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[Dennie]

Soft Talk -- CD

Shelby Lynne

1991 Epic Records

This is the kind of CD the trained ear cannot get enough of, April 24, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Soft Talk (Audio CD)

It will forever remain a mystery to me why this talented young lady is not signed to a label at this time. I have never been moved by a performer quite as much as I am with this Diva. She has such a warmth to her voice, such control and such a wonderful range. I have listened to this CD a hundred times at least and I never tire of it. If someone out there is reading this that can put this classy young lady back on the road to stardom I wish you would take the chance. She is absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

"Don't Cross Your Heart" (Tony Haselden, Tim Mensy) — 2:55
"I've Learned to Live" (Dean Dillon, Frank Dycus) — 3:52
"Alive and Well" (Michael Garvin, Bucky Jones) — 3:21
"A Lighter Shade of Blue" (Max D. Barnes, Skip Ewing, Troy Seals) — 3:47
"It Must Be You" (Hugh Prestwood) — 3:07
"You Can't Break a Broken Heart" (Chuck Jones, Chris Waters) — 3:14
"Soft Talk" (Seals, Eddie Setser) — 3:39
"The Very First Lasting Love" (Paul Hollowell, Les Taylor, Lonnie Wilson) — 3:34
"Stop Me" (Jim Lauderdale, John Leventhal) — 3:43
"It Might Be Me" (Jones, J. D. Martin) — 4:22

 

[Dennie]

Shelby's Sister...... LIVE!!! :music-rockout:

Show -- CD + DVD

Allison Moorer

2003 Universal Music

Unbelievable!, August 24, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Show (CD & DVD) (Audio CD)

Allison Moorer's voice has the feel of the warm honey and whiskey that my mother used to give me for a sore throat when I was a kid. It has strength and kick, while also maintaining a soothing, sweet quality. This live CD shows off that amazing voice, as well as those of some special guests. My favorite collaborations are Going Down, Is Heaven Good Enough for You and Bring Me All Your Lovin' with Moorer's sister Shelby Lynne (whose voice is equally strong if not quite as deep). Moorer also debuts the kick-bum new song I'll Break Before I Bend - her take on the recording industry and the compromises that you have to make to get your music played on the radio. She also includes an excellent rendition of Neil Young's Don't Cry No Tears. Throw in a bonus DVD of the concert, and Show is well worth the price of admission.

1. Day You Said Goodbye
2. Don't Cry No Tears
3. Alabama Song
4. A Soft Place To Fall
5. Yessirree
6. I'll Break Before I Bend
7. Let Go
8. Steal The Sun
9. Bring Me All Your Lovin'
10. Is Heaven Good Enough For You
11. Going Down
12. Send Down An Angel
13. Dying Breed
14. No Next Time
15. Bully Jones

 

[Dennie]

High Lonesome Sound -- HDCD

Vince Gill

1996 MCA Records

about a good as it can get, July 5, 2001
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)


This review is from: Vince Gill: High Lonesome Sound (Audio CD)
After seeing Vince Gill's extraordinary performance on the televised tribute to Brian Wilson, I was in the mood to hear some of my "Vince" collection...and this CD is probably my most often played. His beautiful voice, amazing guitar technique, and a songwriting talent that's a blessing to the world, all come together in this superb recording to perfection.

The title track is wonderful, and shows Vince's traditional bluegrass roots, as does "Given More Time", a touching love song for these hurried times we live in. "Worlds Apart" is a wrenching tale of a love gone cold, and another favorite is "Down to New Orleans", which always gets my feet wanting to dance. The finish, with the 2nd version of "High Lonesome Sound" featuring Alison Krauss and Union Station is amazing...though this is a sad song, it lifts my spirit with its artistry.

With flawless musicianship, melodies, and great writing, this isn't just one of the best Country albums ever made, it's one of the best in any genre. The packaging is tasteful and lovely, with legible lyrics and info, and it sets the mood for this very special CD.

