I'm not entirely sure how under-rated Duncan Sheik really is by the general public, but it seems he is by all the kookie 'indie' kids i hang around with. Its too bad too, because every once in a while an artist like Ducan manages to make a great song. On A High is one of those great pop songs, that I'm honestly surprised isn't more popular, or i should say, ever got more popular. I suppose its doomed to be a great blip in a movie soundtrack. Its like people are so hung up on things, that a simple, fun, light, pop song like this gets ignored.
The best part of the song, are the totally plain lyrics. Possibly a bit poetic in their lack of adornment? In any case, take a listen, and give it a second chance; don't expect the world, but expect a good song.
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Duncan Shiek is awesome, though I haven't heard any of his records after the self titled debut. That was my first CD ever, and I still own it to this day, and love it. It's much more mellow than most of the music I love, but every now and again I'll take it out and give it a spin. :)
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Haha, yeah! Barely Breathing was nothing if not catchy. The biggest memory of have of the cd is how much my friend in high school loved him to no end.
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I so agree with you about Duncan Sheik. I will admit that I wasn't into him when he first came out. I was one of those indie kids. Somewhere along the way though I just stopped caring about what was cool and started really listening. He does manage to write some beautiful songs. I bought "Daylight" and worked my way backwards. Amazing what you can discover when you stop worrying what people think. Of course this is coming from a girl who just made a mix with "Don't Fear the Reaper" leading into a Thee Headcoats song so you can think what you will.