Little Victories

1. When I'm Out Walking With You

2. Jimmy Reed

3. Good Times Tomorrow, Hard Times Today

4. Rate of Exchange

5. I Wish I Was a Mountain

6. Distant Trains

7. Sailors and Soldiers

8. Man Who Invented the Blues

9. Monk's Mood

10. Flak Jacket

11. Alma Mater

12. Jerusalem Road

Little Victories,Sid Griffin,Prima,Alternative Country,Americana,Country,Country & Western,Country-Folk,Country-Rock,Folk-Rock,Roots Rock,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: Mixed bag, but still a favorite of mine Excellent pop Mind Blowing Music!! FEEL GOOD MUSIC ! FEEL GOOD MUSIC !

Little Victories Darden Smith Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sunflower Trouble No More Field of Crows Circo Darden Smith ASIN: B00000281Y Release Date: 1993-04-27

Tracks:

1. Place In The Sun
2. Loving Arms
3. Little Victories
4. Love Left Town
5. Hole In The River
6. Dream Intro
7. Dream's A Dream
8. Precious Time
9. Days On End
10. Levee Song
11. Only One Dream

Customer Reviews:

Mixed bag, but still a favorite of mine.......2004-10-02

The progression of Darden Smith from his debut as a Lyle Lovett-lite country crooner to the smooth adult contemporary sound of Little Victories would have been alarming had there not been three intervening albums (two solo, one with Boo Hewerdine) that, like the word game where you add and subtract letters to go from one word to another in three changes, illustrated how the twang was removed and the strings added. The songs, mostly written by Smith, are not all that different between the two albums. What changed was the conception of how the songs should sound. I doubt this evolution was deliberative on Smith's part. More than likely he was responding to the positive feedback he received from AOR radio to his James Taylor-ish singer/songwriter aspect and the lack of response to his music from country stations looking for big hat dancehall singles or sickly sentimental ballads. Songs from his first album like the swingy "God's Will" might feature an accordion and steel guitar, but the lyrical use of biblical references used in a nonreligious manner was just a touch too edgy for mainstream country radio. I have no idea if the song title and form was an intentional homage to Lovett's song, "God Will," off his eponymous debut, but the songs have more in common than just the title: a first-person point of view that reflects both the singer's upbringing and conflict with that same. Lovett went AOR by embracing the big band spirit of Bob Wills, similar to k.d. lang. Smith's metamorphosis owes more to the spirit of 70s folk and blues artists like Bonnie Raitt, who found their sound smoothed out by expert producers like Don Was until they could find a place in elevators and doctor's offices.

The VH1 hit "Loving Arms" is probably Darden's pinnacle of pop popularity, a multitracked masterpiece that could have been lifted from Don Was's production playbook. There is nothing offensive about the song; there's also nothing that truly distinguishes it much either. I enjoy it because I like Smith's voice, Boo Hewerdine's backup, and the solo piano part, but anything else I say for it would be faint praise.

Some of the other songs on Little Victories suffer from a similar production-heavy miasma, like "Place in the Sun," "Days on End," and the title track, although all of these songs show some sparks of the rougher edge that Darden can have. The bridge in "Days on End," in particular, where Smith's voice breaks into more of a nasal sneer (not necessarily matched by the sentiment of the feel-good lyrics) is an example of how these songs still have some individuality.

I'd still likely enjoy Little Victories if all the songs were innocuous as those, making it an easy listening version of the Taxana music that I grew up with, but this is one of my favorite albums for all of the other songs. The reflective and mostly acoustic "Hole in the River" is a prime example of why Darden Smith is a favorite artist of mine: using two visual images in a kind of mixed metaphor that only seems to work in songs, Smith and his guitar achieves a feeling of sadness and longing that can stand for any number of life events--lost love, relationship arguments, death--just as the best poetry can achieve. "Only One Dream" is the piano acoustic complement to "Hole in the River," sounding like a church solo performance of one man's personal testimony of faith. "Love Left Town," I believe, is a song that had been written for Darden's previous album, Trouble No More, but which didn't make the cut, as it appeared on the Smith/Hewerdine interview disc, Midnight Train, and shares some similarities with that song: a driving guitar with a faster pace than the laid back piano of the AOR songs here. More so, it resembles some of the songs off Evidence, the Smith/Hewerdine collaboration album that first brought Darden to my attention. I think the Midnight Train version of this song, in an acoustic rendition, is even better, but it is one of my favorite Smith tracks.

After this album, Smith would reject the pop world of VH1 pop for an album that was moodily self-reflective, an Elliot Smith-like deeply personal album. In this album, that move is foreshadowed by the subtle duet with Roseanne Cash, "Precious Time." It seems to me like a song that could easily have been included on Cash's own genre-bending album, Interiors, wherein she rejected her own previous brand of countrification for an intimate indy singer/songwriter stance. "Dream's a Dream" merges much of the other styles of the album into one song: heavy production, yet snappy guitar-based theme, harkening back to Smith's religious roots with the bridge call, "Father, forgive my sins." The vocals are more nasal here, occassionaly hinting of is Texan twange, and the sentiment is as self-actualizing as "God's Will."

