There's something about the sound of John Wozniak's voice and the simplicity of the songs, it's almost as if they create this nice, comfotable setting, and you get to go hang out there with every listen. The first album had that same aura about it, but this one is much more interesting. "Secret Squirrel", "It's Saturday", great little groovy, sort of light-hearted numbers add that kick the debut was lacking. It's nothing revolutionary or experimental, it's just a great cd. Which, unfortunately, does in fact make it a rarity. don't pass this one up.


Superb! Amazing! Unbelievable!   November 22, 1999
ranndino (Chestnut Hill, MA USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

MP are amazing. Their first CD was awesome and "Shapeshifter" is at least as good, possibly better. This is the first time in my life that I got two CD's of the same band and absolutely love every song on both of them! I cannot stop listening to them. Pretty much the same reaction from most of the people I know. If you liked the first album don't walk - run to the store now and get "Shapeshifter"! I'm not gonna repeat what other reviewers have already said. MP is the best live band I've ever seen and if they're playing near you definitely check them out. They hit the notes perfectly every time and John really does have an awesome voice. Also, as one industry exec said, "they're the hardest working band I've ever been around". They really work on being good unlike many other bands and it really shows. In their records and in concert.


Pretty damn cool.   July 20, 2000
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Now I've been a fan since Sex & Candy. I was estatic to learn of Shapeshifter, and even more glad when I finally got to listen to it. Man was I happy. The songs definitely rule and carry the same mellow sound and wonderous lyrics that the first cd held. (Thank you John Wozniak! ) Now the music ISN'T the only great thing about this cd. The fact that it's enhanced REALLY makes it worth buying. It features 4 Marcy Playground videos: Saint Joe on the School Bus, Sherry Fraiser, of course Sex & Candy, and my favorite video, Coming Up From Behind. I had never heard that song before, and was glad it was on the cd. The video is excellent featuring clips from Cruel Intentions, the song was great also. Unfortunately, Coming Up From Behind is not on Shapeshifter. Now I have to buy the Cruel Intentions soundtrack. In conclusion, I reccomend this cd for those who own Marcy Playgorund's first cd but not this one and those who have seend cruel intentions and liked the song Coming Up From Behind.


Good All The Way Through   April 5, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

You probably know Marcy Playground as the band that sings "Sex & Candy". Well they aren't a one hit wonder. Their simple melodic music can create moods between moods. If you can't decipher the lyrics you can still soak in the warm guitar strums and versatile tempos. Marcy Playground themselves may not even know how good they are. Less is MORE and you will get MORE for your money when you buy this CD. After you listen to it all the way through a few times you buy the self titled first CD and cross your fingers for the next one.