"One Dance with You" (Vince Gill, Reed Nielsen) - 3:01
"High Lonesome Sound" (Gill) - 3:26
"Pretty Little Adriana" (Gill) - 3:47
"A Little More Love" (Gill) - 3:09
"Down to New Orleans" (Gill, Pete Wasner) - 4:18
"Tell Me Lover" (Gill) - 4:03
"Given More Time" (Gill, Don Schlitz) - 3:58
"You and You Alone" (Gill) - 3:27
"Worlds Apart" (Bob DiPiero, Gill) - 5:43
"Jenny Dreamed of Trains" (Guy Clark, Gill) - 5:20
"High Lonesome Sound" (Gill) - 3:06
featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station

 

[Dennie]

Stones In The Road -- CD

Mary Chapin Carpenter

1994 Columbia Records

Amazon.com essential recording

The 1994 sequel to her mainstream country breakthrough on Come on Come On further underscores Mary Chapin Carpenter's true identity, more Ivy League folk rocker than new country cowgirl. Her coolly delivered, deeply felt songs include meditations on family, community, and social injustice without rant or cant, never more so than on the gently incisive midlife reflections of the title song, which filters historic milestones and childhood lessons through its delicate verses. Elsewhere, she sketches a heart-breaking, restrained speculation on the inner life of a blind, deaf mystery man ("John Doe No. 24") with the economy and detail of good short story. The set's many love songs are no less intelligent, emotionally authentic, or moving. Chapin Carpenter's elegant yet earthy alto is beautifully framed in the settings, coproduced with longtime collaborator John Jennings, that balance jangling guitars, rippling piano, occasional fiddle and crisp rhythm sections closer to the best of L.A. country rock than what normally emanates from Nashville. --Sam Sutherland

1. "Why Walk When You Can Fly?" 3:31
2. "House of Cards" 3:45
3. "Stones in the Road" 4:31
4. "A Keeper for Every Flame" 3:46
5. "Tender When I Want to Be" 2:54
6. "Shut Up and Kiss Me" 3:40
7. "The Last Word" 3:25
8. "The End of My Pirate Days" 5:02
9. "John Doe No. 24" 5:44
10. "Jubilee" 4:36
11. "Outside Looking In" 4:42
12. "Where Time Stands Still" 3:40
13. "This Is Love" 6:19

Total length: 55:35

 

[Dennie]

My last one for the evening....

Love's Been Rough On Me -- CD

Etta James

1997 RCA Records

THE ONE AND ONLY ETTA JAMES, August 28, 2005
By R. Rodriguez "Mayan Traveler" (Maui Hawaii) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Love's Been Rough on Me (Audio CD)

Etta James takes on a country feel on this release but being that it IS Etta James one would think that there were no other country singers ever. From the opening tract "The Rock" you feel the pain in this womans soul. when she sings " Now you say I`m only holding you down like some ole rock you been draggin around " You know that she has felt it and she makes you feel it too.The following song " Cry like A Rainy Day " Has Etta`s voice soaring to its highest high and down to its lowest lows never clearer, stronger, and just as powerful as ever this lady can SANG. The Title Track will bring you to tears she sings " Have Mercy Baby Loves Been Rough On Me " her voice and style take you down a path of broken dreams and hearts as only Etta can do.Her rendition of "If I Had Any Pride At all" and I`ve Been Lovin You" Will have you running for a tissue. And then as if to rescue your broken heart Etta sings " I Can Give You Everything " to bring you back from that edge. To round the offering out the closing tract was written by Etta herself with her son Donto and Josh Sklair." Done In The Dark" is catchy, sassy,in your face, I know your doing me wrong kinda song,a fitting end to these sessions.
As with all of her recordings the backing musicians are a tight and well oiled unit one wonders if playing with the best brings out the best I`m not sure but it sure sounds that way. This CD belongs in everyone ones collection
I was lucky enough to of seen this Lady twice this summer she can still belt em out and stir your soul, she is after all THE ONE AND ONLY ETTA JAMES

Track listing

1. Rock, The
2. Cry Like a Rainy Day
3. Love's Been Rough on Me
4. Love It or Leave It Alone
5. Don't Touch Me
6. Hold Me (Just a Little Longer Tonight)
7. If I Had Any Pride Left at All
8. I Can Give You Everything
9. I've Been Loving You Too Long
10. Done in the Dark

 

[mzpro5]

Amoroso & Brasil - a two album CD by Brazilian jazz/bossa nova guitarist and vocalist Joao Gilberto

Very nice mellow music for a very nice sunny morning.

