Dave's True Story [1994]

by Jason BirchmeierThe eponymous debut album by Dave's True Story won substantial acclaim upon its initial release in 1994. Following its release, the New York Times devoted a Sunday-edition article to the group, who went on to win the 1995 Kerrville New Music Award because of this debut effort. The album showcased for the first time the eerie vocals of Kelly Flint and the songwriting of David Cantor, the man who gave the group their name. Together, they create relaxed lounge music with both jazz and pop overtones, though more the former than the latter. In particular, "Crazy Eyes" stands out because of its appearance in the film Kissing Jessica Stein. Originally self-released, this eponymous debut remained long out of print until 2002, when Flint and Cantor remastered and re-released it with four bonus tracks, one of them being a remix of "Crazy Eyes."