What a brilliantly quirky little album. Sam Billen, who also fronts The Billions in his spare time, has created a tribute album of sorts to all his favorite bands with this impressive solo debut. "Invisible Game" sounds an awful lot like an old Hall and Oates tune (in a good way), while "Far, Far Away" could have easily been lifted from the Pet Sounds cutting room floor. "I Finally Know" finds Billen giving his best Keith Green impression, while "Don't You Worry" is very reminiscent of The Cure's newer material and the all piano closer "Fell in Love with Love" plays like a heartfelt Billy Joel cover. Though each song contains a slightly different style, the album as a whole is extremely cohesive. It's certainly got its fair share of weak moments, but when everything really clicks, Miracles oozes pop perfection. Give this record a shot and I guarantee it'll grow on you like mad crazy. Keep 'em comin' Sam.
3/4
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Decapolis April 2004Reviewed by Justin BrinkerWe know Sam Billen better as the keyboardist/vocalist for the band The Billions, but this time around, Billen has opted to release his solo effort under the moniker of his first name, Sam. To be honest with you I thought this album would be the typical singer-songwriter album that seems to be flooding the music industry right now. So, I was surprised when I heard the first track, 'Invisible Game'…Similar sounding releases
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