 

[Dennie]

Blue Gardenia -- CD

Etta James

2001 RCA Records

Etta and Cedar Walton: the perfect marriage, August 22, 2001
By Wally Black "wally1969" (Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Blue Gardenia (Audio CD)

Once again Etta works with the great Cedar Walton. Once again a great record. These collection is the perfect saga for "Mistery Lady" and "Time after Time". Etta's voice is in top form. The album has a surprise: Etta's mom sings "Blue Gardenia". My favorite tracks are "These foolish things", "Cry me a river" and "My man". Etta James is a soulful singer and a great artist. I love her!!!

"This Bitter Earth" (Clyde Otis) – 4:20
"He's Funny That Way" (Neil Moret, Richard A. Whiting) – 6:00
"In My Solitude" (Eddie DeLange, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:16
"There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) – 5:18
"Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (Joe Greene) – 5:18
"Love Letters" (Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 3:59
"These Foolish Things" (Harry Link, Holt Marvell, Jack Strachey) – 5:14
"Come Rain or Come Shine" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 5:39
"Don't Worry 'bout Me" (Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler) – 5:52
"Cry Me a River" (Arthur Hamilton) – 5:02
"Don't Blame Me" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 5:01
"My Man" (Channing Pollack, Yvain-Albert, Maurice Yvain) – 5:09
"Blue Gardenia" (Lester Lee, Bob Russell) – 5:07

 

[Dennie]

Amoroso & Brasil - a two album CD by Brazilian jazz/bossa nova guitarist and vocalist Joao Gilberto

Very nice mellow music for a very nice sunny morning.

Great Choice Mz, I truly enjoy Joao's music! :handgestures-thumbup:


Dennie

 

[topper]

 

[Dennie]

Interesting, yet Gross at the same time! :confusion-scratchheadyellow:




Dennie :laughing-rolling:

 

[topper]

Ref. 'Stripped' by the Rolling Stones . . . .

"Digitally remastered reissue of The Rolling Stones 1995 acoustic live album."

actually a pretty enjoyable disc with a good selection of songs . . . .

1. Street Fighting Man
2. Like A Rolling Stone
3. Not Fade Away
4. Shine A Light
5. The Spider And The Fly
6. I'm Free
7. Wild Horses
8. Let It Bleed
9. Dead Flowers
10. Slipping Away
11. Angie
12. Love In Vain
13. Sweet Virginia
14. Little Baby

, , , . :happy-smileygiantred:

 

[Dennie]

Ref. 'Stripped' by the Rolling Stones . . . .

"Digitally remastered reissue of The Rolling Stones 1995 acoustic live album."

actually a pretty enjoyable disc with a good selection of songs . . . .

1. Street Fighting Man
2. Like A Rolling Stone
3. Not Fade Away
4. Shine A Light
5. The Spider And The Fly
6. I'm Free
7. Wild Horses
8. Let It Bleed
9. Dead Flowers
10. Slipping Away
11. Angie
12. Love In Vain
13. Sweet Virginia
14. Little Baby

, , , . :happy-smileygiantred:

Well, as long as they keep their clothes on!! bscene-drinkingcheers:


Dennnie :handgestures-thumbup:

 

[Dennie]

Sinatra At The Sands - In Concert -- CD

Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and His Orchestra

1966/1998 Reprise Records

Amazon.com

Pop this on, close your eyes, and you'll be instantly transported back to the Vegas of 1966. The Sands Hotel was still the "class joint" where Sinatra and his Rat Pack buddies partied, held court, and occasionally even performed. This priceless document (Sinatra's first official live album) captures the Chairman of the Board in performance mode, ably supported by conductor-arranger Quincy Jones and Count Basie and his Orchestra. The set list comprises 16 Sinatra classics--including "Come Fly with Me," "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)," "It Was a Very Good Year," and "Angel Eyes"--along with two Basie instrumentals and some seriously un-P.C. stage banter. Essential. --Dan Epstein

