mic the only psychologist with sense enough to listen and shut up. There is attitude here, and it says, 'What right do YOU have to tell ME what to do?' Of course, the pop Life has a fun beat and is dominantly cheerful enough to make you just want to dance. Then there are the bass beats of songs like 'Windowseat' that remind you of 10,000 Maniacs looking for a pimp walking down the sidewalk. 'I'll drink my coffee alone thanks / I'll take it for the road / where I don't have to talk or smile or listen / to your empty words'. Simple guitar lick lets you listen to the growing, whining chorus of whole notes. 'sorry, no time t