Magazine: Time, January 11, 1993 Section: Short Takes
SWEET BALANCE
Female-led light-rock ensembles became a staple of the late '80's with the success of records by 10,000 Maniacs and Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians. The newest album from The SUNDAYS, Blind, shows an unexpected durability of that format as well as a band that succeeds by smartly playing from its strengths. Sundays lead singer Harriet Wheeler deserves much of the credit. Front and center is her floating, shimmering alto, unfurling like a silken ribbon and ringing like brass. Her lyrics are ordinary but agilely delivered. David Gavurin's well-balanced compositions and sweet, guitar-led arrangements provide Wheeler with an intricately detailed yet unobtrusive backdrop. Sometimes pop works best when it keeps its own limits in mind.
PHOTO: MUSIC: Wheeler, Gavurin and well balanced songs with intricate detail (NICK KNIGHT)