"Come Fly with Me" (Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 3:45
"I've Got a Crush on You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 2:42
"I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter) – 3:43
"The Shadow of Your Smile" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) – 2:31
"Street of Dreams" (Victor Young, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:16
"One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 4:40
"Fly Me to the Moon" (Bart Howard) – 2:50
"One O'Clock Jump" (Instrumental) (Count Basie) – 0:53
"The Tea Break" (Sinatra Monologue) – 11:48
"You Make Me Feel So Young" (Mack Gordon, Josef Myrow) – 3:21
"All of Me" (Instrumental) (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons) – 2:56
"The September of My Years" (Cahn, Van Heusen) – 2:57
"Luck Be a Lady" (Frank Loesser) – 4:40 (This bonus track was only available on the remastered 1998 CD and 2003 DVD-Audio releases. It was not part of any other edition, including the original LP as well as the current [2010] in-print CD)
"Get Me to the Church on Time" (Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner) – 2:22
"It Was a Very Good Year" (Ervin Drake) – 4:01
"Don't Worry 'Bout Me" (Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler) – 3:18
"Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 4:24
"Where or When" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 2:46
"Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) – 3:26
"My Kind of Town" (Cahn, Van Heusen) – 3:04
"A Few Last Words" (Sinatra Monologue) – 2:30
"My Kind of Town" (Reprise) – 1:00


Frank Sinatra - vocals
Count Basie - piano
Bill Miller - piano

The Count Basie Orchestra

Quincy Jones - arranger, conductor
Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpets
Al Aarons
Sonny Cohn
Wallace Davenport
Phil Guilbeau
Al Grey - trombones
Henderson Chambers
Grover Mitchell
Bill Hughes
Marshal Royal - alto saxophone
Bobby Plater
Eric Dixon - tenor saxophone
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
Charlie Fowlkes - baritone saxophone
Freddie Green - guitar
Norman Keenan - double bass
Sonny Payne - drums

 

[Dennie]

Ray Sings, Basie Swings -- CD

Ray Charles + The Count Basie Orchestra

2006 Concord Records

The "Ray Charles & Count Basie Tapes". A must listen !, January 6, 2007
By MUSiCOLOGY - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ray Sings, Basie Swings (Audio CD)

Undiscovered genius until now!
From the Fantasy master tape vaults a rare treasure was unearthed. Vintage, never-before-released, absolutely stunning Ray Charles performances; 'Genius' in his prime, singing a bevy of timeless Charles classics including 'Let the Good Times Roll,' 'I Can't Stop Loving You,' and 'Georgia on My Mind.'
The only problem was that-while the power and nuance of Ray's vocals were recorded perfectly clearly-the accompanying big band parts on this 2-track stereo tape were, conversely, quite poorly-recorded and barely audible.
But Ray Charles vocal performances this good just had to be released and heard somehow.
Fortunately, with the benefit of modern recording technology and one of the most swinging big bands on the planet-today's Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Bill Hughes-these rousing big band arrangements were recreated and re-recorded in sync with Ray's incredible vocal performances, with excellent results.

"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" (Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers) – 4:35
"Let the Good Times Roll" (Moore, Theard) – 2:57
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:19
"Every Saturday Night" (Hogan, West) – 4:05
"Busted" (Harlan Howard) – 2:35
"Crying Time" (Buck Owens) – 3:53
"I Can't Stop Loving You" (Don Gibson) – 4:02
"Come Live with Me" (Bryant, Bryant) – 4:10
"Feel So Bad" (Johnson, Temple) – 4:10
"The Long and Winding Road" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 4:04
"Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma" (Melanie Safka) – 2:51
"Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 4:40

 

[Dennie]

