2007-09-20
Sigh…well, you see, I do really like Christine Lavin. But, this is her 18th release, and it just seems like I’ve heard all of these before. Her writing is witty, the old acoustic guitar plunks and plinks with verve and glee, and the songs are all very topical. And when she sings “Tom Cruise Scares Me”, well, c’mon, who could disagree with that? As usual, a sprinkle of Ms. Lavin will fit into almost any set and provide a little kick. Like I noted above, however, all of these just sounded far too familiar. Kindly Old Mr. TilapiaLyal Strickland
Balanced on Barbed Wire
Various Artists
My Blueberry Nights Soundtrack
JUSTIN CURRIE
Lower Reaches
BERNIE JELLEMA
Lions & Clowns
BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES
Where The Heather Don't Grow
BEN HARPER
Lifeline
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