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Mac Donald | Azusa, Ca United States | 08/08/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This compliation album proves why Shawn Mullins is such a tremendous artist. With 13 brilliantly written songs, "The First Ten Years" is a journey, and Mullins does not hestiate to expose himself more than ever. He shows us his fears, his experiences, his tears, and his happiness - this album traces the early days, and one can hear the evolution of his music as the years pass by.I would reccomend this album only to those who are already familar with his music. (To those who do not recognize his voice, this album may seem scattered for it does not have one sound, for it traces the entire career of Shawn and his lyrics have changed and his perspectives are different). But to those who already love his music, this album is one of the best. One can hear all of the stages that he has gone through, and one can travel along with him as he endures through so much. It showcases his early days ("Evolution Man" and "This Time/Last Time") and stumbles through other periods ("Drumming Clown" and "Joshua"). His guitar and voice never fade while he keeps the audience involed with what he is experiencing as an artist, a lover, a human. A truly trained ear can hear and understand what has happened in the artists' career.This album continues to showcase Mullins' voice - it is warm and embracing and soothing and comfortable. The richness in his voice has not faded with the years, and it has become more involved with his music. The reason I give this album four stars is because it fails to have only one sound, and that is because it is an album that traces his career. Other albums of his have one sound and one feeling ("Soul's Core" and "Eggshells"), but with this album, a listener can hear several different sounds. This is no reason, however, to not invest in the album.I love all of his music, and I hope that more people would recognize his amazing ability to classify feelings/emotions. Go buy something of Shawn's - you will not regret it."

FABULOUS! Get this CD !

Carol Ann....a devoted fan xoxoxoxo | Denton, Texas | 01/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Shawn Mullins is phenomenal. What a passionate voice! I already own Soul's Core, Better Days, Eggshells and Big Blue Sky which are all fantastic. I recently purchased The First Ten Years thinking it would simply add to my Shawn Mullins collection, but WOW! He caught me totally off guard. I LOVE IT ! You've gotta hear his 'What is Life' (written by George Harrison) and 'Changes' (written by David Bowie)."

Well worth buying if you liked Souls' Core... but...

davidr128 | United Kingdom | 07/01/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"the "but" is, that... eggshells, the album shawn recorded just before Soul's Core, is even better! So it makes more sense to, buy that instead and then think about Big Blue Sky and Better Days.First Ten Years is still pretty good though!"