My absolute favorite song here, though, is "The Levee Song," cowritten with the man responsible for the Trogg's hit, "Wild Thang." Unlike the rest of the album, this song sounds like an escapee from Creedance Clearwater Revival, a little swamp-influenced blues-based tune that has an undercurrent of dirt both in the music and in the lyrics. There's just something about the way Darden sings, "Thinking 'bout your dress, it was lying on the floor," conjurs up all sorts of nasty thoughts.

The complete album, admittedly, is a mixed bag, a far cry from the unified theme mixing religious imagery with personal stories that characterized Trouble No More. I'm sure that part of the reason I enjoy Little Victories is due to a holdover sentiment from that previous album, having connected so strongly with Smith there, and thus I focus on the little echoes that occur in this one. Smith himself seemes to have repudiated this album, which failed to meet the expectations either he or his label set for it at the time, and his follow-up, Deep Blue was such a radical departure that it is an album that I can't even listen to.

Excellent pop.......2004-09-17

I thought that Loving Arms really broke this artist through. He's been around a couple of albums, but this song tells me the kind of artist he is. Very melodic pop, with an emphasis on vocals and lyrics. Radio played this song in 1994 a lot, and it still is in my head to this day. So Darden, if you're reading this, you are talented and you deserve far more exposure.

Mind Blowing Music!!.......2003-07-22

I have had this CD since 1995... I listened
to his music on the local Adult Alternative Station that has long since changed it's format but I still yearn to hear Darden's music. Words and melodies that linger in your mind and put you into the abyss of listening pleasure. I am one of the lucky ones... got to see him perform live in Davis, CA and wouldn't hesitate to go again.

People I have played this CD for have gone out and purchased it themselves...I didn't even have to tell them it's in my top 10 all time favorite list. I think instantly, it became one of their's too.

FEEL GOOD MUSIC !.......2002-11-06

A must have for your CD Collection trust me i know this music backwards and fowards great compositions with added bonus of boo hewerdine co-writing as well as lead and backup singing fantastic country/rock CD with a touch of folk thrown in should have been a huge seller when it was released in the early 90's what a shame

FEEL GOOD MUSIC !.......2002-11-06

A must have for your CD Collection trust me i know this music backwards and fowards great compositions with added bonus with boo hewerdine co-writing as well as lead and backup singing

Average customer rating:

Wild at Heart/Little Victories Beccy Cole Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Feel This Free The Calling These Days A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection West ASIN: B000AMJCXE Release Date: 2005-08-29

Tracks:

1. This Heart
2. Too Strong to Break
3. Wild at Heart
4. Never Sees Anything Through
5. Keep on Rockin'
6. Ordinary World
7. Storm in a D Cup
8. Friends for a Lifetime (Song for Kegan)
9. Mother Knows Best - Beccy Cole,
10. Emily
11. Lazy Bones
12. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind [Live] - Darren Coggan, Beccy Cole, Felicity,

Tracks:

1. Blackwood Hill
2. Little Victories
3. Life Goes On
4. Under the New Moon
5. Sorry I Asked
6. That's the Sound
7. Single Girl Blues
8. This Time
9. Just Shoot Me
10. Big Brother
11. Men Don't Dance Anymore
12. What Matters Most
13. How Wrong Is It - Beccy Cole, Adam Miller
14. Wild Turkey

Album Description

For a limited time Beccy Cole's albums "Little Victories" and "Wild At Heart" are available as a beautifully presented 2CD set . Sony. 2005.

Album Details

She Has Wickedly Irreverent Sense of Humour and her Beaming Smile and High Energy Performances Are Impossible to Resist. The Recipient of Four Australian Golden Guitars Struck Gold with These Two Albums and Permanently Established Herself as One of Australia's Most Popular Country Musicians. This Limited Edition of her Second and Third Albums "Little Victories" and "Wild at Heart" have Become Classics. She Has Come a Long Way from Being Just a TV Panelist and Children's Show Actor (She Appears as "Beccy Bluegrass" on "The Wiggles") and Continues to Thrill Audiences Down under and around the Globe.

Average customer rating: Excellent album

Precious Little Victories Carol Laula Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000034B3 Release Date: 1994-06-21

Tracks:

1. Raincloud Court
2. Don't Wanna B
3. In A Dream
4. Lonely Tonight
5. Flowing With The River
6. Ode To Bob
7. Silent Watching Daughter
8. Takes You All Your Time
9. Close Your Eyes
10. Little Anthony
11. Tragedy Waltz
12. Mrs. D And G

Customer Reviews:

Excellent album.......1999-03-16

This is an excellent album. If you like Loreena McKennitt or Natalie Merchant, you'll like this. Carol's style is different than either of these other women, meaning you can play all three artists one after the other without getting bored. Good music!

