From the opening salvo of ‘My Guitar’ to the closing anthem, ‘Moves Me Like a River,’ “Rehearsing for Life” will be on everyone’s Top 20 list for 2005 and beyond. The Samples fold rock, jazz, bluegrass and ‘jam band’ into an unforgettable gumbo of sonic perfection. Recorded during a time of turmoil in America – hurricanes, war, job loss and general discontent, this CD speaks honestly, but with hope. If the tracks, ‘Sad World,’ ‘Too Young to Die,’ and ‘Never’s’ don’t touch you, then please check out, you’ve lost all feeling. The jazzy track ‘Heaven’ and mysterious track “Brown Eyes in the Sun” are departures from previous musical efforts. This is no ‘sounds like’ or ‘cross between so and so’ CD. The unique Samples-sound has been the soundtrack for many fans lives over a 20 year period. This disk of all new material is unique, haunting, and memorable. Unlike other releases, The Samples have updated their unique sound to be more reflective of today’s current tastes. Standard Jewel Case.