Waterdeep's "hippy" influences are well documented and lead to a quirky-pop sound mixing loose electric and acoustic guitars with lyrics that look to a future hope. As a result of its quirkiness, the album takes a while to warm to, but even after repeat listenings it sounds as if it could do with a little more focused energy. The cooks are obviously talented craftsmen and the mixture is compelling, but the presentation could do with a little more work. An enjoyable dish, but not one that lingers in the memory.
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Other coverage for this album
7ball #27Reviewed by Tia StaufferAt first glance, Waterdeep's debut label release, Everyone's Beautiful, may seem simple. Despite expectations normally associated with big-time label debuts, the band refuses to portray anything flashy or showy here. Instead, their rock/worship/acoustic sound is merely an outlet for the group to pour out their souls. The lyrics paint a picture of real life - the hardships, the pain, the…ReAL Magazine 1999Reviewed by Jeremy KeillorPriorities are important, especially for young college students who have to balance school, work, and friendships; that's why I rushed out to purchase Everyone's Beautiful the day after it was released. This is Waterdeep's debut with Squint Entertainment after two independent projects that gave the band a substantial following. As a band, Waterdeep has been constantly changing, resulting in a…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Michial FarmerThere aren't many hippies in modern music. Maybe a few of the more obscure folk artists could be called hippies, but there hasn't been a major-label release from a group of them for many years. Until now. Squint Entertainment is releasing a new album, entitled Everyone's Beautiful, from the insanely popular independent group Waterdeep. And if these guys aren't hippies, then nobody is. But don't…Similar sounding releases
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