The Very Best of Judy Collins -- CD

Judy Collins

2001 Elektra Records

Performers are known because of different qualities, like the ability to craft songs or sing with emotion. With folksingers like Judy Collins, there was never any question. In the '60s, her voice could always be counted on to amaze and astonish listeners. Collins also had the good taste to choose good songs by great writers like Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Joni Mitchell. The only weak spot in this otherwise rosy scenario centered on occasional lapses in judgment when it came to arrangements. Early material like "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and "Suzanne" features little more than guitar and bass backup. These cuts still sound honest and fresh. Because Collins' vocals were so commanding, though, it was also easy to add busier arrangements to good effect. One of the best cuts on this album is Ian Tyson's "Someday Soon," featuring Buddy Emmons on pedal steel and James Burton on guitar. The band lays down a perfect country & western cushion for her emotive vocal and the results sound as lovely today as they did 30 years ago. For every song that she nails perfectly, however, there is another one that goes just as badly astray. The sluggish "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," complete with flute, sounds like a bizarre companion piece to "Suzanne." The harpsichord, rock drums, and orchestra of "Both Sides Now" seems a bit overblown -- though it certainly made a big splash on the radio at the time. Many of these songs misfire due to the odd mixtures of styles, attempting to marry folk and country to pop, and add out-of-place instruments. Oddly, the pop arrangement of "Send in the Clowns" works surprisingly well because it doesn't try to mix styles. The Very Best of Judy Collins is a good overview of Collins' journey from folksinger to singer/songwriter to pop diva. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

Track listing

1. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)
2. So Early, Early in the Spring
3. Suzanne
4. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
5. Both Sides Now
6. Since You've Asked
7. Albatross
8. My Feather
9. Someday Soon
10. Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
11. Chelsea Morning - (single version)
12. Farwell to Tarwathie
13. Song for Judith (Open the Door)
14. Cook With Honey
15. Send in the Clowns
16. Amazing Grace

 

[Dennie]

Death of a Ladies Man -- CD

Leonard Cohen

1977/1990 Columbia Records

Leonard Cohen's Death of a Ladies Man, June 25, 2010
By Mary Cahill "the researcher" (Dolton, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Death of a Ladies Man (Audio CD)

Music is such an individual preference that it's the one place where reviews are most difficult. I bought this album because it mentioned Frankie Laine - now how many of you are going to do that?

This album doesn't contain any of Mr. Cohen's more popular numbers, and it's a bit somber, even depressing, and very artsy. While it may be a "must" if you have a Leonard Cohen collection going, it's not likely to be an album you play that often, unless you're the artistic type and need to "suffer" for your craft - then, this is a winner, for sure!

For the couch potato who hasn't the zeal to explore the many places Mr. Cohen has gone, this might be an eye-opener into another reality. And, for those of us who lack the raw nerve to expose our inner-most self with the casualness that Mr. Cohen does...well, again, it's an education waiting to be had. As usual, there's a certain blunt, painful and revealing quality to the work - what else? It is, after all written and performed by a truly great Master; a living Icon to many.

While I wouldn't recommend this as the first "get acquainted with Leonard Cohen" album, sooner or later, if you're a true fan, it's likely to find itself inside your collection.

All songs written by Leonard Cohen and Phil Spector.

Side one

"True Love Leaves No Traces" – 4:26
"Iodine" – 5:03
"Paper Thin Hotel" – 5:42
"Memories" – 5:59 (Outro includes a quotation from The Shields' 1958 single "You Cheated, You Lied" and a reference to classic-era pop singer Frankie Laine.)

Side two

"I Left a Woman Waiting" – 3:28
"Don't Go Home with Your Hard-On" – 5:36
"Fingerprints" – 2:58
"Death of a Ladies' Man" – 9:19

 

[nats]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8ix8liCM4[/youtube]

 

[Dennie]

Abandoned Luncheonette -- CD

Daryl Hall & John Oates

1973 Atlantic Records

Best early Hall & Oates, September 11, 2000
By David Hugaert (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Abandoned Luncheonette (Audio CD)

"Abandoned Luncheonette" features the kind of music at which Daryl & John are most adept-Philly Soul. All the songs here are excellent, with the cream of the crop being "When The Morning Comes", "Las Vegas Turnaround", "I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)", the title track, "Lady Rain" and "Laughing Boy". "Everytime I Look At You" is the most soulful track on this CD, which has a "hillbilly" banjo and violin-laden instrumental at the end. This is probably as close to country that H & O ever got! This has to be the best CD in their entire catalog. Oh, and "Abandoned Luncheonette" also contains their first hit single, "She's Gone", which appeared on the Billboard charts on two separate occasions. If you are a fan of soul and/or pop music, you can't go wrong here. Please buy this CD!

