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Sam Thacker : New CD A “Must Have” for Fall

By Chuck Gooch • June 7, 2008

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I've been playing Sam Thacker's upcoming CD Lines (Out In September) in my ipod for almost a week, and the best way to describe this Atlanta Georgia singer/songwriter's Sophomore effort is "Solid".

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Thacker really shows his songwriting skill on Lines, and its obvious that Sam's true calling is writing good songs.

"Yes", the first cut sweats emotion, and starts Lines off with a real bang. If you've ever been scorned by a woman (or a man I guess) you'll identify with this tune.
"Don't Leave Here Tonight" has a chorus that's infectious, and I'd swear I hear a Cure influence in there somewhere.
"Who I'd Rather Be" is an introspective song, with another amazing chorus that makes you sing along (Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Daaa)
"North" should have the Kids snuggling this fall at HomeComing dances everywhere

But if you really want to get a taste of Sam Thacker, and Lines, just listen to "Right Where We Want It" and you'll know why I'm wondering why every pop station in the country isn't playing Sam Thacker. By its "official" release in September, they just may be.

"Right Where We Want It" features Corey Smith, but this song would stand strong without Sam's frequent Touring Buddy. (BTW, Corey Sounds amazing with that power behind him, the appearance reminds me of seeing him back at Classics, AKA The Night Owl when he was in a "Rock Band" in the mid-nineties.)

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So if you're looking for a solid Power-Pop CD to purchase this fall, you'll definately want to wait for Lines. Of course, unless you're planning on getting to one of Sam Thacker's Shows this summer (he's got less than 100 copies left) , you'll have to wait until September.