MARLA SOKOLOFF: Grateful

Marla Sokoloff

Grateful

© 2006 Perfectly Imperfect Music (786851140828)

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Singer-songwriter with guitar driven melodies. Self deprecating and sarcastic but will also tug on your heart strings.

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Many of you may know Marla Sokoloff from her work as an actress in various films and television shows. For 6 years she spent Sunday evenings in our homes playing Lucy Hatcher on the Emmy award winning legal drama "The Practice." She also has appeared in many cult classic films including "Dude Where’s My Car?" as well as "Sugar and Spice." Most recently she played the innocent nanny Claire, who got fired for tempting her boss on "Desperate Housewives."

But what you may not know is that Marla is also an accomplished singer/songwriter.

Before you judge... just know that she finds the actress turned singer thing just as annoying as you do. It seems like every time we turn around some young starlet is debuting their video on TRL. Who knows how they find the time to do that and promote their clothing & perfume lines?

Marla Sokoloff is hoping you can make room for one more convert. The good news is that there is no clothing line and no stinky perfume. But she can’t promise that there won’t be any "stolen" sex tapes.

Growing up in San Francisco, she was heavily influenced by the sounds of Stevie Nicks And Carole King. She was also influenced by real life experiences such as her breakup with a long-term boyfriend, which she reveals in songs such as "I’m Done" and "Call Me Crazy." Unlike those other entrepreneurs, Marla co-writes all her music and has been playing guitar for over 10 years.

She lives in LA with her dog Coco (Chanel not Cox-Arquette) and spends her days making music and sewing guitar straps.

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  • Ya gotta love Marla!
    author: Bruce

    Marla was great on "The Practice" and other TV and movie appearences, but she is FANTASTIC when it cone to music. Lets hope there is another CD in the works and maybe...a tour?!?!

  • This is for everyone
    author: Matt T

    My normal musical preferences aside, I have developed quite the affinity for talented, independent, female singer-songwriters. Marla fills that bill perfectly. It seemed wrong not owning a hard copy of this, so I bought the cd instead of buying the downloads.

  • fresh dose of reality music crosses age bounderies
    author: hawkssight

    the cd is a fresh dose of reality music it crosses the bounderies of the ages

  • Wicked Awesome!
    author: Shannon

    This cd is amazing. It's become my new favorite. Not too many musicians are so honest in their must about relationships like "I'm Done." This entire album speaks to you and is a great listen. The songs something everyone can relate to.

  • Incredible!!!
    author: Joe Paul

    One of the best collections of deeply touching songs I've ever heard. This girl is incredibly talented as a songwriter/singer/musician. I also love all of her film and TV acting work as well. Can't wait to hear more from this girl. Rock on Marla!!!!!!!

  • WOW!!
    author: Morgan K.

    The songs on the CD are truly meaningful and not just fluff, like other pop/rock artists out there on the mainstream right now. The songs are amazing and it is truly an amazing and heart-felt CD!

  • A marvelous musical piece for anyone to enjoy, truly a masterpiece.
    author: Darksidehearts

    The harmonically rythem of each song and the beat that makes one live in an illusion of a summer's day makes this music cd a delight for the ears and a pleasure for a trip on the road or just a night at home.

  • Marla should be worldwide!
    author: Dustin White

    It's refreshing to hear a CD without a overproduced sound. Marla's voice is naturally stunning and the music is fantastic. Buy this CD today!

  • Wow.......Wow!
    author: Bobby Rivers

    No filler here. Get it! Marla rocks! Sweeeet!

  • author: Terry

    This cd was sooo good...it's new and refreshing...i love her style. it's unique and every song is a hit, i've been listening to it non-stop ever since i got it (which kind of irritates my bf but screw him if he doesn't like MY music =))

  • Excellent
    author: Randy

    Just received this CD a couple of days ago..it is simply awesome!

  • author: Kay

    It was a suprise to hear Marla Sokoloff had released her own CD but at a first listen to the clips I was very intrigued. The CD is beautiful. The lyrics are what people today relate to and the instruments just compliment her vocals so well. My favourite track on the CD is definitely "Save Me From Myself". The guitar just sounds wonderful on this track. Overall, the production on the CD is great. It's a raw talent CD that I think 9 out of 10 people will enjoy if they give her a chance. I can't even compare her to anyone else..she's completely herself on this record and I'm dying to hear more!

