Arriving on the scene in 1993, Tasmin Archer provided an
alternative to the alternative rock and grunge saturating the music scene. Her
keen songwriting skills and amazing voice should have propelled her debut
record, “Great Expectations” to extraordinary heights. Despite reaching #1 in
the UK and Ireland, the leadoff single, “Sleeping Satellite”, only rose to #32 in the US.
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| Tasmin Archer’s debut record, “Great Expectations”, went to #115 on the US Billboard Top 200. It deserved to go much higher. |
“Great Expectations” is one of those records I can play in
its entirety and never have the urge to hit the "skip" button. Archer’s voice can be delicately
soulful or anguished and raspy. She writes poignant and thoughtful lyrics and sings them with equal passion. “In Your
Care” is one of the most striking songs I’ve ever heard about abuse.
Some of my favorite tracks from the record are below – the
music has held up well with age and you won’t regret adding this one to your
collection.
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