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Little Victories Dakota Manufacturer: Dak ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SDK1 Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. Don't Count Me Out
2. Hearts on Fire
3. Brother to Brother
4. I.O.U.
5. Deep
6. Praalude (To Victory)
7. Little Victories
8. Workin' Hot
9. Friday on My Mind
10. Next in Line
11. Wish
12. Rescue Me
13. Go Easy (On My Heart)
14. Let Go

Average customer rating:

Little Victories Beccy Cole Manufacturer: ABC Music Oz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007MF8W Release Date: 2003-01-20

Tracks:

1. Blackwood Hill
2. Little Victories
3. Life Goes On
4. Under the New Moon
5. Sorry I Asked
6. That's the Sound
7. Single Girl Blues
8. This Time
9. Just Shoot Me
10. Big Brother
11. Men Don't Dance Anymore
12. What Matters Most
13. How Wrong Is It - Beccy Cole, Adam Miller
14. Wild Turkey

Album Details

A Wonderful Collection of Songs Written by Beccy, Tamara Stewart, Graeme Connors, Gina Jeffreys, Rod Mccormack and Marie Wilson.

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Little Victories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N4R94S Release Date: 2007-03-06

Album Description

2007 sophomore effort from Sydney producer Jamie Olsen (AKA Rephrase) It's a rare producer that can come up with such an infectious and sunny blend of Funk, Soul, Latin & Hip Hop! Little Victories is destined to see Rephrase ranked alongside the likes of Fort Knox 5, Quantic, Kraak & Smaak and others. These are soulful beats that sound great in the shop, in the club or on your stereo! 13 tracks. Knowfoowl.

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Little Victories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000A2GE30 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Album Description

Australia exclusive! This limited edition of Beccy Cole's 'Little Victories' (2003) comes with the bonus DVD (PAL / Region 0), 'Just A Girl Singer' (2004). Beccy Cole is one of Australia's most successful country music performers & the DVD contains exclusive interviews with Beccy & her famous mates, live concert footage, plus video clips from her highly successful albums that have seen her win Female Vocalist of the Year twice. ABC Music. 2004.

Average customer rating:

Little Victories Sid Griffin Manufacturer: Prima ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008EXT0 Release Date: 1998-04-14

Tracks:

1. When I'm Out Walking With You
2. Jimmy Reed
3. Good Times Tomorrow, Hard Times Today
4. Rate of Exchange
5. I Wish I Was a Mountain
6. Distant Trains
7. Sailors and Soldiers
8. Man Who Invented the Blues
9. Monk's Mood
10. Flak Jacket
11. Alma Mater
12. Jerusalem Road

Average customer rating:

Little Victories Sid Griffin Manufacturer: Prima ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Western Electric How Dark This Earth Will Shine Los London As Certain as Sunrise Rebels Without Applause ASIN: B000003IWB Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

1. When I'm Out Walking With You
2. Jimmy Reed
3. Good Times Tomorrow, Hard Times Today
4. Rate of Exchange
5. I Wish I Was a Mountain
6. Distant Trains
7. Sailors and Soldiers
8. Man Who Invented the Blues
9. Monk's Mood
10. Flak Jacket
11. Alma Mater
12. Jerusalem Road

Average customer rating:

Wild at Heart/Little Victories Beccy Cole Manufacturer: ABC Country ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00080M7DU Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

1. This Heart
2. Too Strong to Break
3. Wild at Heart
4. Never Sees Anything Through
5. Keep on Rockin'
6. Ordinary World
7. Storm in a D Cup
8. Friends for a Lifetime (Song for Kegan)
9. Mother Knows Best - Beccy Cole,
10. Emily
11. Lazy Bones
12. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind [Live] - Darren Coggan, Beccy Cole, Felicity,

Tracks:

1. Blackwood Hill
2. Little Victories
3. Life Goes On
4. Under the New Moon
5. Sorry I Asked
6. That's the Sound
7. Single Girl Blues
8. This Time
9. Just Shoot Me
10. Big Brother
11. Men Don't Dance Anymore
12. What Matters Most
13. How Wrong Is It - Beccy Cole, Adam Miller
14. Wild Turkey

Album Description

For a limited time Beccy Cole's albums "Little Victories" and "Wild At Heart" are available as a beautifully presented 2CD set . Sony. 2005.

Music Album:

1. Live At The Basement
2. Livin' the Dream
3. Love Song/Highly Prized Possession [Import] [Original recording remastered]
4. Masters of the Guitar: Together
5. McGuffey Lane - Greatest Hits Live and More [Live]
6. Million Dollar Country [Import]
7. More Delicious Spaghetti Western
8. Most Awesome Line Dancing 4 [Import]
9. My Perfect World
10. One Foot in the Honky Tonk

Music Album