  • I'm glad I bought Grateful by Marla Sokoloff
    author: dave kmiecik

    The time has come to stop thinking of Marla Sokoloff as an actor who sings and writes songs as a hobby, and start thinking of her as a very talented singer/songwriter who's done some acting. Like Madonna, another actor who does her best work when playing herself. Who am I to make such a bold proclamation? Just a guy with wide ranging musical tastes (classical to country, funk to punk) who absolutely loves catchy little pop songs, written and performed by women, based on their own life experience. As opposed to catchy pop songs that sound like they were written by a machine. ("The computer sez 83% chance people will love the way she sings the word 'booty'"...six months later...and now at last, the moment we've all been waiting for. It's been #1 for a week. We're about to play it for the first time! Your new favorite song! 'Big Bootyful, Bountiful Booty' by Posable Action Figure #29). I would describe the songs on Grateful as folk power pop. The hooks reel you in, the rhythm bounces you around and the melody sets you soaring. If you think it's easy to get people bouncing and soaring at the same time, then you've never tried to write a 'simple' pop song. You can trick a brain, by telling it the clonky bits of your symphony are 'avant garde', but that line won't work on toes. Pop Grateful into whatever you play music on; I guarantee your toes will be happily tapping to all 8 tracks. The lyrics fall somewhere between the in your face, jaw droppingly honest work of Alanis Morrisette or Liz Phair, and the quirky lil enigma's that flow from the pens of Kim Deal or Tanya Donnelly. In other words, the lyrics (aside from the track Marla doesn't get a writing credit for...also the weakest track) are heartfelt, true and unique. What more can one ask from an 8 song selection of catchy pop songs? One could ask it to appear in one's mailbox. Bet you'll be Grateful if you do. "Order it now, dumbass!" (in Red Foreman voice).

  • author: Kate

    This album is just fabulous. Heart, soul and real talent were poured into the making of it - you can tell with just one song. I absolutely love it. I'll be listening to it constantly. Beautiful voice . . . beautiful lyrics. A+.

  • Excellent CD....I love it!
    author: Dave Carnes

    Every song on this CD is wonderful. Very well done and original..These days that's impossible to find.

  • Picking my newest favorite CD is easy now!
    author: CaptDan, Fork Union, VA

    Choosing Marla Sokoloff's album Grateful as one of my new favorite albums is an easy move. Picking a favorite track is incredibly difficult. They are all simply outstanding. The first cut, I Told You So, reminds me a bit of an old Edie Brickell song (What I Am) as it opens. Then it cuts loose into territory Edie never got to, but would have if only she'd had better material. This is a talented singer/songwriter who happens to moonlight as a film/tv actress (and guitar strap seamstress), but it's apparent that her musical talent is genuine and shockingly good. I don't usually expect much from any young songwriter's work, expecting a few missteps and filler mixed in with one or two good songs. Well, there's no filler on this album, they are all worthy of play - in fact, just click on Repeat All and enjoy it for a long, long time! Marla is the real deal.

  • Excellent CD...I highly recommend it
    author: Sarah

    Grateful, is a wonderful CD. The best I've heard in a long time, every single song is amazing. The song that stands out most to me is Ashley. It was the first song I listend to online, becuase I liked the tile of it...lol. After listeing to it, I listend to the rest of the album, and hat to have it. It is by far one of the best CD's I have ever heard, and it's perfect to listen to while you're just driving around.

  • Interesting Collection of songs
    author: Jen

    This album/cd is fantastic! I heard one song "Ashley" and immediately had to buy this cd. And just about had to buy it after hearing the first few lyrics/lines of Ashley. Marla has a beautiful/fresh, unique and captivating voice. Every song is a winner and such interesting lyrics, vocals/sound and arrangements on each song. I haven't heard anyone or any album or a voice like hers in a long time. It isn't often I hear someone's voice and songs/lyrics and love them immediately such as Marla's. Every song on this cd is a real gem and I haven't stopped listening to it since it arrived. Nice mix of rockers, ballads and pop-sounding tunes. It's just too bad it's a bit short at only 8 tracks, I wish there were more songs to love. Thank you Marla!!

  • Fantastic album, so worth the wait!!
    author: Dave Mullins

    The cd really shows off the talent of the band and musically it keeps you in good spirits without going from a quick song to a slow song and back again. Great for putting in your car and just driving! I was a fan of Marla back in the party of five days, congrats to the band/continued success!!!

  • Spectacular album
    author: bakebeans

    I just cant turn off Marla Sokoloffs Cd "Greatful". the lyrics are genuwine and her voice convays the proper emotion associated w/ each song briliantly. With this her first solo album (as far as i am aware of) she is no longer one of my favorite actress but has quickly made her mark as one of my most played artists on my playlists. I am telling every one i know to go buy her cd TODAY!! my favorite song is "any given day" Marla Thank you for sharing your beutiful talents with us however i have one question for you missy, WHEN IS THE NEXT ALBUM COMMING OUT!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to hear more of your music. consider me a GREATFULL FAN.

  • Well crafted and absolutely wonderful. Highly Reccomended.
    author: Jared Torgerson

    All around a thouroughly enjoyable album. I will most definately be listening to this one on repeat for a while. Grateful and Turned On Me stand out to me as the two best tracks. Turned on me in parts has a very U2 feel to it, which is really great. Woe be to the man who leaves Marla and has to endure scathing songs like I'm Done. Epic and yet completely intimate, this album covers all the bases. Hard or soft, whichever way you like it, Marla is sure to satisy completely. In summation, this album is the Seargent Pepper of our generation, more moving than Beethoven's 9th, more emotional than the greatest of Cagavaggio's masterpieces, sweeter than the most lovely of spring flowers. This is no mere album. This is not just another musician. This is nothing short of a musical revolution composed by God himself.