"When The Morning Comes" (Daryl Hall) – 3:12
"Had I Known You Better Then" (John Oates) – 3:22
"Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)" (Oates) – 2:57
"She's Gone" (Hall, Oates) – 5:15
"I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)" (Oates) – 3:20
"Abandoned Luncheonette" (Hall) – 3:55
"Lady Rain" (Hall, Oates) – 4:26
"Laughing Boy" (Hall) – 3:20
"Everytime I Look At You" (Hall) – 7:04

 

[Dennie]

Leann's new album...... :handgestures-thumbup:

Lady & Gentlemen -- CD

Leann Rimes

Sept. 27th, 2011 Curb Records

Her best album in years, September 27, 2011
By Patrick (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Lady & Gentlemen (Audio CD)

I think this is a really great album. If you like COUNTRY, not country-pop, not country-rock, this album is for you. It's very classic country. The songs are relatively short and tell simple stories. LeAnn's voice shines on this album like it hasn't before. I really think her voice has matured and is in it's prime right now. She's always had a strong voice but I think it's at its best right now.

The standout songs for me are "16 Tons" "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "I Can't Be Myself." But the song I keep going back to is "Help Me Make It Through The Night." That is a BEAUTIFUL song and LeAnn sings it with so much emotion.

1. "Swingin'" John Anderson, Lionel Delmore 3:02
2. "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" Wayne Duncan, Freddy Fender, Huey P. Meaux 4:06
3. "The Only Mama That'll Walk The Line" Jimmy Bryant 2:39
4. "I Can't Be Myself" Merle Haggard 3:12
5. "16 Tons" George S. Davis 2:42
6. "Help Me Make It Through the Night" Kris Kristofferson 3:01
7. "Rose Colored Glasses" John Conlee, George Baber 3:06
8. "A Good Hearted Woman" Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson 3:40
9. "When I Call Your Name" Vince Gill, Tim DuBois 3:41
10. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman 3:51
11. "Blue" (with Time Jumpers) Bill Mack 2:34
12. "The Bottle Let Me Down" Merle Haggard 3:49

Bonus Tracks
No. Title Writer(s) Length
13. "Crazy Women" Brandy Clark, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shane McAnally 3:25
14. "Give" Connie Harrington, Sonya Isaacs, Jimmy Yeary 4:31

 

[Dennie]

Another Country -- CD

Tift Merritt

2008 Fantasy Records

Just discovered Tift, February 27, 2008
By Knopfler720 (Quincy, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Another Country (Audio CD)

Listening to Boston's folk radio station (WUMB) is the place where I can hear the gamut of new and old musicians. I must say I was pleasantly surprised after hearing 'Something to Me.' So surprised that I bought this new cd yesterday, the day of it's release. I definitely recommend this cd/artist to anyone who enjoys Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith or Patty Griffin. The melodies are great and the lyrics are poetic and accessible. I'm very happy to have found a new artist to follow. Now all I need to do is listen to her whole catalog.

Thanks Tift! Hope to see you live when you come to the Northeast.

All songs written by Tift Merritt.

"Something to Me" - 4:11
"Broken" - 3:45
"Another Country" - 4:44 (soundtrack in New in Town, 2009 film)
"Hopes Too High" - 3:34
"Morning Is My Destination" - 3:19
"Keep You Happy" - 5:08
"I Know What I'm Looking for Now" - 3:59
"Tell Me Something True" - 3:01
"My Heart Is Free" - 3:32
"Tender Branch" - 3:34
"Mille Tendresses" - 3:10