  • Solid album -- would love to see live performance
    author: Jon D

    Morbid curiosity of another actress turned singer is what drew me to her website (www.marlasmusic.com). The melodies and hooks turned a skeptic into a fan. One of the reasons that I like this album is that it does not sound "packaged". The lyrics and melodies come across as personal statements/conversations and the sound doesn't feel "produced". What startled me is that the videos of her performance had the same feel and sound. If you sound like the album when recorded across the club on video...that's talent. I'm a bit more stingy with my ratings than others. If it isn't in my top-ten of all time (Dark Side of the Moon, Sgt. Pepper's, etc.) I won't give it 5 stars. Rating: 4 1/4 -- and looking forward to live performances and future albums.

  • Great CD
    author: nsb

    After years of waiting this CD surpasses any expectation all of the loyal could've had. Do not wait - buy this CD now. This is some of Marla's best writing & singing work and needs to be heard.

  • The cure for today's boring rock.
    author: Dennis

    Albums nowadays are composed of one or two hit singles, with a bunch of fillers. This is not the case with Marla's album. It is a rare thing to come across an album where every track is good. It is even more rare that something this good comes from an actress. I find Marla's music to be very uplifting; perfect for when driving down a long stretch of road with the windows or the top down. She has surprisingly impressive vocal, songwriting, and guitar playing abilities. If one had to compare her works to other female artists, Michelle Branch or Jewel might come to mind; so fans of them may find Marla's album enjoyable. I give Marla's freshman album my highest recommendation!!! Act now and maybe you'll get a signed copy. Great deal for $10.

  • author: Miki

    "Grateful" will be your ipod's new best friend.

  • Worth the wait.
    author: De

    I've been living with the MP3s you could pay for online for so long awaiting for Marla's CD release. I couldn't be happier that it's out and definitely I am not disappointed. "Marla Sokoloff is the next Stevie Nicks". it had to be said since she joked about it on her website. But seriously, I'm addicted to this CD.

  • Absolutely fantastic cd!
    author: Melissa

    This cd is so fantastic. Marla reminds me a lot of Stevie Nicks and Poe. Cutting edge lyrics and a unique sound, you can really feel the emotion in every track. I'm so impressed with the entire cd. Everyone should order it now. You won't be sorry.

  • love the lyrics and the sound
    author: Nicole

    Lyrics are truthful, alot can relate too. After listening to the cd i can put the actress/singer stereotype out of my mind. CD has proven she is talented in more than one area.

  • Great CD, very talented singer/songwriter. Great guitars!
    author: Sally

    GRATEFUL is an amazing CD. There is a song for every mood. The music and lyrics are beautifully written and match Marla's vocal range perfectly. The only downfall it has is it leaves me wanting more Marla!

  • Great Potential - Memorable Melodies, Great Lyrics
    author: Gary Wilkins

    A few songs on my first listen struck me as maybe open for a little more polish - but next time it hit me that this would really kill the cool, almost live sound of this album: you can see Marla on stage in your head. The songs are well crafted (Grateful, Save Me from Myself - great!) -the melodies hook you and move you along: you can be thinking - ah, slow tune - and suddenly find you're swept into the current of a driving chorus. Marla's lyrics come across as heartfelt - from the self-reflective: ....see behind the wall I built too well...- to the in your face style of: ...it'll kill you to say I won - I'm done. For me, money well spent - a great first full length CD and a promise of super things to come if Marla keeps her vocal delivery as distincly her own as her lyrics.

  • Marla Sokoloff's new album makes me 'Grateful' to have heard it.
    author: Tracy Whitelaw

    This debut album from the multi-talented Marla Sokoloff delivers what all her fans know she's already capable of; outstanding lyrics, excellent guitar playing and fantastic vocals. Standing out from the plethora of other rock chicks out there, Marla demonstrates an excellent comedic touch in her edgy lyrics as well as some truly heartwrenching moments. This CD has something for everyone and anyone who is a fan of girls with guitars such as Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and more, will no doubt adore the entire feel of this album. The songs are catchy and interesting, sure to have you singing along in no time. I urge you to buy this album and tell your friends about it. Marla Sokoloff is one to watch, she's going to be massive.

  • Just Awesome ! ! !
    author: Peter Solicito NY

    I Just recieved the CD today (2/23/06) I thought the Production work was great ... I studied Audio Production years ago... Her Voice is awesome. Keep up the good work it was well worth the wait... I wish you goodluck with the sales.... By the way you are so CUTE...

  • Simply Amazing!
    author: Jamileh Delcambre

    This is the best record of all time - Marla Sokoloff is the next Stevie Nicks - Grateful makes Abbey Road sound like Menudo!

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